Susie Mensah tried on a lilac crochet dress in a corner of a shop called Berriez, then posed as her friends and the shop owner met her with oohs of approval, the way friends do when an outfit looks really, truly good. The dress joined a long line of garments she and her friends tried…
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Samantha Leal is a writer, editor, and content strategist whose work centers around all things lifestyle—beauty, fashion, drinks, food, travel, and wellness (to name a few). Basically, all the good things in life. She holds a journalism degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, and has held roles at Well+Good, Marie Claire,…
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NEW ARRIVALS THE BAG Two great brands are even better than one: the hotly awaited Fendi by Marc Jacobs baguette offers a new take on the classic style. Handbag, Fendi by Marc Jacobs, fendi.com.Courtesy of Fendi Prada Re-Edition 2000 Sequined Re-Nylon Bag Paco Rabanne 1969 Nano Gem-Embellished Chainmail Bag The Row Half Moon Leather Shoulder…
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A procession of teenagers with hard-faced stares strutted through an evening rain during a small fashion show in Lower Manhattan, causing a mixture of delight and bewilderment among passers-by who witnessed the spectacle. As techno music blasted, one teenager after another stopped to pose for cameras in a cordoned-off area of Gansevoort Plaza in the…
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The chef Sam Fore received an ominous voice mail message this month from an unknown number. The caller identified himself as a private investigator working for the James Beard Foundation. Later that day, Ms. Fore found herself on a Zoom call, answering questions from him and another man. “They said to me, ‘We have an…
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“You don’t always have to grill when we ‘throw something on the grill.’” This from Millie Peartree in a New York Times Cooking YouTube video, where she proves her point with a fantastic new recipe for oven barbecue ribs, made in the kitchen start to finish. The recipe combines a dry rub with barbecue sauce…
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Why It Matters: Poverty is a big killer. In 2019, more than 8 percent of the world’s population lived in extreme poverty, subsisting on less than $2.15 per day, and about half the world on less than $6.85 per day. Poverty has insidious effects on housing stability, education, health and life expectancy. The pandemic drove…
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The fashion set has loved RHODE’s apparel for years, as the label is known for its gorgeous prints, subdued color palettes, and unique silhouettes. In essence, RHODE makes the perfect pieces for all your summer social outings. And now—as of earlier this week—you can dress your home in RHODE as well with the brand’s new…
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Sam and Tyler’s relationship was built on a philosophy of joy. Together, they climbed trees, ate cream puffs in bed, and danced in a field with their friends. But, after three years together, Sam was no longer in love, and they broke up. A few months later, Sam was in a terrible accident. He had…
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Similar scenes played out across the country this spring as medical, dental and physical therapy students assembled to offer tributes to whole-body donors and their families. At the ceremonies, students perform music, light candles, read letters and share art. (A heart diagram from Ms. Zhang’s anatomy studies, overlaid with her whimsical drawings of books, tree…
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