One of the most memorable scenes of Mean Girls has got to be the Plastics’ performance of “Jingle Bell Rock” in the Winter Talent Show. Aside from the dance routine (which I one day hope to memorize) I always wanted to wear a Mean Girls inspired costume that channels this particular festive look. They just […]
‘Harry Potter’ Costume Designer Explains Her Inspirations
The “Harry Potter” film franchise has given us a lot. It introduced us to incredible child stars who grew up to be even more talented adults and became a cultural phenomenon that influenced the world around it. More importantly, the costumes were so cool we all wished we could own them. To commemorate 20 years […]
Experience an Italian Christmas at Venice Grand Canal’s Parata di Natale
An Italian Christmas filled with magical performances and exciting surprises awaits at the country’s most romantic mall as Venice Grand Canal brings its first-ever Parata di Natale or Grand Venetian Christmas Parade. Running on December 4, 11, 18 and on Christmas Day, Parata di Natale will give families, kids and kids at heart the […]
How ‘Stranger Things’ Costumes Took Over Halloween
Halloween isn’t complete without watching at least one “Treehouse of Horror” episode of The Simpsons, which is why last night, in lieu of giggling at Harley Quinns and the Jokers drunkenly wobble down Austin, TX’s most bar-covered street, I went to “Cartoon Night.” It’s exactly what it sounds like — people watch cartoons — but […]
Why It’s Not Wrong to Wish Muslims Merry Christmas
ISTANBUL — Billions of Christians around the world are excited to celebrate Christmas this weekend. Those in the world’s second-largest religious community, Muslims, don’t share quite the same excitement. In a few Muslim-majority countries, like Saudi Arabia, Brunei and Somalia, Christmas celebrations are banned. In Turkey, my country, they are not illegal, but some Islamist […]
Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is not to have to buy presents
There is a specific constipated care with which a relative, upon opening your present, smiles, “You really shouldn’t have.” Their eyes widen and fall at the same time as if their social skills are prolapsing, and their voice falters as they are the most honest they’ve been all year. I have seen this face […]
How to DIY the Classic Snow White Costume for Halloween
Whether you’re feeling spooky, grumpy, glam, or classic, there are so many Halloween costumes to choose from. We love Disney princesses — and specifically Snow White. She’s kind, friendly, patient, and stylish! And even though Snow really only goes for her lovely primary-colored dress, we thought it would be the most fun to DIY her […]
‘Stranger Things’ Halloween Costumes To Wear With Your Squad
With Halloween fast approaching, you might think you’re running out of time to pull off the perfect costume. If you need a little inspo, look no further than the Netflix ’80s nostalgia-fest obsession to pull together these last-minute Stranger Things Halloween costumes like a pro. The best part about Stranger Things Halloween costumes is that […]
The Most Adorable Photos of Dogs in Christmas Costumes
You know when you see something and you think to yourself, wait, how cute would that be on a dog instead of a person? Case in point: Christmas costumes. After all, Christmas is basically the new Halloween — and you’ve probably got four Christmas sweaters to prove it As part our Snapchat Discover Holiday Channel, […]
Top 10 Christmas presents revealed – for pets
The list, compiled by Maxi Zoo, is based on a significant year-on-year rise in the spending pattern of Christmas shoppers at its 18 stores. It sees snuggle pads, doggy deodorant, designer dog shampoo and brain training toys all topping the list. Alice Cross, executive director of Maxi Zoo Ireland, said: “Irish pet parents are […]