According to antiquated fashion rules none of us should subscribe to, there are some colour combinations that should never be worn together. Navy blue and black, for example, are often regarded as ugly because (gasp!) they look too similar. Or, purple and green, which is often compared to a certain […]
Despite its detrimental toll on my work week, staying up into the wee hours of the night and swimming in a sea of blue light is one of my favourite activities. The side effects? Puffy eye bags, foggy brain cells, a fear of the generic iPhone alarm, an overarching distaste […]
At the age of five I became an auntie for the first time. I didn’t really know what that meant or how it would impact my family, only that there was a brand-new baby and I was her auntie. My understanding of what it was to be someone’s auntie was […]
Right this way to find your new favourite cleanser Everybody has their own opinion on the most important step of the skincare routine. But if you don’t wash your face properly with the best cleanser for your skin’s needs, then the rest is redundant, because the products that follow just […]
Lisa Oxenham talks to a Traditional Chinese Medicine expert and discovers the top libido boosting natural remedies Image courtesy of Escapada Defining libido generally is tricky. We are all individuals and have different thoughts around what’s ‘normal’. Some of us might be highly sexual and others might be rarely interested. […]
It’s not just our skin struggling with dehydration in the winter – hair can also become dry, coarse and rough. Luckily, we’ve rounded up the best shampoos to save the day… If you’re having a tough time with dry hair, enough is enough. You don’t have to put up with […]
A guide to your new favourite brands While we could argue there’s still a lot of work to do to make our industry more size inclusive, plus size clothing brands have come a long way. Thanks to models and style icons including Crystal Renn, Ashley Graham and Paloma Elsesser (who […]
Nestled in the mountains of Snowdonia is a surf pool concept Wavegarden which suits everyone from beginners to pro surfers. Our Beauty and Style Director Lisa Oxenham goes for a test ride… I consider myself to be a water sports enthusiast. When I finished my degree, I became a swimming […]
The concept of the “best job” is subjective – surely it’s the job that you find most rewarding while still being able to pay your bills, whether that’s a job share, a freelance role, or no job at all. At the same time, it’s definitely interesting to check out new […]
The last days of Aquarius season are upon us. But the Aquarian influence on our collective is far from over, heralded by Mercury’s ingress into Aquarius on the 14th — just in time to add something eclectic and unexpected to our Valentine’s Day plans. Of course, with Pluto making a […]
