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The Summer Carryall Look
OUTFIT DETAILS: Prada Dress (similar here, here and here), Miu Miu Flats, Celine Bag (old, similar here and here) Packing for a summer trip through Europe is really about putting together looks that can carry you through the whole day: morning coffee followed by museum hopping, a few hours of shopping, lunch outside, and juggling…
Golden Hour Hues Meet Special Finishes
OUTFIT DETAILS: Khaite Shirt, Alemais Top, Markarian Skirt (similar here), Chanel Heels, Valentino Bag, Sherman Field & Arielle Ratner Necklaces There are certain color palettes I find myself almost subconsciously drawn to when summer is in full swing. Citrus, green, coral, gold, and lime all have a sun-worn feeling, but what really brings them to…
Hosting a Pizza Party Will Be The Most Fun You Have All Summer—Here’s Exactly How to Do It
I’m not exaggerating when I say I LIVE for hosting pizza parties. Once warm weather hits, all I want to do is fire up the pizza oven and invite friends over to the backyard to make some pies. It’s the ultimate collaborative effort, and the night never feels stressful or rushed. Instead, everyone has a…
Does Worcestershire Sauce Go Bad? Everything You Need To Know
You bought it for one recipe, used a tablespoon, and now it has been sitting in the back of the pantry (or the fridge door) for longer than you can remember. Maybe the color looks a little different. Maybe there is something settling at the bottom. So: does Worcestershire sauce actually go bad, or is…
Does Peanut Butter Need to Be Refrigerated? Commercial vs Natural
Open two jars of peanut butter side by side and you’ll sometimes get two different answers on the same label question. A jar of Jif says it does not require refrigeration. A jar of natural peanut butter, sitting one shelf over at the same store, says refrigerate after opening. Neither label is wrong. They’re describing…
Does Ketchup Need to Be Refrigerated? Heinz vs. USDA
Few condiment questions spark more debate than this one. Heinz famously tweeted that ketchup goes in the fridge. The USDA says refrigeration is not required. Restaurants leave it on the table all day. So what is actually correct? Does ketchup need to be refrigerated after opening? The short answer: Commercial ketchup does not require refrigeration…
Does Horseradish Need to Be Refrigerated?
Horseradish is one of those condiments you pull out a few times a year and then wonder about the rest of the time. The bigger problem is that the word “horseradish” covers three completely different products: fresh root, prepared horseradish, and creamy horseradish sauce. Each one has different storage rules. Getting them confused is where…
Ice Cube Takes His Hall of Fame Legacy to Canada This Friday
Ice Cube is performing at Casino Rama in Ontario, Canada this Friday, June 27. Canadian hip-hop heads are getting a rare chance to see the West Coast legend live. He dropped the announcement on Instagram with a pitch that was short and fully confident: “Canada, I’m pulling up to Casino Rama this Friday. Come see…
Michelle Obama and Keke Palmer Bring ‘IMO’ to the ESSENCE Festival Live Stage
Michelle Obama and Keke Palmer are coming to New Orleans, friends, and the date is July 3. ESSENCE announced a live taping of IMO featuring both women at the Superdome as part of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture. Tickets are on sale right now. The event description from ESSENCE is worth reading straight: “Expect wisdom….
Michelle Obama and Tems Champion the Next Generation of Songwriters in Chicago
Michelle Obama and Tems visited the Obama Presidential Center’s new Media Suite in Chicago on Monday, meeting with a group of aspiring young songwriters at the South Side institution. The session had organizational backing from two groups: the Girls Opportunity Alliance and After School Matters. Both have existing programs focused on youth education and development….