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46 Blunt Bobs That Are Making Me Completely Rethink Having Long Hair
While blunt bobs are undoubtedly chic, making a drastic hair change can require a switch-up in your day-to-day styling routine. To help get to grips with the best way to look after and style a blunt bob, I asked Ryan Forsythe, international artistic director for Trevor Sorbie, for his top tips. “Blunt bobs are universal and can work on all hair types. It’s a timeless haircut that never goes out of style,” he says. Plus, it’s a super-versatile style. “If you want a bob that is low-maintenance, try air-drying using Shu Uemura Art of Hair Shiki Worker to condition and leave hair looking healthy,” he says. “For a more polished bob, I would avoid too much volume and go for a vertical wave with a mid to large curling iron for an ...
I Check Zara Every Day—30 New Pieces I Predict Will Sell Out First
A big part of my job and drive is to take all the stress out of shopping for you, and to ensure I do just that, I make a point of filing through any and every new-in section on the regular to bring you an edit of the very best pieces. Not only does this save you copious amounts of scrolling time, but it’ll also make it easy for you to identify the items you’re drawn to over and over. Honing your style is the biggest time saver, after all, and the best way to do that is to see everything that’s on offer and recognise patterns in the things you like and, more importantly, the things you don’t. 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 pow...
10 Holy-Grail Eye Creams I’d Recommend for Dark Circles, Puffiness, and More
But there has long been a question mark over eye creams and serums, with some saying that they aren’t worth investing in. “Many facial moisturisers are suitable to use around the under-eye area, and you do not necessarily need a separate product, contrary to popular belief. Generally speaking, if a product is suitable for the face, it should be fine to use around the eyes,” says Mahto. However, if your eye area has specific needs you want to address such as dark circles or dryness, Mahto says they shouldn’t be overlooked, as they can be extremely beneficial. “Products containing retinol or other vitamin A derivatives can help with smoothing wrinkles around the eyes by boosting collagen, as can peptides. These ingredients can also help minimise dark circles by plumping ...
American Girl’s New Doll Inspires Young Women to Learn Electronic Music Production
There’s a new American Girl Doll in town—and she produces electronic music. The beloved toy brand has released its “Girl of the Year” for 2023, a 12-year-old Indian girl named Kavi Sharma who enjoys songwriting and performing. In addition to the doll herself, you can purchase her vibrant performance outfit and a number of music-related items from her collection. The bedroom studio kit includes a microphone, drum pad, pair of drumsticks, headphones and a tiny synthesizer that plays six different tones. It also features a faux laptop with a screen displaying a DAW (digital audio workstation). Inclusivity is a key component of the American Girl brand, which has developed dolls with rich backstories and personalities for almost 40 years. The company produces dolls representing many...
Yuan Fang’s Fluid ‘Stratospheres’ Series To Show at NYC’s Half Gallery
Brooklyn-based visual artist Yuan Fang will show her latest series, Stratosphere, at Half Gallery in New York City’s East Village. The exhibition, which opens on January 11, continues the artist’s exploration of vulnerability through self-estrangement with a collection of acrylic paintings on canvas. Hailing from Shenzhen, China, Fang graduated from the MFA Fine Arts Program at the School of Visual Arts with the Rhodes Family Award for Outstanding Achievement in 2022. The artist, whose work was recently acquired by the ICA Miami, has done solo exhibitions at Prince & Wooster, New York; Bill Brady Gallery, Los Angeles and ATM Gallery, New York, as well as group exhibitions with Stems Gallery, Brussels and COMA Gallery, Sydney, among others. “I see my canvases as a metaphor for...
Pregnant Jessie J Gets Real About Her Difficult First Trimester: ‘I Can’t Even Explain to You How Sick I Feel’
What’s Jessie J‘s go-to accessory these days? A barf bag. That’s because the 34-year-old pop star, who recently surprised fans by announcing that she’s pregnant, has been in the throes of her first trimester — a not-so-glamorous reality she opened up about in a revealing Instagram video Sunday (Jan. 8). The video features a reel of clips filmed at different times during her first trimester, many of them showing the “Price Tag” singer doubling over in discomfort, her head occasionally planted in a trash can or airsickness bag. In one clip, she leans down into a sink and runs water over her flushed face, and in another, she breaks down into tears. “I can’t even explain to you how sick I feel,” she says in the video. “Look at the state of me.” “I was warned about that first trimester and it w...
Porsche Opens 911-Focused Exhibitions for Singapore Art Week
In celebration of Singapore Art Week 2023, Porsche has opened two new exhibitions centered around its signature 911 automobile. Alongside taking part the multifaceted art week, Porsche’s new exhibitions are part of a longer line of work that the German automaker has in store for Singapore throughout the year. First up is the return of “The Art of Dreams” exhibition for its second year. Located at Gardens by the Bay, the exhibition features Chris Labrooy’s “Dream Big” installation which is just shy of 12 feet tall and includes a real Porsche 911. With a striking yellow-orange driver holding the Porsche, the installation is meant to channel one’s inner child. For the second exhibition, Porsche teamed up with Mandala Club to showcase Daniel Arsham’s “Crystal Eroded Porsche 992.” The ground fl...
Katie Holmes’s Trendy Anti-Skinny Jeans Are the Ideal Airport Jeans
We’re used to seeing photos of Katie Holmes either walking the streets of NYC in stylish outfits, or on the red carpet. But this time, she was photographed at the airport, making a post-Christmas return to the city. And as is always the case with Holmes, she was dressed in a practical outfit that was as stylish as it was wearable. As someone who prefers to wear jeans over leggings or trackies to the airport, I love seeing a celebrity travel outfit that includes jeans that are actually comfortable. The instances of celebs wearing stiff, high-waisted jeans to the airport are well-documented, but Holmes opted for a pair of loose wide-leg jeans in a light wash. Her jeans are a now-sold-out pair by Wandler but there are plenty of similar styles on the market ...
Calling It: Every Chic Item French Girls Will Wear on Repeat Next Year
If you’re anything like me, these winter months (and The White Lotus) have you dreaming of a European summer. Posting up in the Marais, washing down pistachio gelato with an ice-cold Sancerre, and hitting those legendary French soldes all sound like good enough reason to peruse Expedia. But whether or not Europe is in the cards next year, French dressing can still be within reach. The key to shopping like the French? Balancing practicality with style while leaving room for a little flair. French women have mastered the art of eschewing trends for more timeless pieces, meaning these purchases will serve you well beyond the year ahead. Read on for all the items our cross-Atlantic counterparts will be stocking their closets with. (T...
Kate Middleton Wore Puddle Pants with This ’90s Shoe Trend
This isn’t the first time that Middleton has styled puddle pants like a pro. A few months ago, she and Prince William visited volunteers at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London, during which Middleton showed her support for Ukraine by wearing a blue-and-yellow pin on a blue sweater. She also wore block-heel pumps and a pair of, yes, puddle pants trousers from Jigsaw, a Brit brand the Princess herself used to work for. It should come as no surprise that plenty of brands are getting in on the trend, and there are options at every price point. Scroll to shop some of our favourites, and get your pointed-toe, high heels ready. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begin...
25 Elevated H&M Pieces That Make Up My Perfect Workwear Capsule
Believe me, I get it. After what felt like an uncharacteristically long Christmas and New Year break, the return to the 9 to 5 has felt particularly challenging. Summoning up the motivation to do the early starts and long commute is one thing, but choosing what to wear to work in the morning is a struggle in itself, and if you’re already lacking the enthusiasm for a day in the office, I can guarantee that pulling out the same old suit won’t give you any more joie de vivre, winter is already grey enough. That being said, I happen to like typical “workwear”. Tailored trousers, sharp blazers, crisp shirts and midi skirts make up a lot of my everyday capsule wardrobe already, but what keeps them fresh is how you choose to wear them. Small styling ch...
The Boot Trends That Are Going to Be Big in 2023, According to Zara
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone (fashion fanatic or otherwise) who doesn’t have an item of clothing from Zara in their wardrobe, from royals to celebrities, influencers to editors. The Spanish retailer has developed a reputation for itself over the years for creating affordable, trend-led pieces and contemporary basics that can act as the cornerstone of any closet. Though, Zara’s mass-market appeal doesn’t end at clothing. The brand’s footwear is equally as coveted, and this winter, in particular, we’ve spotted quite a number of expensive-looking boots in its collection, many of which, we predict, will sell out in no time. (Sadly, these styles don’t often hang around for long.) You Deserve to Make Mone...
