Insider Today: 'Brotox' on the rise

07.12.2024 - 15:19 / insider.com / Anne Hathaway / Gordon Ramsay / Ryan Reynolds

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On the agenda:

But first: How to win your company holiday party.

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We've all heard the same advice around this time of year when company holiday party invitations abound. Don't drink too much, don't sit in a corner, and don't wear something inappropriate.

Still, one piece of advice that may have gone in one ear and out the other is strictly about timing. When you arrive at your company's holiday party — and when you leave, for that matter — is just as important as the other oft-told advice you've probably heard.

Professional etiquette expert Diane Gottsman told writer Alyshia Hull that employees should feel that company parties are mandatory. And even if you don't feel like going, being the first to leave is not OK.

"If you get there and you leave 20 minutes later, people are going to notice," she said.

Still, being the last to leave is also a bad look, Gottsman said. If you don't want to leave your coworkers, she suggests going to another location to keep the party going.

Have fun!

Men in corporate America want to look good at work — and they're spending thousands of dollars to do so. They're getting routine botox procedures, pricey hair-loss treatments, and splurging on time-consuming routines, all in an effort to gain a competitive edge at their job.

Still, many of them remain uncomfortable discussing the intensive procedures they're getting. BI spoke to four corporate men who are spending loads to strike the perfect balance of a youthful, experienced appearance.

The rise of "brotox."

Neutral-colored, "modern" bathrooms are out. The old-fashion look, which typically features pastel colors with intricate tiles and frilly decor, is back.

Once considered dated, "grandma bathrooms" are driving homebuying and interior design trends, even among millennials and Gen Z. Some homeowners are spending thousands to restore their bathroom's original vintage look — or they're paying extra to re-do the space altogether.

Bathrooms go granny .

New York-based personal trainer Don Saladino, 47, has worked with celebrities, including Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, and Anne Hathaway. As someone who takes his health and fitness seriously, Saladino told BI he's dedicated to eating and training optimally — and said he's stronger now than he was in his 20s.

Aside from training, nutrition, and sleep, supplements are also a part of his lifestyle. Saladino shared the 11 he takes every day, from creatine to magnesium.

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