According to a new study published in “PLOS One,” ASMR videos could help alleviate anxiety. ASMR, which stands for autonomous sensory meridian response, is the whole-body sensation some people experience when they hear certain trigger sounds, such as a person whispering, paper crinkling, seltzer bubbles fizzing, or scoring sourdough. ASMR is described as an intensely
Month: February 2022
When the first images of Lily James as Pamela Anderson in Pam & Tommy dropped at the start of 2021, the fervent reaction matched the drama of the makeover itself. The British actress who got her big break in Downton Abbey no longer resembled the quintessential English Rose; she was suddenly indistinguishable from the blonde
Trying to regulate my digestion is a balancing act, to say the least. Sometimes I poop several times in a day, and other times not at all. As a college student, the stress of school threw off my already barely-there pooping schedule, so I regularly took prebiotics to help regulate my gut — and it
It looks like swimsuit selfies are becoming Salma Hayek’s New Year tradition. On Monday, Hayek sent warm regards to her nearly 20 million followers on Instagram via her first vacation post of the year, just like she did at the start of 2021. The House of Gucci actress shared a photo of herself wearing a
Photo from instagram.com/andreaiyamahIncluding up-and-coming talent. By Ivy Tang Date February 4, 2022 Facebook Twitter February is Black History Month. Although we at FASHION celebrate diversity all year round, we’d like to take this opportunity to specifically highlight the exceptional talent of Black designers, who still face barriers to entry, marginalization and a lack of representation in
The 2022 Winter Olympics kicked off on Friday evening in Beijing with an opening ceremony shrouded in controversy — but despite the unusual circumstances and criticism of these Games, many of the Olympic traditions remain, including the Parade of Nations. For those tuning in to the opening ceremonies in primetime (the broadcast begins at 8
“What are you?” If you’ve been asked this question in America, you know it’s the first word that stings the most. “What” can’t be confused with “who” and all the effortless responses available there: name, job title. “What” implies your abnormality. It has a blunt, vaguely dehumanizing crackle with the onus on you to diffuse.
When the Hitachi Magic Wand first launched in the 1960s, it flew off shelves once an off-label use spread through whispered wildfire: the intense vibrations doubled could help you have an incredible orgasm. In the sixty-plus years since, the OG vibrator has remained iconic, only needing minor updates (like the more recent cordless option). “It’ll
Uggs never went really went away for some of us—even if we didn’t exactly advertise we still wore them. Now, as Y2K fashion continues its extended takeover, a growing fashion chorus is admitting Ugg boots are back with a shearling-lined vengeance. Present-day Ugg wearers aren’t hesitating to take their comfort shoes public, the “ultra mini”
Kakuktinniq spearheads Project Atigi’s third installation inspired by her people, her land and her roots By Canada Goose Date February 3, 2022 Facebook Twitter Canadian lifestyle brand, Canada Goose, has been focused on uniting sustainability and values-based initiatives to “keep the planet cold and the people on it warm” through their HUMANATURE platform for a
I know that you read this headline and probably laughed. “Potato milk? Isn’t that just vodka?” you thought to yourself. You thought whole milk was making a comeback. You thought — silly you! — that we’d collectively reached a saturation point on alternative milks. Folks, it’s 2022, and we have yet to reach that limit.
When Project Runway scouts approached Shantall Lacayo about participating in the show’s 19th season, they had no idea the Nicaraguan-born talent had already starred in the Latin American iteration of the competition more than a decade prior. Fortunately, the rules were in Lacayo’s favor. “I didn’t win, but I made it to the final,” she
Photography courtesy of EllipsisI mean, it’s not a race, but… By Jillian Morgan, Patricia Treble Date February 3, 2022 Facebook Twitter For a small UK designer, Kate Middleton’s approval is about as good as it can get. Nicole Christie, founder of Glasgow-based sustainable luxury womenswear brand Ellipsis, can attest to this. After Daily Mail royal
The COVID-19 vaccine does come with side effects, and there have long been rumors and misinformation that infertility is one of them. A prospective study published last month aims to put some of those fears to rest. The study, led by researchers at the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH), found that the COVID-19
Christian Siriano is pouring himself an extra glass of champagne tonight—and not only because he somehow survived another season hosting Project Runway. He deserves a second serving as thanks for his mid-season premonition, forecasting how tonight’s momentous finale might wrap. But, really, couldn’t we all see it coming? Tonight’s episode begins as our remaining designers—Shantall,
We all have a unique scent—that natural cocktail made up of our body chemistry mixed with the products we routinely use on our skin, hair, laundry, and more. It’s the subtle but distinctively-you smell left behind on a T-shirt—or on your bed sheets. If you think of a traditional fragrance formula, worn overtly, then a
Photography via TikTok/@meganlavallie/@dermdoctorIncluding a lip sleeping mask to swear by. By Zainab Damji Date February 3, 2022 Facebook Twitter It’s no secret that TikTok is a goldmine of life advice. From helping you build a capsule wardrobe to teaching you some unconventional (but effective) skincare hacks, the app is the gift that keeps on giving.
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Sneakers have taken up a permanent place in our wardrobes. Whether we’re pairing them with denim and a tailored
Dakota Johnson is having a banner year. After starring in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s awards contender The Lost Daughter, she appeared in two Sundance films in January and is set to lead Netflix’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion sometime in 2022. Now, the latest addition to her list of projects? A possible Spider-Man spinoff: Johnson is reportedly
Frontals, closures, microlinks, and I-tips—trying to keep up with all the latest hair trends is as exhausting as actually sitting down in the salon chair for hours waiting for your desired style to be installed. For many Black women—myself included—traditional sew-ins served as our first foray into weaves before the style took a backseat to
Courtesy of the designers; Getty Images; Fendi: Pascal Le Segretain; Valli: YANNIS VLAMOS Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. The worlds of sci-fi and couture might not, initially, seem to have much overlap. Except, of course, for the fact that both are rarefied realms with obsessive devotees
Photography courtesy of ImaxTree.It was a truly colourful Scandinavian affair. By Ivy Tang Date February 3, 2022 Facebook Twitter Copenhagen Fashion Week (the undeniable Cool Girl of all fashion weeks) is back for 2022! The city’s streets are abuzz again with industry insiders, fashion lovers, photographers and more for the Fall/Winter season. As per usual,
There’s a chance you’ve developed some sort of plan of attack for treating a pimple on your chin or forehead. Perhaps it involves not picking at it (right?!), a spot treatment you swear by, a special antiacne cleanser, or specific guidance straight from your dermatologist. But do you know what to do when a pimple
What’s Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik’s daughter Khai like as she approaches two years old? Hadid spoke to InStyle about their life together for its cover story on her. Khai was born in September 2020; she’s about 18 months old now. When asked what she appreciates most about Khai, Hadid replied, “She’s just so smart,