Whether you're picking from your headband collection or layering bold jewelry, never underestimate the power of accessories. Nail art is one of our favorite ways to accessorize. It's an easy (and fun!) way to add color to your look, and with a plethora of shades to match your mood, season, or holiday, there's plenty to pick from. We scoured the web for 21 of the best spring nail looks for some major mani inspo!
Color Camp Art Class At-Home Super Gel ($52+): This speckled milky white look is almost guaranteed to get your creative juices flowing.
Take a walk on the rainbow side with this easy manicure — just pick your five favorite polishes and paint each finger a different color!
Chillhouse Groovy Baby Chill Tips ($16): Who says tie-dye is just for shirts? Add some retro vibes to your manicure with these non-toxic, reusable press-ons.
We love this nail polish hack that's easier than it looks.
Paintbox Like Lush + Like Flora Power Couple ($40): Color block your nails with this powerhouse duo inspired by 1970s Palm Springs.
If you love abstract art, these unique tips are just for you.
Pick a variety of different colors or alternate between a couple for a look that's totally your own.
& Other Stories Quiet Peak Nail Polish ($7): If you're looking for a more neutral polish, this shade will elevate any spring look. It's great for weddings!
It was only a matter of time before the gingham trend made its way into our manicures and we're not upset about it.
Which nail look is your favorite? Tag us with your manicures @BritandCo and check out our Nail Art online class!
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The holidays at Starbucks are creeping up on us, people! Per menu leaks, Peppermint Mocha season will return on November 7. If you’re a die-hard Starbucks fan, you know Red Cup Day is a whole holiday in itself – the frenzy for a free reusable cup is truly no joke. There’s even an entire website dedicated to counting down the madness! Even though there’s no official word on when Red Cup Day 2024 will be, there are several clues that cue us into the annual event. Scroll on for details!
What is Red Cup Day?
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Red Cup Day is Starbucks’ highly-awaited annual event that marks the start of holiday beverage season at the coffee chain. For one day only (and while supplies last), customers who order any of Starbucks’ holiday drinks receive a reusable red cup that features a bespoke design for the respective year.
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Here’s a list of all the drinks rumored to be available on the Starbucks holiday menu starting November 7:
- Peppermint Mocha
- Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha
- Caramel Brûlée Latte
- Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte
- Chestnut Praline Latte
- Salted Pecan Crunch Cold Brew
- Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai
What do the red cups look like for 2024?
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Starbucks hasn’t officially announced when Red Cup Day will be for 2024, let alone what the famed red cups will look like this go-around. The one obvious point is that the cups will be red! They’ll also likely feature some festive motifs that echo the holiday season. Last year’s red cups boasted playful white and green stars and ornament-like shapes.
Why should I participate in Red Cup Day?
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Red Cup Day = freebies, which can feel really rewarding if you’re really into receiving free goodies. Plus, it’s just a fun way to lean into the holiday spirit. The red reusable cup keeps giving beyond Red Cup Day, though! Every time you use the reusable cup for future Starbucks orders, you get a 10-cent discount as well as 25 bonus stars toward your Starbucks Rewards account to save up for more discounts on drinks, food, and merchandise.
When is Starbucks' Red Cup Day 2024?
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Again, Starbucks hasn’t alerted us on when Red Cup Day will be for 2024, but based on previous Red Cup Days, we can infer it’ll land on the third Thursday of November. In 2022, Red Cup Day happened on November 17, and for 2023, it was November 16. The third Thursday of November in 2024 hits on November 21, so mark your calendars, everyone!
Additionally, check back here for official info as Red Cup Day approaches.
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Emily Henry fans rejoice! After the release of Funny Story on April 23, 2024, and all the news about the People We Meet On Vacation movie and Happy Place TV show, we finally have the title of Emily Henry's newest book: Great Big Beautiful Life. The author teased the novel in the September 6 installment of her Emily's Grocery List newsletter, revealing that the book is actually one of the most difficult ones she's written.
"This book poured out of me, back in the winter/spring after the longest writing break I’d taken in a full decade," she says in the email. "You might also have heard me in interviews talk about how hard this book has been since that first draft. (Very.) This book is different than anything I’ve written before but also feels like a really natural extension of what I’ve been doing the last few years."
Here's everything you need to know about Great Big Beautiful Life — including when you can read it.
What is the title of Emily Henry's new book?
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Emily Henry's newest book is called Great Big Beautiful Life. When Henry offered clues in her newsletter (saying, "It’s more than two words long. I’ve already hidden it in a grocery list. It starts with an adjective."), readers started guessing it'd begin with "Great" — especially since she bolded the word at the start of the email!
What is the new Emily Henry book about?
Great Big Beautiful Life Plot
The new book follows Alice and Hayden, two writers competing to tell the story of Margaret Ives, a “tragic heiress, former tabloid princess and daughter of one of the most storied (and scandalous) families of the 20th Century,” according to the official synopsis. Both writers get a month-long trail to prove themselves worthy of penning the story, and thanks to Alice's people skills and her determination, she's sure she'll get the job. But as time goes on, "it’s becoming abundantly clear that their story — just like the tale Margaret’s spinning — could be a mystery, tragedy or love ballad … depending on who’s telling it.”
This story totally reminds me of the star power and intrigue in Taylor Jenkins Reid's The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, and I can't wait to see how Emily Henry puts her spin on this! Before revealing the specifics about the Great Big Beautiful Life plot, Emily Henry offered email subscribers a teaser.
"There is, of course, a love story and a vacation and complicated family dynamic and all the things I’ve always found myself drawn toward," she says, "but there’s also something else, and I’m both overjoyed and terrified to be able to share it more about it with you so soon (!!!). Including which T. Swift song it most closely correlates to, since I know that some of you will ask." (As many fans guessed, it turned out to be "The Last Great American Dynasty").
"It’s very much a love story, and there is a romance in it. But it feels like a slight departure, but in a way that I think will be really exciting to the readers," Henry told TODAY in April. "It was the best first draft experience I’ve had since Beach Read, where writing the first draft, I felt so connected to the characters, and I was getting really emotional for them. And usually, I don’t really find that until later drafts."
If you love drawing parallels between Taylor Swift and Emily Henry as much as I do, check out Reading Emily Henry? There's A Taylor Swift Album For Every Book.
When is Great Big Beautiful Life coming out?
Great Big Beautiful Life Release Date
Great Big Beautiful Life will be published on April 22, 2025.
What has Emily Henry said about her new book?
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In the October 16 issue of her newsletter, Emily Henry promises Great Big Beautiful Life has been one of the biggest challenges of her career.
"Like I’ve been telling you, this book is a little bit different, though still very much a love story (and a romance, to be clear), and I do know I say this every time, but I’ve genuinely never been more nervous to share something with you," she says. "Writing this book consumed me, tore me up, and challenged me like nothing has in years. It felt like the right book for me at the moment, and I hope that means that some of you reading this will feel the same way when the time comes."
What is the best Emily Henry book to start with?
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You can read the Emily Henry books in any order you like, but I'd recommend starting with Beach Read. It's a great introduction to Henry's writing and it's unique and emotional while still having all the elements any romance reader will enjoy.
Emily Henry's other books include People We Meet on Vacation, Book Lovers (my personal favorite), Funny Story, and Happy Place.
Are Emily Henry books connected?
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Emily Henry's books aren't directly connected with one another (meaning you can read them in whichever order you like), but they do mention each other's characters, like how Book Lovers mentions a book published by Beach Read's January Andrews.
What do you think Emily Henry's new book Great Big Beautiful Life will be about? Let us know on Facebook and check out All The Emily Henry Books Being Turned Into Movies for the latest news on Henry's adaptations!
This post has been updated.
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As hardcore word nerds, puns are a pretty essential part of the everyday here at Brit HQ. We cheer when someone makes what is unfairly referred to as a "dad joke," we battle over who gets to use which eggcellent reference during Easter, and we are always on the hunt for the punniest costume for Halloween. So for those of you like to keep it clever too, here are 30 amazing pun Halloween costumes to inspire this year's inevitable hilarity. They're great for every kind of costume lover, no matter whether you're dressing up with your friends or on your own!
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Hawaiian Punch Costume
How 'bout a nice Hawaiian punch? This punny couples costume is part Hula Girl, part Rocky Balboa.
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Funny Pumpkin Costume
How cute is she?! We love how our very own Brit made her own creative and *very* punny costume.
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Spice Girls Costumes
Though we're all about bringing back Sporty, Scary, Baby, Posh, and Ginger, go the clever route and simply dress up as your favorite spices.
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Prego Costume
Whip up this winner and let everyone savor your pun-tastic presence on All Hallows' Eve.
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As far as couples costumes go, this one takes the cake. Or should we say “Netflix subscription package”?
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Anna Wintour Costume
Our very own Brit Morin donned this take on a wintery Anna Wintour at a Brit + Co Halloween party a few years back. Fake snow and an ice-cold attitude are musts.
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A Halloween Hangover Pun Halloween Costume
Beat your actual hangover with this T-shirt/costume. Sunglasses and a large bottle of Gatorade are also musts.
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Bun in the Oven Costume
Maternity costume FTW! Dress your bump up as an actual bun in the oven.
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Blue Ivy Costume
Our very own Kelly apologizes for the low-quality iPhone photos, but this hilarious Blue Ivy costume is too good not to include.
Halloween Costumes
Chick Magnet Costume
Punny and adorable — a dangerous combination. This costume is not only easy, it's a great conversation starter. Even if it’s not totally true.
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Fries (Before Guys!) Costume
No matter the potato product, we're always partial to it. We love this costume because it's just SO TRUE.
Aww Sam
Pretty Please With a Cherry on Top Costume
May all your Halloween wishes come true when you ask — or dress — this nicely.
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Raining Men Costume
Finally, your giant stack of Tiger Beat, tabloid, and Cosmo magazines will come in handy. Remember, everyone owns an umbrella and rain boots.
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Party Pooper Costume
You don’t want to take this one too literally, so some poop emojis on your party hat is the perfect way to put together the look.
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Bird-Brained Costume
You'll have an excuse to act silly when you dress up as this feathery bird-brain.
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The Burn Book Costume
You are full of sass and some sick burns. Make sure you’re ready to dish it out and get some in return.
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Tough Cookie Costume
Nothing says “come flirt with me, but watch out because I’ll punch you” like a milk mustache and boxing gloves.
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Ivy League Costume
Whether or not you're actually a Yale or Harvard alum, we think this costume is a fitting play on words for the smarty pants in your life.
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Chill Pill Costume
Be the good kind of pill this Halloween when you dress up in a DIY that's sure to make everyone laugh and feel relaxed.
The House Lars Built
She Sells Seashells by the Seashore Costume
This tongue-tying costume is guaranteed to have everyone giggling all night. Good luck telling everyone your costume name 10 times fast.
A Kailo Chic Life
#Basic Coffee Mug Costume
Next to the PSL Starbucks cups, the pink lid travel mug is as trendy as it comes.
Aww Sam
Head in the Clouds Costume
Whether you find yourself distracted in daily life or not, this cute play on words is just the pun costume for you.
Club Crafted
When Life Gives You Lemons Costume
Just make sure there are enough lemons left for your gin and tonic.
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Horn Dog Costume
This pun Halloween costume might require some money, but your friends' reactions? Priceless.
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