The ultra-wealthy city-state of Monaco on the French Riviera is no stranger to luxury hotels—fellow grand dames Hôtel de Paris and Hermitage sit at the heart of the action around Casino Square—each vying to outdo the other with fancy arrivals and impeccably discreet service.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Perhaps unknowingly, the star was partaking in a fashion tradition set by the dames of Cortina long ago.
With shoes and swimwear, activewear and accessories, and all the coveted dresses, sweaters, and jeans in between, Free People offers trendy threads for fashion-forward gals on the go who love a touch of whimsy.
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Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
The gals’ night together becomes an illuminating, madcap journey, transforming their feud into friendship.
Many fans thought the original covers of Pratchett’s novels went too heavy on busty maidens and strapping men with big swords, undermining their literary merit, and a similar problem has beset the various screen adaptations from Sky and the BBC.
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Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
This British production from Hammer Films and director Roy Ward Baker showcases moon maidens, old-fashioned lunar shootouts, buggy chases, and an ex-astronaut turned mercenary salvager trying to snag a 6000-pound sapphire asteroid from orbit for a billionaire industrialist.
From cat-eye beauties to throwback, oversized statement makers, these glasses will take you from parade float to bar crawl in style (while elevating your ensembles year-round).
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
There’s no doubt that Monroe was and continues to be one of the most influential beauties in our culture.
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