The 5-Step Approach to Not Being Misunderstood Anymore

Being misunderstood is a weirdly potent and unpleasant experience, and one that’s happened to all of us. Nobody likes feeling as though others aren’t seeing them for who they are, and in addition to causing hurt feelings, these sorts of misunderstandings can have both personal and professional consequences — your ... More »

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The Eternal Trench: 18 Coats for Him and Her

To wear a trench coat as a woman is to effortlessly emit a sense of mystery. Slightly rumpled, perhaps even stained with tea, it is appropriated menswear of the highest order: stylish but practical; glamorous but anonymous; as comfortable in an Aston Martin as in a lorry. Redolent of steamer ... More »

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Could All These New Revenge-Porn Laws Actually Be a Bad Thing?

When Kevin Bollaert, founder of now-defunct revenge-porn site UGotPosted.com, was sentenced to 18 years in early April, the San Diego judge repeatedly referred to Bollaert’s own words. “I don’t know, dude. Like, it was just fun,” Bollaert told investigators on his decision to start the site. You Got Posted hosted ... More »

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8 Couples on Their Favorite Wedding Dance-Floor Moments

The best part of any wedding reception? When it’s time to hit the dance floor, of course. We asked eight New York couples to recall their dips, dives, and getting down to Daft Punk, plus grandparents who love Rihanna and one very feisty nephew. Click ahead to see some newlyweds ... More »

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Iris Apfel on Individuality, Her New Movie, and Being Famous

“I'm so sorry, the phones here don't stop,” says Iris Apfel, ten minutes into our interview, after putting me on hold to take another phone call. “And if I shut it off I'll never get it on again because technologically, I live in the 17th century. I don't do email; ... More »

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