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On March 1, New York became the third state to ban single-use plastic bags, following California and Hawaii. As someone who’s lived in the city for over eight years, I can cosign how common it is to spot a plastic bag, drifting through the wind (hi, Katy Perry)—and littering streets or getting caught in trees.…
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The crucial detail missing from the FOMO-inducing Instagram Stories and serene sunset pictures that suddenly flood your social channels as soon as anyone in your life goes out of office is that planning a vacation can get expensive. There are a lot of moving parts—from booking essential details like transportation and housing, to ensuring any…
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Unfortunately, most of the things Bryant wore on Shrill were custom, because costume designer Amanda Needham couldn’t find as many tailored, smart, well-made pieces that would fit Annie’s style (and body) as she needed. “I wanted to normalize a woman of that size being fashionable. You never really see super stylish, put-together girls in that…
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Late last year, I set out on a mission to figure out my fashion uniform—that signature outfit that people will recognize me for. I pledged to not buy any new clothes in 2019 (with a few exceptions, like underwear), a decision that stemmed both from my concerns about climate change and my desire to lessen…
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Every so often, you might find yourself in a style rut—not quite the “full closet, nothing to wear” phenomenon, but more like an inescapable feeling that your closet feels stale. The colors feel less vibrant, those “statement pieces” less exciting… Simply buying something new won’t cut it: You need a new perspective to guide you.…
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I get a high from finding clothes and accessories for under $50. I derive even more pleasure from all the compliments I get from people who never would’ve guessed they were so affordable. Oh, that prairie dress from Instagram? It was $30 at Old Navy. My favorite pair of jeans? I found them marked down…
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