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If You Love Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream, You’ll Want to Try the New Serum
And I can vouch for it. Over the past week or so, I have been using Magic Serum every single day before applying my makeup, and honestly, it’s all I ever wanted. It delivers the perfecting qualities of Magic Cream (glowing hydration, refined pores, smoothed texture), just without the threat of oily breakouts. My only niggle? Much like the original Magic Cream, I’m still not entirely sure how it fits into an evening routine. While the brand recommends application both morning and night, a quick glance over the ingredient list leaves me conflicted. Sure, both products are jam-packed with skin-loving goodness, but they also contain perfecting ingredients that could be potentially pore-clogging and are largely unnecessary for pre-bed application. However, if you’re willing...
Lamborghini Legend Valentino Balboni Reflects on EVs and the Future of Cars
Valentino Balboni was Lamborghini’s chief test driver for 33 years, testing everything from the Lamborghini Countach to the Gallardo. For fans of the brand, his name is synonymous with driving 12-cylinder cars nearly 200 mph on public roads (legally). Lamborghini even built a special Balboni edition Gallardo after he retired from the company. When we caught up with him, though, he was test driving and consulting on a very different kind of performance car: an electric vehicle called the Drako GTE. MotorTrend: I think this will surprise a lot of people because you are so well known for your time with Lamborghini, and this is very, very different than what Lamborghini does. The question people will ask is: Why are you interested in EVs? See all 9 photos Valentino Balboni: Good question...
Indian Farmers are Using Dance Music to Fight Against Invading Locusts
Due to an unprecedented number of locust invasions on their farmlands, many Indian farmers are resorting to unorthodox means of fighting against the pesky insects, which are decimating their crops. According to a report published in Singapore-based news outlet The Straits Times, farmers are lighting firecrackers, clanging pots and pans, and even blasting electronic dance music in their efforts to ward off the locusts. The locust invasions are the worst that farmers have seen in the last 26 years and local officials have struggled mightily in their efforts to contain them. Swarms reportedly began to migrate from Pakistan and Iran back in April following the worst outbreak in decades in eastern Africa, which was precipitated by high rainfall and, in turn, favorable breeding weather. In...
Fashion Girls Will Basically Live in These Outfits This July
There’s no denying that temperatures have been slow to climb this season, but we’re not going to let a little thing like the weather get us down. In fact, we’re embracing summer with open (blouson-sleeved) arms, particularly where our wardrobes are concerned. But what exactly are we supposed to wear in July when it’s glorious sunshine one minute, then grey skies the next? After trawling through the Instagram accounts of our favourite influencers, we managed to come up with six looks that are ideal for any sort of weather July might throw at us. From the ultimate cool-girl cover-up for chilly evenings to the It dress that’ll serve you on the beach and at the bar, there are plenty of ideas you’ll want to copy immediately. Consider the following your J...
This Brand Has Convinced Me That Clogs Are Cool
Of all the microtrends that have popped up this summer the daisy trend has to be my favourite. I’m often not so bothered by ostentatious, overly pretty florals but I’ve had a change of heart. The reason? It’s all to do with one brand in particular: Fabrizio Viti. The Italian designer might not be a name you immediately know but you will instantly recognise the fashion houses he’s created footwear for—from Gucci to Prada, he now remains the Shoe Style Director of Louis Vuitton where he’s been since 2004. It’s no surprise then that his eponymous label, which he launched in 2016, has given us a host of incredibly chic shoes. This season, my favourites have been the daisy-adorned clogs, pastel yellow and tan daisy heels and two-strap sandals....
If You’re a Glossier Fan and Have Oily Skin, This New Product Is For You
When I lived in New York City, every trip I made to come back to England involved a suitcase filled with bagels, Oreos and Glossier. While there’s definitely been some questionable Oreo flavours, I’ve never met a Glossier product that I’ve not liked. They recently launched their Priming Moisturizer Balance, to add to the other pair in the moisturiser family. The OG that is the Priming Moisturizer and the super luxe big sister, Priming Moisturizer Rich. So let’s talk balance. I didn’t think I needed this one as the other two are staples in my routine. I use the original on days when I want a light base and I use the rich one, when my skin is feeling dry and deprived of dewiness. Glossier’s Priming Moisturizer Balance is slated to wo...
6 Trending H&M Items The Style Set Is Loving This Summer
There’s no denying that this summer H&M has created some real winners in the fashion department. From the puff sleeve pink dress, that’s been worn by Zeena, Karoline Dall and more, to the sheer wrap top that garnered the attention of Claire Wakeman and Katherine Omerod, the brand can certainly be credited for some of the most buzz-worthy products of the summer thus far. Though, those aren’t the only piece that the fashion set is loving. In fact, several stylish influencers have been seen wearing other lust-worthy, expensive-looking items from the high-street retailer this summer. Ellie from Slip Into Style sported a ruched dress last week that looks far more expensive than its £35 price tag, while Eni Illori has worn the brand’s lilac m...
This Midsize Truck Camper Is Surprisingly Spacious
Sure, there are plenty of relatively affordable camper vans out there. But if you’re looking to take your midsize pickup truck on an extended adventure, Scout is offering a cool solution that sleeps up to four people. Not bad for something that weighs under 1,000 pounds. The new Scout Yoho is a lightweight camper with a reconfigurable interior. The floor is just under 70 inches long, providing just enough room for the essentials. In the day, it’s a seating and dining area, and at night, you can convert the space into two separate beds. Since midsize trucks don’t always have the best payload capacities, it’s important that the camper is light. The Yoho comes in with a dry weight of 913 pounds, making it considerably lighter than the company’s bigger Olympic cam...
These Eagle GT Jaguar E-Type Restomods Take 8,000 Hours to Build
The 8,000-hour process to build an Eagle Lightweight GT starts with stripping down an original Series 1 Jaguar E-type and replacing its original steel bodywork with aluminum in a more durable grade than the original Lightweight E-types. This alone takes nearly 2,500 hours, Eagle says. Other changes are made for improved drivability, including deeper side sills which increase torsional rigidity, larger wheel wells to house wider 16-inch wheels, and a 4.7-liter straight-six engine that Eagle touts is an “evolution” of the original “XK” mill and produces 380 horsepower and 375 lb-ft of torque. A new alloy block, big valves, and special crankshaft, pistons, and connecting rods make the power gain possible. See all 11 photos Other details include making various castings ...
I Am a Dress Obsessive, and These Are My Favourites for Summer
My wardrobe is approximately 50% colourful printed dresses, and as an editor at Who What Wear, I’m lucky enough to spend a lot of my time indulging this obsession. Out of work, I help my friends to find wedding guest dresses and little-known dress brands and am regularly sending links on WhatsApp as an unofficial personal shopper. As I sit writing this story, I am in a pair of jogging bottoms I have worn for three days and so am well aware of how few of us will be wearing dresses right now. But that doesn’t mean we aren’t looking at them. Within my role as editor, I look at the stories people are reading every day, and the topic that is still the most popular right now is summer dresses. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagine...
I Try Tonnes of Skincare Every Year, But This Is My Desert-Island Product
Its secret ingredient is Estée Lauder’s ChronoluxCB Technology, which promotes the skin’s natural nightly repair process for healthier, more youthful-looking skin come morning. The foundation of this serum, however, is beauty’s super ingredient, hyaluronic acid. In fact, it’s full of the stuff. So while the ChronoluxCB Technology works on renewal and helps to counteract the signs of ageing, the HA helps to restore moisture and plump, resulting in a smoother, more hydrated and radiant complexion. The proof, as they say, is very much in the pudding when it comes to this stuff. As someone who has very sensitive skin (I just have to look at a bottle of glycolic acid for my face to start burning up), Advanced Night Repair has been my saviour. It doesn’t smell fancy, it doesn’t feel l...
The Unlikely Bikini Trend You Need To Try if You Have Small Boobs
It was only earlier this year that I stumbled across what I now call the ‘holy grail’ of swimwear for small boobs, and that’s the underwired, unpadded bikini. Of course, it all started when I spotted Lucy Williams in a tangerine-coloured two piece from Peony. Considering that underwiring had long been mentally filed away under ‘do not touch with a barge pole’, I couldn’t get over how flattering it looked—it felt like an altogether more chic, natural-shape enhancing and functional option within the bikini world. Yep, I was well and truly influenced. I nabbed the same style in the Net-a-Porter sale and haven’t looked back since. Also, it’s worth noting that many of this summer’s underwired bikini tops come wi...
