Throughout 2019, more often than not, Michelle Obama has elected to wear her natural curls instead of the smooth waves we came to love during her tenure as First Lady. And the curls are getting just as much love, if not more, continually causing the best kind of commotion when she wears her tight spirals
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Choosing the best foundation is no mean feat. What kind of coverage do you want? What is your skin texture looking like at the moment? What season is it? Help! Everything comes into consideration when it’s time to pick a new foundation and with literally hundreds on the market, it’s hard not to get overwhelmed.
We’ve all been there: 13 years young, skateboard tucked self-consciously under arm, and a pair of baggy jeans slung precariously low around the buttocks. To tie the look together, two trainers so puffy they would make a pair of Ugg boots seem positively aerodynamic. Skate shoes. Unless you’re among the 0.000001 per cent of people
Hi there, you may know me as SELF’s beauty editor — and, maybe, as someone who has sensitive skin. I also have rosacea, tons of weird food allergies, and am just generally wary of Cool New Things and the concept of Having Fun. But, as a beauty editor and beauty enthusiast, I have both professional
Melodie Jeng Everyone owns a pair of black jeans they wear to death—and wear with the exact same [insert key item here, mine is a white tee, please proceed]. Need a wardrobe refresher on ~cool ways to wear black denim? We listed twelve styling tips to help make your favorite jeans feel new again. Rethink
We’ll hazard a guess you’re probably already clued up on K-Beauty, with its clever jelly cleansers and genius spot stickers hailing from Korea, and J-Beauty (yes, that’s Japanese), for its sheet masks and sake serums. But G-beauty, from Germany? This straight-talking, no-nonsense trend has only recently landed on British shores and there’s one brand we
(Photo: Getty Images) When Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin) walked the 2019 Met Gala red carpet, it was a moment. The exposed, bronzed and ultra-toned back, the crystal-encrusted Wang “whale tale” and the perfect cat eye all made for an iconic Mrs. Bieber style story. But it was her sleek, high ponytail, flipped out to perfection
If you’ve tried every topical cream under the sun to treat your psoriasis, you know how frustrating it can be when none of them actually does that much for you. And, sometimes, trying to find the best way to treat your condition can just add to the frustration. “Luckily, there are a lot of available
TMZ.com Stefon Diggs was one happy man on Sunday — he and his team beat the Lions at home … all while wearing a pair of cleats that the Clown Prince of Gotham would greatly approve of. The Vikings wide receiver turned heads out at Ford Field, not just because he was playing like a
You’d think that with all the Brexit chaos this week there couldn’t be less of a time to be patriotic. Turns out, British skincare buffs cannot get enough of Embryolisse’s world-famous Lait-crème Concentre Limited London Edition. Indeed, following the success of the New York and Paris editions of the cream, 6,500 consumers asked for a
Oxford cloth, poplin, linen, flannel. Maybe even corduroy if you’ve really got your finger on the pulse. These tend to be the go-to fabrics when we find ourselves in the market for a new shirt, and unless you’re a cattle rancher from the late 19th century, suede probably doesn’t even cross your mind. It may
It should come as a shock to no one that women have body hair. But thanks to celebrities on the red carpet and more authentic advertising, body hair is becoming less taboo day by day. Still, while there are certain kinds of body hair that have been deemed “acceptable,” like a fluffy tuft of armpit
Rummaging through racks of clothes at your local thrift shop requires stamina, a good eye, and a whole lot of patience—a few skills this online shopping connoisseur could use some help with. Plus, I have really bad allergies so sifting through dusty boxes doesn’t exactly sound like a fun time. But do I really need
Fresh off the launch of his latest album, Jesus is King, Kanye West has also been making strides in the fashion field. Sustainability in fashion is making major strides, and Kanye is trailblazing the movement by bringing fashion production for his brand Yeezy in-house. In 2015, the rapper, music producer and fashion designer launched his
Halloween 2019 is almost here and if you’re shocked that it’s not actually over yet, you wouldn’t be alone. So far, this spooky season has felt longer than Cher’s three-year-long farewell tour. I have never seen a longer Halloween in my life. — christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) October 27, 2019 As we gear up for T-day
It’s arguably the largest social media platform that’s having an increasing impact on our mental health, but Instagram is upping its policing when it comes to banning inappropriate content. The social media app has now enforced a ban on posts including suicidal and self harm content including, but not limited to drawing, memes, content from
Exclusive Getty Lady Gaga‘s dress from the 2019 Golden Globes is headed to auction … but turns out, it could be a case of stolen goods. A maid at the Beverly Hilton found the dress Lady Gaga wore to the 2019 Golden Globes, where she won an award for her work in “A Star is
There’s no shortage of fall staples inspiring us to head to the salon to switch up our hair colours. Cider and spice, cranberry, even pumpkin pink — we’ve seen it all. Or at least we thought we did until we stumbled across an incredible dye job that embraces the most beautiful thing about autumn: the
If you’ve not yet been accosted by Wham’s ‘Last Christmas’ either in the office or walking past the shops, you’ve definitely not got out enough. For ’tis the season, and with the multiplying tinsel comes growing anxieties over presents. In a world where shopping can happen at the click of a button, choosing a memorable
We see the world ‘wellness’ thrown around absolutely everywhere these days. It’s plastered above the porridge you purchase at Pret, it’s bandied around whatever the latest gym fad you’re trying on class pass and it’s behind every self-care advert for a sheet mask. I’m all for the concept of being well, especially after a health
Edward BerthelotGetty Images We love a sleeping bag masquerading as a puffer coat, but there’s no need to give up on all style when the temperature drops. We tapped five buying experts from your favorite fashion companies to weigh in on the hottest winter trends. They detailed the newest in outerwear, strategic layering tips, items
Between the onslaught of true crime dramas, the daily news (*ahem* Brexit) and harrowing nature documentaries highlighting the extent of climate change, our sofa sessions have become jam-packed with a constant stream of the bad, sad and scary. And sometimes a gurl just needs a break. The solution? Self-care TV. Here at GLAMOUR, we’re defining
(Photo: Darius Bashar) Sitting in a barber’s chair facing the mirror, I soak in my reflection: a version of myself with long, dark hair before it was shaved off. It was a moment that I knew would be more important than my possible future wedding day. It marked the beginning of a shift in identity,
Spend two minutes scrolling through any Insta-girl’s feed, and chances are you’ll come across Nécessaire. Since the body-care brand launched in 2018, it’s been impossible to avoid photos of its yellowy orange body washes propped up next to a eucalyptus plant or a Diptyque candle, all living together in #Instabathroom harmony. The sheer volume of
Play video content TMZ.com Kendall Jenner stopping traffic — just another typical day in Downtown L.A. … unless you’re the guy laser-focused on her shoulders. We got the supermodel posing with attitude Monday afternoon right in the middle of the street, surrounded by tons of cameras, crew, and hungry lunch-goers. While Kendall was working on
A lot of us are plagued by what’s known as The Period Spot – that raging bump under the skin that turns up every month like clockwork. I call mine Colin – he lives on my cheek, red and raging and there’s nothing I can do about him. There are so many of us with
There are three certainties in life: death, taxes and grey hair. But going grey isn’t the end of the world – and it’s certainly not the end of having a good-looking head of hair. Whether you’ve got a dash of salt ‘n’ pepper or gone full silver fox, there are limitless grey hairstyles that you
Walking away from a dream job and A-list lifestyle wasn’t because of a mental breakdown but a mental breakthrough, says Sarah Ivens, who left a ‘dream job’ and other’s expectations behind to make herself happy. When I turned down a million-dollar salary and left my corner office in Manhattan to move to a ranch in
A year ago, my two best friends had their first babies and I was completely clueless about what to buy them outside of the typical diapers and wipes. Do I get my friends an educational children’s book or stick to packs of onesies? Do kids still care about Leapfrogs? In my first year as an
Whether it’s for a special occasion, holiday or simply just a self-care kind of day, pedicures can make you feel that little bit more polished (excuse the pun!). We spoke to Beauty Expert and founder of one of London’s most popular nail bars, Nails & Brows Mayfair, to get the lowdown on all of the