Many people remember Madonna’s the Blonde Ambition Tour in 1990, when she stepped on stage in a Jean Paul Gaultier corset, but when we think about the history of corsets, we go back in the time when they were actually seen as very controversial. For some people, corsets were a terrible instrument that deformed a woman’s body, but years later such perception changed. Corsets were born by women and sometimes men used to wear them too. Catherine de Medici is…
The importance of vitamins has been instilled in us since childhood. Mantras such as ‘eating carrots will allow you to see in the dark’, ‘oranges will keep colds away’ and ‘eating spinach makes you strong’ were commonplace at the dinner table, all relaying the importance of a vitamin-rich diet and the foods that help us to achieve it. While vitamins are crucial for a healthy, functioning body on the inside, they’re also vital when it comes to skincare. As well…
Somehow, everyone’s mood changes as December knocks on the door. Christmas time is filled with pleasant things that bring joy to your life. You like to spend your days visiting loved ones and going to the Christmas market with friends. Christmas movies, hot chocolate, gingerbread cookies and sweatshirts make the perfect afternoon spent at home, but your cosy space still misses a special item: a scented candle. Scented candles are not just a simple home accessory that you place in…
This is the perfect time to enjoy a night at the cinema. November and December are well known among the movie lovers for being the best months where the most anticipated movies are released, especially those that will totally be nominated for an Academy Award. Apart from this, in November and December, due to the cold weather most people tend to stay home and spend their free time watching movies. Some organize a friends gathering with good wine, popcorns, beers,…
Whether it’s for a special occasion, holiday or simply just a self-care kind of day, pedicures can make you feel that little bit more polished (excuse the pun!). We spoke to Beauty Expert and founder of one of London’s most popular nail bars, Nails & Brows Mayfair, to get the lowdown on all of the pedicure tips and hacks to keep in mind, whether you’re treating yourself to a salon session or doing them yourself at home. What is a traditional…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and that means presents, sweets, parties, and most importantly, holiday booze. If you’re already feeling eggnog’d out just thinking about the holidays, try one of these 91 cocktails we’ve gathered—from hot buttery rum drinks to sparkling pomegranate spritzers. They’re just festive enough to get you into the swing of the season without being garnished with an actual candy cane. …
Pregnancy is a time of both beauty and adjustment, as fluctuating hormones can change everything you once knew about your skin and body. That said, it’s important to honor yourself during this time by getting in touch with and knowing your unique needs. Below, are some of the most common skin concerns women encounter during this time of transition—from pregnancy and beyond—and tips from woman’s skincare brand Amareta founders, Claire Zhao and Jen White, to help you manage. Pregnancy Acne Androgens, a type of male hormones that arise during…
Sometimes you think that planning your Christmas holidays is an easy job, but let me prove you wrong: you have to choose the perfect location, book the tickets and stay at a wonderful hotel. The situation can get more complicated if you are not visiting Wien or Paris, but you are headed to skiing in the mountains. Skiing… that is when stuff can get really bad, especially if you are a fashion enthusiast, because you do not know what to…
Winona Ryder was everyone’s favourite in the 90s. She managed to get important roles in some of the most famous movies from the 90s, which absolutely made her one of the most coveted actresses of the time. She was known for her beautiful look and those cold eyes of hers managed to get the attention of Johnny Depp, whom she dated for many years. Everyone knows her as Winona Ryder, but her real name is actually Winona Laura Horowitz. She…
As we prepare to enter a new decade, Vivienne Westwood is reviving an element of her past: the corset. Not the traditional, rib-crushing kind that women were lacing themselves into back in the 16th Century – but the empowering, punk-infused version she unleashed in her Harris Tweed collection in 1987. The British fashion designer, who first incorporated corsets into her punk aesthetic in the 1970s, reimagined the garment through a lens of female power, rather than oppression. Now, one of her most…
