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Larissa Barros, Jamia Maddrey, Joan Demeo – these women are just a few of the many victims of domestic violence each year. Their surviving loved ones spoke at the Love Life Now Foundation's annual Heel-A-Thon on June 4 in Brockton. Lovern Gordon, an Avon resident, is the group's founder and holds the issue of domestic violence close to her heart. "I am a two-time survivor of domestic violence," Gordon said. "My passion for helping survivors and victims comes from my own personal experience." A report from Respond Inc., a New England agency working against domestic violence, said: "One in four women, one in three teens and one in seven men nationwide will experience domestic violence in their lifetime." "For trans or gender non-conforming folks, this number jumps to 54 perce...

Elle Fanning was utterly elegant in Santa Monica, Calif., while attending American Cinemathique’s tribute to her career this weekend. On Friday, the “Girl from Plainville” star arrived at the organization’s Aero Theatre for a Q&A between screenings of two of her projects: an episode of the Hulu drama series “The Great” and the 2018 musical drama “Teen Spirit.” For the occasion, Fanning was sharply dressed in a gauzy black Khaite gown with long ballooned sleeves and a flowing skirt. Fanning’s ensemble was cinched with a studded leather belt and completed with delicate gold bracelets.“Thank you @am_cinematheque for this retrospective. A big word for a 24 year old but it means a whole lot!,” Kizik Shoes Fanning captioned a post from the occasion on Instagram. “Absolutely loved getting ...

First published October 1, 2019 By and large, I don’t wear shoes. I mostly walk barefoot to and from work. I go barefoot in the office. I go barefoot in other people’s offices, anytime I’m meeting with someone I know won’t care – with the honourable exception of meetings with honourable Members, when I wear Vibram FiveFingers. I go barefoot when popping out for lunch, or doing the grocery shopping, or going out to dinner – unless I’m dining with people I think will be embarrassed by it or the restaurant is a bit fancy. When I can, I run barefoot. (Though since the time I burned my soles, I no longer run barefoot on the pavement on sunny summer afternoons.) Most days in winter and, Wellington being Wellington, Hokas Shoes  quite often in the other seasons too, I get asked, “Aren’t you...

SAN FRANCISCO — All eyes were on Steph Curry’s feet in the hours prior to Game 4. Anyone watching his dazzling 43-point performance in the Warriors’ win might’ve forgotten his status was in limbo after a foot injury late in Game 3. Maybe a lucky pair of his signature shoes did some magic. Curry wore the same lavender Curry Brand Under Armor shoes for Game 4 that he wore for two key games in Game 3 and for the second half of Game 4 against the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference semifinals. When he’s wearing those shoes, the Warriors are 3-0. With the Warriors trying to avoid losing both road games and falling into a 3-1 hole in a hostile TD Garden, it seemed the shoe choice could have been intentional. But Curry was surprised to hear he was undefeated in the purple sneaker...

A comfortable pair of sandals is a must-have in every summer wardrobe. While it's pretty easy to shop for comfy flat sandals, finding a platform pair that is supportive enough for all day spent on your feet and walkable despite the added height can prove to be a difficult task. But Nordstrom shoppers seem to have found the perfect option in the Mia Lunna Platform Ankle Strap Sandals — and they are majorly marked down right now. One customer loved them so much they called the pair "the most comfortable sandal"  they've ever worn, before adding, "this shoe gives the perfect amount of height without jeopardizing any comfort." Along with a durable rubber sole, the summer-ready shoes feature a padded footbed that's so soft and cushioned that one person said it feels "like a thick yoga ...

Spanx may be best known for its comfortable, flattering shapewear, although the brand also makes stylish and functional clothing that you can just as easily wear on an airplane as you can in the office. It recently launched a new collection of pants and shorts that are designed with travel and versatility in mind, and one pair in particular is already a staple in my wardrobe. The brand sent me a pair of the On-the-go Kick Flare Pants to test out, and I was instantly impressed with their look and feel — and the longer I wore them, the more I liked them. The pants are made from a blend of cotton, rayon, and elastane, which means they're structured enough for a professional look but stretchy enough to remain comfortable throughout the day. Plus, they have two back pockets that ...