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LIFE

Fidget Spinners For The TikTok Era

Remember a few years ago when the little spinning toys were everywhere all the sudden? For the most part, they went as fast as they came, but some adults still swear by them for their relaxing capabilities. Anxiety rings, popularized by TikTok, offer the same benefits — something to do with your hands during long meetings or stressful situations when you otherwise might engage in a negative habit, like picking your cuticles or aimlessly scrolling social media. An extra bonus? They’re actually cute.  Read More

BEAUTY

Shagged Out

Like the French manicure, shag haircuts are suddenly everywhere this year. Now, celebs from Miley Cyrus to Selena Gomez to Lana Condor have been spotted rocking their take on the retro cut. If you’re thinking about a big chop, here are six versions of the style that work with every hair texture. Read More

LIFE

Alexa, Play “Despacito”

In 2015, “Alexa” was one of the most common names for baby girls — No. 32 to be exact. Since then, however, the name’s popularity has dropped, as the number of Amazon home assistant devices with the same name has skyrocketed. Here, several human Alexas talk about what it’s actually like to share a name with the country’s most popular robot. Read More

LIFE

The Cleansing Oil Doja Cat Hoards In Case The World Ends

It’s hard to believe now, given the 25-year-old singer’s penchant for wildly creative looks, but Doja Cat claims she used to be “trash” at makeup. Now, years later, she’s partnered with BH Cosmetics to create a “big-ass palette,” an homage to the one she learned on as a teenager. Plus, the singer tells Bustle her favorite exfoliator and makeup-melting cleanser. Read More

BOOKS

October’s Most Anticipated (Spooky) Book Releases

On top of hotly anticipated new lit-fic and must-read memoirs dropping this month, there’s quite a few Halloween-ready reads hitting the shelves — from witch-themed stories to mystery thrillers that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. Read More

ASTROLOGY

Here’s your daily horoscope

Avoid unnecessary drama. Read More