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“In the age of social media, fragrance is more important than ever, reminding us of our presence in the here and now,” perfumer Daniela Andrier tells me. We might be a hundred miles apart, and chatting via a patchy video link, but an invisible thread is connecting us; we’re both wearing her latest masterpiece for Miu Miu: Fleur de Lait Eau de Parfum. Andrier doesn’t quite believe in perfume trends, but solar scents like Fleur de Lait — which she calls the perfume equivalent of a ray of light — might come close, and they’re the perfect segue into spring: “Think of it like the suncream you put on when you’re at the beach,” she says. “The white flower notes and fruity nuances like mango are like internal sunshine.” Besides fruity florals, skin-like musk is going nowhere. “There is a certain tendency in perfume to reassure people,” says Andrier, “Something that, in this very virtual world, allows you to connect to yourself. You need familiar-smelling notes to get you there,” she adds — and musk does just that. This warm, nuzzly note is just right for spring — but it’s all in the application. “I love to put perfume on my neck, but also behind my neck where the hair starts, because the sillage develops beautifully when you move your hair,” Andrier says. “It’s a little more subtle here. You don’t want a fragrance to leave you no room for your thoughts or no space for your companions. It’s beautiful when fragrance has a dialogue with yourself and your surroundings, but isn’t screaming.” True to the season, April’s latest fragrance releases bloom with light, airy notes and a lingering warmth that feels as soft as cashmere. Here’s the full R29 line-up, starting with our top pick — and it’s a showstopper. At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. All product details reflect the price and availability at the time of publication. If you buy or click on something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.Miu Miu Fleur de Lait Eau de Parfum The real star of the season is Miu Miu Fleur de Lait Eau de Parfum. The only way to describe it is like pulling on a just-laundered white cotton T-shirt, drying outside in the spring sunshine — familiar, comforting, and perfect for any occasion. Coconut milk and mango lend each spritz a sunscreen-esque quality, but it never feels cloying or sticky, thanks to skin-like musk and osmanthus flower, which evokes the fragrant, furry skin of an apricot. It’s a breath of fresh air after winter’s heavier, more brooding fragrances, but the staying power is impressive. Miu Miu Fleur de Lait Eau de Parfum with Coconut Milk, $, available at SephoraLe Monde Gourmand Rose Chocolat Eau de ParfumRose Chocolat might sound like something to save for Valentine’s Day, but it’s a scent that works beautifully year-round — thanks to its unexpected but perfectly balanced notes. Cinnamon, ginger, and creamy sandalwood lend it a spiced chai warmth, while skin-like pink musk and delicate cacao blossom add a praline softness without veering into bitterness or excess sweetness. It’s cozy and sexy in equal measure, and if you’re so inclined, it makes an ideal bedtime scent.Le Monde Gourmand Rose Chocolat Eau de Parfum, $, available at Le Monde GourmandLoveShackFancy Peach Pom Pom Hair & Body Perfume MistPeach isn’t going anywhere in fragrance — just look at Kayali and Phlur — and LoveShackFancy is the latest to make the juicy note feel wearable. Gourmand lovers will be all over this blend of candied peach, zesty orange, creamy jasmine, and, of course, crystallized sugar. It’s lively, playful, and full of energy — the kind of scent that comes into its own when the sun’s out.LoveShackFancy Peach Pom Pom Hair & Body Perfume Mist, $, available at loveshackfancyPhlur Honey Moon Eau de Parfum Smooth, toffee-like manuka honey is the star note in the latest addition to Phlur’s burgeoning fragrance family. Beautiful on its own, it’s elevated by orange blossom, zesty mandarin, vanilla bean, and a sprig of crushed lavender, which lend a beachy vibe that transports you to a far-flung destination in a single spritz — even if you’re stuck at your desk. There’s something undeniably soothing about it, too. We’re self-confessed Phlur obsessives at R29, and can confidently say this is one of the longest-lasting perfumes in the brand’s collection. Plus, the compliments are endless. Phlur Honey Moon Eau de Parfum, $, available at SephoraSnif Milk & Cereal 2% Snif’s Milk & Cereal collection is made for layering, but if we had to pick just one fragrance, it would be the 2% eau de toilette. It’s brimming with what perfumers call “lactonic” notes — essentially, all things milk. Papery milk carton accord, creamy fresh dairy accord, and rich caramel make it cozy and comforting. All that’s missing is a chocolate chip cookie to dunk. Oh, wait. That’s the praline. Really, all bases are covered for a nostalgic hit. Snif 2% Eau de Toilette, $, available at Ulta BeautyNOYZ Rinse Cycle EDP & Solid Fragrance Consider this the perfume iteration of a farmer’s market at the height of summer: ripe pear, juicy guava, and sherbety lemon piled in a wooden crate baking in the sun. Add almondy cherry blossom and crunchy pink waterlily from a nearby flower stall, and you’ve got the scent nailed. Meant to be applied directly to the skin, it warms up further throughout the day, letting the sweet vanilla bean and musk shine. Noyz The Solid Fragrance Rinse Cycle, $, available at UltaHenry Rose Ripe Eau de ParfumIf you thought you’d had your fill of fruity florals, let Henry Rose change your mind. Juicy lychee, banana-like jasmine, and quenching watermelon sorbet make up the top notes, giving way to deeper, more enveloping ones like spicy black pepper and earthy cardamom. It shouldn’t work on paper, but the result is so unique and intriguing, people will be chasing you down the street for the name. Henry Rose Ripe Eau de Parfum, $, available at SephoraGlossier Soie Eau de ParfumThanks to the musky ambrox, Glossier Soie smells slightly different on everyone’s skin, but the overall vibe remains the same. It’s the moment you step off the plane and the warm air hits; the late-afternoon walk back from the beach, still smelling of coconutty sunscreen; the moments before leaving your hotel room, freshly showered and layered in aftersun. That’s the zesty bergamot, sun-baked jasmine, and creamy rice milk at work — and it gives every other Glossier fragrance a run for its money. Glossier Glossier You Soie Eau de Parfum, $, available at SephoraAmouage Love Hibiscus If you love gourmands — fragrances with sweet, almost edible notes — but want something a little more grown-up, Love Hibiscus is the ultimate find. It opens with a spoonful of passionfruit and a drizzle of salted caramel, but smoky frankincense, creamy sandalwood, and cypriol, a spicy essential oil, elevate it from simply shampoo-like to sexy and addictive. You won’t be able to stop smelling yourself. Amouage Love Hibiscus Eau de Parfum, $, available at NordstromByredo Sister Dreamer Created alongside artist Lauren Halsey, this is a snapshot of Los Angeles’ Sister Dreamer Sculpture Park — a space for gathering and dreaming — in scent form. Warm amberwood brings the sunshine, while zippy pink pepper, airy freesia, and woody olibanum capture the breeze through the trees. But it’s the lush Turkish rose that makes it a standout. Byredo Sister Dreamer Eau de Parfum, $, available at ByredoEx Nihilo Lust in Paradise This is a smorgasbord of totally unexpected notes, but perfumer Louise Turner knew exactly what she was doing when she combined them. Red ginger is spicy and fizzy, like ginger ale laced with cayenne pepper, while juicy blackcurrant, creamy jasmine, and syrupy lychee lend a subtly sweet edge that’s endlessly intriguing. As with all Ex Nihilo fragrances, the staying power is second to none. Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise Extrait de Parfum, $, available at NordstromAcqua di Parma Buongiorno Gioco del Destino Eau de Parfum If you love citrus scents but find them too fleeting, Acqua di Parma is here to help. This new fragrance — just one of five from its Sunny Citrus collection — is the South of France, bottled. Sweet green mandarin, floral yellow mandarin, and zingy Sicilian lemon make it feel fresh and sparkling, like sipping an icy Amalfi spritz by the pool. Stunning. Acqua Di Parma Buongiorno Gioco del Destino Eau de Parfum, $, available at Acqua di ParmaBrown Girl Jane Peach Aura Peach may be the note of the season, but it can easily veer into shampoo territory. Brown Girl Jane’s take is decidedly more grown-up, thanks to bourbon vanilla, cashmere musk, and sandalwood. While the fruity elements lift the spirits at first spritz, it settles into something more sensuous and wearable as the day goes on. Brown Girl Jane Peach Aura, $, available at Brown Girl JaneGuess Iconic Sublime With mandarin, aqua accord, and dewy magnolia petals, this fragrance has a fresh, mineral composition, while vanilla, amber, and sandalwood add a warm depth. Imagine an evening beach walk, wrapped in a loved one’s hoodie to shield you from the sea spray. That’s it, down to a T. Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?11 Perfumes R29 Editors Are Wearing In 2026March’s New Fragrances Smell Like Spring IncarnateSummer Fridays' First Perfume Is Here — & So Good

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Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar.This week: A senior product designer working in technology who makes $98,206 per year and spends it on a Big Thief hat and a CD while at the band’s concert. This Money Diary was written in the fall of 2025. Editor’s note: After a short hiatus, we’re back once a week! Thank you for your patience. We’ll be honoring Money Diary submissions we received during our break by publishing them in the coming weeks. There’s more to come soon — stay tuned.If you’d like to submit your own Money Diary, you can do so via our online form. We pay $150 for each published diary. Apologies but we’re not able to reply to every email. Please note: We are legally unable to publish any diaries that have been written with the use of AI. Occupation: Senior product designerIndustry: TechnologyAge: 29Location: Oakland, CASalary: $98,206Joint Income/Financial Setup: I make an additional $300-$400/month walking a dog in my neighborhood. My partner and I live together but keep our finances mostly separate. We have one joint account for our sinking funds (2026 wedding, travel, car, and family funds). We both contribute to our sinking funds monthly, and then pay ourselves back for items purchased. My partner makes $108,000/year.Assets Emergency fund: $10,000House savings: $40,300Sinking funds (shared account with partner): $26,829Retirement accounts (401K and Roth IRA): $68,226HSA account: $2,000 (My partner has his own emergency fund, house savings, and retirement accounts.)Debt: $0 Paycheck Amount (2x month): $2,509.19Pronouns: She/herMonthly ExpensesHousing costs: $1,500 for my half of rent. My partner and I have a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment and we split our $3K rent 50/50. My partner pays utilities since he makes more than me — they range from $100-$200/month for everything. House savings: $1,300Loan payments: $0Other monthly expenses Banjo lessons: $180 (weekly 30-minute lessons).Phone bill: $55Various independent media outlets: $25 (Defector Media, Sunroom Flyer Club, Substack, and Patreon).Garmin inReach monthly plan: $14.99 (I pay for this usually April- October when my partner and I are doing backpacking trips).Sinking fund savings: $500 (my main priority right now is saving a nest egg for my little brother, who is turning 15 this year).Was there an expectation for you to attend higher education? Did you participate in any form of higher education? If yes, how did you pay for it?Yes, there was an expectation for me to attend college. I’m a first-generation college student, and my parents worked really hard and heavily encouraged my siblings and me to go to college — an opportunity neither of them had. To minimize college costs, I went to a local commuter university near where I grew up, and I took heavy course loads so I could graduate in three years instead of four. I also had a scholarship that covered about half of my tuition. Throughout my three years in college, my parents contributed $7,500 ($2,500/year), and I covered the other $10,000 over three years. I worked 30 hours per week throughout college to pay for my tuition, groceries, rent, and car payment. I was very lucky not to need any student loans during this time period. In 2021, I decided I wanted to switch careers and I did the General Assembly UX design bootcamp. The cost was $14,500 and I received a no-interest loan from my older sister. I paid her back between August 2022 and April 2024 in monthly payments.Growing up, what kind of conversations did you have about money? Did your parent(s) educate you about finances?Yes, my parents taught me and my siblings about finances. Even though my parents didn’t have a lot of money, they were very smart with their money and provided everything my siblings and I needed (I have four siblings, and also had two cousins living with us for a while so we had a very full house). My parents were very scared of debt and were big on personal finance expert Dave Ramsey, so they taught us the “envelope method” (a budgeting technique) when we were young, and we learned about budgeting as soon as we started having money of our own. What was your first job and why did you get it?I started babysitting when I was 14 as my first unofficial job. My siblings and I were expected to start contributing to our expenses when we were early teenagers. As a teenager, I had to pay my portion of my phone bill, and I needed to save up to buy a car when I got my license, so I babysat as much as possible for that reason. When I was 18 and moved out of my parents’ house, I needed to get a job to support myself and pay for college. I got a job at a law firm through my university’s student employment network, and I worked as a file clerk there from the time I was 18 through 21.Did you worry about money growing up?Yes, money was always tight growing up and my household was a very paycheck-to-paycheck life. Even though my parents did their best to shield my siblings and me from this stress, we all knew that there wasn’t extra money and we never really asked for anything extra (although we were lucky enough to receive birthday and Christmas presents every year). During the 2008 financial crisis, my dad was laid off and I remember that being an extremely stressful period. Do you worry about money now?2025 was probably the first year I didn’t have intense fear around money, although I still track and manage my money pretty closely. From 2017 to 2022, I made about $40K a year while fully supporting myself and trying to make progress on saving for an emergency fund and retirement, but things were extremely tight. After my career switch, my salary more than doubled. It has been a huge stress relief for me to catch up on saving for retirement, a house, and building my emergency fund. At what age did you become financially responsible for yourself and do you have a financial safety net?I had to pay some expenses as a teenager (paid my monthly phone bill and bought my first car), but I became fully financially responsible for myself at 18 once I moved out of my parents’ house. I feel extremely lucky to have a really strong safety net. My partner supported me through a six-month stint of being unemployed in 2021, and I know he would do so again if needed. I’m also very close to my siblings, and any of us would gladly help each other out if needed. I’m also close with my partner’s parents, and they would be able to help my partner and me out if we ever needed it. Do you or have you ever received passive or inherited income? If yes, please explain.No, I have never received any passive or inherited income. DashDividers_1_500x100 Day One: Monday 7 a.m. — I wake up around 7 a.m. and read the news on my phone before getting out of bed and getting ready for the day. I work remotely and have my first meeting of the day at 7:30. My partner, P., drops me off a cup of coffee and says bye before he heads out to work at 8:30. My meetings go until 9:30, when I get my first break to eat breakfast. I heat two slices of banana bread that I baked yesterday, and head back to my desk to continue working. 11:30 a.m. — I take my second break of the day around 11:30 when I decide it’s finally time I purchased some office supplies I have been thinking about. Last week, I got a promotion, and I also used the last page of my work notebook, so these things combined inspired me to upgrade my work setup. I typically like to make these types of purchases at local businesses, but I’m pretty picky, and I haven’t found a local stationery store yet that carries the items I like. I go online to MochiThings and purchase new notebook inserts (I use the paper republic portfolio setup), sticky notes, notebook tabs, and photo corners (for my scrapbook, not for work). $32.60 11:50 a.m. — I walk a dog in my neighborhood every weekday for 30 minutes, and I make $20/walk doing this. It has been really nice for me to make sure I get away from my desk in the middle of the day, and the extra income has been really helpful as well. I get back to my house at 12:45 from the dog walk. When I get home, I grab an Uncrustables out of the freezer, along with some fruit and string cheese from the fridge, and have a “toddler lunch”. I’m trying to be better about prepping my lunches ahead, but I often forget, so having easy-to-grab items at least makes sure I’m not skipping lunch. 4:45 p.m. — My friend L. and I took a pottery class together and some of our pieces had sharp glaze drips we wanted to remove, so L. rented a Dremel from the Oakland Tool Library (an incredible free resource) and came over to my place. We used the Dremel on my balcony to remove the excess glaze, and another one of our friends, N. who does ceramics brought one of her pieces over to work on as well. It didn’t work as well as we hoped, but we made all our pieces a little better so it was a minor success. 7:00 p.m. — P. goes for a run and I walk to our local grocery store to grab a few items for dinner. Our local grocery store is very nice, but also pricey, so we usually only shop here for last-minute items. P. roasted a pork shoulder yesterday, so our meals this week will center around that. I purchase hamburger buns, pineapple rings, cheese (for a meal later this week), yogurt, and an Olipop (my guilty pleasure). $15.96 7:15 p.m. — P. makes up a quick pulled pork pineapple sandwich dinner and salad while I get my workout in. I have a very busy week ahead of me so I squeeze a 20-minute HIIT workout even though I’m really not feeling it today. After I finish my workout, P. and I have dinner together. 8:15 p.m. — I practice Banjo from 8:15 to 9:00 p.m. While practicing, I realize I didn’t finish all the work I needed to get done, so I pull my work laptop back out and work from 9 to 10 p.m. to make sure I’m ready for my morning meetings tomorrow. While practicing banjo and finishing work, P. does laundry. 10:30 p.m. — I put my laundry away before crawling into bed. I read until I fall asleep, which is sometime after 11 p.m. Daily Total: $48.56 DashDividers_1_500x100 Day Two: Tuesday 7:00 a.m. — I wake up, quickly get ready for work, and start my workday at 7:15. I’m again in meetings until 9:30, when I get a chance to heat my banana bread and get a cup of coffee, then head back to my desk to eat breakfast. 12:00 p.m. — I leave to go walk the dog in my neighborhood, and on my way back, notice one of my neighbors who sells the Street Spirit (an independent East Bay newspaper) is out today. It is a hot day in Oakland, so I run into 7/11 and buy him a 1L water bottle ($3.09). I bring him the water and give him $10 cash for the newspaper (the newspaper has a suggested donation of $2, but vendors get to keep 100% of the profits they make, so I like to give extra when I can). I get back home just after 1, and make myself a chicken caesar wrap with items from the fridge. $13.09 3:00 p.m. — Someone in my Buy Nothing Facebook group is giving away some groceries they won’t be able to use. It is all items that me and P. will use, so I walk over to their house to pick the items up. I pick up a block of paneer, hot honey butter, cojita cheese, and mango chutney. It is about $30 worth of groceries, so it is very nice to be able to get these for free! 4:45 p.m. — My friend, L., stops by again to finish working with the Dremel on my balcony. I work while I hang out with her, and she leaves around 5:45. I finish up a few more work items before closing my work laptop for the day. 6:20 p.m. — I’m starting a new class at my pottery studio today! I have taken two six-week wheel classes there this year, but decided I want to try more hand-building, so I’m taking a hand-building class this session. The pottery studio is just under a 10-minute walk from my place, so I leave around 6:20 to head over for my 6:30 class. I pre-registered for this class over a month ago and paid at registration, so I don’t have any cost today (the class costs $360 for six weeks of 2.5-hour lessons, supplies, and unlimited open studio time). 9:15 p.m. — I walk home from class around 9:15 and still am not very hungry for dinner yet, but I know I need to eat. P. makes us both pork pineapple sandwiches again for dinner. After feeding us for three days, we are finally through the full pork shoulder. We eat our late dinner together on the porch and catch up on our day. 10:30 p.m. — I realize that I have a book club with friends this upcoming weekend, and I haven’t started our book yet, Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. I check Libby to see if I can get the audiobook to get started tonight, but there is a 12-week wait. I do some research and find the app Everand, which I can try for a free trial. I start my free trial and then immediately cancel it, which still lets me use the app through my full trial (this is my hack for never forgetting to cancel a free trial). I start the audiobook and listen for about an hour before heading to bed at 11:30 p.m. Daily Total: $13.09 DashDividers_1_500x100 Day Three: Wednesday 6:15 a.m. — Wednesday is usually my earliest start, and I’m dragging a bit from my early alarm today. My team is based abroad, which is why most of my days have early starts. I start my workday at 6:30, and have my first meeting at 7:00 a.m. I’m in meetings until 9:00 a.m., which is when I head to the kitchen to make myself banana bread once again. I’m starting to get a bit sick of the banana bread, so I heat it in a pan with the hot honey butter I picked up from the Buy Nothing group yesterday. I head back to my desk to eat my breakfast, which is exciting again with the added hot honey butter. 12:00 p.m. — I head out to walk the dog in my neighborhood. On my way home I decide I want to stop by my favorite bookstore to see if I can find a used copy of Pachinko so I can have a physical copy as well, but I can’t find one so I don’t end up making a purchase. I walk over to my branch of the library to see if they happen to have a copy in, and they do! My library branch is very tiny, and you usually have to place holds online for books you want, so I’m pretty excited that I was able to get my hands on this today. I get home around 1:15, make myself a chicken caesar wrap again, and get back to work. 3:45 p.m. — I finished all my work for the day, which gives me enough time to get in some banjo practice before I head to lessons. I play from 3:45 to 4:45, and then pack up my banjo and lesson books. I eat a CLIF Bar to hold me over until dinner as well. 5:00 p.m. — I leave my house to catch my bus to banjo lessons. The bus is $2.50 per ride, but I already have money on my Clipper card, so I don’t have an expense today. I get to lessons 15 minutes early and sit in the park while I wait for my instructor. 6:30 p.m. — When I leave banjo lessons, P. is waiting for me outside, and we walk next door to our zero-waste store to pick up some house items. I end up getting three bars of soap, refilling my bathroom foaming hand soaps, and buying beeswax pillar candles and candlesticks. Most of the cost from this trip is the beeswax candles, but I have almost burned through all my candles, and I love having candles lit, especially as we move into fall. $79.82 6:45 p.m. — P. is leaving for a trip tomorrow and taking our shared car, so we decide it would be easiest to stop now so I can get some groceries. The closest grocery store is Trader Joe’s, so that is where we end up heading, even though it isn’t my favorite spot to get groceries. I get some vegetables, chicken sausages, cottage cheese, salmon burgers, oat milk, a bottle of wine, and some other miscellaneous items for the rest of the week. $56.34 7:30 p.m. — When we get home, I start listening to Pachinko while I unload groceries and do some house cleaning. P.’s brother is coming into town tonight, and he leaves to go pick him up while I finish getting everything in order. 8:30 p.m. — When P. and his brother get back from the airport, we walk down the road to our local pub to grab food and beer. P. gets us a round of beers, and I get us a pizza to split. We hang out here until around 10, and then head back to our place since we all have early mornings. $33.97 11:00 p.m. — After hanging out and chatting a bit longer, I head to bed first. I bring Pachinko with me and read for about 30 minutes before falling asleep. Daily Total: $170.13 DashDividers_1_500x100 Day Four: Thursday 6:45 a.m. — I wake up at 6:45 and get ready so I can join my 7:00 a.m. meeting. P. brings me coffee during my morning meeting block, and I finish up with meetings around 9:30. P. and his brother are leaving at 10 to go on a backpacking trip, so I have a second cup of coffee and chat with them while they finish packing. I help them bring items down to their car and say goodbye. I really don’t have an appetite this morning, so I end up skipping breakfast. 12:00 p.m. — I leave my place around noon to go walk the dog in my neighborhood. I usually don’t like to be distracted on my dog walks, but today I bring my headphones so I can talk to my sister about some family issues. We talk for most of my dog walk, and continue talking for a bit after I drop the dog back home. 1:30 p.m. — After skipping breakfast, I’m very hungry when my regular lunchtime rolls around. I eat a slice of leftover pizza from the night before, along with half a salad kit from Trader Joe’s. P. also bought me a four-pack of lemon lime Olipops earlier in the week when he saw them on sale, so I get to have an Olipop with my lunch today as well. 3:30 p.m. — I finish up my workday and am feeling exhausted. I have an hour and a half before I need to leave for plans, so I brew myself a double shot of espresso and take a quick 20-minute nap. I practice banjo for about 20 minutes, then I start getting ready for the concert I’m going to tonight. The theater lets you bring in blankets and some food, so I pack myself some snacks and a blanket for the show. 5:00 p.m. — My outfit doesn’t come together how I hoped, so it takes me a bit longer to get ready than anticipated, and I miss the bus I was originally planning on taking. For some

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Data center. (CC0) During last week’s election, voters across Wisconsin cast ballots for judges, school boards, county boards, mayors and city alders. And from the northwest to the southeast, some people voted with one big issue on their minds: data centers. As communities across Wisconsin grapple with these proposed developments — and the commensurate possibility for economic opportunity, or consumer costs and environmental degradation — voters are increasingly tuned into this issue, experts say. “Data centers are bringing out … a broader range of concerns from community members,” said Hannah Wiseman, who directs the Center for Energy Law and Policy at Penn State’s law school. “This is drawing growing political interest, and candidates are certainly going to get more questions about their stance on this issue.” In Wisconsin, increased awareness has translated into a more negative perception of these projects, across party lines. That was evident in Port Washington, where voters made national headlines when they approved a first-in-the-nation referendum to give citizens more input over data center development plans. And in Janesville, where a proposed data center at the site of the former General Motors plant has sparked tremendous community engagement, a political newcomer named Cassandra Pope was elected to city council after organizing against the proposal. Her platform included promising more transparency in development. Those who support data centers point to job creation and tax revenue. People who oppose their arrival worry they’ll correspond with increased energy costs, use up water and create noise and light pollution. Recent polling from Marquette indicates that, increasingly, a majority of Wisconsinites, both Republicans and Democrats, think the costs of data centers outweigh the benefits. That poll also indicated that Republicans have grown increasingly cautious over time. “It’s a bipartisan and nonpartisan issue, for different reasons,” said Matthew Crowe, who just ousted a 16-year incumbent in the race to be mayor of Menomonie. “The more Democratic or more liberal voters are worried about the environmental footprints. … the more conservative voters don’t want something like this in their backyard and taking farmland, including the culture and the rural values.” Crowe said he didn’t run directly on opposition to data centers. Instead, he said, many of the issues he heard about from voters were directly downstream of concerns that came up as a $1.6 billion proposed data center project in Menomonie played out. Last fall, community members pushed back against the proposal, eventually pausing the project. The city council — on which Crowe served — later passed an ordinance to restrict their development in the future. “The data center is more of a symptom of a lack of development” in the community, he told WPR. “However, because we lacked that strategic growth over the years, and we lacked that additional tax base and additional revenue, the data center, I think, looked appealing to certain people on paper.” The process also brought up concerns about transparency in government, government accountability and the growing role of AI — which relies on the processing power of data centers — Crowe added. Wiseman, the energy policy expert, says those amalgamated concerns mean that people who might not usually vote the same end up united on this issue. “It’s not just opposition to the infrastructure,” she said. “I think there’s growing awareness of the large amounts of money and political power and corporate power associated with these data centers, the nondisclosure agreements and other tools that are being used by these parties to move their projects forward, and I think that that brings in more bipartisan concerns.” Elsewhere, data centers have motivated local political change. A suburb of St. Louis last week ousted four city council members in what was described as backlash against a proposed $6 billion data center there — and the officials who supported it. Listen to the WPR report Up and down the ballot, data centers are becoming a motivating issue for voters was originally published by Wisconsin Public Radio.

In the many years I’ve been getting my nails done, I’m pretty certain I’ve had every French tip design under the sun. Cat eye for Christmas, heart-tipped for Valentine’s Day, “deep” French to satiate my early Y2K yearning — and I’m currently rocking tiger print. But Instagram’s nail artists never fail to inspire my next set, and this spring, it’s all about optical-illusion French tips. Stripy nails are nothing new. Cast your mind back to last summer, when “beach towel” nails were the ultimate serotonin hit, even if you weren’t actually going on vacation. But this season’s take is less vacation vibes and more fairground — think circus tent meets popcorn tub — and it’s way more interesting than your typical stripe pattern. What are optical-illusion French tip nails? The optical-illusion French manicure involves painting stripes along the free edge of the nail — where a classic white French tip would normally sit — then adding a defined boundary line. Beneath this, another set of lines is painted, but this time they’re intentionally misaligned with the tip. It’s this offset, mismatched placement that creates the illusion of stripes seemingly moving across the entire nail, like this baby pink and mocha mousse combo on Mikayla Vallati. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mikayla Vallati (@mikaylavallati) How do you achieve optical-illusion French nails? It all starts with your chosen base color, whether something neutral or a little punchier. Nail techs might approach this design differently, but Natalia Mercedes, a nail artist and founder of Sad Girl Nails Studio in New York City, has a solid technique: “To establish the framework of the design, I begin by mapping out the vertical striping from the cuticle down to the smile line,” essentially where the nail bed ends and the free edge — or white tip — of the nail begins. Mercedes adds, “From there, I layer additional stripes that subtly construct the illusion of a French manicure, playing with placement and spacing to guide the eye.” Mercedes explains that the illusion comes from the interplay of opposing stripes and intentional negative space: “There’s an implied, almost invisible line that the eye naturally connects, creating the perception of structure and depth where it doesn’t physically exist,” she says. Does the optical-illusion French manicure work on short nails? You’d be forgiven for thinking that stripy nail designs don’t quite work on shorter nails, but that’s not the case. “The design translates beautifully to shorter lengths,” Mercedes continues. “By strategically placing the smile line [the French tip], you can create the illusion of a longer free edge, even when it isn’t actually there.” While it tends to look great on an almond tip, there’s no reason why you can’t square it off. Mercedes adds that longer nails naturally require more time, as the larger surface area calls for greater detail and precision. Which color combinations work best for the optical-illusion French manicure? If Instagram is anything to go by, there are no rules when it comes to choosing your shades, but Mercedes shares a few pointers. “High-contrast pairings are the most effective for enhancing the optical illusion,” she says. “Think classic black and white or other bold oppositions.” We’re especially taken by baby blue and espresso brown. You can opt for different finishes, too. “Incorporating cat-eye gel can also elevate the look, adding a dynamic, light-reflective quality that enhances the sense of movement and depth,” says Mercedes. And anything goes. You could choose a cat-eye base and normal gel stripes, or the other way around. You could even go for cat eye on cat eye. Intrigued? Here are the best optical-illusion French-tip nail designs on Instagram right now. Burgundy stripes View this post on Instagram A post shared by Grace (@nails_by_grace.e) Grace at Pastel Beauty & Wellness proves that pink and red is the ultimate colour combo — when you get the nuances right. Opt for a pale pink base and a deep burgundy hue so the stripes really pop. Pink & teal View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sam – Droitwich Nail Artist (@bookofspellsbeauty) You might not put blossom pink and seafoam teal together on paper, but on nails? Chef’s kiss. We love this unique set by Droitwich nail artist Sam. Inverted cat eye View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brittney Ellen (@brushedbyb_) The navy cat-eye base makes the overlaid crisp white stripes appear almost 3D on these nails by Brittney Ellen. Midnight stripes View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vanity Projects (@vanityprojects) This is another color pairing you wouldn’t think works, but Vanity Projects knew that the muted pink base would unexpectedly complement the midnight blue stripes. Blue suede View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emilie Leopard | Nail Artist (@emsnails_) Powder blue and espresso brown are a match made in heaven, and these almond nails by Emilie Leopard are a case in point. Red wine stripes View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emilie Leopard | Nail Artist (@emsnails_) Emilie Leopard’s deep merlot stripes over a pretty pink base are mesmerizing. Beetlejuice monochrome View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taylor Made 🍒🪩🔥⚡️ (@taylormadenailsx) It’s not certain that nail artist Taylor Made drew inspiration from Beetlejuice for this monochrome creation, but we like to think so. Lavender & inky blue View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Nail Art Salon : Glossy Motel 🪩 (@theglossymotel) This lavender and inky blue iteration by nail art salon Glossy Motel makes for such a beautiful set, made even better with a slick of high-shine top coat. Butter yellow & baby blue View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miata Nails | DMV Nail Tech 🧚‍♂️ (@miatanails) Miata Nails has paired the two defining shades of spring — butter yellow and baby blue — in this stripy manicure. It’s further proof that the design looks just as cool on short square nails as it does on longer almond shapes. Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?5 Tips That Helped Me Grow Longer, Stronger NailsTiny Tulips To Sage Chrome: 16 Spring Nail Trends11 Nail Polish Shades Editors Love For Spring

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