When Kim Kardashian walked up the Metropolitan Museum’s stairs at this year’s Met Gala wearing Marilyn Monroe’s famed Jean Louis dress from 1962, it sparked its share of controversy. Not only was the dress, which she’d borrowed from Ripley’s Believe Or Not!, not in line with the gala’s theme of […]
The “Panama hat” — characterised by a circular shape, thick band, and straw material — has long been a summer fashion staple. But while the headgear is beloved for its functional design that protects wearers from the sun, what many of its fans don’t know is that the hat was […]
Competition and judgment — can friendship exist without them? If you say the worst possible thing about yourself that others could say about you, does it take away the idea’s power? How do we not let unrequited love wreck us? These are just some of the questions Lisa Taddeo explores […]
Ever since you were a child you’ve known the moon and perhaps she’s known you too. Every night, she was there, sometimes as slight as a fingernail clipping and sometimes as heavy as a coin on a corpse’s eye. You might have wished upon her in every iteration, drawn to […]
If you’ve ever agitatedly switched from tab to tab, searching the multitude of streaming services for something to watch, you’re in good company. I embarrassingly allocate a lot of my monthly funds into entertainment subscription platforms — Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, Apple TV — you name it, I’ve got it. For someone who […]
From skin cancer to burns, fine lines to pigmentation, we’re all aware of the damaging effects UV rays have on skin, so for many of us, buying a day moisturiser that also contains SPF is a total no-brainer. Hydrated skin and sun protection – tick. But a study presented at […]
Here’s one way to alienate yourself from your current friendship group: announce to God and the entire internet that you desire a whole new set of friends, specifically “Bad Bitches” or rather “baddies” who have similar prospects in their careers and dating life, and, most importantly, are as physically attractive […]
If you’re an R29 regular, you’ll know that we preach sun protection all year round — even more so when the weather is this hot. Staying in the shade, wearing a broad spectrum, high factor sunscreen and donning a hat and sunglasses are a must to shield skin against harsh […]
As we reckon with a global climate emergency, many of us are looking inwards at our own choices in the hope of minimising our impact on the planet. For me, that meant starting with my wardrobe. It’s no secret that the fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries […]
I like the way my tinted sunscreen makes my skin look, but beyond that, I love that it’s protecting me from UV damage, wrinkles, and potential skin cancer. However, if I’m honest, the fact that it makes my skin look dewy and reflective but also bare yet still better than […]
