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In this sharp, satirical remake of Warren Adler’s novel, renowned director Jay Roach reunites with screenwriter Tony McNamara to explore the brutal collapse of a picture-perfect marriage. Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo Rose (Benedict Cumberbatch) appear to have it all: wealth, success and young twins. But when Ivy’s career launches and Theo’s falters, their resentment and competitiveness ignite into a destructive war of wills. Also featuring Andy Samberg, Allison Janney and Kate McKinnon, the film dives into the absurdity of power, privilege and revenge in suburban life.

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You are walking over a bridge, and this message has layers to it, so keep reading. You are at a mid-point where you are not where you can see you are headed, but you are also not where you started off, and this feels strangely weird and exciting at the same time. You are also noticing that there is water flowing under the bridge, something you cannot stop but only observe, just as you must learn to observe everything that is flowing out of your life and just as you must learn to embrace your emotions and allow them to flow. Now, amidst all this, you realise that you have little control over anything else except what you do, where you go and how you care for yourself and those you care about. This is complex, yet highly simplistic, Scorpio. And this is your present life.

Cosmic tip: Keep going because good news awaits.

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If you’re reading this, you’re likely feeling a little under the weather or at least, you know you will be soon. Be it a lingering tiredness, a tickle in the back of your throat or a nose that resembles an open tap, sick season is officially upon us, which means it’s time to think about how to boost your immune system before symptoms set in.

Outside of stocking up on zinc-rich foods (an essential mineral for healthy immune function) and getting enough sleep, there are a couple of other expert-approved ways to boost your immune system and ward off the winter lurgy.

Here, three nutritionists share their best advice to boost your immune system and stay well, from smart supplements to fortified gut health.

1. Prioritise antioxidants

“Some nutrients support the optimal functioning of immune cells – like vitamin C,” says W-Wellness nutritional therapist Maz Packham. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that’s needed for our white blood cells to defend the body against infection.”

Her suggested sources of vitamin C include:

• Kiwis
• Citrus fruits like lemons and limes
• Berries
• Peppers

2. Think colour

When in doubt, heap as much (natural) colour as possible into your daily diet. Fruits, vegetables and plants like red cabbage, pumpkin and squash are rich in immune-supporting nutrients like vitamin C, beta carotene and zinc, nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner Farzanah Nasser tells British Vogue.

She likes to mix things up by incorporating pumpkin into delicious loaves of bread, adding root vegetables to soups made with bone broth and taking advantage of the antiviral nature of matcha.

3. Stock up on vitamin D

Low levels of vitamin D are linked to increased susceptibility to infection, along with low mood and fatigue, Packham describes. “Include oily fish and eggs in your diet and consider supplementing with a vitamin D supplement,” she advises. Because of winter’s limited sunlight and the fact that we get very small amounts through our diet, a good quality supplement can be an efficient way to boost levels.

4. Focus on fibre

For top marks, aim to eat 30g of fibre per day. “Fibre helps nourish our gut microbiome that trains our immune cells and keeps us healthy,” Nasser explains. “Up to 80 per cent of the immune system lives in the gut – including more fibre is a really simple way to look after your immunity.”

Call it a cautionary tale of modern dating: The “mama’s boy” is an archetype we are warned to avoid. But is that for good reason?

Of course, being close to a parent isn’t inherently a problem, says Rachel Sussman, LCSW, a New York City–based therapist and the author of The Breakup Bible: The Smart Woman’s Guide to Healing from a Breakup or Divorce. In fact, “a lot of guys text or talk to their parents every day. That alone isn’t a red flag.” The “mama’s boy,” culturally speaking, is distinct: not just a loving, doting son, but an emotionally stunted man whose bond with his mother seeps into every corner of his life, turning what should be an intimate partnership into a three-person affair.

Here are the biggest warning signs of a mama’s boy to look out for—and what to do if your partner is one.

1. He constantly compares you to his mom

You cook dinner, and he points out how she does it differently. You mention wanting to quit your job to pursue another dream—starting a business, writing a book—and he reminds you that his mom “doesn’t believe in taking risks without a solid plan.” At first, these throwaway references might seem relatively harmless, but as Sussman points out, they can subtly reveal who’s really at the centre of his world—and who you’ll inevitably be measured up against every single time.

2. He turns to her for comfort instead of you

Whether it’s a work-related setback, friend group drama or just a bad mental health day, he doesn’t vent to you about what’s on his mind: He goes straight to his mom. For the record, being able to communicate openly and vulnerably with your family is a good thing, says Dana McNeil, PsyD, LMFT, couples therapist and founder of The Relationship Place in San Diego. But building real intimacy and closeness in a romantic relationship involves learning to lean on each other during these tough times. “That’s how couples build trust, security and resilience,” Dr. McNeil says. Otherwise, you’re stuck in an odd dynamic where his mother is taking on the emotional duties that should belong to a partner, leaving you feeling like a third wheel instead of an equal.

3. He shares every private detail of your relationship with her

It’s one thing to ask your parents for advice. But it’s another when someone airs every personal detail—about the tiniest points of tension, money matters you prefer to keep confidential, even intimacy issues that should remain in the bedroom. “You want to be able to trust the person you’re dating,” Sussman points out. “And in order to do so, you’ve got to believe that what goes on between you two stays private”—meaning it’s hard to feel safe and secure when there’s no real sense of “just us” in the relationship.

4. He can’t make basic decisions without her input

You find the perfect apartment, but his mom doesn’t approve of the neighbourhood…which means you have to keep looking. Before a weekend getaway, your partner’s instinct is to get his mom’s take on the best flight deals, hotels and which bathing suit to pack. Basically, no decision (big or small) can be made without a call home.

According to Dr. McNeil, this hyper-reliance usually stems from blurred boundaries or a lack of independence, even in adulthood. However, it also undermines one of the most important parts of building a healthy relationship: learning to make these shared choices together as a team, just the two of you.

5. He can’t say no to her

Maybe you’ve asked (politely!) that his mom text before dropping by unannounced. Or that you’d appreciate it if she followed the parenting rules you’ve set for your kids. But instead of hearing you out, a mama’s boy will often hesitate—or worse, turn on you, Sussman says. He may make claims like you “hate his mom” for bringing up a valid critique, or refuse to stand up for you, even when it’s his mother who’s clearly in the wrong.

This time of year, with winter creeping around the corner, is always tricky to dress for. Even so, fancy sneakers have become the one reliable way to elevate an outfit on days when you just want to bundle up in pragmatic layers to stay warm. The outfits become less about looking trendy and more about simply staying toasty. But the good news is, they’re still a hero accessory that works even on the most frigid mornings with your top half ensconced in wools and chunky knits.

Yes, low-tops (or high-tops, if that is your preference) can be dressy, despite their more casual connotations. Case in point: This past Fashion Month, designers went all-in on sneakers with elevated details and sartorial twists, bringing the comfort shoes into more statement-making territory. At Dries Van Noten, they were embellished and covered in sprightly floral prints. At Simone Rocha, sneakers were given a Mary Jane upper with a bejewelled strap. At Valentino and Louis Vuitton, they were beaded in vibrant splashes of colour. Sporty and utilitarian, these kicks were not: The fanciful sneakers felt elevated, and even—dare we say—formal.

Valentino spring 2026.

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Louis Vuitton spring 2026.

Photo: Gianluca Carraro / Gorunway.com

The bold sneaker movement is the perfect thing to insert into your hum-drum fall wardrobe. Sure, dressing for warmth does not have to mean sacrificing style overall—you can lean on a great power coat or sweater to keep you both chic and snuggly—but there is something about a fabulous shoe that just brings any ensemble, maximalist or minimalist, to the next level. Playing it safe in your best black cashmere turtleneck and dress pants? Bam—an eccentric sneaker instantly injects your look with personality. It is like the sartorial equivalent of taking an espresso shot.

Plus, there is also a cool nonchalance to sporting a statement sneaker versus, say, a sky-high stiletto. Sporting an open-toe shoe in the frigid fall? Hard pass! So, what are you waiting for? Fancy sneakers may have trended on the spring 2026 runways, but there are some wild and fun kicks available to shop now—just waiting to up the ante of your fall closet. I, for one, have my eye on these brown and black sequinned Adidas x Wales Bonner low-tops, and plan to don them with my coziest hoodie and nondescript puffer coat. Because my outfit can be practical—but I refuse for my shoes to be anything else but fun. What ever happened to fun!

Inspired by the fancy sneaker trend? Below, shop an edit of 8 fancy sneakers below.

Valentino Garavani- Bay By Bay sneakers

Adidas Originals x Wales Bonner Karintha sneakers

Nike- Air Superfly sneakers

Dries Van Noten- Cord and velvet-trimmed sneakers

Prada- Collapse Re-Nylon sneakers

Miu Miu- Gymnasium sneakers

Golden Goose- True-Star sneakers

Gucci- Shift GG crystal sneakers

This story first appeared on Vogue.com.

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Life feels like a lone journey, Virgo? If you have been feeling indecisive about something, it may be time for you to pick, pack up and leave. For some, real movement and change of place may be on the cards and for some, a metaphorical one. Whatever it may be for you, you’ve got to think long term. You’ve got to ensure that you are not so shortsighted that you keep doing patchwork all your life. You’ve decided to go all in, and you, my dear, need to ensure you swim your way through this as brilliantly as possible.

Cosmic tip: Surrender to the stars and ask your guides for some additional support and a helping hand.

The sky may have felt like it was falling, Libra; however, look at you now. Aren’t you a shiny nugget that escaped the storm unscathed? Your vibe—glowing. Your thoughts—aligned. Your wisdom is needed. Now what’s lined up next for you? You will only find out if you keep going. One little pebble at a time filled the crow’s entire pitcher, and the same holds for you. Consistent efforts will lead to desired success and movement.

Cosmic tip: Take charge with authority and structure.

Your season is here, and you are feeling at your prime, Scorpio. The king works hard not only through execution but also planning, and while the experience may have felt varied for all individually, the overall emotion has been that of a pressure valve being lifted, a breakthrough thought filtering through the edges, and perhaps you gearing up to not settle in life and really take your fortune in your own hands. A little disappointed by this change of course? Perhaps. But stopping in your tracks? Nah.

Cosmic tip: Blend opposing forces—work & play—to get the most out of you and out of your life.

You’ve got your eyes locked in on something for a while, Sag and while your mind and efforts may have been sprinting towards it for for some time now, you may find yourself in a completely different mind scape recently—that of waiting patiently to see things through, to see what comes forward and that of knowing that no matter what, your ships are arriving. It is not that you no longer want your goals—you simply are not desperate for them any longer. And this strategy to simply ‘reel-it-in’ is bringing in opportunities, luck, excitement and divine support your way. Keep going.

Is there a more classic combo than a good V-neck and jeans? It’s a casual pairing, but there’s a certain degree of polish to this particular knit. “It’s a neckline that unites those who consider it a corporate styling staple and the fashion devotees who like to reference Miuccia Prada,” wrote Alice Cary for British Vogue earlier this year, after crowning the V-neck 2025’s “stand-out knit”. Indeed, on the spring/summer 2026 runways, everyone from Loewe to Christian Dior made a case for the preppy style, while V-necks from the likes of Prada, Bottega Veneta and The Row remain A-list staples.

While V-necks can be styled with everything from suit trousers to printed midi-skirts and cargo pants, there’s a specific deliciousness to a low-key V-neck and jeans. Think: cashmere grey knits with Levi’s 501s, or a plunging black sweater with some stiff selvedge turn-ups. To that end, with many more months of winter ahead (sorry), find a few pointers on how to style this winter’s cool-girl uniform below.

A splash of colour

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Just because you’re wearing a V-neck doesn’t mean you have to go full corporate mode, or only opt for blacks and greys – plenty of street-stylers have been spotted in autumnal reds, oranges and vivid mustard tones. The exposed neckline also means you can show off some layered silver jewellery, as above.

Masculine earth tones

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Everyone’s maxed out their glam this festive season, as we’re sure your feed has been proof of. But now that we have a beat of rest, maximalism is giving way to balance. We’re seeing controlled bronzing over heavy contour, à la Alia Bhatt, hydrated bases instead of glassy shine and neutral tones instead of blush blindness. The focus is on refining texture rather than adding layers, while hair and brows have been beautifully used to frame and lift the face with minimal interference.

Yami Gautam’s skin has a natural, blurred finish that comes from using a fine-milled setting powder. There’s minimal contouring, just subtle warmth through the cheeks. Brows are softly defined, lashes separated and eyes lined with brown kohl. The peachy-coral satin lips are a breath of fresh air amongst all the nudes and pinks we’ve been seeing.

Alia Bhatt’s molten makeup emphasises controlled luminosity: a hydrated base layered with light foundation mixed in generously with a liquid bronzer and diffused highlighting on the temples and high points. The eyes followed a warm-toned palette with light brown across the lids and a touch of gold shimmer. The brows stayed full and the lips neutral. The result is a continuation of the glass-skin trend, but executed to look like a gorgeous, bronzed tan.

Aditi Rao Hydari’s skin is smooth but not reflective, and strategic micro-contouring around the jaw and nose keeps things sharp, yet natural. The eyes feature a diffused brown smoky palette and feathered lashes, avoiding any hard lines. The hair’s slick structure complemented the symmetry of her face, pointing to a wider trend of pairing unique hairlines with minimal, monochromatic makeup.

Diana Penty’s look was grounded in ethereal glow and soft definition. Her base leaned radiant but not oily, balanced with fine powdering on the T-zone. A soft rose blush and highlighter ran high on the cheeks to lift the face visually. The eyes had faint browns and shimmer blending into each other and a thin coat of mascara. Nothing dramatic, just enhancing features with luminosity.

Janhvi Kapoor‘s golden glow makeup is the perfect specimen of refined bling. A warm-bronzed base, lifted eyeliner, cool-toned blush and precise lash placement created definition while keeping the skin sheer. The lips are a pink-nude but outlined softly to give shape. The combination of a sculpted, gradient eye and diffused contour is perfect for evening glam.

Kajol wore a satin foundation with a reflective setting spray to create a balanced glow. The eyes used soft taupe shading and accent mascara, making them look open and fresh. The glossed lips and barely-there blush add to the natural glow, emphasised by a snatched, sleek ponytail. Truly an evergreen look.

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Where have all our friends gone? I’m not talking about the selfie you posted on Instagram last week with your running club buddy (“PBs before 9am!”) or your new yoga friend who just happens to have ten thousand followers. I mean your real friends—the ones you’ve known since school, Brownie camp or university. The “normal” people.

For so long, social media was the place where our most meaningful friendships lived. We all followed one another—real people we knew in real life. Our Facebook albums were full of group shots, everyone hugging as though we were in the Friends title sequence. It was cool to show off as many of your mates as possible—that performative element has always been there—but at least they were your actual mates, warts and all. Now, they’re disappearing. How many times have you looked at someone’s Instagram and wondered where their real friends are?

It would be easy to blame the algorithm for making us nervous about our pictures reaching the outermost corners of the internet. Which, though true, feels like an excuse. The real issue, I think, is how social media encourages us to behave: to be the shiniest, most exaggerated versions of ourselves. We’re rewarded for who we know and how well we show them off, which means sharing your normcore friends isn’t seen as cool, or aspirational. Even solo selfies are preferable. “Most of the time I just look like I live alone and sometimes go to the beach,” says Clare, 41.

We’ve been trained to think: Is this picture good enough to post? Is this person? And when it comes to our normie friends, the fear is that their mere presence might topple your curated online persona and expose who you are offline (horror). As Julia, 33, puts it: “It could ruin the vibe.” These days, it can often feel as though only certain friendships are allowed to be visible: the photogenic, high-status ones. The ones that position us as a “girl’s girl”—the kind of woman other women want to be ride-or-dies with. If “love my girlies!” is the new flex now that having a romantic partner is considered embarrassing, only certain “girlies” qualify. Taylor Swift’s 2014 #squadgoals era, which sold us the idea of a perfect group of influential female friends, has a lot to answer for.

And nothing grates more than seeing a photo of your friend with their arm around “this wonderful human!” when you know full well they barely like that human at all. Especially when they haven’t shared a single photo from your walk last weekend. When we do post pictures of our real friends, though, it’s usually accompanied by a caption explaining how we’ve known each other forever. (Translation: I’m worthy.) I should know, because I’ve done it myself. I’ve written about celebrating 30 years of friendship with my oldest school pal and still believe those milestones deserve marking, just as we would in a romantic relationship. But I also know that posting them is, in part, another request for external approval.

That imagination is riddled with potholes now. Everything is too expensive, too dug up, too incomplete. I’m a connoisseur of long walks, but taking a stroll in Mumbai today is about as seamless as crawling through a post-apocalyptic landscape. So I’ve made peace with the irony that I pay to swim in a city that’s infamous for its floods.

This change is evident across fields but no more than in showbiz. Today, fewer aspirants dare to arrive at CST station with a bag in hand. The deeply entrenched resentment surrounding nepotism goes hand in hand with the fading influx of fresh talent. Models walk at knock-down rates because the competition robs the ramp of rose-tinted notions. Mannat seems beyond reach, both spiritually and literally. If the dramatic change in the tone of this essay brings to mind the anti-smoking ads before Mumbai’s film­ screenings, it’s because the city’s transformation is a plot twist that everyone saw coming but stayed in denial about. What else explains my transmutation into a bitter veteran who can’t stop invoking the good old days? I’m one breath away from sounding like Tinnu Anand’s character in Agneepath, the fictional ­ madman who loudly laments the decay of humanity.

A still from Luck by Chance (2009)

All of this is to say that the Bombay of Bollywood has been replaced by a busy imposter. The city is too real to be romanticised anymore; it lacks the character to be a movie character. Those flowery ‘Bambai nagariya’ monologues are harder to believe in. Even the fairy tales have mutated into cautionary tales. The few memorable instances of Mumbai that make an appearance on celluloid, in fact, critique the diminished personality of the metropolis. Like Raj & DK’s The Family Man starring Manoj Bajpayee, a series in which even a star spy is swallowed by the compromised domestic rhythms of the city. Or Jasmeet K Reen’s Darlings (2022), in which Alia Bhatt’s character is gaslighted by the lack of space as much as she is by an abusive husband.