I knew about Brandy Melville, only there were a lot of things I didn’t actually\xa0know\xa0about Brandy Melville. Things that were introduced to me in the one-and-a-half-hour\xa0HBO documentary\xa0Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion. There is a dark and twisty side of the popular store that, like, isn’t of the Olivia Rodrigo punk pop princess elk. Real dark and gross.Read all about itandfigure out some new places to shop. |
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The ‘Brandy Hellville’ Documentary Has Me Absolutely Reeling Right Now |
Obviously, I had heard of Brandy Melville before. I was a teenage girl in the 2010s, I DEFINITELY knew Brandy Melville. But I was not a “Brandy girl” by any means. Unfortunately, I was not included in “one-size-fits-all.” That didn’t stop me from trying, though. I’d tag along with my friends to the store, avoid the glares from the mean girls working there, pick up a pastel pair of booty shorts or a white baby tee with some slogan, and then silently sob in the changing room when it didn’t fit. #justgirlythings \xa0 Having watched this doc, I am relieved that not a single photo of me in an item of Brandy Melville exists in the world. Thicc thighs save the day once more. |
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Where To Shop If Brandy Melville Is No Longer On Your Roster |
I’ll never forget the first time I heard about\xa0Brandy Melville… It was the end all be all amongst all my friends. More specifically, it was about the effortless, cool girl vibe that every college girl wanted to exude at the time. I mean, they clearly had a monopoly over the Valencia filter on IG and I’d die on that hill. While I personally thought there was no way in hell my average frame would fit into “one size fits all” baby tees (news flash, it didn’t), the girlies couldn’t seem to get enough. And honestly, who am I to blame them? The laid-back Cali vibe was intoxicating if nothing else. But, more recently, the one-size world of Brandy has become something you might not want in your closet anymore. \xa0 So, perhaps you’re like me and have decided that maybe Brandy just isn’t worthy of a spot in your shopping roster — whether you’ve outgrown them, want to build a\xa0quality capsule wardrobe, or you’ve caught a glimpse of the\xa0Brandy Hellville\xa0documentary\xa0that just premiered,here’s a list of\xa0where to shop instead of Brandy Melville\xa0to get the\xa0best cozy basics\xa0that actually fit. |
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If you go to a gym that makes you feel like you’re constantly dodging a sales pitch every time you walk past the front desk, you can do better. Lucky for you,Planet Fitnessexists, and its entire mission is basically to not be THAT gym. By becoming a member, you’re signing up for uninterrupted workouts in an environment where everyone feels welcomed and supported on their fitness journey. From free fitness training to most clubs being open 24-hours and equipment to get any and every type of workout done — you name it, Planet Fitness has it. \xa0 You may be thinking, “Okay, cool, but if I get all of that, how much am I paying?” This April, make the commitment to yourself and join for just \\$1 down. And no, that’s not a typo. But hurry! This offer ends in two days. It's time to reclaim your energy and embrace a new, healthier lifestyle. See you at the gym! |
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Weirdest Celebrity Divorce Announcements Because Stars Are Not Like Us |
As another hot girl summer approaches,\xa0another celebrity break-up season rages on. There’s nothing relatable about rich, famous, A-listers falling in love on mega-yachts circling private islands, and the way they choose to share with us nosey peons that they’ve called it quits is no different. Don’t get me wrong: I’m far from complaining. There was once a time in Old Hollywood history when the industry’s biggest stars like Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren could suffer scandalous break-ups with studs like Cary Grant but did so without the ability to clue stans in by posting pointed motivational quotes on their Instagram stories. Gratefully, those dark days of pre-Internet privacy are over sohere are some of the most bizarre celebrity break-up announcements. |
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Happy hump day — AKA the day we *officially* start laying out our weekend plans. And if “finding a new fragrance” is on the list, allow us to introduce you to Sol De Janeiro’s Cheirosa 40 Perfume Mist. It’s sultry, sexy, sophisticated…all of those “s” words that make us want to slip on a little black dress and have a martini. Notes of jasmine bloom and vanilla woods make for a warm, floral fragrance that is perfect for early spring. Not a gourmand? Never fear. With six immersive scents to choose from, there’s a Sol De Janeiro Perfume Mist for everyone to claim as their slice of paradise. Uplift and prioritize yourself every day with Sol De Janeiro, and remember, you’re always one spritz away from a better day. Find your fragrance atsoldejaneiro.com.\xa0 |
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The 'Joker: Folie à Deux' Preview Is Here And Lady Gaga Slays As Harley Quinn |
Image: Warner Brothers\xa0 |
Alert! Alert! A preview of Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn is finally available to us, and I’m completely obsessed. The wardrobe. The glam. The VOICE. It feels inadequate to say Mother is Mothering. This\xa0legendary pop queen is fully in her movie star era once again\xa0—\xa0JOKER 2: Folie à Deux\xa0premieres on October 4, 2024. Yes, we somehow have to wait six whole months for this, but at least we can watch the trailer on repeat until then. Lady Gaga stars as the iconic DC henchwoman character, alongside Joaquin Phoenix, who’s returning to his role as the Joker. |
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