The Reinvention Issue

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Alert the group chat, your new era is about to drop. Ahead of the new year, we’re spotlighting all the ways — big, medium, and small — you can reinvent your world and live a bolder, fuller life in 2026. The women featured below have done exactly that: One quit the corporate grind to get her hands dirty on a pig ranch, another gave herself a clean slate by deleting every text she’s ever sent or received, and plenty of others made tiny tweaks to their daily routines, kissing sluggish mornings goodbye.

Their stories don’t just show what reinvention can look like — they’re blueprints for your own. So if 2025 felt stale, 2026 is your chance to level up. Whether you're searching for your life's purpose or simply seeking a few outfits that feel more like you, let their transformations spark yours.

— Bustle editors

Look Good, Feel Better

Your Ultimate Guide To A Closet Makeover

Five fashion pros walk you through rebranding your style like an A-lister.

By Alyssa Lapid
Bye!

I Deleted All Of My Texts, DMs, & Emails

Getting rid of the evidence set me free.

By Ginny Hogan
Dinner Is Served

24 Hours With A $5,000 Private Chef On Thanksgiving

From caviar to deep-fried turkey.

By Julia Chebotar, as told to Abigail Koffler
Pass The Turkey

The Thanksgiving Group Chat Is Going Off The Rails

Mom hates Sophia and said “oops, wrong thread” twice.

By Ginny Hogan
StyleSponsored

11 Styling Tricks That Instantly Make Any Outfit Feel More Festive

Simple tweaks and accessories that turn your everyday looks into party-ready fits.

By Erin Cunningham
StyleSponsored

The Holiday Accessories Doing The Most (In The Best Way)

Your outfit’s new favorite conversation starter.

By Erin Cunningham
Fit Check ReadySponsored

20 Chic Gifts For Your Most Stylish Friends This Holiday Season

A Showgirl-coded top and Sydney Sweeney-approved outerwear are just the beginning.

By Alyssa Lapid
Celebrity Style

Only Rihanna Could Make A Festive Onesie Look Absolutely Spicy

An unexpected pairing.

By Alyssa Lapid
Astrology

These 3 Zodiac Signs Always Stick To New Year’s Resolutions

They commit for all 365 days.

By Carolyn Steber
Real Talk

Confessions Of The Marathon Widows

He says he’s not running away from his family, but to a spouse left alone, it sure feels that way.

By Anonymous
Viral

In For 2025: Side Quests

It’s like the modern version of “YOLO.”

By Carolyn Steber
Wellness

8 Therapist-Approved Tips For Resetting After The Holidays

Take this first weekend of the new year for self-care.

By Carolyn Steber