Photography by Getty ImagesNo one deserves it more. By Jillian Vieira Date April 24, 2024 When it comes to memorable Mother’s Day gifts, you’ve done the flowers and brunch reso routine again and again — now it’s time to up the ante. These splurge-y picks — silk pyjamas, designer earrings and a 24k gold-infused face mask among them — are the kinds of luxurious Mother’s Day gifts she wouldn’t ordinarily scoop up for herself. Read on...

Nightmares are terrifying enough on their own, but anxiety never seems to make dreams much sweeter. In my own experience, anxiety-induced nightmares may include illness, crawling bugs, or even someone breaking into my house — all of which cause me to wake up in the middle of the night, heart racing, and anxiety spiraling out of control. Sometimes my bad dreams reflect the things I’m feeling anxious about in the real world (like when I saw a giant spider right before bed)....

Photo by Jeremy Moeller/Getty ImagesSimple, lightweight and always polished, these shorts are a no-brainer pick for looking chic this season. By Natalie Michie Date April 23, 2024 In the summertime, linen fabrics are your sartorial best friend. From breezy linen button-downs to flowy maxi dresses, the lightweight material is a hot-weather hero. And arguably the easiest piece to factor into everyday dressing is linen shorts. How to style linen shorts in 2024 They might be considered a...

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR’s Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment. Anxiety is a universal emotion. While it isn’t pleasant to experience, it can be helpful at times, giving you a shot of energy and focus before...

Photography by Getty ImagesThe Row Margaux bag is pricey, luxe and kind of elusive, so… maybe? By Katherine Singh Date April 23, 2024 For many a fashion girlie, there’s a holy grail of must-have handbags: the Birkin Bag. Launched by Hermès in 1984 and inspired by actress Jane Birkin‘s cool girl style, the logo-free bag was an OG emblem of quiet luxury, slowly but surely becoming the purse everyone wanted to get their hands on. Unlike some luxury bags, Birkin...

Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Gap is one of our go-to stores for scoring high-quality (and stylish!) workout gear. The brand’s pieces aren’t just top-notch, but just like Gap’s sister brand, Old Navy, you can almost always score some really great deals — even on new arrivals. Case in point: Right now, Gap is offering discounts of 40 to 60 percent across the board,...

Photography by Getty ImagesLet your legs breathe in style! By Heather Taylor-Singh Date April 24, 2024 With spring weather coming in full force, it’s time to swap your long pants for the warm-weather essential — shorts! The right pair of shorts levels up virtually any outfit, whether it’s because of an upcoming vacation or the changing seasons. Let the breeze caress your legs and sport a pair of men’s shorts. What to look for in the best men’s shorts...

Getty Images | Petar Tutundziev / 500pxGetty Images | Petar Tutundziev / 500px One of the beautiful things about TikTok is that within the hundreds of millions of active users, you can find little communities that seem to speak directly to you. The mental health community in particular has been using the platform to share relatable stories, talk about personal experiences, spread awareness, and provide affirming support. TikTok has even helped people learn more about potential diagnoses,...

Building a bigger butt has definitely become a trend, and as a trainer, I’m not entirely opposed to it. That’s because consistently doing exercises focusing on the glute muscles will strengthen and activate those muscles, which overall is a great thing. When your glute muscles are firing properly (which is what it means to have “active” glutes), your athletic performance benefits, you’re less likely to experience dormant butt syndrome (a common cause of back and...

Photography courtesy of H&MPlus, Diesel’s exclusive Ssense collection. By Sarah Mariotti Date April 19, 2024 H&M collaborates with Rokh Photography courtesy of H&M What’s on our minds, you ask? Only the Rokh x H&M collaboration. Korean-born, Texas-raised fashion designer Rok Hwang has put his signature spin on H&M’s everyday items, dissecting, examining, reimagining and reconstructing basic garments and subverting expectations on what a...

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR’s Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment. You may be more broadly familiar with lupus as celebrities like Selena Gomez and Toni Braxton have opened up about their diagnoses in recent years....

If you’re looking to get into breathwork, this one’s for you. Guided by breathwork specialist Kristina Joy, this 5-minute practice will guide you through a breathing technique called “box breath,” or “16 seconds to calm.” Once you master this quick and calming trick, it can help reduce stress any time and anywhere. Joy will start the session off with a grounding breath, to establish a sense of presence and centeredness. Then, she’ll ask you to...

For the past few months, I’ve been feeling a little . . . blah. As we emerge from the dark depths of winter, I’m ready to leave my bed rotting era behind and become a brand-new person — specifically, a brand-new person when it comes to my health. While I know the main things I need to stay on top of are sleep, exercise, and diet, I’ve been curious about the effects of biohacking for quite some time now. I’ve never actually tried to optimize my health and...

Photography via Launchmetrics.com/spotlightSocial media has done the impossible and made skincare routines thrilling — but at what cost to our skin barriers? By Souzan Michael Galway Date April 22, 2024 Last year, Jordan Samuel Pacitti, aesthetician and founder of Jordan Samuel Skin, posed a question on Instagram: “Why does bad skincare advice gain so much traction on social media?” In the slides that followed, Pacitti answered his own question: “Because...

Start in a plank position, with palms spread out evenly and your shoulders over your wrists and legs out behind you. Pull your belly button in, and keep your back straight. As you lower and exhale, bend your elbows outward to the sides. Hold at the bottom before you raise back up to complete one rep. Tamara Pridgett was an associate editor with PS Fitness. She’s a NASM-certified personal trainer and Precision Nutrition level 1 coach, and was a Division 1 All-American sprinter....

Just 10 minutes is all Class Fitsugar trainer Nikki Nie asks of you for this legs and booty burning workout. Presented by Allegra, this low-impact session will take you through a quick circuit of lunges and squat variations that will fire up your lower body. That’s right, just because you’re doing a low-impact workout doesn’t mean you won’t feel it. For the first round, you’ll have five moves with 40 seconds of work and 20 seconds rest. The workout dives...