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The long-awaited Blue Moon in Sagittarius is finally here! Its fiery energy is going to shake life up. May 31st brings the first monthly Blue Moon since August 31st, 2023, and the last one until December 31st, 2028 (a total lunar eclipse). There will be a few seasonal Blue Moons before 2028, but none like this current lunation — it’s a big splash to mark the last days of spring.
This rare lunation is what astronomers and stargazers call a “calendar-month Blue Moon” because it is the second Full Moon in May. The first one occurred on May 1st, known as the Full Flower Moon in Scorpio. Lucky for us, we have a second chance to manifest our desires, let the moon’s illumination bring us clarity, and connect to the universe — or, in this case, shoot from the hip, as well as speak passionately about our worldly aspirations and hopes. Even though it is a micromoon, meaning its apogee is farther from earth than usual, we’ll still feel the effects of the plenilune [a completely full moon]. The moon will still light up the sky and offer us guidance in our personal journeys.
The resourceful and foundational planet Saturn, which is acting passionately in Aries, and transformative Pluto, are motivating us to progress in Aquarius, and gently connect with the Blue Moon. These celestial bodies amplify intuition and offer resilience, confidence, and determination. Visionary Neptune in Aries is in close range, making us feel lofty and idealistic about our beliefs. Basically, it’ll be hard for us to get off our high horses and the need to sway others to our views if they clash with ours. No one will back down from a debate, which can lead to intense arguments that might inflame delicate relationships if we’re not careful, deliberate, or respectful. The warning is not to take matters to the point of no return.
The asteroids Pallas in Aries and Juno in Aquarius add flavor to the Blue Moon. Pallas is the warrior archetype and extra sparky in Aries. Our impulses urge us to act without thinking or knowing the implications. Juno is loyal until betrayed. In the sign of Aquarius, we can experience it as unconventionality and freedom in partnerships. The flip side is that we may detach from the drama to maintain our peace of being. The two asteroids push us to prioritize our autonomy and value our choices. Rather than listen to everyone’s opinions, honing in on our voice and mindset is vital.
Watch out: Mercury is in the last degrees of Gemini. This creates a frenetic, immediate need to speak before we put our musings together. Yes, we may put our foot in our mouths and say inappropriate things that could ruffle many feathers — a sentiment the moon in Sagittarius echoes. It’s important to keep track of our ideas and concepts; jumping from A to B can happen in seconds within a conversation or thought process, making it hard to focus on a single point.
While two beliefs can be true at the same time, we should be aware of our behavior (especially before we generate conflict) to ensure we maintain our composure when the heat rises due to the minor aspect shared with Mercury and Pluto. The following day, Mercury enters Cancer, bringing calm, serene feelings.
The silver lining is that Mercury harmonizes with the centaur Chiron in Aries, helping us mend fences and heal wounds that surface. There is a fine line between being oppressive and kind. If we listen closely, we’ll hear that everyone is on the same side, just speaking over each other. Therefore, we must be cognizant and conscious of how we come across.
Fighting for the sake of being controversial and relevant is going to make things messier. The Blue Moon is a curator of chaos, but we don’t have to let it. We can willfully switch to the vibe by agreeing not to agree, nobly walking away from disputes, building bridges toward resolution, or simply allowing others to express their sentiments and acknowledging them with an open mind and heart.
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I have a complicated history with supplements. Most of them are, in my experience, elaborate placebos in attractive packaging. And don’t even get me started on gummy vitamins. So when I kept hearing NMN come up in the longevity space — from The Skinny Confidential crowd to Bryan Johnson’s entire public existence — I did what any reasonable skeptic does. I filed it away and kept scrolling.
Then I actually listened to David Sinclair on Diary of a CEO, and the science was too loud to ignore.
I wasn’t looking for a 30-day transformation. I’m in my thirties, I feel good, and I take my health seriously enough to think about who I want to be at ninety, not just next summer. NMN appealed to me as a long game: a cellular investment, the kind of thing you start before you need it. I bought my first bottle at Erewhon more on that tax later and committed to a full 30 days before forming any opinion.
I did not expect what came next, especially this fast.
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The Product
Novos Boost (NMN) is a warning: really big word incoming nicotinamide mononucleotide supplement built on one core premise: that aging is not inevitable, it’s biological (and biology can be influenced). NMN works by replenishing NAD+, a coenzyme that powers cellular energy production and declines with age. Less NAD+ means less cellular repair, slower metabolism, duller skin, and that creeping fatigue that starts feeling normal in your thirties.
I’ll be honest. I’d heard the term third-party tested before and filed it away without fully understanding why it mattered. It wasn’t until I heard Dr. Rhonda Patrick break it down on Diary of a CEO that it actually clicked. Here’s the thing that blew my mind: Supplement brands can legally put almost anything on a label, including ingredients that might not actually be inside the supplement. Dr. Patrick used creatine gummies as an example. Most of them contain little to no creatine. Which is exactly why I wasn’t just going to hand over $44 to just any brand.
Third-party testing is my holy grail metric because an external company that has no skin in the game, independently verifies what’s actually in the supplement. I scanned a few options and bought the Novos brand because of the unbiased stamp of approval. Not one, but two accredited third-party labs (Anresco and Micro Quality) confirmed a 100%+ purity and no mercury detected.
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How I Used It
I took two capsules daily with my first meal, which for me lands around noon. I stacked it with a basic women’s multivitamin from Whole Foods nothing elaborate, nothing that would complicate the picture. I completed a full 30 consecutive days, which the brand recommends as the minimum window before drawing any conclusions. On the two days I forgot and took it before bed instead of with food, I still fell asleep without any issue. No racing thoughts, no disrupted sleep, no adjustment period to speak of. The protocol is low-lift, which matters when you’re committing to something long-term.
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What I noticed
I want to be clear that I didn’t start taking NMN for a 30-day transformation. I started taking it because I follow the longevity space closely — Sinclair’s explanation was the nudge that finally got me to pull the trigger and I wanted to be building toward the version of myself that’s still sharp, energetic, and vibrant at ninety. I was not expecting to feel anything significant in the first month. That’s not how cellular health works, and I knew that going in.
Which is exactly why what happened next surprised me.
The napping stopped. I’m a dedicated weekend napper, the kind who schedules around it. Somewhere in the first two weeks, I just… didn’t need it anymore. The afternoon wall that I’d accepted as part of my life quietly disappeared. The energy shift wasn’t caffeinated or jittery. There was no sudden jolt, no artificial alertness. I just stopped running out of fuel before the day was over.
Then came the skin comments. I was traveling, which meant my skincare routine had been stripped to the bare minimum, a travel-size PCA Facial Wash Gentle Cleanser and a Youth To The People serum. No elaborate multi-step routine, no new products, nothing to credit. A woman at my nephew’s lacrosse game stopped me to ask what I was doing for my skin. When I told her it was just makeup, she pointed to my neck and said there was no makeup there, and it was glowing anyway. I went home and looked in the mirror more carefully than I had in months. The dullness I’d gotten used to was gone. Something underneath looked different — brighter, more alive.
Another noticeable difference: my nails. I haven’t seen NMN marketed for nail growth, and I hadn’t heard anyone in the longevity space mention it as a benefit, but somehow in these 30 days, my natural nails got undeniably longer than ever. No polish, no gel, no change to my routine. Just quietly, consistently growing. I can’t say with certainty it was the NMN, but I can say it was the only variable. See for yourself.
Edited with PrettyUp
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The Price
At $44 for a 30-day supply, Novos Boost NMN sits in the mid-range of the supplement market, more than your average vitamin, less than most of the serums in your bathroom cabinet. I’ll be honest: I bought my first bottle at Erewhon, alongside a vegan pizza and a Hailey Bieber skin glow smoothie. Standing at that register watching the total climb was, truly, a hard pill to swallow — no pun intended. But that’s the thing about Erewhon. It has a way of making you confront exactly how much you’re willing to spend on your wellness era, and apparently my answer is: quite a bit.
My honest wish is that Novos would offer a 60-day bottle at a better per-pill price point, because this is not a one-month experiment. This is a long-term investment in your biology, and the math adds up to over $500 a year. That said, I’ve spent more than $44 on moisturizers that did considerably less. When you reframe it as cellular infrastructure rather than a wellness add-on, the price starts to make sense. You’re either paying now or paying later, the longevity community has been saying this for years, and at this point, the evidence is clear.
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Would I Buy It Myself
I’m already on bottle two. I ran out while traveling and can’t wait to get home and back on my routine. That’s not something I’ve ever said about a supplement before — historically I’ve been skeptical of the entire category, gummy vitamins included. The fact that I’m actively anticipating my dose tells you everything about where I landed.
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Who It’s For
I’m not a doctor and I’m not going to pretend to be one (please talk to yours before adding anything new to your routine, especially if you’re managing medications or existing health conditions). What I can tell you is who this feels right for based on my own experience. If you’re like me, someone who has been loyal to her basic women’s multivitamin for years and is starting to wonder if it’s time to level up, this is the natural next step in your big girl glow-up supplement routine. It’s for the woman who is already doing the work and wants to start investing at the cellular level. Not for a quick fix. For the long game.
If you’re looking for something you’ll feel dramatically by day three, this isn’t your supplement. NMN works on a timeline measured in months and years, not days. NMN interacts with cellular pathways, so it’s always worth making sure your full regimen is working together, not against itself.
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The Verdict
Worth it. When I first opened the bottle and saw how small the capsules were, my immediate reaction was that I had just wasted $44 on very expensive nothing. They are comically, almost insultingly tiny. I stood there holding the bottle thinking about every supplement I’d ever bought that did exactly nothing and wondering if I’d done it again. I hadn’t. But I guess that old cliché about good things coming in small packages actually holds some weight. Thirty days later, I have more energy, visibly better skin, and a second bottle already ordered. My only real critique is the price-to-supply ratio — at $44 for 30 days, the annual commitment is real, and a larger bottle at a lower per-dose price would make suggesting this to everyone significantly easier. But I’m recommending it anyway, price and all. Some investments you make for who you’re going to be in sixty years. This is one of them.
Skip it if you want fast, visible results. NMN works on a timeline measured in months and years, not days. If that’s not your timeline, this isn’t your supplement.
About the writer.
Alexis Bennett Parker is the Director of Shopping Partnerships at Refinery29. Strategic consumption is her Olympic sport. And her nine to five.
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There’s something about a summer haircut that feels transformative — a chance to shed the heaviness of seasons past and emerge feeling lighter, brighter, and fresher. But when trends are a dime a dozen, where do you even start?
We’re willing to bet you’ve already pinned a bob — or several iterations of it — to your inspiration board. Then there’s the shag, back in all its mussed-up glory, not to mention the ’90s-inspired layered haircuts currently taking over Instagram.
To help narrow down the options, we asked leading hairstylists from London to Los Angeles to identify the 12 haircut trends they predict will be everywhere this summer and beyond. If you’re struggling to decide, consider this your starting point.
Celebrity hairstylist Lorraine Dublin cites Raye as the ultimate inspiration behind this retro bob, which is rapidly making its way into salons. “This is a shoulder-length bob with soft, flicked-out ends and subtle layering,” explains Dublin, adding, “it’s going to be huge this summer because it feels polished but still effortless.” Ask for a chin or collarbone-length bob (if you don’t want to go too short) with soft movement and face-framing shape, suggests Dublin. This cut on fashion and beauty content creator Grandy is beautiful.
Neale Rodger, style director at STIL salon, says that mid-length cuts don’t have to be boring — especially when layers are involved. “This mid-length cut is characterized by airy layers and soft face-framing, inspired by ‘90s supermodel hair,” says Rodger, who has noticed a major return to volume, bounce, and healthy-looking movement after years dominated by flatter, sleeker styles. “This cut is perfect for clients who want to keep their length while adding shape, softness, and more styling versatility,” adds Rodger.
To get the look, he recommends asking your stylist for grown-out, “shattered layers” around the face, “soft graduation” through the lengths, and plenty of movement throughout — all without sacrificing too much density. This cut by Yuri Ponte Cabeleireiro Em Sobral is perfect.
Both STIL salon’s Rodger and Nick Stenson, brand founder and CEO of Nick Stenson Beauty, are championing the Riviera bob this season. “This is a soft, relaxed bob that sits somewhere between the jawline and collarbone with natural texture and movement,” says Rodger. Think of it as the Italian bob’s more laid-back cousin: still featuring chunky ends and subtle layers, but with an even more effortless feel. At its core, it’s a softly layered bob with plenty of choppy movement through the ends, and both Rodger and Stenson believe it taps into the easy European summer aesthetic we’re all craving right now.
Rodger reports that the cut works particularly well on naturally wavy or textured hair, and Stenson says it’s beautiful on fine to medium hair textures. “This is because the cut creates fullness and bounce without feeling heavy,” he adds. Styling is key for a je ne sais quoi finish. Rather than reaching for a blow-dryer, both Rodger and Stenson recommend letting hair air-dry. “The glamour comes from the confident ‘undoneness’ of the cut,” Rodger says. “It’s perfect for anyone wanting something low-maintenance yet still chic and fashion-forward.” This cut on makeup artist Lydia Fowler is stunning.
The choppy, mussed-up shag will always have its appeal, but the modern version is a little more polished than its rock-chick predecessor, like this cut on Liv Bowsky. “The shag is evolving into an everyday, less edgy look with airy layers and soft volume,” says Stenson. “It boasts effortless texture and movement while working with natural hair patterns, making it ideal for those with medium to thick hair or anyone who wants volume without constant styling.”
We also love this curly shag on Shaynis.ksu. For the cut itself, Stenson recommends asking for long, feathered layers with curtain bangs and soft texture around the crown. Styling is just as important: “Finish with a texture spray to further elevate this look and to perfect that lived-in texture,” says Stenson. For a similar effect, try Nick Stenson’s Texture Finishing Spray, which is buildable yet easy to brush out.
Celebrity hairstylist and colorist Dimitris Giannetos predicts that “see-through layers” — which add subtle movement, rather than a step-like effect — are set to become one of the biggest trends of the summer. We’re obsessed with this cut by @beautyby.mirandaa on Instagram.
“Ask your stylist for ultra-fine, wispy razor-cut layers sitting throughout the perimeter of the hair with soft face-framing pieces throughout,” says Giannetos, adding, “The effect adds airy texture, dimension, and movement while maintaining the overall fullness and length of the hair.” To keep your layers in place, he suggests finishing off with a generous veil of L’Oréal Paris’ Elnett Hairspray.
The luxe crop is the polished evolution of the pixie cut. “A sleek short crop is becoming really popular because people want styles that feel bold, clean, and low-maintenance for summer,” says Dublin, who pinpoints Olandria as inspiration. “Opt for a wig if you don’t want to commit to a chop,” she suggests. “It’s perfect for anyone wanting a dramatic refresh without a lot of styling time.”
For those ready to brave the scissors, Dublin recommends asking your hairstylist for a soft, cropped cut with texture and shape. The result is a versatile style that can be worn sleek and blown out or left natural for an easy wash-and-go finish.
Stenson has noticed a major resurgence of long — but, crucially, healthy-looking — hair for summer. “We’ve already started seeing this look in action, most notably with the ultra-long blonde extensions Nicole Kidman debuted at the Met Gala,” he says.
The key is movement, like this cut by Tampa-based hairstylist Sophie. “It consists of long, blended ‘invisible layers’ with dense, blunt ends to achieve the look,” says Stenson, adding, “It’s great for anyone who already has naturally long hair and wants movement without sacrificing thickness, or those looking to experiment with extensions.”
To keep the style looking polished, invest in a good smoothing crème and concentrate it through the mid-lengths and ends. “This will help to maintain that glossy, milky shine,” says Stenson.
This cut is defined by a subtle inward bend at the ends, says Giannetos, created by cutting the hair at an angle. “It gives hair a polished blowout effect while still feeling effortless and airy,” he says. To get the look, Giannetos recommends asking for a feathery, mid-length blunt cut (Ryenne Snow always nails them). “Style using a round brush with extra focus on curving the ends inward to emphasize the signature ‘C’ shape,” he says. For added length, Giannetos looks to Great Lengths’ Tape-In Extensions.
“A shoulder-length layered silk press is trending because it gives movement and versatility while still feeling elegant and easy to maintain,” says Dublin, who adds that it’s ideal for those who switch between straight styles and their natural texture. It’s all in the face-framing: “Ask for long layers with shape around the face that still works beautifully with natural curls or an afro,” suggests Dublin. We love this look on Michaela Coel.
The bixie has become a firm fixture in salons — especially at STIL — but this summer’s iteration feels a little more lived-in, like this cut by Naoki Sakon. “This is a modern mix between a pixie and a bob, with softer edges and grown-out texture,” says Rodger, who has noticed a renewed appetite for shorter hair as the weather warms up. “That said, clients still want softness and versatility rather than sharp, severe crops, so this look is great for those who like a statement haircut that feels wearable and feminine,” he says.
Rodger recommends asking your stylist for a “textured pixie shape” with longer layers through the crown and bangs. “This will keep the finish soft, piece-y, and easy to style,” he adds. “Just make sure that the perimeter of the shape has enough length to keep it soft, and that it’s easy to play with and tuck behind the ears.”
“The de-Marilyn bob is a voluminous, sexy cut that delivers old-Hollywood glamour — but with a modern finish,” says Giannetos, who adds that it’s all about soft body, bouncy movement, and brushed-out texture. “It’s inspired by iconic bombshell hair, but updated for 2026 with a lighter, effortless feel for summer.” We love this cut by Suzi.
It starts with a mid-length chop. “Ask your stylist for a rounded, shoulder-length cut with long bangs and minimal layers,” says Giannetos. To finish the look, he always recommends Kerastase Elixir Ultime Serum (also an R29-favorite) for added shine.
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It’s been a little over a day since the Summer House Season 10Reunion, Part 1 aired and I know we’re all still sweating, processing, and our cortisol levels are on HIGH! OK, that’s how I’m feeling, but I’ve seen the waves of emotion hitting our timelines, especially in comparison to the lackluster energy from Amanda Batula and West Wilson on the reunion stage. It’s as if those two walked in and decided to sit down and not touch anything in hopes that maybe no one would notice them. Well, it didn’t work. We noticed their defensive behavior, the eye rolls and Ciara’s ability to calmly check them on their lies, attempts at rationale and weak responses. I know we have many new Summer HouseCiara Miller fans in the building so let’s begin with some context.
Summer House Season 10 aired on Bravo TV this year, led in part by OG houseguests, Kyle Cooke, Carl Radke, Amanda Batula and Lindsay Hubbard. But the real stars were longtime houseguest Ciara Miller and three-seasoned vets Jesse Solomon and West Wilson. With a gaggle of newbies (Mia Calabrese, KJ Dillard, Bailey Taylor, Ben Wadd, Dara Levitan and Levi Sebree) who were breakout stars in their own right, online support for this grouping was so strong. The Bravosphere finally felt like this was an IT group of houseguests. They were fresh, had heart, and best of all, they all were getting along. Sure there was drama, there were fights, and your typical reality TV ups and downs, but the house was a happy home. Things were GOOD. And fans were loving the lightning in a bottle dynamic of the new and old houseguests. Summer Should Be Fun!
That was until things began to unravel. On January 19, 2026, longtime Summer House cast members and couple, Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula announced their divorce. And while most were not shocked, what was to follow was unimaginable to fans. In the weeks leading up to filming the Summer House Season 10 Reunion, Amanda (wife of Kyle Cooke and best friend in the house to Ciara) and West (ex of Ciara and friend of Kyle) announced that they were exploring a relationship as rumors were circulating about their budding romance. There has been much debate over the timeline, so let’s breakdown the version of events revealed during the reunion:
The Pre-Reunion West/ Amanda Timeline (& When Ciara Found Out)
July-August 2025:Summer House Season 10 films.
January 17 2026: Ciara revealed at the reunion that this date was when she first suspected Amanda and West’s relationship. She called Amanda to go for drinks with her and Mia, Amanda’s location showed up as West’s house, and Amanda didn’t answer the phone. It wasn’t until Mia put them in a group chat that Amanda responded.
March 1 2026: West, Kyle, Jesse and Ben go to brunch in NYC; Amanda and West say they shared their first kiss that night.
March 5 2026: The rumors go public about the alleged relationship, Amanda texts Ciara late that evening, denying everything, claiming people [on the internet] are “psychos.”
March 7 2026: Amanda texts Ciara to check in, still denying the allegations, stating she is “super in my head about what’s happened and I hate that it’s about West.”
March 24 2026: West is a guest on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen and denies the relationship rumors, calling Amanda “a good friend,” saying he has to “show her the streets” all while wearing a tie his alleged girlfriend, fashion designer Meija Moreno, made.
May 26 2026: The Summer House Reunion, Part 1 airs.
The Audacity Came Early. How The Summer House Reunion Started
We begin with Lindsay Hubbard on the couch, green screen backdrop, filming confessionals for the new Bravo show, In The City. Kyle, who also stars on the new show, walks in and tells Lindsay to check her phone. Cameras were up when Amanda and West released their joint statement and Kyle, being TV gold, came in to have Lindsay read the statement out loud.
Everyone take notes because THIS is how you self-produce as a reality star.
As quickly as the statement was released, we get Summer House cast members, Jesse Solomon and Mia Calabrese calling Lindsay for guidance, as they do. Lindsay is known as “Mother Hubbard” to the whole cast. Carl Radke, another Summer House OG, rings Kyle at the same time, and suddenly they’re all on speaker phone debriefing what they’ve just read.
It’s clear from the jump that Amanda and West would not be leading with shame or contrition, like many viewers had anticipated… seeing them so stoic and unemotional was infuriating.
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Then it was time to dive head first into reunion day central and it was clear that Amanda and West showed up with the intention to be wrong and strong with zero remorse for their actions. As the cast arrives, we learn that Amanda and West are sharing a dressing room, which is…interesting! And everybody notes it. Andy comes in to greet the new couple and see how they’re feeling. Their responses and lack of enthusiasm says it all. Go on girls give us nothing! West is feeling surprisingly “zen.” It’s clear from the jump that these two will not be leading with shame or contrition, like many viewers had anticipated. With so much comparison between this situation and Scandoval, I think my brain was wired to assume these two would come into the reunion with at least a modicum of guilt as Tom Sandoval and Rachel Leviss did. And beyond that, I think my expectation as a human being was that you should feel some degree of shame for your actions, plus the fact that you’ve deeply hurt the people around you. I don’t know, perhaps that’s just me, but seeing them so stoic and unemotional was infuriating. They felt damn near robotic. I think Andy noticed it too as he quickly wrapped up their pre-reunion banter with one of his signature “Okay” sighs aloud to signal he’s ready to move on (iykyk).
There are tears, hugs and apologies before the cast even hit the set (but shockingly not from Amanda or West’s camps) and before we know it, we have the cast seated and ready to reunion. As the crew finalizes filming, West gets a notification that his phone was hacked and his nudes are circulating on the internet. This is apparently the first time he’s heard of this, but the rest of the guys had already seen the photos backstage and had them readily available to show him. West confirms those are in fact, his “flaccid” (their words, not mine!) nudes.
And we are already thrown curveballs (pun intended) before the reunion officially begins!
Ciara graces the stage with her presence, giving Jessica Rabbit hair and another dynamite revenge dress. And I have to say it, in some ways it bothers me that our girl has to consistently show up to these reunions, blowing everyone else’s look out of the water. I know she’ll do it 10 times out of 10, but as a day one viewer and someone who sees Ciara beyond the physical, it’s frustrating to understand that she’s serving so hard, in part, as a “f*ck you” in response to fellow cast members disrespecting her but also because she has to. I will always appreciate the power her fashion, hair, and makeup choices hold, but I have to acknowledge that I’m upset on her behalf because we know why she’s doing it. Black women have to show up in ways their white counterparts don’t (imagine if Ciara had gone for the messy bun Amanda opted for?). Not to worry though because beyond the look, I can assure you Ciara wasted no time reminding us exactly who she is with her words. And if it wasn’t clear early into the programming, we were about to witness some of the strongest reads courtesy of Ms. Miller and all I have to say to that is: let her cook.
The Amanda and West Scandal, Excavated
Andy wastes no time, asking scorned husband Kyle, “How does it feel to not be the biggest problem in the room?” and to her credit (the bar is on the floor), we do get an immediate apology from Amanda, who calls out that she is sorry specifically to Ciara and Kyle for what has transpired between her and West. The thing that I’m having trouble rectifying is that Amanda and West kick off the reunion with apologies and say they are prepared to take accountability, only to go through the remainder of the reunion discrediting feelings from the rest of the cast, especially Ciara and Kyle.
This is absolutely the strangest part of the entire reunion IMO: I cannot wrap my head around how these two genuinely do not seem to show any remorse or shame. And there are moments where it seems like they believe they are the victims in the matter!
And as with any good reunion, the group immediately gets into the timeline of things: the allegations of when the relationship began are most pressing. Mentioned above, Ciara actually suspected something was off two days before Amanda and Kyle had released their divorce statement, though Amanda assured her nothing was going on with West. Amanda claims she was hanging out with him because he was, “there for her all summer,’ something Ciara points out she was as well but Amanda acknowledges, then quickly dismisses the sentiment. She is firm that she was simply hanging out with her other friends! She “had an awakening” and what’s equal parts sad and speaking volumes here, is how the entire cast calls out the fact that Amanda doesn’t really have any friends (minus In The City castmate Katie Deluca) of her own and was solely hanging out with West and his friends.
[The reunion] painted a diabolical picture of two people who simply did not give AF about how their actions would impact the dynamic of their closest relationships, coworkers and the entire friend group.
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The other interesting thing to note is that Amanda began turning her location off, which had Kyle’s ears perking up. Kyle highlights that around this same time, she began to hide where she was, something she had never done before and Lindsay puts it beautifully saying, “[Of course your location started going off] because you were at West’s!” Amanda is struggling to have her points stick, but that’s largely because they are just superficial points and do not carry a ton of weight as a viewer. Things are not looking good for Amanda let me tell you that.
As we learn all the dirty details: from West going out for brunch with Amanda’s (separated) husband and their housemate then leaving to go kiss Amanda, to her denying anything going on when Ciara asks her openly and directly, and then doubling down and following up of her own accord to confirm nothing is happening – it really starts to paint a diabolical picture of two people who simply did not give AF about how their actions would impact the dynamic of their closest relationships, coworkers and the entire friend group.
To make matters even worse and what I fear may have been the final straw that broke the camel’s back, was West guesting on the March 24th episode of WWHL and blatantly denying the relationship to ANDY COHEN’s face. To go from that and then one week later dropping a poorly written joint statement with Amanda, I’ve just got to say… there are holes you dig yourself into and then there’s whatever this situation is. Amanda and West cannot get their story straight at this reunion and fumble again, when they claim to have not had sex until after they released the joint statement. This moment garners a “Why continue to lie?,” from Jesse, West’s closest friend in the house, who, by the way, barely stopped tearing up the entire reunion.
Amanda and West are getting caught UP in alleged lies and half truths, leaving a ton of openings for questions from the cast. Example: when they shared the joint statement, in one breath, they’re saying they did it because they had strong feelings for each other and in another, they’re claiming they were still figuring things out. We may never know the real truth but the holes in their stories are enough leaving the cast scoffing and Kyle arguing that, “at that point you clearly don’t feel strongly, if you’re trying to understand it.”
While Amanda did send each cast member a private apology text (West did not), Carl makes the most pointed comment on how they failed to acknowledge Ciara and Kyle in their public statement because [if they weren’t going to address them publicly], “Who is the public apology for? It’s like singing happy birthday without using a name.”
My takeaway so far? For Amanda and West, public perception is priority number one. I’m not sure if Amanda thought she’d be salvaged because she was on the brink of getting the Ariana Madix treatment after her divorce with Kyle, but she quickly lost any positive sentiment gained and she severely underestimated how much the public loves Ciara.
I cannot believe Amanda gave up her friendship and bond with Ciara for this mess.
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And this is where things really start to go off the rails for Amanda and West, because she defends her poor choices by arguing, “Has no one in the world has ever been in a situation like this before? This is not the craziest thing that’s ever happened in the whole entire world,” and West, well West has said nothing. This is the man you risked it all for? Amanda, girl, please get up! This put Amanda in a different light for me, in the sense that she is clearly someone who still has a lot of growing up to do and would be better served doing it out of the public eye.
I cannot believe Amanda gave up her friendship and bond with Ciara for this mess. Amanda and West can’t even define the relationship and Amanda is ready to throw away her friend. Wow Bethenny, wow.
West Is A Manipulative Clout Chaser & Ciara Clocks It All
Finally, after sitting there like his flaccid nudes personified, West was put in the hot seat. And this might’ve been the most fascinating part of the reunion to me. The rest of the cast came prepared for this conversation, with multiple houseguests replaying their chats in the house with West (while clips are being played in tandem to validate what they’re saying), and it becomes very apparent that West is whoever he needs to be, depending on who he’s speaking to. And it’s putting it lightly to say the house clocks him at the reunion: he is one manipulative man.
In a clip, West tells Ben that he has a crush on Ciara, he says when he was with her it was “dreamy.” He then tells Jesse that it’s weird he wants to make out with her and then acknowledges they dated and that she’s an ex while housemates are discussing it. That’s for everyone who has been justifying what West and Amanda did by saying he’s not her ex. He is. Period. West loves to hitch his ass to Ciara when it’s convenient to him, his storyline and the potential for air time on the show. But once cameras are down, she becomes disposable to him in so many ways. It appears that vthe cast has realized she may not be the only one he has done that to.
But West is smart because he also clearly states that he is not trying to be Ciara’s boyfriend. West is so good at being calculated and he’s using specific words to toe the line. And it’s hard to witness as a viewer, because we’ve seen him continue to lead Ciara (and the rest of the house) on, while also knowing that he can roll those tapes and not have his specific words used against him.
And while we see him cozy up to Amanda last summer, folks have pointed out online that perhaps West was only angling for Amanda at the time because he saw the potential for her to have an Ariana Madix moment and he wanted to look like the supportive friend to ultimately capitalize off of her situation.
Lindsay put it best at the reunion, scorching the earth at West’s expense saying, “I’m like getting pulled into you now and I can like catch myself. You’re so f*cking good. You’re good at pulling girls, do whatever you need to do to climb the ladder, to clout chase, to get to wherever you f*cking need to go. And then boom they don’t work for you, they don’t serve what you need to be served and you drop them. You’re going to do the same thing to Amanda when this is not working out, because it’s not going to and you’re not going to be able to handle it West. Because you’re a f*cking toddler.”
I would have evaporated off the stage right then and there.
We cannot end the West segment of this recap without reminding you of the West and Ciara lore that makes this all even stranger. In a recent resurfaced 2025 interview on Jason Tartick’s podcast, West shares that if he had to fire anyone from the house “Apprentice” style, it would be Ciara, to “get the awkward sh*t out of the house.” The fact that this man dragged her through the mud after his first season, continued to show up in the press with her name in his mouth, realized he was never going to come out on top and encouraged their friendship time and time again, and then said THIS less than a year ago, is diabolical.
If it wasn’t clear before, it is undeniable now: West is somebody who was never interested in taking accountability or growing as a person from his reality TV experience. He simply wants to remove the “problem” so he can continue to be positively perceived by the public without having to be held to any standard of respect. And be famous. West always wants to be famous.
There is something so frustrating about watching another Black woman agree to put herself out there, only to be used for clout by a mediocre man… [Ciara] was not being “mean” or too “harsh,” she was rightly standing up for herself.
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There is something so damn frustrating about watching another Black woman agree to put herself out there, only to be used for clout by a mediocre man. And to make matters worse, there are people who are attempting to vilify Ciara for standing ten toes down in her feelings and for reacting emotionally during a difficult moment. She was not being “mean” or too “harsh,” she was rightly standing up for herself. Where was this heat when Ariana Madix was telling Rachel Leviss to “go f*ck herself with a cheese grater”? People applauded that moment, and yes, I recognize these are two different scenarios, but the sentiment still stands: Black women are never allowed the same emotional grace as their white counterparts.
It’s wild to witness a collective rose colored glasses coming off in real time with West, but here we are. What was the last straw for you? Mine was when he referred to his makeout with Ciara in the backyard (which we all saw on camera and included kissing with tongue), as “ear stuff.”
What’s With The Newbie Houseguests?
Can you believe we haven’t even discussed the newbies drama? There were surprisingly more storylines from our new houseguests Bailey Taylor, Ben Wadd and KJ Dillard. And Andy did what he could to pivot from the main topic of conversation, to give our newbies a chance to speak on their experience in the house.
And this year our newcomings were nothing short of iconic. Truly, this season’s casting brought it faces me and many others hope to see for seasons to come. KJ Dillard, the first Black male cast member in the Summer House, held what I’d describe as the most vulnerable conversation I’ve ever seen on the Summer House reunion stage. KJ shared how he loved filming the show and felt like he made family with his cast, but come fall 2025, he started going through some heavy stuff mentally and was admitted into the hospital for a week due to self harm.
Mia and Ciara visited him almost every day, we know they’re the best new trio in that damn house! And ultimately KJ entered recovery for a few months to understand why he distracted himself from his issues. He was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and currently feels back on track thanks to the help of therapy and medication. I have to continue to applaud the Summer House crew for being the most open and honest cast as it relates to everything from race, mental health, substance abuse and trauma. They have continued to make space for real and timely discussions, genuinely showing up for one another and without cameras needing to be up. This cast especially has set the bar for how sensitive subject matter should be addressed on reality TV. I know we all want to send KJ some love and thank him for being strong enough to speak on such a personal matter out loud. If you want to understand more or need support yourself, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. It’s free, confidential and 24/7.
Now as for newcomers Bailey and Ben? Well we had quite the standoff between them as the cast relived their version of The Dinner Party From Hell. Bailey drunkenly accused Ben of wanting to sleep with Amanda at her birthday dinner. And although she entered the first weekend of the summer and developed a big fat crush on Ben, at the reunion she assured the group that this did not stem from jealousy. She was being silly and thought it was fine since Amanda and Ben had been previously joking about it in front of everybody. And I believe that because as we’ve gotten to know Bailey, her quirky behavior genuinely speaks for itself. How Bailey surprised me at the reunion though, was when Ben shared he felt hurt and misunderstood after she said (on camera) that she thinks he has anger issues toward women.
Bailey did not hesitate in her response, popping OFF and backed by unseen footage from the season, where Ben is visibly and audibly rude to his girlfriend, Sabrina Belle, and in the next clip, super gentle to Kyle. The juxtaposition is jarring and Bailey puts it best saying, “You like to reprimand women, that’s your problem.” Clearly any crush that was there is over; Bailey successfully left her mark on the reunion and most likely secured her spot for next season.
My Favorite Reunion Sidebars
• Seeing Carl and Lindsay reconciling and seemingly starting to find their way back to friends. • When Jesse said “all rise” as Ciara took to the stage. • Mia and Ciara’s “Friends” style living arrangement (they live in separate apartments in the same building). • Someone’s heartbeat being fully picked up by their mic, and with so much happening during part one, it was impossible to tell who. • Bailey claiming Ben was secretly dating Sabrina prior to coming into the house from a photo on her Instagram. • Mia is now single! • Levi getting more face time at the reunion than she got all season. • Andy reading the fan comment about Ciara buying and renovating her childhood home stating, “As a Black woman it’s a feat to go from being capital to owning capital, only five or so generations separated from slavery. I hope you’re proud of yourself.” • Bailey and Carl bonding over their mutual trauma dumping. • “That’s your wife. She is not my wife.”
The Summer House Reunion part one left no crumbs. And while we still have part two and part three to come, if this is how they’ve laid the foundation, I can only imagine what’s next.
To close and leave us jaw opened, begging for more, these editors and producers shared Ciara’s parting words for Amanda and West, stating, “the best woman for West is someone who’s not gonna check him on anything, and that’s totally Amanda. Like, she’s very mute, she’s gonna be that weak figure that he needs, and he can always be the star in the relationship. So I actually think, like, maybe it could work.”
Excuse me while I pick myself off the floor in preparation for next Tuesday.
The Summer House Season 10 Reunion, Part 2 and 3 will air Tuesdays at 8pm. Uncensored and extended versions of all three parts will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.
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As we rack our brains for our next girls’ night outfit, vacation capsule wardrobe, gameday aesthetic, and more, many of us go straight to our socials for inspiration. And luckily, Pinterest has released its Summer 2026 Trend Report with the best and boldest looks to try across fashion and beauty, according to data from over 600 million users worldwide. The biggest prediction? Fandom will continue to grow and influence our summer style.
“Fandom is evolving into a form of self-expression (‘WNBA game outfits’ +70%). Pinterest users are tapping into this shift, translating team spirit into an everyday aesthetic (‘female jersey outfit‘ +494%),” according to the report. Basically, many people are pulling from sport iconography and implementing it into their wardrobes off the courts or field.
And at least in New York, we’re especially seeing fandemonium surrounding the Knicks making it to the playoffs and the World Cup touching down stateside. So, appropriately, many of Pinterest’s timely summer trends revolve around sports, from luxe athleisurewear to varsity and preppy aesthetics, plus sweaty lived-in glam.
Ahead, read about some of the top summer trends that blend sports, culture, and fashion together. Then shop the best styles to actually achieve them. Go sports!
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Sports-Luxe Street Style & Off-Duty Varsity
With search terms like “Formula 1 aesthetic outfit” increasing by 483%, “Brazil jersey outfit women” by 302%, and “baddie tracksuit outfit” by 276% on Pinterest, it’s clear that we’re looking to athletic staples off the field for summer uniforms that work for watch parties and weekend plans.
According to Pinterest: “The look taps into that late-’90s/early-2000s polished playbook: windbreakers & tracksuits treated like chic sets, motorsport details adding a sharp racing edge, and the capri revival offering a refined alternative to shorts.” So, whether you opt for ‘90s minimalist palettes and athleisurewear or bold team colors and actual World Cup soccer jerseys, anyone can incorporate the look into their wardrobes.
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Dockside Americana
2025 brought us the fisherman aesthetic. And in 2026, we’ve been seeing sailor-core outfits all over our feeds, which Pinterest confirms will continue to trend this summer. “It’s preppy, athletic, and purposely a little performative: sailor stripes, crisp blues and whites, and deck shoes create a clean uniform base, while lake-ready layers (rugby tops, half-zips, slouchy crewnecks) keep it low-maintenance from chilly mornings to late dock sunsets,” according to Pinterest.
The effortless, nostalgia-inspired look is backed by trending searches like “vintage sailor aesthetic” jumping up 385% and “boat day outfit summer” up 205%. Plus, several nautical and preppy-coded staples like striped shirts, boat shoes, polo tops, linen shorts, crochet sweaters, and jelly shoes have all received bumps in Pinterest searches.
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Hybrid Kicks & Statement Shades
Sneakers are a huge shoe trend for the summer, perhaps more than sandals. Searches for “dad sneakers” increased by 906%, while hybrid styles like sneaker ballet flats and Mary Janes along with sneaker wedges, mules, and loafers have all increased on Pinterest. According to the report, there’s “a surge in hybrids that blend comfort with unexpected silhouettes,” with a “familiar sneaker DNA, reworked into lighter, more styled shapes that feel novelty-driven but easy to wear.” Therefore, slim retro sneakers continue to reign.
Moving up the body, statement sunglasses are another major accessory trend. This summer, “retro micro frames (90s ovals, tiny lenses) and bold statement shapes (wraparound, shield, rimless, spiked),” will take over, according to Pinterest. Wondering how this ties into sports and fan culture? Just take style inspo from WAGs (wives and girlfriends of professional athletes) like Victoria Beckham and Ciara.
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Pep-Rally Glam & Fan-Finishing Touches
From tons of female athletes showing off full beats on the courts and fields to fans going all out with their gameday glam, beauty has officially entered the sports chat. According to Pinterest: “Pep-Rally Glam is summer’s sports-lifestyle makeup mood: high-energy, a little sweaty, and intentionally lived-in.” We’re talking dewy skin and smudged eyeliner that can easily translate from day to night.
Nostalgic blue eyeshadow and face gems have made their presence known, especially, backed by celebrities like Zara Larsson and Zendaya. The report also states that “Pinners are building watch-party looks around team colors and iconic symbols, layering in high-impact accents like hair tinsel.” So with “tinsel hair ideas” climbing 622% and “face stickers” up 119%, get excited for playful, colorful, and sparkling beauty looks this summer.
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