Tag: beauty

Sustainable trainers for a more eco-friendly wardrobe

Sustainable trainers for a more eco-friendly wardrobe

Building a more sustainable wardrobe doesn’t, and realistically can’t, happen overnight. You can starting by slowly buying into ethical fashion brands, or looking at which areas are worth investing in more, such as sustainable trainers. Why? Because trainers, and sportswear in general has historically been the black sheep of the […]

5 Black British Muslim Women Making Waves Right Now

Muslims make up 4.8% of the British population. Black Muslims constitute about 10% of British Muslims and face the combined challenges of racism and Islamophobia, both within Muslim communities and in wider society. Add being a woman into the mix and you’ve got yourself an intersection of marginalised identities with […]

We’re Finally Able To Ignore Trump & It’s Blissful

We’re Finally Able To Ignore Trump & It’s Blissful

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 22: U.S. President Donald Trump walks to the East Room to attend an event about ‘Operation Legend: Combating Violent Crime in American Cities’ in the East Room of the White House July 22, 2020 in Washington, DC. In an attempt to define himself as a ‘law […]

Is It Really Possible To Retire In Your 30s? Yes, But It’s Not Easy

Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the COVID-19 economy really means for our finances. Every month, personal finance expert Paco de Leon will answer your most difficult, emotionally charged questions about money. This year has forced many […]

I Tried £200 Worth Of Bad Habit Skincare & Here Are My Honest Thoughts

I Tried £200 Worth Of Bad Habit Skincare & Here Are My Honest Thoughts

If, like us, you spend the majority of your free time scrolling through TikTok, you’ve probably already spotted shiny new skincare brand, Bad Habit, in among the DIY aloe vera hair masks and skin icing videos. Dreamed up by influencer Emma Chamberlain and available at Morphe, the 10-strong collection of […]

The Physical Pandemic: What Has The Last Year Done To Our Bodies?

Some months ago, my friend and I began sharing images that have become known as Our Agonies. We documented our letting-ourselves-go outfits: tracksuit bottoms tucked into socks and Crocs; fleeces; holey jumpers. Then we zoomed in. “Look at my eye bags” became “Behold my dandruff” or “Look at my sad, […]