Simone Biles’s Wedding Ball Gown Had a Leg Slit For a Very Specific Reason

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles is officially a Galia Lahav bride. She walked down the aisle to her husband, Houston Texans player Jonathan Owens, in a plunging halter gown from the brand with a tiered ruffle skirt, tying the knot for the first time in Houston ahead of a Cabo, Mexico, wedding one week later. The first dress featured a striking open-back silhouette and simple thin straps tied in a neat bow. The 26-year-old star wore her hair in a high ponytail and finished her look with white ankle-strap stiletto sandals. read more

Salary Story: I Doubled My Salary (After Tax) By Becoming A Contractor

After working in a toxic environment for a year, I changed jobs to work in another media company. The role was advertised as a features writer but was actually a copywriter and I didn’t expect to find myself in this field. I worked there for nearly four years on €30,000 and left last month. Although my experience had grown and my role had changed vastly over the years (and I had furthered my education by doing a master’s), getting a salary increase was a battle. I eventually got a 10% increase to €33,000 in 2020 but this was after months and months of meetings and fighting my case. This was mostly due to my manager not advocating for me, despite my monthly one-on-ones always being completely positive. Fighting for a salary increase and title change took quite a toll on my mental health so I knew that when it was time for another increase, I’d rather leave than have to go through the process again. read more

7 Celebrity Outfits That Are Making Me Rethink My Sweatpants

Every so often, celebrities will step out wearing something that makes it seem they’re just like us. Though, I’d like to think they’re a little better at some things, including styling 4-year-old sweatpants in a way that actually looks good. No matter how effortless celebs make walking out of the house in baggy sweats look, it’s not an easy feat. But that doesn’t mean we can’t get on their level. read more