Living well, without performing it.
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Living well, without performing it. ✸
The Art of Living
Why October, not January, is the best time to restart a habit you dropped over the summer.
Six low-effort analog hobbies to try this fall — puzzles, letter writing, baking from scratch and more — for anyone looking to spend less time scrolling and more time doing something that actually sticks.
From pumpkin alfredo to a chocolate peanut butter oatmeal bar, these are the 10 fall recipes we can't stop thinking about making this season.
You don't need a redecorate to make your home feel warmer for fall. Small changes to lighting, texture, and scent can shift a whole room, no new furniture required.
Five small, doable changes to your home, morning, and routine that make fall feel easier, no total overhaul required.
Rust out isn't burnout; it's the opposite. Here's what it feels like when work stops challenging you, and what actually helps.
A vacation isn't always what you need. Sometimes the reset comes from one loose plan, a little distance, and a day that's entirely your own.
Over-explaining a no doesn't make it kinder, it just makes it longer. Here's how to decline plans honestly, without the guilt trip or the paragraph.
Living well, without performing it.
Wellness
Senior Editor, Wellness Holy Smith recaps Dirty South Yoga Fest 2026 in Atlanta, from a lymphatic flow class and her first sound bath to a nutrition talk.
Does cycle syncing work? Here’s how to adjust your workouts, food, and energy to your own cycle instead of a one-size-fits-all chart.
Does seed cycling work? Here’s what the research says about hormones and periods, and why the seeds are worth eating either way.
You don’t need a fertility diet to prepare for pregnancy. Here’s what to know about folate, your prenatal and the everyday foods that support preconception nutrition.
A supplement audit is the fall reset worth doing this year. Here's how to figure out what's actually earning a spot on your counter, and what's just taking up space.
No single fix makes every period symptom disappear, but a few small things, from magnesium-rich snacks to actual rest, can make the day feel more manageable.
The best fall fruits and vegetables go beyond pumpkin. Here's what apples, pears, persimmons, and five other seasonal picks bring to your plate, and how to cook them.
Your hormones do something different to you every week of the month, and most of us were never taught why. Here's what's happening in each phase of your cycle, and exactly what to eat through it.
Beauty
Simone Rocha's SS27 show at London Fashion Week traded brow gel for beaded floral embroidery, and the rest of the makeup stayed deliberately restrained. Here's a closer look at the moment stealing the show.
We wear-tested Prada's new Paradoxe Sweet Chemistry Eau de Parfum, here's what the blackcurrant and orange blossom blend smells like once it's on.
Dark spots can be one of the most stubborn skincare concerns to treat. According to a skincare expert, common habits like overusing active ingredients, skipping sunscreen, and expecting overnight results may be making hyperpigmentation harder to fade.
Full glam makeup once dominated beauty culture, but today's trends favor dewy skin, minimal makeup, and a more effortless look. Here's how beauty standards shifted from contour and full coverage foundation to the clean girl aesthetic.
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Style
Zankov dug into Banana Republic’s archives for a limited-edition, 27-piece capsule of colorful, cozy pieces, from brushed cashmere sweaters to plaid, with prices from $90 to $600.
Francesca Miranda shares how Colombian flowers and handmade craftsmanship inspired her FLORESTA Fall 2027 bridal collection, shown at New York Bridal Fashion Week.
Anthropologie Weddings unveiled its Fall 2026 collection at New York Bridal Fashion Week, with two dozen exclusive gowns priced from $1,250 to $4,000. See what’s inside and when the dresses go on sale.
Sézane has opened L’Appartement Madison, its third New York store, on the Upper East Side. Here’s what to expect inside the Parisian brand’s new shop, from fall styles to vintage furniture and art.
Here's what's replacing sneakers and loafers this fall, from reworked ballet flats to flat boots with zero heel.
The Sectional got a first peek at Saks’ “creative clubhouse,” which is open through October.
Layering for fall doesn't have to mean looking padded and bulky. Here's how to layer the right pieces, in the right order, so everything still moves as it should.
Sézane just released its 2026 fall collection, complete with a new logo and a fresh brand direction from founder Morgane Sézalory. Here's everything in the drop, from the new silhouettes to the return of Les Composantes.
Travel
Hotel prices in Europe fall by up to 76% in October. See the five warm-weather destinations with the biggest drops, according to a new BC Game study.
New data from the flight deal app Going reveals which airports and airlines actually deliver and which barely show up at all. Here's where to fly from if you want your money to go further.
House sitting gives you a real local experience no hotel can fake, and it costs nothing to stay. Here's why more travelers are choosing it over a hotel room.
A well-traveled editor breaks down what she's gotten wrong (and right), tipping across a dozen-plus countries, so you don't have to learn the hard way.
Across Europe, a growing number of hotels are turning listening bars, vinyl culture, and curated DJ sets into part of the travel experience.
The Cayman Islands is offering complimentary nights and added perks this summer, making it easier to extend your stay and experience the destination at a slower, more relaxed pace.
If you’re planning travel for 2026, these are the destinations to know now. Each offers standout experiences, strong design or food culture, and the kind of ease that’s becoming harder to find in popular travel hubs.
In a culture that rewards constant newness, returning to the same place offers comfort, clarity, and a different way to experience travel.
Latest Posts
Zankov dug into Banana Republic’s archives for a limited-edition, 27-piece capsule of colorful, cozy pieces, from brushed cashmere sweaters to plaid, with prices from $90 to $600.
Senior Editor, Wellness Holy Smith recaps Dirty South Yoga Fest 2026 in Atlanta, from a lymphatic flow class and her first sound bath to a nutrition talk.
Does cycle syncing work? Here’s how to adjust your workouts, food, and energy to your own cycle instead of a one-size-fits-all chart.
Francesca Miranda shares how Colombian flowers and handmade craftsmanship inspired her FLORESTA Fall 2027 bridal collection, shown at New York Bridal Fashion Week.
Anthropologie Home’s holiday collection with Jon Batiste and Suleika Jaouad has what you need to host, from a $38 decanter and hand-blown wine glasses to a record player and bar cart.
Does seed cycling work? Here’s what the research says about hormones and periods, and why the seeds are worth eating either way.
Hotel prices in Europe fall by up to 76% in October. See the five warm-weather destinations with the biggest drops, according to a new BC Game study.
Anthropologie Weddings unveiled its Fall 2026 collection at New York Bridal Fashion Week, with two dozen exclusive gowns priced from $1,250 to $4,000. See what’s inside and when the dresses go on sale.
Sézane has opened L’Appartement Madison, its third New York store, on the Upper East Side. Here’s what to expect inside the Parisian brand’s new shop, from fall styles to vintage furniture and art.
You don’t need a fertility diet to prepare for pregnancy. Here’s what to know about folate, your prenatal and the everyday foods that support preconception nutrition.
A supplement audit is the fall reset worth doing this year. Here's how to figure out what's actually earning a spot on your counter, and what's just taking up space.
Why October, not January, is the best time to restart a habit you dropped over the summer.
Six low-effort analog hobbies to try this fall — puzzles, letter writing, baking from scratch and more — for anyone looking to spend less time scrolling and more time doing something that actually sticks.
No single fix makes every period symptom disappear, but a few small things, from magnesium-rich snacks to actual rest, can make the day feel more manageable.
From pumpkin alfredo to a chocolate peanut butter oatmeal bar, these are the 10 fall recipes we can't stop thinking about making this season.
The best fall fruits and vegetables go beyond pumpkin. Here's what apples, pears, persimmons, and five other seasonal picks bring to your plate, and how to cook them.
Simone Rocha's SS27 show at London Fashion Week traded brow gel for beaded floral embroidery, and the rest of the makeup stayed deliberately restrained. Here's a closer look at the moment stealing the show.
Here's what's replacing sneakers and loafers this fall, from reworked ballet flats to flat boots with zero heel.
We wear-tested Prada's new Paradoxe Sweet Chemistry Eau de Parfum, here's what the blackcurrant and orange blossom blend smells like once it's on.
Your hormones do something different to you every week of the month, and most of us were never taught why. Here's what's happening in each phase of your cycle, and exactly what to eat through it.
Most of what gets marketed as wellness has almost nothing to do with being well. Here's the real, basic definition, and why it doesn't cost anything to follow.
Fall officially starts with the equinox, the one day when daylight and darkness are almost perfectly equal, and here are five ways to adjust to it.
The Sectional got a first peek at Saks’ “creative clubhouse,” which is open through October.
Layering for fall doesn't have to mean looking padded and bulky. Here's how to layer the right pieces, in the right order, so everything still moves as it should.
You don't need a redecorate to make your home feel warmer for fall. Small changes to lighting, texture, and scent can shift a whole room, no new furniture required.
If being late has become part of your personality, a few small habit changes can make your daily routine feel calmer, less rushed, and far more manageable.