Maddy Sims

chicago native. journalism student. lover of fashion, beauty, and kettle corn.

What You Need To Know About Looking At An Eclipse

Look away! Just kidding — unless it's a solar eclipse and your eyes are bare. Eclipses only come around a couple times each year, so obviously you might want to watch when one happens. Who wouldn't want to stare at a giant red orb or a ring of fire?…

These Myths About Eclipses Will Prepare You For The Upcoming Astrological Events

Believe it or not, in ancient times, people believed solar eclipses were demons swallowing the sun and that lunar eclipses were dangerous for their king. Today (thankfully), we know that eclipses are just the sun, moon, and Earth falling into line…

How Is Rosé Made? Impress Your Squad With This History Of The Pink Drink

Feelin' yourself while you sip your rosé all day? Same. There's no shame in bringing along some pink wine to happy hour, especially since June 10 is National Rosé Day, aka the best day of the year. But, do you know how rosé is made? Most people…

How Bullying Taught Bella Thorne About Self-Esteem

Bella Thorne is unapologetic. She's unapologetic about her appearance, her social media presence — and her involvement with her newest campaign. Thorne has teamed up with athletic fashion brand SIX:02 to launch the "Thank You" campaign, which…

Where Is The Face Icon On Instagram Stories?

Your social mediaing is about to get way more exciting: Instagram's new update comes complete with face filters. The social platform has made their own version of the beloved Snapchat face filters, boasting an initial set of eight different options.…

Where Is The Hashtag Sticker On Instagram Stories?

Want to be #InstaFamous? Thanks to Instagram's latest hashtag sticker update, your story could be featured in someone else's explore page. The app's new hashtag sticker lets you add more context to your story, and the best part is that it's super…

Why You Feel Like Your Astrological Sign Doesn't Describe You

I admit it: I’ve never bought into astrology. I used to laugh when people would ask about my astrological sign or tell me that their horoscope was on point because honestly, I was a little jealous — mine just didn't describe me. Capricorn horoscopes…

9 Moment's In People's Most Beautiful Issue That Actually Felt Powerful

Still going strong after 28 (yes, 28) years, People's 2017 World's Most Beautiful issue features five-time cover girl Julia Roberts and tons of other stars with various perspectives on what beauty actually means. The annual special edition showcases…

Baz Luhrmann Wants To Surprise You With 'The Get Down' Part 2 Soundtrack

The Get Down Brothers are back again in Baz Luhrmann’s Netflix creation, and the music is going to be a serious game changer. The Get Down Part 2 is now streaming, and a lot of the hype around its release was about the musical numbers. But the…

DNCE Says Their Nicki Minaj Collab Is "Infectious"

Topping something as catchy as "Cake By The Ocean" might seem impossible, but DNCE is hopeful that their newest project can do the trick. "Kissing Strangers," DNCE's collaboration with Nicki Minaj, is set to drop Friday and it just might become your…