Fleur du Mal underwear has been worn as outerwear by celebrities including Anne Hathaway, Sienna Miller and Kendall Jenner. The brand has gained prominence for its satin and French lace bras, bodycon dresses and suits, and loungewear. Beyond the lace, however, lies the challenge of keeping a fashion line buzzing and relevant in an industry … Read more
Dear ABBY: After several years of escalating arguments, I told my father that I was tired of fighting with him and we needed family counseling. He became deeply, explosively offended and not only refused to talk about counseling, but cut off all contact with me. He called my siblings and told them I was disowned … Read more
A mother-of-one who suffered through a traumatic birth and four pregnancy losses has called her husband ‘selfish’ online for refusing to have a vasectomy. “I recently lost our fourth child. I’ve had three previous miscarriages,” she explained Mumsnet. “We had a live birth from an IVF pregnancy, our very young baby who has extra needs … Read more
Americans burned by their summer air conditioning bills are forced to cut costs elsewhere to make ends meet. One in three American households cut back on food spending to meet their utility bills, according to new data from PowerSetter, a platform used to compare energy rates. The company reported that 75% of survey participants, of … Read more
Finding out I was pregnant with my second son in 2016 was an exciting and confusing time. I peed on two or maybe three sticks and felt all kinds of emotions before sharing the good news with my husband. In a time before TikTok and long before the “take a pregnancy test with me” trend … Read more
There is no arming himat 30,000 feet Taking care of the countless needs of air travelers is no easy feat, so flight attendants must be especially skilled. According to one attendant, posting requires gentleness and patience — and the ability to swim if the plane suddenly plunges into water. Rania revealed the top 10 qualifications … Read more
When people talk about decorating their fridge, they often talk about the door – but the latest trend sees people focusing on in a sneaky way of the refrigerator for decoration. People on Instagram and TikTok have taken to “fridge processing,” turning the place where they keep their food into something aesthetically pleasing. Food products … Read more
Meet the man who builds oversized versions of everyday household items – including a three-prong plug, wrench and pencil sharpener. Steve Wainwright, 61, said it was his retirement from the ambulance service that first prompted him to take on some ‘creative’ building projects. Duct tape, three-prong plugs and lipsticks are just a few of the … Read more
Call it a joint effort. Dr. Nick Pappas, a board-certified hand surgeon in the New Orleans area, is sharing his three favorite foods to reduce joint inflammation — blueberries in the morning, walnuts at lunch, and dark chocolate at night. “I find that these small additions to my diet have definitely contributed to keeping my … Read more
First they came from Pluto. Then math. Now it’s the alphabet! You may not know your ABCs – or be able to sing anymore. The alphabet song of our youth has been updated, and confused parents must learn a new rendition of the song to keep up with their children. The ABCs we know and … Read more
Gen Z is fired up over the hot new blush trend taking over TikTok. Just in time for summer, the ultra-bright blush prank, which leaves the wearer more sunburned than kissed, has been popularized by celebrities and content creators. The style is a signature look for pop star Sabrina Carpenter, who is known for her … Read more
After 13 years of marriage, Bethany Meola admits that she and her husband can get bogged down in the midlife chaos that comes with navigating careers and raising three children. That’s why the six-second kiss felt so good. A daily intimacy exercise pioneered by couples therapists and clinical psychologists John and Julie Gottman, the six-second … Read more
A mum-of-two who ate her emotions has revealed how she turned her life around, losing 123kg in just 11 months. Ashley Zablocki, 28, said an interaction with her son over a bar of chocolate made her question her relationship with food. Zablocki said she would always have a “terrible relationship” with food, her body and … Read more
Just two aspirin a week can help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in adults who live an unhealthy lifestyle, a new study from Mass General Brigham finds. Nearly 108,000 health professionals were included in the study – most were around 50 years old. The researchers recorded their aspirin intake and assigned them a lifestyle … Read more
Treasure diving. Tiffany Butler, 34, revealed how she earned over $76,000 as a full-time diver. After each dive session, the Texas mom collects her finds and resells the products online. “You never know when stores are going to throw stuff away — it’s really all about luck,” Butler, who dumpster dives at least two to … Read more