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Let’s go for a coolly colorful eleganza vibe for today’s LOunge. It’s WEDNESDAY and we feel the day calls for such things. As always, your manly hosts have many frivolous things of no import to show you today. Let’s get things started with a cocktail, yes? Yes.
Exclusive First Look: Zendaya And Anne Hathaway Transform For Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, and Charlize Theron take us inside the making of the summer’s biggest film
The Odyssey might be so named for its mythological leading man, but Nolan seems to have understood how profoundly Odysseus’s decade-long journey home from war is influenced by the women in his orbit. After all, Odysseus sets out for the Trojan War, in the first place, on account of Helen of Troy’s abduction. Years later, his struggle to return home – and to the arms of his wife, Penelope—is aided and challenged by Athena, the goddess of war, and the sea nymph Calypso. Each of these roles in Nolan’s film is filled by fittingly ‘iconic’ actresses: Anne Hathaway as Penelope; Zendaya as Athena; Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy (and her sister, Clytemnestra); and Charlize Theron as Calypso.
One Surprising A-Lister Is Joining the Nobody Wants This Season Three Cast
Nobody Wants This continues to make headlines, with Erin Foster’s critically acclaimed Netflix comedy series currently filming its highly-anticipated third season.
The award-winning series stars Kristen Bell and Adam Brody as sex podcaster Joanne and rabbi Noah, as the unlikely couple and their families navigate their unorthodox relationship.
And with an all-star supporting cast including Justine Lupe, Jackie Tohn, Timothy Simons and Emily Arlook – not to mention new season two additions Leighton Meester and Seth Rogen, the series has quickly become a cult classic.
What sandals to wear with jeans to stay chic & trendy this summer
Pro tip: flat sandals elevate denim effortlessly.
Now that it’s finally warm enough to wear open-toe shoes, the question on everyone’s mind is this: what sandals to wear with jeans? It’s a fashion riddle as old as time, and one of the classic struggles of transitional spring dressing.
And with searches for ‘jeans and sandals outfits’, ‘flat sandals with wide-leg jeans’ and ‘summer denim outfit ideas’ surging every year as temperatures rise, it’s clear we’re all looking for the perfect formula. Because, as versatile as jeans may be, their unique cuts (straight-leg, wide leg, barrel-leg jeans) washes, and hemlines all play a major part in your styling.
We finally have a first look at the Heartstopper movie
The beloved franchise will end with Heartstopper Forever.
Heartstopper stole our hearts when it first dropped in April 2022 on Netflix. This tender coming-of-age series, created and written by Alice Oseman and based on her bestselling graphic novels, quickly became a cultural touchstone. It’s one of the most heartwarming queer TV shows out there, helping countless LGBTQIA+ young people feel seen, supported, and celebrated in ways that truly matter.
Now, after three deeply beloved seasons, the story is officially coming to a close. The Heartstopper movie will wrap everything up, much like The Summer I Turned Pretty is planning to do with its own movie ending. Fans can expect an emotional, full-circle goodbye that honours Nick and Charlie’s journey – and it’s arriving sooner than you might think. We now have a release date, plot details, returning cast confirmations and first-look images for Heartstopper Forever, and yes, tissues will absolutely be required.
Bermuda shorts are the summer 2026 wardrobe essential — here’s how to wear them
Say hello to the new way to wear mom shorts.
With so many things to do now that the sun is OUT, you’ll naturally want to find the right ‘fit for your summer days out. Might we suggest Bermuda shorts? Thanks to the trend cycle and the popularity of shows like Love Story, which focused on the style icon Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, social media is awash with ’90s inspiration right now — whether it’s Sally Field walking around Los Angeles, Hillary Clinton on Martha’s Vineyard playing golf, or a particularly stylish Danish editor in baggy shorts and loafers in Copenhagen.
‘Who Hasn’t Dreamed Of A Stress-Free Life Abroad’? What It’s Really Like To Pack Up And Leave
In a world filled with conflicts and AI-driven uncertainty, record numbers of women are taking the idea of escape quite literally – no longer daydreaming about life in a new country, but pursuing it. Olive Pometsey reports on the joys and complications they face on the other side.
Who hasn’t daydreamed about packing it all in, leaving the 9-to-5 behind and seeking a sunnier, stress-free life abroad? Perhaps you took a weekend trip to Marseille and thought, ‘I could live here.’ Maybe you binged The White Lotus and, glossing over the eat-the-rich plot, imagined how fabulous your life would be if you moved to Thailand. The fantasy might be fleeting, pushed to the back of the mind by life’s daily to-do list but, for many people, moving abroad is creeping onto that list as a genuine task – no longer a ‘What if?’ but rather a ‘When?’
Here’s what to wear with capri leggings outside the gym for a chic summer look
One of fashion’s most controversial pieces happens to be the perfect answer to heatwave dressing.
The fashion pack has spoken: it’s time to embrace the power of the crop, as we figure out what to wear with capri leggings.
According to basically every celebrity (yes, even Hailey Bieber) and IT girl that popped up on my Instagram feed, these nostalgic bottoms are shaping up to be the cool-girl staple of summer 2026. Unlike loose Bermuda shorts as their structured counterparts, capri trousers can feel just as casual as they do elevated. Add to it the comfort of stretchy legging materials, and you’ve got yourself the ultimate comfy-meets-chic look that will quickly become your go-to – office, dates, casual walks and even evening events included.
Mineral Sunscreens Are Hard to Formulate—But We’re Finally Entering a New Era of White Cast-Free Options
They have the elegance of skincare with superior SPF protection.
I’ve been wearing mineral sunscreen for over 20 years, and spent roughly the first 18 of those years defending the choice. Or, perhaps more accurately, explaining it: When inquiring minds would ask how I, a woman of color, could subject myself to such greasepaint every day, I would point out how the formulations were less likely to break me out—and how I’d top said sunscreen with an equally opaque layer of foundation anyway. Yet I could never exactly fight against the claims leveled against the category. Because yeah, mineral sunscreens kind of felt, and looked, like you spackled yourself with a layer of white plaster. But in the 2020s, there’s been a noticeable and remarkable shift within the category.
15 thoughts I had while digitally detoxing at Unplugged X Healf’s Wellbeing Cabin
Offline, off-grid and unbothered…?
If I’m honest, countless summers spent sleeping on a damp ground sheet at Girl Guide Camp almost put an end to my camping career. But it was easy with Unplugged – wellies and wheelbarrows on offer at the entrance, and pre-chopped wood available round the clock. The only thing on the agenda? Rest and reconnection.
I can’t say unplugging is something I do often – or at all – my screen time regularly exceeding seven hours. Yet, without endless demands to ‘spend the day with me’ from content creators I have more contact with than some members of my family, I had the time and space to mentally wander.
The Best Mustards for Hot Dogs, From French’s to Maille
These chef-approved mustards are guaranteed to spice up your frank.
Despite their famously contentious rivalry, Chicago-style hot dogs and New York–style hot dogs share one key topping: mustard. Made from mustard seeds ground with water or vinegar, mustard is probably the most quintessential hot dog topping. But with so many brands and varieties, what type of mustard should you use? We asked professional chefs to find out.
These are five of the best mustards to use for your next frank, no matter if you’re also pairing it with ketchup or pickles and tomato.
How to Style an Eyelet Dress for Every Occasion This Summer
Add some romance to your warm-weather wardrobe.
Summer’s here—time to rethink what to wear to beat the heat. And nailing how to style an eyelet dress will keep you right on trend this season. Granted, a bevy of warm-weather staples make a comeback this time each year, from linen to crochet. But the romantic, textured fabric (also known as broderie anglaise) is shaping up for an especially big season for 2026.
Eyelet details always find their way onto just about every piece of clothing, like shorts and blouses, but this style looks reliably chic in dress form. It’s also known for bringing a breezy energy to any occasion; you can wear a white eyelet dress, for example, to run errands during the day, and then head to a sunset dinner with ease. Ready to give this bohemian trend a whirl? Here’s how to style an eyelet dress for summer, according to our editors.
10 Watermelon Salad Recipes We Come Back to Every Summer
Juicy watermelon meets tangy cheese, fresh herbs, chile, and citrus in these crisp, colorful salads.
Make the most of peak-season watermelons with these cookout starters and sides, with recipes from Jacques Pépin, Tom Colicchio, and more. Juicy watermelon plays well with mint, feta, and more contrasting flavors and textures, including summer produce like cucumbers, radishes, and tomatoes. You can even add a bit of heat with cayenne pepper, chiles, or jalapeño. Dressed to crowd-pleasing perfection with drizzles of olive oil, quick dressings, and dip, these are our favorite watermelon salads to keep in rotation all summer.
5 Unexpected Ways to Wear the Color Purple Right Now
It’s the easiest way to make a statement this summer.
This summer it’s all about color. The trends of 2026 seem to be largely governed by different shades more than fabric, volume, silhouettes, or prints. And the color purple, in particular, has a VIP invite to this party.
Both designer and affordable brands are betting big on the color purple—just as they are with intense reds and blues. And as with cerulean or crimson, we’re seeing the shade in its boldest forms. From accessories that add a surprise factor to any look to striking garments that blend unexpectedly well with other primary colors, it’ll be easy to make a statement this summer in everything from clothing to swimwear.
Want to know how to style the color purple for summer 2026? Here are a few tips.
Can’t Afford Botox? A Plastic Surgeon Says This $12 Smoothing Moisturizer Is “The Closest Thing” To It
Plus, two more picks for a “youthful appearance.”
According to my unofficial research, there are two types of people who want–but aren’t getting–Botox. The first are those who are foregoing it because of the financial strain caused by inflation and rising prices. (It typically costs $200 to $500, depending on dosage.) The second are people like me who are concerned with signs of aging but don’t feel it merits the seriousness of a professional treatment.
11 Books That Inspired Benny Peterson’s The Maidenheads
There’s no real substitute for living through the indie-grunge scene of the early 2000s, but reading Benny Peterson’s beautifully illustrated and delightfully queer new novel, The Maidenheads—out now from Penguin Random House—is perhaps as close as you can get to actually running wild and free through the very specific world of D.C. punk.
For the latest installment of Vogue’s Required Reading series, Peterson opened up about the fellow writers whose work most makes them want to write, from Carrie Brownstein to Andrea Lawlor to Raven Leilani.
The 6’8″ (In Heels) Action Star Playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter on Broadway
Luke Evans is Tony-nominated for his Broadway debut in a role that requires him to do it all: “He’s a train with no brakes.”
Standing at 6 feet 8 inches in heels, Evans towers above cast members including Stephanie Hsu, Juliette Lewis, Harvey Guillén and more, as the mad scientist and head of a paranormal household that has welcomed in two hapless strangers during a rainstorm. Evans is Tony nominated for his Broadway debut in the role, in which he straps on those platform-heeled boots, a corset, a wig and a jock strap to play the pleasure-seeking icon.
“You don’t take on a role like Frank, and expect to be covered up,” Evans quips.
He’s enjoying the spectacle of Broadway, as well as the recognition it can bring, including a fan recently yelling out from a restaurant asking if he still had a corset on. But Dr. Frank-N-Furter is also a role that Evans never had on his bucket list.
Cleaning Experts Explain Why Your Home Gets Dusty So Quickly
It could be your decor, your pets, or your HVAC system.
If you feel like you’re constantly wiping dust off of shelves, appliances, cabinets, and other surfaces, you’re probably wondering why your house is always dusty. We tapped cleaning pros from the Home Care and Cleaning Lab to explain some of the most common reasons homes can feel unusually dusty.
Luckily, many of these issues are easy to remedy. Increasing the frequency with which you vacuum, taking your shoes off indoors, buying an air purifier, and finally fixing that drafty door can all go a long way towards making your home feel cleaner. Another tip is to read up on the spots that people often forget to clean (like light fixtures and blinds, two common dust magnets!) and ensure you’re dusting these areas regularly. With the right cleaning schedule and supplies to get rid of dust, you can keep your home from feeling dusty.
‘Love Story’: From Pulp to Lenny Kravitz, How Music Supervisor Jen Malone Built the Show’s Perfect ’90s Soundtrack
Have people ever been more nostalgic for New York City in the ‘90s?
Ryan Murphy’s FX series “Love Story,” which chronicles the tragic romance of JFK Jr. (Paul Anthony Kelly) and Carolyn Bessette (Sarah Pidgeon), has people riding bikes like Kennedy, dressing like Bessette, and repeatedly listening to the show’s beloved soundtrack, hand-picked by music supervisor Jen Malone.
“We wanted to be completely period-authentic, down to the year. The first thing I did was go through my own personal playlist of my favorite songs in the ‘90s,” says Malone, who split up songs into playlists labelled “1991,” “1992,” and so on.
Olivia Newton-John book explores ‘tension’ during Grease rehearsals
A piano player friend of Newton-John called the movie business “cutthroat” and detailed the competitive air among the actors and dancers.
Olivia Newton-John needed a support system while rehearsing for Grease.
Piano player Greg Mathieson, who contributed to the grand finale number “You’re the One That I Want,” recalled the “tension” during the making of Grease in the new book A Little More Love: The Life and Legacy of Olivia Newton-John by Matthew Hild.
After working on the song for the movie’s final scene, Mathieson got a call from Newton-John’s team requesting his presence for the Grease rehearsals. Though confused by the ask, he accepted.
7 Creative Uses for Old Sweaters Past Their Prime
If they’re not suited to another season, consider these ideas.
No one enjoys parting with a favorite sweater, even if it is a bit long in the tooth. Luckily, there are ways to turn a once-beloved knit into something new and practical. We chatted with a range of sewing, crafting, and secondhand experts who shared their favorite DIYs for old sweaters.
Whether you’re a knitting pro or just wading into the do-it-yourself waters, there’s something here for everyone to try.
Is It Time to Replace Your Toilet Seat? Here’s How to Tell (and Why It Matters)
Your bathroom may be overdue for this refresh.
If you’re like most people, replacing your toilet seat is probably not top of mind—especially with a list of other maintenance tasks to remember, like re-grouting tiles or swapping out HVAC filters. However, this oft-overlooked component bathroom may need your attention. “Replacing a toilet seat is super important for hygiene, safety, and plain old aesthetics,” explains Manny Kavouklis, a bathroom renovation specialist.
Below, we went to home care professionals and appliance experts to find out just when and why toilet seats should be replaced. (Their answers might have you heading straight to the hardware store.)
This Iconic Greek Island Has More Than 20 Beaches, Charming Villages, and a Legendary Party Scene
Here’s how to plan your visit to Mykonos, Greece.
The Greek island of Mykonos has long beckoned travelers with its whitewashed homes, crystal-clear waters, rich culture, and, of course, fantastic parties. And that’s just the beginning.
“It’s a lively town that offers a perfect mix of boutique properties, beautiful beaches, local shops, and a hot food and nightlife scene. Its international airport and proximity to the other Greek islands, as well as to Athens, make it an easy destination to access and an ideal spot to add to a longer itinerary,” Liam Dunch, Abercrombie & Kent’s global group product manager for Europe, shared with Travel + Leisure.
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