T LOunge for March 19th, 2024

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Darlings, let’s go for a cool, soothing sort of LOunge for today, yes? After all, it’s TUESDAY and we can’t think of a better reason than that to retreat into cozy, soft, calming space for the day. Grab a pillow and join us!

Scoop, a star-studded Netflix movie about Prince Andrew’s BBC interview, just dropped a very exciting trailer
“An hour of television can change everything.”
If there’s one thing that royal drama makes for, it’s great movies – so Scoop, coming soon on Netflix, is set to be a corker. Even better: a tantalising trailer has just dropped.
Intriguingly, the movie will tell the story of events leading up to Prince Andrew’s car crash BBC Newsnight interview with journalist Emily Maitlis, based on the book Scoops: Behind The Scenes of the BBC’s Most Shocking Interviews by TV producer Sam McAlister – who will also be portrayed in the film by none other than Billie Piper.

The best perfumes for women of *all* time, whether you’re into sweet, spicy or floral scents
Impossible to resist.
Narrowing down which one of the best perfumes for women is genuinely worth the hype is easier said than done. Whether you’re a gourmand lover, or someone who tends to gravitate towards floral, citrusy or spicy blends, selecting a signature scent is a high-pressure task.
The world of perfumery dates back centuries and it’s still evolving.

37 best Korean dramas to binge-watch on Netflix, from psychological thrillers to murder mysteries
Trust us, you’ll be hooked.
Remember when Squid Game dropped, and the world collectively lost it? Well, there are plenty more Korean dramas on Netflix that are deserving of our attention. In fact, we’ve done the hard work and rounded up some of the very best Korean dramas that Netflix has to offer – yep, it’s a tough old job.
If you need a new high-drama TV show to binge on, we suggest the likes of Love To Hate You and The Good Bad Mother, which is about a mother and son’s relationship having a second shot after years of trauma. Or how about Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce), which follows three women who are all thriving in their careers as they navigate the highs and lows of their rocky romantic relationships? Something else that is similarly a light-hearted watch is Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, which sees an intelligent dentist meet a handsome stranger after moving to a seaside town. We’re sold!

What are BIAB nails? Here’s everything you need to know about the formula that’s taking over TikTok
We’ve got the intel.
Nail polish used to be simpler. First, there was the traditional formula you could get from Boots, then came gels, acrylics and shellac. Now? BIAB nails have joined the party. But in place of simplicity, we now have plenty more choice and innovation when it comes to creating manicures that look great and last the distance. But to clear up any confusion, we have everything you need to know about BIAB nails…

If you’re going to swap your ballet flats for anything this spring, let it be this ’90s staple
They were everywhere during fashion week.
If there’s one shoe trend that no one can deny has been dominating the fashion landscape over the last few months, it’s ballet flats.
From Miu Miu’s pink satin pumps with ribbons up the leg to Alaïa’s ‘Strass’ ballet flats, it didn’t take long for the renowned influence of the world’s most major designers to trickle down and impact the shoe offerings of our most beloved high street stores.

21 best luxury Easter eggs that are actual works of art, including Fortnum & Mason, Hotel Chocolat and Venchi
Shop 2024’s chicest Easter eggs while you still can.
As Easter weekend draws near, the allure of indulging in some luxury Easter eggs is growing even stronger. Instead of feeling sad and disheartened at the speedy passing of time, the quirky religious tradition of milk chocolate egg gifting (plus four days out-of-office and some hopeful sunshine) has got us looking forward to its return with glee.
Luckily, some of the country’s leading chocolatiers have been busy crafting extravagant, limited-edition Easter treats to tickle the tastebuds of every chocolate lover in town. And you can still have them delivered in time if you act quickly. Thanks, Hotel Chocolat, Fortnum & Mason and Butlers.

Anne Hathaway opened up about why she took her role in The Idea Of You, and the reason is super empowering
Louder for the people in the back!
Anyone else obsessed with the idea of a film based on Harry Styles?
Well, our girl Anne Hathaway is having a moment right now, and not just because she brought Devil Wears Prada vibes back into our lives. The male romantic lead in her new movie – The Idea Of You – is rumoured to be based on Styles himself.
The trailer has just dropped (breaking records and becoming the most popular streaming movie trailer ever) and the release date is just a few months away. Plus, the movie has just premiered at SXSW Festival, and critics and fans alike are loving it, with initial takes calling it the “movie of the decade” and asking if it’s ultimately saved the romcom genre.

Netflix film Joy is set to explore the true-life origins of IVF and the UK’s first ‘test tube baby’
Thomasin McKenzie, James Norton and Bill Nighy will play three key figures in fertility history.
IVF is a life-changing medical treatment for so many women. While access to it is becoming more difficult on the NHS, the success rate of IVF has tripled over the last 20 years, changing the lives of so many families.
It’s a really crucial part of the fertility journey for so many women, which is why it’s truly amazing that a Netflix film is being made to honour it.

Jeni’s Is Launching 4 Intergalactic Ice Cream Flavors Just in Time for the Solar Eclipse
Ready, set, shop: The Punk Stargonaut collection will go on sale at noon on March 28.
On April 8, 2024, a very lucky section of the United States will experience a total solar eclipse. While you’ll surely want to look up (with your solar eclipse glasses on for safety, naturally) to see the celestial event, Jeni’s is hoping you’ll look down to scoop out a bit of its solar eclipse-themed ice cream, too.
On March 28, Jeni’s is launching its brand new collection, Punk Stargonaut, just in time for both the solar eclipse and the super moon. The collection includes four “out-of-this-world” flavors, including the return of a fan favorite. But before we get into that, let’s explain the collection’s name.

The World’s Most Expensive Meal Will Set You Back $495k, and You’ll Never Guess Where It Is
Alchemist’s Michelin-starred chef, Rasmus Munk, is collaborating with SpaceVIP to serve a luxurious multi-course menu in a space balloon.
Alchemist, the innovative, boundary-pushing Copenhagen restaurant, only seats 52 diners per night for its immersive 50-course dining experience, which is why there’s a reported 10,000 person waiting list for a reservation. But Alchemist chef Rasmus Munk’s newest dining venture is even more exclusive — and even more jaw-dropping.

A Look Back at the Sublime Summer Style of The Talented Mr. Ripley, 25 Years Later
Few films are as ravishing and effortlessly stylish as Anthony Minghella’s The Talented Mr. Ripley, the glorious 1999 thriller which sees the likes of Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Cate Blanchett, and Philip Seymour Hoffman swanning around ’50s Italy. Friendships are forged through deception, obsessions develop, jealousies arise, and the net slowly closes in on our titular anti-hero—all while the fashion, courtesy of costume designers Ann Roth and Gary Jones, is sensational.

‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ Remains Hard to Forget
Michel Gondry’s surreal love story stunned audiences in 2004, and some of its sentiments are all the more relevant in the social media age.
They say the only cure for heartbreak is time, although a lobotomy might be more effective. It’s a thorny conceit that Clementine Kruczynski (Kate Winslet) tested out for our pleasure in “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” by erasing memories of her ex-boyfriend, Joel Barish (Jim Carrey). Michel Gondry’s surreal love story stunned audiences in 2004 and remains hard to forget 20 years later.

My Pants No Longer Fit. Should I Get Rid of Them or Keep Them in Case?
A reader asks our fashion critic for advice on how to decide when clothes are worth holding on to, and when they’re just taking up closet space.
To keep or not to keep one’s old clothes as one proceeds through life — and especially through major life stages — is a perennial conundrum. It is, after all, not just a question of “Will I/can I ever wear it again,” but one of money, practicality, history and identity. Our clothes contain multitudes of memories and associations, as well as versions of our past selves, all of which are deeply entwined with questions of self-image and body size. Those can be awfully hard to toss away.

Sydney Sweeney on ‘Immaculate,’ a Rom-Com Reunion With Glen Powell and the ‘Weird’ Way People Talk About Her Body: ‘They Believe I’ve Signed My Life Away’
After Emmy nominations for two dark and frank TV series, “Euphoria” and Season 1 of “The White Lotus,” Sweeney’s next move was “Anyone But You,” a raunchy but sincere romantic comedy; she proved a happily adept “Saturday Night Live” host this month; and, in conversation with Variety, Sweeney addressed what she learned about herself as a producer from her lack of creative input on the recent superhero disappointment “Madame Web.”

32 Easter Dinner Ideas for a Memorable Spring Feast
Make the most of seasonal flavors and classic dishes for this special meal.
Our comprehensive collection of Easter dinner ideas has all the recipes you need for the holiday meal. Showstopping entrée options include ham (spiral-cut, smoked, or fresh), roast lamb, roast turkey, and vegetarian mains, too. Start the meal with deviled eggs, a much-loved choice, or a spring soup. For sides, take advantage of colorful spring vegetables, like asparagus, leeks, and English peas—and don’t forget carrots, the Easter bunny’s favorite. Read on for all the recipes you should plan your Easter dinner around.

The Right Way to Clean a Suede Couch
Suede is a delicate material that can be damaged if cleaned incorrectly.
Suede is a beautiful material for couches that can give this furnishing an elegant and elevated look. But it is also very delicate and porous, meaning it will quickly absorb moisture. Since the fabric is so susceptible to damage, it’s important to be very careful when cleaning your suede couch. Using the wrong materials or getting it too wet can cause the fabric to become stiff or discolored. To ensure your furniture continues to look its best, we’re sharing expert tips for how to clean a suede couch, including natural and microfiber suede.

This Small Town Was Just Named Europe’s Next Emerging Destination — Here’s Why
Braga, a small city in northern Portugal, is home to an array of stunning sites.
Portugal is having a major moment in the (Iberian) sun. In 2023, the smaller European nation welcomed more than 30 million visitors, a tourism record for the country. But, it’s not just its major cities of Lisbon and Porto that are getting their time in the limelight. The World Travel Awards announced its winners and included Braga as the winner of Europe’s Leading Emerging Tourism Destination for 2024.

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