When it comes to beauty routines, there’s nothing quite like a face mask to turn your everyday skincare steps into a relaxing, self-care moment. Taking five to 10 minutes whilst the mask works its magic is probably the closest experience to a spa day we can get right now. Your mind and your skin will also thank you for that bit of extra attention. So now onto the decision of which mask to use. From hydrating sheet masks to under-eye plumping patches and good old-fashioned detoxifying charcoal masks, these days there’s a plethora of options on the market promising miraculous results. But have you ever considered making your own? Would you believe some of the best and most effective face masks can be made in the comfort of your own kitchen and without the extraneous ingredients that you ca...
We all know that some sort of daily skincare routine is imperative to make sure your complexion stays glowing and healthy. For most, that routine will entail a quick cleanse (of some sort), maybe a toner (if you’re lucky) and a smattering a moisturiser. However, if you find that your skincare routine is usually a race against the clock, it could be that you’re not reaping the true benefits. To help understand exactly what the perfect skincare routine looks like, I have enlisted the help of some of the best skincare experts in the business. So if, like many, you have found yourself with a little more time on your hands in the mornings and evenings, keep scrolling to discover the ultimate all-frills skincare regimen. Cleansing is the basis of any great skincare routine. Both morning and nigh...
I love makeup. I love everything about it. I love owning it, talking about it, researching it and applying it. The only thing I don’t really love about it is, well, wearing it. I like my face to feel clean and fresh and, sadly, makeup just doesn’t allow for that. And this is the conundrum I find myself in far too often. I love the way makeup makes my skin look, I just don’t like how it makes it feel. My naturally oily skin only feels greasier and more dirty with every layer of foundation I apply. When I told a makeup artist of my woes a few years ago as we prepared for a shoot, she asked if I’d ever thought about using a tinted moisturiser instead. And the truth was, I had. I had tried many a tinted moisturiser before, but I was yet to find one that had the second-skin finish that I so bad...
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been spending quite a bit more time at home than usual. As a result, I keep wondering what I might change or move about to make every space a little bit better. I’ve already asked influencers to tell me about which interiors pieces they’re after right now, which has given me some inspiration. But there’s one online store that always gives me great interiors ideas: Made.com. The brand launched a decade ago and it offers up expensive-looking pieces at prices that won’t make your eyes water. While there’s nothing wrong with a MALM chest of drawers, Made gives you a few more options to tap into current trends that are set to be classics. If you like the “millennial” aesthetic—a dusky pink sofa, a terrazzo worktop in your kitchen and a cheese plant—it’s g...
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What you will need: Gloves Bleach Dye Squirt bottle Water Rubber bands Any white apparel you want to dye! Sweats, hoodie, bra, t-shirt, tank, etc Directions: Gather materials and lay out somewhere you can make a mess! Get material slightly damp so the color applies better. Take small pieces of your item and twist it, securing it with a rubber band. Make sure to get everything really crinkled and tight. (only do this to the front because the back will naturally do it) Mix bleach, water and dye in your squirt bottle. Play around with amounts of each depending on how dark or light you want your dye to turn out. Lay your white pieces out flat and using the squirt bottle, randomly distribute the dye. Wear gloves!! Second round! No bleach, just water and dye and re cover the items for a new shad...
I don’t know about you, but I’m really in the mood to practically toss aside my style and let it run wild. Every spring feels like a perfect time to scroll the internet for unnecessarily gorgeous accessories, but this year feels especially so. Just plain gorgeous, not necessarily practical, accessories. Because for me (and I suspect I’m not alone), there’s such a lovely comfort in looking at beautiful things. Sometimes accessories don’t need to serve any other purpose than to spark joy in one’s outfits. 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 power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by cha...
The arrival of social distancing has wrought an unexpected change in the land of Instagram. Only six months ago, the platform was a conveyor belt of stripped-back ensembles, all in 50 shades of beige—give or take the odd pop of colour via an artfully placed citrus fruit. But now it seems as though fashion lovers are looking for a little more dopamine in their dressing. Enter Scandi girls. While in the first few weeks of lockdown, loungewear was the name of the game, it seems as though the novelty of all things knitted has finally worn off. Escapism now comes in the form of colour, texture, clashing prints and, the most important accessory of all, a megawatt smile. The Scandi girls have it all. Don’t get me wrong. I am a regular ...
When did you start your business, and why did you set it up? Fruity Booty is a London-based lingerie and intimates label. Hattie and I launched it three years ago with the aim to redefine what was considered sexy in the lingerie space. We decided to create our own label to focus on celebrating the individuality of women and to produce a more creative, conscious and approachable underwear shopping experience for women. How have stay-at-home orders affected your business? How have your priorities shifted? As with most other small businesses, it has been a really scary and uncertain time. Initially, the most obvious effect from lockdown was on our supply chain. We faced massive delays and order cancellations, which was really frustrating, as we had been working on these...
We created What to Buy Now to bring you a concise edit every Monday on the items we really love—from the high street, designer labels, vintage gems you can buy online and even charity-shop treasures. We’re constantly scanning the most stylish online stores so you can feel safe in the knowledge that you won’t miss a thing. We know that your fashion requirements can vary massively from season to season, whether you’re looking for an immaculately tailored staple, an affordable sundress or the perfect pair of shoes. So not only will we cover all the bases, but as ardent believers in mindful consumption, we’ll make sure everything we include will look just as fresh in a year’s time as it does now. Of course, we’ll also bring you those piec...
This year, I was diagnosed with two different types of rosacea. What does that mean? Even when I’m completely sensible with my diet, skincare, sleep—you name it—I’m always going to have a red face. Since making this discovery, I’ve made a conscious effort to share before-and-after makeup photos on my Instagram page as much as possible. I think we’ve become so desensitised to the airbrushed, filtered photos we see on a daily basis that it can be easy to think there’s something wrong if we see a little redness in the mirror. The reality, however, is that rosacea is a relatively common skin condition and you aren’t a martian from outer space if you have it. I’m not going to lie: Having redness in my skin is distracting and makes me feel self-conscious. And when you put yourself out there onli...
As an editor of a fashion website, I spend a lot of time reporting on new trends, new labels and new ways to wear things. However, sometimes you really never can beat a classic, and it’s arguably more important to build a wardrobe that you’ll love for years, if not decades. Thinking of the longevity of your purchases not only is a way to have a more sustainable approach to fashion but will also help you to carve out a style that is timeless and feels truly you. The idea of a capsule wardrobe created a real buzz around 2014 when a number of industry figures promoted a compact closet built of pieces that all perfectly match. There are some items that we think will always rise high above trends, making them the perfect pieces to invest in and add to your capsule (or not-...