Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy at the 46th Annual Saturn Awards. | Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images for ABA
While Mike Flanagan’s forthcoming The Fall of the House of Usherseries based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe is still headed to Netflix, the Haunting of Hill House creator is getting ready to take his talents to another streaming platform that’s likely looking to beef up its horror catalog.
Deadline reports that Mike Flanagan andIntrepid Pictures CEO Trevor Macy (who has also executive produced the whole of Netflix’s “Flanaverse”) have signed a new exclusive, multi-year overall TV production deal with Amazon Studios. Under the new deal, Intrepid Pictures will create new series and films for Amazon Prime similar to how the indie production house crafted series like The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, and The Midnight Club for…
While I do love a fun night out, I’m really not a party girl. Yes, I love to sing and dance in front of the DJ booth, mix and mingle with my friends, and take mirror selfies in the bathroom, but honestly, I go to parties for the fashion. I spend weeks researching my looks, and it basically takes me a whole day to get ready. Once I’m there, I can’t help but observe everyone’s outfits. And the holiday season is the best time of year for partywear. Admittedly, I’m accepting every holiday party invite just for the opportunity to play dress-up and make mental notes of the trends.
When I want to feel glamorous, Net-a-Porter is the first place I go. The online retailer’s selection of luxe, trend-focused pieces is pretty unbeatable, and its party edit is thriving right now. Of course, I couldn’t resist the urge to comb through the many pages of party attire and create four on-trend holiday looks for you. Before you decline an invite because you don’t know what to wear, take a scroll through this holiday lookbook for some exciting outfits to re-create.
Maxi hemlines have made a huge comeback this season, dominating Pinterest boards and runway shows with no sign of going away. The elongated style of this dress embodies the elegance of a gown without being too formal. For your next holiday party, pair this cutout maxi with textured heels that peek out from under the dress when you walk and a saturated purse that can be seen even in the darkest of rooms. Tie it all together with silver statement jewelry, and congratulate yourself for making it onto the “best dressed” list.
Hands down, the easiest way to take a rather simple look to new heights is to color-block. It gives the impression that you spent hours methodically planning your outfit when, in reality, it took no time at all. The combination of blue and purple is unexpected but effective. For the ultimate holiday vibe, take a collared, satin shirtdress and your favorite strappy heels for a spin with silver accessories.
What’s a holiday party without a little (or a lot) of sequins? This iconic texture makes the rounds every year, and I’m not complaining. Put a trendy spin on your sequined garments by playing with length and color. This sequined micro-mini is the star of the show and requires very little styling to make a big splash. Opt for classic styles like a turtleneck and heeled sandals to tone down this bold, monochromatic ensemble while maintaining that festive element.
Black can be mistakenly labeled as boring when it comes to holiday dressing, and I’m here to dispel that myth. An all-black look will forever be the sleek and classic outfit recipe that anybody can pull off. Take your everyday blazer and trouser pairing, for example, and style it with a bead-embellished top as an ode to the season. Pro tip: The key to making an all-black outfit holiday ready is to experiment with textures and lengths that add a touch of sparkle.
Truth time: There are no shortcuts to getting a rock-hard body. There are, however, some smart ways for you to achieve your physique goals without wasting time or—worse—doing things that undercut your efforts. We talked with two experts to get their essential fitness tips, and you can use their insight to train smarter and see results.
Here, Colette Nelson, professional bodybuilder, personal trainer and coach, and registered dietician, and Doug Miller, professional bodybuilder and co-author of Biology for Bodybuilders, share their fitness tips for sculpting a competition-worthy physique.
14 Expert-Approved Fitness Tips to Help You Get Ripped
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1. Track Your Food Intake
First, a bit of a surprise: You don’t necessarily need to put in more gym time.
“Working out is really only 15 percent of the equation,” says Nelson. Instead, you’ll be spending more time at the grocery store and in the kitchen. “The diet is 85 percent.”
Miller suggests tracking what you eat to start with, so you can then look at how to tinker with it. Focus on macros first, and then move forward from there.
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2. Focus on Fiber
Major chiseling means seriously changing up your carb intake. Nelson recommends focusing on legumes, vegetables, and berries, especially on the days you’re not working out.
“Many studies have found that people experience increased satiety, lower insulin levels, and greater weight-loss success on a low-carb/high-fiber dieting approach,” she says.
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3. Don’t Skip Carbs Entirely
No carbs in your diet at all means you’ll have no ready energy. Therefore, increase carbs slightly on hard workout days.
“The less impactful carbs that are found in sweet potatoes may be eaten one to two times per week and post-workout,” Nelson says.
Limit it to a small portion, though—half a sweet potato or a half-cup of quinoa.
Director Sarah Polley’s adaptation of the novel “Women Talking” by Miriam Toews is about women in an isolated religious colony who break the silence about abuse at the hands of the colony’s men.
House Democrats chose caucus chair Hakeem Jeffries of New York to succeed Nancy Pelosi as leader of the Democrats in the chamber next year, a historic move that will make him the first Black person to lead one of the two major parties in either chamber of Congress. What do you think?
To quote Taylor Swift, what if I told you none of it was accidental? Meghan Markle’s most recent outfit may seem unexpected at first, but there’s actually a hidden meaning behind the color combination she chose to wear. Listen, I don’t blame you if you were too focused on Meghan Markle’s empowering discussion to notice the color of her shoes, but you know we’re all about style and substance here at Who What Wear, so you can bet I’ll be talking about both.
Markle attended a fundraiser for the Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, which runs programs for women on intimate violence prevention, executive leadership, mental health, and more. For the event, the Duchess of Sussex wore a green Giorgio Armani dress with purple Manolo Blahnik shoes.
As Page Six smartly pointed out, green and purple, along with white, are actually the official colors of International Women’s Day. The organization explained the significance on its website: “Purple signifies justice and dignity. Green symbolizes hope. The colors originated from the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) in the UK in 1908.” So there you have it: It was all by design because she’s a mastermind. Okay, I’ll stop with the Taylor Swift references now. Scroll down to see Meghan Markle’s outfit and shop similar pieces.
On Meghan Markle: Giorgio Armani dress; Manolo Blahnik shoes
As someone who prioritizes intentional gift giving, I feel a ping of apprehension when I see the words “gift exchange” in the group chat. Don’t get me wrong—it’s a fun holiday game, but it often results in money spent on impractical gifts that I don’t have the budget for. So this year, I’m approaching these exchanges differently and heading straight to Nordstrom. Its selection of under-$50 gifts is stocked with products that my friends and family would actually want (and use), such as personalized necklaces and cozy cashmere pieces. No matter what you’re looking for this season, I can personally guarantee that purchasing these 16 items will be money well spent.
In How the Word Is Passed, author Clint Smith explored U.S. sites that deal with the legacy of slavery. Now, in The Atlantic, he writes about German memorials to the Holocaust.
