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A moment that changed me: I heard people sneer at me – and my mummy guilt turned to anger | Life and style
I was invited to speak at a travel conference in Dublin in 2013 and I brought my 18-month-old toddler with me to the event. As …
Don’t Waste Your Money on These 6 Clothing Items, Stylists Say — Best Life
We all know the feeling of getting caught up in the fitting room and purchasing something we wind up regretting. There’s something about the lighting, …
3 Engagement Ring Styles to Avoid, Jeweler Says — Best Life
As you look at different engagement rings, there are many things to consider, from the color of the band to the shape of the diamond …
The pet I’ll never forget: Ella the puppy threw up on me, snubbed me and after 10 years decided to love me | Life and style
I think the tone was set when Ella threw up over me on the way back from the Dogs Trust. She was three months old, …
6 Clothes That Never Go Out of Style — Best Life
On social media, we’re shown so many trends—oversized denim, metallic shoes, winter coats with fur around the sleeves—that it’s hard to keep up. The moment …
6 Best Clothing Items If You’re Curvy, Stylists Say — Best Life
Having curves can come with some fit challenges when shopping for clothes, but at the same time, some pieces just seem to hang better when …
What my interracial marriage has taught me: ‘We would both know one of us was viewed as more worthwhile’ | Life and style
I grew up a dark-skinned child in New Orleans in the 1980s when both racism and colourism were rampant. My mother was a light-skinned Black …
4 Tips for Wearing Flare-Leg Jeans Over 60, Stylists Say — Best Life
They say fashion moves in 20-year cycles—meaning you’re bound to see some of your favorite trends resurface at some point. And that’s certainly true of …
7 Scarf Styling Tips If You’re Over 60, According to Stylists — Best Life
There’s hardly any accessory more versatile or necessary than a scarf. No matter your age, these outfit finishers can keep you warm and add a …
A moment that changed me: I joined some refugees for a game of football – and found my mission in life | Refugees
It was the deflated football that did it. The patchy field behind the apartment complex in Atlanta, Georgia, was miles apart – in every sense …
I’ve chosen to be child-free: here is how I plan to build a life full of joy and meaning | Life and style
A friend came over for dinner recently and brought her newborn daughter. She was adorable, giggling, drooling and kicking her legs with gusto (the baby, …
6 Quick and Easy Ways to Look Put Together, Stylists Say — Best Life
Looking polished can often feel unfeasible when you’re throwing on clothes to walk the dog, visit the grocery store, or run to the coffee shop. …
Nadine Ijewere: ‘Shooting that Vogue cover is always going to be a pinnacle in my life’ | Fashion
When Nadine Ijewere got the call from British Vogue, she was on the top deck of a bus. The number 53, she thinks – it …
9 Coat Styling Tips If You’re Over 60 — Best Life
Fall is officially here, meaning that—like it or not—winter is on its way, too. During both seasons and also through spring, you need a few …
5 Date-Night Style Tips If You’re Over 60, Stylists Say — Best Life
Getting dressed for date night is one of those things that never gets old. Whether you’ve been with your partner for years or are heading …
Li Cunxin: ‘I wake up, and I’m looking at the sky thinking, why am I here?’ | Life and style
“Where do I begin?” laughs Li Cunxin as he tallies up the physical toll of a life in ballet and what must feel like accumulated …
5 Vintage Clothing Items That Can Make You Rich — Best Life
While there will always be a place for cutting-edge couture, the idea of “what’s old is new again” has kept vintage fashion an essential part …
5 Tips for Wearing Blouses Over 60, Stylists Say — Best Life
When a T-shirt is too casual, but a button-down shirt is too stuffy, you likely reach for a blouse—and with good reason. Blouses are easy …
Design news: how to breathe underwater and charge a phone in a disaster, plus learning about black creativity | Life and style
Though architect studio Apparata missed out on the 2023 Stirling Prize, it’s great to see A House for Artists win a RIBA award for affordable …