by Arun Mohammed
Whether you’re a WhatsApp newbie or long-standing group admin member, we’ve definitely been guilty of at least one of these chat crimes…
Buzz, buzz it’s me
by Eve MacDonald
Black is the best colour – it slims when we need it, it doesn’t show any stains and goes with EVERYTHING. Let’s be honest though, sometimes it can be all we wear. It’s just so easy to style, especially when the hunt for the perfect colour palette is hard to nail. The colours we love aren’t necessarily the colours that love us.
But with spring on the way, we should welcome in some colours to our wardrobe, right? Now, we don’t mean neon or anything – it can be super simple to add a ‘lil pop to your outfit. Here’s how to inject some colour into your ‘drobe for us girls who are obsessed with black:
1. Leather Jacket
Not got the new month vibes? Stop what you’re doing and scroll. Because we’ve got all the reasons why you should be feeling Feb…
1. Fashion Week
Kicking off with New York on the 9th Feb, Fashion Week is always one to watch, whether you’re there or not. From the street style to the catwalk collections – you can get involved with live streams whilst you’re buried under that duvet – winning.
2. VDay
Love or loathe it, it’s coming. Whether you’re spending it with your S.O. or your squad, it’s a day filled with chocolate, flowers and a dinner – yep, we’re on board…
3. Spring is that bit closer
Okay, so the dark nights haven’t left us yet, but they’re slowly going. The countdown’s on and we’re mentally switching our polo necks for our short sleeved tees. Days without a coat? DREAMY.
4. It’s award season
From the BAFTAs to The Grammys and the one and only Oscars, it’s award season people so get prepped. Head to the cinema and pop these dates in your diary – if only to get all of the OOTD envy from the red carpet.
5. PayYAY
Okay, clutching at straws here but Feb is a shorter month which means one thing at least – the next payday is on its way. And if that’s not good news, I don’t know what is…
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By Caitlin Colder
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It’s the New Year and everyone’s focused (for now at least) on their resolutions – getting fitter, richer or happier in some way. But whether it’s your resolution or not, don’t wait until spring to have a clean out – there’s nothing more motivating than a good de-cluttering session! See how getting rid of certain things will help you reach your goals with the following tips:
Getting rid of… unwanted clothing
This one’s a given, especially as you’ve probably hit the boxing day sales recently and probably need room for all your purchases. Adopt a capsule wardrobe and clear out the things you never wear, things that don’t fit, or anything you no longer love and donate/sell. If you struggle with clearing out your wardrobe or hate the thought of downsizing, make a ‘yes’, ‘no’ and ‘maybe’ pile and pack the maybes away. You’ll see which items you really love when you go back to the box and pull out that top you miss wearing!
Clearing out… your old and unwanted make-up
This can save you money, as by using out of date make-up you could risk your skin’s condition and may resort to buying more skincare products to tackle the issue. This is also an opportunity to look at what brushes/tools you hardly use – maybe you prefer using beauty blenders to brushes, or eyebrow pencil over powder.
De-cluttering… your unwanted Christmas gifts
Be honest with yourself, do you really need all those deodorant sets/shower gels/body lotions? Charity shops often accept unused toiletry sets – if you still have lotions and potions from last year go through which ones you want to switch out, the same can be applied to any gift you know you won’t use (just don’t tell the person who gifted you!). Useful items like deodorant can be stored until you need them – don’t keep anything you don’t like the look/smell of! The best way to deal with gift guilt is to be honest with your friends and family the following year when they ask you what you want so they don’t waste money on something you won’t like.
Sort through… your social media
And this isn’t just the old Facebook unfriending spree – go through who you follow on Instagram/Pinterest/Twitter and be honest with who’s posts aren’t relevant to your interests anymore or who’s feeds you rarely interact with. This will help you to refocus on your interests and personal tastes – instead of being bombarded with content that doesn’t resonate with you, you can be inspired by people that do!
Make space in… your time
Now you’ve cleared out many areas that you may spend a lot of time on, take the time to relax! You might feel unproductive and lazy, but it’s important to clear your mind every once in a while and recover from everyday life. In fact, this will help you reach your goals as you won’t feel as overwhelmed and can focus on what’s important to you!
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All eyes were on Gigi Hadid when she revealed her brand new ‘do at Saturday’s MTV Movie Awards. Real or not – she’s teased us before, remember – we’re 100% digging this look.
Before you reach for the scissors, we’ve rounded up the best celeb fringe inspo to take along to your next salon visit. FYI, this is not something to trust your BFF with…
The messy bangs
Ok, so we know Gigi would probably look good with a bowl cut, but we srsly heart this new messy look. It’s what your hairdresser would could a ‘feathered fringe’ (and bonus, it suits most face shapes too). We might not wake up quite like this, but this subtle boho style is one we definitely want to try.
By Niki Igbaroola
As a firm believer in magic, I believe firmly in the power of HAIR! Hair can take you from 0-100 in no time at all. There’s something about a new hair cut/colour/style that can completely change your mood and have you strutting like you’re Naomi Campbell.
It’s time to go carefree with the haircuts – embrace the style that reflects the fun, youthful, hopeful you. So if you’re thinking of making a change, here are five ideas for hairstyles that’ll give you the ‘new year-new me’ feel we all aspire to:
Away from the killer red carpet looks, so much went down at the Golden Globes. Missed out? No worries. We’ve got the highlights right here…
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