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Answer Angel: Dirty secret under the collar?
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Television shows many men wearing just a T-shirt under a suit jacket.
Doesn’t the jacket get ring around the collar from oil from the skin of the bare neck?
--Juris G.
Dear Juris: Probably.
Ring around the collar is a hazard for both men and women wearing a ...Read more
Experts sound alarm over booming wellness trend of 'drip spas'
BONN, Germany — Health authorities in Germany, the United States and Australia have all raised alarms about the growing wellness trend of "drip spa" infusions — intravenous vitamin and mineral drips marketed as health boosters — warning that the treatments are unproven and potentially dangerous.
Drip spas — the name blends ...Read more
What, where and how to wear glitter mascara
BERLIN — Glitter eyelashes are back, and this time you can sport the look anywhere, not just at parties or festive occasions.
Used correctly, glitter mascara can look both subtle and glamorous, says German makeup artist Lukas Wythe.
He shares what matters when you apply this mascara, which colors are particularly popular and how you can ...Read more
Answer Angel: Stopping purse thieves
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: My purse was stolen while dining in a first-class restaurant recently with my girlfriends.
Needless to say, this crime destroyed my evening, but I am still feeling the repercussions of losing my checkbook, glasses, cash, expensive wallet, house keys, driver’s license and much more. Not to mention ...Read more
Digital escape: Can pens find a new relevance in the smartphones era?
NUREMBERG, Germany — People do still use pens and pencils. Some will still grab a highlighter to mark up sections of a document. Others might even write a letter or relax with a sketchbook.
Most don't.
They read their texts online, they take notes using a phone and haven't posted a hand-written letter in years. At work, the office cupboards ...Read more
Priyanka Chopra Jonas wears angelic gown to fifth annual Gold Gala
At the Gold Gala in Los Angeles earlier this month, an annual event celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander leaders in entertainment, fashion, sports and culture, Priyanka Chopra Jonas was honored with the Global Vanguard award for her 25-year career in Bollywood and Hollywood.
She accepted it in this angelic white gown, homeandleisure/fashiondaily/fashiondailynews/s-4201887">Read more
Answer Angel: Swollen fingers
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Until recently I never had this problem before, but in the warm weather, my fingers are swelling up. The swelling isn’t a huge amount but it makes my rings — especially my new engagement ring! — really difficult to remove to give my fingers a rest.
I tried using lubricants to enable me to slip ...Read more
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The Quiet Return of the Anklet
Fashion trends rarely disappear forever. They fade, rest, reappear unexpectedly, then return with entirely new meanings. Few accessories illustrate that cycle better than the anklet — a piece of jewelry that has shifted repeatedly between cultural tradition, beachwear, luxury fashion and deeply personal ornamentation.
Once associated almost ...Read more
Tiaras aren’t just for princesses
For generations, tiaras have been associated with royalty, beauty pageants and fairy tales. They glitter atop the heads of queens, brides and animated heroines, symbolizing elegance, fantasy and status. But increasingly, fashion historians, stylists and everyday wearers say the modern tiara is escaping the palace and finding a place in ordinary ...Read more
Athleisure: How Gym Clothes Became Everyday Fashion
What began as practical workout wear has become one of the most significant shifts in women’s fashion in the past two decades.
Athleisure — clothing designed with the comfort and performance features of athletic apparel but styled for everyday life — has transformed how millions of women dress for work, errands, travel and social ...Read more
The humble t-shirt, maybe not so humble?
The T-shirt may be the most democratic garment ever created.
It is worn by mechanics and movie stars, toddlers and retirees, soldiers and software engineers. It can serve as underwear, athletic wear, sleepwear, workwear and political billboard. It can be plain white cotton or emblazoned with the logo of a favorite band, a witty slogan or the ...Read more
Queen Elizabeth II’s ‘Life in Style’ shown at Buckingham Palace exhibit
The world is full of fashion exhibitions that I will not get to, and this one sounds particularly interesting: “Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style,” currently at London’s Buckingham Palace, features more ...Read more
Answer Angel: Can I pull off those glasses?
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I am a faithful watcher of the "The Great British Baking Show" and I especially am a fangirl of the judge Prue Leith and her colorful outfits. Her selection of awesome colorful eyeglass frames is especially amazing.
But I am wondering how -- or if -- I can pull off such a style. My usual ...Read more
Fewer young Americans are pursuing sewing careers. These Chicago tailors think they know why
CHICAGO -- Figo Topal has plenty of room to alter clothes in his Chicago storefront, but he chooses to keep his sewing machine in front of the window.
Most people think he sits there for the good natural light, but for him, being spotted by passersby on the residential Rockwell Street sidewalk is much more important.
“People need to see you ...Read more
Answer Angel: Swim shirts
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: As summer approaches, I always have the same question about swim shirts (aka rash guards).
I appreciate the different styles of swim shirts that can cover the arms, chest, etc., for sun protection. I would like to wear these with swim shorts for a more covered look. But my question is what does one ...Read more
How to gain control of your finances after debt relief
You’ve accomplished the first step on the road to financial recovery after being entrenched in debt. So, what’s next? For starters, you’ll want to focus on rebuilding your credit score, staying out of debt and increasing your income.
These tips will help you gain control of your finances again after debt relief.Build your credit ...Read more
Answer Angel: Lots of dots
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Is it just me or are we under attack by polka dots? In my strolls through various clothing shops and women’s wear departments, I feel like there’s a big movement to dotted fabrics, mostly in white on black or vice versa. I felt almost besieged by all the dots in women’s clothing at Target.
In ...Read more
7 ways to handle overwhelming debt (and 3 to avoid)
It’s not uncommon for debt to feel like you’ll never get out from underneath it. Thankfully, there are steps that you can take to improve your finances and be done with debt once and for all.
As you start your payoff journey, use these tips to choose strategies that get you closer to your goal — and avoid some of the common scams that ...Read more
Answer Angel: Getting ears re-pierced
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have quite a lot of nice earrings for pierced ears, but I stopped wearing earrings during COVID and the earlobe holes closed up.
I would like to start wearing my earrings again after this pause, but where to get my ears re-pierced?
--Sarina E.
Dear Sarina: Many years ago,...Read more
