How to Care for Your Melanin-Rich Skin this Winter

December 16, 2021 at 02:30PM Winter and dry skin just go together. The pairing may be unpleasant, but it’s perennial. Kind of like Tom and Shiv on Succession or Fitz and Olivia on Scandal. As the enfant terrible of the skincare world, chilly weather tends to unearth issues that otherwise get literally glossed over by summer’s dew. By the time the first snow falls, there’s often a new emergence of cracked lips and skin so dry that it can be likened to a chalkboard. Winter is a universal adversary against hydration, but it’s particularly pressing for darker skin tones, on whom these skincare issues can be more pronounced. We all feel winter’s ashy wrath, but you’re more likely to actually see it on deeper hues. “In melanin-rich skin there can be increased water loss from the epidermis along with a faster rate of…

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Apple Cider Hot Toddy Recipe

Apple Cider Hot Toddy RecipeDecember 16, 2021 at 02:14PM Apple Cider Hot Toddy Recipe Warm your soul with this apple cider hot toddy recipe! This adult beverage mixes together cinnamon whiskey, apple cider, and citrus for a delicious winter drink. Yummy Apple Cider Hot Toddy! Say hello to the most delicious hot drink you’ve ever tasted –> Apple Cider Hot Toddies! We’ve taken the classic hot toddy up a… Browse READ: Apple Cider Hot Toddy Recipe Continue Reading… Author Lee Funke | citywomen.co Selected by CWC

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I’m a Shopping Editor, and This Is My Fantasy Wish List for 2022

December 16, 2021 at 09:41AM I don’t want to sound too reductive about my job, but a reasonable chunk of it could be summarised as “professional window shopper.” And I’m totally okay with it. Every day I have my beady eye on the new-in sections of various online fashion platforms, sifting out the golden nuggets that deserve a moment in the Who What Wear spotlight. Perhaps unsurprisingly, NET-A-PORTER is the website that I most enjoy browsing because of its encyclopedic offering of luxury labels, both established and up-and-coming. I am very much the proverbial kid in a candy store.At any given time, I probably have a running list of about 20 or so items that I can’t stop thinking about (regardless of whether or not they’re in my budget). My NET-A-PORTER wish list essentially acts as a digitised fantasy wardrobe filled with all my dream…

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This French Influencer’s Completely Sheer Wedding Dress Is a Must-See

December 16, 2021 at 09:10AM Congratulations are in order for one of the OG French influencers Camille Charrière. She just married François Larpin in Paris, and the event was as stylish as you’d expect. The bride wore a Celine couture wedding dress for the ceremony, featuring a sheer skirt and sleeves along with shiny sequin details. She finished the look with white pointy-toe pumps and delicate snowflakes pinned to her hair. How romantic is that?Charrière’s reception look, however, seemed to steal the show, as it was completely sheer and exposed her white thong underneath. The ethereal lace number featured ultra-thin straps and a mini train, contrasting her ankle-length wedding dress from earlier in the day. Scroll down to see Camille Charrière’s wedding photos. On Camille Charrière: Celine couture dressNext, Jennifer Aniston and J.Lo both wore the denim trend I’m replacing skinnies with Author Erin Fitzpatrick | Whowhatwear Selected by CWC

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This French Influencer’s Completely Sheer Wedding Dress Is a Must-See

December 16, 2021 at 09:10AM Congratulations are in order for one of the OG French influencers Camille Charrière. She just married François Larpin in Paris, and the event was as stylish as you’d expect. The bride wore a Celine couture wedding dress for the ceremony, featuring a sheer skirt and sleeves along with shiny sequin details. She finished the look with white pointy-toe pumps and delicate snowflakes pinned to her hair. How romantic is that?Charrière’s reception look, however, seemed to steal the show, as it was completely sheer and exposed her white thong underneath. The ethereal lace number featured ultra-thin straps and a mini train, contrasting her ankle-length wedding dress from earlier in the day. Scroll down to see Camille Charrière’s wedding photos. On Camille Charrière: Celine couture dressNext, Jennifer Aniston and J.Lo both wore the denim trend I’m replacing skinnies with Author Erin Fitzpatrick | Whowhatwear Selected by CWC

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I Asked a Dermatologist How to De-Puff Eyes, and the Answers Really Work

December 16, 2021 at 08:00AM The skin around your eyes is very delicate and thin, so you want to be gentle with it. That means using the right products and avoiding rubbing, scratching, or pulling at the area. Because that area is so sensitive, you might also find yourself dealing with things like dark under-eye circles, dryness, and puffiness. The latter part is one thing I’ve been dealing with a lot lately, so I went to a dermatologist for some answers.In fact, puffy eyes are one of the most common concerns that patients bring to their dermatologists, says Kathleen S. Viscusi, MD, FAAD, FACMS, co-founder and partner at Dermatology and Surgery Specialists of North Atlanta (DESSNA). Treating puffy eyes is a bit more complicated than you would think. “Effectively addressing this concern for each patient is much more variable. Just as there isn’t…

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The 8 Biggest Handbag Trends We’re Bookmarking for 2022

December 16, 2021 at 08:00AM We may have to wait a while longer before we can start donning the clothes spring/summer 2022 has to offer (that or risk freezing—winter has just begun after all), but there is one item from the runway that we can start adding to our wardrobes imminently: handbags. Ideal for impatient types, handbags are the easiest way to kick-start your new-season capsule. And seeing as bags were at the bottom of our shopping priorities at the start of 2021, due to the pandemic and spending time indoors, now’s the moment to make up for lost time.Luckily for said impatient types, we’ve discovered that many of the top handbag trends we spotted on the runway are already on the shopping circuit. What are these trends, we hear you ask? Well, they’re a versatile bunch.Texture remains a key accessory aesthetic, though the…

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This Balm Is Over 90 Years Old, and Everyone I Know Still Loves It

December 16, 2021 at 08:00AM Although it was launched way back in 1930, Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream remains a must-have beauty product amongst makeup artists, celebrities and stylish people alike. The packaging might have changed over the years, with limited-edition releases continuing to go down a storm with Arden devotees, but there’s no doubt that this apricot-coloured balm remains continually popular. In fact, a tube is sold every 30 seconds worldwide. So after more than 90 years in existence, what exactly has enabled this unassuming product to stand the test of time? Created by Elizabeth Arden herself, the balm is a blend of vitamin E and petrolatum that was specially created to soothe the skin of clients at her Red Door salon in New York. In line with Arden’s ethos on all things beauty, it was specially formulated to actually do good to the skin—healing…

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30 Zara, H&M and Mango Items That Are Chic and Warm and Look Premium

December 16, 2021 at 08:00AM Suddenly, it feels like winter. Gone are the days when I could quickly nip out of the house without a jacket or a considerable amount of knitwear, and it’s time my puffer coat was taken out of storage to be put back into work. It’s not technically “winter” until December 21, but many of us in the team are eagerly counting down the days until it’s appropriate to wear our Arket beanies once more. My boot collection has been finally unboxed again, ready for action. The tights are on, the layers are piling up, and I’m 100% here for it all. And while I’m not one to endlessly buy new items every time a season rolls around, I do enjoy looking at new-in winter items—a lot. It takes a great deal of research to find the best coat or chicest cold-weather dress. There…

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These Are the Only 11 Shampoos That Give My Thin Hair Any Life

December 16, 2021 at 08:00AM Along with my stubborn dark circles, having thin hair is my biggest beauty nuisance. While having thin hair certainly has its perks (hello, super-speedy drying time), I personally struggle to get any lift or life into my limp, thin strands—and that makes styling it very difficult. Whereas thicker hair tends to have natural volume, my thin strands require time-consuming styling.Why time-consuming? Well, styling thin hair is no mean feat. Everything from hair spray to supposedly clever creams just seems to add weight, leaving things looking flat and limp in no time at all. As a result, I have spent many years trying to figure out ways to add lightweight volume to my thin hair without excessive use of styling products… or wasting an entire morning, for that matter.Sure, opting for a complementary cut helps, but I have found that…

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