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[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I see a lot of chatter on Twitter about the ‘infantilising’ of beauty products but I draw a distinction between witty collaborations and let’s say, Barbie lip gloss. Let’s not forget that Kawaii products – which are invariable cute and ostensibly childish – are part of an important subculture …

“Gossip Girl” (the original) followed five (give or take) WASP-y, ultra wealthy Manhattan teenagers as they did normal teenage things like start an affair with a married Duchess or buy a burlesque club. Following the show’s success, “rich girl” beauty trends exploded on the runway: shiny, healthy hair with loose …

When an urge to smoke strikes, remember that although it may be intense, it will probably pass within five to 10 minutes whether or not you smoke a cigarette. Each time you resist a craving successfully, you’re one step closer to stopping smoking for good. 1. Set a date and …

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’ve realised that sticks, in several forms, form the majority of make up that I use. I need to say, ahead of the post, that these are really quite pricy at £45 each, but I’m realising more and more that Hourglass is positioning themselves very much at the luxury …

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Blunder Cover has had so much publicity lately that I’d be surprised if you haven’t already heard of it. In a nutshell, it’s a concealer/foundation hybrid that blends like a dream and gives sheer to full coverage, depending on the finish you prefer. Blunder Cover Monika Blunder Beauty I …

Now you may had heard that it is not advisable to wash the vagina with anything, even water. It might even sound shocking, right? Here are some reasons why Health workers discourage douching (1) The vagina, like other parts of the body, has bacteria. A healthy vagina has both good …

You may have heard of virtue signaling, where people publicly support a social cause to boast their moral clout. But what about vacation signaling? Your skin gets glowy, hydrated, and sun-kissed, broadcasting that you’ve just returned from some r&r in a beautiful, anywhere-but-here locale. The best part is (and come …

Boris Johnson has rejected Brussels’ latest attempt to iron out problems with the post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland, insisting that the withdrawal agreement signed last year must be renegotiated. A series of proposals published by the European Commission on Monday with the aim of easing implementation of the Northern Ireland …

[unpaid/sample] It’s sooooo long since I’ve smelled a Michael Kors fragrance but always liked them for their ‘it’s sweet and we don’t care’ attitude. I like some sweetness in a fragrance – and I love jasmine so this is very much my kind of scent. I also like the older …

[unpaid/sample] In the middle of last night’s rain storm, I was cosily ensconced in a hot, Ishga fuelled bath easing off my muscles after a strenuous day, watching Olympic catch up on my iPlayer. It was just perfect. While I’m quite flexible, I do get really sore hips and lower …