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Charlotte Cowles is the Cut’s financial-advice columnist. In addition to “My Two Cents,” which she has written since 2016, she writes about work and parenting for the site. Previously, she was the senior features editor at Harper’s Bazaar and a senior editor at the Cut. She was also the editorial director for MM.LaFleur. Her work has been published in Glamour, Art in America, Politico, and other places.

  1. punk’d
    Abbey Lee’s ‘Punk’ Moment Involved Her Bare BellyGood thing she didn’t try this on the Met Gala red carpet.
  2. met gala 2013
    How Madonna’s Trainer Got Her Butt Ready for the Met Gala“I had to make sure the muscles stayed contracted, lifted, and plump.”
  3. Riccardo Tisci Defends Kim Kardashian’s Glove-SleevesIs this an engagement announcement? Were the gleeves HIDING A RING?
  4. galliano
    Galliano’s Parsons Workshop Abruptly Canceled“The program will not move forward.”
  5. met gala 2013
    How Beyoncé Became the Met Gala QueenJust five years ago she was wearing a wrinkly gown and posing awkwardly.
  6. Madonna’s Punk Win: Fishnets, Studs, and a Butt CrucifixA closer look at the Met Gala’s best on-theme dresser.
  7. punk’d
    Video: Tour the Met’s ‘Punk’ Show, Urinals and AllCurator Andrew Bolton gives us a preview.
  8. met gala 2013
    Met Gala 2013: See All the Red Carpet LooksPunk! Riccardo Tisci! Rooney Mara!
  9. mad people
    Mad Men Will Air ‘Shants’ This Season!Shoes + pants. Our bet’s on Megan, obviously.
  10. princesses!!!
    Blame Kate Middleton for All These Absurd Little PursesWhat an annoying trend.
  11. mad people
    The Meaning of Megan’s Sex Bomb Dress on Last Night’s Mad MenWhy is she taking marital advice from her mom?
  12. weddings!
    Keira Knightley’s Wedding Guests Wore Flip-FlopsAnd the bride wore Chanel.
  13. met gala 2013
    Met Gala Gossip Roundup: 8 Things to Watch for at This Year’s BallBeyoncé, Rooney Mara, and of course, Kimyembryo.
  14. ins and outs
    Coach’s PR Exec Quits to Work on New Food MagazineAny excuse to post more pictures of Karlie Kloss with cookie dough!
  15. faces of things
    Kristen Stewart Is Still ‘Very Much Involved’ With BalenciagaHer next campaign will come out in the fall.
  16. wintour wonderland
    Anna Wintour Is Intimidated by ‘Everybody’“I’ll see you in a minute, Florence.”
  17. divas
    An Ode to Martha Stewart’s Sassy LeggingsIn sequins, leather, and suede.
  18. divas
    Mariah Carey Shut Down Disneyland, Wore a Princess Dress“#cinderella.”
  19. gat$by
    Jay-Z, Anna Wintour, Jenna Lyons, and More at the Gatsby PremiereLeonardo DiCaprio brought his mom.
  20. galliano
    Galliano to Skip Those F-cking Met Gala Stairs This YearAccording to his publicist.
  21. guess-quiere!
    Kristen Stewart Told Ghesquière She’d ‘Run Away’ With Him [Updated]“He is a reminder of how f-cking annoying everyone else is.”
  22. first looks
    Miss Vogue’s Debut Stars the Ubiquitous Cara DelevingneSurprise, surprise.
  23. faces of things
    Amanda Seyfried Replaces Liv Tyler As the Face of GivenchyHer reaction: “F*ck yeah!”
  24. outdated parties
    See How Royals Celebrate Abdication in StyleOff with the crown, on with the party.
  25. At Last, Downton Abbey Gets Its Own Fashion Line“It’s very rare for a British drama to have this much retail potential.”
  26. spills
    Things Almost As Gross As Gaga’s Semen-Stained DressThis isn’t as bad as it sounds. Right?
  27. gat$by
    Miuccia Prada’s Gatsby Costumes Are All ‘About Money’As opposed to her normal designs?
  28. girl crushes
    Let’s Play ‘I Spy’ in Jenna Lyons’s Huge OfficeWith my little brown eye: a dinosaur, a personal note from Tom Sachs …
  29. the karl of it all
    Child Model Hudson Kroenig Gets Chanel Film RoleKeira Knightley, prepare to be outshone.
  30. faking it
    Michelle Obama’s Arms Spark Liposuction TrendThe “upper arm-lift” has increased 4,378 percent in the past few years.
  31. mad people
    To Discuss: Betty’s ‘Skinny’ Dress on Mad MenThe most symbolic outfit of the episode. 
  32. princesses!!!
    Watch Kate Middleton’s First-Ever Solo TV BroadcastShe’s wearing a Topshop dress.
  33. mobama watch
    Michelle Obama Wears Lacy Monique LhuillierThis is an exceptional dress on her.
  34. street style
    Don’t Want Your Picture Taken? Just Say SoIn France, at least.
  35. princesses!!!
    Kate Middleton Visited Hogwarts, Waved Her Magic WandAnd there’s VIDEO.
  36. dreams come choo
    Jimmy Choo’s Sandra Choi on Why Platforms Just Won’t DieCelebrities love them too much.
  37. angel wars
    Victoria’s Secret Says Former ‘Angel’ Kylie Bisutti Is LyingShe was never an “Angel” at all, technically.
  38. pregnant models
    Natasha Poly Announces Pregnancy on InstagramHow it’s done these days.
  39. faces of things
    Greta Gerwig Got Herself a Fashion GigShe looks beautiful.
  40. met gala 2013
    The Met Gala Live Stream Should Be Much Better Than Last Year’sWilliam Norwich and Hilary Rhoda will host it.
  41. pregnant princesses!!
    Kate Middleton Paid a Visit to Her Royal PortraitHer first outing since charges were made in the topless photos case.
  42. Party Pics: Chung, Shipka, and More Chanel MusesDid you know that Justin Bieber and Harry Brant wear the same clothing size?
  43. diva boobs
    Beyoncé’s Nipples Censored From Tabloids, Absent From H&M AdsUnfit for the American public, in all shapes and forms.
  44. yes we cannes
    Nicole Kidman Takes Over for Diane Kruger at Cannes 2013As in, the most stylish member of the film festival jury.
  45. princesses!!!
    Two Suspects Charged Over Topless Kate Middleton PhotosThe offending photographer was allegedly a woman.
  46. mad people
    Which Mad Men Actors Look Most Like Their Characters?And is this a good or a bad thing?
  47. crop tops
    Midriff Peepholes Rampant on the Time 100 Red CarpetChristina Aguilera, Alina Cho, Lisa Oz, and Sarah Blakely all gave it a whirl.
  48. mad people
    Kiernan Shipka Now Resembles Young Betty DraperWhen Betty was still blonde and … well, you know.
  49. princesses!!!
    Kate Middleton Cavorts With Puppy, Shovels DirtChildren were present, of course.
  50. Can You Wear Google Glass in a Public Restroom? A Cut ChatBathroom etiquette of the future: a debate.
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