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We’ve been in lockdown for what feels like YEARS and with restrictions gradually lifting, the British public are desperate to embrace the great outdoors. With trips abroad being cancelled due to travel restrictions and 14-day quarantine windows, a break in the UK seems like the perfect solution. But can we actually travel around the UK

I have such fond memories of my holidays as a child. We never went abroad – rather hunkered down in the car underneath a sea of duvets and wetsuits and embarked on a six hour drive down to Cornwall. Or Wales, if we weren’t feeling quite so adventurous. We’d stay in holiday cottages or static

Without booze-fuelled weekends and awkward first dates to reminisce on, my group Whatsapp chats are alight right now with pretty banal chat. One topic of conversation that dominated a good two hours of our conversation yesterday was dry feet. Yes, I miss pre-lockdown life too. Whilst not the most glamorous of topics, cracked feet are

Back in March when lockdown started, it didn’t feel much like spring, we were still wearing wintery clothes (before the unseasonal heatwave) and our hair was as far away from summer gorgeousness as possible. Fast forward three months and we are diving, head first, into the peak of summer where it’s still light at 9pm

Few fashion items have managed to transcend the trend cycle quite like the Clarks Original Desert Boot. Since Clarks first introduced the design into the fashion vernacular 70 years ago, the boot’s minimalist design and universal functionality have made it a closet staple for generation after generation. And today, the style’s enduring legacy and classic

There are endless ways to turn your home into the perfect sanctuary from the outside world. You can feng shui your bedroom in aid of putting Corona-induced chaos to the back of your mind, use fabrics and soft furnishings to add opulence or dress your space with stylish furniture to keep you comfy and calm.

These statement earrings, beaded patches and elegant rings helped me reclaim my identity and understand my culture This article was originally published in June 2019. I was born and raised on Six Nations, Canada’s largest First Nations reserve. Yet, I don’t speak the languages of my ancestors. Unlike many of the friends I grew up

New research from Barclay’s suggests millennials may actually have something to be happy about under lockdown, after all. Their exclusive data shows that more than a third of millennials have saved over £500 during these restrictions. They also discovered that lockdown has dramatically changed our financial viewpoint; with 83% of millennials saying that lockdown has

With salons and barbershops taking a backseat, these stars had to take matters into their own hands over the last few months … and they got a little creative with the colors! Stars like Taylor Swift, Ruby Rose and Shaun White spiced up their quarantine with these eye-catching colors … and plenty of other celebs

The first thing that probably comes to mind when you think of sulphur is that it stinks. Like, it really stinks. But look past it’s rather pongy reputation from your GCSE chemistry days, and it’s a powerhouse ingredient for blemish-prone skin. Luckily, modern product formulations smell much better than the sulphur you’d get an unfortunate

I looked at the health app on my phone this morning and noticed I had taken a pathetic 210 steps yesterday. 210. The daily recommendation is 10,000 (!) and I even take my phone with me when I take the 5-second walk to my toilet. Whilst some people have used lockdown as the perfect opportunity

When Courtney Love traded her “kinderwhore” trappings for an Atelier Versace gown that clung to her like Saran Wrap at the 1997 Oscars, some fans felt betrayed—as though their grunge goddess had sold out. But these days, when a young artist like Billie Eilish shows up on a red carpet in Gucci or Chanel, it

Now lockdown restrictions are easing and the weather is looking good RN, a few hours discovering a beaut new walking route or bike trail is exactly what you need after months of being locked indoors. Gone are the days of opening up a giant map and plotting a new walking route (and not being able

Here’s what you can expect your next root touch-up or trim to look like, from how long appointments will last to salon sanitization procedures Filed under Some Good News, hair salons have opened over the last few weeks in provinces across Canada, from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, under Stage 2 Re-Opening, which allowed for

Remember when Gwyneth Paltrow‘s lifestyle brand Goop sold a candle that smelt like her vagina? Aptly named ‘This Smells Like My Vagina’ – which actually smelt of geranium, citrusy bergamot and cedar – the $75 candle sold out within minutes of its launch back in February. Now Gwyneth has announced the name of her next

It was love at first sight for Rob Gronkowski and his new Tampa Bay Buccaneers unis … with the superstar giving his threads a big ol’ kiss after getting his hands on ’em for the first time. It’s been a rough week for New England fans — first, the Bucs showed off their new quarterback,

What’s your dream weekend getaway? Something sunny, most likely. A trip to Paris on the Eurostar, perhaps? Or Lisbon… that’d be nice. Outdoor dining, a sea view and a cocktail or three. There’s also Copenhagen, for sartorial Scandi inspo aplenty, or Berlin for the history and nightlife. The world’s your oyster. Except, it’s kinda not…

Fans of The Crown might want to listen up. It’s just been announced that Kristen Stewart is set to star as Princess Diana in Pablo Larraín’s new film about the late royal, entitled Spencer. The plot will tell the story of the breakup between The People’s Princess and Prince Charles, based around one particular weekend

Christian VierigGetty Images While some brands are understandably struggling with the devastating impact of coronavirus on business, others are thriving. Namely, Rebag, a luxury retailer specializing in used designer handbags. As customers continue to buy less, more thoughtful, sustainable purchases are becoming more of a priority. According to Thredup’s 2019 resale report, the secondhand industry

Since the tragic murder of George Floyd on 25th May, cities across the world have become loud with the anger, grief and resolve of their protestors. Many white people are asking themselves how we can be true allies, educating ourselves on the ingrained, insidious structure of systemic racism and confronting white supremacy and our own

“As I do this, I remind myself that every kind of hair, every version of my hair, is good hair” Being a Black Canadian has been extra tough these past few weeks. This summer was supposed to be one of relaxation for me. Having defended my Ph.D. in organizational behaviour in April, and with a

Because my parents are Sri Lankan, people often ask me about how my experience fits in with Black Lives Matter. Indeed, in the UK, Asian people in positions of power will often invoke their experiences to indicate they get Black Lives Matter; take recent statements from UK cabinet members Priti Patel and Rishi Sunak around

Sophie Turner is reaching the bulging baby bump stage … and she might be getting a head start on shopping for her bundle of joy. The ‘Game of Thrones’ star and her husband, Joe Jonas, hit up Melrose Ave Tuesday afternoon, strolling down the famous shopping street and showing off her growing baby bump, which

OK, so your life has been tipped upside down in the past few months. We’re not going to dwell on it too much though, because there’s light at the end of the tunnel – lockdown is finally easing, which means now is a brilliant time to muster up the courage to get dating again. If

Lockdown has really shaken up a lot of our everyday habits; anyone else feel like they’ve regressed to a first year University student? Office-appropriate attire has been swapped with loungewear, our trusty foundation is taking a vacation in favour of bare-faced skin and most of us haven’t touched our hairbrush in at least a week.

Isa FoltinGetty Images These are dire times. But there’s something comforting about scrolling through an endless array of shoes. With a whopping 65 styles ahead, you’re bound to find a pair (or two or ten) that’ll make you want to slip off your slippers and go for a proper socially distant walk. From rainbow flats

Netflix has curated a collection of films, TV shows, stand-up specials and documentaries under the tag ‘Black Lives Matter‘, to highlight stories about the Black experience and the ongoing battle against racial injustice. On 10th June, the streaming giant tweeted: ‘When we say “Black Lives Matter,” we also mean “Black storytelling matters.” With an understanding

Plus, suggestions for Black-owned businesses where you can shop instead With the recent wave of protests around anti-Black racism and police brutality in the United States and Canada, there’s been a reckoning within some very prominent companies. Execs at female-focused companies like The Wing have resigned amid allegations that they fostering discriminatory and unequal work

As we adapt to the new normal, donning a face mask is one of the major everyday changes we’re embracing. In fact, face masks are now mandatory on public transport and in private hire taxis so having a good stash of cloth face masks is pretty essential as we venture out of lockdown. Although it

After three months of tracksuits and bare feet, the slightest ease of lockdown rules – including the tentative re-opening of physical clothing stores earlier this week – has seen many of us reignite our interest in getting dressed. In *actual* clothes. Unsurprisingly, this realisation that we’ll soon be back to curating daily outfits has panicked