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March 20, 2022 at 08:00AM Melissa Meyers is a Los Angeles–based influencer with a focus on beauty, style, travel, and wellness. Her blog, The Glow Girl, aims to empower women to embrace the best version of themselves, age gracefully, and cultivate a glow from the inside out. She also happens to be a 54-year-old with a passion for clean beauty. Below, hear from Meyers on her favourite natural skincare, makeup, and hair formulas. Plus, how she uses them in her daily routine.I find that as I approach my mid-50s, my skin and body are getting more and more sensitive to what I put on them. Over the past year, I’ve been making an effort to incorporate and use clean, safe beauty products in my life in order to reduce my exposure to toxic chemicals. In doing so, my allergies have improved, I feel…

March 20, 2022 at 08:00AM I don’t want to get ahead of myself—I know there’s still lots of mileage in winter yet—but try as I may, I can’t help but let my sartorial attention shift towards the new season and, dare I say, spring. Putting the “s” word to one side for a second, I do believe it’s important to keep your feet firmly planted in the present, but it does also pay to cast an eye on the future. Sometimes, seasons can change like the flick of a switch, and the last thing you’ll want is to feel caught out where your outfits are concerned. This is where colour plays an integral role.Nothing has the power to change the tone of your look quite like the colours you choose, and I feel like, as new-in sections start to blend between winter and spring,…

March 20, 2022 at 08:00AM Despite being a reluctant dress wearer, I can’t deny that the spring dress offering on the high street is looking pretty appealing this year. I think even my fellow dress-ambivalent fashion lovers might find something that they’re tempted to try. While there’s the usual offering of ditzy florals and floaty prairie dresses, I’ve enjoyed the more tailored styles that have come to the fore, which feel a little more polished. The classic shirt dress is the perfect example of this, and most of the dresses that have caught my eye this season come with pared-back silhouettes, tailored fits and calf-grazing hemlines. I have also found myself drawn to minidresses this March, as seen in this fab denim mini and Mango’s retro-print style, both of which are begging to be worn with cowboy boots and ‘70s sunnies.  But of course, if you can’t get enough of the spring dress classics, there’ll still be plenty of options for…

March 20, 2022 at 08:00AM Victoria Beckham isn’t showing on the London Fashion Week schedule this season, which means we won’t see the usual VB outings in and out of hotels and meetings in the lead-up to her show. She might not have the LFW deadline this weekend, but she is still busy in the studio working on her final S/S 22 collection, and last week, she shared a picture reviewing her looks. But it’s her outfit I’m most interested in, as she managed to make jeans and a sweatshirt look polished and so very “Posh.” She wore her own namesake Victoria jeans, which are very high-waisted and have a flare and distressed detailing. She then tucked a grey sweatshirt into the waistband and tied it together with a black leather belt. It’s the accessories that make this look, however, as she wore a giant Chanel…

March 20, 2022 at 08:00AM It seems like no matter our given hair, most of us spend way too much of our time wishing for something else. Those with curly hair will go to great lengths to straighten it, just as natural brunettes will spend hours in colourists’ chairs trying to achieve the perfect blonde. And while everyone has the right to express themselves through the haircut, colour, or style of their choosing, education around best practices for one’s own hair could be the difference between hating what grows out of our heads and loving it. According to Erica Conan, ColorProof director of education, this is especially true when it comes to picking the best hair colours for thin hair. While those with thin hair have been convinced for years that ultra-light colours are the only ones that work for this hair type, this veteran stylist disagrees. “Colour preservation is key…

March 20, 2022 at 07:05AM Backless bras are quite a controversial subject. For starters, do they really do anything? And wouldn’t it just be easier to go braless? It’s a yes to both for us, which proves exactly why this is such a tricky lingerie item to pin down and feel content with. So if you’re in need of a bit of support and don’t want to feel exposed (not to mention if you have a fuller bust), there are definitely outfits that require such an item. Whether that’s a plunging and revealing top, dress or jumpsuit, a backless bra can come in handy and really make your whole look.But like strapless bras, they’re a much-maligned item in the world of fashion. We’re quick to condemn the lingerie without even ever trying to find ones that work. To remedy this, we hunted down…

March 20, 2022 at 07:05AM First sight of sunshine, and I’m ready to make a mad dash back to my mum’s house in Norfolk to dig out my spring/summer clothes. Because we all know London rentals don’t allow for such storage. So, as I prepare to open the vacuum bags to discover my own wardrobe once again, I’m on the lookout for a few new pieces to make them feel fresh. Pairing old with new is an easy way to lift any look, and on my latest hunt for epic spring buys, I landed at & Other Stories.When it comes to shopping the high-street, for me, the brands under the H&M umbrella never disappoint. Arket already has a strappy sandal I can’t resist, H&M’s is delivering all the best midi dresses and Weekday is about to make me try out the baggy jean trend.…

March 20, 2022 at 07:00AM Spring has well and truly sprung this weekend, and don’t get me wrong I’m not complaining one bit. But with the sudden oncoming of the new season, we’ve all had to switch our mindsets (and our wardrobes) pretty sharpish, which— I don’t know about you— has left me wondering what I actually want to wear right now. As I usually do when I find myself in a wardrobe rut during these transitional times— I’ve turned to my favourite brands’ new in sections for some inspiration— both for ideas on putting outfits together with the pieces I already own, and to start narrowing down what exactly is worth buying for spring and the rest of 2022. For a while now the new-in sections have been a bit wishy-washy, with the odd selection dropping here and there that wasn’t quite for winter but wasn’t for…

March 20, 2022 at 06:37AM It’s natural, as we edge towards the warmer months that our minds gravitate towards dresses. Although they’re a year-round staple in the wardrobes of many, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as slipping into your favourite dress without the need for tights or a chunky jumper thrown over the top once the warm weather settled in. Having been treated to a few bright days over the last fortnight, I have found myself daydreaming about the dresses I’ll wear this year, be it for weddings or to elevate my daily wares.Whenever I fancy treating myself to something new or require a fresh dose of fashion inspiration, there is a selection of women I turn to—the fact they’re all French or reside in France is no coincidence. If you’re familiar with my by-line (for better or worse, my name is pretty easy to…

March 20, 2022 at 06:30AM If you’re like me and are constantly checking Pinterest for the latest and greatest nail trends, you’ll appreciate what I’m about to share with you. Whether I need to find the right coral polish for my skin tone or just want to easily re-create my favourite nail art designs (yes, I keep busy), I turn to my trusty inspo board to keep it all in one place. Now, there’s also another realm of the nail design universe that I haven’t fully explored yet: pastel nail ideas.I’ve always loved pastel hues, but rarely think to create new nail looks with the shades—weird, I know. But now that I’ve created a whole new board dedicated solely to changing this, I called in an expert to share some of her favourite looks using these soft-toned hues. Celebrity nail artist and Nails of LA founder, Brittney Boyce, had a…