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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...
Blackpink’s Rosé Looks Pretty In Monochrome In New Saint Laurent Campaign
On Friday (June 26), the four ladies of Blackpink — Jennie, Lisa, Rosé, and Jisoo — dropped their sizzling, long-awaited single, “How You Like That,” the first track off their forthcoming studio album, scheduled for release in September. The K-pop supergroup also released a decadent music video packed with couture moments, featuring high-fashion looks from the likes of Alexander McQueen, Celine, and Chanel. By the time this story was published, the video had reached upwards of 149 million views. Stylistically, Blackpink is one of the coolest K-pop groups around, and as the girl group gears up for the release of their debut album, the road will be paved by many more exciting — and chic — moments. And on Monday (June 29), Rosé delivered. The group’s singer&nb...
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 ...
2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale: What Makes It the Fastest Ferrari Road Car Ever?
“On the road, things happen much faster than in the 488 Pista,” claims test driver Raffaele de Simone of the 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale. “Train your neck and your reactions,” he says, hinting that Ferrari’s new 986-hp high-tech hypercar will generate truly prodigious levels of grip while feeling as fast and agile as a race car. “You can go through corners so much quicker.” The SF90 is a benchmark Ferrari. It is the most powerful Ferrari road car yet. It’s also the quickest, with a claimed 0-60 mph acceleration time of less than 2.5 seconds, with the 0-124 mph sprint taking just 6.7 seconds. So far, so Maranello … But here’s where it gets really interesting. The SF90 is the first flagship Ferrari since the F40 not to have a V-12 engine. ...
Franco-American Family: Fiat-Chrysler/Peugeot-Citroën Merger Still on Track
Uncertainty may abound these days, but Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) shareholders were reassured at their annual meeting that the proposed merger with PSA Group remains on track to be finalized by the end of the first quarter of 2021. PSA Group shareholders were given the same message at their annual meeting this week, as well. After a year of planning, FCA and PSA announced their plans for a 50-50 merger on December 18, 2019. The news followed many years of efforts by FCA’s former head, Sergio Marchionne, to merge the Italian-American company with another automaker. Doing so would achieve the scale he believed was necessary to be successful in an industry reliant on the development of expensive technology to transition to a lineup of electric and autonomous vehicles. See all 36 ph...
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 ...
