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These Lipsticks Will Make Your Teeth Look Whiter Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock By Sarah B. Haider/Oct. 28, 2022 12:15 pm EST The desire to have white teeth has existed among humans for many centuries. According to The Seattle Times, the practice of teeth whitening originated 4,000 years ago in ancient Egypt. At that time, having white teeth was considered a sign of beauty and wealth, so people used to apply a concoction of white vinegar and ground pumice stone to achieve the desired results....

This is what black tie optional means Stylish_Pics/Shutterstock Black tie optional is a dress code that really just means that there’s less rigidity in your choice of attire for the event, per Brides. What you do know, however, is that the hosts of the wedding would most likely be sporting long evening gowns and tuxedos, giving you a slight indication of just how dressed up you can get. Stylist Adriana Gonzalez-Ramirez, speaking to Brides, explains that black tie optional is a signal from the soon-to-be-married couple that they’d like their guests to dress up, but this is in no way mandatory....

Best Dressed Looks For A Country Club Wedding Marc Debnam/Getty Images By Sara Caskey/Dec. 19, 2022 3:44 pm EST Known as the destination for business deals, pastel polos, and plenty of midday cocktails, country clubs are upper-class suburban mainstays. There are well over 9,000 country clubs and golf courses in the United States alone, per Statista. However, that number is on a steady decline. As Golf Property Analysts’ president, Larry Hirsch, explained to the Dallas Morning News, “[Country clubs] are not doing a good job of welcoming millennials, minorities, and moms....

This Real Housewives star claims to have had a brief encounter with the prince Kris Connor/Getty Images While her run on the reality show may not have been successful, “The Real Housewives of D.C.” star Catherine Ommanney found herself involved with an extremely successful member of England’s royal family. According to The Sun, Ommanney recently revealed that she had a brief fling with a 21-year-old Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. “We had some mutual friends in the property business and he introduced himself,” she told the publication....

The HGTV Show You Should Watch If You’re A Cancer blurAZ/Shutterstock By Hannah Darling Fenn/Oct. 22, 2022 11:52 am EST As the celestial crabs of the zodiac, Cancers are known for their nurturing, maternal, and psychic qualities. They’re cardinal water signs, and the home and hearth are of great importance to these tender souls. They crave stability and a sense of security, perhaps to help navigate their deep emotional waters (via Co-Star)....

The benefits of mindfulness meditation Prostock-studio/Shutterstock Under the umbrella of meditation, a range of specific meditation practices exist. Mindfulness meditation is one of the most prominent when it comes to sleep meditation, per Healthline. According to one 2018 study, there is evidence “that mindfulness meditation can improve sleep quality in a variety of clinical populations with sleep disturbance,” for example, those with insomnia — a condition that researchers suggest affects 10 to 30% of the world population, while higher estimates suggest 50 to 60%....

What Can You Wear When The Dress Code Is Creative Black Tie? RossHelen/Shutterstock By Rhiannon Ireland/Oct. 27, 2022 11:00 am EST You’ve received an invitation to a wedding, party, or another formal event. You think the dress code will be black tie, but on the invite is written “creative black tie.” Now what? Deciding what you should wear to a wedding or other formal event can be a tricky task. Many people have managed to figure out the perfect outfit to wear to a super formal black tie event, but creative black tie is another ballgame entirely, and one that can cause frustration and impatience due to the finicky nature of dress codes....

Why Your Skin Might Feel Itchier As You Age 9nong/Shutterstock By Brie Schmidt/Dec. 14, 2022 4:01 pm EST As you’ve gotten older, you’ve learned to stock up on anti-aging creams and SPF to ward off sun damage, but you might also want to add an anti-itch ointment to your medicine cabinet. The phrase “aging skin” may have you imagining fine lines and sun spots, but the changes you might notice over time can be more than skin-deep....

Get The Look On A Budget: Mindy Kaling’s Trendy Green Pants Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Britt Hawes/Nov. 5, 2022 11:22 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Mindy Kaling is what we like to call a jack of all trades. She’s probably best known for her work on the hit show “The Mindy Project” and, of course, “The Office” (via TV Guide.) The comedic actress and writer is great at knowing how to make her audience laugh, but she also deserves another crown for all the iconic outfits she’s pulled off, especially when it comes to the color green....

Here’s Why Jim Bob And Michelle Duggar Are Jittery About Jinger’s New Book D Dipasupil/Getty Images By Shana Aborn/Nov. 11, 2022 2:50 pm EST Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are well-versed in the Bible, but they might do well to re-read the passage from Colossians that says, “Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.” Famous for their shows “19 Kids & Counting” and “Counting On,” the couple is said to be anxious over the revelations their daughter Jinger Duggar Vuolo is about to make in her explosive new book, “Becoming Free Indeed....

How Lifetime’s 12 Days Of Christmas Eve Helped Repair Kelsey Grammer’s Relationship With His Daughter Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Jerrica Tisdale/Nov. 26, 2022 9:00 am EST Celebrities may seem more glamorous than the average human being, but this doesn’t make them exempt from experiencing common interpersonal issues, like a complicated relationship with a parent. According to People, Jon Voight and Angelina Jolie are just one example. The magazine reports that this famous father-daughter duo endured a seven-year rift that they only started to repair in 2010....

Model Natalia Bryant Spills Her Secrets About Getting Longer Lashes Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Karishma Desai/Dec. 6, 2022 9:53 am EST Natalia Bryant, the oldest daughter of Kobe and Vannesa Bryant, is known for many things from being a talented volleyball player to being an IMG model (per Teen Vogue). Natalia also balances her modeling career with her education, studying film at the University of Southern California. Since the tragic death of her father, Kobe, and sister, Gianna, however, Natalia took a break from playing volleyball....

New Combo Drug Offers Hope To People Suffering From Hard-To-Treat UTIs Planter Studio/Shutterstock By Makenna Bishop/Nov. 3, 2022 8:19 am EST UTIs are a pain in more ways than one. They can potentially ruin your day thanks to discomfort, constant trips to the bathroom, and ultimately doctor visits to sort them out. Since women are 30 times more likely to develop a UTI, per Women’s Health, it’s good to have some knowledge about the infection....

The Pleasure Centers On Your Body You Didn’t Even Know About Prostock-studio/Shutterstock By Hannah Rice/Dec. 27, 2022 7:27 am EST Most people have heard the expressions “getting to first base” or “scoring a home run.” These sayings turn sports metaphors into sexual allusions, hinting at a certain goal that is supposed to result from physical intimacy. And, to plenty of folks, that mentality makes sense. After all, is there a problem with bringing an “eyes on the prize” attitude into the bedroom?...

What Hallmark’s New Movie A Fabled Holiday Can Teach You About Following Your Heart And Calling Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Roger Froilan/Dec. 5, 2022 3:30 pm EST Hallmark continues spreading holiday cheer with fun films and familiar faces. Former “General Hospital” star Ryan Paevey is no stranger to Hallmark films, having been in “A Little Daytime Drama,” “Christmas at the Plaza,” and “Marrying Mr. Darcy,” among several others, per QC Approved. The multi-talented actor — who has a surprising side-business as a jewelry maker — stars in the Christmas film, “A Fabled Holiday....

Jinger’s new book may cause a rift between herself and the rest of the family D Dipasupil/Getty Images Jinger Duggar Vuolo is no stranger to rebelling against her family (via Cafe Mom). She was the first of the Duggar girls to break the family’s traditional rule of women only wearing skirts or dresses and chose to style pants and shorts following her marriage to Jeremy Vuolo. While she’s been considered the rebel of the bunch for a while now, it seems that her latest move might shift her relationship with her parents long-term....

Why Royal Insiders Believe Meghan And Harry Have Declared ‘War’ On The Royal Family lev radin/Shutterstock By Gretchen Sterba/Dec. 2, 2022 2:22 pm EST As if 2022 couldn’t be a busier year for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Netflix documentary is airing just in time before the new year. The former royals has been the subject of scrutiny in the media since their marriage in 2018, which also reportedly caused some strife for the royal family....

Baby Names No One Will Use In 2023 Prostock-studio/Shutterstock By Louisa Marshall/Nov. 4, 2022 9:25 am EST One of the most intimidating aspects of the pregnancy and pre-baby period for expecting parents is picking a name. While the prospect of literally pushing a baby out of your body and raising that child is beyond the comprehensible scope of most single humans in their 20s, many of us can identify that choosing a name is a fairly weighted decision....

Expert Claims King Charles And The Queen Had A More Complicated Relationship Than We Realized Wpa Pool/Getty Images By Linda DiProperzio/Nov. 2, 2022 12:35 pm EST After the heartbreaking death of Queen Elizabeth II, the royal family was plunged into mourning. While her eldest son immediately ascended to the throne, King Charles III wanted the world to know how much he missed his mother. “I pay tribute to my mother’s memory and I honor her life of service,” he said during his first speech as king, per PBS....

How Early Is Too Early To Start Christmas Decorating? fizkes/Shutterstock By Shana Aborn/Nov. 15, 2022 4:58 am EST On November 13, Jessa Duggar Seewald posted a video of her toddler daughter, Fern, hugging a snowman ornament on the family Christmas tree. It got plenty of “so cute!” comments, but the clip also sparked a heated debate over the Seewalds’ decorating a full month and a half ahead of schedule. “What happened to Thanksgiving?...