“I call her the Wardrobe Goddess,” says Melissa McBride, who plays Carol Peletier, a formerly battered wife who rallies strength after her daughter becomes a zombie. “She’s very intuitive about people, and approaches it like an artist: ‘How do I want to paint this character? How do I want to feel about her?’ Part of my character choices were because of the wardrobe I was given. Carol’s colors in the first season were drab, which communicated how she thought of herself, as meshing into the background. In the second season, as Carol begins to blossom, Eulyn introduced a little bit of color and freedom of movement. She also taps into the actors’ own styles. I wear headwraps all the time, and she loved it, so she put Carol in one.” … [Read more...] about What To Wear To The Apocalypse: Walking Dead Costumer Eulyn Womble On Telling A Story With Wardrobe
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Now Yelp’s users get to report on COVID-19 safety measures
Getting a question mark in one or both categories won’t be a good look. But even then, Yelp will indicate that the negative report is according to either “most users” or “some users,” acknowledging that your experience could differ. “We’re trying to be transparent to consumers,” explains Ramesh. “We’re saying, ‘Look, social distancing might not be enforced, but it’s only according to some users.'” Listings will also ask users if their experience jibes with what others have found—and if they say “no,” they’ll get the opportunity to add their own response to the aggregate data. … [Read more...] about Now Yelp’s users get to report on COVID-19 safety measures
As a mob attacked the Capitol, Wikipedia struggled to find the right words
Anyway, wrote Chronodm, a California-based editor, storming had other problems: “Given Stormfront and The Daily Stormer, not to mention QAnon’s repeated use of ‘storm”,’ I really don’t think it’s a neutral choice.” Someone dropped in a link to a New Yorker essay by Jill Lepore, who was also shaken by the Nazi and QAnon links. “So one good idea,” she wrote, “would be never, ever to call the Sixth of January ‘the Storming of the Capitol.'” … [Read more...] about As a mob attacked the Capitol, Wikipedia struggled to find the right words
Gwyneth Paltrow has 5 tips for revamping your wardrobe in 2021
Define your style It’s much easier not to be swayed by the latest trend if you feel confident in your own personal aesthetic, Paltrow says. In her case, she says she developed her style in her teens, while attending a school where she had to wear a uniform. She liked the preppy look of the outfit, but she also embraced the challenge of getting creative with accessories to cultivate a unique look that stood out from her peers. Decades later, she has a similar approach: She picks classic clothes, but with a little twist to keep things interesting—a simple cashmere sweater with puffed sleeves, or utility pants with an extra wide leg. “I’ve always gravitated towards these pieces, and I feel most like myself when I wear them,” she says. … [Read more...] about Gwyneth Paltrow has 5 tips for revamping your wardrobe in 2021
Our favorite men’s and women’s sweats and joggers of 2020
Alo Yoga Urban Moto SweatpantOne FC editor swears by this stylish alternative to baggy traditional Fruit of the Loom sweats. The slender, more fitted design (complete with pin-tucked detailing) ensures that these joggers don’t overwhelm or weigh down your frame. But even with a tighter, flattering fit, they are still incredibly soft and comfortable. Don’t worry: The fact that these put-together wonders are wildly comfortable can be our little secret. … [Read more...] about Our favorite men’s and women’s sweats and joggers of 2020