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Dear Answer Angel Ellen: What kind of body shape does a high-waisted jean look good on?

— Jill C.

Dear Jill: I never understood why high-waisted jeans went out of style and I’m so glad they’re back. That’s because they work for every body type. High waisted, however, is a bit of a misnomer. We’re talking about jeans that hit at ...Read more

There’s no denying that the best part after saying your “I dos” is the honeymoon — well, that and spending the rest of your life together. Even better is having everything taken care of while on your post-nuptial vacation.

No matter the destination, an all-inclusive resort takes the worries out of travel — that is, if you pick a top...Read more

DALLAS — When Lizzy Chesnut Bentley graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2012, the Texas oil and gas industry was booming and the next bust cycle seemed millions of barrels away.

She took a job as an analyst in the mergers and acquisitions group at Halliburton, the Houston-based Fortune 500 supplier to thousands of oil rigs in ...Read more

With news of COVID-19 continuing to dominate headlines around the world, the discussion about how travelers can stay healthy — and keep others healthy — has never been so important. Of course, COVID-19 isn't the only illness that's a threat to travelers, whether they're in the air or on the ground.

But with so many competing health tips ...Read more

AUSTIN, Texas — In the early morning hours of July 7, 2017, Jill and Phil Henderson received a call in their Austin home from the U.S. Embassy in Greece.

Their son, 22-year-old Bakari Henderson, had been beaten to death outside a bar in Laganas, on the Greek island of Zakynthos.

"It was devastating," Jill Henderson says. "It ...Read more

CHICAGO — It’s been a long winter — make that a long year — but spring is right around the corner with a renewed sense of optimism, more sunshine and more fresh air. If you want to get a jump-start on the season, here are a few mood-boosting ways to refresh your home and update your wardrobe.

Yes, it’s time to move past sweatpants, ...Read more

Maybe it’s Maybelline – or maybe just Chipotle.

The Mexican-food inspired restaurant chain is spicing up the make-up industry with the recent announcement of a partnership featuring vegan and cruelty-free makeup.

Alongside e.l.f. Cosmetics company, Chipotle will release products including a 12-color eyeshadow palette inspired by its ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — Brandt Williams of Minneapolis has spent 53 years in the Upper Midwest, but hadn't worn snow pants since being zipped into a one-piece suit he described as "the iron maiden of clothing for children."

Then one day last December, while shopping at Costco, Williams spotted a snow pants display. He bought a pair on a whim,...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I was wondering if there was a product to tame my wild, stand-up eyebrows?

— Rennae G.

Dear Rennae: There are various products, tinted and clear, designed to solve this problem such as Pacifica Highest Def Hemp Fiber Brow Set ($13, ulta.com). They go on with a wand brush, like mascara. However, I’m quite content ...Read more

SEATTLE — We want to be comfy but also look good on Zoom. We didn’t know how uncomfortable jeans were until we stopped wearing them. If you wore one at the office, you might still wear your work badge at home. Some of us are ineffably fancy. Black masks go with everything. And we really, really hate bras.

Once dictated by climate and office...Read more

Let’s be honest: Despite the unbelievable amount of progress LGBTQ Americans have fought for and achieved in the U.S., there’s still more work and growth to be done before the flag can truly represent “liberty and justice for all” across the country. With this said, the gay community is forced to do more research than the average ...Read more

Sellers are looking to catapult an unlikely item — the once ubiquitous Ikea catalog — into the trove of uncommon collectibles that beckon nostalgia and grow in value.

“The very last Ikea catalog ever,” a recent eBay listing reads, offering the 2021 edition for $17. “In perfect unread condition. Stored flat in acid-free magazine-...Read more

How we choose all of the stuff that we surround ourselves with is based on our needs — and wants — but also on how well those things are designed to help make our lives better. As Nike puts it, “Good innovation turns the complex into the simple,” and that’s just what the brand has done with the GO FlyEase sneaker, its first totally ...Read more

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons is celebrating 30 years of making couples’ wedding, vow renewal and engagement dreams come true.

“For the past 30 years, Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons has helped create once-in-a-lifetime memories for couples around the globe,” said Korri McFann, marketing...Read more

DALLAS — The former CEO of Neiman Marcus has joined the board of The RealReal, a company that says it is the world’s largest online marketplace for reselling luxury goods.

Katz, who is an expert in luxury retailing after a long career at Dallas-based Neiman Marcus, has also had an up-close view of the resale business.

Neiman Marcus and San...Read more

PITTSBURGH — For fans of jewelry brand Sabika, a new collection is always cause for celebration. For CEO and designer Alexandra Mayr-Gracik, the spring/summer collection that launched this month is extra special.

This year marks the 20th anniversary for the Robinson-based company. The latest launch of colorful Swarovski crystal chokers, ...Read more

My latest Netflix binge has been “Call My Agent!” a slyly funny French sitcom set at a Paris talent agency. I’m only midway through Season 2 — don’t tell me what happens later! — but I’m quite enjoying the playful movie star cameos, the who’s-sleeping-with-whom drama, the behind-the-scenes intrigue and the truly world-class eye-...Read more

It’s a rite of passage for any new generation to fight with the one before. Just imagine the ruthless barbs traded between 15th century serfs over tunic length!

Right now, that whole thing is playing out between Gen Z and Millennials. Let’s review: Millennials were born between 1981 and 1996 and have been blamed for everything since, ...Read more

For many of us, traveling is an aphrodisiac. Fueled by adventure and new experiences, romance feels more passionate in a different ZIP code.

However, you don’t need to cross oceans or even get a passport to achieve the dopamine rush of being in a new place. America boasts some of the sexiest cities in the world for singles and couples alike...Read more

Thanks to all the readers — so many of you! — who responded to my request for your No. 1 Can’t Live Without makeup or beauty aid.

Here’s what you had to say about skin care. More favorites (eyes, lips, hair) to come soon …FACE MOISTURIZERS

Nivea Creme

“I’ve tried the expensive moisturizers. No other product comes ...Read more