Style/ Beauty

Being the proud owner of one of the best duvets to snuggle up in all night (and day, as the case may be) is something of a small luxury – no matter the time of year. But as we edge closer to summer, it’s likely an upgrade to your bedding is particularly overdue. ‘Cos just

If you have a scalp, it’s going to itch at some point. But if the top of your head is severely itchy, you might actually have eczema on your scalp. Yup, it happens. Eczema is a condition that can cause flare-ups of a red, scaly, itchy rash to appear on different parts of your body,

I’m known on Instagram for being pretty comfortable in my own skin, makeup free and hair undone most of the time, but if there was one thing I could change about my appearance it would be to have been blessed with gorgeously bronzed skin. You know that skin tone that can spend 5 minutes in

Trends come and go, but two haircuts in particular have stood the test of time. A chic bob and a banging fringe. Timeless, classic and a little bit sexy, both add a peekaboo element of drama to your hair. One shows off necks and collarbones. The other skims lashes. Together? That’s one very sexy combination.

“Bridget Jones was a total legend”. Those are the words my editor used in her email to me when we were discussing this very article and it’s hard to disagree. She just was. I watched the movie for the first time just before I hit puberty, and I still related to her. I’d never had

For many women, becoming pregnant will be the biggest change their body every goes through. While swollen ankles, morning sickness and fatigue are all common side effects of pregnancy, many pregnant women suffer from bad posture too. According to the NHS, postural changes that occur due to a growing bump can contribute to pelvic and

Anyone who hasn’t been blessed with naturally curled, long and lustrous eyelashes will know just how tedious it is to curl their lashes and apply mascara every morning. It’s almost as tedious as taking it off at the end of the day – and that’t not to mention the misery of those who prefer waterproof

We love powerful skincare: skin smoothing retinol, retexturising chemical peels, brightening vitamin C. We know they work – the evidence is all there in scientific studies and written across our complexions when we’ve gotten into our groove and found our holy grail skincare regimen. But, on the other hand, our skin wasn’t built to contend

I have never obsessed about my skin as much as I have during lockdown. Besides from the fact that wearing a mask has presented its very own newfound skin issues (hello, maskne), there’s also the fact that I spend most of the day staring at myself on Zoom. And I’m not looking at my camera-ready

For the last three months I have been calling my oldest friend unaware she had died. Let me explain. Mrs K, her name in my phone and how I always referred to her, was in her nineties and started out as my drama teacher when I was eight. But what began as your classic teacher-pupil

Zoe Smith, 25, is a professional weightlifter from London. She won bronze at her first ever international competition at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, then was chosen to represent Great Britain at the 2012 Olympics in her home city. But as for most female athletes, Zoe’s path to success has been marred by challenges,

On Monday 29th March, the trial finally commenced for former Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin, the man the world saw kneel on George Floyd’s neck outside a Chicago store for over 9 minutes, new police bodycam footage has revealed. For half of these minutes Floyd lay unresponsive in the street dying in front of shocked bystanders,

If we’re talking about things that have the potential to turn your financesupside down, both having children and global pandemics would come pretty high on the list. It’s little wonder, then, that those of us with little ones might have found it tough to balance the books since the beginning of 2020. There is absolutely

Though we’d all love to hop on a plane to Ibiza for a week of sun, sea and Sangria, the UK remains our only feasible holiday option for the foreseeable. And that’s OK. No, really – it is. The UK is bursting with bustling cities, sandy beaches and peaceful countryside destinations that are just *screaming*

If you’re trying to figure out why all of your friends are suddenly proclaiming they are going to stop eating fish in the group chat, it’s probably because they’ve watched Seaspiracy. The documentary dropped on Netflix last week and tackles heavy topics like over-fishing, modern slavery and marine destruction. Over its 90-minute duration, filmmaker and

Pupils at a secondary school in London have staged a mass protest today, refusing to go to class over a “racist” uniform policy that included banning “Afro” hairstyles and “colourful” hijabs. The new rules at Pimlico Academy has seen backlash from students and parents. Videos of the protest have been plastered across social media today

Whether you’re a Kim Kardashian lover or hater, there’s no denying her ability to rock tight clothing like no other. Latex dresses, corsets, bodycon jumpsuits… you name it, she can pull it off. As such, the 2019 launch of her shapewear line, SKIMS, hardly came as a surprise. Unless you’ve been living under a rock

While we may be still very much in the middle of a global pandemic and subsequent national lockdown, with the gentle, staggered easing of restrictions having begun in England this week – miraculously in sync with an unexpected, albeit brief, March heatwave – it feels as though there may just be a glimmer of light

Add Jon Jones to the list of athletes who have a major problem with the Lil Nas X “Satan” shoes … with the UFC superstar calling them absolute “bulls**t.” The quick background … Lil Nas X collaborated with a company called MSCHF to produce the Satan Shoe, AKA the “blood shoes.” The kicks are essentially

It’s safe to say we could all use a little more sleep. In fact, according to The Great British Sleep Survey 2020 commissioned by The French Bedroom Company, only only 11% of Brits regularly sleep soundly through the night, leaving the majority of us feeling groggy and looking wiped out. While the best cure would

Nicole Miners is a 25-year-old mixed race British-Chinese actor and content editor living in London. She grew up in Hong Kong until the age of 16 before continuing schooling in the UK. As an unrelenting wave of anti-Asian hate crimes and xenophobia​ continues around the world, Nicole shares the racial microaggressions that have shaped her

Dreaming of hazy days, floaty dresses, sundowners, sand beneath your toes and the waft of jasmine on the evening air, we are are 100% with you. But while holidays may not be back on the agenda for the foreseeable, there’s no need for our senses to stay grounded. Fragrance offers the sensory escape our lockdown

Fitness brand Sweaty Betty has just launched its first ‘performance hijab‘ for fitness fans to wear whilst working out. The brand says it is on a mission to empower women through fitness and is committed to breaking down any barriers that restrict access to physical activity. They’ve spent over a year of development, wearer trials,

You don’t need us to tell you how challenging the past year has been. We’ve felt the effects of living through a global pandemic in all areas of our lives, and being plunged in and out of lockdown whilst navigating the ‘new normal’ of working from home has undoubtedly tested our mental health. One way

Kodak Black‘s creative juices have been flowing since his prison release, and we’re not just talking music — he’s launched a clothing line that’ll benefit a cause dear to him. Kodak’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, tells TMZ … the rapper’s starting a new clothing line dubbed L.O.V.E. … an acronym for “Loyalty Out Values Everything.” The

Aside from our face, one area that’s had a bit more air-time (for once) recently, is our hands. We’re all stocked up on anti-bac at this point. We’re much more aware of the things we’re touching when we’re out and about. We’ve had to sanitise our skin until it’s red and sore. And yet, how

As we inch towards lockdown liberation, we can’t help but reflect on what a completely wild year it’s been. From the pandemic to a heavy news cycle, it’s no wonder our anxiety and stress levels have risen. In fact, a recent survey found that a third of people felt overly anxious during the UK’s third

It’s safe to say our roots have taken a battering over the past year, you know, with our very limited access to hairdressers (and our failed at-home attempts). So, when hair salons do reopen in a few weeks, we’re looking to make a drastic change. Which is why we’re loving the ‘reverse contrast’ hair trend.

Lil Nas X is fully leaning into his new hellish aesthetic — teaming up with an idea org to release “Satan Shoes” … this on the heels of his polarizing music video on the same subject. The rapper/pop star is putting out a limited release of Nike sneakers that are all about the Prince of