T LOunge for October 25th 2024

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PinLa Passagère Restaurant and Terrasse – Antibes, France

Let’s stare out at the sea and eat pastries all day long, kittens. Have we all not earned this? It is FRIDAY and the answer is yes.

Smile 2 Is the Hardest Thing Naomi Scott Has Ever Done—but She’s Not Complaining
“I’ve never been so exhausted in my life,” Scott tells Vanity Fair in the aftermath of the horror sequel’s box-office success. “But I’ve wanted this type of creativity, to make something in this way, for so long. So why would I moan about it now?”
It’s hard to believe that the Naomi Scott I’ve just met on Zoom—calm and clever and charmingly rambly from her home in Los Angeles—is the same person conducting a master class in hysteria in Smile 2, currently the number one film in United States. She’s been hearing stuff like that a lot lately. But the British actor and musician, until this point best known for the divisive big-screen remakes of Aladdin and Charlie’s Angels, came into the buzzy horror sequel ready to give it her all.
From the moment the script from writer-director Parker Finn came her way, Scott felt an intrinsic connection to the role of Skye Riley, a pop star whose struggles with addiction and fame coincide with the spread of the Smile Entity’s deadly curse. And from the moment she began filming, she proved just how far she was willing to go.

He’s Just Ken: Chris Hemsworth’s Prince Charming Will Step Out Of The Disney Princesses’ Shadow In A New Movie
Anywhere else he’d be a 10, but in the candy-coloured world of the Disney princesses, Prince Charming has so far been little more than a plus one – until now, that is. It’s emerged that the Hollywood studio, which has a habit of dreaming up spin-offs which reframe our perceptions of supporting characters (see also: the Maleficent movies and Cruella), is currently developing a new movie centred on the dashing (if also kind of bland?) love interest.

A Nearly Complete Oral History of the Pyramid Club
The Pyramid Club is the stuff of downtown New York legend. In the 1980s, a tiny little dive bar on Avenue A near Tompkins Square Park became ground zero for the exploding New York drag scene. It was punk. It was rock ‘n roll. It was gay, straight and everything in between. It was New York nightlife at its best. It was the only place you could see the Beastie Boys one night, Steve Buscemi in an avant-garde performance art piece the next night and Lady Bunny wearing a dress made of room divider beads go-go dancing on the bar with RuPaul and Tabboo! the next. It was a time when apartments were cheap and creative misfits from around the world came to NYC to reinvent themselves among their own kind.

No exaggeration, this perfume has basically paid for itself in compliments every time I’ve worn it
It’s going to be on the neck of every cool girl—and I’m never letting go
I have three great loves when it comes to beauty: the very best perfumes, chic packaging and seemingly effortless results. In my decade-long career, I have spent most of my time looking for products that tick at least two of those boxes. But for the past few weeks I have been sat on one product that fulfils my beauty wishes in every single sense, and today I can finally reveal it.

I asked a make-up artist the best way to nail my base – I could never have predicted her answer
This has become my new go-to skin clinic
Val Garland is one of the most esteemed make-up artists of our time. Having worked with some of the biggest A-listers (from Kate Moss to Lady Gaga), written a bestselling book and been a judge on BBC’s Glow Up, you can trust that Val knows her stuff. Having interviewed Val back in 2018 to celebrate the launch of her book Validated, I also know that she’s one of the most personable, easy-to-talk to make-up artists I’ve met. For this reason, when I spotted her at an event recently, I had to go and ask for some advice.

The boring milky mani just got a serious upgrade—it’s time to make way for lavender milk nails now
An unexpected twist on sheer nails
Considering I only get my nails done once a month, I have an unsightly amount of nail trend inspiration pics saved on my phone. From bold holiday nails to more minimalist mani shades, you’ll find them all in the cleverly named ‘Nail looks to try’ folder, ready and waiting to be plucked from obscurity and presented proudly to my nail tech at my next appointment.
One thing I love about storing nail inspo in this way, however, is that if you scroll back through the folder, you can clearly see the trends I’m obsessed with at any given time. At the end of summer there’s a section of evil-eye inspired nail looks for what was my upcoming trip to Santorini.

TikTok’s contrast makeup theory promises a next-level glow-up
You might never do your makeup the same.
Let’s talk about contrast makeup. If you’re anything like me, you’ll have already seen the trend blowing up the FYP with a method of applying makeup that takes in your features to work out the most stunning and effortless look for you. Sounds good, right? […] In a nutshell, the concept looks at the contrast between your hair, eyes and skin tone to determine the best approach to doing your makeup. It centres around the idea of keeping everything low contrast and unified so that your whole makeup look works cohesively, versus one feature standing out.

The Best Wedding Suits For All The 2024 Power Brides Out There
From Reiss to Galvan, these are the chicest two-pieces for modern nuptials.
Wedding suits for women are on the rise. Tailoring has taken over womenswear in the past few years, creeping into dress codes just about everywhere, from the office to dinner parties. If you love the nod to both nonchalance and power that a two-piece brings, consider wearing a suit to your wedding. When you take the uncomfortable corsetry and heavy skirts out of the equation, suddenly you’ll feel a hell of a lot less nervous walking down the aisle – and you won’t feel restricted during the dinner or dancing, either. The best advice we have? Buy a white suit for your wedding and you’ll definitely wear it again. No one-hit wonders here.

The 72 Best Jewellery Brands To Know In 2024
From blockbuster brands Mejuri and Missoma to lesser-known names we see big things for, here’s your ultimate guide to all that glitters…
Whether as a gift to a loved one, or for yourself (a self-gift, if you will), jewellery is unbeaten in its premium status. Often imbued with deep sentiment, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings and so on are true investment pieces that can be passed down through generations due to their long-lasting materials and value.
Indeed, if chosen wisely, the value of a beautifully crafted piece of jewellery can appreciate significantly over time – and who wouldn’t want their pension in their jewellery box?

It Isn’t Gisèle Pelicot’s Responsibility To Change The Conversation Around Rape. She Might Just Do It Anyway
Brave, heroic, courageous, inspirational – so many words have been used to describe Gisèle Pelicot over the past few weeks, and yet they all seem a bit inadequate, don’t they?
I, for one, can’t fathom the mental resilience the 72-year-old Frenchwoman has needed to sit in an Avignon courtroom every day for eight weeks, as the details of the horrific sexual assaults against her are made public. Little wonder she’s arrived each day to applause and cheers. The phrase “watershed moment” is grossly overused, but I do wonder whether we’re witnessing one right now.
So many of us will have wondered whether we could show the same strength in her shoes – hopefully we’ll never have to find out. But one thing’s for sure: we should all be in awe of this woman and her determination to move the dial on how we talk about sexual assault, selflessly and entirely against the odds.

Why the ‘17 Diapers’ TikTok Video Is Such a Gut Punch for Moms
A tongue-in-cheek video by a mom of two is going viral among parents for starting some intense but needed conversations about burnout and mental health.
As many online controversies do, the “17 diapers” TikTok video started out so simply. In it, an admittedly overwhelmed mom of two named Hannah Hiatt decided to poke fun at herself after a weekend of solo parenting by counting the number of dirty diapers she had laying around her house.
Since she posted the video earlier this month, Hannah has been called disgusting, gone viral, and, more recently, turned into an icon for the overwhelming pressures of motherhood and the postpartum period. All of this, from counting diapers. That’s the internet for you!

Why Has Gen Z Abandoned Mascara?
Humans have been using mascara since 3000 BC, in ancient Egypt to be exact. Since then, it’s been reimagined thousands upon thousands of times into wax- and pigment-based formulas—in modern times, it’s become a makeup essential. Mascara lengthens, darkens, and shapes lashes, helping us create endless beauty looks—until now. What is a beauty product most would say they wouldn’t be caught dead without, Gen Z seems to be leaving behind.
In 2022, there was a shift in the beauty landscape: Hailey Beiber’s iconic “clean girl” look (sort of a reinvention of the no-makeup makeup) was coined. Brilliantly simple, the look boils down to glowing skin, a fresh complexion, full and slightly glossy lips, brushed-up eyebrows, and no mascara, this less-is-more look emphasizes looking natural, rather than done.

Every Witch Has Magical Hair—And There’s a Reason Why
What is a witch without her hair? Winifred Sanderson of Hocus Pocus wouldn’t be the same without her crimson bird-nest bouffant. It is hard to conjure American Horror Story: Coven’s Voodoo priestess Marie Laveau without the waist-grazing braids. In The Craft, Nancy Downs wears her rebellious, jet-black bob like it’s armor. And Cher’s electrified curls in The Witches of Eastwick? They are an inextricable part of her character’s descent into magic. A witch is defined by her hair—it’s her essence, a story carefully woven into every strand.

Heading to Scotland? Stay at The House of the Northern Gate, a Retreat Once Enjoyed By The Queen Mother
Throughout its history, the Scottish home enticed guests such as the Queen Mother and Led Zeppelin. Recently, it underwent a renovation so that you can enjoy it, too.
About 18 minutes into The Crown season 1, episode 8, the Queen Mother finds herself in the northernmost part of Scotland. While there, she ends up doing a bit of shopping; not for fashion or for cars, but for a home: the Barrogill Castle, which she later renamed the Castle of Mey.
In real life, at the time of this purchase, the Queen Mother stayed at the House of the Northern Gate in 1953. The home was built in the 19th century by Mr. Thomson-Sinclair of Freswick, and later became the home of Admiral Sir Edwyn Alexander-Sinclair. Notably, it was the first home in the area to have electricity.

8 Ways to Make Your Own Candy This Halloween
Customize your own sweet treats with these fun recipes.
Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or attending one, homemade candy is a seriously impressive dessert, host gift, or party favor. Making your own candy can take considerable time but ensures that you know all of the ingredients that go into each treat. Opt for natural food coloring if desired and use your favorite fruit flavors for marshmallows and jelly candy. Customize how you individually wrap caramels, lollipops, or rock candy for gifting or presenting in a bowl for guests to treat themselves. Whatever occasion calls for candy — from spooky season to birthday parties and holiday gatherings — these recipes are your chance to contribute a unique and sweet treat.
6 Ingenious Ways to Use Leftover Olive Brine Beyond Dirty Martinis
There’s (almost) nothing olive brine can’t do — here’s how to unlock the flavor of the jar sitting in your fridge.
Once you’ve finished a jar of olives, you might be tempted to pour the remaining liquid down the drain. But the brine — the combination of salt, water, and vinegar in which olives are packed — is a flavor powerhouse in and of itself. And while you might know it best as a key ingredient in a Dirty Martini, its potential goes far beyond the classic cocktail.
“Brine is a by-product of pickling and preserving that leaves you with a delicious and useful salty solution,” says Erin Kem, chef owner of Corridor Indy and Nicole-Taylor’s Pasta in Indianapolis. “When a dish needs a salty, Mediterranean punch, olive brine is the ticket!”

What is the Difference Between Light and Dark Brown Sugar?
We’re ready to shed some light on this sweet topic.
Cooking confession time: How many times have you read a recipe that calls for light or dark brown sugar, grabbed whatever happens to be in your pantry, and called it a day? If you’ve ever wondered what really makes light and dark brown sugar different (aside from the color), and, more importantly, whether you’re committing a baking faux pas if you’ve ever swapped one for the other, we’ve got you covered.

A world without passwords is in sight
Thanks to passkeys, you may not need to remember a password ever again.
Apple thinks 249 of my passwords need attention. Some of them have been reused. Some of them have been caught up in data breaches. Some are just bad passwords.
That’s why, for the past 11 years, a group called the FIDO Alliance has been working to kill passwords — or at least make us less reliant on them. FIDO, short for Fast IDentity Online, wants to make signing into your accounts not only more secure but also, as the name implies, faster and easier. Since its members include Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, and other architects of our online experience, the FIDO Alliance is in a position to accomplish this, too.
Whether you’ve realized it or not, FIDO’s efforts have already transformed the way you sign into everything online.

Home to a power player fallen from grace: Margaret Thatcher’s former townhouse goes up for sale
Fancy a seat at the table in one of politics’ most important houses? Margaret Thatcher’s Westminster refuge has hit the market for £3.56 million
Margaret Thatcher wrote in her memoirs that ‘while the home must always be the centre of one’s life, it should not be the boundary of one’s ambitions’. And when the Iron Lady’s own ambition to complete a third term as prime minister came crumbling down around her, she sought refuge in a Westminster townhouse. Now, the bolthole where Thatcher licked her wounds in the wake of one of modern history’s most shocking political coups has hit the market for £3.65 million.

For Sale: A Painting the Monuments Men Rescued From the Nazis
The portrait by a French court painter is one of three displayed in a photo that came to depict the efforts of a U.S. Army unit that tracked legions of looted art.
It appears, memorably, in a snapshot taken in May 1945 of American soldiers on the steps of Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria — a painted portrait of a woman in a shimmering gown with porcelain skin and curly silver hair.
The portrait and two other old master paintings are held by American soldiers in combat fatigues who have just liberated them from a Nazi storehouse of looted art.
The G.I.s were helping the Monuments Men, a special U.S. Army unit that tracked down millions of works of art stolen by the Germans during World War II.
The image became a resonant depiction of the unit’s role in undoing Nazi evil and restoring part of European heritage to its rightful place.

9 Types of Glasses to Stock in Your Home Bar—and the Cocktails That Taste Best in Each
The right glass should heighten the enjoyment of your cocktail experience.
For many of us, a cocktail is cause for celebration. Whether you’re raising a glass to kick off the weekend or toasting a special occasion, your drink should (hopefully) be a delightful respite from everyday stress and a moment for pure pleasure. That’s where the right type of glass comes into play—everything from the shape and size to the thickness of the glass can further enhance each sip of your favorite libation.
We reached out to cocktail experts to find out which types of glasses complement specific drinks, and what makes each one a worthy addition to your bar cart. Bottoms up!

13 Paint Colors That Make Small Bathrooms Feel Bigger
Turn your small bathroom into the oasis you’ve always dreamed of.
While functionality is the most important feature of any bathroom, with the right design elements, you can transform this room into a calming oasis. But if you’re working with limited square footage, your bathroom may feel cramped rather than relaxing. One way to make this space feel bigger is by choosing the right hue for your walls. Ahead, we’re sharing paint colors that experts say can make small bathrooms feel bigger.

20 Window Trim Ideas for a Beautiful View in Every Room
Grid patterns, pretty colors, and unique shapes turn your windows into an unexpected focal point.
While window trim may not seem like an architectural detail that has much of an impact on the overall design of your room, upgrading the frames, grids, and molding that came with your home can change the whole feel of your space. It also helps to make your windows a focal point, all the better to frame a pretty view.
From intricate shapes to tone-on-tone color schemes that make your windows feel larger, rethinking your trim can make a big difference. Find inspiration for modern, traditional, and vintage spaces—plus many more—with the following window trim ideas.

How to Dye Fabric—It’s Easy With Our Tips, Tricks, and How-Tos
Dyeing fabric is easier than you think. Here’s everything you need to know to get the colors you want.
We all have a garment or item that we love everything about—except for its color. Maybe your pink era is over, or you’ve come across the perfect item at the flea market but that yellow just won’t do. Fret not, there’s hope! Knowing how to dye fabric is a great way to bring that “pretty good” item one step closer to perfect. Learn how to do it yourself with our step-by-step instructions.

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