The Most Drama-Filled Corner Of The Internet

How Bookstagram Became One Of The Most Drama-Filled Corners Of The Internet

All social media platforms specialize in dredging up their own unique brands of infighting within their communities. Facebook is full of your not-so-distant relatives posting fake news. Twitter has a near-annual debate on whether or not you have to wash your legs in the shower, plus a daily discourse about something that 3% of the population cares about. And Instagram has a bunch of people using coded language in comments to sneakily attack each other… over books? Earlier this summer, Bookstagram launched a thousand thinkpieces over a fictional exchange between two characters in a new novel, ultimately garnering so much attention that the dialogue will be removed from future editions. But now that Taylor’s on TikTok and promising cat videos, maybe it’s time for a break from Insta. Read More

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FOOD

Hot Girls Have IBS & Drink Whole Milk

Alternative milks have been all the rage the last few years, to the extent there have been multiple shortages of oat milk in the last 18 months. Apparently, though, according to a new Grub Street report, baristas are seeing their regulars ditching the alt-milk lattes and opting for the real deal instead after realizing that eliminating dairy isn’t the cure-all for clear skin and a perfectly operating digestive system it was made out to be. Vindicated? Yes, I am, thank you. And you should feel free to enjoy your fave Starbucks fall drinks with reckless whole milk abandon. Read More

TV

Kaz & Lib Forever

Yes, Love Island (U.K.) got off to a slow start this season, but things got spicy eventually, thanks in large part to Toby having absolutely no idea how relationships are supposed to work. Regardless of whoever takes home the cash prize in the finale tonight, we all know who the real winner is this season. Till then, how about a stroll down meme-ory lane? Read More

LIFE

The Paralympics Open Today

If you’re missing all the excitement (and leotards) of the Tokyo Olympics, you’re in luck, because the Paralympics kick off today. Bustle sat down with two competitors — triathlete Melissa Stockwell and swimmer Jessica Long — to ask them about their training programs ahead of the games. Both interviews are a good reminder to do something kind for yourself today, whether that’s stretching out some sore muscles or indulging in a Netflix-filled evening. Read More

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FASHION

Take A Walk In Her Jeans

If you thought low-rise jeans were public enemy No. 1 in terms of denim trends, perhaps you haven’t yet experienced the pelvic cutout phenomenon. Bustle writer Mekita Rivas tried wearing the Bella-Hadid-inspired pants to, shall we say, surprising results. Read More

BEAUTY

Lined Lips Sink Ships

Love Island’s resident liner queen Faye Winter will be thrilled to hear that the ’90s trend isn’t going anywhere this fall. Here’s the skinny on the other makeup looks that’ll be everywhere this season. Read More

Astrology

ASTROLOGY

Here’s your daily horoscope

It could be difficult to see the reality of a situation. Read More

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The Most Drama-Filled Corner Of The Internet

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