The other day, I forgot our sunscreen at home, so my friend Andy let me borrow his… “Apparently, this is ‘the world’s best-smelling sunscreen,’” he told me, as he handed over the tube. “But, honestly, it kind of is.” The scent was developed by a cult fragrance brand, and I can only describe it as…
Read moreAmazon Prime Day: Our Best Style, Tech, and Home Finds So Far
Our hand-filtered selections of big discounts and hidden finds. It’s all happening. Prime Day 2023 is here, and the deals are launching faster than you can scroll. Whether you need to refresh your wardrobe, upgrade your gadgets, or show your living space some love, there are deep discounts to be had in those categories and…
Read more25 Children’s Books Featuring Characters of Color
What books do your kids love? Anton adores the Pacy Lin novels: The Year of the Dog, The Year of the Rat, and Dumpling Days. Last month, we read the excellent The History of Juneteenth by historian Arlisha Norwood Alston, Ph.D. My boys also just tore through Colin Kaepernick’s YA graphic memoir Change the Game…
Read moreMy IVF Story
What was your journey like? Sending a big hug to any hopeful parents. xoxo Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her husband and dog. She writes and illustrates children’s books. For Cup of Jo, Ruth has also written about traveling, pets, grief, OCD, Chinese celebrations and her favorite band. And here’s…
Read moreFrom Fig Leaves to Tighty Whities: The Long History of Men’s Underwear
Loincloths and trousers and bares – Oh, my! Here’s the skinny on your skivvies. The boxers, briefs, or boxer briefs that you know and mostly forget about (until you have to adjust them) have resembled their current form for less than 100 years. So how did Pharaohs and peasants alike keep their goods supported and…
Read moreNice Light
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Read moreLive Action Getup: A Perfect Smart Casual Summer Evening Outfit
Balancing cool and classy in high temperatures. Look, let’s be honest. Summer fashion can be a minefield. There’s heat to deal with, and then the undeniable fact that we can’t layer up like our favorite dark and brooding winter looks. We’ve got fewer pieces to work with and the temptation to just pull on a…
Read moreMy Beauty Uniform: Virginia Sole-Smith
Virginia Sole-Smith is a journalist and author, whose popular newsletter, Burnt Toast, dives deep into modern diet culture and fatphobia — but in a fun way (somehow!). Her new book, Fat Talk, explores the challenges of navigating these issues in parenthood. Virginia lives in New York’s Hudson Valley with her husband, two daughters, and massive…
Read moreCome Over For…
When you say you are “having a dinner party” or “entertaining,” does it conjure up images of tablecloths and cheese boards and maybe flowers and trips to the wine store where you have to think about things like “Does this Syrah go well with salmon?” I’m not saying I mind all this — in fact,…
Read more4 of My Favorite Soft Girl Summer Looks to Wear Right Now
Sézane pieces are the epitome of effortless outfits; just throw them on and go! There are plenty of Sézane dresses to choose from that are perfect for this hot weather, especially if you want to forgo pants. The best thing about the pieces I’m sharing today is their versatility. They’re amazing for a lunch date…
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