Do you ever wear track jackets? They’re a big trend this spring, and I’m psyched to pull out my old ones. I wore them all the time in my twenties — they’re cool and comfy with jeans — and I love how fashion always loops back around.… Read more
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Swimsuit [true to size, wearing in L]
Bust out the SPF 50 – swimsuit season is officially [wellll, almost] here! 
Whether you’re planning a tropical getaway [join our LIY Travels group for all things getaways!], heading to the neighborhood pool, or chasing littles through the sprinkler in your backyard, it’s time to find a suit you feel comfortable & amazing in!
From flattering one-pieces to confidence-boosting bikinis, the LIY team is sharing our favorite swimsuits of the season! We’re talking supportive tops, mom-friendly fits, on-trend details, and pieces you’ll reach for all summer long!
PS: We’ve rounded up our favorite Amazon vacay must-haves, too – because fast shipping makes packing that much sweeter! 
Swimsuit [true to size, wearing M]
Swimsuit [true to size, wearing in L]
Red One Piece [true to size, wearing in L]
Black One Piece [true to size, wearing in L] // Coverup
Swimsuit [true to size, wearing L]
Cupshe Swimsuit [true to size, wearing L]
Swimsuit [true to size, wearing L]
Colorblock Swimsuit [true to size]
AlbionFit Playa One Piece [true to size, wearing in large but could have done medium]
This was my first time trying AlbionFit for swimwear, and I’m a confirmed fan. I ordered three swimsuits to try and all were great quality, fit, and feel! This was my favorite of the three – I love the heart-shaped chestline which is flattering and the ruched adjustable straps!
Vetchy Swimsuit [Wearing in L, I would size up to LDD for the ladies ;)]
After I saw Lauren on the team share this swimsuit, I knew I wanted to try it as well! The pattern and colors are so much fun and I love the buckle around the waist to make it even more fun! This was my first time trying this brand and I’m a fan! I’m wearing in my standard size of large for a swimsuit, but realized I could have ordered the LDD for my chest!
Suit [True to size, wearing in L]
Swimsuit [true to size, wearing L]
One Piece [size up if in between, wearing M]
Swimsuit [size up if in between, wearing M but would prefer L]
Holipick One Shoulder One Piece Swimsuit [true to size, wearing M in dark green]
OQQ Women’s One Piece Swimsuit Tummy Control [true to size, wearing M in lake blue]
Shade & Shore Anchor Swimsuit [size up 1]
Shade & Shore Paisley Bandeau Swimsuit [size up 1]
Swimsuit [size up if in between] // Sunglasses
Becca Swimsuit [true to size, wearing in Coastal]
A&F Starfish Swimsuit [true to size, wearing in Indigo]
CUPSHE Suit [true to size, wearing in wine berry)
Red Top [true to size] // Red Bottoms [true to size] // Pants [true to size]
Bikini [true to size, wearing L]
Vetchy Bikini Top [true to size, wearing in L] // Vetchy Bikini Bottoms [I sized up one, wearing in L]
Swimsuit [true to size, wearing L]
Hunza G [one size]
Beach Riot Swimsuit Top [size up if in between, wearing in S] // Beach Riot Ribbed Bottoms [size up, wearing in Medium] // Cover up [size down, wearing in S but prefer my normal XS] // Sandals [size up]
Amazon Bikini [TTS, wearing M]
Amazon Bikini [TTS, wearing M]
Amazon Bikini [TTS, wearing M]
Aerie Top [TTS, wearing M] // Aerie Bottoms [TTS, wearing M]
Leopard Top [Bra Sizing, TTS] // Leopard Bottoms [TTS, wearing M]
Amazon High Waisted Bikini [size up if in between, wearing S, Bright Blue] // Woven Tote Bag
“I’d only been to one Nigerian wedding before ours,” says Jeanne. She’s American, and her husband, Folarin, is British Nigerian. Portugal felt like a good meeting point for guests coming from multiple continents, and together the couple hosted a big colorful wedding with lots of speeches and lots of dancing.… Read more
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“I’d only been to one Nigerian wedding before ours,” says Jeanne. She’s American, and her husband, Folarin, is British Nigerian. Portugal felt like a good meeting point for guests coming from multiple continents, and together the couple hosted a big colorful wedding with lots of speeches and lots of dancing.… Read more
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No one does a heartbreak power-ballad quite like Conan Gray, who brought his Wishbone World Tour to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey this past weekend. A sea of dixie cup hats, red hair bows and pinstriped pajamas overcame the arena ready to bask in Conan’s nautical, dreamlike summerscape. With support from indie-folk artist Esha Tewari, the tour is a continuation of the Wishbone era, which was born from the album released in July of 2025. The world of Wishbone first debuted at New York City’s Governor’s Ball, followed by the North American Wishbone Pajama Tour, a memorable Thanksgiving Day Parade performance and a string of Jingle Ball dates in December.
As the show begins, the audience is transported to the countryside. Conan bikes onto the stage, a grassy field on sprawling farmland. He is wearing his signature naval rig, designed by Michelle Hebert in collaboration with stylist Katie Qian. Accompanying Conan throughout the evening is his seven-piece band, decked out in matching sailor-inspired styles and in consistent synchronicity. The band features a stand out strings section, made up of a violinist, cellist and acoustic guitar player who added a special sprinkling of magic to the sonic element of the show.
Those lucky enough to score floor seats for the Friday night affair were immersed in Conan’s world by way of wishbone-shaped double runways, which also gave those of us in the lower bowl a closer look at our favorite sailor. The set was broken into five different acts, walking us through the stages of breakup-related grief from ACT I: a wishbone never breaks even to ACT IV: i wished for love, and i found it and a booming encore. Each act featured rotating looks and set dressings, including a big bed under the stars with a glittering pin-striped pajama set, a sexy Prince Eric-like silhouette inside of a small sailboat and “Conan’s Campfire” with crackling flames.
On each stop on the tour, one lucky fan is picked to participate in a ceremonial breaking of Conan’s wishbone with the star himself. If the fan is left holding the long end of the wishbone, they get to pick between two surprise songs flashed on the projector screen. The fan chosen at this performance was dressed as Conan’s self-proclaimed ex, The Grinch. Having the choice between fan favorite songs “Astronomy” and “Lookalike”, The Grinch went with the latter, giving New Jersey the unique treat of hearing the euphoric balled off of the album sunset season. Other highlights from the set included the debut of unreleased song “The Best” as well as the fun fact that the last time Conan performed at the Prudential Center, he was on a Doritos themed stage.
The volume of fans singing along to viral hits like “Heather” and “Vodka Cranberry” almost overtook the singer’s own voice. The energy at the end of the show with closer “Caramel” sent fans buzzing into the crisp New Jersey air. As it approached 11:11 after the show, I got into bed wishing I was back inside of my hometown arena singing along with my favorite sad boy. Whether it be his bedroom-pop bops, electric 80s style synths or current moment of booming anthems, Conan Gray has stapled himself as a defining singer-songwriter of his generation. The remaining dates on the Wishbone World Tour are sure to have fans in tears and without voices.
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The colors are already thinking about spring. The coat is making sure you don’t freeze before it gets here.
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What makes a great nighttime destination in downtown Fort Lauderdale?
An old church. A serious steak. Live music that refuses to be background noise.
Jay’s Steakhouse, a high-end supper club housed inside a Romanesque stone church in Flagler Village, is built on a simple premise: dinner is only the first act.
The preserved gray-stone exterior gives way to a warm, cinematic interior layered in wood and leather, where lighting deepens as the evening unfolds. The soaring ceiling of the former nave remains intact, lending the room grandeur without sacrificing intimacy. Former stained-glass windows have been reimagined as multicolored glass installations engineered to withstand hurricane season, maintaining drama while modernizing the space.
The menu reads like a modern steakhouse greatest-hits list, anchored by serious cuts of beef, including A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Picanha ($275). A prime rib trolley glides tableside. Lobster spaghetti arrives glossy and decadent. Robuchon-style potatoes land impossibly smooth, whipped with butter and cream until they verge on silken. Seafood towers and composed starters add structure, while a wine list that stretches comfortably into four figures signals the room’s ambition.
On a recent Friday, diners pivoted in their seats as Tori & Will took the stage. Backed by a full band, Tori Rossi — five feet tall, all presence — moved seamlessly through pop, R&B, and rock covers with theatrical ease. She sang, danced, and calibrated her energy to the room, building momentum without overwhelming it.
Will, originally from Cuba, provides a steady counterbalance, layering harmony and guitar over Rossi’s dynamism. Together they move fluidly between nostalgia and contemporary hits, creating the kind of show that encourages guests to linger past dessert.
Other evenings bring performers such as Goldie Heart, DJ Kastle with live instrumentation, and even a fire performer. The programming feels deliberate rather than decorative. This is not music meant to be politely ignored. It is part of the architecture of the night.
Acoustics in the nave — where the band performs from the former apse — are remarkably balanced. Sound carries clearly without drowning out conversation, a rare feat in hybrid restaurant venues. Guests can lean into the show or retreat into an adjacent dining area depending on mood. The experience shifts organically as the room fills and the tempo rises.
The building itself carries a layered past. Originally constructed in the early 1920s as St. Anthony’s, the first Catholic church in Broward County, it was later relocated and acquired by a Lutheran congregation. Today, the exterior is designated historic by the city of Fort Lauderdale, meaning its stone façade remains protected even as the interior evolves.
As the evening progresses, the rhythm changes. Early dinner guests sip cocktails beneath cathedral ceilings. By nine o’clock, napkins are folded aside and chairs subtly angle toward the stage. By ten, the show becomes the gravitational center of the room.
The format feels closer to a New York supper club or a London live lounge than a traditional South Florida restaurant. The music does not interrupt dinner. It elevates it. Energy builds in waves, carried as much by the band as by the clink of glassware and the glide of servers navigating the floor.
For guests, the appeal is simple. There is no need to plan a second stop. No scramble for the next bar. The night unfolds where you are, layered course by course, song by song.
And when the lights dim just a little further and the chorus hits, you realize the destination was never just dinner.
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Speakeasies were once defined by necessity. Concealment was the point, discretion the currency. Today, that same architecture of secrecy has been repurposed by choice. The most compelling nights now begin with a door you were not meant to notice, a staircase you pause before climbing, a bar hidden just far enough away to feel earned rather than staged.
The modern speakeasy has grown up. Less costume, more craft. Less wink, more intention. Nowhere is that evolution clearer than inside three apothecary-inspired hideaways redefining how Fort Lauderdale and Miami drink after dark.
Alchemy on Himmarshee
Tucked inside Pizza Craft on downtown Fort Lauderdale’s Himmarshee Street, The Apothecary 330 feels like a secret passed hand to hand. Step inside and the noise of downtown softens, replaced by warm lighting, intimate proportions, and a bar program that treats cocktails less as commodities and more as ritual.
True to its name, the menu leans into elixirs, tonics, and layered flavors that feel restorative as much as indulgent. The Buzzing Moon balances Barr Hill Gin with passion fruit, coconut, and lemon for something tropical yet restrained. The Fizz, made with Grey Whale Gin, pumpkin chai, aquafaba, and citrus, feels velvety and seasonal, a cocktail that rewards patience.
For guests craving a touch of drama, the Tiki Drink arrives with a flame garnish that adds spectacle without novelty. Classics are executed with equal respect, from a polished espresso martini to a bramble that tastes exactly as it should. The tableside Old Fashioned cart is the final flourish, allowing guests to customize their pour with fine spirits, garnishes, and smoking options.
Perhaps the most charming detail is the seamless pairing with Pizza Craft’s Italian kitchen. Decadent bites turn a nightcap into a lingering evening, the kind downtown Fort Lauderdale has quietly been craving.
pizzacraftpizzeria.com/apothecary
Prohibition with a participatory twist
Hidden inside a ballroom at the InterContinental Miami, Freddy’s Speakeasy does not rely on mystery alone. Instead, it invites guests to cross the threshold and take part. This Prohibition-style hideaway doubles as an immersive mixology experience, blurring the line between nightlife and performance.
The evening begins with a welcome cocktail before guests are handed a full mixology kit and guided through a hands-on class led by Freddy’s expert bartenders. Techniques are taught, ratios explained, and by the end, guests are shaking and stirring with confidence. It is informative without being precious, playful without losing polish.
Once the lesson ends, the room settles into its true speakeasy mood. Low lighting, vintage details, and the feeling of being tucked away from the rest of the hotel transform the space into a proper escape. Guests enjoy a second cocktail, this time simply as imbibers, fully immersed in the atmosphere they helped create.
Reservations are available exclusively through BucketListers, with two-hour seatings at 8PM and 10:30PM. Access details are revealed only after booking, preserving the sense of secrecy that defines the experience. Freddy’s is not about being seen. It is about discovery and the pleasure of learning something new after dark.
A grand reveal above the supper club
Above Sunness Supper Club on East Sunrise Boulevard, Bar Betty feels like a slow burn finally ignited. Restaurateur Michael Stanley knew the second floor held promise the moment he toured the space. Nearly a year after Sunness debuted, its long-anticipated speakeasy counterpart has arrived, and it feels fully realized.
Accessed via a discreet staircase or elevator, Bar Betty begins with a foyer nodding to the building’s former life as Jade Palace. Red lanterns glow softly. Dragon wallpaper sets a cinematic tone. A monumental stone Buddha, rescued from the original space and restored, anchors the room with quiet authority.
Then comes the turn. Guests pass through a red door into a Gatsby-inspired lounge where black walls, tin ceilings, and Art Deco motifs create a moody, theatrical backdrop. Live entertainment leans old-world and seductive, from Roaring Twenties-style torch singers to a Thursday burlesque show that favors elegance over excess.
The cocktail menu matches the setting. James and the Spicy Peach blends Ghost tequila, Ancho Reyes, citrus, and peach syrup for a bold but balanced sip. Fluffy Dream layers gin, apricot liqueur, elderflower, and aquafaba into something airy and indulgent. Bar Betty also delivers thoughtfully composed non-alcoholic options, including the Black Betty with Black Market THC Liquor, guava purée, and lime.
Named for Stanley’s grandmother, Bar Betty carries a sense of lineage and intention. Personal without sentimentality, glamorous without trying too hard.
sunnesssupperclub.com/bar-betty
Together, The Apothecary 330, Freddy’s Speakeasy, and Bar Betty signal a quieter evolution in South Florida nightlife, rooms that reward curiosity and taste where the real thrill lies not in being seen, but in knowing where to go and what awaits once the door closes behind you.
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Has anyone seen this show Heated Rivalry? I’M KIDDING. It’s peak season for indoor activities, like TV binging and movie nights (and ice hockey, and…other things).… Read more
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