Author: Rodrigo H

Shopping malls across America are in a state that even Paul Blart can’t save, and Austin is no exception. Known as “dead malls,” these abandoned, dilapidated or largely empty shopping centers have become objects of fascination, especially as the aesthetic of liminal spaces has gained popularity online. Let’s go to the mall Once the tallest building in Austin, the Dobie Center, a 27-story UT Austin residence hall, also houses a two-story indoor mall. Dobie Mall still has a food court and shops, but Austin residents may remember when it was home to Magic Mushrooms, McDonald’s, and the popular Dobie Theater.…

Each product featured is independently selected by our editors and may contain paid promotions. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our product review guidelines here.While there’s no shortage of fashion core on TikTok, the latest trends are more functional than ever. As more shoppers trade in their everyday attire for premium business wear, the new aesthetic represents a unique shift in fashion: a time when workwear is streetwear. This season, corporate core is hot. Corporatecore fashion (short for corporatecore fashion) takes all the office staples you already know and love and…

Any seasoned traveler will tell you the right travel bag can make or break a trip. The best travel purse is both fashionable and functional and big enough to hold all your essentials without weighing you down as you explore your destination. Bonus if it has multiple pockets and compartments to keep your stuff organized and anti-theft special features to keep your belongings safe from pickpockets.Finding an option that checks all these boxes is hard to come by, but luckily for you, we’re here to help. To find the best travel purses out there, we tapped a team of frequent…

One of the most humiliating things about being a human is having to wear clothes all the time. For most people, this means having to go shopping to hide their indecent bodies. Unfortunately, unlike basic necessities like eating and sleeping, shopping can be embarrassing.I love shopping. I’m good at shopping. I’m great at browsing. I know how to find the good stuff. I check racks of clothes quickly and thoroughly. I feel fabrics, note colors and textures, evaluate weights and details. There’s a lot of information to take in, but I’m very capable of processing it all. I know a…

You don’t have to wait until next weekend to score Labor Day discounts: many summer finale sales are already underway. There’s an end-of-season sale at Spanx, an extra 40% off sale styles at Kate Spade with code LDAY40, and a site-wide friends and family sale at Supergoop (who didn’t think SPF was just for summer?), and popular hair growth brand Nutrafol is offering new customers up to 25% off their supplement subscriptions, saving you up to $528. Plus, we’ve got the best current Amazon deals, Nordstrom’s limited-time sale section, big savings in the rare Reformation sale, discounted Away suitcases, and…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Earlier this week, WBTV hosts Alex Giles and Mary King surprised South Meck High School teacher Jerry Duncan by telling him he was the winner of the station’s Back to School Teacher Shopping Challenge contest, sponsored by WBTV and North Carolina Medicaid for More People.The 12th grade English teacher has been teaching for 17 years, but those who know him say his impact on students reaches far beyond the classroom.”He goes out and finds students who are looking for direction and helps give them purpose,” South Meck Principal Mark Ungerer said of Duncan.Duncan received a check…

Amazon’s best sellers are generally favored by shoppers because they’re actually worth buying. However, finding them on sale isn’t always that easy. The exception to this is if you’re shopping for top-tier items around a major holiday. In this case, Amazon’s Labor Day sale is the perfect opportunity to finally get your hands on your favorite products. After more than five years of reporting on popular products on Amazon, it’s fair to say I’m intimately familiar with best-selling items from major brands like Levoit, Yankee Candle, and Black+Decker. Many of Amazon’s top-selling products have over 10,000 five-star ratings from reviewers…

By this time, Linnea Richardson had hoped to start splitting some of the profits with the people she had invested with in the Walbrook Junction Shopping Center in West Baltimore. But something happened.Rite Aid’s bankruptcy happened.This is no small thing: The Walbrook Rite Aid’s closure leaves a huge vacant space in the shopping center and, for now, blows a hole in Richardson’s ambitions to increase wealth for Black families through what he calls “inclusive ownership.”I first reported on Richardson’s big idea three years ago, when his Chicago-based social enterprise, TREND, began looking for investors in Walbrook Junction. For just $1,000,…

A few years ago, a friend gifted me a jar of saffron, which I was especially grateful for given the retail price but honestly perplexed by given my lack of culinary skills. Though I still haven’t used saffron in my kitchen, I’ve since experimented with skin care products incorporating the ingredient. Not surprisingly, my favorites command triple-digit price tags, so imagine my surprise when I found a saffron-infused moisturizer for under $30. Even better, the cream from Ayurveda-inspired brand Blue Nectar is 10 percent off when you use a coupon code on Amazon’s site. Blue Nectar Saffron Anti-Aging Cream Amazon…

Consumers looking for clothing built for outdoor performance will be pleased to see Canadian brand Arc’teryx land at Pacific Place.This weekend, those seeking a more sophisticated style will be spoilt for choice with the new collection from Shanghai Tan, the long-established Hong Kong fashion house known for its modern takes on the elegant qipao, the traditional Chinese dress also known as the cheongsam.1. Arc’teryx at Pacific PlaceOutdoor enthusiasts are celebrating the opening of Canadian brand Arc’teryx’s eighth Hong Kong store at Admiralty Pacific Place on Hong Kong Island.What makes the opening special is the launch of Veilance’s women’s collection, which…