Vipology Staff Writer

Keurig K-Cups to be Recyclable by 2020

K-cup consumers in the United States can expect their single-serving coffees to be friendlier to the environment in 2020.  “It’s part of a bigger program to make sure that our environmental footprint is down,” Keurig’s Bob Gamgort told CNBC’s Jim Cramer last week.  “Canada has been converted to recyclable K-cups,” Gamgort said on “Mad Money.” “The U.S., which is […]

Velvet Furniture Glams Up Home Interiors

In home design, history often repeats itself. “By reaching back for culture and forward for contemporary techniques, we combine the best of old and new,” says Katie Skoloff, principal designer and founder of In Site Designs, an interior design firm in Greenville, S.C. “People feel validated by heritage, especially as we age, and are always […]

The New Look Book for Target’s 20th Anniversary Collection Features a Who’s Who of Designers

Target is giving shoppers a peek at its upcoming 20th anniversary collection, and it showcases a veritable “who’s who” of fashion designers.   The retailer sent shoppers into a frenzy when it announced it was tapping into its archives and reproducing over 300 items from its past designer collaborations, many of which sold out immediately upon release. […]

Tech Deal Alert: Apple’s iPad Now Available for $299 at Best Buy

The latest iPad (sixth-generation, Wi-Fi) with 128GB of storage is $299.99 at Best Buy, the only retailer to currently offer it at this price.  This beats the best available out there by $30, and it’s quite a large price drop for Apple’s most affordable iPad. Usually, it costs around $100 to jump up from the 32GB option […]

Victoria’s Secret Breaks New Ground, Hiring First Transgender Model VIctoria Sampaio

Victoria’s Secret has reportedly hired its first transgender model, Valentina Sampaio.  The Brazilian model and actress took to her Instagram on Saturday to share a behind-the-scenes shot of her photo shoot for an upcoming Victoria’s Secret Pink campaign. While the L Brands-owned company has not responded to requests for comment on Sampaio’s casting, the model’s […]

Give Your Home Design Groovy Curve Appeal

In home design, history often repeats itself. “By reaching back for culture and forward for contemporary techniques, we combine the best of old and new,” says Katie Skoloff, principal designer and founder of In Site Designs, an interior design firm in Greenville, S.C. “People feel validated by heritage, especially as we age, and are always […]

What’s the Most Effective Form of Exercise for Weight Loss?

Doctors frequently encourage patients to exercise more and eat less in order to keep their waist trim, but which form of exercise is the most effective?  Yes, according to researchers in China, who have now identified the five types of exercise that are most effective at helping people who are predisposed to obesity stave off […]