Style, Beauty, and Fashion | for Real People
In the past few weeks, high-profile raids have happened by Federal immigration agents. One of these raids started at the parking lot of a Home Depot in L.A., where day laborers were targeted. The operations happen without warning and have resulted in thousands of undocumented workers being detained. Community members have started protesting, but the…
Imagine walking through your childhood home one last time and realizing that entire categories of objects, things that once shaped daily life, have simply vanished. The Baby Boomer generation witnessed the most dramatic technological shift in human history, but what’s truly unsettling isn’t what they gained; it’s what disappeared so completely that younger generations can’t…
Kroger has been one of the largest grocery retailers in the U.S. for decades. However, recently, four stores had to be temporarily closed down after employees had sent a clear message to their employers: They would not continue to work in an unsatisfactory environment. This is more than just a union spat; it showcases the…
The 1970s and 1980s were some of the most influential fashion decades of all time, with anything from bohemian chic and disco glam to punk rock rebellion and power dressing. Take a time machine back in time to explore some of the iconic trends in the 70s and 80s that reflected changing behaviors, global influences,…
Target is attempting to do something big. Something greater than a holiday sale or a glitzy promotion campaign. Picture going into your local store and finding not just discounts — but full shelves brimming with thousands of products for $5 or less. It’s not a promotion campaign; it’s a strategy. But why? One might ask,…
In June 2025, Johnsonville shut down its Momence, Illinois plant with no warning, just 15 minutes before 274 workers were told they were out of a job. The move sparked outrage, but it wasn’t a mistake or a one-time decision. It marked a turning point in a much larger trend. Across the country, meatpacking plants…
Imagine walking into your favorite home goods store, only to find that it has closed up shop due to bankruptcy. That’s not a headline, a wake-up call for At Home, the defunct chain of 260 stores across 40 states, flying high until an apocalyptic storm of raging tariffs and strapped consumer wallets brought it down….
Glenn Valley Foods abruptly switched off the lights at its Omaha, Nebraska, beef plant this week—an operation many supermarkets rely on for their steak and burger supply. The shutdown follows a June 10 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sweep that led to 76 arrests and instantly throttled production to barely one‑fifth of normal output. With deliveries stalled,…
The American Dream used to promise more than just getting by. It meant stability, dignity, and a shot at upward mobility. But now, even the basics; housing, food, and healthcare, are slipping out of reach. Since 2001, the cost of a minimal standard of living has doubled, while wages haven’t kept up. This list breaks…
Walgreens, which owns over 8,600 U.S. locations, is shuttering more than 50 in August alone as part of a master plan to close 1,200 stores in three years. Higher costs fuel this contraction. Decreasing prescription reimbursements and heightened competition from e-commerce and big-box retailers, including Amazon and Walmart. For beauty consumers, the closure of Beauty…
There are numerous opportunities in the United States’ beauty and personal care industry. It’s expected to generate more than $100 billion in revenue in 2025. By 2030, it is projected that revenue could grow to $120 billion. With that opportunity, there is also considerable competition as brands rush to fill the space, making it challenging…
The world’s largest retailer, Walmart, is facing significant backlash after a “No Kings Day” ad appeared in The New York Times. The ad, funded by Christy Walton, heiress to the Walmart fortune, called on the Americans public to defend democracy and honor alliances, which many interpreted as a criticism of President Donald Trump. This sparked…
Ever notice the way the world’s most stylish men appear to flow through life with effortless confidence? It’s not the fit of their clothes or the price tag of their watch. The true secret is at ground level: their shoes. Shoes shouldn’t be an afterthought. They’re in fact the unassuming anchors of every outfit, making…
Public safety, national security, and the need to protect the integrity of the U.S. immigration systems are the main reasons behind the White House’s decision to shortlist 36 more nations for a possible travel ban. This extension, which builds on previous prohibitions that affected 12 countries, is a deliberate action based on risk assessments, intelligence evaluations,…