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A Week of Outfits: Cynthia Guerra
When I asked Cynthia Guerra to describe her style, her answer made me smile. “I want to look like a gift,” she laughed. “I like to wear frills, patterns and colors that make me happy.” Here, the Long Beach-based baker, who’s known for her adorable Kawaii-style cakes, shares five outfits she put together in a week…
Above: Shirt: vintage. Dress: Free People. Jeans: Forever21. Hat: And Then. Socks: Sanrio, similar. Shoes: Nike SB.
T-shirt: Little Light. Skirt: Little Light, similar. Purse: Custom by Hello Sisi. Socks: Sanrio, similar. Shoes: Lisa Says Gah, similar.
“In high school, I loved theater and the idea of physically creating the characters in a story. For my personal style, I found inspiration from Kawaii culture. As a teen, I was always reading the latest Fruits Magazine, and at 16 I dyed my hair pink.”
“When my mom was a girl, she was really into Hello Kitty, but my grandparents couldn’t afford any of the items. So, when I was in first grade, my mom took me to a store to buy pencils, stationary and a backpack. She said she’d wanted those things as a little girl and was so happy that she could give them to me. My love for all the Sanrio characters took off from there.”
Top: thrifted, similar. Apron: White Bark Workwear. Jeans: Forever21, similar. Socks: Target. Shoes: Carel Paris.
“I started baking boxed mix cakes as a hobby in my early twenties, when I was living in Vegas and working in retail. For friends’ birthdays, I would always surprise them with cakes. Then I reached a point in my career where I felt like I had no direction. My mom suggested I take baking more seriously. The idea of pivoting to a new career scared me but in a good way.”
“When I turned 30, I moved in with my grandma in Long Beach, California, and signed up for the cheapest baking classes I could afford. Right before the pandemic, I got my first official baking job: a pastry baker at Susie Cakes. But when everything shut down, I was let go. During my time at home, however, I practiced every day. I baked and decorated cakes and posted them on Instagram. Then, one day, a stranger from Instagram asked if they could buy a cake. I worried that my work wasn’t good enough to sell, but I pushed myself. After that, I started selling more cakes and joining pop-ups, and my business has been growing ever since.”
Overalls: Ford x Sydney Sweeney collab, bought on Depop, similar. Top: pajama top from a shop in Chinatown. Shoes: Blundstones.
“I fell for these overalls because they represent two sides of me: cute and sweet, and being comfortable getting dirty and getting work done.”
“I wanted to decorate my headphones, so I bought a clear headphone case, glue adhesive, little charms, and pearls. I worked on it while watching my favorite shows, like Chef’s Table and The Peanuts. You know how people like doing puzzles? Making these headphones was like my version of a puzzle. I ended up decorating my phone and laptop, too.”
Top and skirt set: Garden of She. Socks: Urban Outfitters. Shoes: Converse.
“During my free time, I treat myself by visiting different bakeries. My favorite spots are Bub and Grandma’s, Colossus, and Okayama Kobo. When going on these solo dates, I always dress up. I work so hard, so why not have fun? Dressing up is a way of celebrating the life I’ve built.”
Thank you so much, Cynthia! You are wonderful.
P.S. More women share their week of outfits, including an author who scores the best finds at Target, and a designer who dresses like the rainbow.
(Photos by Nicki Sebastian.)
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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