It’s True—Fashion People Are Swapping Their Foam Flip Flops for This Elevated Alternative

While I’ll always have a soft spot for a classic foam flip flop in the height of summer, I can’t deny that some styles skew a little too casual for anything beyond the beach. My trusty Havaianas will forever have a place in my seaside bag but, if I’m heading into the city, I tend to reach for something a little more elevated, like a suede or leather pair. There’s a balance to be struck. read more

A Week In San Francisco Bay Area On A $91,000 Salary

Was there an expectation for you to attend higher education? Did you participate in any form of higher education? If yes, how did you pay for it?
Education was a very high priority in my family. My parents are both highly educated and there was always an expectation to earn a four-year degree. There was also an expectation to attend graduate school at some point, although there was less of an emphasis on a graduate degree than on a bachelor’s degree. I have a bachelor’s and master’s degree, both in public policy. Because of how much my parents prioritized and valued higher education, they paid the full cost of attendance for me to attend college and graduate school. read more

Your Horoscope This Week: May 25 To 31

Cosmic beings, are you ready for a lighter and freer season of your life? This is it. On May 25th at 8:59 p.m. EST, Mercury, the planet of communication, enters Gemini, followed by the New Moon in Gemini on May 26th at 11:02 p.m. EST. After trekking through the emotionally charged waters of the Scorpio full moon and the slow, grounding earthiness of Taurus Season, this new moon week hits different. It’s giving: fresh air, clear skies, renewed curiosity, and permission to float a little. If the first half of May felt like being caught in a burning ocean of emotional depth, the final week is the breath you finally get to take after swimming through it. The cosmos are clearing, and the vibe? Laughter, love, lightness, and play. read more