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My Totême Scarf Jacket Is the Best Thing I’ve Ever Bought—Here’s How I Wear It
As someone who thinks over every purchase she makes incredibly thoroughly—you definitely don’t want to tag along on my next Tesco shop—you can imagine the hours I spent deliberating over buying Totême’s scarf jacket. You know the one; the cover-up that’s dominated your social media for two winters now, and it’s appeal is showing no signs of waning. With its oversize silhouette, thick felted wool fabrication, contrast whip-stitched edging and chic, built-in scarf, it’s the equivalent of an Instagram-like honey trap, which is probably why so many influencers have invested in it. This, however, was something I was wary of—especially when it comes with a price tag that requires some consideration. After months—wait, make that a full year—o...
Katie Holmes Traded Jeans for This Underrated Winter Trouser Style
Katie Holmes is one of those celebrities I always look to for accessible, chic outfit ideas, as she’s photographed trekking around NYC on pretty much a weekly basis. Most times, those outfits include jeans and some sort of comfortable shoes and chic outerwear. But her most recent outfit got a wintry update, and I thought I’d share it because it’s cold, people. Any guesses? Wearing corduroy trousers in winter isn’t exactly groundbreaking, but they’re still worth highlighting from time to time. I think they deserve a permanent spot in a winter-basics wardrobe, as you can pretty much wear them with anything you’d wear with jeans. But they’ll keep you even warmer, and they’ll add a chic, retro twist to your winter outfits. I don’t...
Stellantis Offers First Look at Ram 1500 EV Concept Truck
Automaker Stellantis, the parent company of Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and more, recently unveiled its Ram 1500 Revolution BEV concept. The EV concept is the latest part of the company’s Dare Forward 2030 initiative to reduce its carbon footprint. By the end of the decade, Stellantis plans to have 100 percent of its European sales and half of its United States sales to be of fully-electric vehicles. Set to be available in the year 2024 alongside a Jeep EV, the Ram 1500 Revolution BEV concept shared at CES 2023 is described as “brutiful,” or “brutal yet beautiful.” The car features “grand saloon style” doors, aerodynamic 3D-printed side view mirrors, and a digital “RAM” grille. Raised ...
I’ve Searched Through Every Single January Sale Item—These 58 Stand Out
Christmas has been and gone which means the January sales are in full swing at some of our favourite retailers. And while we’re always cautious about encouraging over-consumption, a little responsible sale shopping never hurt anyone. Especially if it means bagging those classics that have been on your wish list for a long time, for less. So, to help you make smart sales choices you won’t regret later, we’re here to tell you about the best of the Christmas sales fashion deals that are looking undeniably good this year. You’ll have to be quick to get those true wardrobe gems, but don’t worry—we can help point you in the right direction. With discounts of up to 70% off selected items, it’s the time of the year when you can pick up d...
Sorry, Boring Sweats—I’ve Rounded Up the Affordable Gymwear That Rivals Designer
A new year is often synonymous a fresh start, and whether you’re a seasoned gym bunny or starting to introduce healthier habits into your daily routine, you’re going to need the right clothes to do it in. And trust me, a drawer full of bland, uninspiring workout gear is not going to kick-start your motivation, so one of the best ways to start (and maintain) your fitness journey is a wardrobe of new pieces you’ll actually be excited to pull out and wear. It goes without saying that comfort, support, and functionality all come first when it comes to your gym kit, but after you’ve put in all of that hard work, it doesn’t hurt to look and feel your best, too. Plus, who said gymwear was just for exercising? The Who What Wear ...
These Are the 8 Best Nail Colours for 2023, According to Experts
The natural evolution from millennial pink? Digital lavender, a cool-toned lilac pastel, which WGSN has named as its colour of the year for 2023. It also happens to tie in well with the digitally inspired textures we’re seeing in nail art: colour-shifting shimmers and light-reflecting iridescent finishes. “Lavender has been popular with some of my clients because it’s easy to create a modern contrast with a lot of other statement colours,” says Tee. “The shade by itself is subtle, but paired with a stark green, it becomes super eye catching. I also love it with a contrasting but complementing deep plum and molten silver details.” 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 bac...
I’ve Made an Observation: The Coolest Winter Outfits All Involve These 6 Trends
Some people love the cold; others would prefer to live in perpetual heat. Me? I’m somewhere in the middle in that I like dressing for the cold, but as for being cold? I hate it. That’s why I’m always looking for new and exciting ways to reinvent my wardrobe during the dreary winter months. With a few months of the season still ahead of us, I thought a fresh dose of winter outfit inspiration was something we could all do with right about now (and I can’t be the only one getting tired of 500 layers of wool). So I set off on a quest to find some elevated examples of the best ways to dress this winter, but what I didn’t expect was to stumble across six trends that just keep cropping up. Digging deep into an Instagram hole and scouring the pla...
I’ve Done the Research—These Are the Best Blow Dryers for Afro Hair
For those of us blessed with kinky and coily hair, finding the right blow dryer to add to your toolkit—no matter your texture—can often feel overwhelming. Although some Afro-haired people prefer heatless styling, for certain styles, the added help of a great blow dryer is key. And when scoping out a new Afro hair–friendly blow dryer, prioritising its versatility and ability to work with Afro hair in all its iterations is a good place to start. For coiled and curled looks, this means a low and steady heat tool—perfect for providing an even dry—and one lightweight enough to stave off the dreaded washday dead arm. We’ve all been there, right? Not all tools are created equal, however, with some dryers sporting easily accessible cool buttons (ideal for providing a...
I’m Convinced These Feel-Good Beauty Products Actually Boost My Mood
New year for me is all about self-care. It may be a term that gets thrown around a lot, but the truth is, I find there’s a lot of pressure that comes with resolutions. In the end, all I really want is to be kinder to myself, both mentally and physically. After a month of pure indulgence, I like to treat myself to exactly what I need: love. When it comes to your beauty regime, there are plenty of ways we can give ourselves a little TLC that don’t require too much effort. Our diaries are almost certainly less jam-packed, so on the evenings where I would have been rushing around to see friends or do last minute shopping, I have a think about what new skincare gems I would like to introduce, vitamins I may start taking, products I would like to try. Taking time to treat ourse...
Inching Towards the End of the World with Jet Le Parti
If art is a reflection of the creator’s soul, then the work of Jet Le Parti is a portal into a world of melancholy, dystopia and an unapologetic view on reality. Entirely self-taught, the New York-based artist works across mediums and explores topics pertaining phenomenology, theoretical sciences, historical analysis, hyperreality and existential thought. “We’re in a time of alienation” said Le Parti in an interview with HypeArt, as he dragged a painted roll of canvas across en empty warehouse like a religious figure traversing a desert landscape. “We’re at the peak of technological advancement. Where it’s like our reality around us is being governed by algorithms and they’re becoming more affected every given second, every given interaction. There’s a disconnect in relation to the ethics ...
My Dream Winter Wardrobe Consists of These 14 Brands
As someone who feels even the slightest chill in the air, I consider myself a bit of an expert at assembling winter outfits, and there’s a handful of brands that, from experience, I know work hard to create superior winter clothing. Of course, they also dabble in spring/summer pieces, too, but it would seem they pour considerable effort into honing their autumn/winter ranges. What are these brands, I hear you ask? To stop you from having to find out the expensive way, I’ve whittled down what I view as the best winter clothing brands out there—all 14 of them. Scroll on to see if your favourites have made my cut and to shop my must-haves from each for the 2022 winter season. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It beg...
I’ve Done the Research—These Are the Best Blowdryers for Afro Hair
For those of us blessed with kinky and coily hair, finding the right blow dryer to add to your toolkit—no matter your texture—can often feel overwhelming. Although some afro-haired people prefer heatless styling, for certain styles the added help of a great blowdryer is key. And when scoping out a new afro hair-friendly blow-dryer, prioritising its versatility and ability to work with that of afro hair in all its iterations is a good place to start. For coiled and curled looks, this means a low and steady heat tool—perfect for providing an even dry—and one lightweight enough to stave off the dreaded wash day dead arm. We’ve all been there, right? Not all tools are created equal however, with some dryers sporting easily accessible cool buttons (ideal for provi...
