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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. daily male
    Men’s Panties, Bras Marketed to Straight Dudes“We are not concerned if you are gay, straight, vegetarian, republican, anglican, martian or any other persuasion.”
  2. ins and outs
    Reed Krakoff to Leave Coach, Focus on His Own BrandThe company parts ways with its CEO and president of sixteen years.
  3. girl crushes
    Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore’s Divorce: The Truth Comes OutIt was another woman!
  4. i’m a i’m a a diva
    Beyoncé Adds a Sparkly Givenchy Cape to Her Tour WardrobeOh, that’s what was missing.
  5. princesses!!!
    Pregnant Kate Middleton Ditches Nude HoseShe went bare-legged at Windsor Castle.
  6. mad people
    Mad Men Fashion Recap: Stan’s Fabulous Fringed SuedePlus, Scarlett’s white go-go boots and Joan’s morning-after outfit.
  7. google ass
    Guys Venture Out in Google Glasses, Still Get Girls“Apparently the cyborg spectacles are not a chick repellant (yet).”
  8. campaign trail
    Modeling Agency Makes Creepy Anti-Anorexia AdsThey’re supposed to be creepy.
  9. lochte it down
    Watch Ryan Lochte Struggle With Basic QuestionsAnd reduce interviewers to hysterical laughter.
  10. end of an era
    Kristen McMenamy Divorces Philandering Photographer HusbandKarl Lagerfeld walked her down the aisle in 1997.
  11. i’m a i’m a a diva
    Beyoncé’s Golden Nipple Redux: Is This Her New Look?She reprised her faux-nipple look in Croatia last night.
  12. handbagging
    Margaret Thatcher’s Purses Wildly Popular Since Her DeathLauner London saw a major spike in sales yesterday.
  13. Hedi Slimane’s Controversial Saint Laurent Clothes Sell Like Hotcakes“I felt like I was seeing dollar signs.”
  14. faces of things
    Cristiano Ronaldo Bestows His Face Upon Us AgainAt long last!
  15. i’m a i’m a a diva
    Beyoncé’s Crystallized Boob Outfit, ExplainedThe Blonds discuss their inspiration and design process.
  16. slash jobs
    Watch Cara Delevingne Contend With Shrimp Poo“You’ve got a perfect little figure, shrimp.”
  17. cover girls
    Let’s Put Rita Ora on More Magazine CoversHer new Elle spread is fabulous.
  18. friends in high places
    Tracy Anderson Makes Groin-Displaying Leggings NowWith Gwyneth Paltrow’s blessing, of course.
  19. things are looking upton
    Kate Upton’s ‘Acting’ Career Is Coming AlongShe’s been cast alongside Leslie Mann.
  20. cut chat room
    Clothes With Fake Boobs on Them: An ExplorationFake nipples from Beyoncé, Rebel Wilson, and Gaultier.
  21. faces of things
    Sorry, Ladies (and Gents): Calvin Klein’s Matt Terry Is TakenChecking in with everyone’s favorite set of abs during his weekend in Miami, Florida.
  22. cover girls
    Tilda Swinton One-ups Sunscreen With Veil, GlovesHer skin looks amazing.
  23. i’m a i’m a a diva
    To Discuss: Beyoncé’s Sequined Faux-NipplesThe first night of her Mrs. Carter world tour was everything you dreamed of, and more.
  24. cover girls
    Amanda Seyfried’s Publicist Saved Her From a Nude ShootBut why?
  25. friends in high places
    Henry Kissinger Spotted at Carine Roitfeld’s Fashion SetJust “eating lunch.”
  26. faces of things
    Daft Punk Gets Their Saint Laurent Moment, TooGlittery jackets! Shiny helmets!
  27. mad people
    Mad Men Fashion Recap: Peggy’s Pussy Bow ReturnsSo much symbolism in this week’s costumes.
  28. cover girls
    Carey Mulligan Finally Got Her Vogue Cover for GatsbyThis was a long time coming.
  29. true love
    Topshop’s Chloe Green Helps Marc Anthony Get Dressed NowTaking over for J.Lo.
  30. faces of things
    Crystal Renn Makes Tiered Ruffles and Nest-y Hair Look GreatDon’t try this at home.
  31. slash jobs
    Andrej Pejic Plots Shoe Line, ‘Codeine Heels’Hypothetically, sometime in the future.
  32. collaboration station
    Banana Republic Blatantly Baits Kate MiddletonCollaborating with Issa London.
  33. faces of things
    Why Jennifer Garner Should Jump on the Fashion BandwagonShe might be the new face of Max Mara, for starters.
  34. i’m a i’m a a diva
    Beyoncé and Britney Spears to Share Tour Costume DesignersDSquared2’s Dean and Dan Caten.
  35. not slash jobs
    Adele Has Lots of Money Despite Lack of Beauty, Fashion LinesIn fact, she’s the England’s “richest young musician.”
  36. gripes
    Cathy Horyn Tired of Calling Ugly Vests ‘Pieces’Hear, hear.
  37. gooped
    Gwyneth Paltrow Allows Herself One Cigarette Per WeekBut no Botox.
  38. ins and outs and abs
    Miranda Kerr Not Unpopular, Just Really BusyVictoria’s Secret still dancing around the contract issue.
  39. hairy situations
    Justin Timberlake’s Straight Hair Met Michelle Obama’s BangsHair legends unite.
  40. wintour wonderland
    Anna Wintour Already Shifting Pawns at CondéVogue is getting a new publicist, and Eva Chen joins Lucky.
  41. real vintage
    Ancient Gladiator Sandal Resembles Leather TurdUnearthed in London.
  42. newbies
    Proof That Girls on the Internet Can Still Be NiceMeet Jennifer Steele and Anna Gray of the new website Girls I Know.
  43. ins and outs and abs
    Reports: Miranda Kerr May Be Out at Victoria’s Secret, Relegated to Day RatesSupposedly due to her “difficult reputation.”
  44. things are looking upton
    Kate Upton Denies ‘Sucking Face’ With Diddy [Updated]“Not at all true.”
  45. checkmate
    Ubiquitous Louis Vuitton Checkerboard Enters the Virtual RealmMarc Jacobs will dress a Japanese hologram “Vocaloid.”
  46. mobama watch
    Michelle Obama Admits Her Bangs Are ‘Irritating’She’s growing them out.
  47. friends in high places
    White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Fashionable!Guests will include Nicole Kidman, Olivia Munn, and … Shaquille O’Neal?
  48. cover boys
    Nicolas Ghesquière Speaks About Post-Balenciaga FutureIn a magazine that hasn’t come out yet.
  49. r.i.p.
    See Vintage Slim Aarons Photos of Lilly Pulitzer and Her Preppy MusesSo much money, so many pastels.
  50. mad people
    Mad Men Fashion: Janie Bryant on Brunette BettyPlus, all the best fashion moments from the season-six premiere.
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