Well, despite all the options this past week at the Venice International Film Festival (red carpets are back!), I’m simply going to have to highlight this knockout ensemble worn at the “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” London premiere on Aug. 29 by the film’s star Jenna Ortega.

I love the unusual shape of the Harris Reed gown — the black ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I read in a story about Princess Kate that said she was wearing “statement” earrings.

What does that mean. What is statement jewelry — or statement clothing or accessories?

--Kim B.

Dear Kim: In fashion lingo, statement anything is an item that raises your look from ...Read more

It’s finally September, which means fall clothes and fall movies are upon us.

I quite liked the autumnal tones of this photo, from Pedro Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door”; Tilda Swinton in her perfectly tied scarf and Julianne Moore in her buffalo-checked jacket seem like fall personified. (Bina Daigeler, Oscar-nominated a few years ...Read more

ST. LOUIS — Jon-Paul Wheatley creates intricately designed soccer balls that sell for hundreds of dollars. And instead of being untouchable collector’s items, he wants to see his customers go outside and enjoy kicking the balls around in the mud.

“I hate the idea of making balls to sit on the shelf,” said Wheatley, the co-founder of ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have a nice collection of straw — or straw-like — hats. But they get squished in the storing process in my closet.

How to revive them?

--Penny K.

Dear Penny: Use a steamer or place them in a closed bathroom while you’re showering, Try a hair dryer to get the fiber more pliable, then shape and/or stuff with ...Read more

As the world faces a loneliness crisis, two Georgia-based founders are hoping their new app can help address the widening disconnect between people.

And they’ve raised $1.65 million pre-seed round to do it, the company ...Read more

Protein is widely recognized by health experts as important for optimal well-being. This essential macronutrient is crucial for muscle growth and maintenance of body tissues, immune support, blood sugar control and healthy weight maintenance.

Protein shakes can be a...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: My husband and I live on the East Coast and we were on a driving tour of the Midwest. Strolling after lunch in a small Illinois town, I noticed a beauty salon that advertised in its window “ombré eyebrows.”

I had never heard the term. What are they and are they a thing?

--Lyla V.

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TikTok has a new dieting craze: “Rice-zempic.” A play on words with Ozempic, the rice and water concoction is ...Read more

The average American eats 20 pounds of ice cream a year. U.S. manufacturers churned 1.3 billion gallons of the sweet treat in 2023 alone.

In short, business is good for the world’s most popular frozen dessert.

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Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Professional picture framing is so expensive that I’m doing it myself. I now buy frames on sale at Michael’s or at Goodwill or other thrift stores.

But what am I doing wrong? I can manage the whole job except I have had so much trouble keeping fingerprints and smudges off the glass on the inside ...Read more

During hot weather, maintaining good hygiene becomes both more challenging and more crucial. Although some celebrities, like Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson, famously go “au naturel” and skip the deodorant, most of us ...Read more

While many of us reach for that daily cup (or three) of Joe, there’s a world of natural energy boosters waiting to be discovered.

If you’re looking to cut back on caffeine for health reasons or just want to try something new, here are other ...Read more

Colostrum use is on the rise, but not by babies. The bovine version has caught the attention of celebrities Kourtney Kardashian, Sofia Richie and others. When it comes to the science of this ...Read more

Formaldehyde, a colorless, highly toxic gas, has long been a key ingredient in many hair relaxers and straighteners. Despite its effectiveness in smoothing hair, it poses significant health risks to users. The ...Read more

OK, it’s rather hot as I’m writing this, and I can’t entirely explain why but this photo of Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh in costume for the upcoming movie of the musical “Wicked” is making me feel cooler.

They play the Wizard of Oz and Madame Morrible in the film, directed by Jon M. Chu and due out for Thanksgiving. Maybe it’s ...Read more

The wellness industry has brought gut health to the forefront, and for good reason. Our digestive system’s condition affects various aspects of our well-being, from mood to skin health. While bloating is a well-known sign of ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: This is something I have not seen in your column before. I am bowlegged and usually wear skinny jeans. One of my friends told me how unflattering this looks and I should wear pants that don’t hug my legs to hide my bowleggedness.

Your opinion will be a deciding factor.

--Caroline P.

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Dear Answer Angel: Since I was a teenager I have been a big fan of fashion magazines. Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, etc., mostly in print but more recently also online. I’ve learned a lot about makeup trends, skin care and clothes trends.

Over the years, it seems to me that more and more of them are showing and ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I can’t be the only person who has very long (mine are fake) fingernails! But they are causing me a real hassle.

Yes, I can type with them and use my iPhone and manage my daily life ... but not at my ATM, gas stations, rent-a-cart at airports and parking meters where you insert a credit card.

I ...Read more