If spring were a dress, it would look like this.

Mindy Kaling, at the Gold Gala in Los Angeles last weekend, wore a strapless Anita Dongre gown that seemed to have flowers blooming all over it. Such a simple silhouette, but such a beautiful effect; it’s the kind of dress that makes its own light.

FRESNO, Calif. -- Pilar García Bonilla had a dream and desire to help women like her who might be self-conscious of their curly hair and don’t feel comfortable being themselves because of their curls.

García Bonilla said she grew up thinking that straight hair was beautiful and sophisticated while curly hair was messy. She said something ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I am going on a trip overseas and visiting with our former neighbors who moved there.

I haven’t seen them for some years and feel obligated to bring some sort of “host/hostess” gift from the U.S. But we will be traveling so it can’t be perishable or take up much space in my suitcase. ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Can you please explain to me what is the big deal about the Met Gala? What am I missing here?

--James. J.

Dear James: What? You mean you don’t enjoy watching rich, famous people in amazingly expensive one-of-a-kind outfits (many of whom got them for free) posing for photos...Read more

The Met Gala — the very glam annual fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute — took place this month, with a theme of “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” celebrating the history and influence of the Black dandy.

And as you can see, Diana Ross went with an understated and low-key look: just your everyday 18-...Read more

The Hollywood Walk of Fame has been around for more than 60 years, so it’s a mystery to me why they took forever to honor the great Michelle Pfeiffer, whose long career epitomizes both remarkable talent and movie-star glamour. (If you haven’t seen Pfeiffer in “homeandleisure/fashiondaily/fashiondailynews/s-3706078">Read more

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) has shaken up the credit game with its low-or-no-interest payment plans for large purchases. In fact, Bankrate’s 2024 Buy Now, Pay Later Survey reported that nearly 2 in 5 ...Read more

Here’s some good news, should you be in need of it: Julian Fellowes’ very gilded HBO series “The Gilded Age,” set in moneyed 1880s Manhattan, will be back for its third season in June, streaming on Max.

And if you’re wondering whether the hats...Read more

When it comes to saving money, where you live matters.

Back in 2022, I wrote a story about remote workers who relocated to cities that provided financial incentives to move, with some cities providing cash incentives as high as $12,000. I interviewed folks around the country that were taking a chance to maximize their budget in a post-COVID ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I was happy when you called out men for the use of overpowering colognes and aftershave.

But what about the — some would say sickening — use of similarly overpowering scent used in many public places such as restrooms and lobbies of office, condo and apartment buildings? And don’t get me started...Read more

PHILADELPHIA -- Bonnie Arbittier keeps a list on her phone of every jacket, bag, and article of clothing she’s resisted buying so far this year.

More than three months into 2025, the list has held Arbittier accountable to her New Year’s resolution: No clothing purchases. Not even from thrift stores. Not even for special occasions.

When she...Read more

Despite the rise in interest rates in the last few years, refinancing may still make sense for some homeowners. If you’re a first-time refinancer, though, you might have a lot of questions about what the process is like — and might also have picked up some misinformation.

Let’s dispel some common myths about mortgage refinancing....Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: It’s not that I want to follow every trend — since many of them strike me as silly. However, I do so love to look at online fashion sites and even some actual magazines.

But I take many of the trends they write about as strange, been-there-done-that or ridiculously obvious. Which brings me to a ...Read more

Warm weather is here, and as the sun’s rays grow stronger, it’s important to protect your children’s delicate skin. According to NBC, sunscreen is a nonnegotiable for all kids older than 6 months old, regardless ...Read more

I’m not quite sure what the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards are, but I know you can always trust (see what I did there?) Oscar nominee Colman Domingo to show up wearing something gorgeously unique.

If you zoom in on his Bode suit, you’ll see it’s full of embellishment and sequins — and if you zoom out, it’s a striking floral print.

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Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I keep going back and forth on whether I should make some necessary purchases now or wait for more clarity on the effects of higher tariffs and the U.S. economy. I am specifically thinking about replacing my aging cell phone, but other purchases as well.

What would you do?

--Cynthia L.

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Rewards are one of the biggest perks of credit cards. They can fly you to a new destination, secure you a rental car or pay for your next grocery run. That could be why so many people continue chasing rewards even with debt hanging over their heads.

A new Bankrate survey shows that, among credit cardholders carrying a balance month to month, 72...Read more

PHILADELPHIA -- When the corporate life grew stale and the drumbeat of the Great Resignation grew louder, Tina Lewis cast her attention and artistic ability toward the unlikeliest product.

Lewis, 40, crafts custom, handheld fishing nets prized by fly fishermen from the Poconos to Sweden. Her business, homeandleisure/fashiondaily/fashiondailynews/s-3675654">Read more

Easter is synonymous with chocolate bunnies and sugar highs, but author and mom of two Kimberly McLeod offers a refreshing twist on tradition: Easter baskets that are fun and brain-boosting.

Known for her parenting platform “The Best Ideas for Kids,” which boasts ...Read more

President Donald Trump’s latest move on trade? A 90-day pause on his “reciprocal” tariffs — but not for China, where rates are now climbing to a staggering 125%, CNN reported.

While the political back-and-forth has economists ...Read more