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When a bonafide style star gets engaged, you better believe that our minds instantly go to imagining the sure-to-be fashion-forward frock she'll wear on the big day. (That's after oohing and ahhing over the engagement bling, of course!) And rumor has it that the latest celeb who'll be taking her trendsetting style from the red carpet to the wedding aisle is none other than Rogue One actress Felicity Jones. Reportedly, the star just got engaged to her boyfriend Charles Guard and, despite the news

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The summer ‘sole’mate

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If the shoe fits, buy it in every colour, they say. And why shouldn’t you? Especially when a new fashion season has brought with it a whole new variety of designs to choose from? And, if you are looking to invest in summer’s most stylish pairs, the experts give you a low down on what’s currently trending.

According to Kamakshi Kaul, Vice President Design, Max Fashion, “One of the top summer trends to throw the spotlight on this year is the platform and flatform. They co

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The 29-year-old actress has joined forces with the French fashion house and will front the campaign for the brand's signature women's scent, which will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

And the blonde-haired beauty is "honoured" to represent the company and be a part of the luxury label's "journey and its legacy".

Speaking to WWD about her latest venture, the 'The Girl on the Train' star - who plays the role of Megan in the drama film - said: "It's an honour to be a part of the Chloe

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Happy Mother’s Day

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Mother. The word itself can evoke a flood of memories and emotions. Mom, mommy, momma, mother, mama, mother! A blessing or a curse. How nice it would be to know that everyone has warm fuzzy memories of their mothers.

Unfortunately there are those who abandoned their children and husband at an early age by choice or by death. There are mean mothers, unintentional mothers — and those that should not have been and some who should — but aren’t, by choice or other interrup

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The beauty of the cactus

A cactus in bloom is pure poetry — particularly that famous line by Walt Whitman: “Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself.”

In the desert at Anza Borrego in California, the thick, spine-studded paddles of a beavertail cactus look as surly as always, ready to smack you into next week if you get within striking distance.

Yet now, in a superbloom spring that many judge the best in decades, the paddles are topped by dazzling fuchsia flowers the size of teacups, which beckon you cl

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Choosing swimwear for summer

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With sunny days just around the corner, vacations are already in mind. This year, like every year, scores of women will be hunting for the ultimate bathing suit to flatter their figure on the beach. But finding the perfect swimsuit isn't always easy. In fact, for some, it can be the most stressful part of planning a vacay wardrobe. From this year's trends to flattering cuts, here are a few tips to help you hit the beach with style and confidence.

Which style will f

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Embrace the season

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If you are a bride planning a wedding in the Midwest, you have spent some time agonizing over wedding day weather, particularly if some portion of it will be outdoors.

And, let’s face it, while spring and summer bring all the charm of colorful flowers and fresh air, it is also notorious for its unpredictable weather patterns. It could – and maybe even will – rain when you least expect it.

Instead of fretting over inclement weather, use these ideas to temper your

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German online fashion platform, Zalando, achieved revenue of €3.6bn last year, while in Ireland, start-ups, including TV fashion stylist, Sonya Lennon’s FrockAdvisor, have been joined by newcomers, Outfitable and Hello Bezlo, in the fashion tech arena.

But what is fashion tech? The term seems to fit any online fashion business, from e-commerce to v-commerce, to smart wearables and clothes and accessories with built-in functionality.

On the e-commerce side, there are platform

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British artist David Downton is back in California to launch literally his largest exhibit yet — the 4-foot by 5-foot “Icon Series” featuring portraits of famous women, many of them Hollywood denizens of past and present.

The fashion illustrator is showcasing his work in Los Angeles for the first time in Mary Ta’s Minotti Los Angeles and Mass Beverly showrooms in the West Hollywood Design District for the next year. Last week saw lavish dinners at both places attended b

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Make a Statement in Bell Sleeves

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From bell-shaped cuffs to structured short sleeves, spring is the season of statement tops and dresses. These types of garments can be found in a wide range of brand collections, including Forever 21, Who What Wear, couture brands and even those phony shopping sites advertised on Facebook.

It can be daunting to pick up a garment with extreme bell sleeves, but if you really want to keep up with this trend, then have no fear. I’m going to break down the do’s and don’ts of

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Luxe lacquers for this summer

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With the arrival of summer, it’s time to learn not to sweat over small things and get colourful! For all those ladies out there who love to paint their nails, here’s a little help from our side, so that you don’t miss out on all the latest shades.

Yellow

After seeing Emma Watson’s yellow dress in Beauty and the Beast, the love for the colour yellow has grown even more. So, why not paint your nails yellow this summer? They make your nails look fresh and happy. Sunflower-ye

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The Duchess of Cambridge’s bouncy curls

While we don’t have the power to provide you with a royal hairstylist at your beck and call, we do have some tips on how to recreate this look from the comfort of your own home. Read on for some expert suggestions on how to give Kate a run for her money on the voluminous curl front.

Dean Jones, from Dean Jones Hair in Edinburgh, Scotland, told Cover Media: “It is really important to always start by prepping your hair, I like to use the Wella Professional Velvet Amplifier. A few pumps of this velv

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For Proenza Schouler’s final pre-collection, designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez shook up the brand’s casting philosophy. To shoot the lookbook, casting director Ashley Brokaw sought out regulars like models Emm Arruda and Michelle Gutknecht, while adding a series of striking new faces: transgender models Torraine Futurum, Marcs Marcus, and the Israeli beauty Stav Strashko.

Scouted in Tel Aviv at age 16, Strashko has risen through the ranks to become one of the industry’s most wanted f

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Justin Theroux and Jennifer Aniston
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Jennifer Aniston was a fan of husband Justin Theroux's facial hair for TV show The Leftovers "to a point".

The 45-year-old actor has had to sport a variety of guises for his various screen roles over the years. For the third series of hit HBO drama The Leftovers he was required to grow an impressive beard - which wife Jennifer had mixed feelings about.

"I grew the beard back for The Leftovers season three and now I'm growing it back again... I like it now. She (Jenn

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Black is Beautiful

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Say it loud, I’m Black and proud’, ‘Young, gifted and black’, were among the songs that rocked the 60s and 70s. Black awareness waxed strong in the 60s and the ripples were felt in the 70s and beyond.

Those were the years of Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X – the years blacks in the Diaspora (especially in the US) were clamouring for civil rights. By 1968 ‘Black is Beautiful’ was the mantra among both black men and women or anyone having a drop of blac

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The truth is I hate removing my body hair. I hate the time it takes, the money it wastes and the sensation of the razor ...
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I've been campaigning for equality and social justice since I was in primary school.

My first campaign was lobbying my primary school principal to make the oval safer for girls at lunchtime. At university I graduated with a Bachelor of Business and a file from the Australian Federal Police for protesting everything from nuclear testing in the South Pacific to upfront university fees.

Despite being a troublemaker from way back, and being fully

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Priyanka Chopra resonates power and style

Priyanka Chopra is no more just a Bollywood icon trying to make a mark in Hollywood, she is an international superstar. With magnificent star-power, Chopra is also a trend-setting style icon who successfully marries poise and flamboyance in her fashion sense. It’s not for nothing that her 2016 Oscar appearance was the most googled look of the year.

And even in 2017, the Quantico lead is just growing taller in the fashion world too. Be it for her glittery golden appearance at the Golden Globes or

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Fashion Forward Dubai (FFWD) is about to enter its ninth season: the three-day event kicks off today at the Hai in Dubai's Design District. FFWD's success mirrors Dubai's positioning as the region's fashion capital.

Backed by the Dubai Design and Fashion Council, there will be 38 designers - from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Egypt - participating in this edition. It will see some of the region's best-known names - Amato by Furne One, ?Michael Cinco, Emperor 1688, Hussein Bazaza - present th

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How to Get Wash-Out Holographic Hair Color

Fashion Month is over and the last flaky pastry crumbs are being swept off the white tablecloths as everyone returns to their home countries. In the home stretch of Paris Fashion Week, hairstylists and makeup artists pulled out some of their best work. Issey Miyake had the best and coolest hair I’ve seen the entire month and Chanel-beloved hairstylist Sam McKnight was secretly testing out his forthcoming product line backstage. Here are the best five things I learned from Paris’s fall 2017, incl

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Daith Piercing

Piercings have been around for centuries. But recently, certain placements have become more popular with the fashion crowd. From specific ear piercings that can make you look younger, to the constellation ear piercing trend, we’re always on the lookout for the next big thing in alternative jewelled beauty.

The daith piercing is the latest look the coolest girls and guys are getting done. For those who don’t know where exactly that is (don’t worry, we didn’t either), it’s top part of your ear wher

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