Style/ Beauty

The term “Smugsolation” was coined circa April 2020: “the act of quarantining oneself during a global crisis in an enviable location (penthouse, townhouse, mansion, villa, 15-bedroom ancestral country seat) with expensive foods, booze and/or adorable pets and outdoor space and proceeding to broadcast said situation on social media (see also: tone deaf).” While the desire

Legs, remember those? Turns out summer 2020 is in full swing, and while my body has begun to physically reject anything that lacks a drawstring, I’ve also come to the very real conclusion that covering those babies up amidst the heat of a thousand suns and a humidex of 100 isn’t exactly comfortable, nor cute.

Natalie Dormer loves a challenge. The actress who broke the period drama mould when she burst onto screens as Anne Boleyn in The Tudors and slayed Game of Thrones as Margaery Tyrell is back with Sky Atlantic’s new show, Penny Dreadful: City of Angles, and she doesn’t just play one character, she plays FOUR. In

Exclusive Kanye West‘s been having some very good days lately … and it looks like he wants to make “West Day Ever” the next extension of his booming brand. The apparent presidential candidate is much better at filing paperwork with the trademark office than he is with the Federal Election Commission … because he filed

We all like to think of ourselves as strong, confident women. We publicly avow to not put up with BS or restrictions; from the pay gap to the patriarchy. And yet…why is it that men are four times more likely to ask for a promotion or a pay rise than an equally qualified woman? Where

With news that Matrix 4 is officially a go—and with Keanu Reeves reprising the lead role, no less—we thought now was as good time as ever to remind you that Reeves is the best. Our original post, which was published in June 2019, can be found below.Recently, Keanu Reeves reportedly revealed in an interview that

For Alta Moda, Dolce & Gabbana’s answer to couture, the destinations—Capri, Sicily, Lake Como—are just as glamorous as the clothes on display. This time around, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are marking summer, the return of la dolce vita, and their latest Alta Moda, Alta Sartoria, and Alta Gioielleria collections in a big way (albeit

After three months of staying at home, our pre-lockdown lives are unrecognisable. Friday nights once spent at the bar are now spent in the bath, Saturday bottomless brunches have subsided in place of Saturday morning strolls, and we swapped our hopes of far flung destinations with more modest staycations. We steer clear of crowds, shield

“How can I get rid of these dark circles?” This question is high up on the list of most asked questions and it’s not surprising given that it’s one of the top skin complaints from women of colour who are more prone to hyperpigmentation of the eye area. Skin discolouration is bothersome at the best

July 4th marks the reopening of pubs and hair salons across the country. As millions of people prepare to fix up and look sharp, while sipping a bevvie in a beer garden, spare a thought for the thousands of facialists, nail salons and beauticians who will not be allowed back to work on independence day.

Wet-look skin has summer written all over it. It’s that post-pool, sun-slicked, sea-spray speckle of dewiness that immediately serves up balmy summer vibes. Even if we have to settle for Costa del Bournemouth (oop, cancelled. Overcrowding), we can fake it with a little help from our makeup, and give our freshly glazed complexions a spin

Courtesy As someone who has exclusively worn Outdoor Voices’ TechSweat leggings for months, I have zero shame in admitting I check the website regularly for sales. (I mean, you really can’t have too many pairs of leggings.) The day I’ve been waiting for is finally here: Right now, the retailer is taking up to 50

We all know the birds and the bees. Sexually Transmitted Infections can happen when you have unprotected sexual contact, such as vaginal, anal and oral sex, with others. According to The Well Project, there are more than 25 STIs mainly spread in this way. They include the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that, globally, more

Our top picks to keep your skin feeling fresh, not sticky, in the heat On sweltering summer days, skin needs a boost of hydration that won’t leave it feeling heavy or sticky—especially when combined with your daily dose of SPF. From cooling gels to quick-absorbing face creams, we’ve rounded up the best lightweight moisturizers for

There’s something about a good mystery movie that we all love. Whether it’s the classic Agatha Christie detective adaptions that dominated, well, most of the 20th century, or the more contemporary nail-biting thrillers, we just can’t get enough of an enthralling mystery flick. Maybe it’s the fact we all love to play armchair detective, donning

A child was booted from her daycare because she wore a shirt promoting the Black Lives Matter movement. 6-year-old Journei Brockman had been enrolled in daycare at Arkansas’ His Kids Preschool for 6 months. The little girl wore a shirt to the school with the words, “Black Lives Matter” emblazoned on it. Her mom, Deval

So we may not be jetting off somewhere far-flung and exotic for our summer holiday this year, and the closest we’ll probably get to a beach is Broadstairs on a weekend staycation. But even though we can’t physically be in Bali or Tulum, Rihanna is here to transport us there with a scroll through her

In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, anti-racism protests have rippled across the world. ‘Black Lives Matter‘ has become a rallying cry for the rights and equality of Black people – and many people around the world sat up and took notice for the first time this summer. So, when I saw a recent tweet

Jason Bolden is just what the fashion industry needs. Do you remember Alicia Keys hosting the Grammys, Yara Shahidi in her ray of sunshine Carolina Herrera dress at the Golden Globes, or Cynthia Erivo in her angelic custom Versace gown for the Oscars? Yep, Bolden is responsible for all of those moments. We could be

Just as we were all getting used to our new morning routine of shower/tracksuit bottoms/coffee/emails at the kitchen table, along came the British government to announce a partial lift on lockdown. With pubs, restaurants and (thank GOD) hair salons set to re-open on Saturday, a lot of us have begun to question our own sartorial

This hair treatment is the truth—and it’s amazing on all textures Trust me when I say I’ve tried allllllll the hair treatments. Having bleached my hair for more than 12 years now, I’m always on the hunt for products  to help restore some life and hydration into my otherwise parched mane. While there are some

When you hop into the shower, certain body parts like your armpits and groin probably get the bulk of your attention. You might totally forget to wash your feet simply by biological design, even though their stink potential can be just as high as the aforementioned areas. But your feet are all the way at

Exclusive Kim Kardashian‘s brand was just launched into another stratosphere of riches — hitting the billion-dollar mark … courtesy of a new deal with a very familiar beauty investor. Here’s the scoop … Kim’s beauty business — with a range of products from makeup to fragrances — just received a massive influx of cash from

There’s nothing worse than dropping your money on an eyeshadow that turns out to be chalky and streaky with lousy pigment. While poor formulations are still circulating out in the beautysphere, there are plenty of brands that have been on their A-game since the start (that’s you, MAC) and others that have brought out some

Who remembers male model Jerry ‘Smith’ Jerrod from Sex and the City? You know, Samantha’s toy-boy lover who posed for that Absolut Vodka ad? And got totally naked in front of a live audience? Yep, you totally remember this guy… Shutterstock Well, the actor who played Smith Jerrod, Jason Lewis, has appeared on an Australian

An affordable jewelry line that happens to be one of Meghan Markle’s favorite brands? Check, check. Since 2008, Missoma has been making beautiful jewelry that you can wear all day, every day. Even better news? The brand is currently taking up to 50 percent off select necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. So, whether you want to

Many people are asking if cancel culture will be the death of comedy, saying that woke millennials can’t take a joke and are over-sensitive, worried that we won’t be able to laugh at *anything* anymore. In the last week, The Mighty Boosh and The League of Gentlemen have been removed from Netflix for using blackface,

What was the last beauty product you bought? Why did you buy it? Maybe it was for its sustainable packaging or because of a particular ingredient. We’re becoming more intentional with our buying habits and as consumers, our purchasing power has an impact. This is important because beauty is a multi-billion-dollar business with the global

You probably don’t call up your doctor after every bout of constipation and diarrhea, but it’s understandable that you’d be concerned if you start experiencing poop problems on the regular. While changes in your bowel movements could simply be due to switching up your diet or catching an intestinal bug, they can also be a

The last day of Pride Month is upon us … and even though the pandemic tried to rain on the pride parade, celebs still came out in droves of rainbow to show their love. Jennifer Garner, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Laverne Cox, Sarah Hyland and Billy Porter are just some of the TONS of celebs who