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19 Beauty Boxes That Are Genuinely Great Value for Money
Though this year, we were forced to put our social lives on pause. Though, it seems our love for beauty and skincare never wavered. Who could predict Zoom makeup would become a thing? And let’s face it, now more than ever feels like a time to treat yourself to products that make you feel a little more like pre-2020 you. As I tell myself, it’s self-care. Beauty boxes are a great way to experiment with new products at home (and when working from home). It also feels like Christmas when they arrive in the post. In the age of “makeup haul” videos and social media makeup stars, beauty boxes are a clear response to our evergrowing desire to get *really* good at makeup and even better at understanding what works on our skin and hair. While you can, of course, buy them for yourself, th...
2021 Genesis G80 vs. Mercedes-Benz E450: Luxury Midsizers Meet In the Middle
In an era where luxury midsize sedans are hitting the guillotine, Mercedes-Benz and Genesis are doubling down on the segment. Both automakers are bringing the best of their portfolios to make their midsize sedans—the E-Class and G80, respectively—more special. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class, known for its peaceful ride, elegant design, and comfortable cabin, has been a staple in the segment, and Mercedes has used its legacy to keep improving and raising the bar every time it has a chance. The new Genesis G80, on the other hand, is the rookie of the group. It arrives with confidence to enter a competitive segment that’s dominated by Germans, but the South Koreans have a master plan and brought the best engineers and designers from around the globe to build a proper luxury brand. Elegant mi...
These Party Pyjamas Are Just What We Need for Christmas 2020
This year many of us have spent more time on the sofa and in loungewear than we could have ever imagined, but wearing PJs doesn’t mean you have to wear flannel and baggy T-Shirts and lose all sense of fun. The brand Sleeper was founded in 2014 by former fashion editors Kate Zubarieva and Asya Varetsa who wanted to make luxurious nightwear that you can wear at home or even to a party. The result is uber glamorous pyjama sets which have feather trims on the hems of the trousers and the shirt. These Sleeper sets were particularly popular last festive season, however with parties likely to take place on Zoom and at home this year, something tells me these will be the most sought after party look for 2020. Listed as one of the most popular items on Net-a-Porter right now, t...
2021 Genesis G80 First Test Review: K-Popular Luxury
“Korean design.” That phrase wouldn’t have conjured much of a mental picture in Americans a few years ago, but between the architecture and home aesthetics on display in the Oscar-winning movie Parasite and the great automotive design work Peter Schreyer has been overseeing at Hyundai Motor Group, awareness is up and Korean design is officially becoming a thing—and an interesting thing at that. Study the design of the 2021 Genesis G80, for example, and you’re unlikely to find many cues lifted from establishment competitors like the Audi A6/A7, BMW 5 Series, or Mercedes-Benz E-Class. And it’s not just the ginormous face-mask grille and ear-strap headlights. Inside, there’s a world-first 3-D instrument cluster display, a novel rotary-swipe knob infota...
H&M Does the Best Shackets Around Right Now
Eleven years ago, I went into a Salvation Army shop and found a blue-and-white check jacket that was the perfect thickness for autumn. Either worn over jeans or with a slip skirt, it’s a piece I’ve pull out of my wardrobe over and over ever since. What I’m saying is that when you buy a decent plaid shacket—brand new or second-hand—you’ll never get rid of it. It’s a piece that will definitely last. Perhaps it’s because of the grunge “trend” that has never really disappeared since it first came to light in the ’90s, or maybe it’s because this just so happens to be a classic casual piece that’s durable. If you’re in the market for such an item, then I have some incredibly good news for you: There are loads of them around on the high street right now. In fact, I’d go as far to...
20 Beauty Boxes That Are Genuinely Great Value for Money
Though this year we were forced to put our social lives on pause, it seems our love for beauty and skincare never wavered. Who could predict Zoom make-up would become a thing? And, let’s face it, now more than ever feels like a time to treat yourself to products that make you feel a little more like pre-2020 you. As I tell myself, it’s self-care. Beauty boxes are a great way to experiment with new products at home (and when WFH). It also feels like Christmas when they arrive in the post. In the age of ‘makeup haul’ videos and social media makeup stars, beauty boxes are a clear response to our ever-growing desire to get *really* good at makeup and even better at understanding what works on our skin and hair. While you can of course buy them for yourself, they also make exceptionally great C...
We Try Before You Buy: Our Favourite Pieces From Our New Autumn Collection
There’s something so whimsical about the onset of autumn. The air becomes crisp and leaves turn to shades of yellow, orange and red, blanketing parks and sidewalk across the country. Oftentimes, the new seasonal collections mimic this comforting shade combination as these autumnal colours have become synonymous with the season. From cosy orange knits to chocolate-hued trench coats and yellow patterned dresses, Who What Wear’s new collection also embraces the shade range we turn to every autumn. The brand’s latest collection was made with British women in mind, merging key trends of the season with practical, timeless essentials. Tapping into 2020’s top styles including graphic checks, leather coats and abstract patterns, the range is versatile yet fashion...
The Brand Fashion Girls Will Buy All Their Jewellery From This Season
Designed to blend seamlessly with your existing jewellery archive, the Gaea collection is to layer in a multitude of ways. Chunkier chains are softened with fine strands, ears can be curated with an array of studs, cuffs, hoops, and barbells, and rings can be positioned atop or next to one another without looking too bulky. As for the quality, anyone who has already invested in jewellery from Astrid & Miyu will tell you that the level of artistry comes as a welcome surprise, given its affordable price-tags. We’ve ourselves have worn Astrid & Miyu on rotation for years and can confirm our items look just as good as the day we first wore them. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with givi...
Kith of Power: BMW Partners With Kith on Hypebeast M4 Special Edition
If you get the feeling that major car makers have been collaborating with streetwear designers more than usual lately, you’d be right. Virgil Abloh recently teamed up with Gordon Wagner, Mercedes-Benz’s design honcho, to reimagine the classic G-Wagen. Now BMW has done something similar (albeit less drastic) with an icon of its own. Meet the 2021 BMW M4 Competition X Kith. Like Abloh’s Off-White, Kith is a streetwear brand known mostly for its footwear and men’s apparel. The man behind the brand, Ronnie Fieg, is both designer and BMW enthusiast. But instead of just setting to work on some new, BMW-inspired apparel, Fieg decided to try his hand at sprucing up the brand new 2021 BMW M4 Competition. While his changes don’t do much for the M4’s attention grab...
2021 Hyundai Elantra N Line Priced, Undercuts Jetta GLI by $2,365
For 2021, Hyundai is giving Elantra buyers a more powerful alternative in the form of a new N Line trim. It has less competition than its Sport predecessor, too, now that the Honda Civic Si is on hiatus. Priced at a reasonable $25,095, the Elantra N Line just might be up to the task of winning over would-be Si buyers. See all 45 photos Under the hood, the N Line features a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine making 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. This engine pairs with a standard six-speed manual transmission. If you opt for the six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, the price goes up to $26,195. To match the powertrain updates, Hyundai gives the N Line sportier suspension and steering tuning. It also gets larger front brake rotors for improved stopping performance. Cos...
Is the 2020 BMW 228i Gran Coupe a Good Road Trip Vehicle?
Since arriving to our fleet six months ago, the 2020 BMW 228i Gran Coupe has been a faithful daily driver. From weekend food hunting to serving as my ride to (distanced) martial arts practice, the 228i has been up to the task. Recently, I did a 284-mile round trip to and from Thermal, California, to attend the BMW Performance Center’s car control class. The drive gave me a sense of what the 228i is like on road trips—and if you’re considering a 228i with the M Sport package, and you like long drives, you’ll want to read on. Just a few minutes into the trip, I realized that I was in for a bumpy two hours. The M Sport suspension, which is part of the M Sport package on the 228i and standard on the M235i, improves handling slightly but sacrifices comfort significantly. You f...
The Cult £24-Serum That Has Completely Transformed My Skin
There came a pivotal point during lockdown when I began a huge life purge (I’m certainly not the only one). My wardrobe and the dreaded cupboard under-the-stairs were subject to a crazed woman on a cleansing mission. I needed to own less and I wanted the things I own to serve me (it was very Marie Kondo vibes). Then there was my skincare collection; a mish-mash of cult products that seemed to take up space rather than actually make a discernible difference to my face. I had to ask myself: what is it I actually want my skincare products to do? The answer was simple, I wanted to glow. Blame Instagram, but I wanted to be reminiscent of those dewy, close to translucent women on every brand’s mood board. So I turned to cult favourite Glossier’s Vitamin C ‘Super Glow’ serum. After all, that’s Gl...
