Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I was told years ago that the length of a woman's dress or skirt was in direct proportion to the state of the economy.

Is that still true today? And/or what would be the modern equivalent barometer?

--Jennifer S.

Dear Jennifer: You’re talking about “The Hemline Index.�...Read more

At New York’s Grand Central Station, there’s a line at least 100 deep from Vanderbilt Hall down to the terminal’s 42nd Street entrance. A mix of tourists and locals stand behind a roped-off area waiting to try their luck with one of Anastasia Inciardi’s hand-carved and ...Read more

DALLAS — Isis Brantley has spent decades fighting to break down state imposed barriers governing hair braiding.

Her vision all those years ago was a state where people could earn a living from the African ancestral practice of braiding without being subject to burdensome permitting regulations. Those regulations, Brantley said, unfairly ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I am really liking the faux furs I am seeing at the stores. I hope they catch on even more next year. I bought one at Target for $48 bucks and it is so cute. I wear mine with jeans and short boots for a casual look. Love the look plus it is super warm!

My question: Are the faux furs suitable for more...Read more

MIAMI -- When Hollywood, Florida, engineer Cristina Montiel and her fiance Ruben Yrady decided they were going to get married, Montiel wanted a ring that conveyed their years-long romance.

The couple met as high school students in Venezuela, and both studied engineering in college before moving to Miami in 2019. In December, Yrady proposed to ...Read more

New research shows fiber does far more than keep you regular — it could be a powerful weapon in cancer prevention. Yet, fewer than 10% of Americans meet their daily needs for this nutrient.

The study, published in homeandleisure/fashiondaily/fashiondailynews/s-3612134">Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: When do you think the fad of cropped tops will end? 

I admit to having a muffin top and because of this fad I find it very hard to find tops with basic coverage!

--Louise T.

Dear Louise: A stroll through just about any store these days has a vast array of stylish tops that...Read more

Could your favorite fizzy drink be a secret weapon for weight loss? New research offers insights into sparkling water’s potential benefits.

A report published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health compared how carbon dioxide affects blood ...Read more

Hitting your daily protein goals can be challenging, especially if you exercise regularly.

Most female adults need approximately 46 grams of protein per day, while men need about 56 grams, according to Harvard Health. While you ...Read more

The first thing I noticed when Kendrick Lamar squatted on top of the black Buick GNX at the start of the Super Bowl halftime show were his boot cut jeans spilling over his black-and-white high-tops.

But with the Eagles leading Kansas City 24-0, I thought it was just my fashion brain working overtime.

I was wrong.

Lamar's stonewashed Celine ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: My wardrobe consists of many longer tops, tunics and dresses, which I usually wear with leggings or tights in solid colors. Most of the year, my usual leggings work fine. But in the hot, humid, warmer months, light dresses are cool, but most leggings feel suffocating (and tights don't work with sandals...Read more

The past few years have had a boom in people’s interest in skincare, and it feels like some people have gone from clueless to experts overnight. What used to mean facewashes and lotions now encompasses an endless catalog of substances that can clear your face.

Filled with buzzwords like “serums” or “acids,” the world of skincare may ...Read more

Workers everywhere savor the few days or weeks of each year they are able to spend away from their desks, whether it’s spent relaxing on a beach or just chilling on their couch. A new analysis suggests employers should savor vacation time alongside their employees.

According to a homeandleisure/fashiondaily/fashiondailynews/s-3594466">Read more

Dear Answer Angel: Watching the victory kiss between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift after the Chief’s AFC championship game, I wondered why anyone as famous (and rich!) as Taylor would want to wear a piece of baggy clothing (a hoodie) with a logo (Louis Vuitton) splashed all over it!

Why be a walking billboard for a luxury ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I am so fed up with carefully removing my eye makeup at night and waking up with raccoon eyes — dark, leftover mascara smudges beneath my eyes that are almost impossible to remove.

I have tried many brands of eye makeup remover, as well as makeup remover wipes. None work.

Must I quit wearing ...Read more

Demi Moore’s shiny and waist-length locks aren’t just beautiful — they reveal a fundamental truth about hair health: It starts from within.

The actress has been in the spotlight for snagging her first major industry award ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I went to buy my favorite lipstick (a perfect shade, I can’t find anywhere else) and my jaw dropped.

I understand that premium “designer” lipsticks aren’t cheap but the cost of my fave has now entered the stratosphere. What used to be priced in the high teens is now $32! For a lipstick? What ...Read more

At 75, Bruce Springsteen is still going strong. The Boss played more than 100 shows over the past two years, and he isn’t showing signs of slowing down.

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PHILADELPHIA — From an ornately decorated dumpling-making kit to an extra-large plushie snake throw pillow, Target's latest Lunar New Year collection features a range of brightly hued and fanciful designs — and it's thanks to this Philadelphia-based artist.

Katie Mai, 25, a Vietnamese American illustrator living in Fishtown, is the artist ...Read more