The Forbidden City not only witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties but also served as a veritable ground of palace intrigues.

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Vanity Fair presents an unconventional gift guide from Aaron Aujla, Lisa Eisner, Laila Gohar, Carlos Nazario, Kareem Rahma, Lauren Santo Domingo, Emily Sundberg, and John Waters, with ideas for ...

Your hands reveal a lot about your health, especially your nails. Just like your skin, they can start to lose moisture, causing them to feel brittle, weak, and dry. And there's a lot more to your ...

Odeya Pinkus is a writer, who loves working on celebrity profiles, event coverage, and feature stories. These purple nails are full of sparkle and shine, perfect for the coziness of a December evening ...

Clubbed nails have a distinctive curvature and softness. This nail change can be harmless, but it may be a sign of lung or heart disease. Seeking medical care if your nails change shape or become ...

Nor the view out across the balcony terrace, with its flourishing Japanese garden. Nor even the custom-built rotisserie loaded with glossy-skinned chooks. Yes, Yakisan is dressed to impress, as you ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. December is the ultimate month to go big with festive manicures—think plaid, bows, chrome, velvet, and ...

Ask any of my friends, and they’ll tell you I always have my nails done. Sure, maybe it’s because I’m a beauty editor, but I’ve been a manicure girlie since I was a little kid. As much as I love the ...