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Last year, as the fashion world time-traveled to the early 2000s, visible thongs, also known as whale tails, started popping up everywhere from street styl

“A lot of people don’t belong in our clothes, and they can’t belong. Are we exclusionary? Absolutely.” This is a comment from Mike

From the ‘bottleneck bob’ to the ‘butterfly’ haircut, countless effortless yet Instagram-worthy hairstyles are making their way int

As long as I can remember waist beads have been a symbol of pride, femininity, tradition and heritage. I grew up in Nigeria and the delicate accessory worn

Not that you ever need a reason to treat yourself to some diamonds — or, in this particular case, just-as-shiny, way more affordable cubic zirconia stone

Twenty-seven years after her untimely death, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez is still a hard act to follow. She is undisputedly the queen of Tejano music and is

Warning: This article discusses disordered eating in a way that some readers may find distressing. Looking at my wardrobe today, I feel a sense of pride. N

Coconut oil, caster oil, jojoba oil… you name it, and it’s very likely my hair has been drenched in it. In the everlasting pursuit of moisture, my thic

You’re obviously reading this story on a screen right now. Maybe it’s on your laptop or smartphone — since you’re here, consider how yo

This article contains spoilers for the Killing Eve finale. Throughout its rising and dwindling fanbase over the years, one thing is for sure: Killing Eve u

Asking for a pay rise can feel like a necessary evil. Many of us feel like we deserve one, but few of us actually want to put the request in. Now, a new Yo

I’ve had life-long challenges with face and body moisturisers because of my ongoing skin issues. I have frequent eczema flair-ups (aka dermatitis) an

Warning: The following contains graphic details of domestic abuse which some readers may find upsetting. Spoilers for Top Boy series two ahead: Much belov

It’s taken a full week for many to be able to fully digest what was possibly one of the most infamous moments in award-ceremony history: Will Smith slapp

Sabrina* is a pharmacist in her early 30s living in Hertfordshire. She has endometriosis and has been on the NHS waiting list to see a gynaecologist for en

I never considered myself to be someone who would put my happiness in someone else’s hands. I’ve always been very independent; I value my space and put

What’s inspiring you right now? It’s certainly not the same things that were pre-pandemic. Two years later, and nothing is the same when it comes t