Author name: Sheryl Carpente

Sheryl Carpente's biographical information can be found on the Stella Maris Press site. She is a news writer for arts, construction, automotive, travel and real estate, as well as fashion. Her hobbies include reading and traveling.

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I Found This $37 Fragrance at the Drugstore…Yet It's Somehow the Most Expensive-Smelling Scent I Own

Because I’ve been a beauty writer for so long, I’ve developed quite an expensive taste level when it comes to fragrances. Don’t get me wrong—that doesn’t mean I don’t still love a budget fragrance (when it’s really, really good), but most of my all time favorite scents make me shed a small tear whenever it […]

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It's Official: These 7 "Outdated" Trends Are Officially Making a Chic Comeback in 2025

They say what goes around, comes around, and when it comes to fashion trends, this couldn’t be more true. It seems that every year, while a number of designers push the needle to create truly unique and new concepts, most are looking to the past for sartorial inspiration. And 2025 is no different, with high

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Tesla brand value shed $15 billion in 2024 with aging lineup, Musk at helm, researchers found

The value of Tesla’s brand fell by 26% in 2024, a second straight annual decline, with factors including an aging lineup of vehicles, and CEO Elon Musk’s “antagonism,” according to research and consulting firm Brand Finance. Tesla’s brand value now stands at an estimated $43 billion, down from $58.3 billion at the beginning of 2024

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Elon Musk’s DOGE sued after Trump’s inauguration

Three lawsuits have been filed against the Musk-led DOGE agency According to a lawsuit, DOGE violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) agency reportedly had three lawsuits filed against it within minutes of President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday. In a 30-page lawsuit, obtained by The Washington Post,

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These 9 Classic Pieces Will Form the Foundation of My 2025 Capsule Wardrobe

A common misconception that people have about fashion editors is that we all must worship trends and wear directional outfits as standard, but that’s not the case. Many of the people I know in the industry have a very defined sense of personal style and aren’t easily swayed by passing fads. Yes, some editors love

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Property listings surge to highest levels since 2017

According to REA Group’s latest Listings Report, new property listings were 7.9 per cent higher in 2024 compared to the previous year, marking the highest volume since 2021 and the strongest performance in seven years, excluding the pandemic period. Despite the traditional December slowdown, which saw new listings fall 50.6 per cent month-on-month, the market

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High View is positioned on 6.8 verdant acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean coastline in Byron Bay. Image realestate.com .au

Hemsworth neighbours list Byron Bay hinterland estate for $10 million

Located in Newrybar, ‘High View’ is a sprawling 2.75-hectare property that boasts breathtaking panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and rolling hinterland, making it one of the region’s most coveted listings at $10 million. The Lanes, co-founders of The Farm at Byron Bay and heirs to the Oroton fashion empire, have spent over a decade

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House prices in some parts of Spain have risen by almost 50 making it unaffordable for locals. Image Getty

Spain proposes 100% tax on non-EU buyers amid housing crisis

The measure, announced during an economic forum in Madrid, aims to combat skyrocketing housing costs that Sánchez described as creating a “society divided into rich landlords and poor tenants.” The Guardian reported house prices in parts of Spain have risen by 48% over the past decade, far outpacing household income growth. Sánchez highlighted that in

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