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New stores open at Roosevelt Field mall, from Kendra Scott to Razer

New "shopportunities," cool brands, and fun retail experiences abound at Roosevelt Field. → Read More

The party in the back has made a comeback: Men's mullets return

Something unexpected and yes, a little shocking, is happening in barber chairs across Long Island. Guys (and a few women too) are requesting … a mullet. On a recent Saturday at Noble Savage Barber Sho → Read More

Selfie studio opens in Ronkonkoma with 15 themed photo stations

Love thy selfie. That’s the universal sentiment Catherine Ovejas, 50, and her partner (in life and business) Jose Rivera, 40, are banking on with their new business, PopUp Speakeasy Selfie Studio in R → Read More

Party dresses are selling out at Long Island shops after a year of comfy clothing

As warmer weather hits and the world seems to be opening up with small events and celebrations, a new fashion item has emerged to invade our comfortable pandemic wardrobes. It’s called — brace yoursel → Read More

Relax. Your 'pandemic clothes' aren't going anywhere just yet, Long Island style experts say

As spring finally rolls around, folks are reemerging and slowly but surely shedding their schleppy work from home wear to step into the public eye. But while some are raring to run errands, pop into a → Read More

7 changes coming to nail salons and spas on Long Island in Phase 3

Raise your hand if you’re ready for a salon manicure. Phase 3 of reopening rolls out across Long Island on Wednesday and many nail salons, along with spas and spots specializing in brows and waxing, a → Read More

10 things to know before returning to your hair salon

They’re baaaack. And they're different. It’s been more than three months since hair salons and barbershops closed due to the pandemic. Now, with many openings tentatively slated for mid-June, beauty e → Read More

LI's Ashanti donates 'breakfast for champions,' 30,000 N95 masks to hometown hospital

Ashanti, the Grammy Award-winning singer/actress, is providing “breakfast for champions” at Northwell Health's Glen Cove Hospital to the front-line doctors, nurses and other workers. She's also donati → Read More

At-home beauty treatment tips from Long Island experts

Feeling kind of unkempt? You’re not alone. We're cooped up without our favorite colorists, haircutters, facialists, lash and brow shapers. So, we tracked down some of Long Island’s beauty experts (and → Read More

Tips for selling, donating your clothing on LI

It’s a new year, a new decade even, and there are many areas in life destined for a fresh start, including, ahem, that jungle you call your closet. A deep-dive into it may reveal that you don’t even k → Read More

Sneak peek: Meet the teacher makeover winners

For the first time, Newsday’s annual teacher makeover feature focuses on a married teaching couple. Meet Kristen Meyer, 37, and Shawn Meyer, 38, of East Islip who were brave enough to allow our team o → Read More

Isn't it unromantic? How celebrities are spending Valentine's Day

"We sort of figure it's amateur night," actress Christina Hendricks says. → Read More

Who's in, who's out at New York Fashion Week

Who's in, who's out, plus the most anticipated shows at the biannual Super Bowl of the fashion world. → Read More

Valentine's Day gifts for your loved ones

Looking for the right gift for your Valentine? Here are great gifts for your sweetheart. → Read More

NYFW show delayed for Tiffany Trump

President Donald Trump’s daughter was a tad late. → Read More

Discounts on winter facials on LI

Winter doldrums have set in — your face feels like sandpaper and it’s time for a little pampering. And why not? A number of top → Read More

Christian Siriano creates #MeToo moment for Selma Blair

“You know that she spoke up, and I wanted strong, powerful women to say what’s important in our culture,” said the designer. → Read More

Former gymnast Nastia Liukin hopeful Nassar sentencing marks ‘new chapter’

The Olympic champion says she “was not abused” by Nassar. → Read More

Faux fur adds warmth to the chill this winter

Faux fur is coming on stronger than ever this season, and it isn’t playing shy. With an emphasis on outerwear, designers are turning out furry, → Read More

Mangano talks new book, success secrets, more

Joy Mangano's new book, "Inventing Joy: Dare to Build a Brave & Creative Life," goes on sale Tuesday, Nov. 7. → Read More