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The first time I attended Carnival was in Toronto; I was a pre-teen. And oddly enough, as young as I was, I think I needed that visual reminder of the freeness Caribbean women possess. At Carnival, bodies are governed by no one but their owner, and the confidence in the air is palpable. It’s in

The topic of women’s jeans is a divisive one; everyone’s favourite shape differs. But if 2025 has taught me anything thus far, it’s that the best barrel leg jeans have us united. Not a single one of my fashion editor friends or colleagues dislikes them – and I can’t blame them, considering the wide leg pairs need

While generations of love stories have focused on romantic love between straight men and women, Apple TV+’s Platonic is a love story of another kind – the platonic kind. The show centres around Sylvia and Will, former besties who meet again in adulthood and strike up their platonic friendship again. Now in its second season,

When you are cleaning, it’s important to stick to saline solution. Your piercer should supply you with a saline spray to take home (the pro piercers we spoke to all recommended NeilMed, which you can get on Amazon). The salt helps pull out excess discharge while increasing blood circulation. You’ll want to avoid rubbing alcohol,

In 2025, we’ve seen Chris Brown, convicted of assaulting Rihanna in 2009, embark on a sell-out UK tour. Over in New York, fans have gathered outside a courthouse to support Sean Combs (known as Diddy) as he faced charges of running a sex trafficking operation and trafficking his ex-partner, Cassie Ventura. [He was cleared of

Anyone else hooked on Hostage? The new Netflix TV series sees Gentleman Jack and Doctor Foster star Suranne Jones play the British Prime Minister Abigail Dalton, who is blackmailed after her husband Alex (Ashley Thomas) is abducted while working as a doctor abroad. His kidnappers threaten to kill him if she doesn’t resign. To add

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi are parents! The couple just announced that they welcomed their first child and are settling into life as a family of three — a journey they hope to take on in “peace and privacy.” The new parents shared the news with a joint statement on Instagram posted on Thursday,

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Amid a week of near-arctic temperatures in the city that never sleeps, New York Fashion Week brought vibrance and energy that

Bobs aren’t going anywhere. As we approach the end of the summer, 2025’s favourite haircut is still front and centre. Say hello to the boho bob. Perfect for those looking to refresh their short style, but are after something more effortless, the boho bob is a versatile cut with a more tousled and textured feel

The Only Way Is Essex is almost back on our screens. And we can’t wait. The drama! The rivalries! The romance! It’s going to be juicy, it’s going to be good, and it’s going to be so, so iconic. Now entering its 36th season, TOWIE is officially a staple of British telly. The show follows

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. We are proud participants in “The Summer I Turned Pretty” fandom here at Popsugar (way before the recent hype). And can

If you’re going to splash out on Egyptian cotton bedding, you want it to tick all the boxes – soft enough to sink into, durable enough to survive countless spins in the wash, and stylish enough to look straight out of a luxury hotel mood board. Whether you’re eyeing up a duvet cover set in

As autumn’s hottest alternative to denim, everyone’s asking how to style wide-leg trousers – and let’s just say the fashion set have been getting creative. These trousers add a sophisticated touch to any outfit, but the slouchy shape gives them a relaxed feel. They’re also right on trend: officewear already experienced a lot of hype

Mattress topper FAQs What is the best mattress topper for back pain? One that offers targeted support, keeping your spine aligned while cushioning pressure points. Memory foam is often a go-to here, especially in medium-firm densities, but hybrids with foam and pocket springs can work brilliantly too. The key is finding something that moulds to

I like to think of night creams as my skin’s trusted after-hours crew – clocking in for the night shift to leave me with the glowiest and smoothest complexion by the crack of dawn. Paired with my retinol serum, they work hard to support the skin’s cell turnover and repair its delicate moisture barrier. Think:

Chances are you’ve heard of Merit Beauty. Since its UK launch in early 2023 (it launched in the US a couple of years before that), it’s a brand that has truly gone from strength to strength. Lucy Partington has tested the entire Merit Beauty range. Known and loved for its minimal approach to makeup, skincare

Now 32 and an at-home artist in the Hudson Valley, Morgane tells me, “There’s no retirement from here.” It sounds contradictory – but makes perfect sense as she retraces the path to her pivot. “Out of university, I was recruited by a hedge fund and told myself: ‘This sounds like a job that will impress

What’s more, sugary beverages can also have other health downsides. They can hurt your energy levels by causing the infamous “sugar crash,” Dr. Morgan adds. (To compound the problem, dehydration itself can also make you feel sluggish, so you could be in for a potential double whammy of fatigue.) And routinely overloading on sugar can

The current bestselling dresses at Free People are appropriate for a range of events – which is no surprise, since summer is the time for stacked calendars. From flouncy beach minis and everyday shifts that can be thrown over a swimsuit or sports bra, to free-flowing maxis with that signature, vintage-inspired bohemian spirit, the styles

Dakota Johnson has been doing her due diligence as our celebrity style mentor this summer, from showcasing how to reject the skinny jeans trend with aplomb to swanning around Ibiza with A-list friends in mesh flats and satin skirts. But now the summer frolicking is coming to a close and, much like us regular folk,

After what feels like an eternity of waiting, we’re pleased to report that Wednesday season 2 is finally back on Netflix. Though after making swift work of the first half of the season, we can’t help but wonder when we’ll be getting our next hit. While there’s a while to wait until that, thankfully the

Your birthday is the perfect excuse to debut nail art full of intention. Looking for an original, meaningful, and aesthetic way to honour your birth month? Birthstone-inspired nails are a fun trend to connect energy and personality. Each month has a gemstone associated with it, like emerald for May, sapphire for September, and more. While

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. With the fast-paced change in weather and trends, online shopping is by far one of the easiest and quickest ways to

It’s a great summer for movies. We’ve had the Freaky Friday reboot, vampire movie Sinners and cynical rom-com Materialists is out this week. But everyone is talking about Weapons. Starring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin, it follows both of their characters’ perspectives after 17 children vanish in the middle of the night in a small

— Additional reporting by Naomi Parris and Sarah Wasilak Avery Matera is a PS contributor who covers all things fashion. Naomi Parris is an assistant shopping editor at Popsugar, based in New York. With over eight years of experience and previous roles held on the brand’s Beauty and Operations teams, she enjoys telling stories that

Nostalgia is so important – like, the back of my phone is me as a kid. Because I get to moving very quickly now as an adult and I just kind of want to be able to channel that [feeling of childhood] as much as possible now and be able to give that back to

Andie Malibu Ribbed One-Piece Swimsuit ($128) If you’re looking for a bathing suit that can be buttoned up for lap swimming or unbuttoned for a cruise, this ribbed one-piece is a favorite among Nordstrom customers and our shopping editor. She gives it high marks for comfort, versatility, and style. Editor Quote: “Sporty but flattering, this

When I went to my GP a few months ago to ask what could help with my tiredness and sleep problems, she told me: “a little magnesium wouldn’t hurt.” And, she was right. A new 2024 study found a “direct correlation between low magnesium levels in blood (less than 18mg/L) and increased DNA damage, even

“Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) has only recently been made mandatory in schools, but that means most adults won’t have received comprehensive, inclusive sex ed — particularly sex ed that’s relevant for a digital world.” Evans also details that the media doesn’t do a great job of highlighting the realities of physical interactions, too, often

What are the different types of sex furniture? While pillows and wedges may be the first options that come to mind, chairs, swings, sex machines, benches and ramps, slings, and mounts all fall under the sex-furniture umbrella: How can sex furniture benefit your sex life? Sex furniture can help conquer physical limitations, allow for new