Just when you think we’re finally over the polka dot Zara dress, it gains even more momentum. First there was the dedicated Instagram account, then the news that it had been issued in black. Now a new story is doing the rounds: a bold bride wore it on her actual wedding day, cementing the dress’ now […]
If You Love The Ordinary You’ll Be Obsessed With Its Sister Brand, NIOD
DECIEM‘s skincare and beauty label The Ordinary has become a cult favorite due to its affordable yet effective products, and if you’re a fan of the brand, you’ll love the label’s sister brand, NIOD. "NIOD is a professional range to complement dermatological and surgical options in beauty" states the website, but what exactly is NIOD? […]
GE tanks after a famous Madoff whistleblower says the company is committing fraud ‘bigger than Enron and Worldcom combined’ (GE)
AP/Haraz N. Ghanbari A whistleblower in the Madoff Ponzi scheme case released a report that alleges General Electric’s accounting practices are "Enronesque" and says the conglomerate is "on the verge of insolvency." "My team has spent the past 7 months analyzing GE’s accounting and we believe the $38 billion in fraud we’ve come across is […]
My favorite 4 books to get better with money have nothing to do with personal finance
Alyssa Powell/Business Insider "Getting good with money" required altering my own stubborn tendencies and thinking beyond budgets. I was inspired by perspectives from outside the pages of dusty finance books like "The High Price of Materialism" and "Bossypants." Learn to organize your finances from Marie Kondo’s "The Lifechanging Magic of Tidying Up" and appreciate what […]
My go-to travel shoes for the last 3 months are these Keds slip-on sneakers
Keds My favorite pair of sneakers from iconic shoe brand Keds isn’t what you’d expect. It’s the casual, athleisure-inspired Studio Jumper (from $44.80). I’ve worn these knit, pull-on sneakers every time I’ve traveled in the last three months. They feel comfortable and supportive, and their simple, low-profile look makes them a versatile closet staple. They’re […]
F.D.A. Issues New Images to Add to Warnings on Cigarette Packages
Weakened by court battles with major tobacco companies, the agency has softened its approach for requiring photos depicting smoking-related illnesses to go on cigarette packs. Source: NYT > Business – Sheila Kaplan