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02-07-2025
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33 Versatile Summer-To-Fall Fashion Pieces
A casual vest top that a reviewer nicknamed their "Business Barbie" fit, and they sure are right! (Especially if Barbie is working out of Malibu and needs something that's profesh and not too heavy to transition from summer to fall.) Promising review: "Business Barbie. Super great top for work! I've worn it multiple times, and it is perfect to pair with jeans for a business casual vibe. I live in Central Florida and wanted something professional-looking but breathable, so it's perfect since it's sleeveless. I have trouble with blazer styles because I have a big bust, but I don't have any issues buttoning with this. It is low cut so if you're going more conservative you'll need a tank top underneath but if you're going for a sexier look you'll want no bra or boob tape. Also, love the color pink!" —Kirby RobertsGet it from Amazon for $42.66+ (available in sizes XS–3X and 16 colors). A Henley tanktop you'll want now *and* when your forgetful self is easily startled when the weather starts to cool off again, because this will be the perfect layer-it-under-a-shacket piece come autumn! Promising review: "I love love love this shirt and plan to buy more colors. The material doesn't feel cheap and the buttons work great." —Morgan McKellipsGet it from Amazon for $17.91 (available in sizes S–XXL and 26 colors). A pair of flowy ruffle shorts guaranteed to have you cheerfully singing, "Here Comes the Sun" every time you put them on but then also ready for cool vibes with a sweater and a jacket when the leaves start to fall. Promising reviews: "LOVE LOVE LOVE. You need this skort! I'm 5'8' with a long torso and struggle to find bottoms that come up high enough for my liking. This checked all the boxes! I was comfortable and stayed cool!" —Logan"Very flowy, light, and breezy. Tie drawstring waist is functional and the shorts underneath are perfect for being able to be active without showing anything." —KCleveGet it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in sizes XS–XXL and 25 colors). Or a flowy ruffle skirt if you want the same energy, but ~twirl-able.~ (Psst. They also have a 100% cotton lining to be EXTRA comfy during your summer outings and will pair nicely over your leggings, too!) Promising review: "Perfect skirt for the summer and very comfortable. Very light (but not too thin), comfy, and breathable material. Can be dressed up or down. I loved my first one to much, I ordered two more lol." —Spm628Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 36 colors). A vintage-style graphic tee because you can never have too many go-to tees in your closet, and reviewers LOVE the length and comfortability of these! Quintessential summer and fall staple piece? Yes, please! Promising review: "These shirts fit me great at a 5XL. Plenty of room without being baggy, nice stretch, a great length, and super soft fabric. I have 3 so far, and will definitely order more." —LReinhardtGet it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in sizes XL–5XL and 32 styles). A linen collared blouse to have an elevated moment, but without elevating your body temperature right along with it. If you're like me and early fall is for layers but not sweating, you'll be happy to see this in your closet come September, too! Promising reviews: "It's super comfortable and breathable and I love how it looks." —Christyn Rodeheaver"I've been wearing these shirts in summer for a couple of years. Got em in all different colors. I wash them in warm water and hang to dry and have had no problem with shrinkage. Nice roomy light cotton shirt with a classic clean look." —LevanterGet it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in sizes 16–26 and 10 colors). A short-sleeve waisted buttondown if you want some academic vibes thrown into your summer and your fall wardrobes. Get it from Anthropologie for $108 (available in sizes XXS–3X, petite sizes, and two colors). An ol' faithful, summer-ready maxi dress because no matter the trend, you can literally never go wrong with this ultra comfy standby. (Your slip-on sneakers and boots called — they want in on this outfit, too.) A sleeveless T-shirt dress so you don't have to think about itchy, scratchy sleeves messing with your floaty, care-free vibes while still looking ~fabulous~. Plus, they come in totally-layer-friendly colors so your jackets can get in on the action when it's their time to shine. An off-the-shoulder top: Sandy called and said Summer Lovin' is in. If you've been hunting for the perfect sunshine-y going-out top, it's time to add this to your cart. And you'll be ready for when ~school~ (or work, or whatever you've got going on when the weather cools) starts in the fall. Promising review: "I purchased the shirt in black first and was immediately obsessed — I had to get it in another color ASAP! The material is butter soft (think like Lulu leggings) and thick. It's double-layered, so it's not see-through at all. I could literally live in it. The sleeves/cut make it look a bit more dressed up while still being casual." —CourtneeGet it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 19 colors). A Quince European linen short shirt because summer camp fashion deserves a spot in your summer and your fall wardrobes with this cute collar-and-buttons silhouette. I LOVE mine as a light layer in the Texas heat, and will button it up for a base layer this autumn! Honestly, I am SO impressed with Quince! I had *heard* good things, but now I am HOOKED on the quality and the classic styles that don't feel like "fast-fashion" trends that are going to go out of style the minute the wind review: "A classic shirt. I love it — the material, the fit, the look. It fits true to size and goes with everything." —Ann it from Quince for $34.90+ (available in sizes XS–XL, 1X–3X, and eight colors). Or a Quince cashmere tee for a snuggly look without making your arms and neck feel like they're getting strangled by too much fabric. I actually have this ~on order~ FOR THE PURPOSE OF WEARING NOW AND IN THE FALL. I'm excited to give some of my go-to season-less staples an upgrade. Promising reviews: "These are my new favorites — have four colors and wear them often. They are all clean, fresh, and 'pill-less' even after all the wearings. Keep adding colors and I'll keep adding to my collection." —Marianne E. "This cashmere top is light and perfect for a night out. It runs a tad big/wide so size down if you want it more fitted. Have received many compliments. Love the ivory!" —NancyGet it from Quince for $44.90+ (available in sizes XS–XL, 1X–3X, and five colors). A wrap dress for an A+ kind of fit. Lots of reviewers dress it up and down, so no matter the many shenanigans you have planned for yourself, this dress will be ready to rock right along with you no matter the weather! A perfect-length floral print romper if flowers and romping about are two of your favorite things about this time of year. Soft, stretchy, and lightweight, you'll be so happy to have this romper on deck for all your goings-on and as the perfect base layer come pumpkin season. A ribbed and collared tank top to show off your summer tan now and then give the ~illusion~ of a long-sleeved shirt beneath your blazers come September. Promising review: "This dressier sleeveless shirt is so great, that I wanted to order in other colors. Living in TX, I really need 'dressy and comfy' sleeveless shirts. This was a rare find. I wish I had bought it in every color. Great for the office, casual events, really anywhere." —CharleneGet it from Target for $18 (available in sizes XS–4X and four colors). A tie-front midi dress because if warm weather isn't for effortless twirling and farmers market vibes, then what are we even doing here? Lightweight and backless, this dress is as practical as it is gorgeous. Or a similar tie-front satin dress if you want the same look but different material. (Or you just love the style so much, you want a plethora of color and style options!) A pair of cute utility overalls to make sure you have a new, COMFY staple that will take you all the way from July to November. A fit that can do summer hangouts and double as a Thanksgiving OOTD really does deserve a round of applause. 👏🏻 Promising review: I purchased these overalls from the store. I honestly don't think I would have picked them out online because it doesn't truly show the color. It's not much different, but the edges of the material a slightly faded, which gives it a warmer feel. I love the color. The legs are barrel jean style and run a little short. They run true to size." —Amyc44Get it from Free People for $148 (available in sizes XS–XL and two colors). A strappy bodycon mini dress reviewers love for its compression-like security, and you will love for its chic and effortless look. Throw on some strappy, chunky heels and you'll never feel "strapped" for a warm-weather formal outfit again! Some baggy overalls so you can be comfy and fashionable through all the seasons! It's truly a choose-your-own-adventure on what you'll pair underneath: tank top, sweater, tee, or just a basic cami. You've got 100 different options for 100 different seasons. (Or, at least, the four we *do* have.) A pair of ultra-high-rise Levi's jeans to ensure you've always got the perfect bottoms to match literally all of your tops, no matter if they're summery or autumnal. A floral dress because it's always a good policy to have floral prints in your wardrobe. A flower a day keeps the outfit blues away, and this one in particular can be dressed up, down, and all around! Promising review: "Really great dress. I wore it to work and got compliments on it from co-workers and customers all day. It's cute, but professional-looking. Could be dressed up, with heels and jewelry, but dressed down with a jean jacket and sneakers. Very versatile." —llcarrollGet it from Amazon for $50.99 (available in sizes XS–XXL and 37 colors). A pair of palazzo pants that reviewers love for giving the illusion of a maxi skirt with the non-chafing comfort of pants. A mesh strapless midi dress as summer-ific or autumnal as you want it to be! Plus, it comes in lots of different prints and colors, so you're bound to find many new faves to add to your closet. Promising review: "Beautiful and comfortable, the top stays up easily no need to fuss with it. Recommend to size up one size as the slit is pretty high up." —ElizabethreneeGet it from Urban Outfitters for $69 (available in sizes XS–XL and 15 colors). A soft, stretchy longline sports bra to give your wardrobe the perfect layering piece or to wear all on its own. It's padded and offers medium support, so it'll be a great fit for low-impact exercise outings (hell-o walks in the parks with friends!) or for general everyday wear. A pair of high-waisted bike shorts if you want a sporty look to go with your fave tees or want some beneath-the-skirt anti-chafing superpowers on your side when the weather turns cooler. A pair of high-waisted pants with a tie-waist so you can give your wardrobe a supercharge of cute sophistication. And these have an elastic waist, so you get all the chicness of Real Pants (TM) without having to worry about being uncomfortable. A button-down polka-dot midi dress if your fave part of The Notebook is Rachel McAdams' wardrobe. (Warning: Hot characters in rowboats might appear when you put this on.) A relaxed and stretchy off-the-shoulder jumpsuit so you can look cute for all your picnic/brunch/movie theater plans. With elastic at the waist and in the cuffs around the ankles, you're sure to get the perfect fit for YOU. A perfectly summer-ific linen jumpsuit for all your warm weather events, but also easily converts to OOTDs year-round with a cardigan or beloved sweater. We love a versatile capsule wardrobe piece! Promising review: "I got this in two colors. Black and light blue. The detail on the front is pretty and sexy. I got a small and it fits true to size. It can be dressed up or down. Perfect for summer and could be transitioned into fall with a jacket or cardigan." —Stacy SGet it from Amazon for $45.99 (available in sizes S–XL and 19 colors). A pair of pull-on skinny jeans with an elastic waistband so you can be ultra comfy and ultra cute, no matter what the weather app is shouting about that day. A two-pack of slim-fit tank tops for outfits that are twice as nice (and easy) to put together. Promising review: "This is a great basic tank top that is long enough for us moms and very soft! I wear this to sleep in, to the gym, and running errands. I love the length. It is so soft, no matter how many times it's washed. Highly recommend!" —RJL"Super cute for spring, summer, fall wear under blazers." —Kirstie MyGet it from Amazon for $12.90 for a pack of two (available in sizes XS–XXL and 37 color combinations). A pair of denim pull-on pants that are as comfy as they are versatile. Get all the glam and classic vibes of denim but without the buttons and zippers digging into your skin the second you sit down to enjoy some TikTok scrolling. Get them from H&M for $29.99 (available in sizes XXS–XXL and two colors).
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The World's Hardest Beatles ‘Abbey Road' Quiz
The Beatles' Abbey Road has been a classic ever since they released it in 1969 — their most popular album, and one of the most acclaimed and influential rock albums ever made. It's their all-time biggest hit, yet it just keeps getting more beloved every year. On the Rolling Stone list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, Abbey Road came in higher than any other Beatles album, at Number Five. It's got classics like 'Come Together,' 'Here Comes the Sun,' 'Something,' and the Side Two medley. But like every album the Beatles made, it's got its own mysteries, from the walrus gumboot to the mojo filter. So here it is: the ultimate Abbey Road quiz. Some questions are for casual fans; others are strictly for the hardcore geeks. And some are just for the most obsessive Fabs scholars. How well do you know Abbey Road? Take this quiz and find out. Sun, sun, sun, here it comes. Zero to 30 percent: Welcome to Abbey Road. You're a fan who's just one of the countless people who've gotten their worlds rocked by the Beatles over the years. You have a lot to look forward to, as you keep digging deeper into their story and their music. There's so much to explore. So keep going. As Paul once said, 'Unless you stop yourself, there's no stopping yourself.' More from Rolling Stone See Dua Lipa Cover Sinead O'Connor, the Beatles on U.K. Tour Stops Take the World's Hardest Quiz: David Bowie Beyoncé Thanks Paul McCartney for 'Writing One of the Best Songs Ever Made' 31 to 60 percent: Well done. You are an advanced Abbey Road scholar, dropping pataphysical science. You go deep with the Beatles and this album. You know your monkey finger from your spinal cracker. You've studied the extras on the Deluxe Edition. No need to stop here, since there's so much Beatles history to explore. 61 to 100 percent: Congratulations — you are a true Abbey Road obsessive. Not only have you memorized this album, you know the lore and history that goes with it. You've spent late nights all alone with a test tube, or at least your beat-up old vinyl copy of this album. You've probably even held up a butter knife to the back cover to see if you can find the skull. We salute you. Looking for more Rolling Stone ? Try these: The World's Hardest Taylor Swift QuizThe World's Hardest The Office QuizThe World's Hardest Saturday Night Live QuizThe World's Hardest Billy Joel QuizThe World's Hardest Bob Dylan Quiz The World's Hardest Bruce Springsteen QuizThe World's Hardest U2 QuizThe World's Hardest Pink Floyd QuizThe World's Hardest Rolling Stones QuizThe World's Hardest The Who QuizThe World's Hardest David Bowie Quiz Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
Buzz Feed
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
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29 Warm Weather Pieces From Amazon To Wear This Summer
FYI: Amazon Prime Day is coming! A casual vest top that a reviewer nicknamed their "Business Barbie" fit, and they sure are right! (Especially if Barbie is working out of Malibu and needs something that's profesh and not too heavy.) Promising review: "Business Barbie. Super great top for work! I've worn it several times, and it is perfect to pair with jeans for a business casual vibe. I live in Central Florida and wanted something professional-looking but breathable, so it's perfect since it's sleeveless. I have trouble with blazer styles because I have a big bust, but I don't have any issues buttoning up with this. It is low cut so if you're going more conservative you'll need a tank top underneath but if you're going for a sexier look you'll want no bra or boob tape. Also, love the color pink!" —Kirby RobertsPrice: $39.99 (available in sizes XS–3X and 16 colors) A sleeveless romper if you want a touch of ~snazzy~ along with your I-don't-want-to-be-too-hot adventures. Made with built-in shorts and ultra-breathable material, you'll be ready for everything from the pickleball court, to European summer adventures, or to a quick walk around the block before plunging back into your AC! Promising review: "Wow. I don't usually leave reviews, but this is probably one of the best things I've bought on Amazon in the last five years. I've bought so many dresses/rompers like this in the past, and none of them have fit right, either too tight in the thigh area or they give me a very boxy figure. Has some nice stretch to it without it being baggy and covers everything. The adjustable straps are a nice touch. I can't wait to order in more colors!! Great for the zoo or Disneyland, you don't have to worry about your thighs chafing like with jeans or shorts! I would say it's true to size." —CaitlinPrice: $32.89 (available in sizes S–XL and 10 colors) A pair of Cushionaire cork footbed sandals so you can get that Super Popular Nature-Sandal look, for less than half the price! Which also means you can pick, like, FOUR DIFFERENT COLORS for the price of one pair from "that brand." You're welcome. Promising review: "I am really impressed with these sandals! The quality is excellent for the price, and they're surprisingly comfortable for long walks. They fit true to size, which is always a relief when ordering footwear online. Versatile enough to wear for both work and casual outings, these sandals have definitely become a go-to in my wardrobe. Highly recommend!" —Kindle CustomerPrice: $34.99 (available in sizes 5–12, in wide sizes, and 21 colors) A pair of flowy ruffle shorts guaranteed to have you cheerfully singing, "Here Comes the Sun" every time you put them on. Promising reviews: "LOVE LOVE LOVE. You need this skort! I'm 5'8' with a long torso and struggle to find bottoms that come up high enough for my liking. This checked all the boxes! I was comfortable and stayed cool!" —Logan"Very flowy, light and breezy. Tie drawstring waist is functional and the shorts underneath are perfect for being able to be active without showing anything." —KClevePrice: $34.99 (available in sizes XS–XXL and 25 colors) Or a flowy ruffle skirt if you want the same energy, but ~twirl-able.~ (Psst. They also have a 100% cotton lining to be EXTRA comfy during your summer outings!) Promising review: "Perfect skirt for the summer and very comfortable. Very light (but not too thin), comfy, and breathable material. Can be dressed up or down. I loved my first one to much, I ordered two more lol." —Spm628Price: $28.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 36 colors) A henley tanktop you'll want now *and* when your forgetful self is easily startled when the weather starts to cool off again, because this will be the perfect layer-it-under-a-shacket piece come autumn! Promising review: "I love love love this shirt and plan to buy more colors. The material doesn't feel cheap and the buttons work great." —Morgan McKellipsPrice: $14.38+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 26 colors) A pair of Crocs Brooklyn low wedge sandals reviewers will tell one believes are Crocs. But they are *just* as comfy and stylish as the OGs! I've had these for literal YEARS and I am amazed every time I wear them at how versatile they are without hurting my feet in the slightest! Promising review: "I'm a wedding photographer, which means I am on my feet for 10+ hour days and I NEED comfortable but cute footwear. I was actually surprised Crocs have these! I looked through the reviews and pictures in the reviews, I was worried about the platform breaking like it did for many others. So far, I have used it for weddings, photo shoots, and even going out at night! I REALLY LOVE THIS PRODUCT! It is super comfortable, and looks cute!! If you're looking for some comfortable wedges, please stop looking anywhere else, these are it!" —AnaPrice: $50+ (available in sizes 4–11 and four colors) A vintage-style graphic tee because you can never have too many go-to tees in your closet, and reviewers LOVE the length and comfortability of these! Promising review: "These shirts fit me great at a 5XL. Plenty of room without being baggy, nice stretch, a great length, and super soft fabric. I have three so far, and will definitely order more." —LReinhardtPrice: $19.99 (available in sizes XL–5XL and 32 styles) A linen collared blouse to have an elevated moment, but without elevating your body temperature right along with it. Promising reviews: "It's super comfortable and breathable and I love how it looks." —Christyn Rodeheaver"I've been wearing these shirts in summer for a couple of years. Got em in all different colors. I wash them in warm water and hang to dry and have had no problem with shrinkage. Nice roomy light cotton shirt with a classic clean look." —LevanterPrice: $17.99+ (available in sizes 16–26 and 12 colors) A high-waisted palazzo trouser that reviewers love for giving the illusion of a maxi skirt with the nonchafing comfort of pants. (And nonmelting abilities, too, bless!) An ol' faithful, summer-ready maxi dress because no matter the trend, you can literally never go wrong with this ultra comfy standby. (Your slip-on sneakers called — they want in on this outfit, too.) A sleeveless T-shirt dress so you don't have to think about itchy, scratchy sleeves messing with your floaty, care-free vibes while still looking ~fabulous~. An off-the-shoulder top: Sandra Dee called and said Summer Lovin' is in. If you've been hunting for the perfect sunshine-y going-out top, it's time to add this to your cart. Promising review: "I purchased the shirt in black first and was immediately obsessed — I had to get it in another color ASAP! The material is butter soft (think like Lulu leggings) and thick. It's double-layered, so it's not see-through at all. I could literally live in it. The sleeves/cut make it look a bit more dressed up while still being casual." —CourtneePrice: $14.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 19 colors) A yee-haw open-front tied crop for when you want a little bit country, a little bit trend-setting, and a whole lot ❄️cool. ❄️ AND you can keep it out when the weather cools off in the fall and use it as a layering piece, too! A two-fer bargain, y'all. A pair of breathable sneakers because your feet deserve to be just as comfy (if not COMFIER) than the rest of you. These sneaks' were made for walkin', and that's just what they'll do without getting sweat all over you! A coveted V-neck button tunic all your fave romantasy heroines are wearing to save the world and save it ~sweat-free~. Nobody has time to worry about uncomfy sleeve lengths and weird collars while they're out and about in Fairy Court Throne Love Dragon Kingdom. A two-piece muslin set as comfy as it is put-together so you can look effortlessly chic and not pull a Wicked Witch of the West the moment you step outside of your air conditioned front door. A wrap dress for an A+ kind of fit. Lots of reviewers dress it up and down, so no matter the many shenanigans you have planned for yourself, this dress will be ready to rock right along with you! A matching chiffon crop top and skirt cover-up set if you want in on some of those goddess summer vibes. Persephone would have chucked the pomegranate if she had seen this jumpsuit first. A two-pack of beloved crewneck tees you'll turn to so often, you'll wonder how you didn't buy these years ago. Perfectly paired with pants, shorts, or skirts, this style shirt is a classic for a reason: It goes with EVERYTHING! A stretchy and breathable long sleeve tee designed to keep the rays off your skin and therefore keep you cooler than if you were wearing ~nothing at all~. (Can't recommend. Very little SPF protection in that route, tbh.) And finally, some cloud slides that promise to be your pedicure's best friend — comfy, easy-breezy slides that let your on-trend butter yellow toenails do all the talking. A pack of racerback tanks perfect for outdoor concerts, pool-side lounging, and basically everything you've got on your summer calendar. Plus, there are three of them to a pack, so you're basically over halfway to your new summer capsule wardrobe with one click! A Columbia "freezer" dress with cooling technology so you can still look as pretty as a princess all while feeling as icy as a misunderstood queen on a frozen mountain. (Perfect for any travels into the unknown, you get me?) A Hanes wireless bra with cooling mesh if boob sweat is your mortal enemy and you want to kiss it goodbye for good without the discomfort of a wire dragging you down. A set of lightweight PJs because Mr. Sandman might not be in league with Mr. Freeze, but that's no reason for YOU to suffer through unnecessary night sweats at night. Save yourself (and your zzzs!) by setting yourself up for comfy, cool, and cute sleeping success. A ponytail baseball cap you might as well leave by your door because you're going to grab this time and time again. Reviewers LOVE this cap because it keeps your hair out of your face, the sun from your eyes, and you get to keep your messy bun or high pony intact. Promising review: "I love these hats! I have a small head so I need something that adjusts easily, and these work great. I really like the colors and the edgy textured look on the rim. They're comfortable, look great, and great value for money. They offer great sun protection, the material is high quality, and the sizing is perfect. I also really love that I can wear these with a ponytail or a high bun. I would purchase again!" —Kirsten M EikePrice: $14.99+ (available in 42 styles) A pair of high-waisted quick-dry running shorts because whether you're running on the treadmill or running errands, the last thing you need is a waistband digging into your side or underwear fabric bunching up between your legs. These lovelies have a stretch underwear liner and a no-slip waistband to avoid all those pesky pitfalls! A perfect-length floral print romper if flowers and romping about are two of your favorite things about this time of year. Soft, stretchy, and lightweight, you'll be so happy to have this romper on deck for all your goings-on.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Julia Roberts shares an unseen picture of her son on his 18th birthday, fans in tears over her sweet tribute to her golden boy
Julia Roberts just dropped a rare mum moment on Instagram, and fans cannot handle the cuteness overload. Known as one of Hollywood's most private celebs, Julia decided to give the internet a surprise treat by posting a heartwarming birthday tribute for her youngest son, Henry, who just turned 18. Yes, eighteen. The emo post shared by Julia Roberts While most celebs are busy flooding the 'Gram with red carpet kisses and aesthetic family portraits, Julia has pretty much kept her fam out of the public eye for over two decades. But on Wednesday, June 18, she pressed pause on that privacy rule, because how could she not celebrate her 'golden boy's golden birthday' in the most adorable way? The Pretty Woman icon posted a nostalgic snap of Henry as a tween, and honestly? He is the spitting image of his dad, Danny Moder. With his white tee, vibrant green hoodie, and shoulder-length golden-blonde locks, baby Henry gave serious 'surfer poet' vibes as he stared solemnly into the camera. And the resemblance to his cinematographer dad? Uncanny. Julia Roberts Instagram To soundtrack the soft chaos, Julia paired the photo with The Beatles' Here Comes the Sun, and fans basically started sobbing on cue. According to insiders, Julia called Henry her 'beacon of light' and declared that she loves him endlessly. She sealed the emotional package with hashtags like #goldenboy and #goldenbirthday because, of course, the moment had to be extra golden. Celebs commented on her post Cue the celeb besties. Jennifer Aniston and Rita Wilson were quick to jump into the comments, flooding Julia's post with love and birthday wishes. Honestly, name a more wholesome crossover. And while Julia usually saves her son-mum moments for special occasions, she did gush about Henry during her December appearance on The Tonight Show. At the time, she revealed that he was living his best life as a temporary only child after his older siblings, Hazel and Phinnaeus, headed off to uni. Still, she admitted that he sometimes misses the sibling chaos. Roberts may not post much, but when she does, it is pure gold.
Los Angeles Times
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Diego Cardoso is painting L.A. as it really moves, one street at a time
One afternoon this spring, the artist Diego Cardoso traced the light. We were standing inside his downtown Los Angeles studio as he explained the origin of 'Here Comes the Sun,' a painting of literal and metaphorical intersections. 'These are very old streets in the midst of Lincoln Heights, which was the center of the east side,' he says, tracking his finger up and down the crosswalk in the artwork. 'If there was an East L.A., it was born here.' As with many of Cardoso's paintings, which swell with color and share a gentle wonder in who and how they illuminate, it first stopped me in my tracks, and then asked me to consider its meaning. 'Here Comes the Sun' is a depiction of Los Cinco Puntos, or 5 Points, a cultural core for eastsiders that braids the intersections of Indiana Street, Lorena Street and East Cesar Chavez Avenue. Deep, rich yellows and soft sea-greens overflow across the canvas, resonant in layers of acrylic and oil. Shadows lean forward denoting time passed. One woman stands at the lip of the sidewalk, waiting to cross. East L.A. is where Cardoso, who is 73, came of age as an artist. 'That was the gateway,' he says of the neighborhood. Cardoso was raised in a family of creative professionals. His father was a journalist who co-founded Ondas Azuayas, one of the first radio stations in Cuenca, Ecuador, the city where Cardoso was born. The family later opened a record store that was run by his mother. 'Everything was vinyl,' he says. Art was always in Cardoso's orbit, and much later, as he honed his craft, initially as a photographer before painting captured his eye, he fell into the universe of David Hockney, who became a foundational influence. But where Hockney's L.A. is all about remove and the fantasy of utopia, Cardoso's L.A. lives among the people, places and scenes that drive the city. Points of connectivity are the great theme of his artistic witness. It is a witness informed by his nearly 30 years as a city employee for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Cardoso started out as a project assistant in 1993; by 2022, the year he left, he'd climbed the ranks to executive officer. It was his position from within Metro, helping to expand L.A. into new corridors, that afforded him a special perspective of the city's architectural fabric. In 2022, as Cardoso was set to speak at a community meeting in South Los Angeles about the Slauson Corridor project, he was hit by a car while crossing the street. 'It almost killed me,' he says. During the six months it took to recover, he decided to retire and focus on his art full time. 'I had been painting before the accident, but not at the magnitude that I am now.' Cardoso's paintings are littered with artifacts to L.A.'s past and present: Mission Road, King Taco, LAX, wide stretches of the 101. His touchpoints are framed by spectacular gushes of light and shadow, a near mystical sense of color, all of which negotiate the way we see, and thus remember. In the wholeness of what Cardoso has invited us into, his bright intersections of a city and its people on the move, a profound convergence takes shape. Jason Parham: What is your earliest memory of art? Diego Cardoso: It was of my dad photographing. I was maybe 9 years old. My dad went to university and became a lawyer but never practiced law. He got involved in journalism, and the camera was a part of that. He purchased a Kodak, a film camera. He was not necessarily photographing us, the family or anything like that; his canvas was the city where we lived, Cuenca. That was my first experience with images, and what it meant to focus on them. JP: Los Angeles is a town of images. Hollywood was built on the fortune of what they promise. But they also have the capacity to haunt, especially for locals who grew up here and hold on to a picture of what L.A. used to be. How has the city shaped how you see as an artist? DC: I arrived in L.A. when I was 18 years old. I came because I had uncles that had moved here. My parents and two siblings never migrated. Those were the years of the Beatles. This was 1969. I came here and I said 'Wow, what a place.' I settled in Pico-Union and later Boyle Heights. The area was in transition. At that time it felt more like a suburb of L.A. I loved the cultural experience that I encountered. My relationship to the city changed when I discovered the buses on Wilshire Boulevard that would go to the beach, to Santa Monica, which was paradise to me. I said, 'This is it.' I would take R.T.D. whenever I had a chance. JP: Those bus trips were special to you. DC: They opened the city. To travel from where we lived to get to Santa Monica took about an hour. But the bus went through a lot of neighborhoods: Mid-City, the Fairfax district, sections of Century City, Beverly Hills, UCLA, Santa Monica, and then the ocean. So it was like traveling in many cities. And that was my impression of L.A. — the multicultural, multi-experience of a city. JP: A major theme in your work is mobility. Is that where it comes from? DC: Yes and no. Yes in the sense that I got very interested in how cities work. I got very interested in transportation early on. But when I was studying for a profession, that gave me a more scientific understanding of L.A. I used to work for a city council member, Richard Alatorre, and I was hired as a planning deputy. I later worked for the M.T.A. I was hired as an assistant to the project manager that was directing the planning of the Red Line extension into East Los Angeles. Rail transit, the subway — that was the emergence of contemporary L.A. JP: How so? DC: L.A. has always been influenced by mobility systems. It's always been the case. In the 1910s and 20s, L.A. had one of the largest trolley systems in the United States. And that system was used to expand the city to make real estate viable for development. And so many of the cities in the county — from Huntington Park, Huntington Beach, Glendale, East Los Angeles, South Los Angeles, Long Beach, you name it — were linked into that trolley system. And over time Southern California became a huge industrial base for the U.S. During World War II, Santa Monica and West Los Angeles had the largest concentrations of engineers and factories that were producing airplanes. Many of the major automobile corporations that existed at that time, from Chevrolet to Ford, had factories in neighboring counties. L.A. has always been a nexus of transportation. JP: That sense of movement is present in your work, whether it's through people, landscapes or the actual representation of vehicles on the freeway. But I also notice what I might call a beautiful tension. The work moves yet there is a stillness to what we see. A calmness. DC: I like to think I am facilitating the view. It may be a beautiful painting on a subject that is not always beautiful, but the fact that when you capture that, you see it, you can say, 'Oh my God, I'm seeing more now.' And that's what brings you peace. JP: 'Iglesia De Dios' gave me that feeling the first time I saw it. I was pulled in by the coloring — the moody, nighttime blues and purples — but also the interplay between light and shadow. What approach do you take when starting out? DC: This was on Venice Boulevard, which at one time had trolleys. That's why Venice is very wide. I saw the storefront with the name on top — you can see that that church is in a building that was never intended to be a church. JP: Right. DC: In L.A. you have a lot of the evangelical elements of religion, which is the signature for immigrants in the city. I thought, the church could be gone in the next two or three years. I was looking at the temporary nature of city buildings. And I integrate that into the art by working with light. Light is a huge element. That's what you see here — the temporary nature of it, but also it's the chemistry of the city. JP: You have this ability to take something very concrete — a church building, a parking lot, the interior of a restaurant — and infuse it with all sorts of meaning. DC: Every painting is like a poem. And the reason why I say poetry is because it needs to be read by someone else. I can never finish a painting if I only did it for myself. It's not possible. Memory is also extremely important in art. If we work toward cultivating our ability to remember, then we extend our lives and we extend our legacy into the future. JP: In a way, your work feels like a natural extension of your career in city government. It's packed with history. DC: I have always been interested in understanding how humans build cities, and how the cities that they build impact the humans that now live there. Los Angeles was growing when it transitioned from the trolleys to the freeways. That was not necessarily a good thing. Even though it opened up areas for people to go to, the freeways did not create more livable communities. It became about the business of real estate. JP: It has. DC: The history of the United States is a history of segregation. It's a history of land use and using that in order to accomplish goals that are not necessarily good for everybody. Transportation doesn't need to be that way. If the planners and the people that work in transportation understand that, then you can use transportation to build a more livable city. You can facilitate accessibility for everybody. That will always be a challenge. Now we have, for example with President Trump, a huge obstacle to trying to understand that the government is not a business. And that the allocation of resources is not about making deals. Public policy is not about playing cards. This experience with President Trump is going to wake people up — in good and bad ways. JP: I wonder, then, if your work is about reclaiming a kind of real estate? DC: I'm recording history here. [Cardoso points to a painting hanging on the back wall of his studio.] That was the worst day of the pandemic. The city had suddenly shut down. I painted it that April. The freeways were empty except for the gardeners that were going to work. And you see that tree right there? That's a ficus tree. In Southern California, in the United States of America, nature is also a conjunction of immigrants. Many trees in the United States are not native trees. I include a lot of that in my work. When people talk about preservation, they forget that there are so many things in our nation, in our city, in our neighborhood, that also migrate and they're not human, but they migrated. We have to be humble and aware of that. Jason Parham is a senior writer at Wired and a documentary producer. He is a frequent contributor to Image.
