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A slower morning is rarely about doing more. It is about arranging light, time, and attention in a way that makes the day feel more inhabitable.
Brown is the new black this season—at least when it comes to the most obsessed-over eye makeup trends. Whether it’s a subtle brown mascara, shimmering bronze shadow, or smudged-out espresso liner, it’s one makeup hue that truly looks flattering on everyone. The best part? “Brown is a foolproof shade,” says celebrity makeup artist Sam Fine. “It’s so easy to work with because it’s so flattering, subtle, and blendable that it always looks beautiful.”
A swipe of lipstick is nice. A well-layered lip combo? That’s strategy. And this summer, we’re curating lip looks the way we do playlists and dinner parties: intentionally, playfully, and with just the right amount of shine. Because while a single product might get the job done, a well-constructed combo delivers nuance, depth, and that elusive je ne sais quoi we’re all chasing.
The filmmaker has been vacationing in Belize since she was a kid—her father, director Francis Ford Coppola, fell so in love with Belize’s charm that he purchased the then-abandoned Blancaneux Lodge (followed by Turtle Inn) as a retreat for family holidays and vacations. The family opened the properties as boutique hotels for guests in 1993. “I love the wild, natural beauty and breathtaking scenery that surround both of the hotels,” says Coppola, who still vacations there today.
It was 8:46 a.m. on a Thursday in mid-October. I’d slept six hours, ice-rolled my face, and made it to my desk with a ginger kombucha in hand. Still, my reflection said: overextended. A colleague asked if I was sick. I wasn’t. Just deep into Q4—with a to-do list involving rescheduled SATs, hospice consults, and a shower that didn’t drain properly.
When it comes to getting ready for a full day of meetings, podcast recordings, and the occasional last-minute screening, Gwyneth is all about efficiency, especially when she’s doing her own makeup. “I know what works, and I stick with it. Unless I have to be on camera, I keep it super minimal,” she says, admitting she used to wear literally no makeup to work (I have seen this no-makeup version of Gwyneth up close.
