Nineties nostalgia has been part of the zeitgeist and a major theme across runways for a while now. But what about makeup? Let’s be real, the late nineties weren’t exactly on point when it came to the art of contouring. Our foundations were a shade lighter, blending was nonexistent, and glitter was a must. Dark … Read More →
‘The white-washed media I had been consuming was reinforcing a form of femininity based on a European concept of womanhood.’ Illustration: Chuva Featherstone Colorism is more than being called a cockroach, having guys compare my nether regions to a medium rare steak, or seeing my crush preferring lighter-skinned women over me. No, it goes deeper … Read More →
What will the luggage set of the future look like? It might not be luggage at all even, but rather, items we rent at the scene or pick out of a vending machine. Or maybe, something relegated as unimportant with the emergence of molecular recombinant teletransport technology. Until that time, however, we remain humans pulling … Read More →
At the Automate 2019 show in Chicago last month, Universal Robots showed off a number of new accessories for its UR collaborative robots (cobots). These accessories are part of the company’s UR+ “ecosystem” of pre-approved compatible add-ons. One example was the LiftKit from SKF Motion Technologies, which adds a seventh axis to the UR articulated arm with a … Read More →
While clothing trends are what most of us pay heed to, we usually tend to forget that accessories, especially jewellery, can help amp up a look. Think about it, you can be wearing something basic no matter what the occasion. But if you team it up with the right baubles, the entire look can be … Read More →
Kodak Mini Shot is a decent option when it comes to instant cameras, thanks to the 10-megapixel sensor, flash, auto-focus capability, as well as exposure, white balance, and gamma correction. Of course, no camera, from professional DSLRs to instant print pocket cameras, is amazing without a few great accessories. Staff Favorite Anker’s 10-foot Nylon Braided … Read More →
If you have ever wondered what MINISO makeup is like, beauty influencer Dimma Umeh takes one for the team Miniso has everything you could every want including a growing makeup range. Some of us might be apprehensive to try a budget beauty brand. Instead, we often choose to stick to the tried and tested brands … Read More →