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The 5 Skincare Changes Experts Say Every 50-Something Should Make
First of all, we want to highlight that by no means are we advocating the concept that anyone has to spend money on new skincare with every birthday. The reality is, although beauty brands would love to have us think that we need a new skincare arsenal every time we hit a new milestone, our skin’s wants and needs remain more or less constant throughout most of our adult lives (with a few tweaks here and there). The issue lies in the fact that all too often, in our younger years, we neglect our skin, leaving us having to deal with the repercussions later on. And sadly, as with most things in life, the best way to deal with skin issues is through prevention. Don’t get us wrong, skin ageing is one of life’s natural processes, but that’s not to say that lifestyle choices don’t have the power t...
This “Boring” Lingerie Style Has Increased in Popularity by 143%
Lingerie trends come and go (trust us—we’ve written about plenty of them), but lingerie staples never die. One of those staple styles, in particular, clearly shows no signs of fading. According to fashion and retail technology company Edited, shapewear is exponentially rising in popularity. Compared to other lingerie styles, it might be considered “boring,” but the number of new shapewear arrivals on the market increased by 143% in 2018, compared to 2017. That’s a lot, folks. Edited noted, “Favoured styles are high-waisted pants [knickers], control slips, and pullovers with long sleeves.” And Drapers reported earlier this year that shapewear is becoming more popular in the UK market, thanks to the Kim Kardashian ef...
Latest Ford GT Heritage Edition Celebrates The Original GT’s 1966 Daytona Win
The Ford GT is among a few cars that draw as close as you can get to truly fulfilling the “race car for the road” cliché. After all, the original was designed for the 24 hours of Le Mans endurance race. But before it ever set its tires down in France, the GT had to prove it was up to the job, and its first ever endurance race win came at Daytona in 1966. In order to mark the 55 year anniversary of that stepping-stone victory, Ford is offering the iconic Mk II GT’s racing livery on the GT supercar of today with yet another Heritage Edition. That original Mk II GT featured a unique mostly white paint scheme with red and black accents, and the same colors have been applied to the new car. The blacked-out hood of the original has been kept, but instead of using black paint, F...
2021 Ram 1500 TRX vs. Ford F-150 Raptor: Jurassic (Off-Road) Park
Ram has just pulled a (massive) sheet off the burly 2021 1500 TRX pickup. We’re absolutely salivating to put it through its paces, but that’ll come later—and you’ll want to read about it. But we can draw some serious conclusions about how the new Ram might fare against its only real rival—the Ford F-150 Raptor—out in the desert and on a muddy trail just by looking at the two trucks’ specifications. And we’re not just talking about what’s under the hood, or in between the wheels, either. Let’s take a deep look at how these off-road trucks fare in a number of categories. See all 101 photos 2021 Ram 1500 TRX water fording Which Is Bigger—Ram 1500 TRX or Ford F-150 Raptor? We’re going to compare apples to apples when considering external dimensio...
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 First Drive: Small Size, Big Feel
I could feel it within seconds. The high eyeline. The hefty steering. How the body keeled around corners; the redesigned 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 drives like a proper SUV. “Sport Utility Vehicle” is a somewhat ambiguous term these days, but my time in the 2021 GLA 250 showed that it fits that category more convincingly than its predecessor. In its transformation from that tall-ish hatchback, it lost some fun-to-drive attitude, but what it gained is a refined, authoritative demeanor that feels bigger than its subcompact sizing suggests. How Big Is the New Mercedes GLA 250? The dimensional changes indicate its mission. Most significant is height, a full 3.6 inches taller than before. Width increases by 1.2 inches, with 1.8 inches of track added front and rear. The wheelbase is ...
2021 Ram 1500 TRX First Look: The 702-HP Ram Is Here to Hunt Ford F-150 Raptors
Ram engineers apparently just unlocked useful fragments of a Ram SRT-10’s DNA from a chunk of amber to clone their first truly redonk performance pickup in 15 years. Either that or the broadcast sprinkler that’s been hosing down FCA’s product lineup with 6.2-liter supercharged Hemis finally pointed at Ram. Either way, look out; the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX (say T-Rex) is about to bust out of its safety cage. Taking a page from drag racing’s “Snake” and “Mongoose,” TRX calls to mind the natural predator of its primary off-road competitor. Because as Jurassic Park taught us (incorrectly), Tyrannosaurus Rexes lunched on Velociraptors back in the day. Frankly, we fret that this new TRX, powered by a 702-hp, 650-lb-ft supercharged V-8, might not fee...
I’m a Model Living in Paris—These Are the 15 Items I’m Wearing Throughout Summer
If you’re a regular scroller of the ‘gram, then I’d hazard a guess you have an Insta-crush (or two)—a person whom you just love to “like,” perhaps for their witty humour, irresistibly beautiful pictures, or impeccable personal style. My Insta-crush is the Parisian model Hanna Lhoumeau. I discovered her on Instagram over a year ago when working on a French-girl story and I’ve been smitten over her style (and smile!) ever since. She exudes that insouciant, effortlessly-cool French-girl style yet adheres to no rules—she dresses for herself and adds a dose of colour, fun, and cool to every ensemble. Whether she’s zooming down the streets of Paris on her motorbike in a graphic tee and Levi’s or walking by the River Seine in a puff-sleeve...
Fashion Girls Agree—This Is the Chicest Nail Trend of the Summer
Since salons began to reopen their doors, we’ve seen countless people sporting foil nails; particularly that of the golden variety. The reason we think the trend has become so popular is down to its versatility—you can use the foil to adorn your nails with a thin French tip, or you can go all-out and cover your entire nail in a sheet of molten goodness. The options are endless and can be tailored to suit you, whatever your style may be. To inspire you, we’ve compiled an edit of our favourite foil nails for you to peruse and to show your nail technician at your next appointment. Feel like giving it a go yourself? We’ve also curated a five-piece kit of everything you need re-create the look at home. Scroll below for all-things foil nails. You Deserve to Make Money Even When...
Titan, Eh? Nissan Discontinues Its Big Pickup in Canada
Nissan will discontinue the Titan lineup in Canada. Naturally, this news had us worried the truck would meet the same fate here in the United States. Fortunately, it looks like the recently updated Titan will continue to be sold in our neck of the woods. Nissan confirmed to MotorTrend that the Titan will indeed exit the Canadian market after the 2021 model year. However, Nissan also assured us that the truck isn’t leaving the U.S. anytime soon. See all 35 photos “Titan was refreshed for the 2020 model year and offers the most standard power, safety features, and technology in its class, and it remains an important part of Nissan’s U.S. product lineup,” Nissan wrote in a statement. “Titan will continue to be sold in the U.S. beyond model-year 2021.” It wo...
This Unknown Knitwear Brand Has Just Created My Dream Jumper
“Most jumpers that come in are usually in need of some sort of repair. It may be holes that need stitching up or the replacement of a worn collar, so every knit starts with this slow process. Choosing the colour scheme for each jumper is the best bit, I use colours that I think will truly enhance the traditional patterns. Depending on the jumper it takes up to 30 hours to carefully embroider the coloured yarn into the knit. The long process is worth it to see the garment transform.” I was very tempted to opt for the brand’s custom-made service, which allows you pick a particular jumper style and colour scheme, before it’s handmade with your specifications, however I ended up falling for a pre-made multi-coloured knit in shades of blue, red and orange, and ...
I Just Found So Many Expensive-Looking Pieces In Mango’s New Drop
Beloved by editors, influencers and celebrities (hello, Sienna Miller!) alike, Mango will always have a place in our wardrobes, as the high-street brand that creates expensive-looking basics. From button-down shirts to blazers and tailored trousers the Spanish retailer excels in clean lines, crisp tailoring and on-trend wardrobe additions. Given this, we were hardly surprised to learn the brand’s latest collection is full of the affordable yet elevated items we’ve come to expect from Mango. This season the brand has certainly stepped up its outwear offering, with a street style-worthy leather blazer we predict will be a hit amongst the fashion set, as well as a collection of linen blazers that are the perfect transitional item to see you through the e...
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Shows Off Opulent Innards Surrounding Tesla-Style Touchscreen
We’re eagerly awaiting the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, which promises a bolder design as it moves into its next generation. Before the big debut, Mercedes is giving us our first official, unredacted look at perhaps the most important part of the vehicle: its interior. (Earlier photo releases covered a few aspects of the cabin, namely its bevy of new MBUX infotainment screens.) Suffice it to say, the cabin is befitting of a benchmark large luxury saloon. See all 22 photos The streamlined design is set off by two large screens. The first is a wide instrument display in front of the driver that resembles the unit on the old S-Class. However, in the center of the dashboard, you’ll find a new horizontally arranged (portrait-style) display that takes a page from Tesla’s layout ...
