Finding your signature lineup of jewels is time-saving for a couple of reasons: 1) You’ll never have to take the items off, and 2) your accessory game is guaranteed to look polished with your go-to jewelry assortment. For me, I have a few pieces that I never take off. One is a dainty diamond bracelet that was gifted to me, and the other is a simple gold chain that I wear solo and layered with other pieces depending on my mood. As I already pointed out, once you square away your everyday ...

When we all made our "ins and outs" lists for 2024, I listed "closet staples" as in and "one-time wear" as out. And nothing says "closet staple" quite like a pair of Timberland boots. For 50 years (literally), these shoes have reigned supreme among native New Yorkers and transplants alike as the quintessential city boot that anyone can wear in any kind of weather to just about any job. New York City is one of the most unpredictable places, but one thing I can always count on is spotting a pair o...

We've been waiting on pins and needles for the formal U.S. launch of Prada Beauty since August. Sure, we had the brand's initial launch of lipsticks and eye shadows to keep us temporarily satiated, but we could hardly wait to see what else would come from the sought-after luxury brand. Would it be more modern makeup formulas? Would it be—gasp—a designer skincare line that could stand up to the likes of Chanel's or Dior's? Well, six months have passed, and we're happy to report that Prada...

For centuries, the beauty industry has struggled to provide inclusive products that cater for darker skin tones. The sector's slowness in expanding shade ranges has left many darker-skinned consumers feeling excluded and reluctant to support brands that don't support them, however, the tide is finally turning. We are starting to see a shift thanks to AI and increased personalisation to create the perfect foundation shades.According to celebrity South-Asian make-up artist Mira Parmar, who recentl...