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All the cool girls are tying silk scarves to their handbags as elevated bag charms, and this one nails the look in baby blue and spring green.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026 -
Styles nails the daring outfits, but can everyday guys pull them off?—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
15 Mar. 2026
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Malukas, who posts often on social media with his girlfriend, did not appear to publicly address the incident.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Shalaby is a comedian and digital creator based in New York who posts character videos on social media and has collaborated with brands including Friday Beers, Graza, Shake Shack, Nerds Candy and Rowing Blazers.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Tacks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacks%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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