• The Best Beauty Advent Calendars of 2022

    Advent calendars have long been an exciting way to count down to Christmas. In recent years, both luxury and drugstore brands have been releasing make-up filled versions. Often they are are elaborate and come with a high price tag, yet the products usually add up to more than the...
  • The Best Vegan Beauty Products

    The vegan beauty industry is absolutely booming, and it is predicted to continue its growth, with a market value currently estimated at over £11 billion and a projection to reach over £15 billion by 2026. If a product is termed “animal-friendly” or “plant-based”, there is a chance it still...
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    The History Of Drag Culture

    When you hear the term ‘drag’, it is likely that images of bright colours, big wigs, and unparalleled skill in makeup artistry spring to mind. However, while this may be true for those in the industry, drag has also impacted everyday makeup wearers (yes, even you ‘no makeup, makeup...
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    Recommendations of Female-Owned Lifestyle Businesses

    Throughout March we have been celebrating International Women’s Month and to commemorate this,Lucy lists her favourite female-owned style, makeup and skincare brands!...
  • Eyebrows Throughout the Years

    Lucy Tombs In one of my previous articles we discussed style icons throughout the decades, well, now it’s time to talk brows. Eyebrows are a staple part of anyone’s makeup routine and can be styled, groomed and plucked to achieve that perfect arch or fluffy effect. I think we...
  • Magazines for a New Generation: how ‘girly mags’ have become Political, Powerful, and Personal

    Go into any corner shop and go to the magazine aisle. What do you see? It’ll probably be a fairly strong distinction between ‘men’s’ and ‘women’s’ magazines, a line drawn between pink and blue, between fashion and cars. Granted, change has been occurring, and more and more people are...
  • Feeling Sweaty? How To Keep Up With Skin And Hair Care In The Summer

    Summer is here and that can be a great thing for some, and a horrid time for others. The blue skies, long evenings, and glorious temperatures allow you to work on your tan, dust off those sandals, and stow away the layers of clothing you’ve been burrowed in during...