If there’s one positive thing you can say about 2021, it’s this: At least it was better than 2020. The past year hasn’t exactly been the stuff that dreams are made of, save for that brief window when those of us who’d been fully vaccinated thought the pandemic was behind […]
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How Men’s Fashion Changed for the Better This Year
It’s a letdown that I’ve faced far too many times: You walk into a department store, past the fabulous and fun women’s clothes, only to find the men’s section is in a dingy basement and filled with sad, drab pieces. Unfortunately, the men’s market has historically been a snoozefest. While […]
The 50 Best Fashion Instagrams of the Year: Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, Justin Beiber, and More
The year has been packed with unforgettable fashion. Of course, one of the most memorable and Instagrammed events was September’s Met gala. Among the flashiest dressed stars was Lil Nas X, who wore three outfits, including a metallic gold suit and a bedazzled jumpsuit. A glammed-out Billie Eilish and dapper […]
The TikToks That Tooted Us Through This Year
For better or for worse, TikTok and its weird cousin, Reels, are here to stay. In the early stages of this wonderful pandemic, TikTok went from an app for Gen Z to the site of intergenerational turf wars about skinny jeans, influencers attempting to hire unpaid interns, straight couples engaging […]
I’m a shopping researcher & here are 50 of the coolest, most-wished for products this year
In my line of work, I see a lot of products. My team and I spend our days not only researching and writing about products to curate shopping guides but also pouring over shopping data that tells us what people are buying. So, if you’re in a rut when it […]
Winter clothes drive helps local families, residents in second year | Local News
PLATTSBURGH — The First Presbyterian Church’s held its second winter clothing giveaway Saturday to help local residents and families as colder weather approaches. The Brinkerhoff Street church first held the clothing giveaway in 2019 but had to cancel it in 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns. “Now that there are vaccines, […]
One year in: J. Breuer Clothing owners discuss first year open, men’s store expansion
A year after first opening in downtown Grass Valley, J. Breuer Clothing is still going strong with a wide selection of men’s and women’s apparel.Photo: Elias Funez This coming week, J. Breuer Clothing in downtown Grass Valley will mark one year since its opening — or “reopening,” as owner Julie […]
Throw on an extra layer of clothes: Winter heating costs expected to jump this year
Surging energy prices coupled with forecast of a colder temperatures mean consumers can expect to pay hundreds of dollars more to keep their homes warm this winter. How much more it will cost is difficult to say. That will depend on the type of fuel used to heat the home, […]
2021 could be bad year for ticks and tick-borne illnesses, experts say
The mild winter across the country, heavy spring rains, and hot summer temperatures are creating perfect conditions for ticks, experts say. This means hikers and campers, excited to get outside after the last year of the pandemic, should be extra cautious as they head out to the trails and forests […]
Photos show large, maskless crowds filling Disneyland for the first time in over a year
People without face masks wait to enter Disneyland on Tuesday. Christy Foster Disneyland in Anaheim, California, is now increasing capacity and welcoming out-of-state visitors. Photos taken at the park Tuesday show crowds waiting to enter, smiling parkgoers on rides, and more. Fully vaccinated visitors were not required to wear masks […]