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Watching Netflix behind the laptop, working in our pajamas, the odd cheeky nap after lunch: Working from home has had its upsides. But almost 12 months down the line, experts believe we might be working from home until spring 2021 at the very earliest, and sometimes it’s hard to know whether that good or bad

We know that a pair of drool-worthy designer shoes is An Investment that is not to be taken lightly. With reduced incomes, panic on the high street and the Coronacoaster showing few signs of stopping, keeping our spending on a tight rein has never been higher up our To Do list. And yet… there is

Fashion was not meant to be the focus during this week’s inauguration, but the swearing in of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris became a runway anyway. We witnessed independent designers on the main stage, a show of unity through the color purple, Dior Air Jordans, and mittens becoming the accessory of the

It feels like this past year, Indian beauty standards have had a lot of bad press. And for good reason – the Indian archetype for women can feel overwhelmingly narrow – or at least they did when I would flick through the Indian magazines we had at home. The women pictured were so fair-skinned they

“Keep calm and carry on” might have been a British way of life for centuries but it’s been a very long time since it last felt so pertinent. Because with us all in yet another lockdown, what else is there to do but keep going until the light at the tunnel starts to shine? In

As soon as I got my first period at 12 years old, I knew something wasn’t right. Alongside terrible back pain, the flow was unbelievably heavy and totally uncontrollable. I’d wear multiple pads at a time, and it still wasn’t enough to really keep me protected. Eventually, the amount of blood I was losing led

Body Shop stans, assemble! We have collated the best the brand has to offer to optimise your bathroom cabinet. But before you start shopping, here are a few ‘did you knows’. This cruelty-free, British brand was the first international cosmetics brand to prohibit the use of ingredients tested on animals and one of the first

It’s been a wild ride for Charaf Tajer since he launched Casablanca at his parents’ Paris apartment in 2019. “I’m still in shock,” says Tajer, of the ensuing success that now includes a capsule with Net-a-Porter, an LVMH Prize nomination, and a sneaker collaboration with New Balance that sold out in twenty-seven seconds. To add

If you’ve been considering updating your interiors, there really never has been a better time than right now. Think about – with no distractions, weekends are the perfect time to browse all the best furniture sites plus you’re saving money on your commute/morning latte/weekly wine night for that big furniture purchase – just as you’ve

In a Harvard University study published in 2018, scientists looked at the impact that sugary drinks had on fertility, analysing the diets of 3,828 North American women wanting to get pregnant and 1,045 of their male partners. The results were clear, both female and male intakers of sugar-sweetened beverages were associated with reduced chances of

Breaking News How’d Steph Curry show love to Joe Biden on inauguration day?? ULTRA-RARE KICKS, BABY!!! The Golden State Warriors superstar busted out his 2-of-a-kind, famous Under Armour Curry 3 shoes for warmups before the Dubs took on the Spurs on Wednesday … and the sneaks are clearly still as dope as ever. FYI —

We know, we know, another annual celebration that we have to spend locked up at home. While some people might find the thought of raising a toast to Valentine’s Day, on February 14, a bit of a cheese-fest, let’s face it, any day that gives us a chance to do something a BIT different during

Maybe I’m just getting old or maybe it’s because we’ve spent roughly five months of the past year primarily confined to our houses (I’m praying it’s the latter) but my friends, colleagues and myself all seem to be spending a good portion of our pay checks on grown-up homeware buys. Sure, a fabulous new coat

Rogers: ImaxtreeGetty Images Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. When Michelle Obama wore designs by Isabel Toledo and Jason Wu to the 2009 inauguration, it marked a huge moment in the careers of both designers. Over the course of her time as First Lady, the rising tide

There’s no better time than a national lockdown to test out the coolest new skincare/makeup/hair trends and snazzy innovations in beauty tech from the comfort of your own home. That said, there’s nothing more frustrating than spending upwards of £100 on a snazzy new hair treatment or at-home facial system, only to find out it

Whether you opt for citrus, nostalgic or even a celebrity fragrance (Britney Spears Fantasy, I love you), finding your signature scent is no mean feat. The fact we’re all trapped in lockdown with no access to beauty halls and fragrance samples makes our quest for the perfect new fragrance all the tougher. If you’re in

Breaking News Swag has reached the nation’s capital — with Vice President Kamala Harris‘ nephew-in-law rocking the insanely expensive and rare Dior Air Jordan 1s to the inauguration!! Social media blew up in epic proportions after the kicks were spotted during Wednesday’s historic ceremony in D.C. … with everyone asking the same question: Who the

All eyes are on incoming Vice President Kamala Harris and the new First Lady of the United States of America, Dr Jill Biden, today on 20th January as Joe Biden is – at last – sworn in as US President. Though this year’s inauguration looked very different to normal thanks to the pandemic and the 6th

If you’re looking for some warm-apple-pie entertainment during these chilly winter months, look no further than Netflix’s Firefly Lane. The TV series, which hits Netflix on February 3, is based on Kristin Hannah’s popular novel and stars (brunette) Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke as beloved best friends Tully and Kate. What’s is about? Read Netflix’s

Under normal circumstances, asking the question, “How are you?” would likely render a habitual response. “Fine.” But as 2020—and the first few weeks of 2021—proved, there’s nothing normal about the current state of the world. Posing the same question to the famed fashion editor and author of The Chiffon Trenches: A Memoir, André Leon Talley

The Critics’ Choice Awards 2021 nominations have been revealed, and The Crown and Ozark top the list for the most-nominated shows. Both Netflix series have six nominations each. Josh O’Connor and Emma Corrin (who play the Prince and Princess of Wales) are up for Best Actor and Best Actress in a Drama Series, while Olivia

Flaky, dry and dull skin doesn’t stand a chance against these hydration heroes In partnership with belif  As we’ve collectively ditched our heavy makeup routines in favour of a fresh-faced glow, perfect for Zoom calls, even the most natural looks start with a flawless skincare routine. The Korean beauty world is full of hydration-forward trends,

Subscription boxes reign supreme as the ultimate gift that keeps on giving – whether that’s for yourself (guilty) or a loved one. Although we’ve already revealed the best beauty subscription boxes and coffee subscription services, we thought it high time we revealed the best subscription boxes with UK delivery, whatever you want to find inside.

If you’ve been on the Netflix homepage, gone on the internet or spoken to another human this week, chances are, you’ve heard of Bling Empire. The new binge-worthy reality show – hailed as a hybrid of Crazy Rich Asians and Selling Sunset – follows a group of extremely wealthy, cross-generational Asian and Asian-American friends as

If you haven’t heard of Bling Empire by now, it’s the latest reality TV series to drop on Netflix that has got everyone talking. It follows a group of Asian and Asian-American friends who live in LA, are impossibly rich and basically go around LA doing the things that impossibly rich people do. Yes, it’s

She was Prince’s muse, a former member of President Obama’s Council of Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, inspired a documentary, starred in a Disney film…and so much more. As the first African American female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland is a legend. She broke the ballerina mold and fought for diversity on and

For many years, the cosmetics industry as a whole has been primarily targeted towards white people, with treatments marketed as addressing predominantly Caucasian skin concerns. By doing so, there was an underlying assumption that Black people don’t want or need injectable treatments like dermal fillers and Botox and as a result, they were largely left

Usually, Gousto discount codes are few and far between. So when an offering of 25% off your first Gousto box comes-a-knocking? We shout it from the rooftops. Here’s everything you need to know about claiming your Gousto discount. Flashback to pre-pandemic life, and I was confident in my meal-prep routine. I made overnight oats at

Chances are you’ll have seen Trinny Woodall on social in her Shapewear and with zero makeup on. It’s just one of the reasons we love the humorous, self deprecating styling guru and beauty boss behind Trinny London makeup. We suspect it’s also the reason she’s garnered an army of loyal fans who tune in her