Diane Ackerman 
The UK is no stranger to wet weather so securing yourself a good quality pair of waterproof wellington boots ahead of the rainy seasons is an essential for many. While a designer pair of Hunter wellington boots would set you back in the region of £100, shoppers have found a similar style of shoe at … Read more
“Every single session all the media were outside camped with their stepladders, and cameras and lenses and everything,” her personal trainer Jenni Rivett recalled in a 2018 interview. “ It wasn’t her that asked for all this. I remember one of her strategies was that she was going to wear the same Virgin Active sweatshirt … Read more
There’s ample evidence to suggest that the effects of climate change will (and, in some cases, already do) disproportionately affect communities of color, but those groups aren’t always proactively included in conversations about how to mitigate its effects. According to a recent Yale study, only 12% of Black adults in the U.S. have heard of … Read more
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“The best hair gel is going to give you the most hold with versatility,” says pro hairstylist Mideyah Parker. “Meaning you can use it in the foundation of the hairstyle to create the look you’re going for, or you can use it at the end as a finishing touch to secure out of place hair.” … Read more
Colourful, cacophonic and a round-the-clock adventure – in Bangkok gilded royal palaces are sited next to shopping malls containing their own theatres and urban parks. Bangkok lives large: it plays in sky bars, night markets and open-air theatres. It prays at Buddhist temples, Catholic churches, ornate mosques and Hindu temples. In a city that serves … Read more
This season, fashion has largely chosen to react to the current socio political and economic chaos with a kind of peaceful protest expressed through softness and prettiness. These attributes are, of course, often found in lingerie, by which Anna October is always inspired. “My constant thinking is about the female body and femininity and how … Read more
Packed with greens, mushrooms and oozing cheddar, this hearty pasta bake is an easy way to feed the family. We’ve used Tesco Finest cavolo nero here as it has a sweeter and more rounded flavour than traditional kale. To prepare, shred finely, or remove the leaves from the stems for a softer texture. Prep/cook 1 … Read more
Aussie swimwear brand Bydee loved by celebrities such as Bella Hadid and Millie Bobby Brown has just launched its new swimwear and resort wear collection. Baci Di Mare is an enchanting love letter to the Mediterranean with each print capturing the beauty of an Italian summer. Seamlessly blending the vibrancy of summer with timeless Italian … Read more
Roland Mouret knows his customer well. Leafing through the rails of clothing in the bright, high-ceilinged studio space he shares with Self-Portrait’s Han Chong, it was hard not to be struck by their tactile, near-seductive desirability—especially for the kind of sleek urban woman (with a handful of events to attend every week) that is his … Read more
South-east Asia has it all: thanks to the dazzling variety in landscapes, cultures and religions, both within and between nations, it’s one of the most diverse regions on the planet. It’s what makes it such an extraordinarily popular place to holiday – there really is something for everyone. But its many blessings in that regard … Read more
