I’ve never been a quitter. That’s not a brag: I’ve stayed in shitty jobs for far too long, failed to end relationships that had clearly passed their expiration dates, and wasted so much time struggling through other meaningless commitments that no longer served me. I’ve stuck things out when there […]
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 22: Singer Whitney Houston accepts the Winner of International – Favorite Artist Award onstage at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) In Haitian mythology, the idea of what […]
Is it me or does everyone have a cold at the moment? I’ve just emerged from a week of sniffles, hot soup, duvet days and Bake Off reruns. It was my first illness since lockdown began and I had almost forgotten how to look after myself. Getting ill and struggling […]
From gravity-defying afros to waist-length braids, experimentation has always been an integral part of Black style. Despite decades of being overlooked by the beauty industry, Black women have carved out a space to use beauty innovatively, often as a means of self-expression. Take the empowering TikTok hashtag #BlackGirlMagic, for example, […]
Daddy. I’m face to face with Kristen Stewart in a London hotel room, talking about Spencer, the sublime, Pablo Larraín-directed drama in which she plays Princess Diana, when at the most inconvenient moment possible I draw a blank. Except for one word: Daddy. I’m cursing this pinnacle of all intrusive […]
The British Beauty Council’s Sustainable Beauty Coalition launches their Planet Positive Beauty Guide and is working to combat greenwashing Although looking out for beauty products that boast the words ‘green’, ‘natural’, or ‘organic’ might seem like the right thing to be doing for the planet, thanks to the prevalence of […]
Whenever I want to invest in a designer item, I wait for the Black Friday designer sales, because why pay full price when you can get a discount? To give you an example, in previous years I’ve managed to get a discount on a Gucci handbag, a Rixo dress and […]
Save some serious £££ with these discounts. Black Friday is officially nearly here again and, while you might feel a little inundated with deals on deals on deals, here at MC we’re only covering the very best discounts guaranteed to make either you or your secret Santa very happy. I’m […]
From tinted moisturisers to compact foundations… We all know that at the heart of any decent make-up routine lies the hero base product. The one that makes your complexion sing by evening it out, blurring imperfections and creating the perfect canvas for the rest of your makeup. If it delivers […]
Thinking of proposing or being proposed to this Christmas? The good news is it’s almost 26th November, which means there are plenty of Black Friday engagement ring deals to be had. Keep scrolling to find out how to find the best cheap(er) diamond rings, and if you’re looking for that […]
