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Is Adele Engaged?

February 09, 2022 at 06:46PM After the emotionally exhausting and tearfully tumultuous few years Adele has had — as thoroughly documented on her new album 30 — the British singer deserves a win. And not just a few wins, ALL the wins. During last night’s Brit Awards, Adele did just that, taking home the night’s top prizes: Album of the Year, Song of the Year for “Easy on Me,” and Artist of the Year. The singer dedicated her awards to her son Angelo and her ex-husband Simon Konecki. ​​”I’d like to dedicate this award to my son. And to Simon, to his dad. This album was all of our journey, not just mine, and I’m very proud of myself for sticking to my guns and putting out an album that was about something so personal to me,” she said through tears. “‘Cause not…

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Smythe Opens its First Brick-And-Mortar in a Virtual Era

February 09, 2022 at 06:35PM This week, the doors to an alluring shop in Toronto’s Summerhill neighborhood swung wide open, welcoming customers, new and long-standing, to peruse its selection of blazers, jackets and other impeccably-tailored wardrobe staples. Women’s ready-to-wear label Smythe has debuted its very first retail storefront. Co-founded by Andrea Lenczner and Christie Smythe, Smythe has paraded through the women’s clothing market for 18 years, first as a wholesaler and then via e-commerce, and has become known for fashioning some contemporary-loving celebrities (the brand’s list of name drops include Meghan Markle, Madonna and Blake Lively). View this post on Instagram   A post shared by SMYTHE (@smythebrand) Developments for Smythe’s store began in 2019, before headlines of a life-altering pandemic swarmed our screens. Although it may seem “risky” to open up a retail shop as we trudge through the umpteenth COVID wave,…

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J Lo’s Bridal Minidress Quite Literally Says “Marry Me”

February 09, 2022 at 05:15PM Jennifer Lopez was offering wedding-dress inspiration at her latest red carpet appearance. On Tuesday night, Lopez attended the premiere for her upcoming movie “Marry Me” with Ben Affleck by her side. Dressed by her stylists Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, the actor-singer wore a playful, long-sleeved lace dress from Giambattista Valli, accessorizing with sparkly Jimmy Choo heels and a floral clutch. Affleck, on the other hand, wore a sleek black peacoat over his dark suit. The illustrious feminine silhouette is from the fashion house’s first-ever bridal collection - a fitting choice for the movie’s romantic theme. While we’ve seen Lopez in many white gowns and bridal-inspired creations - most recently in the “Marry Me” trailer wearing a bedazzled wedding dress - with Bennifer going so strong, it’s hard not to imagine her premiere look as inspiration for future…

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Accessible Hair and Makeup Hacks (and Why We Need More)

February 09, 2022 at 04:15PM As those with mobility and accessibility needs know, mastering the skill (and sometimes strength) required to get the hair and makeup looks you long for without a few hacks here and there can feel like an unfair struggle. “There are so many people who don’t call themselves disabled or consider that they have accessibility needs, but they might have hand tremors from normal, daily tasks such as typing all the time or simply ageing,” says Bella Strange, a pro makeup artist, who along with expert hairstylist Susan Shipley, is appearing on Fashion Dis, a new show that features head-to-toe makeovers for those seeking adaptive solutions. We asked Strange and Shipley about the many face and the hair and makeup tools and formulas that can potentially make your daily beauty routine a lot more accessible. What are some common…

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Balletcore is a Refined Take On Athleisure

February 09, 2022 at 04:05PM At a time when life feel less like the Nutcracker and more like Swan Lake, channeling the off-duty ballerina can feel like an elegant escape. Enter balletcore. For months, balletcore has been gaining traction on TikTok, the undeniable breeding ground for aesthetic subgenres. Comprised of leotards, wraps sweaters, turtle necks, shrugs, flared leggings, wrap tie skirts, ballet flats and tightly fitting coats, the feminine aesthetic might conjure an image of a ballerina draped in pearls, perfume and light pink hues en route to rehearsal. Balletcore is largely inspired by the 2010 dark thriller Black Swan, starring Natalie Portman as Nina Sayers opposite Mila Kunas as Lily. (A CliffsNotes guide: In a production of Swan Lake, Nina is overcome by the pressure of her competition with Lily and descends into madness.) But the relationship between the fashion industry and…

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Trust Me—These Are the Best Curl Creams For All Curl Patterns

February 09, 2022 at 06:00AM There’s a time and place for all types of curly styling products, in my opinion. Curl gels are great for giving the hair unrivalled hold, whether you’re scrunching it in or doing a twist- or braid-out. Butters give thick Afro-textured hair the sealing power required to lock in moisture. Then there’s curl creams.When I went natural, I completely missed the point of curl creams. I was applying it super liberally (to pretty much dry hair) and expecting it to hold my coils in whatever style I had coiffed it into. This is wrong for all curl types, not just my thick and highly porous strands. Curl creams can transform in purpose depending on your hair thickest (and how weighed down it can feel) and curl tightness. Thicker tighter curls can benefit from using a curl cream to elongate coils if…

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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites (gluten-free)

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites (gluten-free)February 09, 2022 at 11:26AM SO pumped to share this gluten-free buffalo cauliflower bites recipe for you! This recipe is perfect for game day, an evening with friends, a fun appetizer, or a unique dinner side dish. Hi hi! How are you doing??  I hope you’re having a great week so far. I’ve been living the Zoom life – so much fun talking to so many new 1:1 nutrition clients – teaching classes, and doing all of the usual things with the crew. 😉 I hope you’re having a good week, too! For today’s post, I’m excited to share a recipe that’s perfect for the Super Bowl, an easy side dish, or awesome appetizer: gluten-free air fryer buffalo cauliflower!  Mia created this recipe for the blog and I was so pumped to test it out. We had these…

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Rihanna’s Newest Pregnancy Look: A Skimpy Lace-Up Top and Leggings, Of Course

February 09, 2022 at 10:04AM Rihanna certainly set the pregnancy-fashion bar high with her baby-bump reveal last week, and her newest outfit definitely didn’t disappoint. She just wore a lace-up top, leggings, and heels—oh, and a winter-ready puffer jacket. Photographed by Diggzy, who also shot the announcement photo that went viral, Rihanna wore £60,800 worth of jewellery for her newest maternity look. Yes, really. Her Jacquie Aiche 14K Yellow Gold Large Mine Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace retails for a whopping £35,936, while her 14K Yellow Gold Sophia Bar Body Chain by the same brand goes for £24,000. In other words, she’s determined to set the record straight. She’s not like a regular mom; she’s a cool mom. Scroll down to see the new photo. On Rihanna: Jean Paul Gaultier cardigan; The Attico leggings; Jimmy Choo pumps; Wardrobe.NYC jacket; Jacquie Aiche 14K Yellow Gold Large Mine Cut Diamond Rivera Necklace and 14K Yellow Gold Sophia…

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Jennifer Aniston and J.Lo Both Wore the Denim Trend I’m Replacing Skinnies With

February 09, 2022 at 08:00AM I wouldn’t say that Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Lopez have similar personal styles. The latter’s tends to be much more bold and experimental. But here they are wearing identical outfit formulas in the same week in the same city. Who would have thought? They were both photographed in Los Angeles wearing black turtleneck sweaters, flared jeans and top-handle bags. Are you taking notes yet?Flared jeans happen to be one of my favourite denim trends right now—one that I’m willing to swap out my beloved skinny jeans for. In my opinion, they’re so much dressier than skinnies and help you look instantly polished. Scroll down to see how both well-dressed women style the same outfit combo and to shop similar pieces for yourself. On Jennifer Lopez: Hermès Birkin bagJen and Ben are still going strong. On Jennifer Aniston: Oliver Peoples Nisen Glasses (£297); Wolford turtleneck; Nili Lotan Oakland…

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The Mixie Look Is Set to Be the Coolest Haircut of the New Year

February 09, 2022 at 08:00AM Without fail, every year, there tends to be one bold haircut that dominates beauty trend reports and shoots to the top of the most-requested list at high-street salons for those of us feeling brave enough for a change. In 2020, it was the shag. In 2021, it was the mullet. And in 2022, there is already one haircut that looks set to reign supreme: the mixie. “The mixie haircut is a really fun, edgy haircut we’ll see coming through in 2022 and is a cross between the mullet and a pixie—short at the front, longer and choppier at the back,” explains Adam Reed, UK editorial ambassador for L'Oréal Professionnel. “The look is a renaissance of the wolf or shag retro haircut which we’ve seen come through this year, and this look is ideal for those looking to experiment with short hair.”And while it…

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