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Buzz Feed
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
39 Budget-Friendly Home Decor That Looks Expensive
Prismatic window film, because once in a while everything actually CAN be filled with magic and rainbows! This film will also provide you with some privacy while adding color into the room when the sun hits *just* right. A trendy knotted throw pillow you can hug close to your chest while watching the drama unfold during the latest season of Big Brother (when it's not being used as fancy decor, of course). A set of faux coffee-table books inspired by the fancy-schmancy Assouline travel series, except they're *a lot* more practical! They open with a magnetic lid to become secret storage compartments so that you can hide your stash of chocolate treats from your partner. A gold arched bookcase you'll look at with the same expression Belle had the moment she first laid her eyes on Beast's library. And, I mean, who would blame you? It's gorgeous, has various tiers to display all your favorite odds 'n' ends, and will truly take your home decor to the next level. An ornate, arched mirror with gorgeous details that'll bring some serious elegance into your bedroom and set you up to make a cheeky joke like "if it's not baroque, don't fix it" if your partner ever suggests getting a new one. A pair of satin pillowcases that'll reduce friction between your hair/skin and your pillow (which will reduce frizz and breakouts and keep you looking in tip-top shape). Not to mention, they'll look super glamorous on top of your bed. A luxurious faux-fur rug worthy of a spot in a grand old castle that has been carefully preserved since the 1800s. Or, ya know, next to your bed so your tootsies will be nice and warm when you finally convince yourself to get up and start your day. A statement checkered cutting board with a high-end feel to it without the cost. Hosting book club? Break this baby out and craft the most chic charcuterie board anyone has ever seen — so beautiful it might rival the too-hot-to-handle main character in the novel you're supposed to be discussing. A set of amber glass soap dispensers with Aesop vibes you can use to fool anyone lucky enough to use your guest bathroom — fill 'em with your favorite scent for a fraction of the cost but without skimping on style. A handmade moon phase garland you'll want to promptly hang above your bed — it'll make your cozy little room feel like one of those highly rated boutique hotels where your fave influencers seem to spend all of their time. A soft muslin throw blanket that'll look lovely folded atop your bed but you'll equally appreciate for how soft and cozy you'll feel while wrapped up in it on a rainy day. A plush blanket reviewers swear is *just like* Barefoot Dreams but without the extra dollar signs on the price tag. It'll look oh-so-luxurious draped across your couch and you'll feel as if you're lounging inside a cloud when you wrap yourself up in it. A roll of peel-and-stick wallpaper you can count on to revamp your room into an entirely new space — it'll literally feel like your walls are singing the Taylor Swift lyrics "I once was poison ivy but now I'm your daisy." A roll of geometric peel-and-stick wallpaper that'll give your walls the modern upgrade they deserve — anyone who sets foot in your home will think "WOW!" and be blown away by your chic Wes Anderson–aesthetic. You can also use it to revamp bookshelves, drawers, cabinets, and more! The Accidentally Wes Anderson coffee table book, which will tie together the entire vibe you've curated and give your visitors something colorful and fun to flip through. A mixed set of flower-shaped coupe glasses featuring eye-catching colors and a vintage feel to 'em that you might not even want to hand drinks out in them when guests are over in fear of one being dropped — but good news, at this price point, you *ABSOLUTELY* can (and should). And/or an elegant set of square wineglasses you'll want to raise a toast to because they're just that lovely. They have a shocking resemblance to the ones you've likely been eyeing from Crate & Barrel but haven't wanted to commit to. These will certainly do the trick and garner you tons of compliments the next time you host a girls' night. And vintage-inspired glass mugs to help you display your freshly crafted drinks with care — your coffee will look so beautiful in them you might never want to go out and buy one again. 😉 A cross-hatch tissue holder no one really needs but, like, maybe we actually do... just look at it! The design will bring an elevated look to the tissue box you keep on hand in your living room, where you watch all your sad movies and read your sappy romance novels. A glass mushroom lamp because scattered lighting/creating a mood is very much having a moment right now. Don't break the bank on one Urban Outfitters and West Elm when you might just change your mind about it when trends shift again! This one is lovely, unique, and comes in a bunch of colors that'll go with your space. Or! A cutesy little table lamp you'll adore whether you prefer to-may-toh or toe-mah-toe. However you phrase it, this Urban Outfitters look-a-like will let you live out a *~tomato girl summer~* all year. A set of velvet pillow covers you'll love for the way they'll feel oh-so-soft on your skin when you face plant directly into your pile of pillows at the end of a long day. They're also super easy to swap out when you inevitably get the itch to redecorate your room (again). A small lamp with the ability to rotate 180 degrees — it'll quickly become the *~light of your life~*. It has 16 color settings to choose from so you'll always be able to match your lighting to your mood and it has a remote control so you can mix it up without getting out of bed. A curtain of twinkle lights that'll make you feel like you're sleeping inside a magical fairyland. Who wouldn't want that? An oh-so-cute plush bath mat you'll enjoy sinking your freshly cleaned tootsies into each time you step out of the shower. A duvet set complete with a buttery soft cover and two shams that'll make you want to lounge in bed for days (if only). Whatever color you choose will look (and feel!) divine and will help transform your room into one out of a fancy resort. An upholstered headboard that'll double as an accent wall and remind you of the fabulous hotel rooms you keep seeing on your favorite travel Instagram account. A chic glass candle in a stunning jar that'll look gorgeous no matter where you decide to place it in your home — and it has a wooden wick to make any room of your house feel like there's a snuggly crackling fireplace in it. A twist-bottom flower vase to help extend the life of the supermarket flowers your happily bought for yourself. (Because we're all living our best Miley Cyrus life these days, right???) Thanks to its clever design, you can drain the water through the bottom of the vase and trim the stems, hassle-free. Or, abandon real flowers entirely and snag a Lego flower bouquet you'll enjoy assembling and appreciate much more than a vase filled with living florals that will, sadly, die in a few days. Place it in its fully built glory on your dresser for all to admire. A faux monstera plant that'll make it appear like you 1. have impeccable decorating skills and 2. you know how to take care of plants. Even if neither of these things are true, no one visiting your home has to know. Let them go on thinking you're a natural interior designer/gardener. Ribbed tapered candles made from soy and beeswax — because you and I both know you keep staring at your dining room table wondering *what* is missing. It's these candles!!! A nonslip Kawaii desk pad with a too-cute design on it showcasing a lil' floral shop, bakery, and cafe you'll wish you could skip off to for a stroll. Flower-shaped drawer knobs for anyone looking to add some garden-like whimsy to their bathroom, bedroom, or kitchen — let spring time flourish in your home all the time, not just in April and May! A tiered plant stand to provide your plants with a stabilized home instead of scattering them all around your apartment — it'll also make it WAY easier to water 'em! A waterproof, stain-resistant faux marble granite adhesive that'll give your old desk an entirely new life or upgrade your ratty bathroom counters into ones you'd admire on Pinterest. A table lamp to bring some light *and* style to whichever room you place it in. It comes in a bunch of fun colors that'll go nicely with any home's vibe. Farmhouse semi-blackout curtains with delicate lil' flowers all over them you can count on to make your bedroom feel like an enchanted garden escape — what could be better??? A macramé swing for the corner of your room — just imagine how soothing it would be to curl up with a blanket and nap or read in there. Delightful. And a splurge-worthy piece of abstract wall art you'd expect to see hanging in a trendy new hotel — it'll look *incredible* in your home and serve as a talking point for anyone who is lucky enough to see it. 😉
Forbes
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Rome Travel Inspiration: Relaxing, Exciting And Gorgeous Ideas For You
. © Tonetti Francesco Viva Roma! Italy's capital is called the Eternal City, not only because its mesmerizing millennia-stretching past is still evident today at iconic landmarks such as the Colosseum, Forum, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and Vatican, but also because Rome continues to pulsate with ever-evolving contemporary culture, cuisine, creativity and charisma. This much-buzzed-about vacation destination is anticipated to draw 35 million tourists in 2025—up from 22.2 million in 2024, according to Italy's National Tourist Research Institute—driven by a major religious event, molto popolare music concerts and sports competitions. Its allure is lauded in Roma Eterna (Eternal Rome), a swanky and sizable (10-by-13-inch, 320-page, five-pound) coffee-table book, brand-new this month from luxury publisher Assouline. For armchair travelers, for those actively planning their first Roman holiday and for experienced globetrotters who have previously swooned under the municipality's spell, Roma Eterna delivers inspiration. 'Rome is a deeply sensual place,' says its author James Horncastle. 'It is hard not to succumb beauty.' . © 2025 Assouline Publishing Horncastle—an English writer and broadcaster with vast knowledge of Italy, who has been honored with the rank of Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy—weaves engaging words. As a correspondent for The New York Times , he covers European football, too. Thus, Horncastle brings a capacious sensibility to focusing the essence of Roma Eterna, steering readers to the commune's coveted charms, must-see sights and off-the-beaten-path escapes, both ancient and modern. 'To live in Rome is to constantly travel from one dimension to another,' explains Horncastle, who reveres Rome as 'magical, a place of wonder.' Supermodel and actress Claudia Schiffer at the foot of a reclining Roman statue, touching its marble toes. © Arthur Elgort/Roma Eterna is not a listicle guidebook. It is a sumptuous, eye-opening dive into Rome's distinctiveness with more than 200 evocative photographs and illustrations on heavy-stock paper. I sometimes fantasize about 'stepping' inside travel books, particularly those with extraordinary visuals. If you are like me, you are encouraged to daydream within Roma Eterna 's purview. Featured are family-run restaurants (such as Osteria da Secondo), chic hotels (such as five-star Hotel Hassler Roma), prime people-watching venues (such as Ciampini Roma in Piazza di San Lorenzo), panoramic perches (such as Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi, a peaceful retreat), breathtaking sunset-and-nightcap rendezvous (such as terraced 47 Circus Roof Garden) and gathering oases for artists, writers and celebrities (such as Antico Caffè della Pace near Piazza Navona). Imagine renting a snazzy convertible or cherry-red Vespa to zip among Rome's notable neighborhoods and up to its hills beyond the city. To stop for a morning biscotti and cappuccino: a shot of high-quality espresso, topped by velvety froth of steamed whole milk, perhaps dusted with chocolate powder. To sightsee impressive architecture, palazzos , monuments, obelisks and fountains. To admire chiseled marble galore. To fuel a wanderer's quest, assured that here, there, almost everywhere in Rome—on streets, piazzali , promenades; in parks, gardens, museums, galleries—statues, paintings, etchings and frescoes are encountered. Daily life intermingling amid artistry and m asterpieces. View of Saint Peter's Basilica from the Knights of Malta secret garden. © Susan Wright Cesare Cunaccia, Assouline's resident Italy expert, recommends his favorite haunts in the book's foreword. 'Rome stuns and invades you,' he opines. 'Just look up or peek through the telescope of a dark portico or inside a portal...[to see] carousels of domes, towers, attics and bell towers.' Among Cunaccia's stellar suggestions to savor: an aperitif at Salotto42 set in Piazza di Pietra between the Pantheon and Via del Corso; lunch at Nino in Via Borgognona, steps from Piazza di Spagna, an in-the-know spot since 1934, where 'you can see everyone, really everyone'; and late dinner at Ristorante Camponeschi in Piazza Farnese. Actress Anita Ekberg dances in Rome's Trevi Fountain for La Dolce Vita, an award-winning classic film directed by Federico Fellini. © Pierluigi/Riama-Pathe/Kobal/Shutterstock Horncastle zooms his lens on Italian directors (such as Federico Fellini and Roberto Rossellini), writing frankly about the 1937 origin and development of Rome's significant filmmaking biz. Its Cinecittà Studios—the largest movie studio in Europe; nicknamed 'Hollywood on the Tiber'—has been involved with more than 3,000 productions, boasting 47 Academy Award winners. Tours are available. American cinephiles will delight in his references to yesteryear mega-actors who headlined shows filmed in Italy: Audrey Hepburn, Ava Gardner, Cary Grant, Elizabeth Taylor, Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly and Gregory Peck. The ornate interior of Saint Peter's Basilica. © ArtHouse Studio:Pexels Vatican City celebrates its Jubilee 2025 (Holy Year) now through January 6, 2026. With enthusiasm for the new Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost in the U.S.A., Roman Catholics worldwide as well as travelers interested in religion and art will find expanded access to Vatican City. Horncastle shares insider accounts about church goings-on in recent history alongside photos of the Sistine Chapel (located in the Apostolic Palace, the Pope's official residence), Saint Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museum. While Milan often is the magnet for Italy's fashion glory, Rome is a strong sartorial champion on its own. Horncastle unfolds lively background info about preeminent fashion houses (such as Fendi) and designers (such as Valentino). Even if you are not a clothing aficionado, his narrative offers insight into this impactful industry. Rome: Where Eating and Drinking Equals Happiness The Pantheon and Piazza della Rotonda. © Susan Wright To understand Rome, it is best to feel it. Food is a key emotional connection. 'To queue outside Regoli Pasticceria in Via dello Statuto and order a maritozzo , a bun with a gaping smile full of cream, is to feel Roman,' muses Horncastle, who praises 'a slice of ricotta and visciole (sour cherry) cake from Boccione. The champagne ice cream at Giolitti, where parliamentarians take breaks.' Then comes the savory. 'Rome is a slice of oily pizza bianca from Forno Campo de' Fiori.... It is pizza with potato and rosemary at Ai Marmi on Viale di Trastevere, where the pizzaioli work on marble slabs,' he says. 'It is pulling open a suppli al telefono , a fried-rice ball filled with mozzarella, tomato and ragù , which gets its name from the cheese stringing out like the cord of a telephone. It is biting into a battered zucchini flower, which blossoms with ricotta and anchovy.... It is watching the old-timers play Roman card games like Scopa outside Bar San Calisto and ordering an aperitivo at the bar.' Rome has graced my horizon on a handful of visits over decades, sparking ample romance, dining extravaganzas and artistic exploration. A cherished personal memory of the exuberant Roman spirit, epitomized in Roma Eterna , crystalized for me many years ago, when my family and I dined at an outdoor restaurant on Rome's famous Piazza Navona. It was a very hot August afternoon. My young daughter peered at the cool bubbling of a nearby fountain and dashed toward its splashes, quickly dunking her long hair for a few seconds. Water streamed down her grinning face and dress. Observing her from their lunch table, several businessmen, dapperly attired in Armani and the like, stood up and cheered her, applauding and laughing: 'Brava! Brava!' I don't know the present-day rules regarding tourists' interactions with fountains, but in that lovely and unexpected moment, my heart swelled with a forever kind of travel passion. Benvenuto, Roma Eterna! For more travel articles by Laura Manske: New Season of Netflix Hit Show 'Somebody Feed Phil' Inspires Travel Joy and In Stanley Tucci's New Travel Show, 'Eating Well Is Inspiring'
New York Post
26-06-2025
- Business
- New York Post
‘Nepo-buyers' are America's new class of homeowners, thanks to parents
An American housing market 'crisis' has some first-time homebuyers turning to the bank of mom and dad to help them achieve the rite of passage. Enter 'nepo-buyers,' who can be described as adult children utilizing either gifted down payments, mortgage co-signs or entire homes and condos from their families. 'Rising home prices, higher interest rates, higher cost of insurance, higher maintenance, just everything being astronomically higher, it's definitely becoming a lot more challenging to become a first-time homebuyer if we don't have some extra help,' Douglas Elliman's Ruthie Assouline told Fox News Digital. 'But almost every buyer that we've worked with that was in that first-[time] homebuyer type of position had some form of parental involvement.' 4 'Nepo-buyers,' those utilizing gifted down payments, mortgage co-signs or entire homes and condos from their families, are entering the housing market. miami2you – Assouline and her real estate team have started noticing a wave of parents or family stepping in to help their children buy properties and have some kind of fighting chance to enter a competitive market. Typically, homebuyers use the 30% rule – or limiting mortgage expenses to no more than 30% of monthly income – to guide their property purchasing decisions. However, a new report from found that affordability in just three of America's 50 top metro areas is such that households that make the median income can scoop up a home that won't go above 30% of their yearly earnings. Additionally, the National Association of Realtors reported that the median age of a first-time homebuyer has now reached 38; and a 2023 Redfin report indicated that 38% of homebuyers under age 30 used either cash gifts or an inheritance for their down payment. 4 According to a 2023 Redfin report, 38% of homebuyers under age 30 used either cash gifts or an inheritance for their down payment. Mdv Edwards – Parent-driven purchases now play a notable role in keeping America's housing market active, especially at entry-level price points that have seen major slowdowns. 'We do work with a lot of empty nesters who have already been well-established in their career and their financial status,' Assouline noted. 'And more often than not, part of the conversation becomes helping their adult children be able to attain their first-time home and talking about realistic expectations of what they can expect in the home that they can not only acquire, but also be able to financially maintain.' 'It could range… from like a down payment to the entire home to maintenance [fees],' she explained. 'It all really varies and there's not a 'one case scenario'… you see that those that do have parental health naturally would have the added advantage, because in the event you were, let's say, in a bidding war, the stronger you can make your terms, the more likely you are to get that property.' 4 'Part of the conversation becomes helping their adult children be able to attain their first-time home,' Douglas Elliman's Ruthie Assouline said about working with empty nesters with established financial status. sutthichai – Focusing primarily on the New York City and Miami real estate markets, Assouline argued she's seen more pros than cons of having the help of mom and dad's money muscles. 'People in general have all become a lot more savvy and a lot more careful with how they spend their money and how they're approaching these acquisitions and these purchases,' she said, 'which, for the majority of people, this is the largest purchase and asset that you have.' 'With parental involvement… they've really been empowering their children to make the right decisions, make sure that they're really doing their due diligence, that they are working with a broker that can help them understand what the market is, what are the comps, what are values, what is it going to be to acquire it, what is going to be maintain it,' Assouline listed. 4 'With parental involvement… they've really been empowering their children to make the right decisions, make sure that they're really doing their due diligence,' Assouline said. Jadon B/ – 'It really helps give you a boost in building your own personal equity, securing your own home. Right now in this crazy world, your home is your safe space and is your protective space. So being able to actually acquire and also maintain that home, that's a huge pro.' 'This is your chance to build your future so that in 20 years from now, when we're in a housing crisis like this again, you'll be able to be that parent to your nepo-[buyer] in the future.'- Ruthie Assouline Some of the nepo-buyer cons include co-ops potentially banning parental support, and being at risk of familial conflict. 'In these co-ops, it varies building by building if you are allowed to accept a parent gift towards the purchase. Some of the buildings do not allow any parental support or help in being able to buy, and some do allow parental support,' the real estate expert said. 'And naturally, if you're buying something with the help of somebody else, that may or may not, and most likely may, include a string that's attached,' Assouline cautioned. 'Whatever that may be, that's all very personal and circumstantial.' Whether you classify yourself as a 'nepo-buyer' or not, Assouline remains bullish about increasing housing inventory nationwide, creating opportunities for first-time buyers not seen in five years. 'Buyers are having more buyer flexibility,' she said. 'Sellers are a lot more amenable to entering into an earnest negotiation… for those that don't have parental involvement, because many, many do not, this is your time and opportunity to enter the housing market… this is your chance to build your future so that in 20 years from now, when we're in a housing crisis like this again, you'll be able to be that parent to your nepo-[buyer] in the future.'
Buzz Feed
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
28 Genuinely Cool TikTok-Approved Things You Won't Forget About 5 Seconds After You Scroll By
A NeeDoh "Dream Drop," the latest release from the *elite* Needoh sensory fidget toy line for anyone who wants to add more calm and focus to their day. This goo-filled, delightfully colorful fidget has a satisfying squish with a "slow rise" before going back to its original shape. Reviewers also love that it doesn't have the kind of stickiness that picks up debris and makes it hard to clean. A Baccarat Rouge 540-inspired moisturizing body wash infused with white jasmine, red currant, and sweet amber that reviewers swear by for a cheap alternative to keep that delectably luxe scent on them all day long. Nothing wrong with smelling a lil' ~~expensive~~! A set of faux coffee table books inspired by the iconic (and verrrry expensive) Assouline travel series, except with a ~secret~ — these all open with a magnetic lid to become storage compartments. Now you can either declutter your coffee table by stashing your knick knacks, or hide your valuables by putting these books on a shelf! Nuts 'N More's Chocolate Maple Pretzel Peanut Butter Spread, which just put so many beautiful words in such a small space that I am salivating just TYPING them. Whomstsoever thought up a flavor so perfectly sweet, salty, crunchy, and smooth at the same time deserves to only ever get green lights and always have their pillowcase cool. Lumify Eye Drops, a product so beloved by TikTok that despite being more $$ than other brands, it's the number one selling brand on Amazon right now. Reviewers swear by this for instant reduction in redness in their eyes, with visible differences within a minute of use. A TikTok-famous "Soft" perfume rollerball that honestly has no right smelling so delectable and layering so well considering it's only five cash dollars. Reviewers are obsessed with the scent's warm sweetness with a hint of citrusy zest, comparing it to waffle cones, lemon pound cake, and warm vanilla scones ... and this $65 bottle of Pink Sugar 👀. Murdle, Volume 1, a true essential for anyone who relaxes to true crime podcasts or Only Murders in the Building. The book is full of 100 mystery-themed logic puzzles with four different levels of difficulty that they can do solo or with pals, and in order or out of order (although if they do it in order, they get the full scoop on Deductive Logico and Inspector Irratino, whose hilarious misadventures guide you through the book). Clinique Almost Lipstick Tinted Lip Balm in Black Honey you're definitely going to want to stock up on *now*, before TikTokers go feral again (guilty as charged). This cult-classic, lightweight, slightly glossy shade is beyond "holy grail" status — it matches skin tones so beautifully that I'm personally starting to suspect witchcraft, after seeing so many TikToks of it subtly transforming entire beauty looks with just a few swipes. "Pocket World," an adult stress relief coloring book full of whimsical miniature Polly Pocket-esque worlds to color, with no two alike. I'm talking fairy gardens, tiny hygge-style living rooms, quirky restaurants, and more. Catrice "Instant Awake" Under Eye Brightener, which became the internet's holy grail for concealing and brightening dark circles under your eyes so fast that everyone's old concealers are doing double takes. This lightweight color-adapting formula is designed for truly ~invisible~ coverage that makes a drastic difference. Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce, which is basically what happens when teriyaki sauce and barbecue sauce have an absurdly delicious baby. Reviewers are obsessed with putting this umami + savory + sweet sauce on just about everything they can. A beautifully packaged, travel-friendly Touchland Power Mist hydrating hand sanitizer for anyone who's like "mindfully practicing health and safety, but make it fashion." Unlike other sanitizer sprays, it's infused with aloe vera to keep your skin hydrated and has the most luxurious floral scents. A collapsible Magic Mushroom funnel so you can feel like an enchanted forest nymph while you funnel your coffee, wine, baking ingredients, or mystical potions. A cleverly designed rechargeable electric candle lighter with a flexible neck so you can light all your coziest, deepest candles without worrying about the "YIKES" of being near an open flame. This is also windproof and super portable for anyone looking for options to light candles or fires outside, too! A copy of Burn After Writing, a guided journal that tens of thousands of reviewers swear by — through a series of questions and thought experiments, it encourages people to take time away from their screens to explore their feelings, both new and old, so they can embrace meaningful ones and try to let others go. A set of pastel glitter highlighters I saw on Instagram recently and NEARLY BLACKED OUT from the cuteness. If you like highlighting your planner pages, favorite passages from books, or lines from your journal, please do yourself a favor and purchase these subtle but oh-so-sparkly colors to jazz them up ✨. E.l.f's brand new Lash XTNDR Tubing Mascara, a GODSEND for anyone with thin or fragile lashes. This uses lightweight ~tubing~ technology to wrap around lashes and give them a natural-looking, smudge-proof extension so good it almost looks fake. The real boon, though, is how easily the "tubes" slide off in clean, easy swipes at the end of the day when you're washing your face — absolutely no smudging, over-scrubbing, or special eye makeup removal products required. A Dazzle Dry mini kit for nails that not only dry HARD in five minutes like a gel manicure, but last as long as one. If you are a busy or impatient human, or just plain sick of siphoning money into gel manicures, I BEG YOU to switch over to this. It is by far the best thing I have ever done for the health of my nails and to save myself nail-related stress and time. MagicMinerals AirBrush Foundation, your new favorite alternative to Dior's (discontinued!!) Airflash that lives up to the hype — one quick spray of the foundation on the included brush, and it glides so smoothly and subtly over your skin texture that you'll feel like a makeup artist did it for you. Reviewers in their thirties, forties, and up especially swear by this lightweight but effective formula, and love that it's ridiculously easy to use. Kitsch's Zig Zag Headbands, an iconic callback to the '90s style with a chic modern update. This is designed to work for all hair types, letting you add some volume and cheeky playfulness to the rest of your look. Reviewers especially love that these don't give them headaches like other headbands! A set of vinyl coasters to give your coffee table a delightfully retro nostalgic touch *and* protect it from the perils of condensation. Death Wish Instant Coffee Packets so downright (dare I say, DANGEROUSLY) delicious that even the biggest coffee snobs you know might trade in their precious pour-overs. That is, if they can handle the 300mg of caffeine per cup 👀. A "flossing toothbrush" with two layers of bristles — regular firm bristles and longer ones that are ten times thinner to clean deep in between your teeth and gums to mimic flossing. Reviewers love how deep the clean feels, and also how soft it is on sensitive teeth! "The Forest Feast," yet another addition to the cult-favorite Magic Puzzle series so beloved on TikTok. Like the others before it, this isn't just a puzzle, but a whimsically illustrated, colorful journey — there are tons of Easter eggs in it, a collection of miniature scenes full of optical illusions and surprises, *plus* a magical twist at the end. You'll have to solve the puzzle to find out! A pair of ~dreamlux~ leggings made with an oh-so-buttery soft material reviewers compare to Lululemon's Align ... but WAY cheaper. If you're looking for a reliably squatproof, comfy, compressive legging, look no further than these. Essence's "What the Fake!" Plumping Lip Filler to give your lips a lil' extra ~vavoom~ — this tingly formula not only volumizes your lips, but it's made with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E to leave them extra moisturized and hydrated. A light-up flying orb that's basically like if an alien made a boomerang and then dropped it on Earth — it's designed to ricochet back when you throw it, so you'll feel like you're bending space and time from your own living room. Gravity WHOMST???? A rotating disco ball diffuser because sometimes "come on Barbie let's go party" secretly means "come on Barbie let's diffuse some citrus essential oils and try to shake off that afternoon nap." This lil' bub will give you the best of both worlds.
Forbes
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
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New Fashion Books To Add To Your Summer Reading List
A floral buzzcut by Berlin-based hair and makeup artist Janina Zais. Summer is here, meaning the fashion world is, most likely, out on some tropical island. While global fashion weeks are just a few months away, many of us are looking for style inspiration. What better way to kick back on the beach, than with a good book? Here are five new fashion, wellness and beauty books that may inspire your next outfit, outing or stylish looks. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: (Exclusive Coverage) A view of the exhibit during the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue) This book, by By Monica L. Miller, is on sale at The MET Store at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The book traces the theme that put this year's Met Gala on the map, and the history that precedes it, from a century old aesthetic to hip hop culture and beyond. Some artists featured in the book include Amy Sherald, Iké Udé, and André 3000. Work by artist Paul Rousteau This new Assouline book, Psychedelic Now: A Collective Fantasy of Hope, is a colorful romp through the history and current state of trippy culture. The writer Julia Chaplin says we're in the biggest "psychedelic renaissance" since the 1960s, and includes the artworks of Yayoi Kusama, FriendsWithYou, George Clinton, Kid Cudi, Bjarke Ingels and more. Browsing through this photo book, which is filled with technicolor, will likely spark your creativity. PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 04: Rick Owens and Michele Lamy attend the "Le Grand Diner du Louvre" Passage Richelieu Photocall at Musee du Louvre on March 04, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal) This new Rizzoli book, which is out on July 8, looks into the life of the American fashion designer who launched his namesake line in 1994, and is based in Paris. His longtime muse and creative partner Michele Lamy is on the cover wearing one of his items. This book is slated to come out at the same time as Owens' first exhibition opens in Paris at the Palais Galliera, opening June 28. Hussein Chalayan Autumn-Wirnter 2000 Paris, France Hannibal Books just released a book called Fashion & Interiors: A Gendered Affair, which explores fashion and interior design. It traces the intersection between architecture and attire from the Victorian era to modern designers, like Le Corbusier, Raf Simons and Paul Poiret. This book is part of the exhibition Fashion & Interiors: A Gendered Affair on view at the MoMu, the Fashion Museum of Antwerp, which runs until August 3. City of Angels by Jasmine Benjamin This Damiani book by photographer Jasmine Benjamin captures the essence of Los Angeles style. It's a snapshot of westcoast style, something we don't always see, since everyone is always in their cars, driving. The book features over 120 portraits of L.A. creatives shot across the city, and celebrates the raw glamor of westocast street style and culture.
