Never does the adage ‘one size fits all’ seem more rhetorical than when you head out to buy a gorgeous new outfit… only to be stymied by a restrictive sizing chart. Good news though, the world of fashion has been doing a lot to repair the damage done — Prabal Gurung’s plus-sized collection for Lane Bryant … Read More →
FLY_DRAGONFLY VIA GETTY IMAGES Not so long ago, the mere idea of shopping used to make me break into hives. The horror of it all unfolded in several predictable steps. Driving to a mall through a nasty jam, looking for someone to vacate a parking spot only to have someone else steal it, abuse the … Read More →
It has now been nearly three months since Nintendo first released its hot new video game console, the Nintendo Switch. It’s still impossible to walk into a store in your area and buy a Switch, which means your only option if you want one right now is to pay a premium on Amazon. Of course, … Read More →
Ikea’s legendary blue shopper bag has been the source of inspiration for many trend-setters over the years, with anyone who can get their hands on one putting their own twist on the tote. Following Balenciaga’s sickeningly overpriced “IKEA-inspired” tote bag, everyone has been jumping on the style hype of the 40p carrier from the Dutch retailer. The appeal of … Read More →
When I think of Sephora, it’s normally the priciest products in the store that come to mind. You know what I’m talking about: the mascaras that cost as much as an entrée at a fancy restaurant or the foundations that you can only justify actually using on special occasions. Translation: Sephora hasn’t been my go-to … Read More →
It seems like lately, Target’s designer collaborations are getting bigger, better, and arriving sooner in stores. Hot on the heels of Victoria Beckham’s clothing line news, BaubleBar is getting in on the hype. The jewelry brand has rolled out an exclusive collection of earrings, bracelets, rings, and necklaces called SugarFix. No item costs more than … Read More →
Once upon a time, perfume meant parfum, whose aromatic ingredients are diluted in pure alcohol at their highest practical concentration (usually around 15-20 per cent). One or two drops of this intensely concentrated liquid would last for hours, but it was a luxury that only the very rich could afford. All that changed in the early … Read More →