T LOunge for April 14th 2025

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We regret to inform you that it’s MONDAY. The good news is that we have a LOvely LOunge for you to spend the entire, horrid day. Let’s be irresponsible and do nothing all day, yes? Yes.

Aimee Lou Wood Says She Received An Apology From ‘SNL’ For Their Treatment Of Her In White Lotus Spoof
The actor called the portrayal of her White Lotus character ‘mean and unfunny.’
On Sunday, actor Aimee Lou Wood shared a series of Instagram stories in which she weighed in on Saturday Night Live’s portrayal of her character on The White Lotus. The live sketch show aired a pre-taped spoof of the popular HBO series called ‘The White Potus,’ replacing most characters with members of Donald Trump’s family. Wood’s character on the show, Chelsea, was portrayed by cast member Sarah Sherman.

5 ways to style barrel-leg jeans for spring, according to a denim-obsessed fashion writer
There’s a new silhouette on the denim scene
As a true denim enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for the latest denim trends and best jean styles, and as we transition into spring, there’s a new “It-jean” on the horizon: the barrel leg, also known as horseshoe jeans.
Ever since the demise of the skinny jean in 2017, looser fits have dominated the fashion world. From mum jeans to dad jeans, boyfriend jeans, and beyond, comfort has reigned supreme. The barrel leg follows suit, combining a relaxed fit with a structured design. These jeans sit high on the waist, flare out at the mid-thigh, and then taper at the ankle, creating the dramatic curve that gives the style its name.

Here’s how to get ‘expensive-looking’ skin on a budget—according to top experts and aestheticians
Youthful, glowy and healthy
The shift away from make-up to luxe skincare has been well documented. As someone who used to wear heavy coverage foundation most days, and never left the house without a full face of make-up, my mornings look very different these days. In recent years, I’ve opted for a pared-down regimen that prioritises skin that looks healthy, fresh, and—I suppose you could say—expensive.

Without a doubt, these are the 25 best floral perfumes of all time
Yes, even if you usually hate petal-infused fragrances
Floral perfumes aren’t for everyone—I get it. But I want you to hear me out for just one minute, because as a beauty editor of nearly a decade, I can tell you for certain that floral perfumes have an unduly bad reputation. In fact, every floral perfume hater that I’ve met has got it all wrong. The truth is, the best perfumes in existence are mostly blends that include petals from the most beautiful-smelling flowers.
When you hear the terms ‘floral perfume’ or ‘floral fragrance’, I want you to rid your mind of any negative connotations. Now that we’re finally experiencing warm temperatures once again, I promise you that the majority of the most classic perfumes of all time and the best summer perfumes are, indeed, florals. Forget the strong, powdered roses and powerful, heady championing of lily of the valley, and instead think about burying your nose into a crisp bouquet of crunchy greens and delicate petals. Yep, flowery fragrances in 2025 are totally wearable—they’re fresh fragrances that please every nose. Oh, and they’re long-lasting, too.

Candles are a staple in my home all year-round, and these 9 spring candles make it smell *so* fresh and luxurious
I’ve tested hundreds
I’m putting it out there: spring candles aren’t typically something I invest in. While I spend most of the year burning luxury candles in every corner of my home, springtime leaves me feeling a little lost when it comes to my home fragrance. While winter candles warm up my soul and autumn candles bring all of the cosy vibes, as soon as spring hits I just can’t seem to make my mind up on what it is I want my candles to do for me.
It is my job to research the best candles and fragrances that money can buy, and I’m sad to admit that spring candles usually let me down. In order for a candle to do its job well, it needs to deliver a punchy throw that fills a room and, of course, smell absolutely divine. Come spring, I want all of the fresh-home vibes—I’m talking delicate florals, freshly washed linen, and juicy greens. And while many candles that fall into these categories smell great in their jars, in my experience, the throws can leave me feeling depleted.

This perfume was created in 1872, and I wear it today—it’s musky, sexy and deserves a spot in your collection
It smells nearly identical, 153 years later
Fragrance is woven into the tapestry of all of our lives, whether we like it or not. As such, a single scent has the ability to carry whole worlds and histories inside—some can even operate as a time-capsule to bygone eras; a world, say, under the rule of Queen Victoria, when smog, sooty fog and coal dust swirled around the streets of London.
The year is 1870, and amidst the churn of the city was an oasis on Jermyn Street, where aromatic, steam-like vapours cut through the detritus. These heady smells made their way next door to William Penhaligon—a humble Cornish barber, who had risen to the Royal Court. It was an intoxicating scent; at once herbaceous, with heady notes of lavender, but with a lick of human sweat and warm musk. After he had finished trimming the beards of the elite, like the Shah of Persia, Penhaligon was partial to adding a touch of eau de toilette, and so, the brand’s very first perfume, Hammam Bouquet was born in 1872.

A nail expert just confirmed that *everyone* will be wearing butter yellow nails this spring—and I’m obsessed
Not only has spring’s arrival provided a much-needed boost of sunshine, but for me, it has bestowed the perfect opportunity to refresh my nail game. And while there are certain nail trends and manicure colours that roll around every spring—florals, pastels and French tips to name a few—this season’s most popular colour is proving to be one that will unite minimalists and those who like to opt for something more experimental when they visit the nail salon. Enter: butter yellow nails. Set to be the standout shade of spring 2025, this warm, buttery hue strikes the perfect balance between a neutral nail look and an elevated pastel. And it’s surprisingly versatile.

Is lip liner dead?
It’s been a tough old time for makeup lately, and lip liner is the most recent makeup staple to get put on a Performance Improvement Plan. It follows a wider beauty reassessment that’s seen mascara get benched for barely-there lashes paired with a more statement lip, meanwhile under-eye concealer has undergone a renaissance, with many embracing their natural shadow over a brightening hit of coverage.

How to nail perfect beach waves with minimal effort
Which means more time for mojitos…
All this sunshine got you in the mood for holiday-inspired hair? Say hello to laidback-looking beach waves, which continue to be one of the most sought-after hair styles come summer.
Whether sprinkled with salt from the sea (or your favourite salt spray) and styled minimally to add to the air of nonchalance, beach waves are the off-duty equivalent to no-makeup-makeup. Like no makeup-makeup though, often the most “effortless” looking styles take the most work to create.
The good news is that beach waves can be fairly easy to create, it just depends on how glossy vs undone you want it to look.

The 2025 hair trends that are dominating your FYP
Setting the tone.
We may be a third of the way through the year, but if you need a recap on the 2025 hair trends that have been (and will continue) dominating our fyp, you’ve come to the right place. We got in touch with the leading hair pros and tastemakers to get their steer on what to watch out for at the start of the year, and so far, so accurate. Although, we’ve seen a couple of curveballs enter the arena, too.
One major movement? Fresh interpretations of trad trends are in. “We’re seeing an increased interest in reinventing classic hairstyles in a modern way, like a messy textured bob as opposed to something laser cut,” notes Joanna Christie, CMO at Treatwell. “Continuing on from this theme, hairstyles that highlight a person’s natural texture have grown in popularity, over drastic hair texture changes that come from straightening treatments,” Joanna adds.

Katy Perry Shares First Look Inside Capsule Ahead of Space Launch
“I think I’m gonna sing,” she says in the clip. “I’ve got to sing in space!”
Katy Perry is almost ready for launch — and she’s giving fans a peek inside the capsule before liftoff.
The pop star is set to board Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission on Monday morning (April 14), joining a groundbreaking, all-female crew for the company’s 11th human spaceflight.
Ahead of launch, Perry shared a behind-the-scenes look from inside the capsule, posting a video to Instagram where she appears in full flight gear with her fellow passengers.

The freaky part of allergy season that no one warned you about
If you dislike insects, you’ll hate this.
Pollen allergy season is getting longer and more intense as the climate changes, creating more misery for allergy sufferers. But it’s not the only type of allergy threat getting worse with warming.
There are other allergens, like mold spores, whose spread coincides with higher temperatures and weather disruption. But one of the most insidious and underrated dangers is now coming from stinging and biting insects. These wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, and bees are showing up in new areas and in greater numbers as more places become suitable for their hives, nests, and colonies.

What’s So Great About ‘The Pitt’?
The series, which wrapped up its first season, has built up a rabid following, with social media memes and fan crushes on its star, Noah Wyle.
If you’ve recently found yourself Googling complex medical terminology, fighting the urge to rewatch the 1990s drama “E.R.” or nurturing a budding crush on the actor Noah Wyle, you may be “Pitt”-pilled.
The new Max show “The Pitt,” which follows Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch (played by Mr. Wyle) and a motley cast of medical workers during one chaotic 15-hour shift in a Pittsburgh emergency department as it unfolds hour by hour, has become a somewhat unexpected hit. With its first season ending on Thursday, fans are already hankering for more episodes, even though the second season — which will take place over the 4th of July — will not be back until January 2026.

“I’m Really Good at Using My Body”: Brandon Sklenar, by Sydney Sweeney
Brandon Sklenar is a chill guy—he spent the pandemic in a bungalow, tripping on mushrooms and writing music. He’s also a bit of a daredevil, doing all his own stunts on 1923, the Taylor Sheridan–created Western that made him a star. And he’s got a romantic side too, playing the other guy caught between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in It Ends With Us. In Drop, Sklenar’s new movie about a date from hell, he sort of combines all three, trying to uncover who exactly is sending digital threats to the woman he met on an app. But who is he, really? Sydney Sweeney, his costar in the upcoming thriller The Housemaid, called him up to find out.

‘The Pitt’ Background Actors on Faking Pregnancies and Pretending to Be Nurses ‘Every Day for Seven Months’
When background actors secure a job, most expect to be working a few days, at most. They don’t expect to be working every day for months.
Last July, a casting call went out for a new show, “The Pitt,” which had a unique request: it was looking for background actors with open availability. “They gave us a loose date of July until February,” says Shaun Lagadi, who plays a nurse on the show.
The Max medical drama takes place throughout one 15-hour shift at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital, led by Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch. That continuity meant the background actors were needed every single day.

Jean Marsh, Emmy Winner and ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ Co-Creator, Dies at 90
Jean Marsh, the Emmy award-winning actor who co-created and acted in the ’70s British drama series “Upstairs, Downstairs,” died Sunday in her London home. She was 90.
Marsh’s death was confirmed by The New York Times, with the cause being complications of dementia, according to filmmaker and close friend Michael Lindsay-Hogg.
Marsh co-created “Upstairs, Downstairs” with actor Eileen Atkins. Marsh ended up playing Rose Buck, the house parlor maid, throughout 54 episodes of the show from 1971-1975. She also reprised her role in the 2010 continuation of the series.

A Minecraft Movie controversy explained: What is a “chicken jockey” and why is it driving theatergoers mad?
If you plan on seeing “A Minecraft Movie” soon, prepare for potentially obnoxious interruptions.
Since the theatrical release of Minecraft last Friday, dozens of videos have hit social media showing young audiences hooting, hollering, jumping from their seats, and throwing popcorn during certain scenes. One, in particular, features Jack Black’s Steve yelling, “Chicken jockey!” after a Minecraftian zombie child appears atop a square-headed chicken.
Reactions have been so frenzied that a handful of theaters have taken action to mitigate the madness. New Jersey’s Township Theatre, for example, mandated that minors seeing the film “MUST be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult,” per a post on the cinema’s Facebook account, citing “completely unacceptable behavior, including vandalism” by “large groups of unsupervised boys.”

13 Surprising Ways to Use Epsom Salt to Clean Your Home, According to Experts
Meet the unsung hero of your cleaning cabinet.
While Epsom salt usually brings to mind long soaks in hot baths, the naturally occurring compound has plenty of other practical household uses. From freshening up grout to deodorizing carpeting, Epsom salt is the gift that keeps on giving.
Not to be confused with table salt (sodium chloride), Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is a compound of magnesium, sulfur, and oxygen that has its own unique attributes. “It’s a reliable, sustainable helper that makes maintaining a naturally clean home more effortless,” says cleaning professional Trish Duarte.
As an environmentally safe alternative to many leading commercial cleaners, Epsom salt can come in handy during a variety of cleaning tasks. Here’s how cleaning professionals utilize this unsung hero of the cleaning cabinet.

Why Slow Baking Is the Best Way to Cook Salmon, According to Experts
This tried-and-true technique is our favorite way to cook salmon.
When it comes to the best way to cook salmon, low and slow is the only way to go. If a soft and buttery texture and fresh, full-bodied flavor is what you are looking for, slow-baking salmon will be a game changer. The easy, foolproof method is one of our favorites for so many reasons, from the overall flavor and texture to the hands-off approach and quick cleanup.
It’s the ideal choice for beginners and advanced home cooks alike. Simple flavors are a great match for this straightforward cooking method, which leaves more time for planning and prepping the rest of the menu. It may take a few more minutes than stovetop cooking or grilling, but the low-and-slow method wins in all the other ways.

25 Powder Room Ideas That Pack Big Style Into a Small Space
Take these compact rooms to the next level with some chic points of inspiration.
A powder room can be the perfect place to experiment with fun light fixtures, loud wallpapers, and bold color palettes. Now more than ever, with maximalism and more individual interiors on the rise, interior designers are using this small bathroom space to play with material, pattern, and color.
Here, we spoke to experts and aesthetes about how to curate the perfect powder room. Read on for a few ideas that will help liven up your half bath.

The Impressive Benefits of Cherries, Plus How to Enjoy Them—Whether Sweet or Tart
These superfoods will add more nutrition and flavor to your diet.
Late spring and early summer is the prime time for cherries, a juicy and delicious stone fruit. So much so that you might even consider pitting cherries a classic summer activity. But beyond adding flavor and color to seasonal dishes, cherries also boast an impressive nutritional profile. To find out more, we asked experts to share the benefits of cherries—both sweet and tart—along with ways to use this favorite fruit in recipes.

This National Park Has a Vineyard, Long-distance Bike Trail, and 60-foot Waterfall—and It’s Not Where You’d Expect
Come for the Cuyahoga Valley waterfalls, stay for the local wine.
A patchwork of plunging waterfalls, weather-pocked gorges, and forested trails bring nature buffs to Northeast Ohio. The draw? Cuyahoga Valley National Park, an outdoor oasis that’s less than 40 minutes from my front door in Cleveland.
I hike, bike, or run in the 33,000-acre destination almost monthly, and in this local’s guide to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, I’m sharing everything you need to know about visiting Ohio’s only national park.

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