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Today: a senior account manager who makes $125,000 per year and who spends some of her money this week on a baffling $90.73 payment towards student loans.
Occupation: Senior account manager
Industry: B2B digital marketing
Age: 27
Location: New York
Salary: $125,000
Assets: Retirement funds (401(k), Rollover IRA and Roth IRA): $20,000; HYSA: $3,000; checking account: $1,300.
Debt: TD Bank Credit Card: $12,920; Citi Credit Card: $2,900; Capital One Savor Card: $9,975.
Paycheck Amount (2x/month): $3,600
Pronouns: She/her
Monthly Expenses
Housing Costs: $2,900 (covers rent, heat, gas, and water/sewage).
Loan Payments: Student loans: $171; credit cards: $1,000.
Dog-Related Care Costs: $650-$1,000 (food, dog-walker or doggie daycare).
Subscriptions: $20 for Apple storage, Amazon Prime, and Netflix.
ClassPass: $90
Internet: $40
Electricity: $25-$100
The Trevor Project Donation: $22
Was there an expectation for you to attend higher education? Did you participate in any form of higher education? If yes, how did you pay for it?
Yes, there was an expectation for me to go to college after high school! Both of my parents are college graduates and decided to raise their kids in a neighborhood in New Jersey that specifically had a great public school system. About 94% of my graduating class pursued higher education and went to college after graduation, so it was very much the norm and encouraged (or even pushed on us).
Growing up, what kind of conversations did you have about money? Did your parent(s) educate you about finances?
My parents had me when they were in their late teens/early twenties, so growing up, money was scarce. I saw a lot of fear around money and understood that we were not working with much while my parents were starting out. However, as I’ve grown, they have also managed to climb up the ladder in terms of class and are now pretty comfortably upper-middle class. It’s been interesting watching them shift to a more secure place and now there is less fear around finances. I was always encouraged to have a savings account and have been working in some capacity since I was very young (house-sitting, babysitting, camp counseling) starting around 10 years old.
What was your first job and why did you get it?
My first job that was “official” was a cashier at a grocery store. I got it because I went to every store in the neighborhood with my résumé and contact information, shook the manager’s hand, and asked for a job. They were the first to call me back; I started when I was 16.
Did you worry about money growing up?
Yes, all the time. My biggest fear was that my parents wouldn’t let me go through a four-year college experience and that we wouldn’t have enough money to cover the cost of my education. It was extremely important to me to go to college as a young person and I also deeply desired the independence of being out of my family’s house and on my own. I saved a lot of my own money before starting school and ultimately was able to afford to go to a four-year state university.
Do you worry about money now?
Yes, I am very worried about money — but with a grain of salt. I am lucky enough that I always have a place to go to if things do not work out (for example, I’ve had a sublet situation fall through which forced me to move back with my parents for a short period of time). However, I do not want to do that again. I truly want to be independent and self-sufficient. However, that also means being aware of my finances and on top of things at work, since my bills fall on me. It can be stressful but also very rewarding to take on that level of responsibility. I have also started freelancing as a second source of income, which has been a very enjoyable side project!
At what age did you become financially responsible for yourself and do you have a financial safety net?
I do not have a trust fund or financial safety net that exists in a bank account, but I do have a very loving family who are supportive of me and I know that I can turn to them should disaster strike. I became financially responsible for myself when I was 22 and moved out of my parents’ house to an apartment.
Do you or have you ever received passive or inherited income? If yes, please explain.
When I signed my first lease, my dad was a guarantor and paid $400 of the $3,000 rent at the time, and he did that for about a year and a half as I was starting out on my own. Now, I am fully responsible for my expenses and rent. I do not receive passive income or inherited income.
3 a.m. — I wake up in a panic and check my bank account, it’s pay day! Ayeeee. I breathe a little easier. I’ve been going through major life transitions and was in the negatives on my checking account for about a week after switching jobs and moving apartments, which left me a paycheck behind. I atone for my sins (debts) so that when I actually wake up I won’t have to think about them, and my friends will wake up to Venmo notifications. I send $144 for Chappell Roan tickets to my friend who got early access, $170 to my cousin for a hair stylist and makeup artist (her wedding is in two weeks!) and $800 to two credit cards that have kept me afloat over the last few weeks. $1,114
8 a.m. — I commute into the city for work, and head out this morning to catch the train. Before I go, I make myself an iced almond milk latte and heat up the last part of a veggie frittata I meal prepped for this week. I also have my last apple cider doughnut from the pack my mom gave me when I was home for my grandma’s birthday. Call me a weirdo, but I actually love my commute. I have worked remotely since 2020, and the isolation definitely left my brain scrambled and devoid of little spurts of serendipity. Walking through Grand Central, I hear the subway saxophone players, see tourists wandering around, and run into my coworkers on the way to work. It makes me feel human again. $11.80
2:30 p.m. — Work has been a rollercoaster this week. I’ve been on calls and doing finance-related work (re: mind-numbing shit) since 9 a.m., so I take a lunch break and walk down the street. I didn’t have time to pack or make my lunch yesterday, so I stop at Naya and grab a shawarma wrap and an iced coffee from Le Pain. I spend the rest of the afternoon finishing up work and listening to the New Heights podcast with Taylor Swift. This is a highlight of my day and this woman is unstable for making so much music, but I’m here for it. October 3rd baby, Life of a Show Girl! $17.90
5:50 p.m. — I’m heading back on the train to New Jersey. My friend texted me earlier and asked if I wanted to go to a Pride event at our local library An art therapist is guiding a free class and she and a few new and old friends are going around 7 p.m. In Jersey City, Pride month starts in August, and building queer community has been super important to me the last year or so. I tell her I’m going and cancel my ClassPass for tonight. I was never going to make it to Pilates anyway. I’d rather bond with my people and make some silly little crafts. For this, I am charged a cancellation penalty of $14, even though I lie and say I am injured. They do give me five credits back, though. I cut my losses. Something about me: I’m a mother (mamacita). My dog goes to day care three days a week and the daycare tech is dropping him off at 6:30 p.m. He always comes home happy and tired, which is all I can ask for when I’m in the office! A very good investment in my opinion. $14
7:30 p.m. — For dinner, I make a full pound of salmon, bok choy, and brown rice. I split the salmon into thirds and pack two of them into containers with the veggies and rice. Now I have dinner for tonight and lunch for next week! Even though I live alone, I’ve been cooking in bulk recently to save myself in the future. I also made a breakfast parfait for tomorrow with protein granola from Trader Joe’s, Greek yogurt, and a cut up peach and plum. All together this took me one hour. I get to the art event with my friend who’s coming from a Yelp-elite event. We get to the library and meet up with our friends. The activity is journal making! We can decorate the journals with collages and take home some prompts for self reflection. I’ve never been happier. Journaling is one of my favorite things to do. Afterwards, we head over to Torico’s for ice cream and chat for a while. I head home around 9:30 p.m. $5
Daily Total: $1,162.70
8:30 a.m. — I wake up super late and put on some sweatpants to walk my dog before starting work. For some reason I simply can not get my act together in the morning on work from home days. Once we’re back, I work on some project briefs with our creative team. They are lovely, solution-oriented people and for that I’m grateful, because there are always surprises coming out of nowhere for the designs and projects we make for our clients. While I’m working, I eat my prepped breakfast and have another iced almond milk latte.
10:30 a.m. — My landlord is texting me about my oven. I thought I smelled gas a few days ago so I called PSE&G to check. Turns out the oven has a weak igniter that can be replaced for $300. My landlord says instead of reimbursing me for that repair, her and her husband will just buy a new oven. This is great news! I send over the dimensions so they have something to reference. I send another payment to one of my credit cards for $16.77 as the amount I paid yesterday didn’t cover a few pending transactions. I also realize I have to take my dog for his annual visit next month, so drop in $130 to a sinking fund I have for him in my Marcus Goldman Sachs HYSA account. That should cover the office visit, and then I’ll pay for the other tests and vaccine updates with my next pay check. $146.77
2:30 p.m. — Another busy day. Take my late lunch break and bring my dog out for a little walk. I heat up the salmon, bok choy, and rice from yesterday and make one more iced almond milk latte. I am a creature of habit. Continue working on a lot of administrative tasks for work. While I work on things that are tedious I like to put on some YouTube or background sounds. Today I’m listening to a video essay by Anna Howard called “How Life Changes When You Realize the Rules are Made Up.” I’m really drawn to the idea of selective agency. I wonder which aspects of my life I’m choosing to approach without considering my resources today compared to when I was younger. Besides bills, I realize I’ve had a zero-spend day so far (hooray!). I have a lot of credit card debt to pay off, from poor decisions in my early twenties, so I’m teaching myself to try to enjoy the process of saving and reward myself for my goals.
5:30 p.m. — I realize I’m doing more staring at my screen than working, so I take a little break and snuggle with my dog. I take him for a walk and then take a really long shower with a glass of wine because this is very important to do as a woman at least once a month.
9:30 p.m. — Because I am sick and twisted I log back on to see how much more work I can get done before 10 p.m. I power through almost one more full timeline until I go to bed.
Daily Total: $146.77
11 a.m. — I wake up and realize how tired my body was! I’ve been sleeping so restlessly in my new place, but there was a lot of noise from people partying and yelling near a bar on the corner last night. I need to invest in some type of sound machine. I put on my makeup, as well as Maren Morris’ song “Running”, and get dressed and ready for the day. A new location for my favorite local coffee shop just opened two blocks away and I go with my dog to check it out. I end up getting one iced horchata latte. $7.20
12 p.m. — Come back home and make a little egg, avocado, and tomato scramble and cut up a plum. TD Bank robbed me last week, so I call to plea my case. The lovely customer service representative refunds me $210 in overdraft fees. I am giddy and so relieved. My friend texts me to ask if I want to go watch a roller derby competition in Prospect Park with the people from her activist band. Never have I been more excited for a text. I say yes. The event is at 5:30 p.m., so I need to plan the rest of my day backwards. I’ll leave at 4:30 p.m. and take my dog for an hour-long walk before, so I have about two remaining hours to get things together.
2 p.m. — Seeing as I got $210 back, I order two new pairs of pants from the Gap which is having a great sale ($63.73). I desperately need new jeans, but I can’t seem to find ones I love. I find one pair I like and one pair of work trousers. I also find three super cute tops on Abercrombie and spend $105 including shipping. I think I’m good for now! I start a load of laundry in the basement unit in my building, and am surprised to find that the washer/dryer is free (no quarters!). This is the best day of my life. So grateful. While the laundry is running, I decide to meal prep my breakfast for next Monday and make a late lunch. I cook the rest of the eggplant I got from my grandpa’s garden, tomato, lots of garlic and olive oil, and some pasta. $168.73
6 p.m. — My laundry is done and I head out to Brooklyn to see my friend (and her aforementioned friends) for a little bit before she goes to China and Taiwan for three weeks. Everyone is super sweet and they share their beer with me and my friend. I grab a water from concessions and split it with my friend since it’s 80 degrees in the shade. $3.47
9:30 p.m. — I’m heading home now. I get really anxious about solo public transit in NYC at night so I didn’t want to push it too late. Plus I have to walk my dog one more time before bed. I’m hoping to be in bed by 11:30 p.m. $5.90
Daily Total: $190.30
9:30 a.m. — Wake up and take some time getting out of bed. I have the morning to myself besides heading to a friend’s bowling party in the city later!
10:30 a.m. — Go to the same coffee shop and get an iced latte again. Shower, make some breakfast, listen to The Daily and a BBC news podcast and then get a little work done. $7.20
12 p.m. — I walk downtown to pick up a gift for my friend. There’s a market area open by the PATH station, and I pick up some home made treats and a bow tie for her dog, as well as a small ceramic pot for dips and brie. I think she’ll like it! $42
2 p.m. — Go to the bowling place with my friends on the PATH ($5.90) and then the bus ($5.90). I grab two beers and some bowling shoes. My friend pays for one round and the shoes. I can’t bowl for shit but still come in second place on my team! When I get home, our birthday girl requests $18 for the cost of entrance and my friend lets me know that they didn’t charge her for my beer but I do owe money for the shoes ($8). $31.90
6 p.m. — It’s pouring outside, so instead of taking my dog for a long walk, I take him for a short sprint and then head back in. I put on a show and clean my bathroom until it calms down and we go out again.
8 p.m. — I’ve been going back and forth on grocery shopping and finally say fuck it and go. I have three recipes saved from NYT Cooking to make that are relatively low budget. All together, I get a good weekly haul for $46.91 at ShopRite. I bought two cans of cannellini beans, one box of pasta, kale, Brussels sprouts, baby potatoes, a shallot and lemon, tomatoes on the vine, two avocados, quinoa, almond milk, chicken thighs, hot Italian sausage, one dog chew, turmeric, basil leaves, cumin, and garlic powder. $46.91
10 p.m. — I shower and go to sleep. Finally, an early night!
Daily Total: $128.01
6:15 a.m. — Wake up early because today is the first day I’m leaving my dog home instead of sending him to daycare! I hired a dog walker a week ago and today she starts. I’ll walk him this morning, then she’ll come for an hour in the afternoon, and I’ll walk him when I’m home from work. We’ll see how this goes. He can be very high energy so he needs one or two hours of exercise per day. I take the morning walk and run into my friends around the corner that just got back from Ireland. They are adjusting to the time difference and we walk together until they leave to get bagels.
7:25 a.m. — Out of the house and heading to work! I feel Monday scaries, but most of my stress-inducing meetings are in the morning, so by lunchtime I’ll be a little calmer. $5.90
11:15 a.m. — My period surprises me so I run to CVS and grab a small pack of pads, bottle of Motrin, and Ghirardelli chocolates. $18.12
12 p.m. — My calls are over and I meet my manager in the office for a 1:1. My dog walker also sends me the cutest pics of my dog and says they had a great walk. I’m so happy and relieved that they got along and book her for Tuesday and Thursday, for $60 each day for a one-hour walk. I also pay her a little extra for the initial walk, since the first one is slightly discounted from her normal rate and she did a great job. $180
3:30 p.m. — Late lunch break at the place next door to my office and catch up on the news. Accidentally spend way too much on a Cubano, but it’s so good I don’t regret it. $21.72
4:45 p.m. — I head out early on the PATH ($3). When I get home, I chat a little bit with my mom and then watch some YouTube. I also meal prep some basil-butter chicken thighs and corn. This should last me until Thursday. I check my bank account and realize that the federal student loan service has attacked me this month and taken an auto-deduction of $90.73. Sometimes I feel like I am bleeding money. $93.73
11 p.m. — Spent the rest of the night watching some comfort YouTube channels (Trixie Mattel), cleaning up the house, and showering. I recently got an ice-roller and try to use it on my face if I remember to depuff after doing my skincare routine. It’s very soothing.
Daily Total: $139.47
8:30 a.m. — I leave really late for work as it was a rough night. It didn’t have to be; I just stayed up really late googling what kind of breed my dog’s father might have been. Not a total waste of time, but definitely not worth staying up until midnight for. $5.90
10 a.m. — I get to work extra late because the 4/5/6 train line is massively delayed from World Trade Center. I missed breakfast so I have some Frosted Flakes and a banana from my work snack bar.
5:45 p.m. — My friends and I go out for happy hour in Tribeca. They buy my two rounds of sauvignon blanc and I promise to get them back next time.
7:30 p.m. — Home now, I check my Gmail and see that the editor for my freelance article replied to me with edits. I’m so excited! I make my pasta e fagioli (pasta with beans and veggies) and take a look at her feedback. All very valid notes. I eat and make some edits.
10 p.m. — Take my dog for his last walk and go to sleep earlier than yesterday. A win is a win.
Daily Total: $5.90
7:30 a.m. — I wake up to a call from my landlord that my stove is being delivered in 10 minutes. Fuck. I forgot that it was scheduled for today and am very unprepared. I brush my teeth and change as fast as I can and put my dog in my bedroom so he doesn’t get spooked by the delivery.
8:20 a.m. — Stove is installed! That was super fast. I get started with my workday and make some iced coffee with — you guessed it — almond milk, and have two Ghirardelli caramel chocolates before my first morning calls.
11 a.m. — My calls are over for now so I eat some leftover cut-up plum, peach, and Greek yogurt with protein granola. Today will mostly be brainstorming internal team projects and preparing for another kick off tomorrow.
6:15 p.m. — My work isn’t completely done yet but I need to sign off to make it to Pilates. I message my boss that I’ll be back at 7:30 p.m. to finish up.
7:30 p.m. — I am back to finish up. I send out one email then get ready as quickly as possible for trivia night at a local gay bar. My friends who got back from Ireland last week are meeting me there. I speed walk in the rain and go inside to their little bar booth. We are actually not terrible! It’s Pride trivia and we know a lot, but still not enough because we get fourth place. We have three drinks each. I have three glasses of pinot grigio which will be a regret tomorrow morning, but feels good right now. $28
Daily Total: $63.24
Weekly Total $$ Spent: $1796.15
Food & Drink: $137.40
Entertainment: $170
Home & Health: $4148.12
Clothes & Beauty $338.73
Transportation $38.40
Other $963.50
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“Nobody has fans like this. Nobody.”
Whether or not it was technically true, Noel Gallagher’s pre-encore observation about the tens of thousands who packed into East Rutherford, New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on Sunday night (Aug. 31) to see Oasis‘ first gig in the New York area (the entire East Coast, really) since 2008 couldn’t be considered much of an exaggeration. For two months now, Oasis fans new and old have been swarming major cities one at a time at a level rarely seen outside of Taylor Swift and Beyoncé tours, lining the streets with box-logo shirts and bucket hats and impromptu “Don’t Look Back in Anger” singalongs as the Brothers Gallagher ready their next triumphant mini-residency. If other bands have fans on the same level, they certainly aren’t showing out like this in 2025.
And now, Oasis have finally conquered the States, territory that proved at least somewhat resistant to the band upon its first invasion in the mid-’90s. Three decades later, the lads are packing MetLife Stadium with more fans and merch than the woeful Jets and Giants might be able to manage for many weeks in this upcoming NFL season. Given the context, it’s hardly shocking — though also somewhat touching — that even the historically unimpressed Gallaghers couldn’t help but be a little sentimental at the showing, as they were throughout Sunday night’s typically spectacular first of two gigs at the New Jersey venue.
Though surprises were few outside of the occasional mushiness — a well-oiled machine by now, Oasis stuck to the same 23-song setlist it’s played at every show so far on the Live ’25 Tour, albeit with new intro music this time in The Rolling Stones’ psych-era gem “We Love You” — there were plenty of highlights to be had on Sunday. Here were five of the biggest.
Early in the set, after a soaring “Some Might Say,” Liam put to bed the notion that, despite his band’s somewhat contentious relationship with America, that they lacked affection for the U.S. of A: “No, we like coming here,” he swore. What he didn’t like, he clarified, were the people who told him “You gotta play the game, kids” — presumably when it came to stateside media and radio and promo and such — “or else you’ll be chopped liver.” The brothers’ refusal to follow industry rules may have hurt their American prospects back in the late ’90s, but Sunday night’s sold-out crowd certainly validated their approach in the long term, as Liam testified: “I’m standing here in this beautiful stadium to tell you you don’t have to play the game.”
“Gonna need your help in the choruses,” Liam tasked the audience when gearing up for the Be Here Now power ballad “Stand By Me,” while also pre-emptively chiding anyone in the stands still worried about not looking cool: “No one’s keeping score here.” If they were, though, it would’ve been point: Liam, as the crowd lifted the singer across the song’s refrains like it was one of the band’s signature hits — somewhat ironic, since in the U.S., it was never even officially released as a single, and thus relatively unlikely as a particular stateside crowdpleaser. Nobody knows the way it’s gonna be, indeed.
Liam introduced Definitely Maybe peak “Slide Away” as one “for the lovebirds,” before jokingly assuring the crowd that they were safe from any “Coldplay cameras.” Even if there were, couples in the crowd would have likely still been unable to resist getting a little PDA-ish in response to the heart-melting love song — which has become such a highlight of the band’s Live ’25 show that fans were already singing it (along with the climactic “Take me there!” chants) in the bathrooms ahead of the show.
After kicking off the band’s encore with fan-favorite B-side “The Masterplan,” Noel asked for a show of hands of who had never seen the band before. “You might’ve wondered what it might be like to sing this next song with 60, 70,000 of your fellow Oasis fans,” he teased for those with their hands up. “Well, you’re going to find out what that feeling is like.” Naturally, the band subsequently launched into “Don’t Look Back in Anger” — and there wasn’t a silent throat in the house as Noel let the crowd take both of the song’s first two choruses, ably demonstrating that even the first-timers knew the drill when it came to the lads’ preeminent singalong.
As the band winded down its stupefyingly loaded encore — with a run of “Anger,” “Wonderwall” and “Champagne Supernova” that still feels almost unsportsmanlike for a show’s closing run — a dazzling display of fireworks lit up the East Rutherford sky. Launched from MetLife’s top level, the fireworks felt like an appropriately momentous capper to a stellar first New York-area stadium outing — one that proved that Oasis had won the game, whether or not they’d ever really played it.
Here’s a look at what celebrities have been up to as of late!
Morgan Wallen put on a show-stopping performance at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Kendall Jenner wore a full Alo look featuring the Airbrush Double Up Bra, matching 5” Airbrush Shorts, and the Sunset Sneaker while posing on Instagram. The model also posed poolside in Havaianas Brazil Logo Flip Flops.
Ashley Benson walked her dog in Los Angeles, California in the L’AGENCE Jodie Silk Slip Dress in black.
Zoë Kravitz was out and about in London, England in the GUIZIO Ira Cami.
Selena Gomez celebrated the launch of her Rare Eau de Parfum in the Cult Gaia Renata Gown and Cult Gaia Bambu Sandal. The singer also attended Lil Dicky’s wedding to Kristin Batalucco in the Cult Gaia Katara Knit Dress. Gomez also celebrated her bachelorette party in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in Otra Eyewear’s Hazel sunglasses, the Cult Gaia Kaela Knit Dress, the LSPACE Sunrise Shell Bikini Top and Lucia Bikini Bottom in cream, and the Lulus Bride to Be White Tulle Layered Short Veil.
Meghan Markle wore The Perfect T Lite and The Perfect T in the trailer for With Love, Meghan season 2.
Anna Kendrick celebrated her 40th birthday in the Nadine Merabi Leila Floral Dress while posing on Instagram.
Jennifer Lawrence enjoyed a stroll in New York City in the DISSH Ryker Relaxed Blazer in black.
Lily James relaxed on a boat in the Bekah Bikini Top in Sunset Stripe by LSPACE on Instagram
Jenna Ortega stepped out in New York City in Black Suede Studio Millie 100 Coconut Woven Mesh heels and then again in the Black Suede Studio Brea Cappuccino heels with Dezi Sly Black / Cognac sunglasses and Hammit’s Tom Med Bag in Belted Suede. The actress also shared her love for the bag in an interview with Vogue.
Lena Dunham was out and about in New York City in the Karen Millen Archive Collection – Plus Size Cotton Poplin Balloon Sleeve Corset Woven Maxi Dress.
Lady Gaga enjoyed a stroll in Malibu, California in the Bleusalt Classic Crew.
Bella Hadid attended the Backstreet Boys concert at the Las Vegas Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada in the Kemo Sabe Pecan Beaver Blend Hat with the Turquoise Concho Band and the Princess Polly Treat You Better Ring Detail Faux Leather Top in brown. The model also visited Cha Cha Matcha in Venice, California in the Princess Polly Chilli Halter Top.
Taraji P. Henson attended the Taraji P. Henson x Seven Daughters Wines Meet & Greet in Inglewood, California in Giaborghini’s AMG Chocolate Calf Leather Heels and the Patou Safari Parka Jacket.
Katy Perry was out and about in New York City in the Malone Souliers x Tabitha Simmons Lily sandals.
Charli XCX got ready for her concert in Oslo with makeup artist Yasmin Istanbouli, who used Beauty of Joseon products to create her look.
Kristen Bell teamed up with Knix for their You’re Good campaign, which celebrates the launch of the brand’s initiatives, including the opening of a retail store in New York City. The actress also attended TV Academy’s Inaugural Televerse Festival in Los Angeles, California in the SIMKHAI Charlee Bustier Top and Waldon Curved Leg Pant.
Kylie Jenner enjoyed a girls’ night out at Alba in West Hollywood, California in the Otra Eyewear x Grandquist Kenny sunglasses and the Rose Black Calf Leather Heels from the Giaborghini x Grandquist collection. The KHY founder also showed off her True Religion jeans while posing for a selfie on Instagram.
Jennifer Aniston hosted a fireside chat with Taylen Biggs at Chief Clubhouse in Los Angeles, California to celebrate the launch of LolaVie’s Powder Perfect Dry Shampoo.
Chappell Roan performed at the Lowlands Festival in the Netherlands in BaubleBar’s Venus Celestial Earrings.
Justin Bieber rocked the Logan Hollowell Astral Link Chain while posing on Instagram. The singer also took a selfie in the Brilliant Earth Chain Necklace. The singer also attended Gunna’s album release party at Zouk LA in West Hollywood, California.
Eva Longoria relaxed in the Eberjey x Casa Del Sol Inez Long Pajama Set on Instagram.
Sharon Stone appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen and The TODAY Show in New York City in Sydney Evan’s Gold and Diamond Medium Fringe Huggie Hoop.
Aaron Paul attended Cinespia’s screening of Point Break at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, California presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video.
Lizzo celebrated the launch of her PAPER Magazine cover at Sunset at EDITION in West Hollywood, California, where the singer performed songs from her mixtape, My Face Hurts From Smiling.
Christina Aguilera posed in the GUIZIO Wrap Dress on Instagram and snapped another picture in the MONTCE Binded Cabana Bow Bikini Top and Binded Polly Bikini Bottom in cherry cream.
Jessica Alba shared her nighttime skincare routine on Instagram, which includes essentials from Allies of Skin.
Gabrielle Union relaxes in the sun in Shelter Island, New York in the L’AGENCE Nova Wide-Leg Pants.
David Spade performed a surprise drop-in set at The Stand Restaurant & Comedy Club in New York City.
Alicia Silverstone stepped out in New York City in the ALDO Katelina Heels and again in the brand’s Mystie Heels.
Kourtney Kardashian snapped a selfie in KNESKO’s Gold Repair Face Mask while on a flight.
Dove Cameron starred in Urban Decay’s Naked Shaped Palette Campaign to launch the brand’s Naked Shaped Multi-Tasking Palette.
Elsa Hosk posed in the ALO Sunset Sneaker and ALO Alosoft High-Waist Iconic 90’s Capri on Instagram.
Halle Berry stopped by Ulta Beauty to check out the new Joylux display and bumped into Jo De La Rosa during her visit.
Cindy Crawford designed The Cindy Racer Pant by Bleusalt and the brand also launched The Bui Racer Zip. The line is also hosting a Labor Day Sale with up to 50%, with an extra 10% off on their app, through Monday, Sept. 1.
GloRilla and Duke Dennis starred in True Religion’s annual Fall 2025 ICONS campaign, featuring velour and horseshoe detailed pieces.
Sophie Turner was out and about in New York City in the PUMA Speedcat OG Sneakers.
Adria Arjona attended the Splitsville premiere in Los Angeles, California with a glow created by celebrity makeup artist Emily Cheng with Allies of Skin products.
Bethenny Frankel shared her love for SEEN’s Shampoo and Conditioner on Instagram.
Dorit Kemsley posed in the gorjana Diamond Eve Necklace on Instagram with Rachel Zoe, who wore the brand’s Diamond Pavé Mama Necklace.
Addison Rae snapped a selfie for Instagram in the Reebok Classic AZ sneakers in bright pink.
Khalid made a surprise appearance at The Abbey in West Hollywood, California, to celebrate his new single release, “In Plain Sight.”
Jack Quaid attended Cinespia’s screening of Psycho at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, California presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video.
Travis Scott enjoyed a night out at Zouk LA in West Hollywood, California.
Vanessa Hudgens attended the At Home with Narwal’s summer soirée in West Hollywood, California in a gown by HELSA and a handbag from DeMellier.
Minnie Driver relaxed on the beach in Rome, Italy in a Left on Friday swimsuit.
Jenny McCarthy hosted an intimate luncheon with LA Magazine at STK Los Angeles in West Hollywood, California to celebrate the expansion of her beauty brand, Formless Beauty, into skincare.
Rebecca Minkoff celebrated her pop-up at Sole East in Montauk, New York with a Kelpie yacht party hosted with Orlebar Brown, where guests sipped on FlavCity’s Anytime Essentials.
Iskra Lawrence celebrated ASTR The Label’s pre-fall event, hosted by Sami Bernstein Spalter, in Austin, Texas in a ASTR The Label look.
Patti Stanger hosted the 4th annual Sex on the Beach: Sugar and Sin party in Venice, California, where guests enjoyed a luxury gift bag valued at $1,000+, tarot readings by Fiona Hillery, floral tattoos, live DJ sets, brand activations, and celebrity and influencer guest speakers, light bites, and specialty cocktails.
Jessica Szohr posed in the Moses Rope Sandal with Sole in Cafe/Camel by Nomadic State of Mind on Instagram.
Heidi Montag posed in the Wood Top and Wood Pant by EZZ STUDIOS on Instagram. The reality television star also released her new single, “Icon.”
Alix Earle shared her love for True Religion’s Joey Low Rise Super T Flare Jean on TikTok.
Hailey Bieber stepped out in Los Angeles, California in the GUIZIO Perfect Classic Tank.
Barbara Palvin enjoyed a date night with husband Dylan Sprouse in the Compliment Me Maxi Dress in burgundy by White Fox. The model also attended the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy in a pair of Betsey Johnson NIKKI heels.
Odell Beckham Jr. celebrated his Miami Haute Living cover at Bentley Residences Miami Gallery in Miami, Florida with Sonrisa Rum, Apa Aesthetic and Haute Jets.
Brooke Shields hosted a pop-up in Bridgehampton, New York for Commence’s One-Day Shine-Ade Stand activation to spotlight the Commence Summer Set and the Shine-Enhancing Detangler.
Brittany Snow was out and about in West Hollywood, California in Naturalizer’s Darry Luxe Lug Loafer.
Megan Thee Stallion posed on Instagram in the OUTCAST Kelli Maxi Dress Valaire and Esmeralda Maxi Dress Chocolate.
LL Cool J performed in Brooklyn, New York at a special event to reveal the all-new Jeep Cherokee.
Ariana Madix appeared on the season 7 reunion of Love Island in 20 pieces of TACORI jewelry.
Christina Ricci starred in Betsey Johnson’s Fall 2025 campaign filled with corsets, velvets, leather, and statement accessories.
Tate McRae posed in the GUIZIO Ira Cami in red on Instagram.
Dixie D’Amelio attended the Pink Palm Puff VIP Pop-Up Event at The Grove in Los Angeles, California.
Seth MacFarlane attended Charly Jordan’s DJ set at Zouk LA in West Hollywood, California.
Victoria Beckham shared her daily routine, which includes Par Olive’s collagen powder.
Julia Fox filmed Elsbeth in New York City in the Malone Souliers Nomi 90 Black Satin Sandals.
Brooks Nader showed off her favorite Larroudé shoes while shooting a campaign for the brand on Love Thy Nader.
Jasmine Tookes rocked the PLT Label Gold Plisse Satin Column Bandeau Maxi Dress.
Kali Uchis kicked off her tour in Los Angeles, California in a custom OUTCAST look.
Justine Skye celebrated her 30th birthday at The Summer EDITION – EDITION Hotels’ Pop-Up in El Silencio, Ibiza.
Taylor Swift’s makeup artist Lorrie Turk shared her love for MARA Beauty’s Sea Sculpt Body Oil on Instagram.
Kaia Gerber’s trainer Kirsty Godso celebrated the launch of the Vuori by Kaia collection with a workout at HUME in Venice, California.
Andy Samberg appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in Los Angeles, California in the SeaVees Cardinal Sneaker in White Suede before visiting Good Morning America in New York City in the same style shoe, but in Latte Suede.
Abby Champion celebrated her bachelorette party in the BaubleBar Alpha Icon Tote and Dive in Paracord Bracelet.
JaNa Craig shared her love for FlavCity Anytime Essentials on TikTok.
Amaya Espinal appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen in New York City in ALDO’s Stessysling Slingbacks. The reality television star also stepped out in New York City in True Religion’s Jennie Super T Mid-Rise Curvy Skinny Jeans and Super T Denim Vest.
Terry and Heather Dubrow celebrated the launch of their brand new Between Us podcast.
Cameron Brink, Jessie Pegula, Reilyn Turner, Kyra Zaengle, and Lauren and Sienna Betts starred in the gorjana Sports Club campaign.
Lizzy Mathis was spotted out in New Yok City in the Acler Cinderford Mini Dress.
Shannon Nadj of Hot Pilates hosted a Lion’s Portal Sound Bath event at Hot Pilates in West Hollywood, California.
Grace VanderWaal starred in Steve Madden’s Everyone Has Something to Say About Shoes campaign.
Selma Blair was all smiles while posing on Instagram in the Johnny Was Panel Denim Skirt.
Taylor Townsend played at the U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City in The Slouch Sock by HUE. The tennis player also attended the Pickleball with the Pros event at the new Hyatt Regency Times Square in New York City.
Jaden Ashley appeared on the Love Island reunion in the Azazie Blanka Apple Red Gown
Lexi Wood teamed up with Princess Polly to launch the Lexi Wood x Princess Polly Edit filled with eleven looks inspired by Wood’s style and her love for nightlife in New York City. The reality television star also teamed up with Hanky Panky to launch a 25-piece collection for their fall/holiday 2025 collection that redefines lingerie as an everyday staple to wear outside of bedroom.
Kevyn Zeller led a special Pilates session as part of Arketa’s Summer Sweat Series at Hero Beach Club in Montauk, New York.
Maggie Rawlins celebrated her Hamptons Magazine cover at Topping Rose in Bridgehampton, New York with Grey/Ven.
Madi Webb starred in YITTY’s Soft Rib Collection campaign featuring breathable, lightweight, and sleek silhouettes in sizes XS to 6X. The brand also launched their Active collection with light to medium compression and moisture-wicking, 4-way stretch fabric, and UPF 50+ protection on Walmart.com.
Molly Bair starred in the Lola Blankets ONE OF ONE fall 2025 Collection, which includes new additions to their core collection in driftwood, navy, and charcoal grey.
Sami Clarke and Sami Spalter launched FORM Activewear on Revolve.
Khadijah Haqq attended the Lulus Fall It List dinner at Muse Santa Monica in Santa Monica, California in the brand’s Stellina Gold Metallic Satin Cowl Back Mini Dress.
Roosmarijn de Kok posed on Instagram in the Lost Tides Short in Maldives Stripe by LSPACE.
Don Toliver and Shaboozey performed at Zouk LA in West Hollywood, California.
Charity Lawson attended a bridal showcase event at BLACKBARN Restaurant in New York City.
Lissy Roddy teamed up with KSUBI to launch the 10-piece Ksubi by Lissy Roddy, filled with a District Bomber and Ksuper jeans, alongside varsity-inspired staples and layered accessories. The brand also launched the Neo Nostalgia collection featuring varsity inspired pieces and western flair with details like elaborate crystals, studs and KSUBI crosses.
Jocelyn Enriquez performed at Dynasty Entertainment’s Reunion: A Dynasty Homecoming fundraiser for Bata Sole and the AC Lorenzo Music Scholarship Fund at Joe’s Live, in Rosemont, Illinois.
Dr. Marc Mani hosted an intimate dinner at his home in Beverly Hills, California to share details about his scarless lift procedure, where attendees enjoyed a coursed-out meal by Chef Richard Wimbleton.
Corinne Bensahel and Charlotte Croonenberghs of Baobab Collection hosted an exclusive virtual masterclass to celebrate the brand’s fall/winter 2025 collection inspired by the forest and cathedrals.
Lexi Hidalgo snapped a selfie for Instagram in the Lucky Fish Necklace from ALV Jewels.
Rufus Wainwright performed at Little Beach House Malibu in Malibu, California for Soho House’s Evening of Live Music event.
Tina Chen Craig and dermatologist Dr. Dan Belkin hosted a virtual event to celebrate the launch of The Smooth Dynamic Wrinkle Defense Serum by U Beauty.
Sara Firouz shared her love for the IWS I WANNA SLEEP adjustable cooling pillow on Instagram.
Olivia Pierson teamed up with LA Glam Co. to launch a collection of curated hair accessories all under $30.
Lisa Moir teamed up with Carve Designs to launch a capsule collection with compression swim silhouettes, created for performance and ease, in two custom color stories co-designed with Moir.
Gabriella Gomez celebrated her one-year anniversary as a Tiktok Live pro.
Lindsay Brewer secured her first-class victory in Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America at Road America.
Nick Mayhugh was named to Team USA for the Para Athletics World Championships in New Delhi this September.
Kendall Washington appeared as a contestant on UpDating.
Levi’s® celebrated the launch of their collaboration with Oasis by hosting the Levi’s® x Oasis Tour-Ready Booth at the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena, California, where guests stocked up on the collection, filled with classic band tees and authentic denim apparel inspired by the band’s style, along with vintage pieces curated by Silver Lake Market.
Izzi Poopi starred in Cider’s Fall 2025 Mood Report campaign filled with coastal, pastel, romantic, animal print, and military-inspired styles. The brand is also hosting a sale with 20% off using the code SEP20 through Monday, Sept. 1.
Sadé Vanessa launched the What’s Popping What’s Good?! podcast.
Deb Antney celebrated the season two premiere of Deb’s House on We TV, ALLBLK, and AMC+ at Black Tap in New York City.
Olesia Stefanko attended the Spotlight Magazine cover launch event in Wainscott, New York.
Mica Javier released a music video for her new single, “Runaway,” where she wore designs by Jonathan Marc Stein.
Chelley Bissainthe and Olandria Carthen appeared on the Love Island reunion with hair looks created with ghd tools.
Abby Baffoe attended the US Open in New York City with Too Faced.
Susan Holmes McKagan attended the 10 Year Anniversary Gala of the Rise Above Foundation in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Ash K Holm celebrated her baby shower, hosted by Momcozy and Babylist, in Los Angeles, California.
Barre Definition founder, Action Jacquelyn, hosted a ballet-inspired sculpting workout at La Peer Hotel in West Hollywood, California, to celebrate the launch of the Barre Definition Platform and their whey protein and collagen powders.
Nick Fouquet hosted a VIP archive sale at Nick Fouquet in Venice, California.
Nena Evans announced her pregnancy news.
STAUD hosted a preview event for their fall 2025 collection featuring the newly launched STAUD Jeans in West Hollywood, California.
Beauty f(x) and OTM Collection hosted a Pilates class at Speir Pilates Ocean Park in Santa Monica, California
TIRTIR hosted an exclusive pop-up truck and party at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California to celebrate the brand’s launch at ULTA.
VEHLA launched the Ribbed Tank, a versatile essential, in snow and taupe for $125.
GUIZIO has just dropped part one of their Fall/Winter 25 Collection, As Fate Would Have It.
Pia Mance of Heaven Mayhem and Tezza Barton of Tezza hosted an immersive pop-up studio in Los Angeles, California, where attendees enjoyed Tezza’s photobooth experience and previewed Heaven Mayhem’s eyewear collection.
Flamingo Estate launched the Green Goddess collection featuring a candle, a soap brick and a duo set.
alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet launched a denim collection for fall 2025 with nine jean styles including low, mid, and high-rise options along with skinny, straight, and relaxed silhouettes.
KHY launched the Cotton Stretch collection crafted from a luxurious cotton blend with silhouettes that are both versatile and form-flattering in sizes XXS to 4X and prices ranging from $88-$162.
Nécessaire launched the Rosemary Serum to support visibly fuller and healthier looking hair with Capixyl and 70% rosemary water, extract, and oil, as well as proteins and ceramides.
REFY launched the Brown Lash Sculpt to lift, separate, and define lashes in a softer, natural-looking brown.
Tatcha launched The Longevity Serum made with locally sourced Okinawan ingredients, to visibly firm skin and make it stronger, more resilient, and visibly radiant.
MOTHER launched the Punk Nouveau collection with band tees, oversized jackets, and more with studs, leopard print, delicate knits, and more details set against soft pastel colors.
Taco Bell launched the MOUNTAIN DEW BAJA MIDNIGHT™ as a remix of the cult-favorite MOUNTAIN DEW BAJA BLAST, now with a passion fruit flavor twist and a purple hue, as the chain’s first-ever permanent flavor expansion of the BAJA BLAST. Taci Bell also hosted an exclusive Decades Y2K party in Los Angeles, California, to mark the return of some of its most iconic fan-favorite menu items.
Stakt is partnering with SunLife Organics for a limited-edition Matcha Cookies and Cream smoothie launching on Monday, Sept. 1, packed with post workout benefits like protein, creatine, and goat mineral whey.
January Jones shared her fall must-haves from Sézane on Instagram after the brand celebrated the opening of their new store at The Grove in Los Angeles, California, L’Appartement Sézane, where guests enjoyed a dreamy French jardin atmosphere, seasonal bites, drinks, and more while viewing the latest fall collection.
Seeq Supply launched their Juice Genius series on Instagram to celebrate their clear protein products with 22g of clear protein and 0g of sugar.
KERASILK launched the Hydrating Essence to deliver moisture, gloss, and strength hair with a 100% vegan formula.
Peach&Lily launched the MiniProtein Exosome Bioactive Ampoule to improve the look of collagen loss with ProprietaryMicroMimic Tri-Signal Complex™ and biomimetic mini proteins, exosomes, and phyto growth factors to visibly smooth and firm skin.
La La Land Kind Cafe launched its first-ever kids’ menu, which includes five mini drinks and three mini food items and celebrated by offering custom Mickey & Friends-themed beverage sleeves and drink stoppers, Be Kind tote bags, and a Just Play Disney Munchlings toy.
SEEN launched the Frizz + Repair Treatment Mask to fight frizz and help repair damage in as little as 5 minutes without weighing down hair.
Stakt and Parke teamed up to launch a collection featuring a limited-edition Mat and a Varsity Crewneck, and a canvas tote gift when purchasing both items.
tbh® kids launched the daily spritz hair & body spray for everyday use.
Fairy Tales Hair Care launched the Curly-Q™ Kids Curl Cream for Curly Hair for soft, shiny hair without a sticky or heavy feel.
SJ Bleau and Carew Ellington announced their engagement on Instagram.
Typology launched the R41 Restorative Hair Serum, a concentrated, silicone-free treatment that hydrates, smooths, and strengthens hair with low molecular weight hyaluronic acid. The brand also relaunched the T50 Serum Mascara with an upgraded, lash-conditioning formula to deliver clump-free volume and definition while supporting visible lash growth with pea peptides, castor oil, and plant keratin.
Heyhae launched the August collection filled with six design options, ranging from core colors to glimmering gradients with prices ranging from $10-$14.
Tweezerman launched the Disney Classic Collection with beauty tools inspired by 101 Dalmatians, Lady and the Tramp, and The Aristocats.
Bubble Skincare launched the All Clear Salicylic Acid Cleanser to help prevent breakouts with a foaming formula.
PatPat launched a collection of Halloween pajamas with pumpkins, skeletons, dinosaurs, ghosts, bats and more for all ages and pets.
AlumierMD launched their professional-grade sheet mask for at-home use, the HydraRescue BioCellulose Mask, available in a 4-pack for $90.
TEVA launched their AW25 collection inspired by the brand’s For Playground Earth anthem, with all season footwear styles.
QUAY launched their fall 2025 collection with new styles in bold shapes and elevated materials and details including metal accents, five-barrel hinges, gradient fades, and softer tri-color technique.
Lee teamed up with Crayola to launch a capsule collection featuring eight fan-favorite retired colors to overalls, carpenter pants, chore jackets, hoodies and more with special details.
Alexa Dark deejayed at Aman’s US Open Members Party in New York City.
ESW Beauty partnered with Liquid Death to launch a limited-edition mask set with three compostable sheet masks inspired by Liquid Death’s mountain water and soda-flavored sparkling waters formulated for hydration, revitalization, and blemish control.
Betsey Johnson is hosting a sale with up to 50% off through Tuesday, Sept. 2.
SIMKHAI is hosting a 50% off sale on online purchases through Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Tigermist hosted a sitewide sale with 40% off everything.
Emi Jay is hosting a Labor Day Sale through Monday, Sept. 1, where orders of $75+ will include a free
Dream Crème sample.
Beautyblender is hosting a sale at Sephora with 20% off the Midnight Blend and Blur 3-Piece Travel Set through Monday, Sept. 1.
BoldHue is hosting a sitewide 25% off sale through Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Jouer is hosting a 25% off sitewide sale and with orders of $75 or more, a free Glow on La Go Set with the code LDW25.
Shake Shack announced its (No) Summer Scaries promotion where customers can spend $10 and get a free Summer BBQ Sandwich with the code SUMMER through Monday, Sept. 1.
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