As oudh, the cherished fragrance of the Middle East, gains global recognition, Vogue catches up with one of its original makers from Arabia to discuss its past, present and future Image: Shutterstock A centuries-old ingredient, oudh’s allure has finally percolated shelves, stores and the olfactory notes of beauty brands across the globe. From classics like Tom Ford Oud … Read More →
What’s old and uncool is new and cool again. Case in point: claw clips, snappy clips, and even the stretchy hair comb. Hair accessories that once wouldn’t leave the safe spaces of bathrooms and yoga classes were a major beauty statement on the fall 2018 runways—and we’re thrilled to see them back. More than just … Read More →
Coco Chanel once said, “A woman who doesn’t wear perfume has no future”. While that might be a bit of an exaggeration, it is indeed true that how a woman smells, makes all the difference to how she feels, looks and is perceived. ‘Perfume’, derived from the Latin ‘per fumus’, literally translates into ‘through smoke’. And … Read More →
Nicolas Ghesquière of Louis Vuitton isn’t going anywhere. Last week, the fashion house renewed his contract as creative director and over the weekend, the French fashion designer lived up to his artistic legacy by treating guests to a spectacular Cruise 2019 show. The runway took place at the Fondation Maeght in Saint-Paul-de-Vence inside a sculptural … Read More →
Accessories are often overlooked and can truly transform any outfit. Including the right accessories can take an outfit from just okay to next-level amazing! Be sure to keep your eye out for some great accessories this season, including these 5 trends I’ve been seeing consistently: 1. Skinny Sunglasses Ray-Ban Gradient Oval Sunglasses Bloomingdale’s Ray-Ban Gradient Oval … Read More →
Dressing for summer in the city is no mean feat. Having to navigate hot weather with sweltering public transport, while looking good is trying, to say the least. Whether you opt for a pretty summer dress (with comfortable shoes) or tactical loose-fitting breezy looks, there are many ways to get it right. Take your style … Read More →
1. Choose Your Eyeliner Wisely Ever think that maybe it’s not you? Maybe — just maybe — it’s your eyeliner formula? Liquids can be prone to wobbliness, pencils to smeariness. For creating a “beautiful, defined eye”, makeup artist Carl Ray (whose clientele includes former First Lady Michelle Obama) opts for gel liner: “it’s easy to apply and … Read More →