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Sztybel made it six months on Ukraine before lightening up her offerings with animal news drawings — 150 of them.
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Jan Ellen Spiegel,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Choose sofas, armchairs, and furniture with visible legs to lighten up your layout.
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Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
V-necks are perfect for lightening up your outfits for summer thanks to the cut that allows airflow to your chest and arms, while still keeping a modest, effortless look.
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Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
A bit of texture and loose, beachy waves lighten up even the thickest locks.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Jan Ellen Spiegel,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Choose sofas, armchairs, and furniture with visible legs to lighten up your layout.
—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
V-necks are perfect for lightening up your outfits for summer thanks to the cut that allows airflow to your chest and arms, while still keeping a modest, effortless look.
—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
A bit of texture and loose, beachy waves lighten up even the thickest locks.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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“Lighten up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighten%20up. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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