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Britain’s Prince Andrew, Duke of York arrives for a church service with Queen Elizabeth II (unseen) at St Mary the Virgin in Hillington, Norfolk, Britain, 19 January 2020. Buckingham Palace announced that Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex will have their royal titles removed as they step back from royal duties.
Queen Elizabeth arrives for church service, Hillington, United Kingdom – 19 Jan 2020
In the most recent development coming from the disgraced former royal, Prince Andrew is reportedly stonewalling federal agents attempting to investigate his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, despite previously making contradictory statements suggesting he’s willing to do whatever it takes to help them.
On Monday, United States attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said during a news conference delivered outside of Epstein’s Upper East Side mansion that the embattled royal has offered “zero cooperation” to the federal prosecutors and F.B.I. agents seeking to discuss his ties to the convicted sex offender.
“It’s fair for people to know whether Prince Andrew has followed through with that public commitment,” Berman said during the news conference of the royal’s previously stated commitment to aid investigators.
In late 2019, Prince Andrew gave a bumbling interview to the BBC in which he said he had “no recollection” of meeting Virginia Roberts Giuffre after she accused Epstein of trafficking her to the royal when she was 17 years old. This came after the fact that the two were once photographed together in 2001.
When asked during the same interview if he regretted his continued friendship with Epstein, even after the late financier pled guilty to prostitution charges and served time in a Florida county jail, Prince Andrew responded: “Do I regret the fact that he has quite obviously conducted himself in a manner unbecoming? Yes.” “Unbecoming?” the BBC interviewer responded. “He was a sex offender.”
In the aftermath of the interview, Prince Andrew issued a statement to say that he would “of course… [be] willing to help any appropriate law enforcement agency with their investigations, if required.” He also volunteered to publicly step back from his duties as a royal, saying that Queen Elizabeth II had approved his request.
“It has become clear to me over the last few days that the circumstances relating to my former association with Jeffrey Epstein has become a major disruption to my family’s work and the valuable work going on in the many organizations and charities that I am proud to support,” Prince Andrew said at the time.
After being charged with sex trafficking and conspiracy to traffic minors for sex by prosecutors with the Southern District of New York on July 8, 2019, Epstein was ordered to be held without bail in New York’s Metropolitan Correctional Center. where he was found dead in his cell of an apparent suicide on August 10. Although the charges pending against Epstein were tossed out by a judge upon his death, at least six cases have been filed against his estate since his death by women who claim to have been assaulted by Epstein as minors.
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When I was a little kid, every question had to have an answer. When my dad asked me to solve a math problem or why I was crying after just being yelled at, “I don’t know,” was never acceptable. It was the easy way out. To my parents, knowing what to say meant that we were thinking, that we were using our brains to find solutions, and were on the path to success. For them, oneanimmigrant to Canada and the othera first-generation Canadian, whose lives had often been full of uncertainties and questions, having the answerswould help ensure that our futures would be better.
My dad grew up in Saint Joseph, a small hilltop town in Trinidad. The second eldest of five kids, his parents were incredibly strict when it came to schooling. Being top five in their classes was a must and spankings were the norm if they were found playing without having done their homework. When he was 17, he movedto Toronto with his three siblings and mother, where they lived in government housing. Working part-time to put himself through school, my dad graduated from York University with a major in economics and a minor in accounting. Setting the highest standards for himself helped my dad become the successful and revered man he is today.
But he was intense. I used to be so intimidated by him, I’d run to bed when I’d hear him come home from work, even if it was only 7 p.m., if I didn’t have a news article to talk to him about (we had to prepare one to discuss every day). And I was too afraid to tell him that our lengthy regular study sessions were starting to make me feel sick.
My mom grew up in the Greater Toronto Area to immigrant Jamaican parents who prioritized family over everything else. She was the good cop of my parents — until you rolled your eyes. Although she was less intense than my dad, she was equally insistent that, to become successful adults, my three siblings and Ineededa solid foundation that included, among many other things, an education. And so my childhood in Cambridge, a small city an hour outside of Toronto, where we were one of a handful of Black families,was spent working towards a singular goal: Finish high school with straight As, attend the best university, be the best in all of our classes, and then, in life.
The questions, and the quizzing, and the non-stop prep started when I was in third grade. The most intense sessions happened each August. My parents agreed that, in order for us to excel, we needed to get a head start on the school year and escape the summer brain fog. Friends coming to the door to play would be turned away. Bike rides past my crush’s house and neighborhood games of manhunt would have to wait until I read for at least an hour. My mom created a syllabus that included math, English, art, and electives. She once even had us write our own eulogies. She wasn’t trying to be morbid. She wanted us to think about who we were and who we wanted to be.
But lessons weren’t taught solely in the “classroom.” If I was slouching at dinner, my mom would run her finger up my spine so I’d sit up straight. My dad would come up to me and pinch the bridge of my nose, without saying a word. It was a reminder that there was always time and opportunity to work on myself.
All of my parents’ tutoring, while well-intentioned and meant to prepare us for whatever the world might throw at us, had the opposite effect on me. I couldn’t relax; I felt that I always had to be on and ready.
All of my parents’ tutoring,while well-intentioned and meant to prepare us for whatever the world might throw at us, had the opposite effect on me. I couldn’t relax; I felt that I always had to be on and ready. It started to break me down, crippling the confidence they thought it was building. My parents never wanted us to be limited; to feel inferior or stuck. But in trying to create these “perfect” students of life, they did limit us. I found myself becoming paralyzed — the fear of getting anything wrong overpowered me. If you look at school pictures of me as a kid, you can tell I didn’t know whether I should be smiling or not. I sometimes still feel that way.
When I went away to school to study fashion communications at Ryerson University in Toronto, I finally felt like myself for the first time. Instead of being cautious about what to say or how to reply, I used my own voice and had my own opinion. One of the first times I came home for a family gathering, I shocked my parents by chatting easily to my cousins, aunts, uncles, and family friends whose questions and stares I usually tried to avoid.
But, like most of us, I’m a work in progress. I’ve been seeing a therapist for six months, and I’ve learned that my need to be perfect in every aspect of my life is one of the many self-sacrificing behaviors I have to work through. My therapist tells me I hold a lot of tension in my mouth, that I massage my jaw a lot when we’re talking, that I smile when I tell her something that upsets me, even more so when I start to cry. “You present well,” she says. Presenting is what I’ve been doing for as long as I can remember. But I want to stop. I want to show a true reflection of what and how I’m feeling.
As part of thisgrowth, I tried doing stand-up comedy last year, something I’d always dreamed of. I had memorized and memorized my set, but nothing prepared me for the sheer terror I felt walking on stage. The bright lights blinded me, the clinking cocktail glasses deafened me, and the people chatting amongst themselves threw me for a spin. I froze. I didn’t know what was happening or how to speak. I looked over at my brother and saw him mouth, “SAY ANYTHING!” I could have sworn I heard someone say, “OH MY GOD.”
But then, this time, for the first time, not having the answer and not knowing what to say gave me the confidence to continue, to say anything, and be okay with it not being perfect. So I did, I found my footing, I found my words, and by the end of my set, I found myself wanting more. I knew leaving that bar, that I was a different person than the one who walked in there that night. And I’m ready to be heard.
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Between mascara, falsies, and extensions, there are plenty of ways to fake darker, fuller, longer lashes. But when it comes to treating and nourishing your natural fringe? Well, if you've ever wondered what's actually in those tiny vials of pricey lash potions promising Bambi-like results — and, more importantly, if they actually work — you're not alone.
"Over-the-counter last serums typically contain peptides that promote healthier lashes, which can lead to enhanced thickness and length," board-certified dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, MD, tells Refinery29. In other words, anything that's not Latisse — the only FDA-approved prescription lash serum for growth — may be able to help strengthen and prevent lashes from falling out, but won't magically transform your lashes into eyebrow-grazing things of wonder.
That said, the dermatologists we consulted agreed that conditioning your lashes can help improve the health of the hairs — but it takes time to see a difference. If you want to get started on your journey, peep these six picks to give your lashes some TLC this season.
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"The most important thing is to look at the label," board-certified dermatologist Dendy Engelman, MD, explains. "Since there are no guidelines and most [lash serums] are not FDA-approved, look to see if the product is as natural as it is advertised." Her pick? This affordable bottle of 100% organic castor oil, which you can find on Amazon.
Majestic Pure Castor Oil Eyelash Serum, $, available at Amazon
Patience and consistency are key if you want to see results from any lash product, but in terms of actual formula, GrandeLash gets high marks from both dermatologists and Sephora reviewers. "GrandeLash helps condition the lashes, and contains peptides that enhance thickness and length," says Dr. Zeichner.
Grande Cosmetics GrandeLash MD Lash Enhancing Serum, $, available at Sephora
Dr. Engelman name-checks Peter Thomas Roth's peptide-infused lash potion for supporting lash health throughout all three stages of the hair growth cycle. "As you get older, your hair generally gets thinner and drier and hair loss becomes more common — unfortunately, this also affects our brows and lashes," she says. If you're seeing patches or gaps in your lashes, consult a dermatologist who can guide you through your options.
Peter Thomas Roth Lashes To Die For Turbo Nighttime Eyelash Treatment, $, available at Amazon
"Lash serums help by nourishing hair, encouraging and extending growth," explains Dr. Engelman. This ophthalmologist-developed conditioning serum works by using a potent blend of peptides, lipids, biotin, and green tea extract to encourage lash growth.
RevitaLash Advanced Eyelash Conditioner Serum, $, available at Amazon
"There are many different lash serums out there, and you need to be careful about the ingredients — and whether they may have short-term positive effects but aren't so good in the long term," says BBB London founder Vanita Parti. Her solve? She created her own dream formula, an overnight lash treatment with castor, jojoba, bamboo, and apricot oils to nourish and strengthen lashes.
"Lashes just need some love, and hair of any kind loves a break from treatments and makeup," Parti says. LashFood's bestselling formula is 99.49% natural, and contains ingredients like aloe water, soy protein, and ginseng root extract to nourish hairs and calm the delicate skin around the eyes.
LashFood Phyto-Medic Eyelash Enhancer, $, available at DermStore
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Although our best intentions are to approach every day as Earth Day, sometimes we need a reminder (and a little green-guidance) in order to lead more eco-conscious lives. In honor of supporting worldwide environmental protection every day, we're tackling an at-home sustainability step that's easy enough to practice in your sleep — and it all starts with making a more sustainable bed.
We rounded up the top sustainable companies that are redefining our concept of what trendy bedding looks and feels like; from the softest sheet sets made with chemical and cruelty-free manufacturing to partially biodegradable-fill comforters, certified-organic mattresses, fair-trade pillows, and more. The rise in direct-to-consumer bedding brands not only translates to higher quality goods for fairer prices but also to higher quality goods made with fairer environmental practices. In addition to premium eco-friendly products, many of these companies also partner with environmental-protection groups to promote social action, too — whether it's planting a tree per purchase, exploring alternative energy options, practicing people-first employee ethics and equal pay, or even just minimizing water consumption.
Scroll ahead to take a proactive step towards a more sustainable life, starting from the comfort of your own bed.
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Touted as sustainable, organic, fair-trade, and transparent, SÕL Organics premium bedding is free of everything from pesticides to herbicides, child labor, and discrimination. The company's tagline of, "Making Ethical Luxury Affordable," with, "Equal pay for all," puts an appropriately comforting seal on its fine sateen to percale sheet bundles made from 100% organic and fair-trade-certified cotton.
The site is currently hosting a 25%-off Luxury Organic Bedding Sale — just apply code "WINTER" at checkout.
SOL Organics Classic Organic Bedding Bundle, $, available at SOL Organics
Buffy's super-soft comforters and sheet sets are not only made from 100%-natural eucalyptus fibers, but they're also made with cruelty-free and earth-friendly practices — by sourcing recycled water bottles into its eco-friendly fill, the company keeps, "6,000,000 bottles," out of oceans and landfills along with saving, "50 bottles," and, "12 geese," per sustainably-crafted bedding essential.
This sustainable company sources only organic, fair-trade, and water-conservational materials for crafting its comfy fashion to bedding essentials. Plus, the site partners with Greenstory to inform customers of exact water amounts saved with each order (e.g. 419.7 gallons for this soft blush sheet set).
New customers can score 20% off their first order just by signing up via email.
Primary's goods are as its brand name suggests: simple but essential. The company offers ethically and sustainably-produced linen sheet sets, pillows, and comforters that are crafted from high-quality materials in soft colors through water and waste-efficient methods.
Primary the silver pillow, $, available at Primary
This CleanBamboo company delivers on its founder's dream of creating bedding that is, "as soft as silk, as sustainable as hemp, as breathable as linen, but at the price of cotton." Each luxurious piece — from sheets to sleepwear and even bath essentials — is sustainably sourced, packaged, and partnered with wider charity efforts.
The site offers free shipping on U.S. orders over $50, plus a free30-night sleep trial on all purchased products.
Ettitude Bamboo Lyocell Sheet Set, $, available at Ettitude
If you're hunting for luxe decor, premium bath essentials, and bestselling bedding all in one place, Parachute has it covered with its sustainably sourced and socially responsible lineup. The premium DTC brand also partners with the United Nations' Nothing But Nets campaign that provides malaria-prevention nets to communities in need.
Parachute offers a 60-day trial on all purchased goods plus free U.S. shipping and returns.
Parachute Percale Sheet Set, $, available at Parachute
With a company goal of producing goods that are "eco-friendly and provide the highest quality sleep environment" Nest hits the sustainable-luxe bedding nail on the head. Each of the brand's organic products — from mattresses to sheets, pillows, comforters, and even weighted blankets — are USA-made and CertiPUR-US certified (i.e. tested for harmful chemicals).
Customers can save $300 on a mattress purchase or 8% off site-wide now through February 7 by using code "HIBERNATE" at checkout.
Nest Bedding Luxury Weighted Blanket, $, available at Nest Bedding
With the tagline, "Make Your Bed Your Happy Place," Gryphon delivers on luxuriously comfortable bedding you can feel good in and about — each of the brand's products (from sheets to pillowcases and duvet covers) is sustainably-sourced and crafted with environmentally and ethically-friendly practices from recycled and harmful chemical-free materials. Gryphon also claims to reduce water consumption in its production by an impressive, "51.94 million gallons of water year over year."
Gryphon Comfort Washed Sheet Set, $, available at Gryphon Home
Founded 25 years ago in Northern California, this clean-living brand's focus on organic farming (i.e. 60% less carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas output than conventional farming) resulted in mindful processing of chemical-free fibers for the softest and most sustainable bedding that the company describes as, "healthier for the home, and healthier for all the elements we need to keep the Earth alive." The toxic dye, chemical, and softener-free goods range from apparel to bed, bath, and beyond essentials that are waste-efficient and luxuriously-comfortable.
The modern-minimalist style company practices, "full environmental sustainability," by going chemical-free, achieving organic verifications, and partnering with green-groups (like farm co-ops) to uphold strong social and earth-friendly integrity in the production of every super-soft, and dreamy cotton sheet set.
Alterra Pure Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set, $, available at Alterra Pure
This simple but stylish brand boasts a lineup of home essentials spanning from premium kitchenware to stone-washed linen bedding that all comes Oeko-Tex certified (i.e. tested-for and ensured free-of harmful chemical treatments, like pesticides or lead), packaged in 100%-recycled cardboard, and produced in factories with the highest commitments to social and environmental standards — Snowe's eco-company outlook is that "avoiding dangerous chemicals on our textiles means pouring less chemicals into factories and back into the environment."
Boll & Branch regards itself as, "the first organic, Fair Trade Certified bedding company," with a stacked lineup of consciously-designed mattresses to pillows, bath essentials, and sheet sets that are all ethically-sourced through the company's commitment to sustainable business and people-first ethics (i.e. mandating fair wages and business practices).
Boll & Branch always offers free shipping and returns on all orders, plus a 30-day risk-free trial.
Boll And Branch Classic Hemmed Sheet Set, $, available at Boll And Branch
This beautiful brand, known for its vibrant lumbar pillows to bohemian-woven rugs and throws, is also home to a line of luxury sustainable bedding that comes certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard — an organization that protects and maintains the highest sustainable and social production standards.
The Citizenry Stonewashed Linen Bed Bundle - Midnight Series, $, available at The Citizenry
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Even if you enjoy barre classes and have dappled in gym memberships before, sometimes you simply want to sweat it out from the comfort of your own home. However, it can understandably be intimidating to build a home gym — or, if you're just testing the waters — a corner with some key fitness elements, some of which can ideally be stowed away under the bed.
"When we practice at home, awareness is key, so take time to educate yourself on whatever workout you’re doing," yoga instructor Kevin Lamb tells Refinery29. "When in doubt, reach out to a fitness professional for helpful tips, common misalignments and ways to prevent injury." And he's right — working out at home can be great if the thought of making the trek to the gym is daunting, but without the guidance of an instructor? Let's just say that you don't want to find yourself on the floor, having thrown your back out.
The fitness picks here — curated by a mixed group of yoga masters, former football coaches, spin instructors, and more — cover the bases, but it's important to remember that staying motivated and patient with your body are two of the best things you can do for yourself, especially if you're embarking on a fitness journey: "In my experience, the most helpful tool has been to get clear on what you’re doing this for and to be as specific as possible with yourself," Nike instructor Tara A Nicolas says. "If you know you’re someone who is great at starting but not so great at consistency then experiment with how you can be more accountable and allow yourself a little grace." Without any further ado, here are 18 home gym essentials to consider adding to your arsenal.
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Before we start with the meat of this home gym story, let's focus on making sure you've got a nearby supply of H20. Staying hydrated is key to a healthy lifestyle, especially if you're working out. The internet- and instructor-approved Hydro Flask helps make sure you get your eight glasses' worth every day.
Hydro Flask Water Bottle - Wide Mouth with Leak Proof Flex Cap 40oz, $, available at Amazon
"Sometimes something as simple as a new workout look — whether it’s apparel, shoes, a smart watch — can make all the difference," Nike trainer Tara A Nicolas says, who counts the Apple Watch among her fitness essentials.
Apple Apple Watch Series 5 GPS, 40mm Gold Aluminum Case, $, available at Macy's
Hone your resistance training skills at home with the travel-friendly starter pack, which includes a workout DVD (and digital copy, because 2020) plus the deceptively rigorous p.band.
P.volve p.band starter pack, $, available at P.volve
"Jumping rope is fast and effective, high energy, can be done anywhere," fitness influencer and certified yoga instructor Lindsey Calla says. "If I’m feeling strong, I’ll use a weighted jump rope."
Crossrope Get Strong Set - Weighted Jump Ropes for Strength Train, $, available at Amazon
"There are so many platforms for at-home workouts now," Nicolas says. "I think it’s hard for newcomers in particular to figure out what’s what. However I do see a trend towards health from the inside out. A trend that prioritizes community building and diversity in every sense of the word and all of that brings me so much joy."
Exercise balls are a great addition to any home gym since they're relatively affordable, and can be used in a variety of ways to work your entire body — and help stretch things out post-sweat sesh.
URBNFit Exercise Ball (Multiple Sizes) for Fitness, Stability, $, available at Amazon
"[I'm into] anything related to recovery," Nicolas adds. "Different kinds of foam rollers, balls, massage tools, epsom salts are great to try at home."
Dr. Teal's Pure Epsom Salt Therapeutic Soak, 6 lbs., $, available at Walmart
If there's one pattern among the pros, it's that recovery is everything. Make sure muscles are stretched and alleviated post-workout with a massager that gets into the tissue for max benefits.
Theragun liv Percussive Massager Muscle Stimulator, $, available at Amazon
"I love seeing my sweat community take charge of their recovery after putting their body through the ringer!" Corbin says. "Showing your tired, tight muscles some love by foam rolling and stretching is so 2020."
Trigger Point Performance GRID Foam Roller with Free Online Instructional Videos,, $, available at Amazon
"I love Carbon 38, Stella McCartney for Adidas, Matches Fashion, Netasporter and Target for clothing," Calla says, who swears by "pieces that can be worn in and out of studio."
Looking for *the* perfect pair of workout leggings to hold up against your most intense workouts? Heed Peloton founding instructor Hannah Marie Corbin's pick: "Currently, I'm vibing on Avocado leggings, Hydro Flask water bottles and Running Warehouse for sneaks."
Avocado Michelle Moto Yoke 7/8 Legging, $, available at Bandier
"I am a great fan of Paragon Sports for my cross-trainers and running shoes," Lamb says. "Nike has some ideal footwear for my body, and I will peep their website seasonally as well."
Nike ZOOM PEGASUS 36 PRM - WOMENS, $, available at Paragon Sports
And for the cool down... "Winter is a hard time to get motivated," Calla says. "Sometimes it’s just about reconnecting to meditation, breathing, or going back to basics to build strength."
"On days when excuses try to get the better of me, I go back to my mantra: 'Treat your body like it belongs to someone you love,'" Corbin says.
And finally, don't forget to "focus on sleep," trainer Jay Cardiello says, name-checking the Gravity Blanket as a go-to for getting a well-rested eight hours. "It's where you recover, build, grow strong, balance your immunity and keep cortisol levels at ease."
Gravity Blankets The Weighted Blanket for Sleep, $, available at Amazon
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Winter is here. Besides buying cozy-scented candles and ordering chocolate mochas, you can also catch us at home swaddled in our cozy cloaks — aka bathrobes.
Keep your fuzzy socks and fleecy throws, because all we want this season is a cozy robe. These part-bed, part-bath pieces are the ultimate comfy-luxe home attire. Like an incredible pajama-towel hybrid, the robe's leisure potential knows no bounds. We can wear it while wet or dry, snoozing in bed or cooking in the kitchen, and with or without the company of others. Plus, they also make for majorly crowd-pleasing gift material (hello, Valentine's Day).
Ahead, our bestselling picks for the snuggliest bathrobe styles to get the cozy-cloak job done — from plush terry-cloth types with pockets to premium waffle-weaves with hoods.
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A top-rated combo material combo of two-ply gauze and premium 100% long-staple Turkish cotton make this relaxed-fit bathrobe feel lightweight but still luxurious — oh, and we're loving the soft blush hue.
Reviews start at, "I first purchased this robe for myself in the pink I loved it so much, I got a second one for my mother for her birthday and she loves it too. The robe is soft and the colors are so beautiful!" and don't end with, "So soft. First of all, I'm the owner of many Parachute products, and probably keep on adding more. I love this robe, it's So soft! I'm writing a review as I'm lounging in it with my morning cup of joe."
Parachute Cloud Cotton Robe, $, available at Parachute
This cropped, kimono-style robe is crafted from premium 100%-Turkish cotton materials (for an absorbent-cozy finish) and comes fitted with pockets for extra post-shower convenience.
With nearly 2,000 reviews and a 4.3 out of 5-star rating, customers claim this affordable style is everything from "very cozy" to "pretty" and "the best bathrobe ever!"
TowelSelections Turkish Cotton Terry Kimono Bathrobe, $, available at Amazon
Crafted with a piped collar, cuffed sleeves, and deep pockets — out of the same long-staple Turkish cotton as the brand’s bestselling towels — this “Super-Plush” robe cloaks your body in a luxurious 380-GSM weight.
Reviews on it range from a simple, "Best robe ever," to an extreme, "Do not get this if you have a job/lifestyle where you need to put on real clothes. You will never want to get out of this. It is so soft. So warm. So comfy! I have taken up showering 2x plus daily just so I have an excuse to get into it. I love it."
Brooklinen Super-Plush Robe, $, available at Brooklinen
This under-$100 robe is touted as, "five-star-hotel-worthy," with a 100%-cotton waffle weave that's stonewashed and preshrunk to be extra soft, absorbent, and true-to-size.
With 4.8 out of 5 stars, Allswell customers rave that this style is everything from "Not too heavy or light. Just right. Very cozy." to "The texture of this robe feels so amazing after getting out of the shower. It has a great weight to it and the material is so soft. Better than any robe I've ever tried."
Allswell Stonewashed Waffle Bathrobe, $, available at Allswell
Soft colors, 100% organic cotton, and a breathable waffle weave come together in perfect cozy harmony to create this classic spa-style robe that’s pre-tumbled for optimal softness.
Comforted reviewers claim everything from, "This robe feels like a soft towel. So perfect now that it is getting cold," to "I was very happy with the quality of this robe! Lightweight but warm and so comfortable, feels like being at a spa, I would recommend this for sure!"
Coyuchi Unisex Organic Waffle Robe, $, available at Coyuchi
Crafted from a super-soft polyester, this top-rated robe by intimates-pro Eberjey combines oversized-bath style with cozy-soft throw in a chic winter white.
As one snuggly reviewer raved, "Like butter. So, so soft, cozy, cute, and a beautiful neutral color. I wear this when I get home at night and when I get up in the morning. A perfect winter staple!"
Riley Home’s top-rated, cotton-waffle robe gets set apart from the rest with its cropped length, hood addition, and terrycloth interior. The company also produces OEKO-TEX® certified robes — meaning that all materials are tested in order to meet environmentally friendly standards.
"Wow. Gorgeous robe, really blown away, better than hotel quality. Runs small so order up." and "Couldn't be happier with this robe! The fit is good, nice length, good quality. Love the hood, which towel-dries my hair easily when I put it on."
Riley Home Hooded Waffle Robe, $, available at Riley Home
Yes, you can get your hands on a luxe-looking and feeling bamboo-cotton blend robe for under $50 — and this top-rated Amazon-style in a calming lavender hue proves it.
One cozied up customer praised: “This is a beautiful, spa-quality terry robe. I have been searching for a while for a large comfortable terry robe to throw on right after a shower-no need for a towel. But they are VERY pricey. I was browsing one day and came across this robe. At the price I thought it couldn't be that good, but what the heck, so I gave it a try. This has to be one of the nicest terry robes I have ever owned and it cost less than a quarter of what I have spent. It is soft and absorbent. It is warm and snuggly and heavyweight. This is an excellent buy."
TexereSilk Luxury Bamboo Viscose Robe, $, available at Amazon
If the brand name doesn't say it all — this machine-washable robe is crafted for lounging longevity from a super soft and cushy microfiber that won't shrink or pill.
One reviewer calls it the, "Most comfortable robe ever," declaring: "I’m so glad I bought this robe. It’s incredibly soft and cozy. It is thick fabric without being heavy or hot. Totally a year-round robe."
BAREFOOT DREAMS® CozyChic Robe, $, available at Nordstrom
Pretty In Pink, A Bathrobe Story — this kimono-style robe boasts a lightweight waffle weave that's double-stitched for supremely durable comfort.
And, as one reviewer put it, "This robe is AMAZING. The waffle weave is pretty, the color is vibrant, and it is absorbent and soft. The material isn't too heavy, but is heavy enough to make you feel comfortable wearing it to the mailbox in a pinch. The pockets are a great size, and the sizing listed here was spot on."
TowelSelections Kimono Waffle Spa Bathrobe, $, available at Amazon
Wondering what type of activities you can partake in while wearing your new luxurious robe? Well, drinking wine is just the tip of that iceberg. Snowe Home's classic-style bathrobe is crafted from the plushest air-woven terry cotton to mimic a high-end hotel spa feel.
"As I had read from previous reviewers, my new white robe is the fluffiest. I can’t wait to shower and slip into it each night to relax and feel wrapped in luxury. Well done Snowe!" and "Like a warm, encompassing hug and there is a moment of all is good," one robed lounger raved.
Parachute Classic Bathrobe, $, available at Parachute
Described as "plush" and "super-springy," this waffle-weave robe is crafted from super absorbent materials that are perfect for swaddling your bod in post-shower (or bubble bath).
One reviewer calls it, "Superb in every way- yummy soft texture, washes beautifully, sized properly. I’m lovin’ it!"
Boll And Branch Waffle Robe, $, available at Boll And Branch
This bathrobe is like wearing a teddy bear (but, like a luxury-loving, spa-going teddy bear) — it's crafted from 270-GSM velveteen fleece that will not fail to keep you cozied-up on any cold evening ahead.
One customer cooed: "This is the most lightweight, warmest, softest robe I have ever owned." and "GORGEOUS. Simply lush, plush, soft...can I get a bed made of this, please?"
Alexander Del Rossa Plush Fleece Robe, $, available at Amazon
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The official first day of winter was December 21. In certain parts of the country, we’ve been knee-deep in snow for over a month already. We’ve been rocking our parkas for weeks. But now that the season of curling-up-with-a-good book to avoid the winter is here, it’s time to do just that. There are so many great books to read this season, I refuse to leave my house until April. Consider this my official notice to my friends, family and employer.
These books are so excellent they will help you fulfill your “read more” New Year’s resolution. They’ll make you laugh, cry, think and say “fuck the patriarchy” out loud to no one in particular. Allow these books to be your friends while your real ones are outside freezing their asses off. Suckers. Here are our picks for the must-read books of winter 2020.
Out December 31 The phrase “highly anticipated” is usually reserved for books by famous authors we already know and love, or the conclusion of a YA trilogy, or (for me) for books that my friends and colleagues can’t stop yelling at me about. Such A Fun Age by Kiley Reid is the latter. This debut from Reid, a Philadelphia-based writer who has an MFA from the Iowa Writer’s workshop, is being hailed as “striking and surprising.” It follows the story of Emira Tucker, a Black babysitter, and Alix Chamberlain, her well-to-do white employer. The story of these two women, their differences, and their professional and personal entanglements unfold as a searing commentary on race and privilege.
Out January 7 Dionne Brand is one of Canada’s most decorated and necessary literary voices. Her work has won the Governor General’s literary award, the Griffin Poetry Prize and the Trillium Book Prize, just to name a few. She was also named to the Order of Canada in 2017. So yeah, she’s kind of a big deal. What We All Long For and Long Enough are two of Brand’s most beloved novels. Together for the first time in a single volume, these books are just as relevant now as they were when they were released (2005 and 2015 respectively). They both tell profound stories of the lives of diverse Torontonians dealing with love, identity and family dynamics.
Out December 31 Taylor Jenkins Reid wrote one of the most talked-about and bestselling books of 2019: Daisy Jones and the Six. She calls Karma Brown’s Recipe for a Perfect Wifea “bold, intoxicating, page-turner” and “a thrilling, audacious story about women daring to take control.” High praise. The novel is about Alice Hale, a woman who gives up a promising career in publicity in New York City to move to the suburbs with her husband. She becomes obsessed with an old cookbook in her new home and the woman who used to own it, a 1950s housewife named Nellie Murdoch. Alice discovers some of Nellie’s secrets, and in doing so, learns she might have to keep some of her own to protect herself from a marriage that may be far from perfect.
Out January 7 If any of your New Year’s resolutions have to do with loving your life just a little bit more, Cynthia Loyst’s debut book is for you. As the co-host of The Social and longtime relationship and sex expert, Loyst has been dishing out love advice for years. But Find Your Pleasure isn’t just about sprucing up your romantic relationships, it’s about a “pleasure revolution,” in every aspect of your life with no guilt or shame for experiencing unadulterated joy in work, sex and at home. Through this book, Loyst hopes to do away with a “society [that] has told women to feel guilty or ashamed for embracing pleasures.” Full disclosure: I was Loyst’s producer on The Social for six seasons and I can tell you that this woman is pleasure incarnate. This deeply personal collection of anecdotes and pretty pictures isn’t your average lifestyle self-help book. It’s like going for coffee with your really enlightened and non-judgmental BFF.
Out February 25 It’s no secret that the mainstream pop feminist movement — the one that’s all $500 “The Future is Female” t-shirts and $100 “Girl Power” yoga pants — is dominated by white women. In Hood Feminism, Mikki Kendall not only pushes for intersectionality, she argues that “food insecurity, access to quality education, safe neighborhoods, a living wage, and medical care are all feminist issues.” She makes the point that, with this new wave of capitalist feminism that prioritizes being a #girlboss above all else, “the focus is not on basic survival for the many, but on increasing privilege for the few.” In this blistering debut, Kendall establishes herself as a fresh new and necessary Black voice in feminist literature.
Out March 10 When she was 15, Vanessa Wye started having what she thought was a passionate affair with her 42-year-old English teacher. Seventeen years later, he’s being accused of sexual abuse by another former student and Vanessa is forced to reckon with the reality of their relationship. Is the man she thought she loved just another predator among the many powerful men who are finally facing their reckoning? Set against the backdrop of the #MeToo movement, My Dark Vanessa tackles trauma, memory and consent through the dueling narratives of a teenage girl discovering her body and the grown woman who may not be able to trust her past feelings. Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn calls it, “an absolute must read.”
Out January 28 In the latest novel starring Thomas King’s sly investigator, Thumps DreadfulWater, the ex-cop is rocked when the producer of a true-crime reality TV show — a woman named Nina Maslow — turns up dead after working on a cold case (the Obsidian murders) that still traumatizes him. The book’s synopsis asks, “Is it possible that the elusive serial killer who murdered his girlfriend and her daughter all those years ago has resurfaced in Chinook? Or is this the work of a copycat looking to mess with Thumps by stirring up memories from his past?” This is a page-turning thriller that will satisfy fans of award-winning and celebrated Canadian author.
Out January 9 It was just a matter of time before the intense and fraught world of social media became the setting of a futuristic thriller. Thirty-five years in the future, the government determines who gets to be famous, but the price is a constant life in front of the camera — as in, every moment of the day in documented. Followers tracks the influencer-origin story of two women, Orla and Floss, who hatch a plan to gain notoriety online, no matter the cost. Meanwhile, Marlow, one of government-appointed celebrities who has 12-million followers discovers a secret about her past that sends her reeling. As per the publisher, “Followers traces the paths of Orla, Floss and Marlow as they wind through time for each other, and toward a cataclysmic event that sends America into lasting upheaval.” How’s this for high praise?Broad City co-creator Abbi Jacobsen says, “If anyone is going to explore a future version of our high-tech, internet-obsessed culture, please let it be Megan Angelo. Followers is pure gold.”
Out March 24 She was barely legal drinking age in the U.S. when Victoria James became the country’s youngest sommelier at a Michelin-starred restaurant. At 21, she “was selling bottles worth hundreds and thousands of dollars during the day, passing sommelier certification exams with flying colours, and receiving distinction from all kinds of press.” Sounds like a nice life, right? Well, James had to deal with groping from patrons and abusive bosses in an industry that is still very much run by men. Publishers Weekly called it a, “gritty, eloquent...a captivating story of resilience from a sommelier who hustled hard to conquer her profession."
Out January 14 Hailed as “a defining memoir of our digital age,” Uncanny Valley is an unprecedented glimpse into the early days of Silicon Valley through the eyes of a young woman coming of age in a world of transition. In her mid-twenties, Wiener moved from New York to San Francisco for a gig at a big-data startup. The world quickly turned into tech’s take on Wall Street — debauchery, boys’ club and all. Here’s the official pitch: “Part coming-age-story, part portrait of an already-bygone era, Anna Wiener’s memoir is a rare first-person glimpse into high-flying, reckless startup culture at a time of unchecked ambition, unregulated surveillance, wild fortune, and accelerating political power.”
Out now In his debut novel, Jeffrey Colvin depicts several generations of one family “bound together and torn apart by blood, faith, time and fate" in Africville, the small Nova Scotia town settled by former slaves. According to the publisher, as the novel “explores notions of identity, passing, cross-racial relationships, the importance of place and the meaning of home, Africville tells the larger story of the black experience in parts of Canada and the United States.”
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I have a recurring nightmare about a group chat. It goes like this: I am in a group chat with my friends from college. I text someone from said group chat on the side to complain cattily about something from the group chat (perhaps someone's emoji usage or penchant for all caps) — or at least I intend to. But I instead send the snarky text to the group, setting off a chain reaction of cyber drama, the culmination of which results in me being banished from the friend group (and accompanying group chat) forever. And then I wake up and text the group.
If you, like me, are in no fewer than ten group chats — between iMessage, Instagram DM, Messenger, and Whatsapp — and you, like me, are in constant fear of sending the wrong text to the wrong group, you know group chats are a true breeding ground for friend drama. Read on for six true group chat horror stories, and try to heed their warnings. "My friends and I have a group chat of the four of us. There is a smaller one with just three of us, for when we need to talk about the fourth. Once a friend said 'I hate when she does this' (regarding some boy drama that was entirely her own fault) and of course it when to the full group chat with the girl we were talking about. She was able to cover it up by claiming it was something about her coworkers, but it was a close call." — Victoria, 23"Someone started a group chat so we could manage our trivia team. For the last nine years, we've been a rotating group of friends playing trivia in our metro area. I had taken up doing roll call for the group and making the reservations, but because of my loathing of group chats, I tried not to engage if I didn't think it was meaningful. Well, we'd been drifting apart and apparently that all came to a head when my friend's husband blew up at the group in all caps and said, 'TAKE ME OFF OF THE GROUP CHAT!'
"I figured that was the end of it, but people kept texting at him to see what happened. We may never know honestly, but it kinda killed trivia. It's made for a great running joke, though, since we now shout it at each other when we get together (without him there, of course)." —Kimberly, 30"When I was in college, three of my friends and I were all planning to move into an off campus apartment together. This apartment complex was highly sought after, and people would literally camp out starting the day before they accepted new applications for the following year. While two of my friends were already in line and waiting/taking the first half of the night shift, my other friend and I were at my dorm hanging out. We were all texting in a big group chat and laughing, when out loud, my friend said she actually decided she didn't want to live in the apartment with us.
"I tried to figure out what was going on, but she went radio silent and left the room. I went to tell the other two in our three-way group chat, but messaged the four person one instead saying: '[BLANK] is being such a fucking bitch. She just up and left saying she doesn't want to live with us anymore, and we're screwed.' She never replied. She never said another word about it to us. A mutual friend told me I took it too far calling her a bitch. We had to end up finding alternative housing because we couldn't find a fourth person at the last minute. She ended up moving in with her then-boyfriend, and they broke up about a month after they moved in." —Delaney, 28"I am in a group chat with my husband and four of our adult/teenage children. I mistakenly texted some sexy time texts to the group. My children were not happy!" —Renee, 42"One time I was in a group chat with a group of people (let's call them Ashley, Bob, and Michelle), which we made specifically because we were trying to set up Ashley and Bob. It was just an excuse for them to have each other's numbers. After we made it, Michelle accidentally texted the whole group chat instead of just me and Ashley and said, "YASSSSS, WE SET IT UP. GET IT, GET IT. ASHLEY AND BOB FOREVER. And then Bob was like, 'Lol hi.'" —Hannah, 27"At the end of my freshman year of college, I was trying to figure out my housing situation for junior year because you have to plan far in advance to get a good house. So my best friend and I were planning to live together, but we had another friend who wanted to live with us too. We liked her, but we really didn't want to live with her because she had some annoying habits.
"We were all texting in a group chat about the possibility of living together, and my BFF and I were simultaneously side-texting about not wanting her to live with us. That was a mistake, because my BFF accidentally texted the group chat going on and on about all the reasons she didn't want to live with this other girl. The chat was silent for a long time, and it was SUPER awkward. We felt so bad about it that we eventually just ended up committing to live with her anyway. She never brought it up. She just went along with it like nothing was said. We actually ended up getting really close, and we're all three close to this day. But, we were right — she was hard to live with." —Olivia, 27
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We love a fancy stiletto boot just as much as the next person, but when truly cold weather hits, we can't help but lean towards a look with a little more comfort and stability. Anyone who has, for lack of a better phrase, fallen head over heels this time of year can attest to that. So when a reimagined selection of military boots sprang up this season, we were more than ready to try them on for size.
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Dr. Martens Leona Temperley Boot, $, available at Urban Outfitters
& Other Stories Lace-Up Leather Boots, $, available at & Other Stories
R13 Stack Platform Boot, $, available at Nordstrom
both Gao Lace-Up Rubber Trimmed Canvas Platform Ankle Boots, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Zara Treaded Sole Lace-Up Leather Ankle Boots, $, available at Zara
From aqua-cycling and aerial yoga to Solidcore, workout trends seem to come and go faster than you can keep count. However, when it comes to what really gets people moving and grooving? Turns out, strength training — hardly a newfangled fitness method — is the name of the game among the professionals right now.
According to a 2019 survey of over 100 million workouts from ClassPass (BTW, you still have a couple days this month to score a free month of workouts with a new sign-up!), strength training was the most popular activity of the year. Sure, you've probably heard of the term (or taken a Megaformer or boxing class or two), but if you've ever wondered what strength training is, or how to do it at home, we're breaking it down for you here.
"Functional strength training works multiple muscle groups together with frequent movements you might do in your home, at work, or while participating in sports," Joey Foley, co-founder, co-owner and Head of Workout Design at New York City's Punch Pedal House tells Refinery29. "While using these various muscles in your body at the same time, functional training focuses on core stability."
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"The best part [about strength training is that] you can do this at home or in the gym," Foley explains. "It all starts with bodyweight, then you progress with resistance, or you regress with a piece of support equipment. Furthermore, the same equipment can be used for both."
AmazonBasics Vinyl Kettlebell - 20 Pounds, $, available at Amazon
"If you cannot do a push-up, you can use a resistance band to help support you by connecting it to a wall on either side of you with your chest upon it," Foley says. Ready for beast mode? " If push-ups are too easy, you can strap the band to each hand, then throw around to your back, as you push up the band will give you resistance up."
gymbandit Set of 5 Premium-Quality Resistance Bands with Bag, $, available at Amazon
"Punch House is where the strength training is focused on treadmill workouts, functional strength training on the floor, and bag work for mobility and coordination," Foley says. Some basic movements you can do at home if you can't make it to the Brooklyn studio? "Try push-ups, sit-ups, planks, and squats," he suggests. "You can use resistance bands, kettlebells, cables, or dumbbells."
CAP Coated Hex Dumbbell Weights, $, available at Amazon
Want to target lower body muscles like your legs and glutes? Upgrade your go-to pilates moves like leg lifts and pulses by adding ankle straps to really feel the burn.
dmoose fitness Fitness Ankle Strap for Cable Machines, $, available at Amazon
If you want to try a cable-free design, Bala Bangles are a wireless way to incorporate ankle or wrist weights into your workout. Just take it from R29's Molly Longman, who loves them for "lateral raises and triceps pulldowns" and "adding just a little 'umpf'" to ab moves like jackknifes and bicycle crunches.
Bala Bangles Weighted Wrist Bangles, $, available at goop
If you already use (and love) incorporating things like resistance bands and medicine balls into your workout, try kicking things up a notch with a weighted jump rope, which allows you to get in an intense, strengthening sweat from anywhere.
Crossrope Get Strong Set - Weighted Jump Ropes for Strength Train, $, available at Amazon
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Lengthier trips away call for suitcases, but weekend escapes require travel bags that can help us sail smoothly through mini (yet hectic) train, plane, and automobile jaunts. The kind of bag that will hold all of our stuff, won't weigh us down, and will still look stylish. A weekender bag.
Weekenders run the gamut in sizes and shapes, so what's right for you depends upon your personal packing preferences. There are durable duffles for optimal stuffing, large canvas totes for folding up an extra outfit or two, and even hybrid types with secret roller wheels to take on multi-terrain. Because each of these bags is built for holding a select amount of belongings, they will ultimately help streamline your packing process to include only the essentials for short stays away.
Flit to and from all of your upcoming adventures by slinging one of the options ahead over your shoulder. Whether you're traveling for one night or three, these sleek weekenders are here to help you do it in style.
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This canvas-rose weekender comes in a small yet powerful size with multi compartments for strategic long-weekend outfit storage (hello, separate shoe compartment) and convertible straps for adaptable toting (over-shoulder or cross-body).
catalina The Catalina Deluxe, $, available at Lo & Sons
Madewell's version of a weekender combines a tote with a duffel and dresses it in canvas with leather trim for one stylish, roomy, and tote-worthy travel bag.
Madewell Canvas Overnight Bag, $, available at Madewell
A more compact duffle than most, Dagne Dover's Landon Carryall boasts multiple interior compartments and an expandable design that's ideal for travelers looking to streamline a strict, yet all-encompassing packing list.
Dagne Dover Landon Carryall, $, available at Dagne Dover
The punchy brand's Go-Bag was made for tough weekend travelers with an even tougher sense of style. The duffle-backpack hybrid is touted as "indestructible," crafted from OM Stardust Ballistic shell material with alpine-grade double stitching in an array of vibrant colors and printed interiors. (We recommend peeping the newly launched limited-edition Dog Dreams print.)
Longer weekends away call for a duffle bag with ample space for rolling and stuffing all the travel necessities — this compact option blends utility with style to cover multiple days away.
Herschel Supply Co. Novel Mid-Volume Duffle, $, available at Backcountry
Not quite a suitcase, not quite a weekender, this sleek rolling duffel trimmed with leather is the hybrid bag our weekend trips away have been missing — enough space to pack your essentials with room for bringing stuff back.
Bric's X-Bag 28-Inch Rolling Duffle Bag, $, available at Nordstrom
This Turkish canvas tote comes equipped with a roomy interior, smooth leather straps, and multiple storage pouches for containing your every casual-chic need during those long-weekend beach trips.
Away's smallest carry-on suitcases come equipped with built-in battery packs for charging devices on-the-fly — a.k.a. a WFA (working from airport) travel savior.
Breeze your way through a one to two-day stay in style with this deluxe overnight bag — made from durable and stylish textiles with multi pockets, compartments, and convertible straps for super streamlined travels.
LeSportsac Dakota Medium Deluxe Overnight Bag, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
Crafted out of a durable technical-weave with a secure zip-top and optional crossbody strap, this athleisure-style tote is ready to sport up your weekend getaway games.
If you plan on packing presents, work materials, two pairs of boots, a few extra layering bits, that sweater your sister loaned you last year...THIS is the hold-everything convertible pack for you.
The infamous brand's quilted gym-bags are pricey but worth it. This larger, weekender-sized style is durable and deceivingly roomy — with multiple interior compartments and a removable zip-up clutch for storing accessories.
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 18: Kobe Bryant, wife Vanessa Bryant and daughters Gianna Maria Onore Bryant, Natalia Diamante Bryant and Bianka Bella Bryant attend Kobe Bryant’s jersey retirement ceremony during halftime of a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)
The legacy Kobe Bryant has left behind after his tragic death this past Sunday is immeasurable. As each day passes, more and more of Bryant’s friends and fans are sharing their memories of the basketball phenom. But they’re not just swapping stories about his on-the-court feats. Instead, we’re hearing about what an incredible person Bryant was — as a friend, mentor, and father. In a segment aired by ESPN, for example, SportsCenter anchor Elle Duncan reflected a conversation she had with Bryant when she was eight months pregnant with her own daughter.
“I asked him for advice on raising girls, seeing as though he quite famously had three at the time, and he said just be grateful that you’ve been given that gift because girls are amazing,” Duncan said.
“His third daughter, Bianka, was about a year-and-a-half old at the time, so I asked if he wanted more children, and he said that his wife, Vanessa, really wanted to try again for a boy but was sort of jokingly concerned that it would be another girl,” she continued. “And I was like, ‘Four girls, are you joking? What would you think? How would you feel?’ And without hesitation he said, ‘I would have five more girls if I could. I’m a ‘girl dad.'”
That wasn’t the first or last time Bryant had raved about being a “girl dad.” In a 2018 interview with Jimmy Kimmel that’s making its rounds on the internet, we see the NBA legend gushing about his four daughters.
“I love my girls, man,” the former NBA star said. “It’s awesome… my wife wants a boy much more than I do.”
Duncan’s ESPN tribute went on to describe how Bryant would talk about his children and their accomplishments — especially Gianna, 13, who also passed in the helicopter accident.
“When it came to sports, he said that his oldest daughter was an accomplished volleyball player and that the youngest was a toddler, so TBD,” Duncan said. “But that middle one, he said, that middle one was ‘a monster. She’s a beast. She’s better than I was at her age. She’s got it.’ That middle one, of course, was Gigi.”
Bryant and his daughter, along with seven other passengers, were reportedly on their way to a girls basketball game at Mamba Sports Academy, which Bryant helped launch in 2018, in Thousands Oaks when the helicopter crash occurred.
“When I reflect on this tragedy and that half an hour that I spent with Kobe Bryant two years ago, I suppose it’s the only small source of comfort for me is knowing that he died doing what he loved the most: being a dad,” Duncan said. “Being a ‘girl dad.'”
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Friends, we are here to stage a gym bag intervention. Please, just put down that flimsy freebie tote that was foisted on you at that work conference five years ago, or the cool thrift-store find with unique, Memphis-y design but non-working zipper — save it for an Instagrammable picnic come summertime. These literal sad sacks have no place acting as the trusty workout and commuter bag your lifestyle deserves.
In our era of competitive wellness and uniform-like devotion to activewear, there are gym bags on the market for every lifestyle, schedule, and taste. And they don’t have to break the bank, either. We know you’re doing your best to keep your New Year’s resolution of working out more, and trust us, having an attractive, functional bag will make this easier. (Remember how motivated you felt about school after buying a new backpack and supplies every September? It’s the same thing.)
Scroll through our exhaustive list to choose a bag that’s right for you. With a new gym bag, you’ll find yourself reveling in the process of packing up and sprinting out the door feeling organized and on top of your game.
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This classically styled rucksack has all the trappings of a tried-and-true camping backpack with some necessary modern-life updates: lightweight, water-repellent fabrication, hidden laptop compartment, and off-key shade of gray that’s neutral, but still interesting.
lululemon On My Level Rucksack 18L, $, available at lululemon
It doesn’t get much sleeker — or much more affordable — than this cool-hued packable carryall. In a sturdy, super-lightweight ripstop fabrication and a stowaway pocket, it’s the perfect bag for your ever-changing workout schedule.
Herschel Supply Co. Day/Night Duffel, $, available at Zappos
FUN! Fun, fun, fun. With a color this optimistic, you will be pumped to hit the elliptical in the morning. Think Royln’s roomy quilted bags come in many colors other than this dazzling one, so if you’d rather stay in navy-land (which of course we endorse) you can easily do so.
Ask your outdoorsy friend about this cultish gear-maker and get ready for a really strong reaction — the Colorado-based brand’s backpacks and rucksacks have an ardent following. They’re designed for heavy-duty mountaineering, but this drawstring tote with two exterior pockets definitely suits the urban explorer’s lifestyle, too.
Topo Designs Topo Designs Cinch Tote, $, available at Moosejaw
Going to the gym sucks sometimes, so we suggest finding a bag that's going to cheer you up a little. Enter this super-lightweight, packable, throwback option from Nike — with a vintage-feeling design and a very reasonable price tag, this duffle will put a definite spring in your step.
Nike ACG Packable Duffle Bag, $, available at Amazon
This ultra-lightweight tote bag converts easily into a backpack to accommodate heavier loads. With a water-resistant finish, drawstring top, and designated water bottle pocket, this chameleon-like bag will be a great companion for a variety of adventures.
Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole 27L Tote Pack, $, available at Backcountry
We tried our darnedest to remain calm when we saw this really good looking convertible backpack/duffle (buffle?), available from Everlane. With a separate compartment for shoes (cue the collective sigh of relief from the after-work team-sports players) and a seriously high capacity, this sleek bag will make you the coolest person at the gym or the campsite.
It’s difficult to find words to explain the cult status of Dagne Dover’s Landon Carryall. People really, really like this bag — our executive creative director Piera Gelardi swears by her citron-colored one. There’s kind of nothing that this sturdy and stylish neoprene weekender can’t do.
Dagne Dover Landon Carryall, $, available at Dagne Dover
A super-light, extra-large back that will accommodate all of your gym and life needs, thanks to a passport pocket, three zippered exterior pockets, mesh vents, and water bottle pocket.
caraa Caraa Cirrus Backpack, $, available at Free People
We’re so addicted to Baboon’s fun-fun-fun branding and colorways, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The start-up specializes in heavy-duty bags with super-stitched, waterproof materials — perfect for gym-goers who have to lug a lot of stuff.
This foncy French luggage brand is one of our go-tos for super-sturdy duffles in colors better than they need to be. Their 24 Hour Bag is exactly as described — the cute, roomy, rugged carry-all will take you throughout your day in style.
Lipault City Plume 24 Hour Bag, $, available at Zappos
This super-lightweight, roomy bag magically folds up to the size of a tablet when it’s not in use. (It can also be monogrammed, for maximum fanciness!) Bonus: Oprah gave it her coveted seal of approval.
With a waterproof interior pocket, yoga mat strap, shoe compartment, and rain-repellent fabrication, this super-roomy gym bag might just constitute the best $30 you can spend this season.
This Boulder, CO-based brand specializes in super-rugged backpacks, totes, and handbags designed exclusively for us gals. Their highly-rated Camden backpack has enough bells and whistles for the most active gym-goer.
A fanatically-rated (we’re talking 4.8 stars, people) duffle that has many a gearhead satisfied. “I love this bag,” says Amazon reviewer CW. “It’s a beautiful color, nice material, holds a ton of stuff — 40 oz. water bottle, speed rope, knee sleeves, supplements, wraps, gloves, lifting belt, etc — with plenty of room without being too bulky. I love the wet bag and the shoe compartment, too.”
BOOST Gym Bag with Shoe Compartment, $, available at Amazon
This cheerful turquoise knapsack is certainly roomy enough for the gym, but will also look very cute tucked into the backseat of the car in preparation for a weekend out of town.
For those who haul a little less stuff to the gym, this lightweight rectangular backpack will do the trick. An added bonus? It can roll up into a travel pillow when you’re not toting it to workouts.
PETERPOINT Foldable Lightweight Backpack, $, available at Amazon
This wouldn't be a gym bag round-up if we didn't include a yoga-mat friendly option. Luckily, the fitness experts at Sweaty Betty deliver, as usual. This lightweight neoprene backpack has a ton of pockets for all manner of gewgaws (fitness or life-related) and two bottom straps for safely toting your yoga mat from work to class.
Sweaty Betty All Sport Backpack, $, available at Nordstrom
We're beginning to suspect that this is the best gym bag out — it's quietly selling out everywhere we look, but luckily some are still snaggable on Amazon, in a spring-friendly rainbow of colors. With a drawstring top that will convert the bag from open tote to pillow-shaped duffle in one tug, this bag will enable you to dash around in style, and then seal off sweaty gym goods when the time comes.
Under Armour Under Armour Women's Motivator Tote, $, available at Amazon
We love a convertible backpack/top handle situation, and this Adidas option checks all of the gym-friendly boxes — it sports a front zip pocket, zippered main compartment, and media pocket with tricot-lining for keeping devices protected.
Adidas Originals adidas Originals Originals Tote III Backpack, $, available at Zappos
We came for the vintage color story but stayed for this boxy convertible backpack’s roomy utility. Whether you strap it on to your back or carry it from the handy handles, the bag’s structure will accommodate everything you need to arm yourself for the day, be it leggings, laptops, or lunch.
The North Face Explore Fuse Box Small Backpack, $, available at Urban Outfitters
A barrel-shaped duffle bag in a coated canvas that will brush off any gym-related dirt or detritus. It’s a roomy, high capacity accessory that will help you haul all of your workout gear — and we mean all of it. (STATE also donates to children-focused charities with the purchase of every bag.)
While it’s on the pricier side, MZ Wallace’s Sutton duffle is long recognized for being one of the best, toughest, and most stylish all-purpose bags out there. With a durable quilted nylon exterior, luxe leather details, a detachable shoulder strap, it will accommodate a whole of gym goods or a weekend’s worth of travel gear. It has six interior pockets and comes with three extra pouches that can go in or out depending on your needs, and on top of it all, it’s crushable and packable.
MZ WALLACE Large Sutton, $, available at MZ Wallace
Customers attest that this roomy, indestructible tote is a great add-on for excursions — and we think it will work pretty well even if your definition of an excursion is walking four blocks to the gym.
This neat backpack/duffle bag hybrid boasts a gym-friendly detail — it unzips all the way down the middle to reveal two mesh-protected compartments. Perfect for keeping clean and dirty gear separate or just for toting everything you’ll need in your life on a given day (laptop, lunch, presentation materials), this unisex rucksack is definitely investment-worthy.
Fjällräven Fjallraven Splitpack Duffle Bag, $, available at Urban Outfitters
A super-roomy option with an eco-friendly bent: for every item sold, Solgaard removes 5 lbs. of plastic through the ocean through their partnership with Vancouver-based Plastic Bank.
Solgaard The Weekender Duffel Bag, $, available at Solgaard
Meeting the running club after work? Prevent muddy sneakers from tarnishing the contents of your entire bag, thanks to the zippered compartment of this silvery, lightweight tote. Bonus: it zips neatly into a wallet-sized pouch when not in use.
EV1 Nylon Tote
A quilted option from Ellen DeGeneres’s line is roomy and stylish, and with a lightweight nylon fabrication, can be toted anywhere you need to go.
A cool rucksack with room for all of your daily workout essentials, with devoted pocketage for your laptop and a water bottle..
Topo Designs Rover Pack, $, available at Huckberry
The North Face Flyweight Duffle
This ultra-lightweight duffle isn't just surprisingly roomy — it's packable and highly compressible, for when you want to bring your trusty gym bag on vacation.
A cheerfully-hued and roomy tote with two interior pockets — one standard, one mesh — and expandable sides for when you’re bringing home more than you left home with.
In the dead of winter, our vacation M.O. is simple: Take us to a warm, sunny beach. Bonus points if it’s relatively close by, and even better if we don’t need a passport to get there. Enter St. Croix. Located just to the east of Puerto Rico, the island is perfectly situated in the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea (and — you guessed it — U.S. citizens can travel there sans passport).
With picturesque views and white sands, St. Croix is undeniably stunning — but it’s so much more than just a bucket list-worthy island getaway in the sun. For starters, it’s dripping with historical significance, with Danish architecture on almost every block of the two cities for which St. Croix gets the Twin City nickname: Frederiksted (in the west) and Christiansted (in the east). And the cuisine is infused with a vast array of global influences, like African, Danish, European, modern Caribbean, and American.
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As President Donald Trump is only the third president in history to be impeached, there isn’t a well-worn map for how to navigate the trial and everything that comes with it. Trump is, of course, coping with the news of his impeachment really well: he’s curated a Twitter feed closely resembling an unfiltered stream of consciousness, attacking people online, and calling out Democrats for the “witch hunt” to which they are unfairly subjecting him. The Trump family is, for obvious reasons, on more of a high alert than ever before. But within all the discourse of Trump’s Senate trial (and even Ivanka’s recent reporter quarrel), we have just one question to ask: where is Melania Trump?
Not a day goes by without at least a little news about Donald Trump, be it impeachment-related, his nerve wracking interactions with Iran, or his recent appearance at the World Economic Forum. Meanwhile, recent news of Melania Trump is scarce: it barely includes walking onto the field with her husband at the College Football Playoff National Championship in New Orleans, LA to stand for the national anthem earlier this month. Beyond that, it seems that Melania Trump is hibernating this winter much like the rest of us.
According to Melania’s Twitter, she appears to be spending most of her time in Washington D.C. renovating the East Room of the White House. In her Twitter post, she says the renovations are in hopes that the room will be a “source of pride for its citizens.” On top of this laborious task, Melania is focusing most on her Be Best initiative which strives to combat cyberbullying and opioid abuse in children and teens.
But Melania’s own support of the anti-bullying initiative seems a bit conditional in practice. Most recently, her husband openly attacked 17-year-old environmental activist Greta Thunberg after she was recognized as TIME’s Person of the Year. Trump went after Thunberg twice — once after her front-page honor, and again at the World Economic Forum last week. Melania was silent throughout the attacks, and despite a ton of criticism. But, she did not apply the same practice of silence when her 13-year-old son, Barron, was referenced by Stanford law professor Pamela Karlan during the impeachment proceedings.
Karlan mentioned Barron’s name when asked to compare the modern presidency to the tyranny of kings the constitution was created to guard against. “While the president can name his son Barron, he can’t make him a baron,” Karlan now-famously said. Melania responded by releasing a statement saying, “A minor child deserves privacy and should be kept out of politics. Pamela Karlan, you should be ashamed of your very angry and obviously biased public pandering, and using a child to do it.”
Prior to defending her son’s honor, Melania Trump made no public comments about the impeachment — and it doesn’t look like she will anytime soon. It’s possible that Melania Trump has no incentive to make a public appearance or statement right now (just a slight possibility). But not necessarily for obvious reasons — Trump hasn’t exactly helped or promoted her work either.
According to Politico, presidents historically make sure to mention the work of the First Lady in their annual remarks to lawmakers. For the last three years, Melania’s big Be Best initiative has been left out, particularly in Trump’s senate speeches. Given Trump’s penchant for online rants and targeting people online, dedicating part of a speech to praise the work of an anti-cyberbullying initiative seems hypocritical at best.
Amid the constant influx of Trump news, Melania’s absence proves somewhat concerning. But, her trademark stoicism isn’t exactly new to anyone. Over the course of Trump’s White House tenure, the First Lady has largely stayed on message and out of the public eye as much as possible, but we wonder at what point would she break character and speak publicly about the impeachment?
As the annual State of the Union address approaches on February 4, Melania will likely be in the spotlight again — for better or worse — as her husband addresses the nation mid-impeachment. So we can all just stay tuned until then, I guess.
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Last year, an invention that claimed it would revolutionize how we initiate sex went viral — for all the wrong reasons. The LoveSync consists of two small, silver buttons, designed to be placed on either side of a couple’s shared bed. If each person wants to get it on that night, they tap the button. If only one person taps, nothing happens. But if both do, the buttons glow, signaling to the couple to go ahead.
LoveSync’s Kickstarter campaign promised, “With LoveSync there’s no rejection, no guilt, and no missed opportunities.” But although the Kickstarter met its goal, many thought the invention was needlessly complicating simple communication. The product was roundly mocked and memed, and when the inventors presented the button on SharkTank earlier this month, all five sharks declined to invest. “Why don’t you just talk to each other?” one wondered.
Initiating sex really is that simple: Just talk to each other. If you’re in a long-term relationship with someone who’s comfortable with it, nonverbal communication — think slipping your hand under their waistband while making out — works, too. Consent is necessary, but it isn’t complicated. All you have to do is care about what your partner wants, and pay attention to their reactions.
Still stuck? Here are some ways to initiate sex.
Ask
As your parents probably told you when you were a toddler, Use your words. Ask, “Can I kiss you?” or, “Where do you want me to touch you?”
Get Romantic
Do those suggestions feel too clinical? Try something like, “I’ve been dying to kiss you all night” or, “I really want to go down on you.”
Use Dirty Talk
Asking for consent can be sexy. Think, “I want to f*ck you right now,” or, “You make me so wet.” Hot and effective.
Initiate Foreplay
If you’re with a long-term partner (whether that’s a spouse or a friend with benefits) and you know they’re comfortable with it, an action can work as a form of nonverbal consent. Think leaning in for a kiss, coming up to hug them from behind, or kissing your partner’s neck. If they lean into the touch, that’s a sign to continue. (Though again, if you’re unsure if they’re into it, you can always ask.)
Sext
If you have a date planned for later that night, amp up the anticipation by describes exactly what you want to do with your partner over text. If they don’t seem into it — responding “lol” to your detailed beej description, for example — take the hint. If they respond with steamy sexts of their own, that’s a green light.
Schedule It
If you’re in a long-term relationship and feel like you never have time for sex, talk to your partner and see if they’re open to scheduling it. Pick one night a week — or every other week, or once a month — and set a calendar reminder. Of course, if either of you isn’t feeling it when that night comes, you don’t have to keep to the date — but planning ahead will make sure you both have your schedules free and are in the right frame of mind.
Have A Bigger-Picture Convo
According to Psychology Today, studies indicate that everyone has a different preference for how their partner initiates: “Some people love to have clear, verbal invitations to sex; for them, talking is a form of foreplay. Others are turned off by the use of words; they would rather be turned on with a graze of their skin or a prolonged hug or kiss,” Petra Zebroff, PhD wrote in an article on the subject.
“Some people love to lay their cards on the table, with direct requests or suggestions that leave no room for misunderstanding: ‘Are you in the mood?’ or ‘Get into bed now!’” she continued. “But others would find such directness startling, cold, or abrupt. Instead, they’ll talk about a preference for the seduction game, with subtle teasing or flirting that allows them to get them in the mood. One person may want to anticipate, think about, and/or plan for the event as their arousal evolves, while others find that their arousal erupts when they are surprised.”
Don’t know which one your partner is? Have a bigger-picture discussion — one where you’re both clothed — and ask how they like to be seduced. Share what you like, too. If your styles aren’t compatible, you can always take turns.
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NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 28: Kerry Washington attends the Television Academy’s 25th Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Saban Media Center on January 28, 2020 in North Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic)
Kerry Washington seems to have taken a style cue from Little Women (and really, who amongst us hasn’t?). During an appearance at the Television Academy’s 2020 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Los Angeles, the actor wore an off-the-shoulder gown by Khaite featuring a black-and-tan plaid print, with a nude pink tulle skirt underneath. For her accessories, she wore brown heels by Christian Loubitoun, and minimal jewelry.
Khaite rose to viral fame in September 2019 when Katie Holmes stepped out wearing a cashmere bra and matching cardigan. We’ve been following the brand ever since; and with this prairie-perfect plaid moment, it’s official: We’re obsessed.
Stylist Law Roach styled Kerry for the special occasion, sharing an image of the outfit with a caption that compared the ‘fit to an India Arie song. Another post he shared of the look was captioned with the words “Brown Skin,” one of Arie’s famed songs. Kerry shared on IG that she was attending the event to “honor a hero of mine” — by this she meant Bob Iger, a producer. She said, “Without him, Scandal would not have existed.”
Known for her bold-yet-classic red carpet looks, Kerry recently wore a black skirt with a slit and an open black blazer by Altuzarra to the Golden Globes. The focal point of the outfit? A knotted, crystal rope chain that adorned her chest and waist. Presenting the award for Best Actress in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy, the actor looked cool, calm, and confident as ever.
No matter what she wears, Kerry is one of our favorite style stars and we’re keeping our eyes peeled for her next stylish outing.
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A few months ago, I had a dream that my mom died. I woke up in a tailspin, sweaty, panicked, and on the edge of bawling. I knew it must have been a nightmare, but I still called my mother at 6 a.m. her time just to make sure she was okay. She sounded pretty cranky when she picked up, but hearing her voice that morning was more soothing than any Taylor Swift ballad could ever be.
When someone dies in your dream — whether it’s a loved one or a stranger — it’s almost always upsetting, explains Lauri Loewenberg, a dream analyst. You might be wondering if it was a premonition. Probably not, Loewenberg says.
“Dreams are symbolic — you can’t look at them literally or you’ll freak yourself out,” she says. “Death in dreams actually means there’s some sort of change or ending happening in your life. To the subconscious mind, this represents the end of life ‘as you now know it.’”
The details of the dream can offer more insight into what’s really going through your head. The person you imagine passing is especially significant. “You are usually using them to represent a characteristic, or personal quality of your own,” says Ian Wallace, a dream expert and psychologist, in his book The Top 100 Dreams: The Dreams That We All Have and What They Really Mean. “Death of your loved one in your dream indicates that this particular quality that you possess is being transformed in some way. The transformation is often the result of a major change in your waking life where you have to let go of old habits and welcome new ways of doing things.”
My mom, for instance, is super warm and nurturing. I am too — but I sometimes worry it makes people take me less seriously, so I try to minimize that side of myself in business settings. Maybe my subconscious picked up on that struggle.
The same is true for celeb death dreams. “I had a client who was having recurring dreams of being besties with Madonna… but she kept dying,” Loewenberg says. “I worked with her and we figured out that Madonna represented motherhood, not only because her name means mother, but because Madonna has quite a lot of children. My client was debating getting her tubes tied, hence the ‘death’ of her ability to become a mother again. Her dreams were letting her know it’s okay to let go of that part of herself.”
The manner of death matters too. “A natural death represents a change or ending that is naturally happening. A murder will represent a forced change or ending such as if you’re cutting someone out of your life… If you are quitting smoking or drinking, you may dream you’re being murdered because that part of you is being killed off.”
Wallace adds that if the dream happens in a hospital, it might mean you have “an unhealthy dependency on your loved one and need to be more responsible and self-reliant in your waking life.” A graveyard setting, on the other hand, indicates you’re subconsciously putting the past to rest.
The final piece to consider? How you feel when you wake up. “The joyful realization that your loved one is still alive emphasizes that your connection with them is being reborn and renewed, and will help you forge an even stronger bond with them,” Wallace says.
For me, at least, that was true. After my nightmare, I could have talked to my mom for hours — though she politely requested a slightly later call time.
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DORTMUND, GERMANY – MARCH 10: Nikkie de Jager (NikkieTutorials) during the ‘GLOW – The Beauty Convention’ at Westfalenhalle on March 10, 2018 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Tristar Media/Getty Images)
After a month-long hiatus, Nikkie de Jager — better known as NikkieTutorials — is officially back to releasing beauty content on her YouTube page. This return comes two weeks after the Dutch makeup artist shared a video titled “I’m Coming Out,” in which she revealed that she is transgender publicly for the first time.
The new video is in the “Get Ready With Me” format, where de Jager talks to the lens while doing her makeup — but in this particular video, she uses the camera time to air her thoughts following the emotional announcement. “In this video, I want to clear up some questions that I’ve been seeing around over the past few weeks, and I literally just want to be an open book to you,” she says as she applies a pink and blue eyeshadow look, inspired by her recent symbolic manicure using colors from the Transgender Pride Flag.
After addressing the positive reactions and support she’s received since her coming-out video, de Jager changed the subject to the blackmailer who threatened to out her to the press, which forced her to come forward with her story earlier than she wanted to. The YouTuber urged fans to leave the investigative work to officials rather posting theories online and attempting to track down the perpetrator themselves. “We need to stop the witch hunt that I’ve seen going around,” she said. “You are destroying people’s lives that aren’t even involved in this. I ask you to stop this.”
She continued with a message to media outlets that have also tried to uncover the blackmailer’s identity: “I don’t think that is your story to tell. If anyone’s going to have the right to tell more about these blackmailers, it’s going to be me.”
With that, de Jager revealed that, with the help of police officials, she has identified the person who threatened her and retrieved their contact information. She also learned that this person went after people she knows, adding, “I even know… how they treated people around me to get more information on my true story.” She goes on to open up about her own challenge in dealing with this information, and the question of whether she should publicly out them for their wrongdoing. “Everybody who does something wrong should be punished,” de Jager says. “I have the power to destroy a life.”
Rather than reveal her blackmailer, de Jager leans towards letting the positive outcome of her video serve as its own kind of justice. “If I out this person, am I gonna be doing the same as this person did to me? Do I want that?” she asks. “When I look at my situation… and everything that happened to me, that person has been punished.” She acknowledges that her experience is an exception as she was able to reclaim her power on a large platform, but urges those who don’t have that power of influence to seek help from loved ones and/or authorities if they find themselves in a similar situation.
Towards the end of the video, the makeup pro addresses one other concern, which is the accusations of her coming-out video being a publicity stunt — and how that led her to halt business endeavors for the time being. “I had been working on some really exciting future products; I delayed them, because in no way, shape, or form did I want this all to seem like a publicity stunt,” de Jager said.
Negative responses aside, the YouTuber brings it full circle back to makeup in the video, and assures fans that the objective behind her channel isn’t changing — it is, and always will be, “a love hub for makeup.”
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The main objective of a sports bra is to contain and support your chest while you're completing a workout. I'm sure most of us have made the mistake of trying to wear a regular bra while doing some form of light exercise, thinking it wouldn't matter. Take it from personal experience, almost any activity you do could be made better by the real deal — whether it's an intense HIIT class, a light yoga session, or a quick cardio routine on the StairMaster.
Sometimes, though, you're looking for even more support. That's where padding comes in. You might think of it more as an option for regular bras, but when added to a sports bra, padding can give a little extra coverage. We've rounded up the very best ones for your next workout.
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If you're looking for some versatility, this is the bra for you. You can easily remove the cups. Plus, the strappy back details make it fun for any workout.
Fabletics Kessler Medium Impact Sports Bra, $, available at Fabletics
The wide, padded straps, seamless cups, and underwire will give you the extra comfort and support you need — whether you're running a 5k or zen-ing out in your favorite yoga class.
City Chic Smooth & Chic Sports Bra, $, available at ASOS
Enjoy your yoga and Pilates sessions with this lightweight bra. It has removable cups, so you can get rid of the padding when you don't need the extra support.
Sweaty Betty Brahma Padded Yoga Bra, $, available at Sweaty Betty
Tackle your workout with confidence in this classic Nike sports bra. Made with Dri-FIT technology, this bra gives you support while wicking away sweat.
Nike Classic Padded Sports Bra, $, available at Nike
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