Are Stick-On False Nails Making A Come-Back?
If you're anything like me, your last memory of wearing stick-on nails is 2005, when a 12-year-old-you was desperately trying to glue on a set of Claire's Accessories finest Frenchies in preparation...
View ArticleI Tried The Frank Body Shimmer Scrub And It Did Not Turn Me Into Britney Spears
As a 47-year-old mom of two who has never been to Ibiza, I'm pretty sure I'm not the target customer for the new limited edition Shimmer Scrub from Australian beauty brand Frank, which is basically...
View ArticleH&M UK Converts Plastic Bag Charges In To £1million Cash For Children
H&M has donated £1 million from plastic bag charges to support Unicef's work for children in emergencies like in South Sudan Nyapour, from South Sudan, was only 9 when conflict came to her...
View ArticleWhy Sustainable Fashion Is Amazing For Profits, Customers And The Whole World
The UK fashion industry makes up around £26 billion of the economy and is set to grow even more over the next five years. But how much of the clothing is actually ethically sourced and made? Cotton...
View ArticleSuperlative Alternative: Organic Cotton
Today, cotton is the second most used fibre in apparel manufacture, after synthetics. And I've found the subject of organic cotton one of the most frequently discussed when talking about sustainable...
View Article5 Reasons Why You Won't See Me In A Male Romper
We all know fashion is constantly recycled and trends comes around full circle. Denim, pleats, rose-tinted sunglasses and playsuits. But every so often, a trend leaves even the most forward thinking...
View ArticleWhat Are The Benefits Of Custom Made Hair Extensions?
If you fall into the category of wearing hair extensions more often than not (and by not I mean would not be seen dead without them - cue emergency oversized glasses and headscarf should they removed),...
View ArticleBuilding House Of Khadi - An Ethical Fashion Label
Settling back at home after wintering in Goa, India, where I launched the House of Khadi beach boutique in Ashwem. Spring has sprung and Londoners have got a jolly little skip in their step! I'm...
View ArticleYou're So Vain: How Menswear Is Flexing Its Muscles
Ever since the 'boyfriend jean' and the 'boyfriend blazer' entered fashion's lexicon, menswear has been flexing its muscles. Right Said Fred should really re-release their 80's triumph. If it's not the...
View ArticleWill Banning Thin Models In France Create A Healthier Fashion World?
The new anti-thin law is now being enforced on French couturiers. Doctors have to provide certificates that prove models are a certain BMI before they walk up and down their runway. Many are...
View ArticleThe Solution To Sweat-Proof Makeup
Summer is very nearly here- hurrah! We've only been wishing for it since the first day of winter 2016 and with the last month being a total, but typical, British washout, it really could not come soon...
View ArticleA Guide To Keeping Your Clothes Looking Great For Longer
Despite our clothing coming complete with washing labels, we all still have washing disasters. Jumpers halve in size, dresses misshape, and colours run. So, I got to thinking, maybe a post that offers...
View ArticleBeauty, Mindfulness And Transparency: This Is How We Create A New Vision For...
If you asked me what I strive for, I would answer: beauty. And with beauty, I don't mean a set of standards and perfect proportions. With beauty, I mean the coming together of inspired creativity,...
View ArticleLittle Mix's One Love Manchester Outfits Are A Symbol Of Defiance Not 'Shame'
Watching footage of the One Love Manchester concert I was filled with a sense of pride that we can all work together to fill the world with love. But apparently some viewers were left with something...
View ArticleFighting Climate Change With Your Wardrobe
If, like many, you are left feeling disheartened by the recent decision of President Trump to pull the United States out of the Paris climate agreement, you might be also feeling powerless about what...
View ArticleThe Innovative Cruelty-Free Materials That Will Replace Leather
"Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable, we must alter it every six months", said Oscar Wilde. And change has become synonymous with the fashion industry: nowhere do things change as swiftly as...
View ArticleTips For Planning A Successful Fashion Event
Image credit - Unsplash In the coming months the UK will see some of the biggest events hit the fashion calendar. From the British Style Collective event in Liverpool to the exclusive setting of London...
View ArticleNude Is The New Black
Nude is the new black. Nude is much brighter and feminine than black - perfect for this summer. It can be worn with all other colours and look great and it is just as versatile as black. All my basic...
View ArticleHair-Care Tips For Dads To Live By
To mark Father's Day, which is fast approaching, here are some tips on how dads can go about styling and maintaining their look when time is of the essence. Keep cuts regular If you find you are always...
View ArticleSaying Farewell
Last month, Liz Earle, MBE, beauty creator, author, TV presenter, charity founder and co-founder of Liz Earle Beauty Co. decided to step down from her namesake beauty brand. Here she reflects on the...
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