Fashion

How an Olympic hairdo changed a St. Louis hairdresser's life

By Aisha Sultan St. Louis Post-Dispatch

When Alysa Liu won Olympic gold, the St. Louis hairstylist who helped perfect her signature hairstyle won big, too.

Calisthenics is popular. But is body weight enough to get a good workout?

Calisthenics is an age-old form of fitness that uses little or no equipment and relies on body weight for resistance. Some experts say the no-frills moves of calisthenics speak to our overscheduled lives when it might be hard to go to a gym. But is performing these exercises an effective way…

For people in this New England mountain town, a health center’s closure leaves unanswered questions

Last month, a site of the Ammonoosuc Community Health Services in Franconia, a town of about 1,000 people, closed for good.

50 best cities to raise a family

Emily Sherman

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at age 91

COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press

Giorgio Armani, the Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, has died, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91.

How to care for jewelry so it stays shining, untangled and valuable

TRACEE M. HERBAUGH Associated Press

Jewelry can sparkle like it's invincible, but treat it roughly and even the hardest baubles may break.

The best places to park your short-term investments

CHRISTINE BENZ Morningstar

As you sift among the various options for your short-term investments, keep these key items on your dashboard: yield, guarantees, liquidity and your individual situation.

Cannes makes it official: No nudity on the red carpet

While similar policies are standard in places far less glamorous than Cannes, the change sparked widespread attention because of the recent trend of sheer and "nude dresses" in some fashion circles.

Met Gala highlights: A tribute to Black fashion, Rihanna's pregnancy surprise

Men's suiting and tailoring was the evening's theme. It came complete with a tuxedoed choir and lots of women rocking pinstripes and other men's detailing.

Photos: Best of the 2025 Met Gala

Take these steps to thaw a credit freeze

If you’re preparing to shop for a loan or credit card, you can temporarily lift your credit freeze. Here's how.

People are melting their old jewelry for cash as gold prices soar

With gold prices at record highs, jewelry collectors are in meltdown mode.

4 steps to take toward financial spring cleaning

If you started the year hopeful but now feel anxious, channel those negative emotions into action. Here are some financial tasks to focus on this spring.