Winter is on our doorstep, and the only thing keeping my spirits high is the opportunity to shop for more clothing. (No surprise there.) “New season, new wardrobe” is the motto I’ve adopted to give a positive spin to these 4 p.m. sunsets and freezing temps. I have to remember that there’s so much to look forward to: festive parties, time on the slopes, and escaping the cold to sit on the beach somewhere warm. In preparation, I browsed online to find every apparel item needed for these activities. From a chic ski set to the prettiest sarong I’ve ever seen, these Net-a-Porter items are actually getting me excited for the season ahead.
29 Gifts Your Best Friend Actually Wants
Are you wondering what gift to buy your bestie this Christmas? We can relate. How to find the perfect present for the person who you rant to over glasses of Sauv Blanc and who helps you organise your impulse purchases into keeps and throwaways? Choosing the best gift for your best friend is tricky because, while you’ll talk to them at length about anything under the sun, you don’t want to ruin the festive surprise by straight-up asking what they want for Christmas this year. You have to be able to read their mind (just like they read yours, obviously). Maybe your sister is your bestie? Or you and your housemate are thick as thieves? The stakes are just that tad higher.
20 Cool Designer Bags Worth the Investment
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Katie Holmes Wore a Controversial Y2K Dress-and-Jeans Look on the Red Carpet
I don’t know if Katie Holmes planned to make headlines after her red carpet appearance this week, but make headlines she did. She looked beautiful for her appearance at iHeartRadio Z100’s Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden, and she was also wearing an outfit that was straight out of her early-2000s playbook.
The One Ingredient To Ditch From Your Skincare This Winter
So many things can trigger sensitive skin, including stress, harsh skincare ingredients such as retinol or exfoliating acids. But mainly at this time of year, environmental factors such as dry, cold air are factors. Dry skin can be more susceptible to potential irritants, and is therefore more prone to reactions from fragranced products in comparison to skin that isn’t dry. That said, any skin type can have a reaction. “Anyone can experience signs of fragrance sensitivity, which can affect the eyes, nose or even trigger a migraine,” says Dr Rubin. As a result, Dr Rubin explains that fragrance-free products can have benefits that extend beyond the skin.