Buddha-Bar Bar and Restaurant – Mykonos, Greece
Simmer down, everyone. Literally. It’s FRIDAY and it’s time to turn down the temperature on the burner, wouldn’t you say? Here is your prescription for the day: Stake out a section of the sky and claim it as your own. Spend all day staring at it. Do only what you feel like doing. Tab’s open. The weekend beckons.
It’s Sarah Sherman, Weirdo
The late-night favorite may have bombed her first ‘SNL’ audition, but good things come to those who wait. Now, with an HBO special and five seasons under her belt, she’s living her childhood dream “since I was, like, one.”
It’s hard to comprehend now that she’s become one of the biggest stars on Saturday Night Live’s current roster, but Sarah Sherman bombed her first audition. At age 22, she was experimenting with her comedy style out in Chicago when she was approached to participate in a showcase for SNL producers—five minutes for each comedian to show them what they’ve got. The general advice is to come prepared with five characters and impressions, the kind of bread-and-butter stuff the show is known for. That did not work for her.
What Happened to Lucille Ball’s Stolen 40-Carat Engagement Ring?
The legendary comic actress eloped with Desi Arnaz in 1940.
Ball and Arnaz had fallen fast—so fast that certain important details slipped their minds the day of their elopement. “Desi had planned to marry me at the office of Justice of the Peace John J.O’Brien,” Ball recalled in her memoir. “He had forgotten only one thing, a wedding ring.”
Arnaz’s business manager came to the rescue, running to Woolworth’s and buying the bride a brass ring to mark her nuptials. The justice of the peace drove them into the Connecticut countryside and they at last said their ‘I do’s.’
While the plain ring had priceless sentimental value, Arnaz later gifted Ball a cushion-cut diamond and a flashier sparkler which she called her “engagement ring” in her memoir. The latter was a stunning emerald-cut aquamarine set in a platinum band. It would vanish one night from Ball and Arnaz’s Chicago hotel room, never to be seen again.
From its unique design to its mysterious disappearance, here’s everything to know about Lucille Ball’s aquamarine engagement ring.
‘I Don’t Believe In Fashion Regrets’: How Simone Ashley Learnt To Express Herself Through Style
The British actor shares her style advice and summer essentials.
We’re catching up with Ashley in the South of France, where Burberry have partnered with the historic Hôtel Belle Rives in Antibes, taking over its famed terrace and beach club. ‘We’re here seeing the campaign come to life,’ she says with a smile.
Ashley borrowed from the boys for the occasion, attending a celebratory dinner to mark the opening of the beach club and the launch of the swimwear capsule – alongside the likes of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Romeo Beckham and creative director Daniel Lee – wearing a cobalt blue jacket and matching cargo trousers from Burberry’s menswear collection, styled with a simple white tank top and black pointed-toe pumps. It was the bold shade that drew her to the look. ‘Colour means so much to me,’ she says. ‘I love leaning into that.’
29 best summer perfumes that feel like sunshine, bottled
All the new (and iconic) scents to spritz.
The best summer perfumes should do two things: they should capture the upbeat, carefree spirit of the season and, all importantly, having staying power on humid days.
With the arrival of the warmer weather comes sundowners in rooftop bars, beachside cocktails on balmy evenings, spontaneous getaways and long days spent lounging in the sun. These are the moments that define summer – and the right perfume for women can both capture them like a time capsule and transport you back with a single spritz.
From bright, citrus blends to soft, delicate florals, I’ve rounded up the new, and already iconic, fragrances to carry you through the (hopefully) sun-drenched months ahead.
Rivals is a depressingly familiar study of women and the toxic workplace
From ’80s girlbosses in stilettos to the drab, forgotten secretaries, Rivals offers a fascinating portrait of the timeless struggle of being a woman at work.
What is it like to be a woman stuck in a toxic workplace? Well, let me put it this way — you can literally jump out of a plane for your domineering boss and get blamed when the parachute breaks. And no, this is not a metaphor.
Don’t get me wrong — Rivals is a rare show that offers an increasingly rare treat: true, unbridled, fun escapism. An adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s novel of the same name from her joyous bonk-fest series The Rutshire Chronicles, Rivals is a sun-drenched, synth-fuelled romp through the 1980s Cotswolds; a rip-roaring fever dream of towering shoulder pads and blue eyeliner that practically oozes with the smell of hairspray and cigarette smoke. But just beyond the hazy veil of seductive smoke and hairspray, you’ll find some rather sobering home truths — particularly when it comes to women at work.
A guide to barefoot shoes, the summer alternative to classic silhouettes
Trainers to espadrilles, sandals to ballerinas – these shoes will make you feel grounded, both literally and metaphorically.
There’s something about hot weather that makes us want to get close to the ground. Like, really close. That’s where barefoot shoes come in – footwear that hails back to the prehistoric era and embraces the power of walking through the world barefoot. Except this time round, there’s a thin layer of material that adapts to the foot and protects it. A scroll through TikTok will quickly confirm that we’re amid a true barefoot renaissance, so take this as an opportunity to embrace it and join in. The best part? Your options aren’t limited to just outdoorsy styles. For summer 2026, this philosophy can be applied to any style of flats out there, including fashion trainers and ballet flats.
We Tested 6 Plant-Based Burgers — Our Top Pick Has the Best Beefy Flavor
Whether you’re cooking for vegetarians, flexitarians, or anyone burger-curious, these are the plant-based patties worth buying — just in time for summer.
Plant-based burgers, once overly dry or mushy with flavors that left much to be desired, have come a long way. The category has significantly improved in quality and expanded well beyond its early limited offerings. Today, even many modestly stocked grocery stores carry a selection of plant-based patties. Given these advances, we decided to test six of the most popular brands of plant-based burgers to determine which ones are best for cookouts and beyond.
How I cut my screen time by hours a day – and finally broke my phone addiction
From doomscrolling and “rawdogging” my commute to purposely being bored, these are the habits that genuinely helped me use my phone less.
It’s a challenge bigger than any daytime quiz show, and that’s to simply try and spend less time on your phone. You’ll chat to your colleagues about their screen time just to make yourself feel a little bit better about your 8-hour TikTok binge.
Charging your phone in another part of your bedroom may help cut it down initially, but you’ll soon be back to old habits. We get it. Plus research suggests that each additional hour of screen time in bed was linked to a 63% increase in insomnia risk, and 24 minutes less sleep. As we all start to step back and understand how exactly our phone usage is impacting our lives, let me tell you my journey on how I actually did it; and how it helped me to maintain a 2-hour daily average smartphone screen time, even after 3 years.
You’ve Been Ordering Wine by the Glass Wrong — Here’s What to Ask For Instead
Why seeing the label, sampling the wine, and watching the pour can transform an ordinary restaurant wine order into a more memorable experience.
Order a bottle of wine in a restaurant, and you’re likely to encounter a familiar ritual: the bottle is presented to make sure it’s what you selected, the foil and cork are removed, and you’re offered a small taste to confirm quality. That small but anticipated moment of ceremonial flourish isn’t just a hallmark of good service; it heightens anticipation and deepens your overall enjoyment.
The same, however, can’t always be said for ordering wine by the glass, which often arrives at the table already filled, without the chance to glance at the label or sip a sample before committing. But there’s an easy way to add a layer of transparency, intention, and context: ask for your glass to be poured tableside, which can elevate the entire experience.
Guerlain Turned Its Viral Vanilla Perfume Into a Matching Candle—And I’m Obsessed
Both my apartment and I smell like old money now.
There are a few things that I do that I objectively find very chic. I have a pink Drowsy sleep mask that matches my favorite night gown. I’ve committed to a daily LED mask routine. I even have a signature red lipstick. However, I recently started matching my perfume with my home fragrance, and I have unlocked a new level of boujee that I didn’t even know existed.
While I typically gravitate toward candles and perfumes that share similar notes, a recent pre-bedtime scroll made me realize Guerlain had already done all the heavy lifting for those of us who like to partake in this indulgent little practice. For context, I’ve been a big fan of the maison for a while now, and the brand’s Les Eaux line continues to be some of my most reached-for formulas. The house has scents that run the full gamut of the olfactive spectrum, from smoky, honey gourmands to sultry, heady leathers.
6 Summer Office Outfits That Feel Polished But Never Boring
Book mark these ASAP.
Dressing for work is already a hassle, but it’s even tougher when it’s scorching hot outside. When it comes to summer office outfits, it’s all about striking a balance between professionalism and avoiding arriving sweaty. (It’s easier said than done.) With the pressure of a corporate dress code, finding what to wear to work in the summer can feel next to impossible—but it doesn’t have to be.
There are more ways than you’d think to make your favorite summer staples appropriate for work. In fact, seasonal essentials like tank tops, long shorts, and trendy sandals can be the foundation of your office uniform, as long as you nail the styling. You won’t have to leave your bold colors and patterns behind, either. Need some inspiration to get you through the season? Scroll ahead for our favorite summer office outfit ideas of 2026.
What’s the Word? Philip Treacy on His Famous Word Hats
What do Isabella Blow, Valentino, Lady Gaga—and most recently, Jonathan Anderson’s Dior—all have in common? They’ve all been given the word treatment through famed milliner Philip Treacy.
“A hat is a mood. It’s a feeling,” Treacy tells me on the eve of the Dior Cruise show. Last week, Anderson teased the Los Angeles–based presentation with a custom pair of the milliner’s “Hat” hats—this time, proclaiming “Dior.” Little did we know it was just the beginning of Dior’s new hat vocabulary.
The famed word hat first started with Treacy’s own couture line: In 2001, he got the idea to create a hat out of feathers that cheekily read “Hat.” Made of Japanese Yokohama chicken feathers, each hat takes three days in total to sculpt, shape, bake, and assemble (Treacy’s friend, the late designer Anthony Price, raised the chickens and harvested the feathers for him). “You really get to know every single feather you’re working with. You have to discover which feather will give you which letter; it all has to do with its spine. But every letter presents a different challenge,” Treacy says of the overall experience. “Feathers don’t levitate on the head on their own. Or very easily.”
James Bond Auditions Have Officially Started, ‘Game of Thrones’ Casting Vet Nina Gold Tapped to Find Next 007
The hunt for the next James Bond has officially kicked off.
Amazon MGM Studios started auditioning actors for the part of 007 in the past few weeks, Variety has learned, with the studio enlisting the help of Nina Gold to find the man with the suaveness and danger necessary to replace Daniel Craig as Ian Fleming’s super-spy.
“The search for the next James Bond is underway,” Amazon MGM Studios said in a statement. “While we don’t plan to comment on specific details during the casting process, we’re excited to share more news with 007 fans as soon as the time is right.”
‘The Odyssey’: Why Elon Musk and His Troll Army’s Attacks Aren’t Just Silly but Wildly Inaccurate
From the team that brought you “Why is Snow White Latina?,” “Why are there Black people in ‘The Rings of Power?,’” and “Star Wars has gone woke,” comes the latest online onslaught against an anticipated Hollywood project that committed the unfathomable sin of having a diverse cast.
In recent days, Twitter trolls have formed a phalanx and pointed their sarissas squarely at “The Odyssey,” Christopher Nolan’s $250 million adaptation of Homer’s epic scheduled to hit cinemas July 17. They have not actually seen the film yet, mind you, but have nevertheless managed to work themselves into a lather over a pair of castings (though Page’s character isn’t even confirmed yet): Elliot Page as Achilles’ Ghost and Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy.
8 Unexpected Ways to Reuse Old Pillowcases
There’s still plenty of life left here.
In a world where we consume and discard at an ever-increasing speed, repurposing an item that still has plenty of life feels like the right thing to do. It’s also a chance to exercise creative prowess. Last year’s calendar becomes the prettiest wrapping paper, well-loved t-shirts transform into cute hair accessories, and retired tablecloths make for eye-catching framed art.
Today’s makeover subject: old pillowcases, which have a surprising number of reimagined uses.
This Painting Technique Will Be the Biggest Interior Design Trend of 2026
Choose a range of shades within the same family.
While color drenching was a defining paint trend of 2025, this year, homeowners aren’t settling for one hue, but instead are gravitating toward the use of a gradient of shades.
Designed to maximize the impact of a room, this technique employs light-to-dark shades within the same color family, similar to color capping.
“When it comes to choosing your color palette for graduating color schemes, the possibilities are endless,” explains Farrow & Ball Color Curator Joa Studholme. “It will always work if you use tones from the same color family to achieve a layered, polished effect.”
4 Kitchen Appliances You Should Unplug After Every Use
Stay safe (and waste less energy) when you unplug these appliances.
Turning off your kitchen appliances when you’re done using them might feel like enough, but in many cases, it’s only half the story. Even when they’re not in use, small appliances can still draw power or carry risks of malfunction, which can lead to fire hazards and wasted energy. To keep you safe and your home protected from electrical damage, we reached out to electricians, who shared which everyday kitchen appliances you should always unplug and why.
This Underrated U.S. Region Gets 300 Days of Sun Each Year—and It’s a Paradise for Craft Beer Lovers
Yakima Valley, Washington, has excellent ales, a taco and tamale trail, and plenty of outdoor adventures.
Tucked away in south-central Washington, about 145 miles southeast of Seattle, the Yakima Valley stretches across fertile farmland framed by rolling hills, basalt ridges, and the winding Yakima River. Anchored by the city of Yakima and encompassing towns like Sunnyside, Zillah, and Selah, the region is best known as the nation’s hop capital, producing about 75 percent of hops grown in the United States. It’s also a playground for food and drink lovers, with farm-to-glass breweries and a rich Mexican culinary scene. Here’s where to sip, taste, and explore the outdoors to make the most of this often-overlooked region.
10 Best Beach Towns in Maine, According to Locals Who Know and Love the Coast
From Cape Elizabeth to York, here’s where to go on your next trip to the Pine Tree State.
Maine is home to hundreds of miles of coastline and idyllic towns, complete with boardwalks and drive-in movie theaters. You’ll also find many of the state’s best beaches throughout the 50-mile stretch of the Southern Maine Coast between Kittery and Portland. From amusement parks to antique markets, the region truly comes alive during the warmer months, offering visitors a nostalgic peek at what makes summer in New England worth waiting for every winter.
Whether you’re planning a quick overnight trip or a weeklong family vacation, these are the best beach towns in Maine, chosen by the locals who love them.
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