Here’s the truth, curtain bangs can look good on anyone, it just depends on how they’re styled. These timeless bangs made a major comeback in 2021 when it seemed like everyone was trying to follow DIY bang tutorials at home, but they have been gracing salons since as early as the 1960s. The biggest reason curtain bangs have stood the test of time—versatility. The best thing about getting curtain bangs is they can be styled for pretty much any length, texture, and face shape. Making it so there is a curtain bang for literally everyone. Ahead, we’ve rounded up 27 different curtain bang cuts and ..read more

Moving in with your significant other comes with all sorts of challenges. You have to find a space that meets both of your needs, work out logistical stuff like how to split living expenses, and just generally figure out how to co-exist in one space without annoying the crap out of each other. And then, once you’re unpacked and settled in, you also have to somehow merge your decorating styles to create a space that feels like home for both of you. As nearly anyone who has moved in with a partner will tell you, that’s easier said than done. In fact, the difficulties of decorating with a partner ..read more

Most of the free time I had as an adolescent was spent in a church. Whether I was volunteering for the children’s programs, leading the worship band, or participating in a Bible study, my younger years probably looked quite different than those of most people. Growing up in a deeply Christian family meant that my summers were devoted to church camps, and my weekends were taken up by worship services and youth group meetings. It also meant that, as a teenage girl, my body and femininity were often used against me. It was no secret that I was a Christian, especially at school and in my extracurr ..read more

No matter where you are in the world, an inspiration that we all look up to is the iconic French Girl. Her style is discreet yet tasteful, her hair effortless, and her nails subtle yet polished. No matter the time or place, the French girl represents an elegance that is so influential in all aspects of the beauty and fashion world. These timeless styles are what brings us back to her every time.  Whenever I am looking for nail inspo, I look for classic yet cute designs, and French Girl nails embody just that. From neutrals to French manicures, the idea is to keep things timeless and fun ..read more

When you’re craving an escape from everyday life, it’s not always feasible to drop a whole paycheck’s worth of cash on a plane ticket and ditch your day-to-day responsibilities for a weeklong vacation. Sometimes, all you need is a quick weekend getaway to scratch that travel itch and head into the next week feeling refreshed and re-energized. And if you live on the East Coast, there are tons of exciting travel destinations to choose from beyond major hot spots like New York City and Washington, D.C. I’m here to share with you some of my favorite off-the-beaten-path cities that are fully worth ..read more

There are some people whose decorating style perfectly encapsulates their personality. You could walk into their home blindfolded, open your eyes, and immediately know who the space belonged to. That is exactly how I’d describe the colorful downtown Chicago apartment of our very own fashion editor, Madeline Galassi. If you’ve met Maddie in person, you know she has an infectious personality and a playful sense of style that turns heads in any room, and her decorating style matches this energy to a T. From the cheeky gallery wall above her sofa to the purse wall in her closet, it’s just the kind ..read more

I protected my peace a little too much. Two years ago, I would have described myself (using therapy-speak) as someone who had extremely healthy relationships. I had friends, but I didn’t rely on them for emotional validation. I had a boyfriend who I liked spending time with. I called each member of my family once a week to catch up, and that seemed like enough, so I could spend more time repairing “traumatic cycles.” I wasn’t afraid to cut “toxic” people off if I felt like they were getting in my way. From a therapy-speak standpoint, I was doing everything right in my relationships—but deep do ..read more

Every time I come across an interview with Shay Mitchell, I brace myself for it: The topic the star—who, for the record, has built a wildly successful career as an actress, entrepreneur, and social media personality—will inevitably find herself addressing. And sure enough, when I saw a clip of her recent appearance on The TODAY Show, the topic did, in fact, come up again. The topic in question, of course, is marriage. Mitchell has been with her partner, Matte Babel, for years and the couple shares two daughters. They’ve remained unmarried—which comes as a real shock to people. And lo ..read more

Water has often been hailed as the ultimate beauty elixir. The idea is simple: drink more water, and you’ll reap the benefits of improved hydration, fewer blemishes, and a more supple, glowing complexion. What’s more, it helps flush out toxins, get nutrients to skin cells, and keep skin plump and elastic (read: less wrinkles!). Plus, when you drink plenty of water, your body can do all of these functions better, which can lead to clearer, healthier skin. But, the idea of drinking a gallon of water a day—a big increase from most people’s usual water intake—makes some wonder if it’s actually eff ..read more

Say what you want about love stories, but there’s nothing more heartwarming than witnessing friends finally realize that they’re destined to be together and all that time spent seeing other people was a waste because their person was right in front of them all along. The friends-to-lovers trope is a tale as old as time—one that’s serving as a major storyline for season 3 of Bridgerton. The transformation between Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton is an inspiration for all of us hopeless romantics out there and has all of us debating whether friendship is the best relationship foundati ..read more