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I’ve Found the Best Skincare Products for Women of Colour
According to Jeanniton, WOC are commonly charged with caring for some specific skin conditions. “My approach to skincare for women of colour has two priorities: optimising skin health and keeping hyperpigmentation at bay,” she says. “Physiologically speaking, the skin needs of women of colour are the same as anyone else: UV protection, reduction of oxidative stress, preservation of a healthy skin barrier, and encouragement of cell renewal. But because of heightened sensitivity to inflammation, issues of hyperpigmentation factor prominently into the considerations for this group.” Sounds familiar, right? Hyperpigmentation is likely the first skincare term you ever learned. “It can take a significant amount of time to restore the skin barrier once compromised. G...
The 7 Spring Outfits Making Me Feel Like Myself Again
I would be lying if I said that I’ve hated the stretchy-waisted, head-to-toe-knitted, shearling-slipper-clad beast that my wardrobe has become over the last 10 months—honestly, I’m not sure my tolerance for skinny jeans and high heels will ever be the same again. However, as we enter a new year, faced with the prospect of wearing loungewear for the next 3 months, I have experienced a sort of mourning for my usual fashion-loving, experimental self. It hasn’t helped that I’ve just moved into a new flat, which means slowly unpacking my entire wardrobe and greeting much-loved items of clothing like old friends. Turns out, I had really missed them. Who knew? Obviously my wardrobe’s lack of a...
We Think These Luxury Candle Brands Are Worth Spending a Little Extra On
Unlike some bargain wicks, which, when the burn, smell like someone has sprayed an entire can of orchid Febreze, the scent of expensive candles is more subtle, but no-less potent. Instead of choking the air, it floats on it. I also find that, with the recommended care and maintenance, that expensive candles last significantly longer, too. The premium products used to create the wax are designed to be longer lasting than more affordable blends, and while I have my high-street favourites, I buy them knowing they won’t, um, hold a candle, many of the high-end options I’ve tried. I don’t fully subscribe to the saying “you get what you pay for” but, when it comes to the below, it certainly applies. Keep scrolling to see and shop the best expensive candles from...
Ever Since Investing In These Sneakers, I Have Hardly Worn Anything Else
If I were to describe myself, I’d say I am a creature of habit. I tend to find something I like—be it a breakfast food, skincare staple or sunglass shape—and stick to it. Though there is no greater example of this personality trait than my love of Adidas Stan Smith sneakers. It all started in 2015 when, as if over night, every editor in my office was wearing the white tennis shoe. As if a collective decision was made by the fashion community, suddenly everyone from journalists to designers and models had swapped their sky-high stilettos for this run-of-the-mill, relatively affordable sneaker. (At the time, its only rival seemed to be the equally-popular Gucci fur-lined loafer. Oh, who could forget those?) You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are loo...
If You Look Closely You’ll Spot This One Accessory In So Many Iconic Pictures
A luxury watch is one of the biggest investments you can make when it comes to your wardrobe, and so it’s an item that requires considered research. When it comes to fine jewellery and watches one of the most iconic brands is heritage label Cartier, and if you look closely in any picture of a celebrity, royal or world leader over the past 50 years you’re likely to spot a Cartier watch. Michelle Obama, Muhammad Ali, John F. Kennedy, Madonna, Andy Warhol, the Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Diana and many more have all worn a Cartier watch. The Tank is the style with the most history, as it is over 100 years old and has been worn by all the Hollywood greats from Fred Astaire to Kanye West, however the recently relaunched Panthère is also a modern classic. The first Pant...
H&M and ’90s Jeans Brand Lee Launch a Denim Collection That’s Sustainable and Size-Inclusive
H&M is collaborating with classic American denim brand Lee on a sustainable, size-inclusive collection that’s fit for the entire family. Lee X H&M is the Swedish brand’s first denim range made from 100-percent recycled cotton jeans, and the water, CO2, and energy details of the collection will be available on the brand website. “We just loved working with Lee to push for change,” said H&M designer Jon Loman in a press statement. “A change for more sustainable and circular denim garments. We looked at every detail and challenged each other in a positive way. It’s also amazing to work with Lee’s iconic designs and give them a bit of our flavour, for H&M denim lovers around the world.” Lee X H&M includes oversize, straight, a...
Demi Moore Opened Kim Jones’s Star-Studded, Debut Collection For Fendi Haute Couture
Kim Jones is starting at Fendi with a bang. The recently appointed womenswear creative director, who succeeds the late Karl Lagerfeld, presented his debut collection for Fendi Couture spring/summer 2021 at the Palais Brongniart in Paris — that boasted an all-star model lineup of Demi Moore, Bella Hadid, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Cara Delevingne, Adwoa Aboah, Lila Moss, and mum Kate Moss. The tight edit of 19 looks included some pieces we’ll be thinking about well after Haute Couture Fashion Week. Bella Hadid wore a stunning, sheer iridescent slate grey gown with Venetian glass hair combs, Lila Moss also modelled a sheer creation covered in pearls, and Demi Moore took to the catwalk in a chic black set. The collection was inspired by the romantic and creative relationship be...
5 Ways to Make Your Wardrobe More Sustainable and Ethical (but Still Fashion Forward) in 2021
We’re all familiar with New Year’s resolutions like working out more or drinking less; but in 2021, it may be time to consider a sartorial goal of shopping more ethically when it comes to fashion. In the UK, 30-percent of the clothing in our wardrobes are never worn, according to a report by Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP). In addition to that, the coronavirus pandemic hit fast fashion’s supply chain at its most vulnerable point in 2020, exposing how little garment workers are being paid, and how much they are being exploited by brands that are raking in millions. Add that to the fact that the fashion industry contributes to 10-percent of humanity’s carbon emissions and is the second biggest drain on the world’s water supply — it makes you realise ...
Area’s Couture Spring 2021 Show Gives Us the Fashion Fantasy We’ve Been Craving
Area always gets us excited for sparkling dresses that celebrate showing skin with confidence. For the New York brand’s first couture show, designers Beckett Fogg and Piotrek Panszczyk tapped trailblazer Precious Lee and catwalk favourite Yasmin Wijnaldum to model a body-positive, 14-look collection that can be described as sexy, fantasy couture. “Haute Couture originally started in Paris in 1858 but looking deeper into history and tracing back to ancient civilizations, there has always been a deep connection and appreciation for craft and beauty,” Fogg and Panszczyk said in a press statement. “It’s like Haute Couture has been ingrained into our souls culturally expressed in different ways. Whether it be for religious purposes, or simply the innate need to cre...
Jennifer Lopez Wore an Homage to Kamala Harris on Inauguration Day
Around this time last year, Jennifer Lopez was performing at the Super Bowl in Miami, shortly before COVID-19 took hold. Today, she performed in an entirely different setting: the United States Capitol for the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Wearing a white pantsuit by Chanel, Lopez sang a rendition of “America the Beautiful” and Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is My Land.” Her swingy coat and wide-leg trousers looked beautiful in suffragette white. My favorite aspect of her outfit, however, was her subtle homage to VP Harris: a pearl bracelet. As The New York Times reported, many women were planning to wear pearls today to emulate Harris, who has become known for her signature pearl necklaces and earrings. Scroll down to see w...
This Little-Known Tracksuit Brand Keeps Selling Out
Tracksuits are my kryptonite. I have been known to spend hours perusing joggers just to find the right pair. Friends turn to me to help them know which ones to buy. I’ve battled against other persistent eBay bidders to get my hands on a pair of vintage Adidas Firebird trackies. I have old pairs, and I have new pairs. I’ll wear them with my Birkenstocks around the house and have no issue with wearing them outside—I just throw on a pair of sneakers and a puffer. What I’m trying to say is that I cannot resist tracksuits, and I’m always looking to add to my collection. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make ...
From One Cold Girl to Another, This Is the Secret to Staying Warm Right Now
Expertly cut T-shirts aside, Uniqlo’s best buy, in my humble opinion, has to be anything from its Heattech range. What is Heattech, you ask? Let me blow your mind… Heattech is Uniqlo’s collection of innovative thermals across all of its product categories. As if by magic, the Heattech-fused fabric comfortably regulates your body temperature without the discomfort of bulky clothing. How? It cleverly uses moisture released by the body to retain heat to keep you warm during the colder months. If you’re sceptical, I was right there with you until I tried it for myself. Now, I flat-out refuse to step outdoors unless I have one of Uniqlo’s Heattech vests layered underneath my midi dress or a pair of thermal leggings tucked into my knee-high boots. In fact, ...
