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by Ginger Stewart Some friendships survive moves, marriages, children, careers—even years without speaking. We asked people who’ve been friends for decades what keeps them together. “But if the while I think on thee, dear friend,All losses are restored and sorrows end.”—William Shakespeare, Sonnet 30

The ’90s are back—but you don’t have to recreate them exactly. Celebrity makeup artist Robin Schoen shares how to give the decade’s signature beauty looks a fresh, wearable update.

Pearls, Parisian charm, and timeless style for your next gathering There are few names in fashion as instantly recognizable as Coco Chanel. Her signature palette of black and white, love of pearls, and timeless approach to dressing continue to influence closets more than a century later. But you don’t need designer handbags—or even a tweed […]

Warm woods, sculptural silhouettes, and timeless design that still feels fresh today. After we shared our recent midcentury modern decorating feature on Facebook, a reader commented that she loved the look—but wasn’t sure how to pull it off in her own home. If you’ve ever felt the same way, you’re not alone. The good news […]

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My fifteen-year-old niece had never heard of Farrah Fawcett. This seemed almost impossible to me because, for those of us of a certain age, Farrah wasn’t merely a celebrity. She was part of the cultural wallpaper. Even people who never watched Charlie’s Angels recognized the famous feathered hair, the million-dollar smile, and the legendary red […]

There are places that feel like a pause—quiet streets, river reflections, and buildings that have stood for centuries. Places like Heidelberg, Germany. In this edition of Pretty Places, we follow Drew Scharfenberg’s experience in Heidelberg, a historic university town in southwest Germany where language, culture, and daily life intertwine in quiet, meaningful ways. Heidelberg has […]

The charm of French country decor isn’t perfection—it’s warmth, history, and the feeling that a home has evolved naturally over time. In the Spring issue of Pretty, we visited a welcoming house in California’s Wine Country where antique furnishings, well-loved objects, and collected artwork create rooms that feel layered rather than styled. Nothing looks overly […]

When life feels loud, singer and songwriter Katy Nichole reaches for products that feel soothing, familiar, and genuinely comforting. In the Spring 2026 issue of Pretty Magazine, she shared a few of the beauty and self-care favorites she returns to again and again. This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them, Pretty may […]

“There is nothing simple about being a beautiful blonde,” a communications professor told us while discussing Michelle Pfeiffer’s beauty for the Spring issue of Pretty. The observation captures something essential about the actress, whose appeal has always gone far beyond appearance alone.