T LOunge for September 22th 2025

Posted on September 22, 2025

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Darlings, it’s MONDAY and that calls for a quiet, soothing sort of eleganza, don’t you find? Place your cocktails on white linen and enjoy the view. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve earned it or not. It’s there for you.

Adele Joins Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus as the Latest Rumored Headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Who’s it going to be?

On top of bringing football fans together for the biggest game of the season, the Super Bowl has also birthed many iconic pop culture moments thanks to its highly-coveted halftime show. Artists like Prince, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga have taken over football stadiums for uninterrupted 15-minute performances dedicated to their musical legacies, and after Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s epic halftime show last year, fans have been theorizing which stars will take the stage for Super Bowl LX.
A few of the names floating around? That’d be football’s first lady, Taylor Swift, all-around icon Miley Cyrus, and—most recently—the 21st-century queen of power ballads, Adele. While the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show headliner remains a mystery, here’s why these artists make a compelling case…

 

Taylor Swift’s Party of a Showgirl is getting a theatrical release – and we’ve got all the details
Grab your boas and your sequins…

Taylor Swift’s new album is just around the corner — and to say we’re excited would be an understatement. Because, let’s be real, we are all ready to throw on our sequins, don our highest platform heels, toss a feather boa around our shoulders, and, basically, go full showgirl.
Luckily, Swift knows that her fans simply love going all out for her new eras. And this time, she’s given us the gift of an official release party. (Everyone say thank you, Taylor Swift.) Alongside the launch of her new album, Swift will be releasing a cinematic celebration of the album known, very appropriately, as Party of a Showgirl.

 

3 things to try if you simply cannot wake up when it’s still dark outside
Since you can’t see the sun, you’ll have to make your own light.

I used to find it almost impossible to wake up in the dark – that is, until I revamped my entire sleep-wake routine.
I’m a freelancer, so I make my own hours, and up until a few years ago, I never set a morning alarm. I adhered to the philosophy: “I wake up when I wake up.” But come mid-October? That’s when things got really bleak. It was so dark in the early morning that I’d wake up, burrow in my bed, and fall in and out of sleep for at least an hour until I was finally like, “Yeah, I need to start my day.”

 

19 unusual advent calendars for those sick of chocolate
A cocoa-free countdown.

Last year, the best advent calendars were ones packed with viral beauty and fragrances. But this year, unique advent calendars stuffed with festive candles, sweet treats, coffee pods, stationery and sex toys are the ones reigning supreme — at least in my opinion. And having reviewed hundreds of Christmas countdowns over the last three festive seasons, I like to think that counts.

 

Does sleeping on your front give you wrinkles? Like, really?
Beauty sleep works best when you do it right.

Sleep might be the most underrated step in your skincare regime. While we can slather on the serums and stick religiously to our SPF routine, if we spend eight hours a night scrunching our face into the pillow, all that effort could be quietly undone. According to leading dermatologists and aestheticians, how we sleep matters just as much as how long we sleep – and the way our face meets the pillow at night could be accelerating facial wrinkles, sleep lines and even fine lines before their time. Nightmare!

 

Types of jeans for women: every fit explained, from barrel to wide-leg
Name a harder working item in your wardrobe.

Finding the best jeans for women is no mean feat – and part of that challenge is understanding why there are quite so many types of jeans to choose from. Jeans make up around 90% of my wardrobe – they’re the item of clothing I reach for the most – but there are only a few pairs I actually love.
Some are too tight on my thighs, ankles or waist; others gape around the back. Some fall too short in the leg. Some loose their shape in the wash. Annoying – but when you own the perfect style that hugs you in all the right places? You will feel like you’ve hit the jackpot. The first step to finding the perfect pair is understanding, of all the different types of jeans out there, which are best for you. And I’ve found a perfect formula.

 

106 celebrity Halloween costumes that will stand the test of time
Kendall and Kylie Jenner’s Lizzie McGuire costumes are what dreams are made of.
The best celebrity Halloween costumes of all time run the gamut in terms of style, subject, and execution.
Some of the greatest ones are fresh takes on classic characters, such as when Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum went as Rosemary and her baby in 2023. Others are just brilliant feats of glam, for example, Halsey as a mermaid.
Some celebrities have rocked costumes inspired by classic Halloween movies, such as when Jordin Sparks, Dove Cameron and Sofia Carson dressed up as the witches from Hocus Pocus. And others just went for, well, looking hot. (Please see Megan Fox as Pamela Anderson. What a moment!) And then there is Heidi Klum and her infamous Halloween parties over the years.

 

Elegant And Long-Lasting: Why Electrical Diffusers Are the Perfect Home Fragrance Solution For Autumn
Transform your space

For the longest time, luxury candles have been considered the number one when it comes to home fragrance. And whilst I love lighting a candle at the end of the long day, you have to keep an eye on it; they require quite a bit of care. Plus, they’re not cheap, and some burn far too quickly. I want to fill my home with beautiful, long-lasting scent and not have to think too much about it. This is why I am making the case for electric diffusers, which, to me, are the smartest and arguably superior home fragrance choice.

 

Top Hairstylists Just Gave Us the Lowdown—‘Toasted Beige’ Is the Perfect Blonde for Autumn
The perfect warm hue for the colder months
We can no longer deny it, autumn is well and truly upon us. And while we’re in the process of switching over our wardrobes and swapping in more nourishing products, it’s also a great opportunity to take stock of our strands. Perhaps you went a little lighter for summer, and want to lean into the “goth girl” trend for the colder months—or perhaps you want to change up the colour. In any case, there is no shortage of hair inspo this season, and my favourite may just be a very cosy-season feeling shade: toasted beige. Read on to get the lowdown.

 

8 Fresh Ways To Upgrade A Classic French Manicure For Autumn, From The Macro French To Monochrome Twists
Time for a seasonal refresh.

Though we might be experiencing sudden bouts of rain and a chill in the air that signals summer is well and truly behind us, if there’s one silver lining as we transition into a new season it’s the inevitable autumn refresh, whether that’s retiring rompers for suede jackets or leaving behind the bold, bright manicures of peak-summer and once again rotating between oxblood reds and deep liquorice.

 

Belt Bags Are Back in a Big Way for Fall and Winter 2025
Cargo belt bags will free your hands and instantly upgrade any look, per street style experts.

Is it a belt, a purse, or a fanny pack? Cargo belt bags are all of them and none of them at once.
It’s true that, at first glance, this season’s take on the belt bag might seem like an ordinary fanny pack—that comfortable, sometimes underestimated accessory that has saved us all from more than one tight spot. However, this trend goes much further. It’s a reinvention of the accessory, taking the concept of a stylish wide belt and adding pockets.
It stands out because it not only serves a practical function of storing small items, but its design also provides an instant touch of style. And it’s been seen everywhere lately: from street style in capital cities like Copenhagen to the most groundbreaking looks of fashion content creators, a coincidence that points to being a great bet for this season.

 

The Best Boxed White Wines, Ranked — and No. 1 Might Be the Ultimate Wine Buy
From crisp Sauvignon Blanc to easy-drinking Chardonnay, these boxed wines prove that great flavor can come in a budget-friendly package.

While wine snobs might turn up their noses at the thought of boxed wine, the large-format packaging offers a lot of upside. One of boxed wine’s many boons is its convenience: one package holds up to four times the volume of a standard wine bottle, is significantly lighter compared to glass, and is often sold at a lower price point.
The lighter packaging is also key to the lower carbon footprint of boxed wine compared to a standard bottle, as these wines are lighter to ship, less fragile (which helps avoid single-use protective packaging), and pack into shipping boxes more conveniently.

 

Myha’la on playing the voice of reason in tech’s messiest biopic
The actress speaks to Dazed about her new film Swiped – a biopic of the founder of Bumble and Tinder – the optimism of the 2010s, and why friendship doesn’t mean tolerating mistreatment

I’m interviewing Myha’la Herrold at the Soho Hotel, London, directly opposite a giant Bumble ad featuring couples who met on the app with the slogan “For the Love of Love.” It feels fitting (and probably purposefully selected) as we discuss her role as Tisha in Rachel Lee Goldenberg’s Swiped, a biographical drama about Whitney Wolfe Herd, Bumble’s founder and Tinder’s co-founder. “It’s insane that we don’t know a woman co-founded the biggest dating app [Tinder] of all time”, Myha’la exclaims.
Swiped recounts Wolfe Herd’s mistreatment at Tinder, the harassment she endured after suing the company, and how it led her to create Bumble. Since Wolfe Herd signed an NDA as part of her settlement with Tinder, she could not participate in the film. For producer and star Lily James (who plays Wolfe Herd), her silence was one of the reasons she wanted to make the movie: “Part of why I wanted to make this film is to explore how NDAs are weaponised against women. In a way, this film becomes a form of reclamation not just for Whitney but for women who have been told to keep quiet,” she told Bloomberg.

 

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Filming Updates, Cast, Release Date, and Everything We Know So Far
From casting additions to potential comic plot lines.

Spider-Man 4 (officially Spider-Man: Brand New Day) is right around the corner, and, in a twist no one saw coming, Stranger Things star Sadie Sink is reportedly joining Tom Holland for the long-anticipated installment.
Four years after the premiere of No Way Home, we finally got confirmation that our favorite arachnid, brought to life by British actor Tom Holland, will be returning to our screens soon, and new details keep popping up daily. Holland first stepped into the superhero’s shoes in Spider-Man: Homecoming, which premiered in 2017. He was joined by Zendaya and Jacob Batalon, who portrayed the film’s main secondary characters.

 

Paul Mescal Is Trying to Break Your Heart
There may be no actor better at playing emotional devastation. We met up with him in London to try to figure out why

FROM THE OUTSIDE, it’s easy to see what might be great about being inside the head of Paul Mescal, what with all of the A-list directors clamoring to cast him and the A-list designers clamoring to get his legs in their short-shorts and the adorable videos of him dancing at Glastonbury with his girlfriend, Gracie Abrams, who made the relationship internet-­official with an Instagram post of herself and Mescal lying together all cozy and blissful in the sun. What with all the nominations (Emmy, Oscar) and all the wins (Olivier, BAFTA) and all the critics calling him a “generational talent” and “the next Marlon Brando” and “untainted by vanity or ego.” What with the fact that everyone who ever mentions him seems to fall all over themselves to gush not just over his acting chops but also about the supreme menschiness of the man himself. “Such a genuinely wonderful and sweet and considerate and kind person,” effuses Oliver Hermanus, who directed him in The History of Sound, the first project that Mescal also executive-produced. “It’s actually nauseating to think of nothing unkind to say about Paul. [I just like] knowing that he’s out there.” Plus, Hermanus continues, “he has access to a very full range of emotions and ideas, and he’s really willing to explore them, to touch the live wire.”

 

Jimmy Kimmel and Disney Working to Reach Compromise to Bring His Show Back
Insiders caution that no agreement is in sight but discussions continue as Kimmel weighs concerns about staff job losses if show ends

There is no guarantee Kimmel and Disney will come to terms on agreement to return to the airwaves, these people cautioned. Nor is it clear where Kimmel’s mindset stands on what he would and would not accept from ABC as conditions of taking the stage again for “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” It’s understood that Kimmel is mindful of the effects a shutdown would have on dozens of his production staffers as well as vendors in Los Angeles who work on the show, according to one source with knowledge of the situation. The host is also aware some staff and crew members are still digging out of the financial hole created by the months-long writers and actors strikes in 2023.

 

Painting Your Ceiling? This Genius Trick Prevents Drips and Splatter
This is a true game-changer for DIY projects.

If you’ve ever done a DIY paint job, you know it’s hard work—and it can get a little messy. When painting ceilings, drips are the biggest problem because, unlike when you’re painting a wall, the paint can drip onto your face, clothes, and flooring. However, there’s a simple at-home solution that can help prevent them—and its probably already in your kitchen.

 

Dehydrating Blueberries Is the Secret to Snacking on Summer All Year
This easy process makes a healthy snack you’ll love.

Summer may be winding down, but blueberry season doesn’t have to end with the last farm-fresh pint. Dehydrating blueberries is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to savor summer well into the cold months. Find out how to dehydrate blueberries, whether you have a dehydrator or will be using your oven. With just a bit of planning, you can transform these juicy little powerhouses into chewy, concentrated bursts of flavor that are as versatile as they are delicious. The process is slow but mostly hands-off, and brings tasty rewards you can enjoy for months to come.

 

A Weekend Cleaning Schedule That Really Works—and Still Leaves You Time to Relax
Clean smarter, not longer, with this weekend plan.

Ahhh, the weekend … a time to relax, recharge, and, well, clean. The chores that don’t get done during the hustle and bustle of the week usually get pushed until your days off—and can seriously get in the way of your R&R.
We chatted with two cleaning experts who shared an easy weekend schedule for folks who want things tidy, while also enjoying their time off. The secret is in quick resets that make your home feel calmer without taking over your Saturday and Sunday. Let’s get to it!

 

Georgia’s ‘Little Grand Canyon’ Was Formed by Accident—and It Has 150-foot Drops and Scenic Hiking
Here’s how to plan a trip to Providence Canyon State Park.

Take one look at a photo of Providence Canyon State Park, and you might assume it’s a snapshot of somewhere like Bryce Canyon or Arches National Park; the coloring of the landscape is similar, and the canyons are dramatic. But, upon closer inspection, you’ll notice that the canyons in this Georgia park are actually gullies, and they’re quite a bit younger than the eroded landscapes you’ll find out west.

 

I’ve Lived in Lisbon for 4 Years—Here’s My No. 1 Travel Tip for Visiting Portugal (and It’s Free)
Golden hour in Portugal? Let’s just say you should see it for yourself.

There’s a lot to love about living in Portugal. It’s a nation absolutely brimming with history, culture, and oh-so-fantastic food.
But when people visit and ask me for advice on what to see, do, and eat, I’m more than happy to share my personal recommendations (seriously, slide me a DM, and I’ll share my private Google doc with you). There is, however, one travel tip I think everyone plotting a vacation here needs to know. And that is you should never—ever—skip a sunset.
Portugal’s skies are well-known for their bright blue appearance, often credited to its low air pollution and northern winds. And while the entire nation experiences spectacular sunsets thanks to its varied landscapes and wide ocean views, few spots are as perfect for a momentary pause to watch the sun go down as in Lisbon.

 

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