This weekend (yes, we're almost in weekend mode — it's Thursday!), we're making the case for indulging in a little luxury that'll go a long way to boost your mood and elevate your WFH uniform. Saks Fifth Avenue is blessing us with a 25% off friends and family sale on select new arrivals across beauty, home, fashion, menswear, jewelry, and more.
The major sale only lasts through Sunday, April 5, so if you want to pick up some fancy skin care or a candle to keep the self-care juju flowing, now's the time. Plus, you can still get free shipping on every order (no minimum required) with code FREESHIP, since Saks's brick-and-mortar locations remain closed due to coronavirus safety measures. Want to see what designer items we're snapping up? Keep clicking away for our best-of-the-best sale picks.
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Alexandra Mysoor Happy Room Service Scented Candle
It may be a while before we make travel plans again, but channel cozy hotel room vibes from your apartment with this scented candle that evokes the soft scent of clean linens and tiny hand soaps.
Alexandra Mysoor Happy Room Service Scented Candle, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Armani Beauty Lip Maestro Travel Trio
A classic rosy pink, beige-nude, and a blue-toned red: This trio of fancy liquid lipsticks covers all the beauty bases.
Armani Beauty Lip Maestro Travel Trio, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Nails Inc. Regent's Park Place Gel Effect Nail Polish
A glossy red mani will always be in style. Snap up this chic nail polish that has the shine and staying power of gel, minus the UV lamp.
Nails Inc. Regent's Park Place Gel Effect Nail Polish, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Artis Elite Oval 4 Brush
Yep, these are still a thing — whether you're a dedicated Artis fan or have yet to experience the super-soft blending prowess of these oval paddle brushes, now's the time to buy one at a discount.
Artis Elite Oval 4 Brush
Yep, these are still a thing — whether you're a dedicated Artis fan or have yet to experience the super-soft blending prowess of these oval paddle brushes, now's the time to buy one at a discount.
Treat your skin to a cocktail of enzymes, vitamin C, and proteins to help renew and promote a foundation-optional complexion.
Rodial Pink Diamond Instant Lifting Serum, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
L'Objet Leopard Candle
Hey, all you cool cats and kittens! L'Objet's ultra-luxe candles rarely get discounted, and this leopard (close enough!) votive makes an amazing gift for people named Carole Baskin the ultimate Tiger King superfan in your life.
Sure, we could've used this while we were watching Jessica and Mark's relationship spectacularly deteriorate in front of our eyes, but either way, this luxurious silk blindfold (with non-Netflix-affiliated) "Love In Blind" is perfect for some fun, after-hours teasing with your partner. (Quick, someone should order this Vanessa and obviously-Nick Lachey, tho.)
Kiki de Montparnasse Love Is Blind Silk Blindfold, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 27: People are seen wearing protective face masks while walking in Park Avenue as part of NYC’s “Open Streets,” which closes some streets to vehicle traffic to allow more space for pedestrians, as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States on March 27, 2020 in New York City. The World Health Organization declared coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)
Last week, when Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York called on businesses “to get creative” regarding ways to help during the coronavirus pandemic, NY-based fashion designer Christian Siriano answered his plea. “If @NYGovCuomo says we need masks my team will help make some. I have a full sewing team still on staff working from home that can help,” the designer tweeted. Since then, dozens of brands have followed suit.
But, according to Erica Patel, MD, an Internal Medicine resident at L.A. County Hospital, “There are strict requirements on what is considered medical-grade to protect healthcare workers. Sometimes homemade supplies don’t always make the cut.” Because of these guidelines, many of the homemade masks that both designers and concerned citizens have donated to their local hospitals have been rejected.
Unless homemade masks are being produced using medical-grade material, it’s unlikely that they will properly protect medical professionals on the frontlines. Doctors and nurses need a very specific type of face mask known as an N95 mask, a highly protective respirator mask that keeps those closest to the virus from being infected. Unfortunately, they’re in dangerously short supply.
“To say that demand exceeds supply is a huge understatement,” Dr. Patel told us. “Unfortunately, we haven’t seen necessary action by the federal government to mass-produce the desperately needed PPEs.”
The growing panic surrounding the spread of COVID-19 has led many people to begin purchasing N95 masks for personal use, something that both the CDC and healthcare professionals have explicitly said is not necessary. Amazon has since stopped selling N95 respirators to the general public, along with paper surgical masks, face shields, gowns, gloves, and more, according to Recode. “I can definitely say that non-healthcare workers do NOT need surgical or N95 masks outside of the home unless they have respiratory symptoms themselves, they’re living with someone with COVID and are caring for them, or they have a medical illness that puts them at high risk, like cancer on chemotherapy,” says Dr. Patel.
Upon learning this, many brands switched their focus from sewing homemade masks to raising money and/or donating funds to purchase CDC-approved N95 masks from manufacturers. Handbag designer Gelareh Mizrahi is one of many people who have pressed pause on their normal routines in order to focus on obtaining the necessary PPE products for healthcare workers nationwide. Using her supply chain contacts in China, Mizrahi was able to find a manufacturer with over 2 million N95 masks in stock. Now all she needs are the funds to purchase them. By donating to her Go Fund Me page, you can help to secure respirator masks for healthcare professionals in need. Mizrahi has also partnered up with Direct Relief, a large-scale organization to help with distribution and acquisition of emergency medical supplies, and Project N95, a New York-based organization working to get protective masks into the hands of doctors throughout the city.
Fashion brands including Burberry, Uniqlo, Mango, and more have already pledged to donate millions of dollars worth of PPE products to hospitals around the globe.
Other PPEs like face shields, disposable gowns, goggles, scrub caps, booties to cover shoes, and full-body biohazard suits are also needed by hospital staff right now, says Dr. Patel. But they too need to be made using medical-grade materials. If you think that you or your business has the capacity to manufacture items of this nature, it’s recommended that you first fill out this form by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC). The NYCEDC’s website also contains information on how to donate any PPEs that you own personally, as well as other ways to give money to the cause.
As for homemade masks for non-healthcare workers, the need for them is still somewhat up for discussion. The CDC clearly states that unless you’re caring for someone who is ill, you do not need to wear any type of face mask when traveling outside. “Face masks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers,” their website reads. According to Dr. Patel, “Some studies show that it’s more dangerous to wear homemade masks compared to hospital-grade masks because the sweat can trap more microbes and the material is too porous so it allows viruses to go through the mask.” She does say, though, that there isn’t currently enough research to say with 100% certainty whether or not wearing nothing at all is safer than wearing a homemade mask, or vice versa.
#BREAKING LA Mayor Eric Garcetti is recommending that Angelenos wear non-medical face coverings or masks while in public for necessitieshttps://t.co/GNnhrsUT5B
Things get more complicated when you consider Wednesday’s announcement by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, which advised all citizens of the metropolis to wear some form of face-covering when going on essential trips to the grocery store, pharmacy, etc. “The face coverings do not have to be hospital-grade but need to cover the nose and mouth,” a representative from L.A.’s Riverside County said. “For example, bandannas, fabric masks, and neck gaiters are acceptable. Fabric covers and bandannas can be washed and used again.”
The new protocol was made following new information on COVID-19. “When the situation changes, the rulebook changes,” says Riverside Country’s public health officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser.
Governor Cuomo advised that anyone who is over the age of 70 and/or is immuno-compromised should wear a mask at all times, as well as anyone who is around someone who fits either of these descriptions.
Even so, the CDC has yet to change its stance on the matter of homemade masks. “I can tell you that the data and this issue of whether it’s going to contribute [to prevention] is being aggressively reviewed as we speak,” CDC Director Robert Redfield told NPR.
If you’re able to make yourself and your family masks at home, just make sure to use the right materials. “The thicker the fabric, the better: think heavy cotton T-shirt or a thick, felt-like fabric,” Linsey Marr, a Virginia Tech scientist told The New York Times. The Times also suggests using 100% cotton fabric. For the best results, only use brand-new materials, and wash them on the warmest possible setting prior to starting construction. If you only make one mask, simply hand wash it at night and ensure that it is fully dry before wearing it again.
Wearing a face mask is just one measure you can take to stay healthy, but it’s not the only way to protect yourself and the people around you. Social distancing, staying inside as much as possible, and washing your hands often will also go a long way in reducing the spread of the virus.
COVID-19 has been declared a global pandemic. Go to the CDC website for the latest information on symptoms, prevention, and other resources.
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If you’re an avid reader of Refinery29, you probably already know how much we love a good sale. We do, after all, have an entire column dedicated to them (it’s called The Score, you should check it out). But while any discount rack has its perks, some sales are inevitably more fruitful than others. Case in point: Aritzia’s Thanks To You Sale.
Yesterday, Toronto-based fashion brand Aritzia launched a store-wide sale, something that fans of the brand know usually only happens once a year. This one, though, is special. For the Thanks To You Sale, Aritzia has marked every slip skirt, chunky knit, and pair of vintage jeans down 20%, with all of the profits from the sale going toward their Community Relief Fund, a collection dedicated to helping the company’s employees and their families who have been affected by COVID-19, whether it be physically, financially, or otherwise. The promotion will run until Friday night and has already — in the mere 24 hours since it went live — raised over $3 million.
As for the sale selection itself, there’s a little bit of everything. Faux leather pants, WFH sweatsuits, springtime prairie dresses, and more — you name it, it’s 20% off right now at Aritzia. Have a possibly postponed wedding to buy a dress for? They’ve got you covered. Need a classic black blazer for all those Zoom meetings you’ve been joining? Find it here. Basically, all your fashion needs, whether they are comfort- or style-based, are just waiting to be snatched up during this limited-time deal.
Ahead, check out our favorite finds from Aritzia’s Thanks To You Sale.
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Denim Forum High-Waisted, Loose-Fit Jeans, $, available at Aritzia
करीना कपूर एक ओर तो लॉकडाउन के दौरान अपनी निजी जिंदगी की झलक फैन्स के साथ शेयर कर रही हैं तो वहीं दूसरी ओर उनके ग्लैमरस अंदाज को दिखाती तस्वीरें सोशल मीडिया पर आग लगा रही हैं।
एक्टर विक्की कौशल संग ‘लव पर स्क्वायर फुट’ फिल्म से अपनी पहचान बनाने वाली एक्ट्रेस आज किसी पहचान की मोहताज नहीं हैं। भले ही अंगीरा का नाम आज बी-टाउन की उन फेमस एक्ट्रेस की लिस्ट में शुमार नहीं है, लेकिन अपनी मासूमियत, क्यूट लुक्स और बोल्ड आदाओं से वह आज भी करोड़ों दिलों पर राज करती हैं। इन दिनों बाहरी दुनिया से ब्रेक लेकर अंगीरा अपने क्वारंटाइन मूड को खुलकर एन्जॉय कर रही हैं। जी हां, ऐसा हम नहीं कह रहे बल्कि उनका इंस्टाग्राम खुद इस बात का गवाह है। बीते कुछ दिनों से सोशल मीडिया पर अंगीरा धर की कुछ तस्वीरें जमकर बवाल मचा रही हैं। इन तस्वीरों से हमारा तो नजरें हटाना मुश्किल हुआ ही, यकीनन आप भी देखते रह जाएंगे। एक्ट्रेस अंगीरा सोशल मीडिया पर काफी एक्टिव रहती हैं और हमेशा ही अपनी खूबसूरत तस्वीरों के चलते सारी लाइमलाइट अपने नाम कर लेती हैं। अंगीरा के इंस्टाग्राम पर उनके एक से बढ़कर एक लुक देखने को मिलते हैं। हाल ही में उनका नो मेकअप वाला लुक काफी पसंद किया जा रहा है। इस तस्वीर में एक तरफ अंगीरा जहां कलरफुल प्रिंटेड टी-शर्ट में नजर आ रही हैं। वहीं दूसरी तरफ उनका ग्रे टी-शर्ट में सनलाइट लुक भी कमाल का है। ( ये भी पढ़ें: ) अंगीरा अपनी कोई भी फोटो सोशल मीडिया पर शेयर करती हैं तो उसे वायरल होने में जरा भी टाइम नहीं लगता। ऐक्ट्रेस के इंस्टा अकाउंट पर आप एक नजर डालेंगे तो आपको उनके कई खूबसूरत लुक देखने को मिल जाएंगे। 25 मई 1988 को श्रीनगर में जन्मी अंगीरा आखिरी बार बॉलीवुड एक्टर विद्युत जामवाल के अपोजिट फिल्म ‘कमांडो 3’ में नजर आई थी। हालांकि, अंगीरा को पहचान साल 2015 में आई वेब सीरीज ‘बैंग बाजा बारात’ से मिली थी। इस वेब सीरीज में अंगीरा ने एक इंडिपेंडेंट लड़की की भूमिका निभाई थी, जिसने उन्हें रातों रात स्टार बना दिया। यही नहीं, इससे पहले अंगीरा यूटीवी बिंदास के शो ‘बेग बॉरो स्टील’ को होस्ट भी कर चुकी हैं। साथ ही साथ कैडबरी सिल्क, डोमिनोज़ इंडिया जैसे कई बड़े ब्रांड्स का ऐड फेस भी बन चुकी हैं। आपको बता दें अंगीरा अपने नेचुरल लुक्स के लिए काफी फेमस हैं। उनके सॉफ्ट कर्ल्स, ब्राउन आंखें और क्यूट स्माइल किसी को भी उनका दीवाना बनाने के लिए काफी है। उनका ड्रेसिंग सेंस इतना कमाल का है जिसकी वजह से वो सुर्खियों में छाई रहती हैं। फेमस डिज़ाइनर नीता लूला के वाइट रफल्स गाउन में अंगीरा की खूबसूरती देखते ही बन रही थी। मिनिमल मेकअप न्यूड लिप्स, कर्ल हेयर उनके लुक को स्टाइलिश बनाने में कोई कसर नहीं छोड़ रहे थे। zee cine awards के लिहाज से अंगीरा का ये लुक एकदम परफेक्ट था। Diagold Jewels की तरफ से वाइट डिमांड इयररिंग्स उनके लुक को पूरा कर रहे थे। वेस्टर्न तो वेस्टर्न, मैडम का देसी अंदाज भी किसी से कम नहीं है। येलो मस्टर्ड कॉटन सिल्क साड़ी में अंगीरा गजब की खूबसूरत लग रही हैं। आंका फैब्रिक द्वारा डिज़ाइन की हुई साड़ी को अंगीरा ने मल्टीकलर के बैकलेस ब्लाउज़ के साथ पेअर किया हुआ है। सिंपल मेकअप कानों में लंबे-लंबे गोल्ड डिजाइन मकबरा इयररिंग्स उनकी खूबसूरती में चार चांद लगाने के लिए काफी थे। यकीनन अंगीरा की ये तस्वीर ऐसी है जिसे देखकर कोई भी उन पर दिल हार जाए। ( ये भी पढ़ें:) अंगीरा धर के जिस लुक ने हमारा सबसे ज्यादा ध्यान खींचा वो था उनका ‘कमांडो-3’ की सक्सेस पार्टी वाला लुक। डिज़ाइनर अम्बिका लाल के एमरल्ड ग्रीन ट्यूब हैंड एम्ब्रॉयडरी ड्रेस में अंगीरा ने न्यूड मेकअप के साथ स्मोकी आईज रेड लिप कलर और बालों को खुला छोड़ा हुआ था। इस ड्रेस में अंगीरा अपना फिगर फ्लॉन्ट करते हुए बेहद सुंदर दिखाई दे रही थीं। इतना ही नहीं, ड्रेस के साथ मैचिंग स्लीपर्स उनकी खूबसूरती को दोगुना करने के लिए काफी थे।
