When St. Patrick's Day rolls around, coffee enthusiasts and cocktail connoisseurs gather 'round one of the most popular St. Paddy's drinks: Irish coffee! Made with piping-hot coffee, a shot (or two) of Irish whiskey, sugar, and fresh cream, Irish coffee makes for one totally irresistible coffee cocktail.
Grab your favorite mug and whip out the whiskey to create our easy Irish coffee recipe – it comes together in just a few minutes! We're spilling all the need-to-know secrets to crafting the perfect Irish coffee, from selecting the finest ingredients to mastering that signature whipped cream topping.
Irish coffee is guaranteed to warm both your heart and soul for the lucky holiday and beyond. Let's get into it!
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The most obvious difference between Baileys coffee and Irish coffee is that Baileys coffee uses Baileys Irish Cream to make the recipe, whereas Irish coffee is made using whiskey and brown sugar. Both drinks use hot coffee as the base and are garnished with fresh whipped cream.
Because of this, Baileys coffee is a bit creamier and milkier than traditional Irish coffee.
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The standard recipe for Irish coffee calls for 1.5 ounces of Irish whiskey, which equates to one shot. You can always customize the ratio, though, adding less or more whiskey as you please.
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You can order Irish coffee at a bar as long as the bar is equipped to brew coffee and has all the ingredients on-hand. Most bars you visit might not have a full coffee bar, so it really depends. Baileys coffee is super similar to Irish coffee, and might be easier for bartenders to make for you since Baileys is more common.
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Yes, Irish coffee actually originated in Ireland and it's a fairly common bar order there. While it may not be as popular as Guinness, most bars in Ireland are prepped to serve Irish coffee at any time. Irish coffee is particularly frequented more on special occasions, holidays, and cold days.
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“Ladies, I need a bra,” Michelle in D.C. texted to our “SF Ladies+” chat group — our virtual lifeline that keeps us connected even as life has taken some of us away from San Francisco, where we all met. Here we do it all: celebrate birthdays, swap holiday wishes, dish out stories and cute kid pics, commiserate over the latest headlines, and of course, dole out some solid girl advice.
And Michelle couldn't have picked a better sample group. We're a diverse bunch, representing every shape and size, ranging from lighter A cups to fuller F cups.
Michelle's requirements went as follows: “I’m a B, so don’t need super support. I’m looking for something that doesn’t show under a T-shirt and keeps my nips from saying “hi” (so light padding), no crazy push up, stays in place, a lacy strap would be nice. And it doesn’t have an insert that falls out – those are so annoying. My current favorite is DKNY, probably from the last time I went to TJ Maxx.”
Here are the recommendations that followed!
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First thing's first: you should probably get properly fitted for a bra.
"Nordstrom's bra fitters are legendary," says Robin. Apparently, most women are wearing the wrong size — typically, too small a cup size and too big a band size.
A lively side chat continues about who among us has experienced a Nordstrom bra fitting and whether some locations had discontinued the service. (They haven't!)
Robin, who carries more than a B cup, chimed in first. “My favorite brands are Freya, Chantelle,Panache, and Fantasie." She also threw in Bare Necessities for the price point and as a one-stop shop for all of these brands.
We're all surprised by Robin’s vast knowledge of bra brands. "Clearly, I've been neglecting this category," responds Michelle.
Deirdre, who has received a Nordstrom bra fitting (and yes, her cup size was too small and band size too big), suggested Pepper, a brand designed for smaller chests, or Uniqlo for a comfy wireless option.
I seconded Pepper as a fellow B cup, and for a cute and lacy option I like Natori and Intimissimi.
Side note: I also just discovered Evelyn Bobbie underwear and I LOVE them — so comfortable and they don't ride up. Their bras are a solid option too, but don't check off the cute-and-lacy box.
I'm also partial to strapless bras for everyday. My straps always seem to fall down even when I tighten them so I've gone almost exclusively strapless lately. It makes it easier to take them off the minute I get home too!
Marie adds, “I’m a huge fan of Athleta Embrace, super comfortable but also a really beautiful shape. Unfortunately, it’s not a current style so you can only find on Poshmark, eBay, etc."
Tired of boob sweat, Christine laments her post-baby boob gain, “I’m a D now. I’ve fed my baby. Can I please go back to A cup?" She loves True & Co by Target and Third Love.
Robin shares a story about her friend Megan, whose breasts seemed to have a life of their own, growing like magic beans, or magic boobs, a condition she inherited from her grandmother. I followed up with Megan, who has since undergone breast reduction surgery after her cup size reached a G.
"I didn't realize how severe my back and neck pain was until afterward," she shared. "They removed 4 pounds of breast tissue, and it completely changed my life." She swore by Natori bras for their feminine touch or had to resort to special-ordering sports bras designed for DDD+ athletes. "I love having so much choice now!" she says.
"One gap I don't think has been filled in the market is what those of us with different cup sizes do," said Ann. "I’m a C on the right and DD on the left and ending up wearing a D that sags on one side and squashes me on the other."
Turns out this bra unicorn exists! For asymmetrical breasts, check out Understance and Third Love.
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And just like that, it's time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day once again, where rainbows are a staple and you’ll be sure to find a pot of gold at the end! 🍀 Rainbow food has yet to fade away any time soon, but what about turning your food into actual rainbows – clouds and all?
You’re definitely in luck (wink wink) for finding this rainbow donuts recipe now! Gear up for St. Paddy’s Day this year with a little sugary sweetness and tons of color with these rainbow donuts! Let's get into the recipe! 🌈
Try to choose donuts that have a very round shape, so the rainbows turn out with more of an arc.
Be careful not to leave your donuts sitting for too long after you’ve iced them. You’ll need the icing to still be wet/tacky when you add the sprinkles so they stay on securely. Plus, you want 'em to look flawless for all the Instagram pics!
Avoid making your rows of sprinkles overly thick or else you won’t be able to fit in all of the colors of the rainbow. We need the full spectrum!
🎶 Somewhere over the rainbow… there are rainbow donuts! 🎶 These rainbow donuts will be a fun recipe to make with everyone in the family since you can use pre-made donuts – no oven required.
We don’t know about you, but we’re all set for St. Paddy’s Day now! If you're in search of more fun St. Patrick's Day recipes, check out our list of lucky green cocktails, festive green pasta recipes, and try your hand at these delicious dessert shots!
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Victoria and David Beckham's relationship began when most millennials had to make it home before the street lights came on. In other words, they've been together for two decades! That's almost as long as Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's 30+ year run!
What makes Victoria and David's marriage stand out is the fact they've both done exceptionally well in their careers — and looked good doing it. One is a former Spice Girls member turned successful fashion designer while the other is a notable soccer player who continues to receive all of his flowers. It just doesn't get better than this!
In celebration of our one and only Posh Spice's birthday today, we're sharing a timeline of all things related to David and Victoria Beckham's charming love story.
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The couple first met in 1997 and David Beckham detailed how it happened during an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Ironically the David Beckham thought he'd somehow blown it with his wife. He said, "She came to a football match—soccer match—and I said hi from across the room and that was it. I thought I’d missed my chance..." As we can, that wasn't the case!
Victoria actually detailed just how much their meeting affected her when she was featured on British Vogue's cover in 2016. She wrote, "And yes, love at first sight does exist. It will happen to you in the Manchester United players’ lounge – although you will get a little drunk, so exact details are hazy."
When David appeared on The Jimmy Fallon Show years later, he offered a few more details about that night. "We talked for about an hour in the players’ lounge...she wrote her number down on her train ticket, which I still have."
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After the couple started dating in 1997, they were engaged the next year. Like Victoria's British Vogue's letter said, "...love at first sight does exist..."
It seems like their love was extremely passionate because Victoria and David Beckham were awaiting the arrival of their son towards the end of that year.
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Victoria gave birth to the Brooklyn Joseph that next year and even talked what inspired his name in her book Learning to Fly. "I had always liked the name Brooke and then we suddenly thought about Brooklyn. I’d always liked it as a place — it’s very multi-cultural, very grounded," she said.
According to People, the couple tied the knot at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland in front of less than 30 guests.
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After a few years of wedded bliss, the couple shared they were expecting another baby and welcomed their son Romeo James in September 2002.
After the family moved to Spain due to David signing a contract with Real Madrid, they welcomed their third son Cruz David in 2005.
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Once David's contract with Real Madrid ended, the family gladly moved back to the U.S. because of his new obligation with L.A. Galaxy. Victoria told People the move would be "...especially nice for the children…to be able to be outdoors so much of the time will be wonderful. Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz were all under the age of 10 at the time.
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Shortly after the couple moved to L.A. with their sons, rumors started spreading about David's alleged affair. Victoria told W Magazine, "I’m not going to lie. It was a really rough time …David and I got through it together." She also mentioned that marriage isn't a walk in the park, but they'd become closer.
By the summer of 2011, Victoria and David Beckham had welcomed their daughter Harper Seven to their family. We can only imagine how excited they were to have a girl join them!
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Somehow Victoria and David Beckham couldn't shake rumors surrounding their marriage. This time Victoria chose to open up about the state of their relationship with Grazia. She said, "We love each other, look out for each other and are strong as both partners and parents."
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When Victoria accepted Glamour's Woman of the Year Award in 2015, she made sure to thank her husband. She said, "He supports me, he encourages me to follow my dreams...fulfill my passions so thank you David."
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Victoria and David Beckham renewed their vows at the beginning of 2017 which the latter talked about during a conversation on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs. "It was a lot more private, about six people there in our house...We stay together because we love each other, because we have four amazing children," the former soccer player gushed.
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Oddly enough, more rumors began circulating about the couple getting divorced. However, Victoria and David Beckham's rep quickly shut them down in a statement to People. "...fake news fueled by social media. There is no impending statement, no divorce," the rep said. Victoria even shared a cute pic of her and David's daughter Harper on Instagram with the caption, "Morning cuddles x So much love 🙏🏻 We love and miss u @davidbeckham 💕💕💕💕."
During her feature interview for British Vogue, Victoria shed more light on the baseless rumors about her and David's marriage. "People have been making things up about our relationship for 20 years, so David and I are pretty used to ignoring the nonsense and just carrying on as normal. But these things have a wider effect on the people around us, and that’s unfair."
David talked to Lisa Wilkinson of The Sunday's Project and reiterated that it takes a lot of work to maintain a marriage. "To have been married for the amount of time that we have, you know it’s always hard work, everybody knows that, but you make it work, you make difficult situations, like traveling away, being away from each other, you make it work," he said.
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To celebrate being married for 24 years, David Beckham posted a moving tribute to he and Victoria's marriage on Instagramthat said, "On this day 4.7.99 ❤️ 24 years and counting 👵🏼 👴🏼 To the best wife , mummy & drinking partner ( most of the time 🤪 ) Happy Anniversary love u so much ❤️ @victoriabeckham@brooklynpeltzbeckham@romeobeckham@cruzbeckham#HarperSeven ❤️❤️❤️❤️."
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When Victoria and David Beckham's Beckham docu-series aired on Netflix, it was widely talked about. Victoria even admitted to Allure that things were a little different for the couple after people watched it. She said, "The other night, me and David drove to our country house and went to the local pub...someone had put a note under the windscreen wiper: ‘Dear Posh and Becks, On behalf of all the British football fans, we are sorry.’" This note referenced the way the couple were treated by the British during David's time as a soccer player.
As the saying goes, "All's well that ends well!"
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We're counting down the days until Zendaya’s Challengers hits theaters April 26, and in addition to the fact the flick will be one of our top spring movies, Zendaya has been knocking it out of the park (or out of the court?) with her press tour looks. That includes her Vogue cover story for May 2024! Zendaya talks about her relationship with Tom Holland, working with Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor, and about the character of Tashi.
“Typically, I play the person that ultimately is easier to empathize with,” Zendaya tells Vogue. “There was something about her that felt very, Oh, damn...Even I was kind of scared of her.”
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Zendaya's Challengers movie follows her character Tashi, who's destined to be the biggest tennis player in the world — until an injury forces her to pivot to coaching instead. Now, she's got to whip her husband Art (Mike Faist) into shape, especially when he's pitted against his former best friend, and Tashi's ex, Patrick (Josh O'Connor).
Before signing up for the movie, Z was already a fan of how director Luca Guadagnino "creates [a] visceral environment,” and the fact the trailer is nothing but tension and chemistry between the three leads proves it. Zendaya's talked about how she prepped for those steamy scenes by bonding with her co-stars.
“We played tennis together, we went out together, we rehearsed together," she tells THR Roma. "We got to bond and feel good with each other.”
And when faced with the tennis of it all, Zendaya spoke with another star: Serena Williams. The Spider-Man actress organized a Zoom call with Serena to pick her brain about the sport, but the duo bonded over experiencing fame at a young age as well. Because of the fact she became the "breadwinner" for her family (and her Type-A personality), Zendaya felt pressure to be “this perfect being, and be everything that everyone needs me to be, and live up to all these expectations.”
"I have complicated feelings about kids and fame," she shares. "Only now, as an adult, am I starting to go, 'Oh, okay, wait a minute: I’ve only ever done what I’ve known, and this is all I’ve known.' I’m almost going through my angsty teenager phase now, because I didn’t really have the time to do it before."
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Zendaya and her stylist Law Roach started the Challengers press tour with a splash. This v-neck Aquamarine dress from Loewe features a literal tennis racket and tennis ball printed on the front, but thanks to the gown's slit and shimmer, it comes across elevated instead of too kitschy.
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While promoting the movie in Paris, Zendaya wore a green and white Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs minidress. The whole outfit feels like a mix between The Crown and Madelyn Cline's gingham bikini from Outer Banks. It's playful yet sophisticated in a way I can't stop thinking about!
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Zendaya continued the green (and Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs) theme with a lime ensemble. It's soft! It's casual! And it proves the pajama vibe can still be sexy.
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The Challengers actress looked angelic in custom Louis Vuitton. The sweeping train, low waist, and eye-catching jewelry (especially when paired with Zendaya's voluminous hair and deep side part) feel very old school glam.
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Zendaya took the tennis motif to a whole new level with a sporty mini dress from Loewe and white heels with literal tennis balls attached to them. This 'fit solidifies that glitter and sequins aren't going anywhere, and dresses up athleisure in a way we don't often see.
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Calling back to her otherworldly Dune 2 press looks, this edgy and experimental Calvin Klein blazer + skirt combo might be a lesson in minimalism, but it leaves nothing to be desired.
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Wear this Ralph Lauren mini dress to a cocktail gathering, a tennis match, or even pair it with a blazer for the office. That's a win-win-win if I've ever seen this.
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Zendaya took another literal approach to the tennis theme with tiny rackets all across her custom Thom Browne dress. I am obsessed with all the Wimbledon white!
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Zendaya was totally giving Spice Girl energy with this Vivienne Westwood set. The stripes, colors, and feather detail are so Y2K.
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The balletcore aesthetic of this Los Angeles premiere dress is impeccable! Zendaya swapped her whites and greens for a black x pink combo that highlights her artsy, dancer side. Thank you Vera Wang! She ended the night in a lime green dress boasting a deep v and a literal tennis ball. Iconic!
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