There are two types of cosmetics, in my analysis. Lipstick and mascara. Oh, and blusher. Hang on: and powder and eyeliner and moisturiser and perfume and hairspray. Blimey, there are loads. And styling mousse and hair dye and spray tan ...
Read More »Can a model’s monobrow help women embrace body hair?
When the model Sophia Hadjipanteli accidentally tinted her blond eyebrows black, she decided to show off her non-normative body hair, rather than reach for the wax strips. It has worked wonders for her career. She has since amassed 169,000 Instagram ...
Read More »Glossies so white: the data that reveals the problem with British magazine covers
Women’s magazine editors have always understood the importance of a good cover. An illustration of Queen Victoria’s bust, surrounded by stylish women behaving as domestic role models, was credited with propelling Mrs Beeton’s The Englishwoman’s Domestic Magazine to bestseller status ...
Read More »Nothing brings out tiny violins like pretty people moaning. But might they have a point? | Arwa Mahdawi
It’s tough being beautiful. Other women, women who are not so genetically blessed, despise you, you see. They worry you will steal their husband. They get together with their average-looking friends and say nasty things behind your inordinately elegant back. ...
Read More »Cold feet: spring shoes for a rainy day – in pictures
Some of these are waterproof, some are splash-proof and some may need a spray of Scotchguard – but none will leave you with soggy toes
Read More »From winter to spring: how to moisturise your makeup routine
Your skin may well be suffering at the moment; the prolonged cold period has left my skin as dry as a desert – and dry skin is no fun. I am sure a lot of you can relate. However, the ...
Read More »Thoroughbreds prep and Cardi B’s shades: fashion lessons from 2018’s pop culture
Sustainable dressing from the VA’s Fashioned From Nature A Greenpeace T-shirt featured in the VA exhibition. Photograph: Victoria and Albert Museum, London In a world of canvas bags and reusable water bottles, thinking about the environment when buying clothes is ...
Read More »PAQ: the YouTube streetwear show making a scene in men’s fashion
Just about every person in the world is wearing luxury sportswear these days. But can you really run in those Gucci jogging bottoms? And what exactly are Yeezy Boosts boosting? These are just some of the questions that PAQ (pronounced ...
Read More »‘Once we’re dead, we’re dead’: Dolce and Gabbana say label will die with them
Italian fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana say the Dolce Gabbana label will die with them. “Once we’re dead, we’re dead. I don’t want a Japanese designer to start designing Dolce Gabbana,” Gabbana, 55, said in an interview with ...
Read More »Beach bum: what to wear to the seaside – in pictures
A trip to the beach might seem unfathomable right now, but spring is in the air and before you know it, you’ll be packing last year’s threadbare shorts for your summer holiday. Get ahead of the game with our top ...
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