Florida. Florida. Florida. Those three words forever chiseled in the annals of American political and journalistic history from the late broadcaster Tim Russert, take on a different meaning during this summer of discontent, or, summer of 2020. No, I’m not talking about “hanging chads” or even The Villages, I’m talking about another Florida band stealing
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Since his Twilight days, the world has had an eternal soft spot for Robert Pattinson. The British actor, famed for his leading role as vampire Edward Cullen in Stephanie Meyer’s twilight saga, has built up a devoted global following for his unrivalled performances in blockbuster films and for holding the title of Hollywood’s most mysterious
The Somalian parliament are considering a bill that would allow child marriage once a girl’s sexual organs mature, and would allow forced marriage as long as the family gives their consent. As reported by the Associated Press, the bill is a dramatic reworking of years of efforts by civil society to bring forward a proposed
Hulton ArchiveGetty Images An engagement ring is more than just a piece of jewelry: It signifies a major commitment in your relationship and gets shown off a lot on the ‘gram. But the history behind why engagement rings exist dates all the way back to Ancient Rome. Find out how this piece of jewelry came
We can confirm that the reports are true: it is hotter than the gates of hell outside. Temperatures have remained in the 30s across the country during the past week’s heatwave, with some even hitting as high as 36C in some of hottest weather on record. While the scorching sun is set to make way
Counting sheep, lavender mists and so.much.meditation… we’ve tried it all when it comes to attempting to sleep – and we’re having little success. That’s why a light-blocking sleep mask that’s gone viral online might be just the solution to getting our forty winks. The £6.59 Gritin Sleep Mask is Amazon’s number 1 bestselling sleep mask
Breaking News LeBron James is taking advantage of the NBA’s relaxed dress code while in the Orlando bubble … rockin’ an open shirt and showing some serious skin before the Laker game on Monday!! Of course, the league decided to take it easy on its fashion requirements during the NBA’s restart … allowing players to
Keratin has been hugely impactful since it exploded onto the beauty scene over 10 years ago. It still sees clients flock to salons (well, not in the past few months, but you get what we mean) for hair smoothing treatments and seeking out keratin-rich haircare products to get its frizz-smoothing, shine-enhancing benefits at home. These
It’s now abundantly clear that face masks are an important and effective tool in preventing the spread of COVID-19. But in a new study, researchers created a way to test the effectiveness of different types of face masks – and found that not all are equally effective at actually catching the respiratory droplets that may
Lavendine aren’t driven by commercial interests in their music, and if you need evidence proving as much, you needn’t give their single “Rapture” more than a casual listen this season. In “Rapture,” Lavendine endear themselves to the contemporary Christian music model while also looking at elements of progressive pop from a standpoint few would expect
Courtesy There are four phases of mask wearing. The first happened at the beginning of quarantine, where you scrambled to DIY a mask using a dusty sewing machine or fumbled with a bandana that never stayed in place. The second phase occurred when you reluctantly bought a mask from a big box store in bulk
It’s something we all do daily but have you ever considered that you might be throwing your hygiene habits out of the window based on your shower habits? When I asked my group chat how long they showered for each day, the responses varied wildly. Whilst one friend revealed she could spend up to 30
From faux freckles to plumping lipgloss To absolutely no one’s surprise, I downloaded TikTok a couple of months back in an effort to escape quarantine boredom and kids, SHE HAS BEEN INFLUENCED. While the social media platform dominated by Gen Z is known for endless dance routines, Timothée Chalamet stan compilations and hilarious Kardashian voiceovers,
In the first installment of her new monthly column, writer and author, Beth McColl, explores doomscrolling and why we all really need to take a social media break now and then. Beth is the author of ‘How to Come Alive Again’ which is a relatable and honest practical guide for anyone who has a mental
Federal agents say a massive shipment of footwear on its way to Mexico contained millions of dollars worth of fake shoes — including some coveted, rare Jordans and Yeezys. U.S Customs and Border Protection announced the bust their agents down at the Dallas/Fort Worth port this week — where they seized a haul which included
If there’s one thing we’ve become obsessed with over the past four months – besides picnics and matching our face masks to our summer dresses – it’s interiors. We’ve spent more time than ever indoors, which means we’ve been casting a *rather* critical eye on the spaces we call home and investing in just as
In amongst all the doom and gloom of lockdown life, it was easy to miss a rare note of positivity. But on 10 July, the chancellor of the exchequer; Rishi Sunak, announced a monumental boost for first-time buyers: a Stamp Duty holiday. If your initial answer was ‘think of all the money we’ll save on
“You were the one posting all those [Instagram] Stories, right?” It’s three days after Beyoncé’s jaw-dropping, feast-for-the-eyes Black Is King visual album dropped on Disney+, and I’m on the phone with her stylist, Zerina Akers, the woman behind the fashion fantasies that dazzle in the film and on Beyoncé in general. “You were on it,”
The bad news is that because of melanin, black skin tends to have more noticeable and prominent scarring; which can cause huge amounts of distress. I have the receipts. The good news, however, is that there are many ways to lessen the impact of scarring. Whether you take the DIY at-home route or combine with
This month marks the centenary of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which granted women the right to vote. The amendment was passed by congress on 4th June 1919, ratified on August 18th 1920, and certified eight days later on August 26th. 100 years ago, American women fought for and won an equal
While everyone seems to be on very different pages right now as far as ‘lockdown’ is concerned (we all know just as many people still loyally isolating and ordering groceries via delivery as we do those justifying 14-days post-hol isolation for a quick paella on the beach), but the one thing still tying us all
If you’ve spent any time in the sun throughout your life, you may have developed some sun spots on your face. These spots (also called age spots, liver spots, or solar lentigines) appear as flat, smooth brown spots on areas of your skin that tend to get a lot of sun exposure. Sun spots are
Courtesy Last year marked the first time online retail sales exceeded those of brick and mortar shops, and that was before 2020 came along and forced everyone to stay home. Nowadays, we’re more inclined to click through a website than enter a department store. Whether you’re adding to cart via Instagram or you drunkenly bought
Lockdown was many things for many different people. Some swanned off to rural idylls and had a rather marvellous time of it (negronis on the patio anyone?) Others struggled, financially, mentally or both. This we know. No isolation was created equal. 2020 – no matter your circumstance – has not exactly been fun. But for
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times Presented by Colgate Optik White Renewal The biggest fashion trends are usually high risk, high reward. And specifically in the tragic case of low-rise jeans, that was a lesson I had to learn all my own. Travel with me for a moment to
If 2020 can be summed up by one item, it would probably be hand sanitiser. Back in March, when Covid-19 was first declared a global pandemic, sales of hand sanitisers sky-rocketed, increasing by 255% in supermarkets and selling out entirely online, with supplies among frontline workers scarily scarce. It became one of our key defences
While many of us are slowly easing out of lockdown, a new study has revealed some of the impact that the pandemic has had on our wellbeing. According to a major UCL study, young women were most likely to suffer from lockdown-induced depression, anxiety and loneliness, according to the research. For the study, researchers carried
As we learn more and more about Covid-19, the virus which brought the world to a standstill, it’s becoming clear that aside from the often debilitating immediate symptoms and potentially life-threatening complications, there are a number of worrying long term side effects that are only just beginning to reveal themselves. In fact, health secretary Matt
Style Points is a new weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. In the early evenings, Esther Povitsky heads outside to begin her meditation. This being Los Angeles, you might think that involves crystals or ashwaganda, but, she says, “‘Sit down, hold your back up, close your eyes and think about nothing’—that’s
Face feels tight? Lashes feel brittle? Got some rando white-heads scattered across your face? Wake up to find the foundation you thought you scrubbed off the night before is mysteriously on your pillow? The chances are, you’re making a mistake somewhere in your cleansing routine. It’s not simply a matter of window-wiping with a cotton