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20 Anti-Ageing Night Creams That Actually Work
While you might be getting ready to sleep at night, this is when your skin is gearing up to do it’s biggest job—it does its best work at night; restoring, rejuvenating and recharging. That is why, more than ever, your evening routine needs to create the perfect environment for your skin to do its thing. When designing your evening routine, implementing an effective night cream will not only round off your skincare steps but aid your skin to do all the aforementioned work it needs to do. The products that you’ll more likely see results from are often formulated with stronger ingredients and richer textures to stand the course of several hours compared to a serum or day moisturiser. More often than not we seek a night cream that combats the trials of the day and offers other benefits such as...
I’m a Modern Mystic—Here’s How I’ve Been Making My Skin Routine More Mindful
When’s the last time you actually spent some quality time with your skin? Actually taking your time to notice how each product feels on your skin and just noticing how your skin feels underneath your fingertips. As you apply your face oil (again, you can do this outside of the bathroom if you have more time), you’re going to really pay attention to your skin as you massage it in. Pour a few drops of oil into the palm of your hand, feel its texture, temperature, and weight and breathe in the scent. Then close your eyes and pat the oil in. As you massage the oil into your skin, you can spend some time in gratitude, thanking your skin for protecting you, for being the largest organ in your body, for being a barrier, repairing and regenerating itself and allow...
I Found the Best Summer Sale Buys From & Other Stories, COS and Topshop
We thought we’d start with three of our favourite fashion heavy-lifters: COS, & Other Stories and Topshop, all of which have so many winning buys lined-up in their discounted drops. Putting together our sales wish list, I made sure to include plenty of versatile basics that will stay fresh for many summers to come. Highlights include linen separates, utility jackets, throw-on jumpsuits and classic white tees—essentially, all you could ever need from July to August and onwards. So whether you’re looking for new pieces to add to your capsule or simply craving some style inspiration for a wardrobe sort-out, scroll down to see and shop the best of the summer sales. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online...
6 Outfits That Will Make You Feel Like You’re on Holiday Even If You’re Not
We are living in unprecedented times, and while summer’s past might have brought with them the yearn to travel and the excitement of planned vacations, this year things are a little more uncertain. While we may not have tickets booked to tropical locations or plans for basking in the sunshine on a Mediterranean island, there’s no reason we can’t still make the most of our holiday wardrobes. From bucket hats to basket bags and kaftans to maxi dresses, many of the items we consider hero pieces while vacation, tend to get neglected in our everyday lives. Though, this summer, without the promise of a vacation ahead, I’m advocating to change that notion. Whether it be swapping your usual canvas shopping tote for the raffia bag you take to the beach or...
I’m a Beauty Editor, and This Is My Daily Beauty Routine From Start to Finish
I have to admit that by beauty editor standards, my beauty routine is relatively low-key. Don’t get me wrong—I love an at-home beauty treatment just as much as the next person, but finding the time to sit down and spend hours upon hours tending to my skin, hair, nails and makeup isn’t so easy. And besides the time aspect of things, I also find myself getting bored very quickly. If you ask me, I’d say that my daily beauty routine is just like any other person’s, but perhaps with just a bit more product variety. Then, every so often, I get a reality check. It turns out that actually, for most, a structured beauty routine doesn’t go that far beyond a daily cleansing (often just with a face wipe or micellar water) and moisturising. But that was before. Now, everyo...
I Scoured Joseph’s Summer Sale—These Are the Best Pieces
With summer sales currently in full swing, it can be easy to get caught up in the hype. Items are discounted significantly and every website seems to have a more enticing promotion than the last. Though, this year, I’ve made a deal with myself to resist the temptation and only invest in sale pieces I believe will truly stand the test of time. Enter Joseph, the British label known for making quality wardrobe essentials with a contemporary feel. From tailored blazers and linen skirts to knitted T-shirts and silk dresses, season after season, Joseph expertly crafts items that are sure to stay in your closet for years to come. And luckily, many of these forever favourites are currently included in the brand’s much-anticipated up to 50% off summer...
The Lesser-Known Brand is Creating the Happiest Summer Staples
First of all, I am very much aware that Marimekko isn’t exactly a ‘hot off the press’ brand—in fact, according to its website, it’s been around since 1951, outstripping my lifetime by a good 40 years. Not too shabby really. Unusually, it’s one of those brands that hasn’t ever really deviated from its original formula: aka fashion designs in vibrant, abstract prints. Long before the likes of Stine Goya or Ganni, Finnish-based Marimekko was repping the Scandi aesthetic. 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 chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give ...
The Unexpected Place I’m Getting All of My Outfit Inspo From This Summer
While it is certainly low on the priority list right now, as a fashion editor, there is something a little sad about not being able to stroll along the streets of London and add to my mental portfolio of outfit inspiration via the well-dressed individuals that pass me by. It’s one of the lovely things about living and working in a city known for its eclecticism and creativity. So in the meantime, I just have to make do with the avenues available to me. Of course, there are the usual go-tos such as Instagram and Pinterest, which provide endless fashion cues for my summer wardrobe. However, there is one category I use which might surprise some people, and that’s e-commerce sites. Not all platforms are made equal, obviously, but I’...
If You’re Overdue a Waxing, Here’s Your No-Fuss Guide to At-Home Hair Removal
For me, hair removal is without a doubt the most time-consuming, expensive and annoying part of my beauty routine. You see, I’m naturally a very hairy person. So much so that I’ve been frequenting my local salon once a month for a face waxing since my early teens. However, as I have got older, my beauty priorities have started to shift. Whereas once upon a time having perfectly groomed brows, silky smooth legs and a preened bikini line justified huge expense and effort, more recently I have found myself seeking cheaper, less time-consuming hair removal methods. And I’m pleased that I got a head start. With salons shut, we have no choice but to turn to at-home hair removal methods. Luckily, I have already dedicated a great deal of time to perfecting my routine, and it’s ...
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge Wears a New Sustainable Brand for Her Summer Fashion Debut
With the easing of lockdown restrictions in the UK, comes Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge’s first summer fashion moment — a lilac floral tea dress that’s perfect for a sunny day of gardening. The Duchess visited The Nook Hospice in Norwich on Thursday, 25 June to help with planting a garden in support of Children’s Hospice Week. For her summer debut, the Duchess wore a lilac Marie-Louise floral mididress designed by sustainable Australian brand Faithfull the Brand. It’s the first time that Catherine has worn this brand for an official engagement, and we’re pleased that it’s youthful, sustainable, and affordable (for a royal), selling for £180. The empire-waist tea dress features on-trend puff sleeves, a V-neckline, and a demure keyhole opening, in the po...
These Are The 20 Results-Driven Moisturisers You Need To Know
It seems that serums have stolen some of the spotlight away from moisturisers. There’s always a new serum or treatment that grabs the attention of beauty fans but when’s the last time you heard someone raving about a moisturiser? But, honestly if you find a high-performance moisturiser that you get on with, then your skin is in for a treat. Unfortunately, the most results-driven ones in the bunch can usually be found in “anti-ageing moisturiser” categories. A term that surely we need to move past now. But, as our skin changes over the course of our lives, our product requirements can also change. Ultimately, what we’re looking for here are moisturisers that actually do the job and can team up with us to work with our skin concerns. Everyone has ...
These Are The 20 Results-Driven Moisturisers You Need To Know
It seems that serums have stolen some of the spotlight away from moisturisers. There’s always a new serum or treatment that grabs the attention of beauty fans but when’s the last time you heard someone raving about a moisturiser? But, honestly if you find a high-performance moisturiser that you get on with, then your skin is in for a treat. Unfortunately, the most results-driven ones in the bunch can usually be found in “anti-ageing moisturiser” categories. A term that surely we need to move past now. But, as our skin changes over the course of our lives, our product requirements can also change. Ultimately, what we’re looking for here are moisturisers that actually do the job and can team up with us to work with our skin concerns. Everyone has ...
