Knowing how to travel light is an art that very few master. And, whenever I spot a woman leaving for a summer vacation trip with a small suitcase, I’m certain she knows how to have a capsule wardrobe. Moreover, I assure you she’ll be the one sporting great looks during her vacation instead of those … Read more
Around May and June, several young people will take a gap year and travel before starting university. Additionally, there’s a new phenomenon that’s been growing, a micro-trend, if you will, called the grey gap year. In short, retired couples are taking long-haul trips for extended periods. This is because their children have already left the … Read more
The Blazer has become one of the most well known and timeless garments worldwide. So much so, that the term is used nowadays to describe almost any kind of jacket, which is not at all correct. The Blazer is a very specific Jacket with a particular purpose. Therefore let’s do a little history of fashion … Read more
Buying vintage jewellery is like going on a treasure hunt. Indeed, finding a unique designer piece from the ’80s, for example, is a tremendous joy for costume jewellery enthusiasts. If you, too, love retro accessories and want to wear unique necklaces, rings or brooches that you don’t see around, there are a few points you … Read more
In these times of online dating platforms, it’s become quite normal for people to swipe carelessly through countless profile pictures, judging the book by its cover. So we’ve asked ourselves, what makes a person more attractive than others, and what steps should you take to achieve that? Although you can’t tell much about a person … Read more
As we enter spring, I’ve been thinking about the one basic staple that helps you better transition from winter to summer, the white t-shirt. Because, when it comes to transitioning pieces, nothing is as versatile as the minimalist tee; one of the most timeless pieces you can own! Although you can find very affordable white … Read more
Cameron Diaz is excited about ageing, and so are we. Although almost thirty years have passed since her first movie, the blockbuster The Mask, the actress has maintained gorgeous, glowing skin. Consequently, with her no-beauty routine and having written The Body Book and The Longevity Book, Cameron Diaz has become a mentor for many women, … Read more
Watching Inventing Anna, a new Netflix series based on a true story, made me think how luxury fashion helped the con artist Anna Delvey succeed in fooling so many people. Known as the Soho Grifter, she took “fake till you make it” to the next level. That is, she duped New York’s elite into believing … Read more
The natural aging process results in visible lines, thinner, drier skin, and a loss of youthful fullness. The environment and lifestyle choices can age the skin prematurely. Today, there are many non-invasive facial treatments or minimally invasive procedures that give you a youthful appearance without having to resort to surgery and have the benefit … Read more
Every little thing you do matters. Each of your actions will create impressions far beyond its intention. Impressions that will not only impact your life, but also everyone else around you. The way you smiled at that stranger; the way you crossed your legs that afternoon. The ripples that every single step you’ll take will … Read more
Gone are the days when reaching the pinnacle of wealth, the very rich learned and enjoyed the pleasures of sartorial luxury. Back in the days, the style and sense of fashion of the aristocracy and old money was the aspirational goal for the new rich, who saw in the dress codes an entry ticket to … Read more
What exactly is ageism? While prejudice has been around forever, the word “ageism “is relatively new. The term was coined in 1969 by Robert Neil Butler to describe discrimination against seniors and patterned on sexism and racism. It refers to a socially constructed way of discriminating older persons based on negative attitudes and stereotypes about ageing and … Read more
If James Bond were a Russian spy, he would wear a Vostok Amphibia watch. “Amphibia, Vostok Amphibia”. This week I finally saw the latest James Bond film, No time to die “. Again, I enjoyed what I like best in the franchise; exotic sceneries, beautiful people, great cars and motorcycles, finest sartorialism (Tom Ford bespoke) … Read more
If you’re tapped into the beauty world, you’ve likely heard about Westman Atelier, the scaled-back, high luxurious makeup brand line launched in 2018. The clean beauty brand is founded by a longtime Hollywood makeup artist, Gucci Westman, with ties to such stars as Halle Berry, Reese Witherspoon and Anne Hathaway. Her beauty tactics are sought … Read more
It’s time to wave goodbye to the ultra-ironed hair trend and welcome back the ’90s easy-breezy curls because, finally, the natural curly hairstyle is trending not only on Instagram and TikTok but also on the runway shows for Fall/Winter 2021. Remember Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman? That’s exactly the new hairstyle trend we’re going for … Read more
Shopping online from the comfort of our homes has certainly made our lives easier. But only when our purchases are exactly what we expected and fit like a glove, which sadly is not always the case. Additionally, being a Plus Size like myself can make buying without trying on even more difficult to get it … Read more
I’ve been discovering many new beauty tricks on social media and I love it. It saves me a lot of time and surely, it’s fun. Except some of these tricks seem kind of dangerous and that made me question what dermatologists say about them. That’s why I’ve done my research and I am breaking down … Read more
Women love to be pampered. Nothing makes us feel more special than entering a hotel bathroom to find all the fabulous beauty products waiting for us. Therefore, we have created a list of the hotels with the highest quality toiletries. Travellers have higher and higher expectations, whether on vacations or business trips. When choosing where … Read more
It is undeniable, there’s been a rise of fashion mature influencers on Instagram, and we find their accounts a fantastic source of inspiration on how to best style over 40, 50, 60 women. But, let’s face it, finding the right outfit after 40 (and more) is challenging. Suddenly, our bodies start changing, and we no … Read more
For some years now, fashion has relaxed the boundary between beach and city. I see more and more chic and stylish women wearing flip-flops, espadrilles, hats and straw bags in the city. Nobody argues that a Panama hat is an instant mood-lifter. Especially this year, with the prospect of life going back to normal, we … Read more
The classic white summer dress is great, but what’s even better is the white summer jumpsuit. And cute tunics, of course! While looking for weightless outfits for hot summer days, I couldn’t stop thinking about all of the loose-fitting clothing that I’ve ever owned. Staying away from tight clothes has always been my golden rule. … Read more
Besides fun dance and song challenges, TikTok is also becoming the go-to app for designers, luxury fashion houses and people looking for fashion inspiration and styling tricks. The designer Claudya Moreira has already gained almost 200k followers showing women how to style and wear a scarf. In fact, she can turn a scarf into tops, … Read more
Why is it that even after all the detox teas, meditation, scented candles and wonderful salt baths you’re still feeling tired or stressed? Is there something wrong with you? If you’ve tried all the self-care routines your friends recommend and the ones you see on Instagram and Tik-Tok yet your life continues to feel far … Read more