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“Not because happiness exists, that over-hasty profit from imminent loss, not out of curiosity, or to practice the heart… But because being here is much, and because all that’s here seems to need us.” In the bleak winter of 1922, a “hurricane of the spirit” swept the ailing and downtrodden Rainer Maria Rilke (December 4, […]
In a year that tested our patience, emotions, resilience and bank balances, our choices in beauty and skincare products seemed to reflect our collective mood: we needed to be looked after. A month-by-month breakdown of the best selling beauty products of 2020, revealed some interesting shopping trends. Somewhat unsurprisingly, hand sanitiser and luxury handsoap topped […]
When it comes to this time of the year, it’s totally normal for skin to seem seriously dull. In fact, beyond looking a little lacklustre, it could possibly be feeling tight, dry and sore. If there’s one thing that the beauty world is certain of, it’s that cold weather is rarely good news for your […]
During 2020, it’s safe to say my style was built solely on comfort. Like so many, working from home meant I barely left the house, save from walking the dogs. Living in Scotland and being the sort of person who feels the chill in even the slightest o summer breezes, meant that, when I did so, […]
As a Scottish girl who spent the best part of a decade continuously getting lost in London, I made the bold decision to move back to my homeland – Edinburgh, to be precise – last year. And while it’s proved to be a positive move overall, there is one downside to residing in Scotland. It might sound cliché but, […]
When we need a quick wardrobe refresh—something to reignite our fashion fire and make getting dressed exciting again—we know just where to turn; Zara. Always one of the first brands to pinpoint the season’s top looks, Zara is known for starting trends, not merely following them. And right now, there are eight items which Zara […]
Whether you’re looking to buy some of the biggest trends of the moment or want to get an early start wearing the ones we’re predicting will be huge in 2021, I’ve got you covered. I hunted for the best pieces to add to your basket right now—plus, they’re all affordable finds that ring in for […]
To say I was dubious about dermaplaning is an understatement. Until recently, there was one skincare myth I wholeheartedly believed in: shaving your face would make the hairs grow back thicker. It was only until a friend (with skin as smooth as marble) revealed she regularly removes hair from her entire face that I became […]
Ahh, jeans, where would we be without them? As someone who avoided wearing them for the first 20 years of my life, in the decade that’s followed, jeans have become as equally integral to my wardrobe as knickers and bras. I honestly don’t remember how I ever got dressed without them. And while they might not […]
When sale season rolls around, it can be tempting to treat yourself to a new dress here, or a fresh knit there, all with the added benefit of a discount. But the way we approach sale shopping is the same way we approach regular shopping—we never advise spending needlessly or without a strategy. While there are […]