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In August 2021, the Taliban took control of Kabul, leading the Afghan president to flee the country, and the Afghan government to collapse. It also left the Afghan people scared for their lives. Every day I’m sent gruesome videos making the rounds via WhatsApp from family members in hiding in the capital city: women being

Here’s the thing: I am a bag person, through and through. My husband has said that I’d rather eat cereal all the time in order to buy another bag as if it’s a bad thing. Numéro Neuf polene-paris.com $420.00 I’ve carried cheap bags, and I’ve carried really expensive bags, and you can always, always tell

I ended up focusing on myself and my wellbeing way more than I ever had before. I was practising self-love and cultivating a positive body image – and things seemed bearable. I began networking online and making solid friendships, as well as doing well professionally too. The lockdown fast went from a burden which inflicted

TikTok is our favourite place to hunt out the best hair hacks, and this french braid hack for greasy roots is our new obsession. From 90s half up buns to textured ponytails, heatless curls and bubble braid pigtails – TikTok is our holy grail destination for all of the best-kept hairstyle secrets. The great thing

There’s a holy trinity when it comes to skincare: SPF, retinol and vitamin C. According to the top experts, if you’re armed with all three and you use them correctly, you’re pretty much guaranteed brighter, smoother, healthier skin. It’s no wonder then that vitamin C has been the most searched-for skincare ingredient ever, according to

After the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor by police, the protests that ensued during the summer of 2020 cornered a number of industries into publicly declaring their support for the Black community. Fashion was no exception. Long-known for its less-than-stellar reputation for racial diversity, brands across all facets of the business made formal

Fringes aren’t exactly a low maintenance hairstyle choice. In fact, they need constant brushing, washing and spraying to keep hair from flying off in rogue directions or else becoming greasy before your next wash day comes around.  If you are blessed with curly hair, a fringe can be even more work – at least to

Why exactly are millennials and Gen-Z so damn obsessed with autumn, pumpkins and Halloween? And doesn’t it seem like Millennials and gen-zers become more obsessed with autumn with each year that passes? Well, I’m one of them. I know all too well just how addictive that first sip of a Pumpkin Spice Latte is, and

Wayne Couzens has been sentenced to a whole life order – meaning he will never be released from prison – after pleading guilty to the kidnapping, rape, and murder of Sarah Everard. During his two-day sentencing hearing, the prosecution presented evidence to indicate that Couzens – then a serving police officer – used his Metropolitan

Gucci celebrates an epic milestone this year: 100 years of being one of the world’s premier fashion labels. Founded in 1921 as a leather goods company specializing in luggage and handbags for elite Italian travelers, Gucci has undergone countless reinventions over the years—notably in the ’80s, when it became the go-to brand for musicians, especially

We’re all so used to seeing our favourite celebrities in full glam on the red carpet or at exclusive Hollywood parties, but it’s becoming increasingly common for the A-list to share intimate, makeup-free selfies on their social media platforms – and we couldn’t be more here for it. Seeing a celebrity (who has millions of

We know that nail art is a hit around these parts since you always respond to our nail design roundups and Insta-inspiration with a (gloriously painted) thumbs up. So, every month we’re bringing you an exclusive mani, designed by our favourite local nail bar TOWNHOUSE, tailored especially to you – our wonderful readers (any suggestions,

Today, Lord Justice Fulford at the Old Bailey gave a whole life sentence to Wayne Couzens for the “devastating, tragic and wholly brutal” murder of Sarah Everard. This means he will never be eligible for parole, a sentence a police officer has never received before. A small slither of justice has been served. But it

Courtesy of the designers; Prada: Emmanuel Wong Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. Once, a collaboration was the ultimate in cred—high married to low, luxe mingled with quotidian. But after this just-concluded Milan Fashion Week, that kind of move looks so, well, 2020. Now, designers who once

From luxurious skincare that harnesses the latest intelligent ingredients to revive skin with a newfound glow, to warming new fragrances to wrap up in, to the array of sophisticated makeup, including weightless foundations and sunless self tans and complexion-boosting bronzers, there’s always plenty to look forward to in the world of beauty, which is just

Just outside the spa entrance situated slightly further down the hotel is the infinity pool, with beds facing out across the vast expanse of Aegean Sea and the super chic Athena pool bar which offers elegant cocktails, fresh juices and snacks throughout the day. Tryfon Georgopoulos When it comes to the gastronomic offering at Andronis

Justin Jefferson was not only the best player on the field for the Vikings this weekend — he was also the most swagged out … ’cause he rocked a pair of Swarovski crystal-filled spikes that were AWESOME!! JJ hit up celeb shoe artist Mache for the pieces earlier this season — and the dude went

In the beginning what had started as a bit of fun turned into something more serious. We had never set out with the intention of building a relationship with each other or anyone else for that matter. But soon, two friends became three lovers and we were in a full blown relationship with each other

Sonia Szóstak/Courtesy of Magda Butrym “I don’t really believe in a red-carpet gown, per se,” says designer Meryll Rogge, speaking of that peculiar artifact of late-20th-century popular culture that seemed destined for extinction even before the great social awakening and the pandemic put the final nails in its sequined-and-satin bodycon coffin. Remember when evening-wear trends

The James Bond films have always been subject to debate, and in the last decade the main talking point has been ‘should a woman be cast in the role of Bond?’. The global premiere for ‘No Time To Die’ took place last night, at London’s Royal Albert Hall, and sparked up the conversation once more. 

2022 is set to be a great year for period drama fans – not only is Bridgerton returning, but so is Downton Abbey. That’s right, the Crawley family is back on the big screen, and it looks like all the original characters are set to feature. The film’s title, Downton Abbey: A New Era, was

Here’s a scary-good deal … Freddy Krueger’s famed razor glove and Michael Myers’ mask can be yours, if you’re willing to go all out for a costume. The folks over at Prop Store are about to hold an auction for some of the most iconic horror movie props ever made — more than 1,000 pieces

“The idea of how you go to the bathroom, how you pee when you wear it, at the beginning was the big issue,” says Kamali. She recalls that people insisted they could not wear bodysuits, because they could not go to the bathroom. People demanded that she add snaps to the crotch of her designs,

Nicole Richie famously caught on fire last week, but the truth is, she’s been hot for a while—so long, in fact, that some of her Gen Z fans have never even seen her 2003 TV breakout, The Simple Life. That’s because in the ensuing years, Richie has become a savvy style mogul in her own

The criticism about roles Zooey sometimes plays is that they’re ‘Manic Pixie Dream Girls’ AKA male fantasies who exist only to help the men around them grow. Brilliantly, the men around Jess Day do grow: they grow to like her. They grow to realise that that, ultimately, Jess is not that annoying.  ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection

The M&S advent calendar is one of the most hotly-anticipated beauty advent calendars of the festive season, so to say we’ve been waiting with bated breath for its arrival would be an almighty understatement.  Cast your minds back to 2020: the high-street hero swapped its usual advent calendar for a curated beauty box having faced

Did you know Tre’Davious White eats cookies, ice cream and hot fudge before EVERY game?!? It’s true … the Buffalo Bills cornerback does this as his pregame ritual … and it turns out he just got hooked up with a pair of cleats resembling his tasty habit! The 2-time Pro Bowler revealed his ritual in