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I’m a Skin Expert and These Are the New Products I’m Adding to My Routine
I may have been in the beauty business for almost ten years, but there’s still nothing that excites me more than a new skincare launch. Trying and testing the latest and greatest launches is always a lesson in ingredient innovation and a great way to see how brands are interpreting the latest skincare trends and technologies. Of course, skincare is incredibly personal, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned as a beauty editor and esthetician, it’s that any and every skin type and concern can benefit from a focus on soothing, hydrating, and repairing skin. And so far, that seems to be top of the agenda in 2023. Healing and nourishing products dominate the year’s first skincare launches, so if you’ve got sensitive or breakout-prone skin, you’re in luck. La Roche-Posay have created a...
Bodysuits Are Key to Looking Put Together—8 Outfits That Prove My Point
For the longest time, I really didn’t get the hype surrounding bodysuits. Surely they’re incredibly uncomfortable. Wouldn’t the cut give me VPL through my jeans? These are a couple of things that were holding me back from actually trying one. Then I did, and everything changed. Now, I don’t wear bodysuits on a daily basis, but I do have a couple in my basics drawer which I think have elevated my outfits. That’s right; elevated. Most are made from stretchy fabrications, which mould perfectly to your shape, making for a clean and fuss-free silhouette that allows for endless styling options. This is an easy starting point for a great outfit. To better prove my point, I’ve assembled eight bodysuit outfit ideas I think showcase the staple at i...
MANHART’s S 400 Revs the Throttle on Audi’s RS 3
Audi’s RS 3 sports car already packed some impressive specs from hitting 60 mph in 3.6 seconds to boasting 401 horsepower. But even with this powerful punch in a small body, MANHART still wanted to beef up the model. That’s where MANHART’s new S 400 comes into play. With the S 400, the German performance automaker tunes up the RS 3 to 405 horsepower and 515 Nm of torque, which is powered by Audi’s turbocharged two-liter four-cylinder engine. However, MANHART has updated the engine with its Wagner-made Intercooler, its Carbon Air Intake and its ECU remapping. Alongside the engine updates is a new stainless steel exhaust system. Outside of the hood, the car is done up in a sleek charcoal gray with red and black detailing. Additionally, the car features a lower suspens...
Derrick Adams Presents ‘I Can Show You Better Than I Can Tell You’
After debuting a sculptural playground of FUNTIME UNICORNS late last year, American visual artist Derrick Adams returns to a gallery setting in a new solo exhibition opening tomorrow at The FLAG Art Foundation in New York. I Can Show You Better Than I Can Tell You is centered at the intersection of film, television and media, as the Baltimore-born, Brooklyn-based artist presents 16 large-scale works from his new series, Motion Picture Paintings, 2020-22. “Black life is a movie,” said Adams in a statement, “a psychological thriller, situational comedy, romance, adventure drama, suspense, and horror all rolled into one.” Known for his cubist portraits, Adams created these paintings by referencing the many stages in the process of movie-making — from movie trailers, billboards, lobby cards, a...
Roby Dwi Antono Releases Mickey Mouse-Inspired Print
Indonesian artist Roby Dwi Antono worked with NANZUKA to release a limited-edition print inspired by Disney’s premier mascot, Mickey Mouse. Entitled Mickey Mouse Pose, the print was produced for the exhibition Mickey Mouse Now and Future, which first went on view at Parco Museum in Tokyo and is currently being held at Seoul Arts Center in South Korea. Antono, who is typically known for his surreal and meticulously detailed portraits of starry-eyed children and mythological beings, opts to distill Mickey to his constituent elements through a colorful and gestural touch of oil pastel. The silkscreen print is an edition of 100, comes signed and numbered by the artist and is neatly packaged in a wooden frame. Mickey Mouse Pose is available to purchase for $3,387.00 USD and will begin shipping ...
Arsenal FC Set to Present New Artwork on the Emirates Stadium
Arsenal Football Club has just presented the new official artwork that will adorn the exterior of Emirates Stadium in North London. The club has worked closely with various Gunners supporters and Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller, critically acclaimed artist Reuben Dangoor, and distinguished graphic designer David Rudnick to create a selection of artwork to transform the North London skyline and revitalize the club’s home as a cultural landmark. Dangoor, Rudnick, and Deller led the design process during a series of consultations that began in April 2022 and the trio hosted a number of workshops that were designed to curate insight into the club’s heritage, culture, and community. In turn, the workshops eventually created eight pieces of art — and each one represents what Arsenal st...
18 Jaw-Dropping Golden Globes Beauty Looks We Totally Want to Steal
We know the true purpose of award season is to celebrate the best in film and TV, but as beauty editors, we can’t help but think it serves another purpose—that is, providing enough hair and makeup inspiration to last us an entire year. While we’ve already witnessed some stunning looks from the Emmys and the American Music Awards, we consider the Golden Globes to be the real kickoff to award season. After all, it’s the first show of the New Year and, in a sense, the one that dictates the hair and makeup trends for all others that follow. This year’s Golden Globes are a sight to behold since some of the buzziest movies and TV shows are nominated—think The White Lotus, The Crown, Wednesday, Babylon, Elvis, and Top Gun: Maverick… I co...
These Are the Only Golden Globes Red Carpet Looks You Need to See
Tonight’s Golden Globe Awards are significant as the ceremony makes a return to the airwaves and reintroduces a live audience. After the controversy surrounding the Hollywood Foreign Press Association came to a head in 2021, the organisation has been working to combat corruption and make its membership more inclusive and diverse. There’s certainly still work to be done, but Hollywood seems to be somewhat ready to return to the Beverly Hilton to toast to the year’s best films and television programming. Of course, with the return of the Golden Globes comes the return of its red carpet. Thus far, the Golden Globes red carpet has been graced by the likes of Margot Robbie, Selena Gomez, and Anya Taylor-Joy, with more on the way. And true to form, we’ve highlighted the m...
M&S Is Doing This French-Girl Staple Better Than Anyone Else Right Now
While I don’t spend frivolously (my pickiness precedes me and is well-documented in my bi-weekly column), the one item I find hard to resist is striped jumpers. An aspect of their appeal lies in their French roots—Breton stripes aren’t as cliché as you might think; in Paris, they’re favoured by many impeccable dressers. They’re also incredibly versatile and can be thrown on with just about piece and print. Stick to monochrome palettes, and they practically come with a lifetime style guarantee, one that you can match with any other colour. This brings me to my point: Marks & Spencer, which is tempting me with its edit of excellent striped jumpers right now. Scrolling its new arrivals category this morning, the sheer volume of striped jumpers on offer was staggeri...
If a Fashion Person Is Wearing Skinny Jeans in 2023, It’s With These 4 Basics
Baggy, straight-leg, and flared jeans continue to be denim front-runners for fashion people. While these more relaxed silhouettes will certainly hold strong throughout 2023, skinny jeans could easily be considered a “classic” choice despite their somewhat polarising nature. So yes, style-setters will also turn to this cut—especially with the rise of the skinny-trouser trend on the spring 2023 runways. After scrolling through the accounts of some of our favourite fashion follows, it became quite clear that there are a few specific elevated basics the fashion crowd will wear with their skinny jeans to create chic looks. Although, just about anything pairs flawlessly with them given the classic nature of the cut. Keep scrolling to check out the trend-forward basic...
ART SG Launches Inaugural Edition During Singapore Art Week
Held during Singapore Art Week, ART SG debuts as the largest international art fair for Singapore and Southeast Asia. The event presented by Founding and Lead partner UBS and organized by The Art Assembly brings together over 160 leading galleries worldwide for collectors, curators and cultural stakeholders in the region. In addition to the main GALLERIES sector showcasing exceptional artworks by international and regional galleries like David Zwirner, Gagosian and White Cube, the ART SG lineup will also include several specialty sectors. 1 of 8 Daniel Boyd, Untitled (FAIALSD), 2019, Courtesy of the Artist and Kukje Gallery 2 of 8 Daniel Boyd, Untitled (TFPISD), 2019, Courtesy of the Artist and Kukje Gallery 3 of 8 Xu Zhen, Newcomer 01, 2021, Courtesy of MadeIn Gallery 4 of 8 Xu Zhen, Unde...
We Asked the Experts—These Are the Interior Trends to Get Behind This Year
I’ve sought insight from a handful of experts to find out the interior trends for 2023 that really matter. Although each hails from different remits of the world of interiors, they share an overall outlook and consensus. “I think that much of the design trends for 2023 will be based on longevity and function, focussed less on ‘what’s in’ and more on ‘what’s right for my family and my home, with lots of people looking to nature, the environmental impact of design, and the mood and atmosphere their decisions create,” says interior designer and expert Toby Perryman-Payne. The trends highlighted undoubtedly have staying power; our desire to host with pride after being denied the opportunity to do so over the past few years co...
