I went to my first yoga class at the age of 13. Most of it is a blur now, but the last five minutes are as clear as day in my memory. After we spent an hour flowing through different poses, the wind-down began. We lay flat on our backs, all limbs on the floor…
Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter A great rug pad should have firm but supportive cushioning and keep a strong grip on both your rug and the floor; it should also fit the dimensions of your rug, and it should not damage your floors over years of wear. Rug pads can be made from many materials, including PVC,…
Testers appreciated Bobbi Brown Lip Liner’s chic and smooth satin formula, but on average, the color only lasted an hour. Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Liner’s yummy texture glided seamlessly over lips, but the tip dulled quickly, making precise application impossible. E.L.F. Cosmetics Cream Glide Lip Liner has a nice hydrating texture, but at least one…
Toni Braxton made me believe that showering with your partner is the purest expression of romance. I was about 10 years old when her music video for “Un-Break My Heart” was in heavy rotation on MTV. I was old enough to start losing interest in Nickelodeon yet still so impressionable that MTV had an outsized…
Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Top pick Lightweight, effective, easy to use, and made from higher-quality components, the Elvie Pump is a wearable model that most people are likely to love. The Elvie Pump delivers on a wearable breast pump’s promises: It’s reasonably compact, quiet, discreet, and convenient to use. The lightest and most low-profile wearable model…
A lacy, cleavage-enhancing bra A top-drawer staple, this pretty plunge bra is a sexy, supportive option for date night or everyday. It comes with removable push-up pads for a little extra oomph, and is available in larger and half-cup sizes, for a fine-tuned fit. Other things to know: Made with 50% recycled lace. May not…
Photo: Kaitlin Mahar I grew up in New England, where L.L.Bean wasn’t a choice — it was a lifestyle. Just like UGGS, these slippers can be worn indoors and outdoors. And nearly everyone I knew — from my high school classmates, who paired them with their uniforms, to the kids I babysat, who wore them…
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These minimalist night-lights (they come in a set of two) get brighter when they sense motion nearby and also look good during the daytime. I know, you’re probably balking at the price. (“She paid how much? For night-lights?”) Believe me, I did at first, too. If it hadn’t been for an Amazon gift card burning…
The trinket dishes we tested come in a range of materials, including wood, leather, metal, and ceramic. Here are some of them. Dorie Chevlen/NYT Wirecutter. Dorie Chevlen/NYT Wirecutter. The ideal trinket tray depends on where it will live and what it will hold. A metal tray will fare well with matchbooks and hair elastics, yet…