For eleven months of the year, I’m an all-black-everything kinda girl, but as soon as the festive season rolls around I have an incessant need to put glitter on everything. If you don’t share this sickness (it really is a sickness) or ire on the side of understated – regardless what month it is – then I assure you, embracing sparkle doesn’t have to be maximalist. … [Read more...] about We’re really into these festive nail art designs (and minimalists will be too)
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These guys are getting manicures and we’re so here for it
PSA: nail art isn’t just for girls – in fact, no part of beauty is. Sure, it’s traditionally seen as ‘feminine’, but Yorkie bars were traditionally seen as masculine and we all know that’s ridiculous. Beauty is self-care and shouldn’t be bound to any gender – besides, more and more people are challenging gender stereotypes. A manicure doesn’t have to be a big deal … [Read more...] about These guys are getting manicures and we’re so here for it
17 pictures that prove blunt-cut bobs are the coolest hairstyle going
Some things are just inherently cool, like leather jackets, flat whites and those precarious little beanies that skaters wear. Take one look at Instagram and you’ll see that blunt-cut bobs are firmly in that category – especially when worn with said leather jacket and beanie. Blunt bobs have a seriously effortless vibe to them but don’t be fooled; shorter doesn’t mean … [Read more...] about 17 pictures that prove blunt-cut bobs are the coolest hairstyle going
This breakout nail art trend is filling our Instagram feeds
I’ve had a lifelong love affair with nail art. In my teenage years, I’d dip my nails in vodka and press newspaper on them. I was obsessed with the infamous Barry M crackle polish (not to mention carefully-dotted Tipp-ex polka dots). Nowadays, nail art looks a little more advanced. The breakout trend filling our feeds? Wave nails. Wave nails combine bits of all the best nail … [Read more...] about This breakout nail art trend is filling our Instagram feeds
These copper hair shades will make you want a colour change
I think autumn gets a bad rap. Yes, it means summer is over – did it even begin? – and yes, it can be an absolute nightmare to dress for – freezing in the mornings, boiling by lunchtime – but it’s all my warm-toned dreams come true. So, you can imagine my joy at the copper hair trend. Bonfires, golden leaves, pumpkin spice: super-warm tones are … [Read more...] about These copper hair shades will make you want a colour change