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Woman sitting at kitchen table holding a spoon of collagen powder, rubbing her eye with a laptop and glass of water nearby.

Collagen for Wrinkles: What the Evidence Really Shows

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 16, 2026

Collagen is often marketed as a mini fountain of youth: a morning drink, an evening cream, powder in your smoothie...

Woman getting a haircut at a salon, stylist adjusting her short brown hair in front of a mirror.

The 5 bob cuts that secretly age your face after 40

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 16, 2026

At 9.15am the salon is already humming. A woman in a camel coat settles into the chair, sweeps her fringe...

Woman trying on beige high heels in front of a mirror with multiple pairs of shoes on a wooden floor.

The Best Shoes for Petite Women: Pointed Toes, Nude Tones and Low Heels

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 16, 2026

For years, the rule of thumb was simple: if you weren’t blessed with long legs, you needed the highest heels...

Young woman applying honey to her face while sitting at a kitchen table with skincare bottles.

Honey Skincare: The £3 Face Wash That Simplifies Your Routine

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 16, 2026

Skincare prices creep up, routines gain extra steps, and yet your complexion still seems to rebel every other week. Then...

Person holding red nail polish bottle with recycling bins in the background for different waste types.

How to Dispose of Nail Polish Properly and Avoid a Fine

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 16, 2026

A nail polish bottle that looks harmless in the bathroom can quickly turn into an environmental trap - and, in...

Middle-aged woman adjusting her hair while looking in a bathroom mirror with grey towels and a plant nearby.

Going Grey: The Psychological Shift of Letting Your Silver Roots Grow Out

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 16, 2026

Her hairdresser calls it “maintenance”. Her diary calls it a two-hour appointment every four weeks. Her banking app calls it...

Woman practising yoga on a mat in a sunlit living room following an online video class on a laptop.

Pilates 5-Step Home Routine for a Flatter Belly

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 16, 2026

An experienced Pilates instructor is championing a short routine you can do at home - with the emphasis on the...

Woman applying cream to her face in a bright bathroom with skincare products on the counter.

L’Oréal True Match Lumi Glotion: the glow lotion everyone’s talking about

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

A L’Oréal body and face care product is currently causing plenty of buzz: True Match Lumi Glotion. In France it...

Young woman with voluminous curly hair sitting in a salon chair next to hair styling tools and a magazine.

The 2026 Comeback of 90s Curls and the 90s Brushing

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

Anyone who has been painstakingly blow-drying their hair poker-straight up to now may well feel ready for a change in...

Woman kneeling on wooden floor choosing paint colours with swatches in a sunlit room with half painted walls.

Room Contouring: How Strategic Paint Changes Room Proportions

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

Rather than repainting everything from scratch or even moving walls, many interior professionals are now borrowing a trick from the...

Middle-aged woman with bob haircut sitting at a salon station, touching her hair and looking at the camera.

Broom bob: the blunt cut replacing layered bobs this spring

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

Salons are quietly moving on from layered bobs this spring, opting instead for a crisper, cleaner outline that seems to...

Woman with exfoliating scrub on face and hands near essential oil and seeds on marble countertop by bathtub

Aroma-Zone Rosehip Peeling Powder: DIY Exfoliation for Smoother, Brighter Skin

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

Rather than reaching for the next pricey exfoliating cream from the perfumery, more and more beauty fans are turning to...

Older woman with short grey hair getting a haircut at a modern hair salon with a stylist.

The Trixie Cut: a modern Pixie update for grey and white hair

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

If you have grey or white hair and want to look a little fresher in the mirror, it’s easy to...

Person wearing white trainers and blue jeans stepping off a pavement next to sunglasses and a magazine.

Puma x Jil Sander H‑Street Y2K: the smarter alternative to white sneakers with jeans

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

For years, simple white sneakers felt like the safest choice: understated, smart enough, and easy with almost any pair of...

Young woman applying makeup with a brush outdoors in natural sunlight on a rooftop terrace.

Mineral sunscreen powder with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide: how it works and how to use it

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

More and more people are turning their backs on traditional sunscreen: too many chemicals, a sticky feel on the skin,...

Elderly woman sitting at a table, preparing to eat a meal with grilled fish, chickpeas, and vegetables.

Blue Zones, Fish and Sardines: Why XXL Salmon Steaks Aren’t the Point

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

People who genuinely reach a great age rarely live by strict diet plans. Even so, in the so-called Blue Zones...

Young woman with long curly hair pouring oil into a glass bowl in a bright kitchen.

Apple Cider Vinegar Instead of Conditioner: The Simple Hair Gloss Trick

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

Rather than delivering the usual lecture about stressed ends, the stylist suddenly asked which “luxury” brand I was using to...

Three young women smiling and walking on a sunny city street, dressed in patterned spring outfits.

Print Trends for Spring 2026: The Five Key Patterns

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

They are everywhere on social media, shop windows are following suit, and suddenly your own wardrobe can look suspiciously muted....

Young woman applying facial cream by a window with skincare products and white flowers on the table.

Spring Skincare Routine: Peeling, Hydration, Retinol, Vitamin C and SPF 50

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

With a few targeted tweaks, your skin can look surprisingly brighter and fresher in spring. The constant switch between icy...

Woman with curly hair applying hair oil from a dropper in a bright bathroom setting.

John Frieda Frizz-Ease Boucles-Couture Gelée for Soft, Defined Waves Without Helmet Hair

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

A new styling gelée is promising defined, soft waves without the dreaded helmet-hair effect. Anyone with curls knows the routine...

Woman relaxing in a wooden tub sprinkling flower petals into steaming water in a rustic spa setting.

Hygiene in the Middle Ages: Baths, Skincare and Oral Health

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 15, 2026

Many people assume that earlier societies lived in miserable conditions and neglected basic personal care. Historical evidence, however, shows that...