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T LOunge for January 21st 2026

Posted on January 21, 2026

Pin1925 at Pompadour Restaurant – Edinburgh, Scotland

Well, we had to let the sunlight in some time. Might as well do it in a gorgeous LOunge with fabulous views, yes? It’s WEDNESDAY. Everything is still terrible, just as you left it. Take a seat and put it all off for as long as possible.

Tom Blyth Has What It Takes to be the Next James Bond
The People We Meet On Vacation star on entering his rom-com era, seeing your internet-boyfriend fancams, and his dream of playing a spy—any, but also that one.
Tom Blyth initially said no to starring in People We Meet On Vacation, the adaptation of Emily Henry’s best-selling novel of the same name. “I wasn’t sure I was in my rom-com era yet,” he says. This was before he played an anxious and closeted gay cop in last year’s deeply affecting Plainclothes, and a scene-stealing mischievous prisoner in Wasteman, which will be out in the US later this year. He also filmed Watch Dogs, an adventure movie adapted from the video game of the same name.
After the trifecta of what Blyth describes as playing “some sort of either tormented or tormenting character, or in some cases both,” would it be too easy to say he wanted a vacation?

‘The Traitors’ Star Monét X Change Declares War on ‘Real Housewives’
Monét X Change arrived in the Scottish Highlands ready to pawn honesty for pocket change.
Sporting a green tartan jacket and matching eyeshadow, she bore a hunger to lie and deceive all the way to finale night. At the very least, Monét X Change wanted to get farther than drag sister and collaborator Bob the Drag Queen last year.
Like nearly every other contestant cast on the latest season of the most-watched unscripted show in America, The Traitors, Monét came to Scotland with hopes of landing the titular role of “traitor,” which involves being tasked every night with committing murder. For many fans who have seen numerous compilation videos of her lying to friends for sport, it wasn’t a matter of if our favorite trickster from East Flatbush with classical opera training would get the call, but when.

How To Keep Every Suede Piece in Your Wardrobe Looking Brand New
And the product the experts swear by
If you’ve been keeping a ready eye on the winter trends, I’m sure you don’t need me to tell you that suede is having a real moment. Seen across the AW25 catwalks, as well as in the new season drops at many of our favourite luxury and high street brands, velvety smooth leather pieces are fast becoming the trend to invest in this season.
Yet, there’s no denying that while suede looks undeniably chic, it does come with a few drawbacks. Unlike traditional leather jackets, which feature a wipe-clean outer and can be the perfect cover-up for rainy days, suede is much less amenable. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that suede is to leather what Paris Hilton is to Nicole Richie—both stylish in their own way, but one has a few more diva demands up its sleeve.

I Tried Pilates Pelvic Curls Every Day For A Week – And They Changed How My Body Felt After Sitting All Day
I’ve eased years of stiffness, tightness, and tension.
As someone who spends hours on end sitting at my desk, I’ve recently been struggling with niggling lower back pain and stiffness in my hips and glutes. Knowing Pilates can help to support mobility and posture, when pelvic curls were recommended to me, I was keen to give them a try.
A classic, low-impact move designed to mobilise the spine and gently re-engage the core, Pilates pelvic curls look simple enough at first glance. And anything that’s accessible, and easy to slot into a busy day, is the kind of exercise I know I’m more likely to stick to.
Extended sitting doesn’t just feel uncomfortable, either. Research shows it’s linked to reductions in spinal mobility, particularly when movement is limited throughout the day. I’ll admit (even despite my Apple watch’s regular reminders), I don’t move nearly enough while I’m working.

Where to buy all the iconic knitwear, accessories & outfits featured in The Traitors
We know you’re here for Jade’s giant cardi.
The Traitors is back on our screens with season 4 to inject some excitement into our January, and the cast are looking especially… cosy. Sure, there are far more pressing things to be focusing on, but our eyes keep being drawn to the colourful jumpers, thick knits and printed sweater vests populating the screen.
If you’re looking for a detailed breakdown of our fabulous host’s outfits – and why wouldn’t you be, she’s a style icon – we’ve already got you sorted with a detailed breakdown of Claudia Winkleman’s wardrobe this season, along with insights from her stylist, Sinead McKeefry.

What are peptides, and should you be using them in your skincare regime?
These amino acids are the key to keeping a youthful complexion.
After years of little-to-no acknowledgement, it seems like peptides are finally getting the respect they’ve been long overdue for. But what are peptides? Essentially, the building blocks for your skin, these short chains of amino acids are responsible for triggering your skin cells to produce collagen and elastin. Basically, they ensure boosted firmness and skin elasticity.
With some of the biggest brands – think: Nip + Fab, Medik8 and Kate Somerville – spotlighting the ingredient in their facial serums, best moisturisers and cleansers, it’s no surprise that searches for ‘peptides’ are up by over a third on Boots. Further, Google sees an average of 73.1k of us searching for the term each month.
Which leads us to the important questions: what are the side effects of peptides, and how can we best incorporate them into our skincare regimes? We’ve asked the skincare and dermatology experts — and they’ve shared all their knowledge.

Is aloe vera good for skin? A dermatologist weighs in
A powerhouse ingredient for soothing and calming irritated skin.
Is aloe vera good for skin? While having a prickly appearance, inside the spiky green plant is a clear gel that can be particularly beneficial for those with dry, sensitive and irritated skin.
Want to know exactly how to use aloe vera as a skincare ingredient? We asked a dermatologist to get to the bottom of it – keep reading to find out how to integrate it into your skincare routine.

Sophie Turner‘s Crime Thriller ‘Steal’ Will Have You Hooked: Here‘s What The New Series Is All About
Fans of heist capers and morally complex characters should cue this one up immediately.
A billion-pound robbery that has devastating repercussions, with a huge mystery at the heart and a healthy dose of action? And it stars Sophie Turner in the lead role? Count us in.
Steal is a fresh take on the heist genre, from Prime Video. The six-part series goes beyond the usual, challenging expectations and delivers some interesting commentary on society, making it the perfect weekend binge.

Loving ‘Seven Dials’? These Are 5 Agatha Christie Series To Watch On BBC Once You’re Finished
From Towards Zero to Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? there’s no shortage of the ‘Queen of Crime’s’ murder mysteries to add to your watch list.
Christie’s Seven Dials is currently occupying Netflix’s number one spot in the top ten series in the UK, and with good reason. It contains all the necessary components needed for making a great thriller: high-stakes drama; scandal; dark plot twists; and great character development.
The series is led by Mia McKenna Bruce, who plays Lady Eileen ‘Bundle’ Brent, a popular socialite thrust into the centre of a sinister espionage conspiracy after an innocent prank turned deadly at a 1920s country house.
Aside from a star-studded cast (including Helena Bonham Carter and Iain Glen), much of the series’ success is down to Christie’s masterful storytelling which earned her the title of ‘Queen of Crime’.
If you’ve already finished watching the series, keep reading to discover more of Christie’s whodunnit murder mysteries.

Our 25 Most Popular Soup Recipes of all Time
These are the soups that F&W readers come back to year after year, spanning beloved classics from around the world and chef-inspired favorites.
It’s always soup season. Ever satisfying, often easy, and always welcome, it’s a symbol of sick days and snow days, cozy nights and long weekends. (Even in the heart of summer, what’s better than a cooling bowl of chilled soup?) This collection brings together Food & Wine’s most popular soups of all time, spanning quick weeknight favorites, restaurant-inspired classics, and traditional recipes that have earned lasting devotion. From silky purées to restorative, slurpable noodles, these are the soups we return to again and again, no matter the time of year.

What Is Beer Brûlée? This Cozy German Drink Is Making a Comeback
It might be trending now, but this beverage is centuries old.
Imagine a perfect pint of beer, and you’re probably picturing something ice cold with a moderate amount of foam on top. You’re likely not conjuring dreams of a warm drink, and certainly not visualizing a mug of ale that’s just had a searing-hot stick of metal submerged in it. But you might change your tune soon.
Brooklyn-based brewery Grimm Artisanal Ales quickly racked up Instagram views earlier this winter when it shared a short clip of a red-hot (literally) metal spike being submerged in a glass of cold, dark stout. The beer immediately began bubbling around the spike, with a frothy, caramel-colored foam gradually rising to the top of the glass until the metal was removed.
In the end, audiences are left looking at a beer with a towering layer of silky foam, the color of a toasted marshmallow, sitting atop the stout. This satisfying, simple video has since been viewed almost three million times on Instagram, but it was the caption that really caught my attention.

David and Victoria Beckham’s Alleged Family Feud: A Timeline
After years of rumored infighting, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham just broke his silence on all the drama.
During his first public appearance post-Brooklyn Gate, David Beckham says his kids have “made mistakes” on social media. But before you go reading too much into this, it was during a discussion about the pros and cons of social media in general, and he was chatting to CNBC, not TMZ.
“The bad we’ve talked about with what kids can access these days, it can be dangerous. But what I have found personally, especially with my kids as well, use it for the right reasons,” he said, per People. “And I have tried to do the same, I’ve tried to do the same with my children, to educate them. They make mistakes, but children are allowed to make mistakes. That is how they learn. That is what I try to teach my kids…. You sometimes have to let them make those mistakes as well.”

22 February Nail Ideas to Try, From Minimalist Dots to Chrome Heart Tips
February simultaneously exists as one of the dreariest months and one of the most romantic. It’s the dead of winter, and spring still feels eons away. But Valentine’s Day provides a bright spot. While you may gravitate toward cool, dark, and moody manicures to mimic the frigid vibe, you can instead go bold and bright to get a bit of visual respite from these dull days.
This month is prime time to embrace bright, bold colors, top nail trends, and romantic themes. Get experimental with textures as well—from 3D designs to velvet finishes and chrome accents, your options are wide-reaching. To help you do so, we asked a few nail artists for their favorite February nail looks. From celestial designs to trippy tips, we’ve got 22 fabulous options for you to choose from. Check them out below—and have fun trying to pick just one of these looks to recreate.

Kristin Davis Doesn’t Believe the ‘Sex and the City’ Franchise Is Over: “We Will Do Something Else”
The actress admitted she hasn’t watched the series finale of ‘And Just Like That,’ arguing that she didn’t think season three should have been the end of the spinoff.
Kristin Davis doesn’t think the And Just Like That series finale is the end of the Sex and the City franchise.
During Sunday’s episode of Are You A Charlotte?, the actress and her former co-star Mario Cantone discussed their thoughts on the HBO Max spinoff ending after its third season. Cantone, who portrayed Anthony Marantino across both shows, noted that he “just wanted one more season,” which Davis agreed with, noting, “I agree. I absolutely wanted one more season, too.”
“I don’t care what anybody says, that was not a series finale,” Cantone argued. “It was a season finale, but that wasn’t a series finale.”

Blake Lively’s unsealed texts to Taylor Swift call Justin Baldoni a ‘doofus’ who ‘thinks he’s a writer now’
Lively also referred to Swift as “the world’s absolute greatest friend ever” in excerpts of messages unsealed as part of her ongoing legal fight with Baldoni.
Blake Lively has made relatively few public comments about her experience with Justin Baldoni, her It Ends With Us director and costar, ever since their lives were engulfed in an ongoing legal battle that kicked off shortly after the film’s 2024 premiere. But in private, Lively was prolific in her criticisms of the filmmaker while they shot the romantic drama.
A newly and only partially unsealed document obtained by PEOPLE includes several excerpts of messages Lively allegedly sent to her longtime friend Taylor Swift while in production on It Ends With Us. Lively referred to Baldoni as a “clown” and as “this doofus director of my movie” who “thinks he’s a writer now.”

Alexander Skarsgård responds to speculation that he came out as bisexual
“It was definitely not an intended statement,” the actor said of his viral comments at the Zurich Film Festival.
Alexander Skarsgård is responding to speculation about his sexuality.
The Big Little Lies actor can next be seen in Pillion, in which he plays a biker gang member who begins a BDSM relationship with a shy young man (Harry Melling). While promoting the film at the Zurich Film Festival in the fall, Skarsgård’s choice of words — which included a reference to Pillion having some connection to “what I’ve done in the past” — led to online conjecture about his sexual orientation.

Down Under With Tommy Paul, the Biggest Heartthrob in Tennis
Tommy Paul—the current world number 20 in men’s tennis, with a career high ranking of eight—is bouncing a sun-faded basketball around the bluestone patio of his Melbourne, Australia rental home. He’s staying here with his fiancé, the entrepreneur and content creator Paige Lorenze, while preparing to play in the first major tournament of the tennis calendar: the Australian Open. Off-duty in camo lacrosse shorts and a camo New Balance hat (with Paul, there’s no such thing as too much camo), he’s sinking threes and talking about an enormous marlin that his friend, the Aussie golfer Greg Norman, once caught near the Great Barrier Reef. Paul, one learns, is just obsessed with sport, and he’s got the athletic super-acumen to basically be good at… well, all of them. But tennis is his first love, with fishing a close second, and after battling through injuries for much of the 2025 season, Paul is “feeling great”—and ready to get after it, surface to sea, in ‘26.

‘Devil Wears Prada 2,’ ‘And Just Like That’ Costume Designer Molly Rogers to Receive SeriesFest Excellence in Costume Design Award
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” costume designer Molly Rogers is set to receive SeriesFest‘s Excellence in Costume Design Award.
Rogers who also worked on HBO Max’s “Sex and the City” reboot, “And Just Like That” will receive the award on March 7 during the 12th annual SeriesFest. The event, presented in collaboration with Matthew Morris Salon to commemorate their 20th Anniversary, will celebrate Rogers’ career.
“It is an honor to be recognized by SeriesFest,” said Rogers. “When we started on ‘Sex and the City’ in 1998, we couldn’t anticipate how the audience would react to the costume design. It’s been such a joy to see the fandom for these characters and their fashion over the years.”

Are You Washing Your Jeans Too Often? Experts Say You Probably Are
Washing your jeans too frequently can cause the fabric and colors to wear prematurely.
While some clothes should always be washed after one use, other garments can be worn a few times before tossing them into the hamper, which is typically the case for jeans. But while you may not wash your denim every day, the question of just how frequently your jeans should be washed remains a conundrum for many.
To help answer this debate, we turned to our readers. In a recent Instagram poll, we asked how often our followers wash their jeans. Of the 6,575 people who responded, 57 percent wash their jeans after every couple of wears, 29 percent wash them only when they have to, 13 percent wash them after every wear, and two percent never wash them.
Despite this being a divisive topic, experts say there is a general rule of thumb for deciding how often to wash your denim.

How to Steam Clean Your Oven for an Easy Deep Clean Without Harsh Chemicals
Remove stubborn stains and debris using nothing but water and a few pantry ingredients.
If commercial oven cleaners leave you unsatisfied, or you’re wary of certain cleaning chemicals, consider oven steam cleaning. In place of harsh chemicals, this highly effective method relies on the power of steam to loosen stubborn grime and grease. Making it easier to wipe away residue, steam cleaning is an eco-friendly way to tackle tough stains and leave your oven sparkling clean.
“Steam is a game-changer for the whole kitchen, but especially the oven. It cuts through grease, sanitizes surfaces, and eliminates endless scrubbing,” says executive chef Jeanne Strout. “In restaurant kitchens, we steam clean our equipment to keep it super clean without solely relying on a ton of harsh chemicals that create fumes and aren’t food-safe.”
Easy to execute and effective, here are the best methods for steam cleaning an oven. The appropriate method for you will depend on the type of appliance you own and the supplies at hand.

Fabric Softener Ruins Towels Faster Than You Think—Here’s What to Do Instead
This laundry room staple may be ruining your towels.
Sometimes, it isn’t about adding more products or time-consuming steps; in fact, removing one may be just what’s called for. In this instance, the extraneous step is using fabric softener when laundering towels—and it’s not just superfluous. While fabric softener may seem like the logical choice for extra-soft linens (the name implies it!), it’s actually one of the quickest ways to dull towels’ performance.
Remember: The simplest approach is often the most effective—and very Martha-coded. Here’s why experts, including Martha herself, advise skipping fabric softener for towels, and what to do instead.

This Country Has Europe’s Largest Glacier—Plus Active Volcanoes, a ‘Diamond’ Beach, and Gorgeous Lagoons
Iceland’s Vatnajökull Glacier is one of the most beautiful—and geologically important—places in the country.
Glaciers are some of Earth’s most ethereal—and mighty—natural wonders. But few are more stunning than Iceland’s Vatnajökull ice cap. Covering more than 3,000 square miles and eight percent of the country, it’s not only Iceland’s largest glacier but the largest in Europe.
It’s said that if Vatnajökull was spread evenly over the entirety of Iceland, it would form a 98-foot-thick layer of ice. But it’s not just the glacier’s size that makes it remarkable; beneath its glassy surface lie at least seven volcanoes (most of which are active), caldera lakes, and bubbling cauldrons of geothermal activity.

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