I grew up in a big sports family. As Puerto Ricans in a small Florida town in the 1990s, it helped us survive the South. My brothers and I weren’t just fans; we were athletes. Even as the youngest and the only girl, I was in the middle of all the family basketball, soccer, and…
As a team with several editors and contributors under 5’4”, we believe that good things can come in small packages. Check back for our go-to places and styling advice on petite denim, outerwear, and so much more. As a chronic over-heater, few things are more essential to my summer wardrobe than light, airy fabrics —…
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar. Today: a youth librarian who makes $69,000 per year and who spends some of her money this week on flowers…
Hello summer and Cancer Season! Bust out the SPF 50 (or more) and head to the beach to luxuriate on the shore with the crabs. Fun times are here, even if we are dealing with three retrogrades in July. All the more reason to escape into nostalgic summer activities like going to the boardwalk, riding…
Spoilers for Materialists ahead. Toward the end of Materialists, Celine Song’s exploration of the contradictions of dating and modern love, pragmatic professional matchmaker Lucy (Dakota Johnson) reaches an epiphany. “When you love someone, it’ll be easy,” she says. “There’s no math.” Until then, Lucy relied on a quantitative approach in determining matches for her clients…
The past might be a foreign country but if you’re an older millennial with a Yahoo email address and a drawer full of ankle socks, the present is no less baffling. Why are grown men trading punches over plushies? What in the name of god is the poop rule? Who’s eating all the cottage cheese?…
I never thought I’d be two-stepping in Nashville with cowboy boots on, singing along to country music, but last weekend, there I was. After spending a few days at CMA Fest with SoFi, let me tell you, I get the hype now. As a native New Yorker, this was my first time in Nashville and…
Growing up in Hudson County, New Jersey — home to the second-largest Dominican community outside of New York — Dominicans have always held a special place in my heart. The first country I ever traveled to, freshly graduated from high school, was the Dominican Republic. My Dominican childhood best friend invited our friend group to…
When your brain’s in summer mode, styling shouldn’t feel like a chore. Enter the matching set: your low-effort, high-impact outfit MVP. Whether you’re dressing for travel, brunch, beach days, or nights out, a two-piece set keeps things easy — and fun. A bold color or full-print moment turns heads on its own, but the real…
Watching 106 & Park’s Top Ten video countdown was a childhood ritual, just like gathering around the television to watch the BET Awards, which always signaled summer was officially underway. It’s crazy to think it’s been 25 years since the first episode of 106 & Park aired, originally hosted by AJ Calloway and Free Marie…