10 Weekender Bags That Fuse Fashion and Function

Béis ‘The Weekender’ Bag ($108)

The Béis The Weekender Bag has two main compartments: a flexible tote-like section on the top and a sturdier, PVC-bound bottom compartment meant for shoes and other heavy-duty items. The bag also has an exterior pocket that doubles as a trolley sleeve, so you can easily secure this bag onto a carry-on suitcase. The bag is also equipped with metal feet, top handles, and a crossbody strap. It’s an editor-favorite weekender bag for its versatility. It’s less bulky than a traditional carry-on suitcase but can fit as much and keep things organized. read more

7 Perfume Trends To Watch In The New Year, By Top Fragrance Experts

Research shows that aromatherapy is effective for reducing stress and anxiety, so it makes sense that we’re scoping out perfumes with equally soothing and calming elements. According to Eudora Nwasike, a fragrance specialist certified by The Fragrance Foundation UK, so-called “wellness fragrances” can influence our mood throughout the day. “Fragrance brands such as Le Jardin Retrouvé and Edeniste are at the forefront of this concept, with the common goal of spotlighting fragrance to improve our emotional wellbeing,” says Nwasike. In fact, Edeniste has developed the Feel Good Program, which offers a series of online olfactory “therapies”. There’s “Emotional Regulation Therapy”, which the brand claims improves quality of life and balance, as well as “Sense of Smell Rehabilitation”. If you’re on the hunt for a perfume with calming notes, Nwasike rates Edeniste Happiness, £68 (musk, mango and coconut), and Le Jardin Retrouvé Osmanthe Liu Yuan Eau de Parfum, £105 (apricot and peach). Also try Zara Vapeur Blanche Eau de Parfum, £25.99, with comforting eucalyptus, cedar wood and musk. read more

Money Diary: A Market Researcher On £43,000

Day Three

1 a.m. — We head upstairs for a water and a dance up there, only for a random man to grope my friend. We stand discussing what to do when he has the audacity to ask why we are looking at him. We shout at him to the effect that he’s a pervy gross bastard and he appears to be embarrassed enough to disappear.  read more

Found: The LED Pimple Patch I Didn’t Know I Needed Until Now

Like I said above, it took me a while to even get into pimple patches at all. Most nights, I like to just dab on a spot treatment if I need it, but this new high-tech version of a pimple patch piqued my interest. This patch has a self-timer that automatically shuts off after six minutes, so it’s easy to incorporate into your daytime or nighttime skincare routine. read more

3 Editors Test the TikTok-Famous HalaraMagic Jeans

“I’d heard about the wonders of Halara’s ‘magical denim’ and form-fitting pant styles but have always been weary about just how universally comfortable and flattering they actually are. As a 5’10” woman with a curvier shape, pants shopping hasn’t always been the easiest task for me — especially when I’m shopping online. read more