T LOunge for March 8th, 2024

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How are we in the second week of March? We still haven’t put our knick knacks back out after putting the Christmas decorations away. There are birds singing outside! What is happening?!? Best to just curl up with a pillow and look out thoughtfully at the sea while sipping some Italian wine, don’t you think? Join us in delusion.

The best International Women’s Day quotes to empower you today (and everyday)
From Gloria Steinem to bell hooks.
International Women’s Day is upon us. Established officially in 1977 (after being adopted by the United Nations, IWD represents an annual opportunity to strive towards a gender-equal world, together with celebrating the achievements of women past and present.
While this global awareness day is based around collective action and community, it’s also a time to remind ourselves of the vital contribution of individual women who have fought for the gender equality cause, from second-wave feminism pioneer Gloria Steinem to author and social activist bell hooks, who passed away in December 2021.
This year, we’re choosing to do that through compiling our most impactful International Women’s Day quotes, to inspire the messages of gender equality and feminism – not just today, but every day of the year (because they’re just as important year round).

On ‘The Traitors’, Alan Cumming Is Dressing the Part
As the host of Peacock’s breakout reality hit, the Scottish actor is delighting fans and opening minds with his bold fashion.
Whether you’re chronically online or only scroll for a few minutes a day, you’ve likely caught wind of The Traitors—and for good reason. With an impossibly well-dressed Alan Cumming as its host, the reality show has seen a massive rise in popularity since Season 2 premiered in January, claiming the spot as the number one unscripted TV show in America.

Millie Bobby Brown Is No Damsel in Distress
The star speaks to ‘InStyle’ about her new twisted fairy tale film ‘Damsel.’
Millie Bobby Brown is personally a fan of fairy tales, but her new Netflix film Damsel is not your average bedtime story. There are no knights in shining armor or ivory towers, and although Brown’s character Elodie classifies as a young lady in distress, no one is coming to rescue her.

The story behind Gwyneth Paltrow’s iconic pink Oscars dress
It’s one our favourites of all time
When it comes to the most iconic Oscars dresses of all time, there’s no doubt about it – Gwyneth Paltrow’s infamous pink Ralph Lauren gown is right up there with the very best. In fact, twenty five years later, it’s still one of her most talked-about looks. No small feat considering it dates back to 1999, and given the resurgence of 90s fashion trends in recent years it’s no wonder that it continues to inspire.
Gwyneth wore the floor-length dress to the 71st Academy Awards where she picked up the prestigious golden statuette in the Best Actress category for her performance in Shakespeare In Love.

Mothers’ Instinct: Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain play troubled ’60s housewives in a spine-tingling psychological thriller
It’s coming to cinemas later this month.
After appearing in big movies together such as Interstellar and Armageddon Time, real-life friends Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain will lead psychological thriller Mothers’ Instinct – and it’s out later this month.
They play best friends and neighbours Alice and Celine, whose lives and bond appear to be picture perfect until a tragic accident totally shatters the illusion and turns their lives upside down. It leaves them questioning themselves, their mental health and each other.

35 feminist icons who inspire us every single day
From activists to A-listers.
International Women’s Day 2024 is here and if you’ve ever felt like you need a running list of exceptional feminist icons to lift you up, you’ve come to the right place.
We’ve profiled 35 modern-day feminists who inspire us on the daily with their deeds, words and legacies. From groundbreaking legends who have long been battling to secure basic freedoms, to rising stars who are introducing a brand new generation to the movement, these leaders are paving the way forward for women and girls around the world.

How Da’Vine Joy Randolph Became an Undeniable Oscars 2024 Favorite
She’s collected nearly every prize on the planet for her supporting turn in The Holdovers, driven both by her soulful performance in an Academy-favorite film and a well-timed category switch from her top competition.
Weeks before she’d receive her first Academy Award nomination, for best supporting actress at the Oscars 2024, Da’Vine Joy Randolph referred to her awards trajectory as “a very blessed experience.”
That’s a pretty understated way to describe the tear she’s been on this awards season, where Randolph’s performance in Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers has earned her virtually every supporting-actress trophy to claim—the SAG, Critics Choice, BAFTA, Golden Globe, Independent Spirit, and a cluster of critics prizes, including both the New York Film Critics Circle and Los Angeles Film Critics Association.

Does Taylor Swift Really Have The Power To Swing The 2024 US Presidential Election?
Team Biden is anxiously trying to secure her vote while Team Trump is anxiously starting to attack her, could a Taylor Swift endorsement really make or break this year’s US presidential election?
In a salient approach to a presidential election, it may be commonplace for a potential candidate to throw verbal daggers at their opponent, perhaps even the incumbent. But alas, this is far from a ‘normal’ presidential election (whatever that is nowadays) and your average potential candidate.

Old Masters, New Groove: All Of The Highlights From The European Fine Art Fair in Maastricht
Opening in Maastricht today, The European Fine Art Fair will bring 7,000 years’ worth of art to the picturesque student city. Although TEFAF has been around for decades – the first edition took place in 1988 – this year’s event feels particularly buzzy, with a new generation of collectors flocking to Holland to see works by the Old Masters (inspired, no doubt, by the blockbuster Vermeer exhibition at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum in 2023) and other treasures that predate the 20th century.

Telling The Story Of Oaxaca’s Indigenous Culture, One Strand At A Time
Every July, the women of Oaxaca, Mexico, prepare for Guelaguetza, a festival that celebrates the Mexican state’s Indigenous culture. On top of wearing the traje, the traditional clothing representative of the region, each woman also styles her hair into two three-strand braids and adds tlacoyales, hair ties with ribbons and other adornments.
Every aspect of the chosen hairstyle is imbued with individual meaning. “According to tradition, the left side means that the wearer is a maiden or a single woman and the right side means that she is already a married lady,” says hairstylist Netzahualxochitl Huerta. The ribbon colours are less symbolic – and typically chosen to accentuate the clothing.

It’s OK to Admit That You’re Hungry and Want to Eat
When you say, “I could eat,” what do you actually mean?
How many times have you said, “I could eat” to a friend over the course of a lifetime? The number must be in the hundreds at least. And you have surely heard it in turn from others more often than you could possibly hope to count. But what do we mean when we say it?
“I could eat” differs from all other possible answers to the question, “Are you hungry?” (or its cousin, “Have you had dinner yet?”) because it is the only response which is also a saying in its own right. “Yes, I’m hungry” or “No, I just ate” are mere statements of fact, but, “I could eat” is an expression.

The Etiquette of Accepting an Award Is Easy—Just Remember: Gratitude, Gratitude, Gratitude
The moment in which you accept an award can provide so many, many more moments—and never more so, of course, than during the Academy Awards. (Just Google “Sally Field” or “Jack Palance” or “Gwyneth Paltrow” with “Academy Awards.”) We thought it might be fun, as this Sunday night approaches, to look at the etiquette of accepting an award. You’d think the rules would be simple—be polite, speedy, and remember to say thank you—and they are, but simple might go out the window when you’re up onstage in front of your peers with a gazillion people watching at home.

The 13 Best Places to Travel in 2024
So for 2024, the Vogue lifestyle team decided to share the places that after listening, exploring, and researching, we are angling to responsibly visit over the next 12 months. Some are emerging and under the radar. Some are perennial favorites experiencing a rejuvenation or marquee moment. Some are meant for rest and relaxation, and some are meant for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. What they all have in common, however? They’re worth the vacation days.

Arguing Ourselves to Death
To a degree that we have yet to fully grasp, what rules our age is the ideology of the Internet.
So what is the ideology of the Internet? An optimist might invoke the idea of democratization, pointing to the medium’s ability to amplify otherwise silent voices, in ways both good and bad. But the Internet is not so much a forum as a language unto itself, one with its own history, predilections, and prejudices. In the early days of online life, there were “flame wars,” performatively absurd and vitriolic debates among the people who posted messages on various bulletin boards. These endless arguments prompted efforts to better moderate discussion. The resulting desire, on the part of posters, to depose the moderators, or “mods,” has been a constant of the Internet’s existence ever since—on Usenet groups, on Reddit, and on every form of social media.

From Badminton House to Loseley Park, Tatler provides a glimpse into the stunning stately locations featured in The Gentlemen
As far as its locations are concerned, The Gentlemen truly lives up to its title, with a number of exquisitely beautiful country houses and old-world locations forming up the repertoire
Straight from the testosterone-rich universe of Guy Ritchie comes new Netflix series, The Gentlemen, which sleekly combines aesthetics of the chinny high-life with London’s gangster underworld.
The story focuses on Eddie (Theo James, of White Lotus fame), an Army captain who discovers he has inherited the title and proprietorship of his family’s estate after his father’s death. Along with these rather enviable inheritances, Eddie also gains his father’s partnership with the Glass family and their drug empire, prompting a hard-launch into the bloody-knuckled gangsterscape of Great Britain.

Do Designers Really Expect Us to Wear Those Ridiculous Clothes?
Our critic explains why runway shows feature outfits far more outlandish than the ones most of us actually wear.
This is one of those questions I have been asked pretty much every season since I started covering the runway shows. Another one is about why models never smile, which I answered last season, and I get it, I really do. From afar, many styles that appear on designer catwalks can seem more like souvenirs from a trip to an alternate dimension in the Tardis in “Doctor Who” than actual clothes.

“If You’re Cool, Aren’t You Sexy?”: Kim Gordon, in Conversation With Chloe Sevigny
In 1992, Sonic Youth dropped the song “Sugar Kane.” The music video opens with an 18-year-old, pre-Kids Chloë Sevigny, her head shaved and her eyes guileless, before the camera pans to Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore playing guitar in Marc Jacob’s Perry Ellis grunge show (controversy over which lost the designer his job). As the song crescendos, Sevigny strips down, strutting the runway naked in an act of fashion rebellion. “You were super brave,” remembers Gordon, who first met Sevigny on set that day. Ever since, the pair’s shared cool-factor has remained evergreen, a miracle in our time of olympic-level scrolling. But it’s this very disregard for the ebb and flow of the trend cycle that has solidified Gordon and Sevigny in the pantheon of cool girls.

Margaret Qualley to Play Amanda Knox in Hulu Limited Series With Littlefield Company, Monica Lewinsky Producing
Margaret Qualley has been cast as Amanda Knox in an untitled limited series that has been ordered at Hulu, Variety has learned.
Hulu has ordered eight one-hour episodes. The official description states that the show is “based on the true story of how Knox was wrongfully convicted for the murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher and her 16-year odyssey to set herself free.”

How to Sauté Everything Like a Professional Chef
Sautéing is one the most important culinary techniques—and one you probably use daily—or will.
Learning how to sauté properly is vital to knowing how to cook—along with other essential techniques such as braising or roasting. Whether you’re a professional chef or a home cook, sautéing is one of the cooking techniques you’ll use most often—and it can be used on a wide range of foods. Learn how to sauté any kind of ingredient, from meat and seafood to your favorite vegetables, plus the basic tools you’ll need for the task.

The Difference Between an Induction and Electric Cooktop, Plus How to Choose the One for You
We spoke to experts to explain the key differences between these two kitchen appliances.
One of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make when you upgrade your kitchen appliances, either during a kitchen renovation or when purchasing a new home, is the type of cooktop you’d like. Most homes in the United States are outfitted with a gas or electric stove, but increasingly, induction cooktops are beginning to inch their way in. Induction cooktops look like electric cooktops but have a few key differences that make them unique. We talked to experts to find out what the differences are and what you should consider before deciding on this stalwart kitchen appliance.

How to Choose the Right Curtain Length for Your Specific Windows
Standard curtains come in three lengths—84 inches, 96 inches, or 108 inches—but experts say you should opt for longer rather than shorter.
The length of your curtains can make or break a room. Selecting curtains that are too long can make the space look cramped, while those that are too short may feel awkward or unfinished. On the other hand, curtains that perfectly fit your space will improve the overall aesthetic. But how do you achieve this? It all starts with correctly measuring your curtain length, which may vary based on a few factors, including where you want the curtains to break, how high your curtain rod is, and the size of your windows.

3 Ways to Make Store-Bought Frosting Taste Like Homemade
No one will ever guess you frosted your cakes with canned frosting.
Do you ever find yourself in need of a last-minute dessert? Maybe you forgot you were in charge of dessert for a potluck, or you need to put together a birthday cake in a hurry. Luckily, there are a few ways to take a can of store-bought frosting and make it party-worthy. No one will be the wiser.
By adding different ingredients to canned frosting, you can change the texture, flavor, and color. You can whip up a celebratory frosting in a stand mixer or keep it simple, using a bowl and a whisk or spatula. We’re sharing our go-to ingredients to add to canned store-bought frosting to take it up a notch. Don’t worry–your secret is safe with us.

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