Kat Stratford in 10 Things I Hate About You, Kiera Knightly in Love Actually, Bella Hadid in the front row. What do all of these women have in common? Unfathomable bone structure, yes, but also tendrils. “What on earth are tendrils?”, I hear you cry. They’re those two bits of hair left out of an up-do. Up-dos can look a bit pageant-queen if they’re too done, tendrils give … [Read more...] about This up-do hairstyle is everywhere and it’s giving us serious 90s vibes
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‘The Shag’ is the 70s-style haircut of our dreams
I’m not sure why but the word ‘layers’ sends shivers up and down my spine – and I don’t think I’m the only one. Take a look at 2019, for example. It was all about all-one-length blunt-cut bobs. In 2020? We’re making layers great again. Let me introduce you to The Shag. You’ll have seen it around – on cool girls, models, musicians (think Alexa Chung). The Shag is effortlessly … [Read more...] about ‘The Shag’ is the 70s-style haircut of our dreams
It’s official, smiley face nails are our new favourite nail art trend
Let’s be honest, February is still pretty bleak. It’s absolutely freezing, it gets dark by 5 pm and summer is ages away. When it’s put like that, it’s no surprise that smiley face nails have become our newest obsession. The perfect antidote to doom and gloom. Yellow is the classic – think 80s acid house smiley – on a natural nail background (ideal for keeping your mani … [Read more...] about It’s official, smiley face nails are our new favourite nail art trend
17 pictures that prove blunt-cut bobs are the coolest hairstyle going
Some things are just inherently cool, like leather jackets, flat whites and those precarious little beanies that skaters wear. Take one look at Instagram and you’ll see that blunt-cut bobs are firmly in that category - especially when worn with said leather jacket and beanie. Blunt bobs have a seriously effortless vibe to them but don’t be fooled; shorter doesn’t mean … [Read more...] about 17 pictures that prove blunt-cut bobs are the coolest hairstyle going
This breakout nail art trend is filling our Instagram feeds
I’ve had a lifelong love affair with nail art. In my teenage years, I’d dip my nails in vodka and press newspaper on them. I was obsessed with the infamous Barry M crackle polish (not to mention carefully-dotted Tipp-ex polka dots). Nowadays, nail art looks a little more advanced. The breakout trend filling our feeds? Wave nails. Wave nails combine bits of all the best nail … [Read more...] about This breakout nail art trend is filling our Instagram feeds