Q: I wear a full face of makeup on top of a layer of sunscreen each day. Does that diminish my protection from UV rays? The key to reducing your risk of skin cancer, sun spots and wrinkles from sun damage is to incorporate sunscreen into your daily routine, and to apply it — and reapply it — correctly. Luckily, […]
Each week I’ve been adding a brief tidbits section to the THCB Reader, our weekly newsletter that summarizes the best of THCB that week (Sign up here!). Then I had the brainwave to add them to the blog. They’re short and usually not too sweet! –Matthew Holt In this edition’s tidbits, I have to return to the stunning impact of […]
Multitools are a worthwhile purchase for anyone who wants to do their own home. It is even more profitable for service workers who help to furnish other people’s homes. Most quality work depends on the tool the craftsman uses. But what is the advantage of the Makita 18v multi tool over its counterparts, and why pay attention to it? First […]
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts this week for Icon Members and they’ve launched a preview of the sale catalog online! I’ve gone through every category and put together a roundup of the things I think are worth checking out. Key Dates for the Nsale 2022: July 6: Early Access for cardmembers with Icon status July 7: Early Access for cardmembers […]
Around this time just over a decade ago something happened in fashion that was as rare and unexpected as the sight of Kate Moss in a tutu. The front row of the couture shows, that rarefied array that often seems preserved in amber, underwent something of a metamorphosis seemingly overnight. A group of young women materialized en masse, with a […]
Today we want to share tips for planning a casino night at home. When you think of casino night, what comes to mind? Most likely images of people gathered around card tables and slot machines in a smoky room somewhere. Yet, did you actually know that you can bring the excitement of casino night right into your own home? With […]
Lots of men go all-out on their clothes in the eternal pursuit of dashing good looks but forget all about footwear. The last thing you want is a wardrobe full of nice outfits with no proper shoes to back them up. Welcome to the best slip-on shoes for men. Voila. Sleek, airy, and surprisingly versatile, the best slip-on shoes for […]
So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. Colors that make you happy? Mint green, pale yellow, light lavender – […]
W hile the rest of us sat pretty behind our desks for the most part of last week, Black celebrities made it a mission to serve polished and adventurous looks at different ends of the globe. For one, South African style stars understood the assignment as they made sartorial statements in flamboyant ensembles at the Durban July Horse Racing event while […]
In the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, President Biden pointed to the November elections, saying, “This fall, Roe is on the ballot.” But in Kansas, abortion rights are on the ballot even sooner. Kansans will vote on a state constitutional amendment on abortion on Aug. 2, setting the state up as a key bellwether for how […]