Logan Mahan

Wayfair’s Early Black Friday sale has officially commenced. Thousands of home decor and kitchen items — including furniture, appliances, rugs, art and more — are up to 70% off. There are endless pages to comb through, but if you want the biggest deals from the Wayfair Early Black Friday sale, we’ve rounded them up below. Shop the sale here The Best Early Black Friday Wayfair Deals

It’s true what they say: Diamonds really are a girl’s best friend. I’d know, because I am a girl. Well, I am a woman. A full-grown woman who, eventually, wants to wear a real-ass diamond on her finger, ears or neck (preferably all three). Most real-ass diamonds, however, aren’t the most, uh, ethical of rocks. Major humanitarian concerns are associated with natural diamond mining, which is why we’ve seen an uptick in companies offering an alternative: Laboratory-grown diamonds. Consumers…

It’s true what they say: Diamonds really are a girl’s best friend. I’d know, because I am a girl. Well, I am a woman. A full-grown woman who, eventually, wants to wear a real-ass diamond on her finger, ears or neck (preferably all three). Most real-ass diamonds, however, aren’t the most, uh, ethical of rocks. Major humanitarian concerns are associated with natural diamond mining, which is why we’ve seen an uptick in companies offering an alternative: Laboratory-grown diamonds. Consumers…

Personalized items can be some of the best gifts you can give. They’re thoughtful and unique and are specially designed with the gift recipient in mind — which makes them feel incredibly loved and important. A pretty foolproof gift idea if you ask us. Well, that is if you do it right. Personalization can also skew a bit kitschy or cheap or straight-up cheugy. We’ve all seen those script-styled wine glasses and wooden cutting boards. Personalized name necklaces are abundant on Etsy, but unfort…

One of the best gifts I’ve given this year was Luxome’s Luxury Sheet Set — soft, temperature-regulating sheets made from 100% viscose sourced from bamboo. If you’re unfamiliar with Luxome, the brand specializes in elevated home essentials which include exceptionally crafted luxury bedding, comfy loungewear and plush bath towels. As mentioned, they make for phenomenal gifts, whether you’re feeling generous or want to treat yourself, we’d recommend browsing Luxome’s site. Especially now, s…

Nonstick pans are wildly popular for a reason. They’re often more affordable, feel light in your hand, allow you to cook with less oil and butter, and are easy to use — and maybe most importantly — easy to clean. However, nonstick cookware can also raise a few eyebrows. Depending on what make and model, nonstick pans can lose their slick coating fast, easily be treated as “throw away gear” and in some cases start flaking off into your food. There are also the potential health concerns associa…

Bespoke Post is best known as the purveyor of tailor-made subscription boxes. They currently offer over 20 different themed boxes — ones for the traveler, the siphon, the techy, the person who really loves hot sauce, etc. Sign up for $49/month and you get monthly deliveries of things like Filson bags, James Brand knives and Luigi Bormioli decanting sets. Best of all, you can use our exclusive code INSIDE20 for 20% off the first box purchase. They also have a shop where they stock their most popu…

Some of the best gifts you can give this year? Top-rated home appliances. It might sound boring, but a fancy crock pot or high-tech robot vacuum is a gift they’ll actually get a ton of use out of. These items also skew on the pricier side of the retail spectrum, which makes you, like, a totally cool and thoughtful gift-giver with racks to spend. However, if you don’t necessarily have, say $700 to spend on a self-emptying robot vacuum, you don’t have to because Shark and Ninja home appliances are…

You’ve certainly seen cult athleisure staple Alo draped across your Instagram feed. The brand has long been an influencer and celebrity favorite, with devotees ranging from Taylor Swift to Jimmy Butler. The athletic apparel brand, which in recent years has expanded into menswear, is far more than a yogi-centric outfitter, though. As it turns out, comfortable, breathable and movement-forward clothes make for good athleisure, period. Especially given the attention to detail Alo puts into their des…

Jewelry is a gift your partner will never grow tired of receiving. Mainly because gifting jewelry requires thoughtfulness. You can’t just gift them the first gold bracelet or pair of diamond earrings served to you on Instagram. You, obviously, need to take into account the types of pieces they already own. Do they have a preference for gold or silver jewelry? Statement or subtle pieces? Did they mention a piece of jewelry they were thinking of buying themselves? Are you now realizing this was ac…

As the temperatures drop and commuting into the office sounds less and less appealing, I find myself now more than ever WFH in comfy clothes — and I’m not talking about raggedy old sweatshirts and sweatpants with holes in the crotch. I mean high-quality loungewear and pajama sets that look good and feel even better. Working from the comfort of your couch can start to feel a little gross after a while. But you know what makes it less sad and icky? Working from your couch while donning a luxur…

Sexual wellness products help make sex a more exciting, intimate and pleasurable experience, for both you and your partner. But you can’t just pick up the first bullet vibe you see on Amazon. It’s why we’d encourage you to instead invest in a high-quality, good-looking sex toy or accessory that won’t crap out after a few uses. And it’s why, further, we’d recommend sourcing your sexy devices, accessories and lingerie from Lovehoney. The premiere sex retailer offers a large range of toys and v…

How do you measure a year? We say in memes. Between spy balloons being shot down and internet-breaking celebrity relationships, 2023 has been a pretty good year for viral moments — which resulted in very good memes. But before we say au revoir to the year for good, as is tradition, we must first take a stroll through the best memes of 2023. 25 of them to be exact. So let’s get to it. Below, the best memes of the year, in no particular order. The Best Memes of 2023 Barbenheimer…

You’ve certainly seen cult athleisure staple Alo Yoga draped across your Instagram feed. The brand has long been an influencer and celebrity favorite, its acolytes ranging from Taylor Swift to Jimmy Butler. The athletic apparel brand, which in recent years has expanded into menswear, is far more than a yogi-centric outfitter. As it turns out, comfortable, breathable and movement-forward clothes make for good athleisure, period. Especially given the attention to detail Alo puts into their design…

Before its massive Anniversary Sale kicks off this summer, Nordstrom is currently throwing a Half-Yearly Sale, taking up to 50% off a boatload of apparel, shoes, home goods and more from top brands including Sunspel, Hoka and Nike (to name just a few). We’ve scoured through pages of Nordstrom’s sale section to find the discounted items worth spending your hard-earned cash on. Check out the sale for yourself right here, but if you want to save a little bit of time, see our favorite items f…

If the past four years and counting have taught us anything, it’s that the best lounge pants are a multi-faceted bitch. For decades, you’ve probably lazed around in an old pair of flannel pajama pants or some basic Fruit of the Loom grey sweats you commandeered from K-Mart (remember K-mart?). Welcome to the twenty-first century, pal. We have joggers with silver-infused, sweat-wicking properties you can run miles or downward dog in, sweats specially built with passport-sized secure pockets and…

Welcome to a new series where we sit down and chat with cool, influential and interesting people who have great taste, to hear about the products they love the most. Aishwarya Iyer just wanted to make really delicious olive oil. The founder of the popular EVOO company Brightland (you’ve likely come across their pristine ceramic white bottles on Instagram) tells InsideHook, she not only wanted to make tasty olive oil, but consciously-crafted olive oil made from heirloom olives and local in…

This is Stuff We Swear By, a series in which our editors expound on an item they use (and love) on a daily (or near-daily) basis. Item: Vuori Strato Tech Tee What it is: This technical tee from Vuori is maybe the softest workout shirt in existence. Crafted from the coastal California brand’s “Strato Tech” fabric (a smooth blend of polyester and elastane), it’s pretty nondescript in terms of styling, but it’s packed with premium performance features. These include UPF 30+, anti-odor pro…

Since its launch almost two decades ago as a yoga brand for women, Lululemon has become the premier purveyor of performance-oriented, good-looking athletic and lifestyle gear for both women and men. Next to sweat-proof tees and free-flowing running shorts, the brand specializes in sharp commuter styles, viral accessories and the nicest-looking work/travel/everyday pant. But were you aware the brand has an extensive footwear collection as well? Spanning from training shoes to casual slides, Lu…

Storage in New York City is hard to come by in our atypically small, pricey apartments. In my best attempt to maximize space, I have hung shelves, built bookshelves and purchased under-bed storage (I’m a fan of this set from Open Spaces), yet still find myself in dire need of more: More closets to keep linens, more bins to store electronics and cables, more shelves to display bags. The constant influx of material goods (courtesy of this job) has led me to purchase the first piece of affordab…