Style/ Beauty

The new year is off to a rough start and for most of us, just trying to get out of bed and start the day now takes an extra 15 mins. Thanks to climate change, choosing the day’s outfit is a daunting task. It’s freezing in the morning and you’re sweating by lunch time. Enter

I lost myself during my first year of motherhood. There was always noise, and I was always busy, and yet I felt lonely. My daily disruptors included extreme tiredness, raging hormones, painful breasts, and my soundtrack was the constant whirr of the food processor. I felt like I was living someone else’s life. I was

Face masks can help solve skincare problems in a pinch—the question is which one to use? (Photo: Stocksy) Face masks aren’t exactly a skincare necessity, but they’re absolutely a game-changer for when you’re in need of a little extra glow-up. Want brightness in a pinch? There’s a mask for that. Looking for hydration? There’s a

To try something new in 2020, visit Body Worlds London. This exhibition, which has been touring the world and has now settled in the former London home of Ripley’s: Believe It or Not, is the work of Gunther von Hagens, a German anatomist. It is comprised of human and animal corpses and anatomical pieces, which

One of the world’s most beautiful luxury fashion labels, British brand Alexander McQueen is a master of its own craft. Headed up by design genius Sarah Burton, its biannual runways are a seasonal highlight on every Fashion Editor’s calendar while McQueen’s red carpet gowns are lapped up globally throughout awards season – never more so

Granted, reading FashionBeans probably equips you with more than enough style knowledge to pass an end-of-season exam. But if you’re the sartorial sage in your peer group, setting the agenda and the dress code for everything from a business-casual office to a few days in Ibiza, then you could quickly run low on modish pearls

Ah, Valentine’s Day. One of the most Marmite days of the calendar – whereby you either look forward to sharing a romantic evening with a partner (or your galentine, if that’s your thing), or if you’re so very single – dread it. While all of your friends and their happy, soppy, loving relationships are nestling

Christian VierigGetty Images New year…new shoes? Okay, maybe that’s not a thing, but considering that we just entered a whole new decade, it’s fully justifiable to treat yourself to a pair of shoes. The dawn of 2020 brought us a fresh set of footwear trends, so we talked to the experts at Bloomingdales and Net-A-Porter

On this week’s Love Island, Leanne was struck down with a classic female ailment: The Ick. The signs were brewing for a few days; the shuffling away from Michael’s embraces, the awkward grimaces in place of ‘I like you too’. Finally, Leanne came clean and announced her ickiness to Jess and Sophie. Without need of

In the world of Hollywood, there’s a pretty well-known fact among some of our fave celebs: Rihanna smells amazing. As in, like a-tiny-slice-of-heaven amazing. Over the past few years, everyone from Jennifer Lawrence and Ryan Seacrest to Cardi B and Lil Nas X (who said in a 2019 interview that the singer is his favourite

We may try and experiment with our wardrobes every now and again, trialling new brands and new styles, but there’s something about Zara that entices us all back time and time again. Always reliable for some of the season’s coolest, best value, best quality high street pieces, we’ve got the Spanish-born store to thank for

X17 Selena Gomez is out to prove all that glitters is gold … because she looks relaxed and radiant on the set of a new music video. The “Lose You To Love Me” singer was all smiles Monday afternoon as she walked up to the shoot in downtown L.A. … rocking a disco queen look

A mate of mine has movie star hair. Swishy, gravity-defying at the roots and waved to perfection. Of course, I asked her what she uses to get her hair so fancy and…what followed was a hit list of spritzes, sprays, creams, powders, mists and a whole tonne more. Heh? There seems to be a never-ending

For a long time, medium-length haircuts were the hinterland of the hair world, rarely seen beyond guys attempting to turn a ballsy buzz into a seventies shag. But the rise of hairstyles such as the pompadour has seen them go from awkward in-between stage to bona-fide style move straight out of the grooming playbook. Whether

With the ability to perfectly apply our foundation, blend our concealer and smooth on our serums, it’s little surprise that the humble makeup sponge has become a mainstay in our beauty arsenal. Whilst the original beauty blender is the original and possibly the best, a plethora of other brands have rolled out their own incarnations.

It’s hard to imagine the Super Bowl without the insane costumes its halftime show performers have worn—and Jeremy Scott’s outfit for Katy Perry Sunday is sure to join the mix. But back in ’90s when the first big Hollywood act took the stage—after almost 25 years of marching bands playing halftime—the costumes were tame. Glitz

The thing about lines is as soon as you lay eyes on one, that’s it. It’s wedged in your mind and that little crease is forever the first thing you see staring back at you in the mirror. Whether it’s fine lines, deep-set wrinkles or crow’s feet, with skincare technology continually advancing, it’s now actually

(Photos: Getty Images) Get ready to air out your hip bones, people! Well, maybe—and only if you want to. The return of low-rise jeans has been circling for some time now, and making a full-fledged landing in mass retailers seems more a matter of “when” than “if.” Because we all know how the fashion industry

From birthdays to Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, a beautiful bouquet is a fail-safe gift. I mean, who wouldn’t want a bunch of flowers to brighten their coffee table? Exactly. Forget bae this V-Day – the 14th February is all about showing appreciation for the girls in your life. Yanno – your sis, your BFFs,

Getty Beyonce might want a word with Popeyes honchos — not about their chicken sandwich, but about their new fashion line. Yes, that’s a real thing, and yes … it looks like a total Bey copy. The fast-food chicken chain just unveiled new employee uniforms, which are surprisingly chic … and very much look like

Thanks to her turn in Suits and her stint as a part of the royal family (albeit brief), Meghan Markle has become one of the most prominent people in the world. As well as her acting prowess and charitable endeavours, Meghan’s sartorial choices have become somewhat iconic. Whether she’s plumping for high-end Erdem gowns or

There was a time, along with balaclavas, swag bags and black-and-white striped tops, when a hoodie was something that would instantly mark you out as a would-be robber and all-round wrong’un. But, as much as this humble sportswear staple has the potential to send passers-by straight to the other side of the street, right now

Don’t get us wrong, we don’t hate powder eyeshadows by any means, but they do have their issues. Firstly, many of them come in big palettes which aren’t exactly easy to carry around, they can sometimes be hard to blend or leave specks under your eyes after you apply them, and unless you choose wisely,

Everything was coming up roses on the Grammys red carpet, because a bunch of celebrities showed up wearing pink power suits. We’re guessing Lil Nas X, Tyler the Creator, Shawn Mendes, and Common hopped on a FaceTime conference call before the Grammys to coordinate, and now we are eternally grateful to them. Ranging from dominatrix

If you’re anything like us, you’re likely in a slightly awkward middle ground as you celebrate January (finally!) coming to an end but equally lament the fact that Spring is still SO. FAR. AWAY. It seems there’s truly no end in sight when it comes to winter weather… But while curating a new outfit each

Treating acne is a long-game. Anyone who has suffered with the skin condition knows how tackling it requires a carefully curated skincare regime full of treatments, serums and even medication like Roaccutane. Sometimes, though, you just need a quick-fix, which is exactly where pimple stickers come into their own. The nifty little stickers can be

Unless you’ve been #blessed with clear skin, you’ve most likely experienced acne at some point in your life, right? In fact, according to the NHS, acne is one of the most common skin conditions with 95 per cent of people aged 11 to 30 being affected to some extent, which is a hell of a

So, you’ve managed to grow yourself a full head of long hair. Lucky you. Not only have you won the genetic lottery and beaten the awkward in-between stage of growing out, but you’ve also tipped a hat to one of the biggest men’s hair trends of recent seasons in the process. But though you may

Something unspeakable happened on Love Island over the last few days. On the off chance you missed it; I hate to be the one to bring this to your attention; but GIRL CODE was broken. I know. Call Beyonce, rally Gloria Steinem; the sisterhood is at stake. Here’s what went down… Advertisement Rebecca re-coupled with

The 2020 Grammys red carpet was the main stage for unforgettable fashion. But the stars brought out some of their best looks at the exclusive after parties. Some celebrities opted to change up their looks, while others made their debuts at events hosted by Republic Records, Sony, and Universal Records. Below, the best Grammys after