For many of us, money can be a major source of stress, with shockingly little taught to us in school and by our parents who grew up in a different time and don’t quite grasp our lifestyles. And with so much lingering taboo around speaking about money openly, it’s easy […]
For decades, the blazer has been synonymous with workwear, from the power-shoulder look of the ‘80s to the oversized, menswear-inspired silhouettes of the last few years. But having spent time away from the office as a result of the pandemic, the work staple has undergone a transformation of sorts. At […]
When Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly fronted the cover of GQ recently with an ardent display of passion, the response was visceral. ‘True Romance’ read the headline, while Fox’s social caption was even more… intense. “The tale of two outcasts and star crossed lovers caught in the throes of […]
I’ve never been a quitter. That’s not a brag: I’ve stayed in shitty jobs for far too long, failed to end relationships that had clearly passed their expiration dates, and wasted so much time struggling through other meaningless commitments that no longer served me. I’ve stuck things out when there […]
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 22: Singer Whitney Houston accepts the Winner of International – Favorite Artist Award onstage at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) In Haitian mythology, the idea of what […]
Is it me or does everyone have a cold at the moment? I’ve just emerged from a week of sniffles, hot soup, duvet days and Bake Off reruns. It was my first illness since lockdown began and I had almost forgotten how to look after myself. Getting ill and struggling […]
From gravity-defying afros to waist-length braids, experimentation has always been an integral part of Black style. Despite decades of being overlooked by the beauty industry, Black women have carved out a space to use beauty innovatively, often as a means of self-expression. Take the empowering TikTok hashtag #BlackGirlMagic, for example, […]
Daddy. I’m face to face with Kristen Stewart in a London hotel room, talking about Spencer, the sublime, Pablo Larraín-directed drama in which she plays Princess Diana, when at the most inconvenient moment possible I draw a blank. Except for one word: Daddy. I’m cursing this pinnacle of all intrusive […]
Recently, while at a nail appointment, I didn’t so much choose my polish colour as it chose me. I realised as I was spinning the glass bottle of OPI Malaga Wine between my palms, that over the past week, I had been subliminally influenced into a burgundy manicure. It’s not […]
Florence Pugh has been somewhat of a hair chameleon of late. First she chopped in a full fringe, then she swapped her signature blonde lengths for a smoky brunette shade ahead of a new film role. Now she has switched things up once more — and her new cut might […]
