Fashion & style
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2 days agoForget Side Parts & Middle Parts. Messy Parts Win.
Messy hair and effortless beauty trends are replacing clean girl aesthetics, emphasizing a carefree, natural look.
Yes, the purply-pink hue of a 1990s mother-of-the-groom's duster coat is now the height of chic on cheeks, lips and even eyes. It's just euphemistically called cool toned, which in practice translates as traditional nude makeup tones such as dark brown, caramel, taupe, pink and beige, customised with a mild mauvey tinge to reduce their respective temperatures.
Caring for our fingernails and toenails is often an afterthought, says professional nail technician Titilayo Bankole. Many of us don't think of maintaining our nails the way we do our teeth and hair. But they deserve more attention (and not just in the form of fun nail art), she says. Our nails are essential to our daily lives. "If you lose a nail, try picking up a coin off the floor. Try buttoning your shirt. It's almost impossible to do,"
There was a big gap in the market. A lot of shades didn't complement our golden and olive skin tones. And as we age, our skin changes, but the makeup hasn't. A lot of makeup isn't infused with skincare. Especially for mature skin. I wanted to create something that enhances beauty while caring for it.
Like those, it scours our culture's incessant preoccupation with physical beauty, both the lusting for it and the lengths we will go to get and keep it. But The Beauty possess a mind of its own as it expounds on rich themes that Murphy's been interested in, mixing humor with black humor while he comments on sinfully glamorous lifestyles and the dark side of human nature and desire.
Sun-In, but all grown up. Boy blondes start with a dirty blonde base, brightened by golden balayage and babylites for a result that reads more beachy than bottle-made. Take Margot Robbie during the recent Wuthering Heights press run, for instance - a nod to kid hair colors, with warmth and lightness that doesn't require the commitment of a full dye job.
You might be amazed at how easy it can be to spice up your look, especially with the clever pieces included in this list. Scroll on to shop beauty products that'll get you glowing, accessories and undies that'll accentuate your favorite features, and more. These smartly designed products dial up the heat - and require so little work, they're practically magic. For an instantly sexier vibe, scroll on.
Here's the thing: jet black or very dark brown hair color might seem like the perfect solution for covering grays, but colorists warn it's actually the one shade women over 50 should think twice about requesting. Colorists explain it perfectly: "Solid dark hair against light skin- all that contrast is not summery, they explain, adding that overlightened hair is not the answer either, as it easily looks washed-out."
Skin-tone hair isn't about toning things down, per se. In fact, the switch-up can be just as dramatic as any other dye job. But instead of chasing contrast for the sake of change, it redirects that energy toward finding a color that actually works with your complexion - an individualized approach to a beauty trend that feels refreshingly rare on TikTok. The result? Hair that looks like it's made for you, even though achieving it is anything but a coincidence.
If you're always searching for ways to look more polished, less tired, or just, well, better, this article is for you. Ahead, you'll find over 50 random, cheap things from Amazon that take mere minutes to accomplish their jobs - whether that's delivering an instant, vacation-worthy glow or tailoring loose-fitting clothing in a pinch. Scroll on to discover the products that'll make getting ready much quicker, easier, and frankly, more enjoyable.
The appointment of Roan all grunge glitters, colourful face jewels and clumpy mascara celebrates the experimental, edgy and playful Mac aesthetic, and signals what may be the end of what industry figures often describe as the beige buffet of post-Covid fashion and beauty. Oh, the relief in seeing the back of all-over camel, in enjoying makeup textures other than perfectly smooth and glassy, the joy in a glinty eyelid or gemstone applied haphazardly and for no other reason but fun.
Looking more put-together doesn't always come down to big purchases or dramatic changes. More often, it's the small upgrades that quietly do the heavy lifting - a better beauty tool, an impactful accessory, or one product that makes everything else work harder. This list is full of affordable finds that look and feel a little bougie, even though they're surprisingly cheap. Each one earns its spot by making you look more polished, more pulled together, or just slightly more expensive than you actually are.
On TikTok, many people are pulling beauty inspo from these cute (and slightly creepy) toys, which were originally released in 1972. Blythe dolls have big eyes, pouty lips, and perfect makeup, plus really fun outfits, hairstyles, and accessories. Because there are so many versions of the doll - think a Fenty-level range of skin tones - it's said that everyone has a Blythe that looks exactly like them.
Two women, probably in their sixties, were debating whether to stick with their usual brands or try something new. "I've been using the same foundation for twenty years," one said, "but it just sits in my wrinkles now." Her friend nodded knowingly. "Mine makes me look like I'm wearing a mask." This got me thinking about how the beauty industry has evolved, yet somehow the biggest names-Revlon, Maybelline, CoverGirl-haven't quite caught up with what mature skin actually needs.
Black leggings might have formed the backbone of your off-duty wardrobe over the holidays, but if you just wore them for afternoon naps or, at a push, to get a takeaway coffee, you're missing their full potential. The street-style set doesn't use this item of clothing (purely) for exercise or work from home days. Instead, they wear black leggings not just on the streets but to fashion shows, letting their slimline second skins into circles more hallowed than, say, your sofa.
Though it's merely a line, a stripe instantly takes a plain manicure into something more playful and experimental. On TikTok, a search for "striped nails" brings up thousands of colorful results, proving that even a simple design makes a big impact. Whether due to their graphic appeal or ability to make your fingertips pop without feeling overdone, the trend has won the hearts of countless nail art aficionados. Creator @sofia_linaresss showed off a set of horizontal lines and joked that she had a " bad case of the stripes," while @madysenclarke revealed a chic set of line-adorned French tips that sparked a flood of compliments in her comments section.