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John Lewis Just Added 50 New Brands—These 5 Are Our Faves
We all have a special place in our hearts for John Lewis, don’t we? Whether it’s memories of frequenting the beauty counters, browsing the homewares or visiting the free in-house styling service to find the perfect outfit, the store (and now it’s website) has long been a much loved part of the British high street. For this spring, though, we have to say they’ve truly outdone themselves in the fashion department. For one, the new campaign centred around the theme of ‘Wear What You Love’ hits just right, moving away from fleeting trends and tapping into the value we get from easy-to-wear, joyful pieces made to be cherished. But it’s the introduction of over 50 new brands that’s really had us applauding the high street hero this season. They’ve seriously upped the stakes by adding a hug...
Rack Superstar: The Yakima CBX Solar Packs a Big Charge
Yakima may not have invented the roof-mounted cargo box, but it continues to tinker with the basic concept. The CBX Solar, the 16.0-cubic-foot CBX Solar counterpart to the lesser Yakima CBX 16 cargo box, advances its cargo-carrying capabilities by adding an integrated solar panel to the top side of the unit. The CBX Solar is capable of supplying up to 36 watts of power by way of two 5-volt USB ports, both of which Yakima hides within the cargo box itself. That’s enough juice to charge small electronics such as cell phones and portable speakers. Big Sun At $1,299, the CBX Solar stickers for $450 more than the CBX 16, which is no insignificant sum and makes the CBX Solar the most expensive cargo box in the company’s lineup. Nevertheless, we strapped the low-slung ...
Kia’s Sportage Remains the Same for 2022—No New Model Yet
The fourth-generation Kia Sportage has been around for six years, and the compact SUV is beginning to look rather tired. Compared to the slightly smaller Kia Seltos, larger (and increasingly popular) Telluride, and the all-new midsize Sorento, the compact Sportage is due for an overhaul. That redesign will, apparently, wait another year, as not much has changed for the 2022 Sportage save for a few tech updates and the addition of a new LX Value Edition package. Forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, driver attention warning, high beam assist, and blind-spot monitoring are now standard across the Sportage lineup. The Sportage LX Value Edition package adds heated front seats, 18-inch dark wheels, and a Smart K...
Mary-Kate and Ashley’s Hairstylist Told Us 9 Ways to Fake Thicker Hair
According to Townsend, regular cuts—even if it’s just a dusting—are essential for helping your hair to look and feel as thick as possible. “There’s no saving a truly split end,” he says point-blank. “Yes, there are products that can mask runs and fish hooks, but you really have to snip them off to get rid of them for good. And the longer you wait, the more hair you’ll have to part with down the road.” Trimming off those ends isn’t something you have to do every three to four weeks, however, just heed Townsend’s advice and book an appointment every eight to 12 weeks or so. Up next, 9 hairstyles people are actually asking for in salons right now. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we r...
John Lewis & Partners Just Added 50 New Brands—These 5 Are Our Faves
We all have a special place in our hearts for John Lewis & Partners, don’t we? Whether it’s memories of frequenting the beauty counters, browsing the homewares or visiting the free in-house styling service to find the perfect outfit, the store (and now it’s website) has long been a much loved part of the British high street. For this spring, though, we have to say they’ve truly outdone themselves in the fashion department. For one, the new campaign centred around the theme of ‘Wear What You Love’ hits just right, moving away from fleeting trends and tapping into the value we get from easy-to-wear, joyful pieces made to be cherished. But it’s the introduction of over 50 new brands that’s really had us applauding the high street hero this season. They’ve seriously upped the stakes ...
This Is the Happiest Outfit Trend for Summer 2021
As the new summer collections have started to drop recently across designer and high-street lines, colour is suddenly the most exciting new trend—a welcome respite from the sea of beige and browns we’ve been seeing all over street style for the last couple of seasons. It’s no surprise, really, as everyone from Jacquemus (who could forget that candy coloured Provençal catwalk) and Gucci to Tibi and Emilia Wickstead sent a foray of fruity shades down the runways last fashion month and there’s been a frenzy of colour combo experimentation ever since. From lemon yellow to apple green and the surprisingly flattering tangerine orange, be prepared to get zesty this season. And if you happen to be a colour-phobe, there’s no need to fear, as the trend is easier to wea...
I’ve Tried Basically Every Hand Wash Out There, and This Is Definitely the Best
Ones that I had previously purchased for their packaging weren’t delivering the sort of luxe satisfaction I started to crave in my hand-washing ritual, while others that I championed for their scent were leaving my skin dry, cracked and scaly. So in a quest to find something that ticked all the boxes, I began hoarding hand washes, and somewhere along the way, I stumbled across Ouai’s Hand Wash and Hand Lotion duo. First of all, I want to address the bottles themselves. They are minimalist, chic and feel almost impossibly luxe to hold. On top of that, they’re refillable, so you can do your bit for the environment while you shop. Next up, let’s talk about the smell. A little bit fruity, a little bit floral and a whole lot musky, mostly they just smell clean—...
Little Caesars Made a Pizza Dough-Themed Spotify Playlist—And It’s Loaded With Electronic Music
As the music scene makes its triumphant return after a lost year, Little Caesars wants to get a slice of the action. Little Caesars—yes, the pizza chain—has crafted a dough-themed playlist that fans of electronic music will find to be a real pizza work (are these pizza puns working?). The selections spans only 15 tracks, but there is some meaty dance music here for fans who want to spice up their playlist game. Pizza aficionadoughs can get down to TYNAN and G-Rex’s “Doughboi” and Buku’s “Cake Dough Cheddar,” two huge bass music tracks from a few of the genre’s heavy-hitters. The playlist runs the genre gamut, dabbling in EDM sub-genres like chillhop (“Dough” by Strewing), melodic trap (“Dough” by Ryan Celcius, Stubbs and ZOD...
Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker Heat Up Their Desert Baecation With Cheeky PDA Pic
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker shared a steamy and cheeky update from their current desert vacation. On Monday (April 26), Kardashian shared a picture of the two getting hot and heavy, with the shirtless blink-182 drummer holding up the bikini-clad Keeping Up With the Kardashians star in the middle of the desert, her legs wrapped around his waist. Her “Just Like Heaven” caption references the song by The Cure, which hit the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988. Barker, who commented “EVERYTHING” underneath her post, posted the song on his Instagram Story, which Kardashian later reshared on hers. Blink-182 performed a cover of The Cure’s “Just Like Heaven” in 2018 during KROQ’s Weenie Roast music festival. Yo...
I’m Obsessed With Candles, and These Are the Coolest Ones I Own
I’m a huge candle fan, but when it comes to choosing my favourites, I always come back to classic brands, such as Diptyque and Jo Malone, that I know I can rely on for beautiful scents in chic packaging. Sure, I’ve dabbled in affordable candles (and discovered some seriously good ones), but candles are such an important part of my relaxing evening ritual that I rarely gamble on new ones. However, over the last few years, I’ve noticed one candle brand, in particular, cropping up more regularly in my Instagram feed. The distinctive black jar with its pink label has been dotting the fireplaces of the chicest girls online. But it wasn’t until beauty editors started raving about a cool, canna...
Every Stunning Look From the Oscars Red Carpet
Awards season has certainly looked quite different this year, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the level of excitement that the Academy Awards brings. After a handful of virtual awards shows, we’ve become accustomed to Instagram posts replacing lavish red carpet appearances and Zoom grids displaying all the nominees, but this time, we’re in for a real treat, as the 93rd Annual Academy Awards finally has a slightly more traditional red carpet (that abides by all COVID-19 regulations). And yes, the celebrities certainly dressed up for the occasion. Ahead, get ready to see all the stunning looks from the 2021 Oscars red carpet. Nominees, celebrities, and the like did not disappoint this year, and we can’t wait for you to feast your eyes on the glitz...
25 Influencer-Approved Staples That Are Perfect for Right Now
If there’s one brand influencers have been turning to recently to inject some joy and newness into their spring wardrobes, it’s Free People. And it’s hardly surprising, especially when you see the brand’s new drop— there’s some seriously good styles in there. From the sellout Dahlia dress (don’t worry, it’s back in stock for now), to stylist Angie Smith’s favourite quilted jacket, these women know a hero piece when they see one and we simply haven’t been able to scroll through our Instagram feeds of late without spotting a Free People special. Over the last year the label has thrived thanks to it’s relaxed approach to dressing, and it’s become well known as a destination for easy dresses and cute co-ords, perfect for working from home. Now we’re all reemerging, it’s becomin...
