July 22, 2021 at 04:42PM Los Angeles natives Tonya Thompson and Sharie Wilson are on a mission to teach Black women how to achieve long, healthy locks. What originally started as a passion project in their garage has quickly turned into DreamGirls hair salon, plus a brand that’s surpassed $2.5
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There’s a New Affordable Handbag Brand in Town and We’re Obsessed
July 22, 2021 at 12:00PM There’s nothing quite like seeing a celebrity wearing a cool new brand that you’ve never seen before. But it’s even better when you discover that it’s affordable. JW PEI’s bags have been spotted on the likes of Emily Ratajkowski and Gigi Hadid and influencers are also
Makeup Artists Say These 6 Moisturisers Will Age You in Reverse
July 22, 2021 at 08:00AM “Benjamin Buttoning.” Ageing backwards. Stopping time. If there’s one effect or buzzword that elicits the same visceral reaction from beauty editors, skincare experts, and customers alike, it’s anything with the term anti-ageing in it. The truth of the matter is this: There’s no miracle cream, gel, serum
I Turned 41 This Month, so I Had a Thread Lift—Here’s Why I Recommend It
July 22, 2021 at 08:00AM First of all, let me speak about the elephant in the room. At age 41, I am still young and have healthy skin (thanks to a stringent routine of cleansing, toning, treating, moisturising and sunscreening since age 14), and quite honestly, I feel better in my skin than
It’s Here: The #1 Swimsuit Trend of the Year
July 22, 2021 at 08:00AM Summer holidays might not look how we’d like them to this year, but it doesn’t mean we can’t dust off our swimsuits and get ready for the warmer weather that lies ahead. Now, before you get too excited and end up spending all your money
How to Wear Jeans, According to This 66-Year-Old Former Vogue Editor
July 22, 2021 at 08:00AM If you love fashion and in particular French fashion, then you’ll know who Carine Roitfeld is. Esteemed editor of Vogue Paris for a decade, she then went on to found CR her eponymous fashion magazine and continues to be held up as a bastion of
38 of the Best Bob Hairstyles For Your Post-Lockdown Haircut
July 22, 2021 at 08:00AM My hair has recently reached that awkward in-between length: it’s no longer the mid-length lob that I visited the hairdressers for last year but it can’t quite be considered a long hairstyle yet. Instead, it’s sitting rather uninspiringly on my shoulders causing me to seriously consider going for the chop. I’ve experimented
9 Knockout Swimsuit Brands We’ve Discovered This Year
July 22, 2021 at 07:00AM Let’s be realistic here: Not many of us are heading on holiday this year. Due to COVID restrictions and UK holidays being eye-wateringly expensive, plenty of us have opted for a staycation. But that shouldn’t mean you can’t wear a swimsuit. Thanks to an ongoing
I’m Seriously Fussy About Body Lotion, But These 15 Are the Best for Silky Limbs
July 22, 2021 at 06:30AM I take bodycare very seriously. Compared to the likes of facial skincare and makeup, body products have a bit of a weak rep within the industry. It seems as though everyone wants to know exactly what they’re putting on their faces, but when it comes to the rest
17 ’90s Hair Accessories We Love Just as Much Today as We Did Back Then
July 22, 2021 at 06:30AM I really do feel for anyone who didn’t experience the ‘90s when it was actually happening. I say this because, with the current trends, it feels as if we’re living in the ’90s right now. While those with a minimalistic aesthetic did exist during that
A Definitive List of the Shoes Taking Over This Autumn
July 22, 2021 at 06:25AM Ahh shoes. It’s been so wonderful wearing them again, hasn’t it? All right, so we may be being a touch dramatic, but there’s no denying that, for what seemed like the longest time, shoes (and bags for that matter) have taken a back seat, and
Pretty Face Masks Exist—I’ve Found 20 of Them
July 22, 2021 at 06:00AM ‘Freedom Day’ might’ve arrived, but it’s fair to say that face masks will, in one form or another, remain a part of our lives for a little while longer. I, personally, plan on having one readily available in all of my handbags. This is an important item for practical purposes,
Is It Just Us, or Is Everyone Wearing Dresses From This High-Street Brand?
July 22, 2021 at 06:00AM It’s been a funny old year for the Great British high street, with various institutions either going under or being bought out by global conglomerates. Warehouse is one such high-street mainstay that was struggling before it was acquired by the Boohoo Group along with a few other big-name brands.
45 of the Coolest French Fashion Brands Everyone Should Know
July 22, 2021 at 05:09AM We can talk all day about how much we adore French brands, from the styling tricks owned by the country’s chicest to the stars and street style gurus you should look to for excellent Parisian style. But what about the best French fashion brands that enable all the
I Love Zara, But These Other 5 Stores Are Just as Good
July 22, 2021 at 05:05AM When shopping on a high-street budget, it’s all too easy to fall for the trend-smashing charms and very regular new-in arrivals at Zara—we’re only human. The Spanish superbrand works fast and efficiently and never appears to miss a beat when it comes to the items we
Can I Dress Like a TikTok Teen if I’m Not Part of Gen Z?
July 21, 2021 at 09:19PM Fifteen minutes into my first scroll session on TikTok, I found myself thinking, “Am I old?” Not only was I embarrassingly late to the social media phenomenon, but as I went down rabbit hole after rabbit hole of fashion-related hashtags, I found myself filled with doubt. Am I
Here’s What To Know About the Cutting Room Floor Podcast Controversy
July 21, 2021 at 07:22PM Designer Recho Omondi launched the fashion podcast The Cutting Room Floor in 2018, and has since used the platform to tackle important topics in the industry. From myths about recycling clothing to the necessary evolution of designers, each episode is packed with Omondi’s signature well-informed
These Are the Very Best New Sunscreens of 2021
July 21, 2021 at 03:11PM You already know that unless you’re nowhere near a window at any point during the day (in which case, please seek some light?!) you should still be wearing SPF daily, even if you’re indoors. But while you may have formerly put up with some less-than-ideal
The Over-50 Fashion Icons With the Freshest Style
July 21, 2021 at 08:00AM Personal style can be mastered at any age—there is no magic number or milestone birthday that can claim to be the pivotal point. Some lucky fashion lovers manage to find their signature look early on and hold onto it throughout their lives, adjusting and updating
These 25 Hairstyles Prove Long Bobs Always Look Chic
July 21, 2021 at 08:00AM Probably one of the most overlooked hairstyles out there is mid-length hair. Between short pixies and chin-grazing cuts and long, lustrous tresses, we often forget just how chic mid-length hairstyles can be. But right now, that seems to be changing. Chances are, if you’re anything
We’re In Our 40s and 50s—These Are the Top 5 Trends We’re Wearing This Summer
July 21, 2021 at 08:00AM Your age should have absolutely nothing to do with what you should or shouldn’t wear. That said, we often gravitate toward women over 40 for style inspiration given their more experienced points of view. Influencers Erin Busbee and Melissa Meyers are two women we turn to for outfit inspo.
These Hairstyles Will Take Years Off Your Face
July 21, 2021 at 08:00AM I don’t know about you, but the past year has felt long. I’ve got more grey hair and more wrinkles, and despite going to bed earlier, I’m still tired. There’s no denying that I’ve felt like I’ve aged faster in lockdown. While there’s nothing inherently
The Over-50 Fashion Icons With the Freshest Style
July 21, 2021 at 08:00AM Personal style can be mastered at any age—there is no magic number or milestone birthday that can claim to be the pivotal point. Some lucky fashion lovers manage to find their signature look early on and hold onto it throughout their lives, adjusting and updating
These 25 Hairstyles Prove Long Bobs Always Look Chic
July 21, 2021 at 08:00AM Probably one of the most overlooked hairstyles out there is mid-length hair. Between short pixies and chin-grazing cuts and long, lustrous tresses, we often forget just how chic mid-length hairstyles can be. But right now, that seems to be changing. Chances are, if you’re anything
We’re In Our 40s and 50s—These Are the Top 5 Trends We’re Wearing This Summer
July 21, 2021 at 08:00AM Your age should have absolutely nothing to do with what you should or shouldn’t wear. That said, we often gravitate toward women over 40 for style inspiration given their more experienced points of view. Influencers Erin Busbee and Melissa Meyers are two women we turn to for outfit inspo.
These Hairstyles Will Take Years Off Your Face
July 21, 2021 at 08:00AM I don’t know about you, but the past year has felt long. I’ve got more grey hair and more wrinkles, and despite going to bed earlier, I’m still tired. There’s no denying that I’ve felt like I’ve aged faster in lockdown. While there’s nothing inherently
Honestly, This Is the Only Pair of Trousers That Keeps Me Cool Right Now
July 21, 2021 at 07:00AM I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty warm right now. As I type, I’m hiding away from the heatwave and trying to remain cool with all the curtains shut and windows open. Of course, as a fashion editor, I’ve spent a lot of time considering
We’ve Missed Celebrity Street Style, But These 17 Outfits Make Up for Lost Time
July 21, 2021 at 07:00AM Even though it was pretty refreshing to see the A-list sporting loungewear looks just like we were last summer, we’re even more excited about seeing the outfits our favourite celebrities have been wearing as they’ve re-emerged this summer. Whether it’s a warm-weather break or a walk through the
Honestly, This Is the Only Pair of Trousers That Keeps Me Cool Right Now
July 21, 2021 at 07:00AM I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty warm right now. As I type, I’m hiding away from the heatwave and trying to remain cool with all the curtains shut and windows open. Of course, as a fashion editor, I’ve spent a lot of time considering
We’ve Missed Celebrity Street Style, But These 17 Outfits Make Up for Lost Time
July 21, 2021 at 07:00AM Even though it was pretty refreshing to see the A-list sporting loungewear looks just like we were last summer, we’re even more excited about seeing the outfits our favourite celebrities have been wearing as they’ve re-emerged this summer. Whether it’s a warm-weather break or a walk through the