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Answer Angel: Cleaning suede
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Since you are a true believer in thrift store shopping, you will appreciate that I recently found a great bargain on a pair of barely used suede Birkenstock slip-ons for only a few dollars at a new Goodwill near me.
They had a bit of a stain on one of the shoes, which I figured I could get rid of ...Read more
Choosing an online bank? Look for these top 7 things
Online banks typically offer significantly higher interest rates than traditional banks, often with lower fees and better digital tools. The key is knowing what to look for. While online banks share many features with traditional banks — like FDIC insurance and basic account services — others features require more evaluation since you won�...Read more
Apple’s new exercise feature wants to be your ‘Workout Buddy’
It’s not quite a coach and not quite an essential fitness tool, but Apple’s latest foray into the fitness tech world does want to be your “Workout Buddy.”
The aptly named feature is powered by artificial intelligence and will be available for walkers, runners and lifters later this year.Apple‘s AI to cheer you on during workouts...Read more
Answer Angel: Let's go back to the classics
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Looking back on the pants and jeans trends in the past years, we have been put in skinny jeans, low-rise muffin top jeans, ripped and torn jeans, and now the clown pants and jeans.
And we buy them.
Most of these looks are not good on everyone. When are we going back to classic, straight-leg tailored ...Read more
8 tips on how to apply for a credit card with bad credit
The truth is that you may have a harder time getting approved for a credit card if you have a bad credit score — or a score under 580, according to FICO.
About 20 percent of people with bad credit who...Read more
AI-powered apps that help you save money
Saving money shouldn’t feel impossible, yet most Americans struggle with it. According to Bankrate’s emergency fund report, the majority of consumers feel uncomfortable with their current level of ...Read more
Heal, Homie streetwear combines fashion with mental health, wellness and healing
PITTSBURGH — Jonathan "Quest" Brown is the multi-hyphenate creative behind the mental health and wellness streetwear brand Heal, Homie.
Brown's sagacious nature is inviting and assured, but getting to the iteration of himself that aims to help so many along their healing journeys took reckoning with his own grief and deep inner ...Read more
Answer Angel: Holding on to sunglasses
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I just received a lovely, expensive gift: Tiffany sunglasses! They came in a beribboned Tiffany blue box nestled in a beautiful Tiffany blue glasses case and I am thrilled. That was my first reaction.
But that didn’t last long.
I am now terrified I will lose them. I know he paid more than $400. Do ...Read more
Answer Angel: Wearing the 'good' jewelry
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I recently rediscovered my diamond jewelry—tennis bracelet, wedding ring, two sizes of hoop earrings. I had them cleaned and they are gorgeous!
However, my lifestyle rarely if ever calls for diamonds. Would it be tacky to wear them with shorts when I go grocery shopping, for example? It bugs me that...Read more
18 ways to save money on groceries
If you’re like many people, you’ve been looking for ways to trim your food budget.
Some ways to save money on groceries include purchasing generic brands, meal planning, sticking to a set budget, checking out sales and comparing prices.1. Make a shopping list and meal plan
If you’ve ever walked into the grocery store with no ...Read more
Answer Angel: Shorts have their place
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I know you have been critical of the what’s-old-is-new-again popularity of capri pants (especially the flared ones), but how about the now-trending knee-length Bermuda shorts that are being marketed as a "new" warm weather trend — and not just for weekends, but for the office and evening ...Read more
The one-job, one-career model isn’t working — I talked strategy with two personal finance experts
The traditional mantra of financial advice seems to revolve around four core points: get a college degree, get a job, borrow little and save more. Within those categories you’ll find tips on investing and budgeting, and even complex guidance on how to homeandleisure/fashiondaily/fashiondailynews/s-3793335">Read more
What ‘season’ are you? Color analysis is making a comeback
MINNEAPOLIS -- Out of all the various forms of fashion faux pas that a woman can make, perhaps the most common offense is thinking that she looks good in black.
Chances are, she does not.
“Black does not look good on everyone,” says Haley Armstrong, a personal color ...Read more
Barefoot Fashion Steps Into the Spotlight
NEW YORK — From high-end fashion runways in Paris to casual streetwear in Brooklyn, the act of going barefoot has shifted from cultural curiosity to a niche trend with global resonance. Barefoot fashion, once relegated to counterculture communities and yoga studios, has begun to leave footprints on mainstream style. Designers, influencers and ...Read more
The Psychology of Color: What Your Outfit Says Before You Speak
Before we say a word, our clothes are already talking. From the brightness of a yellow blouse to the deep authority of a navy suit, color plays a central role in how we are perceived and how we express ourselves. Whether intentional or subconscious, the colors we wear communicate emotions, status and personality traits—and fashion designers, ...Read more
From Runway to Real Life: How to Wear High Fashion Every Day
High fashion has long been considered the domain of the elite—distant, impractical and often wildly unattainable. With avant-garde silhouettes, theatrical makeup and price tags that rival a month’s rent, what appears on the catwalk can feel worlds apart from what’s worn to the coffee shop, office or school drop-off line. But as fashion ...Read more
Timeless vs. Trendy: How to Build a Wardrobe That Lasts
In a world where fashion trends come and go faster than you can say “micro-mini,” building a wardrobe that withstands the test of time can feel like a daunting task. But as sustainability and personal expression become more important to consumers, many are turning away from fast fashion in favor of something more enduring: a closet filled ...Read more
The Rise of Gender-Neutral Fashion: Breaking Down the Binary on the Runway
For decades, the fashion industry has been structured around a rigid binary: menswear and womenswear, suits and skirts, masculine and feminine. But in recent years, that structure has begun to shift dramatically. From the runways of Paris to the racks of major retailers, gender-neutral fashion is gaining momentum—not just as a niche trend, but...Read more
Eco-Chic: How to Dress Sustainably Without Sacrificing Style
Sustainability has become more than just a buzzword—it’s a call to action for consumers who want their choices to reflect their values. Nowhere is that more evident than in the fashion world, where the industry’s environmental toll has come under increasing scrutiny. But while fast fashion still dominates many closets, a growing number of ...Read more
Answer Angel: New Q-tip styles?
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I was intrigued by a product I bought by accident at the drugstore. It’s the Walgreens house brand of what I usually call Q-tips. The box says, “Cotton Swabs Variety Pack” and had three different types of Q-tip-ish items — none of them the traditional teardrop-shaped white cotton ball on a ...Read more
