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Is TikTok's "Clean Girl" Trend Aspirational or Exhausting?

Like many 20-something-year-olds with a phone, highly aesthetic clips of green juices, five minute gratitude journals and six step skincare routines fill my feed on a regular basis.Since the beginning of the pandemic, the "that girl" trend and its more recent successor, the "clean girl," have taken over social media -- a viral sensation that initially sprang from the boredom and hypochondriac tendencies that came along with isolation. Perfectly curated morning routines have become TikTok and Ins...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Thu, 04 Aug 2022 HYPEBAE
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Hi-Chew Is Discontinuing Its Green Apple Flavor

Hi-Chew is retiring its iconic green apple flavor following its original launch in 1982.Japanese confectioner Morinaga will stop production of the flavor by the end of this month. The decision comes after the company's continued rollout of new varieties and flavors.The announcement was made in a YouTube video narrated by anime voice actor Tomokazu Sugita. In the clip, the green apple Hi-Chew says goodbye to the strawberry flavor: "Strawberry, the truth is, I’ve gone out of production... Thank ...

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Ace Hotel Opens Its Doors in Toronto

Ace Hotel has just opened the doors of its first hotel in Canada, welcoming Ace Hotel Toronto.The brand-new building is designed by award-winning architect Brigitte Shim and Howard Sutcliffe of Shim-Sutcliffe Architects and nods to integral parts of Canadian culture. The three-story site-specific art installation represents Lake Ontario, while the red brick facade blends in effortlessly with its surroundings and pays homage to Toronto’s Don Valley.Situated in the city’s Garment District, the...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Tue, 02 Aug 2022 HYPEBAE
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Keke Palmer on How Saying No and Doing Pilates Is Part of Her Self-Care Routine

These days, Keke Palmer is busier than ever, especially with the recent premiere of two major movies -- Nope and Lightyear. That's part of why it's become important for her to prioritize her overall well-being. The actor revealed two things that help her stay sane and healthy: pilates and saying no.Palmer said she uses the Melissa Wood Health app, which offers some meditations as well as some quick and effective yoga-infused workouts. "My body responds incredibly well to Pilates,” she told Wom...

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