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☆ 'It saves time, it saves money, it saves stress': 3 decluttering tips from professional organizers
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Ryan Ermey | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

After all, how many times have you lost a bill in pile of papers that built up on your desk? "When people declutter and create some order in the home, it saves time, it saves money, it saves stress," says Lori Reese, a professional organizer and owner of Consider It Done in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Here are three tips from organizing pros to help you tackle your spring decluttering project. "The trick is to add that action to a habit, so that you're going to stick to that routine," she says. "Then the rule is when that bag or bin gets full, you just drive it to your favorite charitable organization."

Persons: Lori Reese, Mindy Godding, Godding, Gayle Goddard, Reese, Goddard Organizations: CPO Locations: Harrisburg , Pennsylvania, Richmond , Virginia, Houston , Texas

☆ The Mayor of Los Angeles Wants to Prove Homelessness Can Be Solved
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Jill Cowan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

When Karen Bass took office as Los Angeles mayor with a mandate to tackle homelessness, Venice Beach was at the top of her agenda. On a recent morning in the neighborhood, however, dog walkers navigated the wide sidewalks with little trouble, and there wasn’t a tent in sight. This is what Ms. Bass and her allies say is progress. More than a year into her term, the sidewalks and parks in Los Angeles are, on the whole, cleaner. But momentum in the nation’s second most populous city is fragile.

Persons: Karen Bass, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bass Organizations: Los Angeles Locations: Los, Venice, Los Angeles

☆ French lawmakers approve bill penalizing fast fashion
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Oscar Holland | Reuters | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Reuters —France’s lower house of parliament on Thursday approved a bill seeking penalties on ultra-fast fashion products, sold by companies like China’s Shein, aimed at helping to offset their environmental impact. All voting lawmakers unanimously approved the bill, which will head to the senate before it can become law. Jade Gao/AFP/Getty ImagesThe bill comes as the French environmental ministry said it would propose a European Union ban on exports of used clothes, in a bid to tackle the worsening problem of textile waste. At the time, the country’s ministry of ecology said that French people throw away 700,000 tons of clothes — two-thirds of which ends up in landfills — each year. Among the world’s most polluting industries, fashion accounts for between 3% and 5% of global carbon emissions, according to consultancy McKinsey’s State of Fashion report.

Persons: CNN Shein, Christophe Béchu, Jade Gao Organizations: Reuters, CNN, Workers, Getty, McKinsey’s State Locations: Zara, China's, Guangdong, AFP, McKinsey’s

☆ How Sandra Hüller quietly won red carpet season
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —While there was an abundance of daring looks at the Oscars red carpet this year, one of the evening’s most memorable outfits came from Hollywood newcomer Sandra Hüller. The second winged look — also from Schiaparelli — solidified Hüller as a red carpet risk taker. Richard Shotwell/Invision/APAt the 2024 Cesar Film Awards, Hüller arrived in a collarless Louis Vuitton wrap suit embellished with black sequins. Gerald Matzka/Getty ImagesAt the European Film Awards ceremony in December last year, Hüller stunned in a cut-out black and white gown with a satin finish. Christoph Soeder/dpa/Sipa USAFor the London premiere of "Anatomy of a Fall" in November 2023, Hüller wore a white skirt suit from Cong Tri.

Persons: Sandra Hüller, Oscar —, Hüller, cinched, Cartier, “ It’s, ”, Jordan Johnson Chung, —, Anthony Behar, Phoebe Philo’s, sequined Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Fallon, Richard Shotwell, Louis Vuitton, Pascal Le Segretain, Max, Rosie Assoulin, Gerald Matzka, Christoph Soeder, Dave Benett, Andreas Rentz, Gareth Cattermole, Jamie McCarthy Organizations: CNN, Vogue, Hollywood, Berlin, London, Cong Tri, 61st New York Film Locations: Hollywood, Cong, Cologne

A white button-down might be the only piece of clothing that you can wear both on a beach and in a boardroom. Whether you're looking to pair the button-down with a great pair of jeans or searching for a versatile swimsuit coverup, we've curated a guide with the best white button-down for you. Learn moreWhat to look for in a white button-down? How to style a white button-downThe most classic way to wear a white button-down is tucked in under a suit. In the summer, you can pair a white button-down with denim shorts or lightweight, airy pants.

Persons: we've, Eileen Fisher, Shop's Women's Burt Organizations: Business

☆ We skipped a wild spring break in Miami Beach. Instead, we had a blast relaxing with retirees in Florida an hour north.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Molly Mcguigan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Last year, my friends and I spent our spring break an hour north of the madness of Miami Beach. Instead, we headed about an hour north of Miami toward the quiet oceanside community Hillsboro Beach for our own relaxing spring break. AdvertisementWe'd chosen to skip the ragers and bad behavior associated with spring break, especially spring break in Miami. If we were hungover on a crowded Miami Beach, we would've missed out on forming this unlikely friendship that crossed generational divides. He told us he was surprised by our choice for an alternative spring break, but he understood.

Persons: untraditional, —, We'd, Molly McGuigan, would've, we'd, Uber, he'd, Miami partygoers —, He'd Organizations: Service, Sunshine State, Miami Beach, Miami partygoers Locations: Miami Beach, Miami, Florida, oceanside, Hillsboro Beach

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Persons: Chris Winter, Hatch, Suzy Hernandez, I've, Philips, Jenny McGrath, It's, it's, Alex Dimitriu, William Winter, Dimitriu, Kelly Waters Organizations: Business, Charlottesville Neurology, Sleep, Philips, Amazon, Shop, Bluetooth, Walmart, Smart, Menlo Park Psychiatry, Eastern Psychological Association, SleepScore Labs, Spectrum Health Locations: Charlottesville, Nepal, Casper

☆ After an earnings blow out, CEO explains how Gap is 'reigniting' its brand
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

After Gap 's earnings report topped Wall Street's expectations on Thursday, CEO Richard Dickson told CNBC's Jim Cramer how his company is managing to turn its business around. "We've been reigniting this brand and drawing on what the brand was so special in the first place, really taking on trend products and amplifying it in new ways that only Gap can," he said. "We're using music, we're using fashion as entertainment, and we're taking basic product—linen, denim, wovens, pants—and we're amplifying the narrative around these categories and driving share growth." In addition to its namesake brand, Gap owns brands including Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta. "Zac's creative expertise, his cultural clarity, it's consistently evolved American fashion," Dickson said.

Persons: Richard Dickson, CNBC's Jim Cramer, We've, Dickson, he's, Mattel's Barbie, Zac Posen, Richard Dickson's Organizations: Mattel, Old Navy, Banana, Navy Locations: Banana Republic

☆ 8 red flags that indicate clothes won't last long, according to style experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Anakumka/ShutterstockYou've probably got a sweater in your closet that used to be the softest thing in the world but now is an itchy nightmare. If that's true, you also probably didn't read the garment tag before you bought it. But what fabrics are good, and what fabrics are bad? Natural fibers include materials like silk, cashmere, cotton, wool, and linen. "It's a really great resource for beginners just to learn about the fabrics of clothes," she said.

Persons: Shutterstock You've, it's, Welch, Jennifer Wang, Wang Locations: Toronto

☆ The wet shirt that turned Colin Firth into a 'sex symbol' in 'Pride and Prejudice' sparked a bidding war — and sold for more than double what auctioneers predicted
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A white shirt that Colin Firth wore in 1995's "Pride and Prejudice" sold for over $31,000 at auction. In a now-infamous scene, Firth wore the linen top into a lake, where it got wet and see-through. The shirt, one of 69 costumes sold on Tuesday, sold for over twice what auctioneers predicted. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementCondolences to "Pride and Prejudice" fans — the wet shirt that turned Colin Firth into a "sex symbol" is off the market.

Persons: Colin Firth, Firth, auctioneers, —, Mr, Darcy, Jane Austen Organizations: Service, Business Locations: London

☆ Colin Firth’s wet Mr Darcy shirt from ‘Pride and Prejudice’ among scores of costumes up for sale
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Lianne Kolirin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The legendary white button down shirt that cemented Colin Firth’s reputation as an on-screen heartthrob in “Pride and Prejudice” is expected to fetch thousands of dollars at auction. Firth immortalized Jane Austen’s Mr Darcy in the BBC adaptation of the book in 1995. Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty ImagesRecalling the moment the shirt made movie history, Collin said on the auctioneer’s site: “Mr Darcy’s ‘wet shirt moment’ was never scripted. In the scene Mr Darcy is spied emerging from a lake having taken a cooling swim on a hot summer’s day. Because on screen male nudity was not permitted (taking into account the BBC watershed and US broadcasts) – the idea of the ‘wet shirt’ was born.

Persons: Colin Firth’s, ”, Firth, Jane Austen’s Mr Darcy, Elizabeth Bennet, Jennifer Ehle, Darcy, Bridget Jones ’, Kerry Taylor, Dinah Collin, Darcy Wet, Eamonn M . McCormack, Collin, Darcy’s, Christopher Prins, Mr Darcy, Colin Firth, John Bright, Drew Barrymore’s, Danielle, “, Meryl Streep, Robert Downey Jr, ’, Sherlock Holmes, Jude Law, Watson, Drew Barrymore, Keira Knightley, Cate Blanchett, Gwyneth Paltrow, Bright, Jenny Beavan, Oscar, Merchant Ivory’s Organizations: CNN, Kerry, Kerry Taylor Auctions, Bright Foundation, Alamy Locations: “, London, England

☆ 3 quiet luxury dupes that can transform your home for less, according to an interior designer
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Less is more when it comes to quiet luxury, which has influenced everything from knitwear to skincare. This dupe of a Neiman Marcus throw pillow will save shoppers $120Neiman Marcus' Brera Lino Pillow. The company also sells Santal 26, a warm and musky fragrance sold as a home diffuser oil. Home Depot's frameless LED mirror. AdvertisementBed Bath & Beyond's frameless LED mirror.

Persons: —, Devin Shaffer, Shaffer, Neiman Marcus, Brera Lino Pillow, Modern's, Edgar, Le Labo, Le Labo Shaffer, Le Labo's, Cade, Dupes Organizations: Service, Business, Brera, Le, Depot Locations: eau, New, Fairmont

☆ An interior designer critiqued my neutral living room. Her tips showed me easy tricks to make a space cozy and stylish.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Cheyenne Lentz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

One that's been especially difficult to design is the living room. Our new home's living room has a built-in wood-burning stove and a shiplap ceiling. AdvertisementAfter sharing photos and a video tour of my space, Turner shared advice on how to make my living room feel more stylish and cozy. Cheyenne LentzThe biggest issue I've faced in decorating our living room is figuring out how to incorporate the fireplace into our design. Hiding wires and clutter can easily upgrade the roomThe designer suggested we minimize the items on our TV shelf.

Persons: —, it's, there's, Kim Turner, Turner, Cheyenne Lentz, I've, Lentz, You'll, Cheyenne Lentz Turner, that'd Organizations: Service, Business, Kim Turner Design

☆ 12 things to get rid of in your home, from an interior designer
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Dominique Fluker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewAs the founder of and interior stylist at DBF Interiors, I see plenty of outdated trends and overworn items. Here are a few things I think you should get rid of as soon as possible. Getting rid of your colorless white walls adds some personality and visual interest to your living space. Explore jewel-toned hues to brighten up and add energy to your living room. Instead of standalone art pieces, consider buying a cohesive collection that can be featured as a gallery wall within your living room, bedroom, or hallway.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Business, Elm Locations: West

☆ The Unlikely Return of the Doily
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Emilia Petrarca | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

When you think about lace, “modern” probably isn’t the first word that comes to mind. The centuries-old fabric, made by looping, twisting or knitting thread into various open-weave patterns, is more likely to evoke images of quaint cottage curtains or your grandmother’s bridal veil. One features a fish design and another was inspired by patterns popular in the Ottoman courts of the 16th century. In their own homes, Köprülü and Muessel often use the mats atop silver breakfast trays or place them in the center of a dining table as decorative elements. “But you could frame them and put them on the wall,” says Köprülü.

Persons: Gohar, Nadia Gohar, Laila, Süreya Köprülü, Naz Muessel, “ They’re, ” Organizations: New Locations: New York, Eastern, Milan

☆ Artist Uman creates kaleidoscopic worlds on canvas
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-18 | by ( Suyin Haynes | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

“I’m more of a fan of the destination,” the artist said, smiling behind sunglasses on a cloudy afternoon in London. Uman Joe PerezIt’s her studio — “my fortress,” as she calls it — where she feels most at home, happiest and freest. This sense of freedom is conveyed in Uman’s latest work, currently on display at Hauser & Wirth gallery in London. Uman Courtesy the artist/Hauser & Wirth/Nicola Vassell GalleryIn a way, each work in the show also extends beyond its own canvas, as Uman worked on several artworks simultaneously during the second half of 2023. “The mirrors came from nostalgia,” says Uman, who recalls growing up celebrating Eid wearing garments embellished with circular mirrors.

Persons: she’s, “, ”, Uman Joe Perez It’s, Hauser, Nicola Vassell, I’m, I’ve Organizations: CNN, Uman, Hauser & Wirth, Wirth, “, Art Basel Miami, Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum Locations: Uman, London, Somalia, Somali, Denmark, New York City, ”, New York, Kenya, ” Uman, Connecticut, Nairobi

☆ 5 key life skills you can learn from Martha Stewart
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-04 | by ( Madeline Holcombe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Fold a fitted sheetYou start with the best intentions, but you end with a balled-up fitted sheet tossed into a linen closet, right? Then use your right hand to tuck that corner inside out over the one in your left hand. Keeping the two corners in your left hand, pull the top edge straight with your right hand. Using your right hand to secure the fold, shake out the sheet to even out the bottom. Follow the elastic edge down with your right hand until you get to the third corner, and fold that one over to join the other two in your left hand.

Persons: Martha Stewart ”, Martha Stewart, Stewart Organizations: CNN, Everett

☆ China's luxury market is bouncing back with new areas of opportunity
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The company's results showed that despite some resumption of overseas travel, more of China's consumers are buying luxury products at home. watch nowThe mainland China personal luxury market grew by about 12% last year to more than 400 billion yuan ($56.43 billion), according to consulting firm Bain & Company. "All of that data points to the importance of the Chinese luxury consumer and the China market," she told CNBC. Luxury brands have increasingly turned to online channels to ensure customer engagement, said Xing from Bain. As companies compete for a slice of the Chinese consumer market, one emerging segment is bedding and fine linen.

Persons: Louis Vuitton, they're, LVMH, Bernard Arnault, that's, Bain, Weiwei Xing, Cartier, Richemont, Burkhart Grund, Xing, Ding Shizhong, Ashley Dudarenok Organizations: Future Publishing, Getty, BEIJING, Bain & Company, CNBC, Consumers Locations: Shanghai, China, Hong Kong, Greater China, Macao, Bain

☆ Lounges, lay-flat beds, and award-winning menus. Here's what you can expect from this Australian airline's premium offering.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Sponsor Post | Sponsored Qantas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Meanwhile, Qantas' Business lounges offer stylish interiors, productivity-focused workspaces, exclusive shower suites, free-flow drinks, and delicious meals and snacks. Business passengers can enjoy equally inviting ergonomic lay-flat beds. Enjoy a peaceful night in the Business Class beds. Inspired by seasonal ingredients and blending Asian flavors with modern Australian cuisine, First presents an à la carte menu featuring signature dishes, including premium plant-based options. Business passengers also enjoy a selection of Neil Perry-designed dishes celebrating Australian produce and flavors along with a standard full formal dining offering.

Persons: Read, armchairs, it's, Martin Grant, terry, Neil Perry, David Caon Organizations: Qantas Airlines, Qantas, revel, Best Business, Airport, Insider Studios Locations: Australia, Singapore, Sydney, London, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Qantas Singapore, —, Melbourne, Los, Seoul, Qantas Australian, Sydney , Melbourne, Auckland

☆ A stylist packed a capsule wardrobe for my 1-week trip to Italy, and it was the best I've ever dressed on vacation
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Priya Raj | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementI've never been a light packer, and also find it overwhelming to put together outfits while on my vacation. Earlier this month, I took a three-stop trip through Italy, starting in Rome, traveling through Florence, and finishing in Venice. I previously wrote about building a French-inspired capsule wardrobe and it got me thinking about building a capsule wardrobe that also fits in my hand luggage. The preparationThe stylist and author put together a mood board to set the tone of the capsule wardrobe. I packed less than I usually do and created 12 outfitsThe author was shocked at how small tweaks could make her outfits look completely unique.

Persons: —, I've, Neda, Neda Kalantar, I'd, Kalantar, Priya Raj, it's Organizations: Service Locations: Italy, Rome, Florence, Venice

☆ Menswear styles suited for the season
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Sponsor Post | Created Insider Studios | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

This iconic shirt is not only a great gift for a loved one, but also a perfect excuse to treat yourself. Impress at the office holiday partyWhat makes special occasions, well, special, is a break from the ordinary — and what you wear contributes to that extra flair. For your annual office holiday party, retire the clothes you wear for virtual meetings or office visits. Browse all your favorite styles from Polo Ralph Lauren's Holiday collection here. This post was created by Insider Studios with Polo Ralph Lauren.

Persons: Polo Ralph Lauren, grandma, It's, Cotton Chino Ball, you've, Polo Ralph Lauren's suede, Sullivan Slim Polo, Jean, Whitman, Polo Ralph Lauren's, Gus Powell, Tiffani Williams Organizations: Oxford, Polo, Plaid, Sullivan, Insider Studios Locations: Cashmere, Cardigan, cardigan

Read our Parachute percale sheets review and Parachute linen sheets review for the lowdown on this breathable bedding. Read our Parachute Mattress review to learn what it's like to sleep on its combination of New Zealand wool, organic cotton, and pocketed steel coils. Beyond bedding, Parachute offers bath, loungewear, decor, and a furniture collection that launched last year. For discounts across home, tech, style, and more, check out our coverage of the best Cyber Monday deals. Shop all Cyber Monday deals from ParachuteThe best Cyber Monday deals from Parachute

Locations: Zealand

☆ What is fast fashion, and why is it so controversial?
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Amaya Mcdonald | Taylor Nicioli | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

But while cheap chic may seem like the way to go, the fast fashion industry sees clothing pushed out on a scale that is even too large for most consumers to keep up with. Why is fast fashion so popular? Fast fashion accounts for “quick designs, quick manufacturing, quick marketing, quick retailing — it doesn’t leave the time to consider these bigger needs, like ethical considerations or rights of workers,” Osnes said. “The planet is on fire, and the truth is the fashion industry aids in a percentage of that.”Is ‘sustainable fashion,’ a viable alternative? But shop responsibly… try to use your budget to buy one good quality item,” Arya said, instead of a glut of fast fashion basics.

Persons: CNN —, Preeti Arya, Vox, Shein, Jade Gao, Beth Osnes, ” Osnes, “ It’s, ”, Aja Barber, Technology’s Preeti Arya, Richard Levine, Arya, ” Arya Organizations: CNN, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York Times, Times, Shein, Getty, United Nations Environment Programme, Greenpeace, George Washington University . Apparel, University of Colorado, Fashion Institute, Technology’s, Thrift Locations: New York, United States, Paris, Zara, Singapore, China, Guangzhou, AFP, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan

☆ Don’t Send Compliments to the Chef and Other New Rules of Dining Out in 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Joshua David Stein | Photographs Lanna Apisukh For The Wall Street Journal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

A FEW HOURS before service at Ilis, a newly opened restaurant in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, two-dozen or so young cooks in crisp black-linen shirts and olive-drab aprons stand around tables and islands, deep in prep. In one corner of the former warehouse, two of them carefully seal large surf-clam shells with beeswax and bind them with twine. Soon these will be filled with a combination of clam juice, clarified tomato juice and dashi, to be slurped by diners paying $295 for a 12-course dinner. At a worktable, dozens of defeathered Khaki Campbell ducks await 21 days of dry aging. It may sound like the standard set-up for a high-end restaurant of a particular Nordic bent, but it isn’t.

Locations: Ilis, Greenpoint , Brooklyn

During the sale, its crisp percale sheets start at $127 for a Queen, and its linen sheets with a cozy, lived-in look start at $167. Read our Parachute percale sheets review and Parachute linen sheets review for the lowdown on this breathable bedding. Read our Parachute Mattress review to learn what it's like to sleep on its combination of New Zealand wool, organic cotton, and pocketed steel coils. Beyond bedding, Parachute offers bath, loungewear, decor, and a furniture collection that launched last year. Shop all Black Friday deals from ParachuteThe best Black Friday deals from Parachute

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