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Adding 30 Seconds to Your Routine Could Result in Glowing Skin
For many years now, we have been led to believe that the best way to achieve a flawless, glowing complexion, is to slap on just about every superhero serum you can get your hands on. From vitamin C to retinol and hyaluronic acid to ceramides, the beauty industry would have us believe that providing we’re applying the right ingredients, our skin will be forever young. With that in mind, it makes sense that when we all found ourselves with a little more time on our hands in 2020, we started investing in our skincare routines more so than ever. We filled our bathroom cabinets up with whatever lotions and potions had come recommended to us and applied serum after serum and mask after mask as part of our quest to achieve perfectly balanced, healthy-looking skin. You Deserve...
The Winter Outfits I Have Really Loved This Week
It can be all too easy when temperatures drop to a certain (read: icy) level to lean on the same outfits you have for the past few years, huddling up in grey, navy and black knitwear and the same black ankle boots. While you can’t beat a classic, if you’re looking for some new winter combinations, the likes of Ellie Delphine, Lucy Williams and more have been wearing a number of practical yet still interesting looks you too will be able to wear on repeat until spring. Many of these key items you’ll already own, such as roll-necks and classic blazers, but you can make your winter wardrobe more 2021 with cream boots, teddy coats and leather trousers. Just because you have to make sensible choices doesn’t mean you have to spend the next three months ...
7 Epic 2021 Trends That Are Olsen-Approved
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t inspired by the fashion trends that Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen were wearing. From their younger days to their street style fashion in the 2000s to the pieces they’re now designing at The Row, their sartorial taste has always made a lasting impact on me. What I love about their style most is how they invest in amazing core wardrobe staples but aren’t afraid to experiment with trends and fashion-forward silhouettes. They’re typically earlier adopters who know the cool trends long before they happen. They’ve even helped pave the way for controversial pieces like Birkenstock sandals. Looking to the S/S 21 runways, I noticed how many Olsen-inspired fashion trends I spotted among them. From reinvented basics to cutout dresses to the clo...
Prediction: These & Other Stories Buys Are Going to Dominate In 2021
The one high street store that seems to read my mind every single season is & Other Stories, as it manages to perfectly tread the line between ‘statement’ and ‘classic’, creating pieces that have a point of difference, but won’t quickly date in your wardrobe. This year there are five items that I’m most impressed by at & Other Stories, and am drawn towards the knitwear and outerwear sections in particular. Like all Scandi brands right now, & Other Stories has heavily leaned into the knitted vest trend and has lots of cosy tanks that you can wear with bare arms (if you have the heating on high) or as a clever layering piece. It is also creating lots of beautiful cosy knitwear and loungewear that is more elegant than jogging bottoms, such ...
I Hate Overhyped Skincare, But This Drunk Elephant Product Has Blown Me Away
Drunk Elephant’s T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial is one of the best at-home acid treatments I have ever tried. My skin is sensitive and usually detests any sort of strong alpha-hydroxy acid, let alone a 25% blend. The minute I slathered it on my face, I was expecting that all too familiar burning sensation to arise (the bottle does warn “tingling may occur,” which, for my skin, might as well read “get the ice ready”), but it never came. In fact, for the 20 minutes that the thick cream-like formula sat on my skin, I experienced no sign of discomfort whatsoever. When I rinsed it off, my skin was glowing. It felt soft and smooth, and my usually garish pores looked virtually non-existent. Plus, while a strong acid treatment would usually have me fighting off angry breako...
This Is the Only Trench Coat I Own, and I Always Get Compliments on It
Some people dream about the perfect wedding dress. As for me, I used to dream about owning the perfect trench coat—namely one of Burberry’s iconic designs. Don’t get me wrong: I did love my actual wedding dress, but honestly, I’ve not looked at it in six years since I wore it. My trench coat, which I bought from Vestiare Collective a year after I got married, however, has been worn countless times (and I always get compliments on it). In fact, I wore it when I interviewed for my role at Who What Wear, and it was given an approving comment. (I’m still convinced it helped me get the job.) The reason it’s such a great investment is that it goes with everything in my wardrobe. Plus, they never change—they’re almost identical to when they were created 100 years ago. Which makes sense: It wasn’t...
I’m 55—These Are the 5 Fountain-of-Youth Makeup Hacks I Swear By
Melissa Meyers is a Los Angeles–based influencer with a focus on beauty, style, travel, and wellness. Her blog, The Glow Girl, aims to empower women to embrace the best version of themselves, age gracefully, and cultivate a glow from the inside out. She also happens to be a 55-year-old with a passion for beauty. Below, hear from Meyers on the top five makeup tips she swears by for feeling and looking 10 years younger. At 55 years old, I’ve made a commitment to continue feeling and looking my best as I get older, and as a beauty lover, I’m always on the hunt for the very best products that can help me achieve this! I get lots of questions about my best tips for ageing gracefully, and I definitely have a few great secrets in my bag to help turn back the clock a few years. Below, ...
The Most Comfortable Walking Boots For Taking a Long, Cosy Stroll Through the Park
The colder months can get a bit grim when we’re staying safe inside, but luckily we can still enjoy the outdoors by taking longs walks through nearby parks, forests, and wetlands. Before you get suited up for your next leisurely stroll, we highly recommend keeping your feet comfortable and warm with some of the best walking boots and trainers that we’ve picked out just for you. A long walk is a million times more fun when you’re bundled up and wearing appropriate clothing. Depending on what kind of terrain you’re trekking for your time outside, you’re going to want to invest in a pair of shoes that have a good grip on the soles, and a good quality insulated inner-lining. For days when the weather is a bit wet and parks get muddy, a waterproof upper is key; and...
Netflix Has Found Its New Perfect Leading Man in Regé-Jean Page
Outside of reading the book, what kind of research or prep did you do for the role of Simon? I’ve always loathed to let people behind the curtain. The whole magic of this industry is that you get to see the trick but you don’t want to know how the magician does it. Obviously, I started with the book. The source material is always a very beautiful resource, but I tried to get that out of the way as early as possible. As soon as I knew I got the job, I read the book so that I could very quickly forget the book. And then I had loads and loads of conversations with the wardrobe department, which was really cool and in-depth about what the clothes say about the people and why they are wearing them. We talked a lot about Simon being in Byron-ic collars because he is this Byron-ic typ...
These 4 Trending Mirrors Are All Over My Instagram Feed
2020 provided many of us with an entirely new way of living. Saturday nights at restaurants were replaced with evenings on the sofa, while work commutes were traded in favour of DIY office set-ups and dining table desks. When it came to the fashion industry, we saw street style images swapped with mirror selfies taken from the comfort of our own homes. And suddenly found ourselves looking to influencers and industry insiders for inspiration for much more than just the latest bag or fancy shoe. Yes, with lockdowns and stay at home orders taking place throughout much of the world, we were given an unprecedented glimpse into the homes and everyday lives of our favourite fashion devotees and let me tell you, often their interiors aesthetics were just as chic as the outfits...
7 Easy Dress Outfits I’ll Wear Now and Well Into the Spring
Will no one think of the dresses? Alas, in 2020, we had little reason to wear them. Thanks to our lack of social lives, no trips to the office, and the proliferation of leggings and jogging bottoms, plenty of our favourite frocks were cast aside in lieu of our more casual and easy WFH looks. But I say enough. It’s time to recognise that dresses need to come back into our day-to-day looks, and I’m here to give you some much-needed inspiration. Thanks to Instagram, we have a variety of outfits to draw from that I know are going to work for right now (when it’s totally freezing) and well into spring. There are your classic shirt dresses, which look great with knee-high boots, knitted frocks that work with small heels, and some great layered dress out...
7 Wardrobe Classics That Look So Much Better Secondhand
For anyone who isn’t well acquainted with the world of vintage fashion, you would be forgiven for thinking that it’s a market solely dedicated to OTT prints, extraverted silhouettes, and eccentric styling. In my experience, it’s also a treasure trove of versatile, well-made wardrobe basics that act as the glue in my year-round capsule. I’m thinking tailored blazers, leather boots, and chunky knitwear that transcend seasonal trends and come with very reasonable price tags. Style, quality, and affordability? It’s a win-win situation. 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 money i...
