Bustle

May 25, 2026
Live Big

Are you reading this on your couch right now or, perhaps, while you’re a little bored at work? I have a sneaking suspicion you're not sipping rosé while plotting to buy a ramshackle villa in the Italian countryside with your best friend — and honestly, that’s a bummer.

But what if you could? Throughout this month, Bustle is exalting pleasure, reinvention, and taking up space. Our Live Big Issue serves up inspiration galore. Think: horny literary icons, maximalist decor, and life-changing pivots. You don’t need our permission to be bold, but we’re going to nudge you along if you need it. Get out there, you wild thing.

— Hannah Orenstein, deputy editor of lifestyle and wellness

Not Kidding

This Summer, You Need To Be #NicoleKidmanMaxxing

Why the catlike star should be everyone’s muse this summer — and, honestly, always.

By Glynnis MacNicol
Make A Statement

Go Ahead, Color-Drench Your Home

As the world gets noisier, the oddly calming decor trend is on the rise.

By Kelsey Mulvey
I'm Speaking

ChatGPT Helped Me Finally Say The Damn Thing

“I was just like, ‘F*ck it. Let’s go.’”

By Veronica Lopez

Go Ahead And...

It’s a clever design trick where an entire room — walls, ceilings, doors, and, yes, even trim — is painted in the same shade. As the outside world gets noisier, the oddly calming decor trend is on the rise.

Baggage Claim

Baggage Claim

Balenciaga’s Le City Is Still The Main Character

The It bag’s latest drops are “reigniting the covetable, buzzy factor” for Bustle’s fashion market director.

By Alyssa Lapid and Kaitlin Cubria
Baggage Claim

The Louis Vuitton Speedy Is The Oversize Bag Of Fashion-Girl Dreams

Bustle’s fashion market director breaks down what makes Pharrell’s carryall such an “essential piece.”

By Alyssa Lapid and Kaitlin Cubria