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On the roof of a four-storey carpet shop in Tunis, the pale afternoon sun is sinking behind the jumble of sand-coloured houses. Huge kilim and margoum rugs hang between stone arches, and two small cats tumble and play at my feet, the ground beneath us covered in hundreds of intricate tiles. “This is the best

And while the juggernaut power of social media has pushed the condition increasingly into the light, not all derms and doctors are on the same wavelength. A questionnaire distributed to UK-based dermatology consultants, registrars and fellows found that “34% considered TSW to be a distinct clinical entity” (or accepted skin condition) – only 17.5% did

I could write a love letter to my favourite retinol serums and creams. In fact, that’s kind of what this guide is. As a 20-something-year-old beauty journalist, I haven’t always understood the appeal of retinoid-infused formulas. For a while, I allowed myself to believe into the common misconception that retinol can only benefit mature skin.

The best memory foam mattresses are a one-way ticket to a good night’s sleep. While you may be practising good sleep habits like limiting screen time, meditating before bed, and avoiding caffeine, a worn-out, sagging mattress can still hinder your chances of achieving the rejuvenating rest you deserve for optimal well-being. Enter: the humble memory

This article references baby loss. Parents who lose a baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy in England will now be able to apply for a ‘baby loss certificate’ in recognition of their bereavement. In a statement, Health and Social Care Secretary Victoria Atkins said, “Losing a baby can be a hugely traumatic event, and the

We spotted them on the boldest street-style stars last year, and it’s clear that they’re making even more of a comeback for SS24; women’s cowboy boots are the official-unofficial footwear of choice for everyone from festival goers to Beyoncé herself. The good news? There’s not a single designer or high street brand that hasn’t hopped

Think the UK is progressive when it comes to abortion? Think again. Under the Abortion Act 1967 (as amended by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990), abortions are only considered “legal” up until the 24-week mark. Anyone who terminates a pregnancy after that point can be subjected to a penalty as harsh as a

If you’re expecting the Susan Fang & Other Stories collaboration to have an ethereal colour palette and silhouettes that draw inspiration from the natural world, you’ll be pleased to hear that’s exactly what you’ll find. It’s what the designer’s renowned for, after all. Set to be spring encapsulated, the collection – which is due to

Has anyone else had the Usher Super Bowl halftime performance on repeat ever since it first aired? The show will go down as one of our all time favourites, featuring everything from costume changes and roller skates to appearances from the likes of Alicia Keys, Ludacris, H.E.R and Lil Jon in a show-stopping medley of

The UK’s first-ever edition of Love Island: All Stars has finally come to an end, and it’s been quite the whirlwind. Though some might have compared the show to Ex On The Beach thanks to a bevy of ex partners being reunited in the famous villa, there’s undoubtedly some strong couples that have made it

In the villa: Dumped week 38 In the outside world: “We’ve proven a lot of people wrong,” Callum later said, per the Mirror. “A lot of people thought I was a traitor or whatever they want to call it, but yeah. Everything is going well. I mean, the show was worth it.” Series 7 Liam

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Breaking news: I have discovered a mental health hack that really works. No, it is not yoga, meditation or breathwork. Nor is it not limiting blue light time before bed. It is not even sleeping for 10 hours a night and taking two baths a day a la Dakota Johnson. It is a tiny fluff

Some fabrics can’t help but make you feel nostalgic. Corduroy trousers, for example, remind me of wearing bright red ones as a kid. Now, though, as they’re on the legs of virtually every influencer I follow on Instagram, I’m seeing them in a totally different light – and I’m looking to them to help pull

When is matcha not a Kermit-coloured drink consumed by 6am yoga lovers? When it becomes a trending ingredient in skincare, stealing the spotlight away from hyaluronic acid for a hot second. The global market value for matcha is set to surpass £6billion by 2030, such is our love affair with whisking this finely ground powder

Tom Holland and Zendaya put breakup rumours to rest with a rare public outing: the Dune: Part Two world premiere after-party in London. The rumour mill about these two tends to start churning whenever one of them has a big project going on, and that certainly seems to have been the case here. As of Thursday

Figuring out which one of the many best cleansers (or face washes) meets your skin’s needs is far from an easy task, namely because of the sheer number of options available. Seriously: there are foams, oils, lotions, balms and micellar waters – and every one of them works in a slightly different way when it

The new year is just around the corner, and Met Gala 2024 is already on the minds of fashion enthusiasts around the world. (It is fashion’s biggest night of the year, after all). Well before May, there’s so much buzz around the Met Gala every year in anticipation of the star-studded red carpet, jaw-dropping outfit

Many of us have, it seems, been there. You know, yearning desperately for a guy who gives us just enough special attention to keep us secretly waiting and hoping that it will, one day, turn into something more? As One Day reminds us, unrequited love can last for years and years and years if the

Glossier is affordable, on trend, photogenic as anything, and home to some seriously impressive formulas, which is why so many of their new launches becomes viral hits, and our list of the best Glossier products grows. Established in October 2014, when Emily Weiss launched a brand born out of a beauty community, the formulas and