T LOunge for March 26th 2025

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It’s WEDNESDAY. Let’s act like it. And by that we mean let’s celebrate the mid-week by not doing a blessed thing. We’ve got a citrusy sort of LOunge to dazzle your senses and a whole bunch of frivolous items with which to distract you. What can the so-called real world offer you to beat all that?

What’s Going on With Margot Robbie’s Wuthering Heights Wedding Dress?
At long last, we finally have our first look at Margot Robbie as Cathy in Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights adaptation. And—quelle surprise—people already have thoughts!
Earlier this week, photos of Robbie on the Wuthering Heights set surfaced online, sparking instant discourse. One of the major points of contention was Robbie’s costume: a white off-the-shoulder wedding dress, outfitted with embellished poufy sleeves, a basque corseted bodice, and a shimmering voluminous ball skirt. The bridal look—which seemed as though it was more befitting of the 1980s than the early 1800s—was complete with a cathedral veil anchored by a tiara and a rose and hydrangea bouquet.

Inside Ben Affleck’s Plan to Remake Hollywood
Since founding a production company with a genuinely radical vision, Ben Affleck has chosen to make films as an executive first, a director second, and an actor third. But can you really just stop being one of the biggest movie stars on earth?
Do you know what I’m actually thinking about right now? You did just get divorced from Jennifer Lopez. And there is a scene in a documentary she put out last year called The Greatest Love Story Never Told—really, there’s more than one scene, actually; the entire premise of the film is, she’s like: “We’re private people, but we have public dimensions as artists and I’m about to put a lot of us out there.” And you’re on camera, and your face as this is revealed to you is—and I’m only guessing—but it looks like you’re taking a deep breath, like, Oh fuck, here we go again. But also: I love and support this person.
Part of it was, “Okay, if I’m going to participate in this, I want to try to do it in an honest way and in a way that’s interesting.” Because I thought it was an interesting examination. Like I mentioned to you before, there are a lot of people who I think have handled celebrity more adeptly and more adroitly than I have, Jennifer among them. My temperament is to be a little bit more reserved and private than hers. As happens in relationships, you don’t always have the same attitude towards these things. And so I thought, Oh, this is interesting because how do you reconcile that? Because exactly what you said is true. I love and support this person. I believe in them. They’re great. I want people to see that. And I think the thing that I said in that documentary or the piece that they used was where I said, You don’t marry a ship captain and then say, “Well, I don’t like going out in the water.” You’ve got to own what you knew going into any relationship. And I think it’s important to say that wasn’t the cause of some major fracture. It’s not like you can watch that documentary and go, “Oh, now I understand the issues that these two had.”

The Baldwins Isn’t Alec Baldwin’s Comeback—It’s Basically The Comeback
On his cringey TLC show, the actor bears more than a slight resemblance to Lisa Kudrow’s Valerie Cherish.
It’s difficult to explain exactly what TLC’s The Baldwins is. The whiplash-inducing reality show about Alec and Hilaria Baldwin and their seven-child brood alternates between a quirky comedy about a family bursting at the seams and a tragic true-crime documentary about the Rust shooting. But the most fascinating part of this strange program is watching Alec, an Emmy-winning actor, awkwardly try to adapt to the medium of reality television. It’s an environment with which he’s clearly uncomfortable and unfamiliar, feelings he channels into hammy outbursts and fourth-wall-breaking asides. His performance keeps reminding me of someone else: Valerie Cherish in The Comeback.

Want super glossy, glowy hair? Hair bronzing is the key to sun-kissed strands for spring
Golden perfection
When it comes to the best hair colours of 2025, we’ve seen a huge shift towards more low-maintenance, natural-looking tones and techniques. From eco-blonde to chestnut teddy bronde, the most popular hair colours for spring are all about soft, natural-looking dimension with an abundance of warmth. And now there’s a new trend about to take off as we move into sunshine season: hair bronzing.

In the midst of spring cleaning? Any one of these chic linen sprays will make your home smell *divine*
Right this way for luxe-smelling linen
The quickest way to freshen up your living space and make it seem like you cleaned more recently than reality? One of the best linen sprays in your fragrance of choice.
Yes, a scented candle is probably the go-to for making your space smell gorgeous, but another option is a fancy fabric spray that will linger on any soft furnishings like curtains, rugs and even bedding—or even freshen up your clothes to get another wear or two out of them. And, forgive me for pointing out the obvious, but with warmer weather slowly creeping in we’ll soon be less inclined to light a bunch of candles.

I tried leg circles, the raved-about Pilates move, every day for a week – and finally released years of hip stiffness
Leg circles are one of the OG Pilates moves.
It’s no exaggeration to say I’ve done more Pilates recently than ever before – and that’s a lot, considering I’ve been practising the method for over a decade. Pilates has been the workout of the past few years, and while loads of newer types of Pilates have sprung up recently (we’re looking at you, Power Pilates, wall Pilates, HIIT Pilates and more), I’m something of a traditionalist when it comes to how I practice, preferring the classic moves to more contemporary styles.
So, when I was asked to spend a week honing one of Joseph Pilates’s original Pilates movements, the leg circle, I was thrilled. It’s all too easy to go through the motions in our fitness regimes and not focus on why we’re doing what we’re doing. Not to mention, when we do this, we can lose form and technique, which is vital for reaping maximum benefits from moves.

Purse perfumes are the new status symbol that look as good as they smell
Bag charms, but even more beautiful.
Details, personalisation and small luxuries are in, so it stands to reason that the next obvious step for perfumes was to give them some extra fashion kudos with a glow-up to make them even more aspirational. Better still if it’s something you can take with you on-the-go and tap-up at multiple moments throughout the day. Instead of cushioned and monogrammed compacts, purse perfumes are becoming everyone’s new favourite way to hype up their beauty stash.

Is Netflix’s ‘Con Mum’ Documentary Based On A True Story?
Everything you need to know about the latest addition to Netflix’s true crime stable, ‘Con Mum’, a documentary about pastry chef, Graham Hornigold.
Netflix’s latest string to its true crime bow is a new documentary, titled Con Mum, which tells the story of a long-lost mother and son, who are reunited after 45 years apart. This being Netflix and a documentary in the true crime stable, though, means that all is not as it may seems as the son’s estranged mother is, in fact, a scam artist.
Released onto the streaming service on March 25, 2025, Con Mum is a cautionary tale of deceit, devotion and deception. This is everything you need to know about the documentary, which is set to become your soon-to-be true crime obsession.

The Best Blonde Bobs With Fringe Inspiration For Spring And How To Style Them
From Taylor Swift to Florence Pugh, this hair combo is a clear favourite amongst A-listers.
If you’re ready to take your golden hair to the next level this spring, why not experiment with a blonde bob with fringe?
Marrying two of the biggest hair trends of the year – the bob haircut and a fringe -, this look may take a little extra effort to maintain, but it will cut styling time in half as the haircut itself is the major talking point.
‘Short hair with bangs create a really strong stylised look,’ agrees session stylist Abigail Constanza. ‘The main benefit is really the cut should do all the work for you, leaving minimal styling.’
It’s a style that many A-listers turn to whenever they want to make an impactful statement. Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Florence Pugh have all had their blonde bob with bangs era, serving us plenty of style inspo while they’re at it.

Who Is Owen Cooper, the First-Time Actor Who Plays Jamie in ‘Adolescence’?
Meet the 15-year-old Brit who plays a schoolboy accused of murdering a classmate.
Netflix’s harrowing miniseries Adolescence is set to become this year’s Baby Reindeer-esque word-of-mouth hit, thanks in large part to its breakout star Owen Cooper. In the U.K.-set series, rising star Cooper plays Jamie, a 13-year-old boy accused of stabbing a female classmate to death, across four single-take episodes. Inspired by the recent rise of knife crime in the U.K, the drama is an examination of toxic masculinity and how social media can radicalize young men, with Cooper delivering a layered, terrified performance.

Fashion and Feminism Have Always Co-Existed—and Gloria Steinem Is the Blueprint
For more than 50 years, Steinem has proven that women can not only care deeply about the way they dress, but use clothing as a powerful force for change.
Has there ever been a woman as genuinely cool as Gloria Steinem? The world’s most iconic feminist turns 91 years old today, March 25, and she still has that intangible thing when she enters a room in her uniform of Concho belts, tinted aviators, and occasionally sequins and leather.
You already know this, but Steinem rose to prominence during the 1960s as a journalist writing about fairly novel topics at the time such as contraception and gender parity. In 1963, Show magazine hired to her to go undercover as a Playboy Bunny, which resulted in a two-part expose on the shocking working conditions for women at of the New York cocktail club. In 1972, she co-founded Ms., a first-of-its kind feminist magazine, and increasingly became one of the foremost political activists of our time, co-creating the National Women’s Political Caucus and fighting for abortion rights and equal pay legislation for women. Her status as one of the key leaders of the women’s movement has never been debated.

The 35 Coolest Medium-Length Haircuts to Try in 2025
We’ve got options for every hair type.
In a world where extremes rule, medium-length haircuts often get overlooked for long-length styles or short hair. But the truth is mid-length and shoulder-length hair are where it’s at, especially if your hair just won’t grow or you’re not quite ready to make a drastic chop. Medium-length haircuts are flattering on pretty much every face shape and hair type, and the styling possibilities are endless. There’s a reason medium-length hair has become celebs’ go-to length.
Part of this is thanks to the embrace of the lob—or long bob—which is a good in-between cut, especially if you’re used to having long hair but want to dip your toe into short hairstyles. “A lob gives you the look of a shorter haircut but with the feeling of longer hair,” says Ryan Trygstad, co-owner of New York City’s Mark Ryan Salon. “It has the option to look both long and short, and has so many styling options. They can be waved for a beachy look, air-dried for a lived-in cool-girl look, or flatironed for a sleek, polished look.”

Who Will Play Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy in the New Ryan Murphy Show?
Casting has officially begun on ‘American Love Story,’ which follows JFK Jr. and his wife’s whirlwind romance.
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy remains an enduring style icon, thanks to her ‘90s It girl-approved fashion ethos of minimalist yet sophisticated styles. Now, the late publicist’s timeless appeal is heading to the silver screen, as Ryan Murphy brings John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s love story to life for an FX series, appropriately titled American Love Story. Apparently, Murphy has already figured out who will play JFK Jr.’s wife—and the Tony-nominated actress made her Broadway debut last year.

Cardi B’s Reaction to Her Daughter Drawing on Her $60,000 Hermés Bag Is So Relatable
The 6-year-old added her own flair to the Kelly bag.
In today’s edition of “celebrities—they’re just like us,” Cardi B had the most relatable reaction when she discovered that her daughter Kulture Kiari Cephus had gotten her hands on one of her priceless Hermés Kelly bags. The “I Like It” rapper was in complete shock as she showed her 163 million Instagram followers how the 6-year-old had doodled on the mustard yellow crocodile skin bag, which is worth $60,000.
Cardi B took to social media to highlight the damage in an Instagram Story video shared to YouTube, telling her followers, “We spent $60,000 on this purse. Look what my daughter did to my purse.”

If You Know, You Know: Lora Piana’s exhibit and Quest for Excellence
Loro Piana presents “If You Know, You Know,” a curated exhibition of the brand’s evolution from family-run to it’s global status
Loro Piana, the beloved Italian textile house, is marking its centennial with its first-ever exhibition, If You Know, You Know. Lora Piana’s Quest for Excellence debuted on March 22nd at the Museum of Art Pudoong in Shanghai. Curated by Judith Clark, the exhibition entraps those who encounter it in an enveloping journey through the brand’s evolution from its beginnings as a family-run textile company to its current global status.

Mary J. Blige To Livestream Her First-Ever Headlining Show At Madison Square Garden
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul returns to her New York roots for a historic, sold-out set that will air April 10 exclusively on Veeps.
Mary J. Blige is about to make history once again. The global icon and multi-Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter will headline Madison Square Garden for the first time, marking a pivotal moment in her legendary career. The sold-out show—part of her acclaimed For My Fans tour—will stream live exclusively on Veeps, allowing fans around the globe to join the celebration.
This long-awaited hometown performance is a love letter to Blige’s devoted supporters, featuring a powerful setlist that spans her decades-long journey in the industry. From timeless anthems like “Family Affair,” “Be Without You,” and “No More Drama” to new favorites from her latest album, the night promises unforgettable moments, emotional storytelling, and surprise guests.

Bridgerton’s Regé-Jean Page to produce and star in a new film adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo
The actor said ‘bold, adventurous storytelling’ will be at ‘the heart’ of the film
Regé-Jean Page is spearheading the new film adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo, it has been revealed. Not only will he be taking on the role of producer, but he will also star in this highly anticipated project.
The heartthrob actor rose to fame as Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, in the period drama , the first series of Netflix’s cult favourite show Bridgerton. Regé-Jean Page was the series’ most eligible bachelor, starring alongside his forbidden lover Phoebe Dynevor who played Daphne Bridgerton. Now 37-years-old, the British actor brought the brooding young character to life on our screens, becoming the hottest celebrity crush of the moment.

Stacy and Clinton are back! Get your first look at Wear Whatever the F You Want
“Wear this because it’s who you are at your core,” Clinton Kelly says of the show’s new approach.
Stacy London and Clinton Kelly are bringing their fashion advice back to television, but this time with a gentler approach.
The former co-hosts are returning with new show Wear Whatever the F You Want, which hits Prime Video on April 29. As the title shift from their 10 seasons of What Not to Wear indicates, the duo is less in interested in giving fashion victims rules for how to dress and more about finding ways to unlock their participant’s inner stylist, bringing their confidence and personality to the forefront through their clothes.

Can trio friendships ever work?
In the new season of The White Lotus, Laurie, Kate and Jaclyn alternate between loving and loathing one another – here, we speak to women who feel ‘triggered’ by their dynamic
The dynamic between Laurie, Jaclyn, and Kate has been a red-hot talking point this season of The White Lotus. Some viewers – particularly women – have reported feeling “triggered” by its gut-punchingly realistic depiction of a trio of female friends. “Seeing the trio on The White Lotus has been super confronting,” says 28-year-old Fleurine. “They captured the snide and cruel behaviour so perfectly.” She adds that she felt particularly moved by the scene where Laurie cries alone in her room. “I felt that down to my gut. I’ve been that person howling with tears in my room.”

Papillons (French Butterfly Cookies)
These papillons, or French butterfly cookies, are made with just two ingredients: store-bought puff pastry and sugar. They get their charming shape from a series of folds. but don’t worry, they are incredibly easy to make—if you can fold a letter, you can whip these up. Sugar is both sprinkled onto the dough throughout the folding process and pressed onto the cookies once they’ve been cut, resulting in a gorgeous caramelized color and flavor. Serve these flaky, sweet treats with coffee or tea, or tuck them into bowls of ice cream or sorbet for an effortless yet elegant dessert.

How to Grow Blackberries Indoors for Delicious Fruit All Year
Blackberries aren’t just for summer snacking. Here’s how to grow them indoors so they can be enjoyed year-round.
Blackberries are a delicious and nutritious snack that is relatively easy to grow, making them a great addition to any garden or landscape. When planted outdoors, you can enjoy fresh fruit in late summer and fall. However, with the right growing conditions, it is also possible to cultivate blackberries indoors and enjoy fresh fruit directly from the vine throughout the year. Below, expert berry growers share their top tips for growing blackberries indoors.

Why You Should Drizzle Olive Oil on Ice Cream
A popular kitchen staple is now TikTok’s favorite ice cream topping.
TikTok’s favorite ice cream topping is something you probably already have in your kitchen. Extra-virgin olive oil drizzled on ice cream is an Internet sensation, but the trend isn’t just a social media fad. Adding the condiment to cold desserts has been popular in Italy for years, as well as at gourmet dessert shops, like New York’s Caffe Panna and Brooklyn’s Lilia, where a famous soft serve vanilla gelato sundae is topped with olive oil, sea salt, fennel pollen, and honey. Find out more about this unlikely pairing, including if this combination really works and how to recreate the trend at home.

This 11-day Train Journey Lets You Visit Both Yosemite and Yellowstone in One Incredible Trip
The ‘Yellowstone to Yosemite by Rail’ journey connects two of America’s most beloved parks by rail.
Yellowstone and Yosemite are two names that instantly evoke visions of some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes. Yet, while Yellowstone National Park’s bubbling hydrothermal wonders and dynamic geology captivate the imagination, they are seldom linked to Yosemite National Park’s towering sequoias and sheer granite cliffs.
But that’s not the case on the Yellowstone to Yosemite by Rail train trip with Railbookers. It not only links the two national parks, but also includes a trip over the Continental Divide, stops in major cities, and plenty of Rocky Mountain views.

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