No more topping up your lippie after your lunchbreak (or third glass of red), the blurred lip trend answers our low-maintenance prayers – and looks great too. The hazy lip look has been doing the rounds for a few years now, cropping up on catwalks season after season, but what better occasion to talk about it than a day dedicated to all things kissing? Pucker up. Time to ditch … [Read more...] about Why now is the perfect time to try out the blurred lips trend
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Let’s celebrate the love (with lots of colour)
Well, we’ve had a mighty fine month celebrating Pride so far, but our glitter pots haven’t ran out yet. Pride month culminates in an epic, all-out parade through London. Good cause, good times, good excuse to share the love. There’s only one rule when it comes to Pride: anything goes. But… if you do need a hand with the dressing up side of things, we’ve pulled together a … [Read more...] about Let’s celebrate the love (with lots of colour)
The rise of the mini fringe (or inspiration for your next haircut)
A bit like when your mum cut your fringe in primary school, but much cooler. Baby bangs, micro fringe, mini fringe; Audrey Hepburn put the cropped cut on the map, Uma Thurman’s was killer in Pulp Fiction, and my Instagram feed reminds me on the daily why heading to the salon would be a good idea. The conventional ‘mini fringe’ is cut straight for a fresh, modern vibe. It’s … [Read more...] about The rise of the mini fringe (or inspiration for your next haircut)
We prove that short hair is a (very) good idea
So maybe Emily Ratajkowski didn’t quite take the pixie plunge (that pic was a wig, shucks), but, she’s given us some serious salon inspiration, and we’re ready for more. Cara Delevingne has been at it more recently, debuting a blunt-cut bob for the Puma campaign, so is this the cut to be testing out for the summer? I’d say so. Keeping hair shorter has endless perks – … [Read more...] about We prove that short hair is a (very) good idea
Why you should try pastel nails at your next mani appointment
I know it, you know it, you’re going to get your nails done soon. Would you be here otherwise? Nada. So, before your inevitable appointment, we’re serving up a dollop of manicure inspiration. Yep, summer is in full force, and although the temperature doesn’t actually determine our choice of nail polish, I do like to keep my fingertips fresh and bright come sunshine … [Read more...] about Why you should try pastel nails at your next mani appointment