T LOunge for August 6th 2024

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It’s TUESDAY. Let’s spend it some place soothingly chic, shall we? The world outside is hot and confusing. Let’s be cool and unruffled all day.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms releases first footage from Game of Thrones spin-off
HBO is taking us back to Westeros.
House of the Dragon season 2 has been keeping us busy for the past few months, and while we eagerly await further news of when we’ll be getting a HOTD season 3, we’re pleased to report that there’s a new Game of Thrones spin-off in town: A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms.
Before Sunday’s finale episode of HOTD, fans were treated to a Max promo revealing first look footage at some of the platform’s most major upcoming releases in 2024 and 2025, including a sneak peek at A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

A teaser for The White Lotus season 3 has just dropped, and we are not ready
“What happens in Thailand stays in Thailand…”
The White Lotus has undoubtedly been one of the most talked-about TV shows of recent years, and we have been itching for another season ever since we finished season two at the end of 2022.
Luckily, season three is on its way to us, and the first teaser has just dropped.

Yogi squats are trending on TikTok with over 7 million views – I tried them every day for a week and can’t believe how effective they are
Tight hips, begone.
I’ve struggled with tight hips for as long as I can remember. Despite being well-acquainted with my foam roller, a pro at pigeon pose and a regular Pilates student, my hips are chronically tight. So, when I heard that doing yogi squats every day not only boosts mobility, but flexibility in the pelvis, too, I was sold.
The simple move, which is currently trending on TikTok with over seven million posts, seemed like the answer to all of my prayers. You see, I work out regularly, and so incorporating daily mobility work is pretty essential to ensure I don’t end up injured.

The throwback handbag to invest in now, according to 7 celebrities
Royal and celeb-approved
A cult-approved designer handbag is not rare. From Hermès’ iconic Birkin to Dior’s Lady Dior, the timeless allure of a perfectly crafted handbag has delighted style icons for many years. Ranking in elegance and wearability, it’s no surprise why these iconic pieces continue to grow in popularity.
The newest occurrence? The Tod’s Di bag.
Released in the 1990s as the brand’s first venture into handbag craftsmanship, this much-loved piece was a staple in Princess Diana’s bag rotation. The royal was seen using the bag for royal appointments paired with a lilac two-piece skirt suit or simply paired with a sleek pair of white trousers and a rugby shirt en route to tennis practice.

‘90s footwear is back in full force – shop my editor-approved closed toe heeled mules
It’s the only shoe style I’m wearing this summer
There’s no denying the interest in vintage-inspired styles of late – from semi-transparent dresses of the noughties to slouched power suits lauded in the ‘80s (think Melanie Griffith’s enviable wardrobe in Working Girl). While some trends speak to the playful essence of fashion, the minimalist aesthetic embraces much-loved simplistic trends of fashion’s past. Whilst footwear designers are becoming increasingly avant-garde and risqué (case in point: Alaïa’s fish net ballet flat, Jacquemus’ double heel, or one of Loewe’s many striking styles), the demand for classic footwear is also on the increase, and 2024’s iterations of the ‘90s mule comprises timeless design with an emphasis on quality, owing to the prowess of contemporary designers. Characterised by a tapered silhouette, open back and encased toe, the design features loan it to summer style, while it also boasts formal elements, making it appropriate for office wear.

Witchy brunette is the anti-summer hair colour we’re crushing on
If you’re more of a moonlight girl than a sun-worshipper, chances are you skip trends in favour of following the beat of your own drum. If so, witchy brunette may be more your temperature when it comes to this summer’s hair colour. It side-steps the age-old ritual of shifting hair lighter and brighter as soon as the sun rolls round, in favour of something a little moodier and darker.

How to grow hair faster naturally, according to top trichologists
Sorting the facts from the fads.
It’s funny. Hair seems to have a habit of growing quick where it’s not requested (that’s you; toes, pits and bits). But, as for how to grow hair faster when it comes to our heads, um, why the glacial pace?
If you’re facing post-trim regret, or your hair splits and flakes as soon as it hits your shoulders, you may be after something that can accelerate the length, fast. The problem is too many brands over-promise on miracle cures that cost a ton of money, then under-deliver.

58 best feel-good movies that are guaranteed to boost your mood
Pure joy…
Feel-good movies are criminally underrated. Sure, we love a hard-hitting blockbuster as much as the next person, but some lighthearted entertainment is definitely more of a summery vibe.
We have delved into the vaults of Netflix, NOW TV, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and the rest of them… and found some seriously feel-good movies, from dreaming about our own lives as royalty in The Princess Diaries to rom-com classics such as How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days.
There are also pom-pom dazzling cheerleading routines in Bring It On, a tour of the hilariously cutthroat world of fashion in The Devil Wears Prada and an ode to male friendship in I Love You, Man.

Who is Lohar in House of the Dragon and who plays them? Meet Abigail Thorn
We’ll be seeing the Triarchy admiral beyond the Battle of the Gullet.
House of the Dragon season 2’s finale did not disappoint, rounding off a busy season while introducing us to another key new character: Admiral Lohar.
Though Admiral Lohar is portrayed as a cisgender man in George RR Martin’s novel Fire & Blood, Lohar’s gender is swapped for House of the Dragon, though Thorn’s Lohar shares the very same fierce, strong and capable demeanour as Sharako has in the books.

“He’s Absolutely Extraordinary”: Remembering Robin Williams
On the 10-year anniversary of Robin Williams’s untimely passing, we asked more than 20 of his costars, collaborators, and friends—including Billy Crystal, Matt Damon, Ben Stiller, Al Pacino, Sally Field, Jeff Bridges, and Julianne Moore—for their favorite memories of this kind, playful, and uniquely intelligent artist.
A once-in-a-generation talent, Robin Williams could make anyone anywhere laugh. He also had the capacity to break our hearts—you may well up just thinking of his fatherly presence in Good Will Hunting (which earned him his only Academy Award out of four nominations), or the inspiring teacher he played in Dead Poets Society.
To the people who knew him best, though, what stood out was Williams’s infinite generosity—the genuine attention he paid to everyone in his orbit. On the 10-year anniversary of his untimely passing, we asked more than 20 of his costars, collaborators, and friends for their favorite memories of this kind, playful, and uniquely intelligent artist: an explosively energetic performer, an openhanded friend, a quiet man, a serious actor. Many of them started with their earliest recollections of the phenomenon that was Robin Williams.

Inside Kensington Palace: Explore the Royal Family’s Storied Home
Kensington Palace may be smaller than nearby Buckingham Palace, but its history is far richer and much more scandalous.
Within Kensington Palace’s 500+ rooms, Queen Victoria was born, Queen Anne died, Princess Margaret raged, newlyweds Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip loved, and Prince William and Prince Harry were raised. Although the estate’s famed gardens have been beloved by the public for generations, it is the private melodramas of the royal family, their staff, and courtiers—the backstairs gossip and that of the grand galleries—that make this surprisingly intimate London palace so intriguing.
Read on to learn more about the notable events that have taken place at Kensington Palace, where intrigue and majesty go hand and hand.

Elizabeth Taylor’s Life in Jewels
As a biographical film—told in Taylor’s own words—debuts on HBO, a jewelry expert looks back on how stones often told her story. And plays favorites.
“I mean, how many young women get a set of rubies just for doing something wholesome like swimming laps? Or win a diamond ring at ping pong with their husband? Well, I did, and for all of these memories and the people in my life I feel blessed.”
The rubies were Cartier, from Mike Todd. The ring, from a shop in Gstaad, were from Richard Burton. The documentary Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes that recently premiered on HBO is notable for being told through Taylor’s own words, but hers is a life that can also be told through love—and through jewelry.

How to Hand Wash Clothes So That Your Favorite Pieces Last
Learning how to hand wash clothes is an important, if somewhat unexpected, part of modern life. Many renters don’t have access to an in-unit washing machine, and even those who do will want to avoid exposing their most delicate (and expensive!) lingerie, swimwear, and sweaters to the washing machine’s spin cycle.
Besides, caring for and preserving the clothing you currently own is not just ideal for your wardrobe and your wallet—it’s also essential for the planet. The toll that clothing waste takes on the environment is well-documented, and it is in everyone’s best interest to mitigate the devastating effects of throwing away their damaged, unwanted items.

Oh Baby, Baby: A Britney Biopic Is Finally On Its Way
Back in November 2023, it was reported that a frenzied bidding war was in process to obtain the rights to adapt Britney Spears’s explosive, best-selling memoir The Woman in Me, with the likes of Margot Robbie, Reese Witherspoon, Shonda Rhimes, and Brad Pitt all apparently vying for the honor of bringing the pageturner to the big screen via their various production companies. Now, it seems, that battle is finally over: Universal Pictures has secured the project and Jon M. Chu, the director of Crazy Rich Asians, In The Heights, and the forthcoming Wicked movies is set to be in the director’s chair.

Inside the Tiny Spanish Village That Elsa Peretti Called Home—And Tiffany’s New Pieces Paying Tribute to Her
In 1972, the designer Elsa Peretti bought a modest cottage she had seen in Spain for a few thousand dollars—all she could afford at the time. Since then, her fortunes grew and grew, and now to celebrate her legacy with Tiffany & Co.—a match made 50 years ago—the iconic jewelry and design house has launched three new pieces in her memory: A bone ring, a split cuff ring, and a bone cuff in 18-karat gold set with a teardrop of pavé diamonds. Organic and sensual, they are as relevant now as they were a half century ago, and they transport us to the village of Sant Martí Vell, in Spain’s Catalonia region, where Elsa discovered that house. It was passionate adoration from the moment she first saw the Casa Pequeña, cradled by roses and wisteria, on a starry night. The cottage, part of a ruinous village halfway up a hill, would become both a sanctuary and a place of inspiration.

New star guests, a luxury resort in Thailand and a fiery bout in the boxing ring: a first glimpse at The White Lotus season three is revealed
Fans were sent into a frenzy over the clip, which was posted on the official social media page for HBO, and teased ‘what happens in Thailand, stays in Thailand’
Eager fans of the critically acclaimed TV show The White Lotus have been treated to a glimpse of its highly anticipated season three.
A new teaser for the next series of Mike White’s drama was released on HBO’s official Instagram page and features a first look at the star-studded cast as they arrive at a luxury beach resort in Thailand. Among the new hotel guests at The White Lotus in Thailand are Patrick Schwarzenegger, Jason Isaacs and Aimee Lou Wood, alongside returning season one star Natasha Rothwell, who plays staff member Belinda.

The real story of Marilyn Monroe: who was the woman behind the mask?
It’s now 62 years since the Hollywood icon died. Here, Tatler reflects on the queen of self-construction and her tragic end
One would be forgiven when watching Blonde, Netflix’s controversial film about Marilyn Monroe, for getting lost in the fragmented identities of its protagonist. This fragmentation might be the subject matter of the drama, but it is also the frustration of its premise. In watching Blonde, we see Ana de Armas play a character written by Andrew Dominik ⁠— adapted from Joyce Carol Oates’ character in her eponymous novel, fictionally based on Marilyn Monroe, who is presented as an invention by Norma Jeane Mortenson and Hollywood producers. Here, Tatler finds the woman behind these many masks: who she was, and how a multitude of narratives began to swirl around her.

The 2024 Olympics Had the First-Ever Gymnastics Podium Composed of All Black Women
Beating the GOAT is no small feat. Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade took gold in the women’s Floor Exercise Finals at the 2024 Olympics, joined on the podium by Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles, who took silver and bronze respectively. The two U.S. teammates took a moment to appreciate Andrade, who Biles has repeatedly lauded as an incredible competitor, celebrating her achievements on the world stage.
Her win makes Andrade the first person to beat Biles in a floor competition at a major, international event according to the Associated Press, but that wasn’t the only historic part of the podium. Andrade, Biles, and Chiles made up the first all-Black gymnastics podium in Olympic history.

Serena Williams Says She Was Denied Table at Restaurant in Paris, Restaurant Responds
“We have always been honored to welcome you and will always be to welcome you again,” The Peninsula Hotel replied
Serena Williams expressed her disappointment with one fine dining restaurant in Paris.
On Monday, August 5, the retired tennis player revealed on X (formerly known as Twitter) that The Peninsula Hotel in Paris denied her and her and Alexis Ohanian’s children — Alexis Olympia Jr., 6, and Adira River, 11 months — a table on Monday. […]
The restaurant then replied to the four-time Olympic gold medalist, 42.

How to Eat Hemp Seeds the Right Way, According to Food Pros
Hulled hemp seeds, AKA hemp hearts, add a protein boost to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack time.
If you’re looking for simple ways to add more nutritious seeds to your daily routine (beyond, say, an everything bagel) while amping up your protein intake, it’s time to embrace hulled hemp seeds, one of the best plant-based proteins available. Generally, seeds are fiber-rich, loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and integral to a well-balanced diet. Unstoppable in their utility, hemp hearts warrant a spot at the top of that seed list. Here’s what you need to know about hemp hearts, from their mega-benefits to how to use this protein at every meal, including snack time.

The Right Way to Use Vinegar in Laundry—and Why You Should
Vinegar can remove stains, mildew, and lingering odors from your garments and linens.
If you’ve found that regular laundry detergent isn’t doing the trick when it comes to cleaning your clothes, we have a solution: white vinegar. The product can brighten clothes, remove stains, eliminate odors, and even act as a natural fabric softener. While it sounds like a miracle product (it often can be!), you do need to exercise caution when using vinegar in laundry, as it isn’t suited to all materials. When it’s used correctly, though, you’ll see a noticeable difference in the quality of your clothes when your laundry is done.

How to Remove Deodorant Stains in a Few Simple Steps
We talked to laundry care experts for advice on removing deodorant stains and how to prevent them in the first place.
One of life’s small joys is getting dressed in the morning and putting on your favorite shirt. It’s comfy, it fits perfectly, and it makes you feel confident. But chances are your favorite shirt has been worn so often that it’s starting to have deodorant stains under the arms.
Deodorant stains can quickly inspire you to turn your favorite shirt into a cleaning rag if you don’t know how to remove them. Fortunately, removing deodorant stains is possible—even from white clothing—with just a few simple materials and a little bit of patience.
We turned to laundry care experts to find out the best ways to get rid of deodorant stains and how to prevent them from forming in the first place.

This State Just Installed Colorblind-friendly Viewfinders at All 43 of Its Parks
The special lenses help those with red-green color vision deficiency experience parks in Virginia more vibrantly.
From Smith Mountain Lake in the Blue Ridge Mountains to High Bridge State Trail Park over the Appomattox River and the naturally carved 850-foot-long tunnel in Natural Tunnel State Park, Virginia State Parks boast some of the most stunning sights in the nation. But the subtleties of the colors that make up that natural beauty are lost on nearly 300 million people around the world who are colorblind. Now the park system is the first in the country to install specially adapted viewfinders at all 43 of its sites to ensure its guests can take in the range of hues.

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