Trigger warning: this piece references eating disorders, suicidal ideation, and sensitive content regarding body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). I was 20 years old the first time I heard of the term Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), and learning about it made me realise that I could be suffering from the disorder. I […]
You don’t often hear the words ‘Amazon’ and ‘luxury beauty’ together in the same sentence. The first is where we go for paperbacks and discounted electronics, not usually indulgent, hydrating serums and luxurious night masks. Now, though, all of that has changed thanks to the launch of Luxury Stores at […]
There was a time when you couldn’t scroll through Instagram without being bombarded by pictures of shelfies, each one groaning with tens of serums, moisturisers and other tinctures. You’d almost always spot cult buys from the likes of Drunk Elephant, Glossier and Summer Fridays — but only the coolest of […]
When I met Scarlett Johansson at The Outset HQ in Manhattan’s Flatiron district, she exuded cool boss vibes, power-walking from a conference room to a rustic leather couch in the entryway. She sported a freshly-chopped haircut styled with a subtle wave, which she tells me is a byproduct of wearing […]
It’s no secret that model Kaia Gerber is one of today’s most in-demand It girls. Now, the 21-year-old model is bringing her style DNA to Zara. On Sunday, the Spanish brand announced the partnership with Gerber, set to debut on October 4. “My starting point for this collaboration with Zara […]
All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey which can only mean one thing: time to start reading books again. If you fell into a summer book slump, the autumn weather is a sign to take notice of your TBR pile. Beyond ushering in the end of feral […]
Charlotte, 31, had a tough time growing up with her biological mother and now considers her friends to be her family. But that isn’t the only reason she wants to bring her good friend Farouk* to the UK. Farouk is gay and lives in Morocco where homosexuality is illegal. “In […]
My friend Jemma and I decided long ago via WhatsApp message that autumn is the only truly sexy season. “Summer is too sweaty for sex,” she said. “In spring, you get sabotaged by pollen – too sneezy,” I said. “And winter is obviously too cold to get naked.” Therefore, empirically, […]
I’ve always been relatively low-maintenance when it comes to my hair. I don’t really use styling products (unless I need to lock in a ‘do for a special occasion), and my wash day routine is an easy, breezy three-step regimen of shampoo, conditioner, and hair oil. When it comes to […]
“Put some care into making sure you’re truly yourself.” That’s the takeaway for Twitch streamer Melissa Croft, which is interesting considering the self-titled “Xtreme Makeup Athlete” is best known on Twitch for her full-body cosplay designs using just makeup and body paint. But no matter how many different colours Croft, […]
