July 2026
Cart Confidential Vol. 42
Our upcoming trip to Gstaad has me shopping for sporty pieces made stylish enough that I actually reach for them again. Technical shorts, a lightweight anorak with a cinched waist, and sneakers that work without feeling too hiking-specific. Everything has to hold up for long walks and weather that shifts from morning to afternoon, but…
Simone Biles Stuns in Custom Eman Alajlan Gold Gown, Jonathan Owens in Maestro Philippe at 2026 ESPY Awards
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens brought old Hollywood glamour to the 2026 ESPY Awards, coordinating in rich, complementary tones for the star-studded evening. Owens wore a custom brown tuxedo from Maestro Philippe, featuring satin lapels and a matching bow tie, finished with a boutonniere for a polished, formal touch. Biles stunned in a custom gold…
30 Summer Recipes That Make Entertaining Easy
Summer is always the season when I end up serving the most meals for a crowd—and that’s just how I like it. Friends drop by, family comes into town, and one thing is certain: everyone is hungry. Thankfully, peak summer is made for fresh, easy recipes that come together fast. Think laid-back grilling, dishes you…
Does Mustard Go Bad? Everything You Need To Know!
Mustard is one of the most shelf-stable condiments in any kitchen. Its combination of vinegar, salt, and mustard seed creates a triple antimicrobial barrier that puts it in the same shelf-stable category as soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce that makes it genuinely resistant to spoilage in a way most condiments are not. But…
Should Mustard Be Refrigerated?
Walk into any diner in America and there is a bottle of mustard on the table that has never seen the inside of a refrigerator. Walk into most home kitchens and the mustard is in the door of the fridge. Both are defensible. But only one of them preserves the quality of your mustard over…
How to Wash Strawberries (Most People Get One Step Wrong)
Most people rinse strawberries under cold water for a few seconds and consider the job done. That works. But there are two things worth knowing that most people do not: washing strawberries before storing them is one of the most common mistakes in produce handling, cutting shelf life significantly before you even start. And if…
15 Things You Should Never Clean With Dish Soap
Dish soap is formulated to do one job extremely well: cut through cooking grease and lift it off a plate. That strength comes from surfactants that break down oils and fats on contact, and it is exactly why dish soap causes problems anywhere else in the house. Wood, leather, stone, and painted surfaces all rely…
How to Get Lipstick Out of Clothes (And Why Heat Is the Enemy)
A coworker leaned in for a goodbye hug at a work dinner, aimed for my cheek, and landed half on my collar instead, leaving a perfect crimson smear on a white shirt I actually liked. In the restaurant bathroom, trying to fix it before anyone noticed, I rubbed it with a napkin dipped in hot…
Felipe Pantone and Etai Bring Art, Design and Movement Together at New Los Angeles Exhibition
Los Angeles is about to get a new dose of color, movement and design. Opening Friday night at albertz benda’s Los Angeles gallery, Parallel Practices: Tailored Structures & Kinetic Surfaces brings together internationally recognized artist Felipe Pantone and Los Angeles-based designer and artist Etai for their first collaborative exhibition. On view from July 17 through…
Adam W Captures the World Cup’s Most Charged Rivalry in Two Words
Adam W posted two flag emojis and a hashtag on Instagram, and the football world responded with close to one million likes. The caption couldn’t be more stripped down. An England flag, an Argentine flag, and the hashtag #WorldCup. No prediction, no take, and no image. But that was enough. These two nations at a…