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Every year, color-matching company Pantone picks a shade that is destined to dominate design, fashion and beauty. For 2025, the much-anticipated hue was revealed to be Mocha Mousse. Described as a “warming, brown hue imbued with richness”, it’s milk chocolate and creamy coffee swirled into the most sophisticated neutral shade… Read more »

I grew up in Union City, New Jersey, which sometimes gets referred to as “Little Havana on the Hudson.” It’s home to one of the biggest Cuban communities outside of Miami, thanks to waves of Cuban immigrants who settled there over the decades. Walking around, you see it in restaurants… Read more »

 Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar.Today: a psychiatric nurse practitioner who makes $166,000 per year and who spends some of her… Read more »

Cosmic beings, how are you feeling now that the Virgo New Moon has reset the playing field? This wasn’t your average new moon… it arrived on last weekend and opened a portal that feels more like the start of a movie than just another lunar phase. Think of yourself as… Read more »

Sometimes people underestimate the beauty of traveling with a parent — I know I did, until recently. My family has always traveled, but this trip to Hilton Head was different. It was one-on-one. It was extremely special, just my dad and me, taking in all of the sights, learning every… Read more »

If you were to ask me the thing I love most about Amika, it’s that the products make my hair look really, really good. The second? The signature delectable, fruity (but not too sweet) scent that takes the user experience to the next level. And now, they’ve bottled it – literally… Read more »

The last month of summer brings the most dynamic and amazing vibe. From August 25th to September 19th, Venus is soaking up the sunny rays of Leo, creating a romantic frenzy that will light up our lives. Leo rules the heart chakra, so this placement adds zest to both creativity… Read more »

The last time a new sunscreen active ingredient — you know, the good stuff that protects skin from the sun’s aging and cancer-causing rays — was approved in the United States, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake were dating, “Believe” by Cher was top of the charts, and The Sopranos had… Read more »

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar.Today: a natural resource specialist who has a $140,000 household income and who spends some of… Read more »