Chanel’s autumn/winter 2024 collection is a dreamlike escape to Deauville, where past and present intertwine. A haven of fresh coastal air and unbridled inspiration, it was here that Gabrielle Chanel first challenged the rigid conventions of fashion, pioneering a new era in the industry. Her visionary spirit, ignited by the Deauville lifestyle, birthed a legacy…
Central America’s Top 10 Attractions
Top Attraction 1 The Riviera Maya. From Cancun’s resort-lined hotel strip to Tulum’s eco-chic vibe, some of the world’s finest, softest white-sand beaches are found here, providing the setting for Mexico’s biggest tourist region. Top Attraction 2 Chichén Itzá. Declared one of the ‘New Seven Wonders of the World’, this great Maya city is intensely…
Olay’s Indulgent Moisture Body Wash – the game-changing skincare product
It is a universally accepted truth that a good moisturizer forms the cornerstone of any skincare routine. Yet the science of skin shows that an indulgent shower can provide more than a quick mental reprieve: Enter Indulgent Moisture, a new body wash from Olay that delivers visibly glowing skin in 14 days, poised to become…
Introduction to Links Between Public Mental Health and Suicide
Mental health is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as not the mere absence of a mental health condition, but a state of well-being that allows individu-als to realize their full potential, demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity, be productive, make meaningful relationships, and contribute to their communities (World Health Organization, 2004). Of…
What to Buy and How to Wear It
1.Gucci slingback pumps, $1,890 per pair; gucci.com 2.MARKET MEMO: SUEDE FRINGE JACKETS and Off the RANGE FROM LEFT: COACH, ISABEL MARANT, CHLOÉ, NILI LOTAN, DSQUARED2, RALPH LAUREN, PHIPPSTop, from left: R13 fringe jacket;Polo Ralph Lauren jacket, $1,998;Stetson jacket, $395;Isabel Marant fringe jacket, $3,490; 3WHY DON’T YOU…? Let your WESTERN SPIRIT shine with GEMSTONE HOOP EARRINGS….
Shops – 2024 Autumn and Winter Fashion Trends
A fresh coatIt‘s your biggest winter investment, so make it count. from fancy faux furs to detective duster coats, meet the styles getting us ready to take sartorial cover. An inspector callsChannel your inner super-sleuth; elegant capes, leather trenches. and detective duster coats are repeat offenders when it comes to perennially smart outerwear. Making a…
Brunello Cucinelli’s women’s autumn/winter 2024 collection
There is always charm in tailored simplicity and natural refinement, and Brunello Cucinelli’s women’s autumn/winter 2024 collection emulates that perfectly. A collection born from the art of sentiment, the new line-up goes back to the Italian luxury brand’s origins, with craftsmanship and quality at the heart of its creations. The collection celebrates authenticity not just…
The Art and Science of Looking and Feeling Your Best – Scent Stragety
PERFUME has traditionally been about HOW you want TO SMELL. Instead, these REIGNING fragrances ask, HOW do you want TO FEEL? Today’s perfume options are designed to be a part of a scent rotation and styled like any other accessory you own. “Consumers love the individuality of choos-ing a fragrance reflecting a mood or occasion,”…
Playful Polish and Red Wine Supernova – Fashion and Clothing
1. Blazer, MAGDA BUTRYM, $2,030,2. Skirt, DRIES VAN NOTEN, $595,3. Top, PROENZA SCHOULER, $790,4. Backpack, MARNI, $1,8955. T-shirt, PLY-KNITS, $2126. Loafers, STELLA MCCARTNEY, $750,7. Trait d’Hermès Revitalizing Care Mascara, HERMÈS, $68,8. Watch, LONGINES, $2,075,9. Skirt, MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION, $1,79010. Cap, CELINE BY HEDI SLIMANE, $99011. Sweater, GUEST IN RESIDENCE, $39512. Sunglasses, DOLCE & GABBANA, $34513….
2024 Autumn/Winter Beauty Report
Once you’ve aced your base with clear skin and sculpted features, dare to experiment with unexpected yet edgy eyeshadows and barely there brows which, coincidentally, ruled the runways. CHIC AND SLEEK Up, down—however you style it, the success of this look hinges upon high-shine lacquered locks with nary a flyaway or frizzy end in sight….
Red Corn Cookies – Memorable Recipes
I love these corn cookies because they are part shortbread, part sugar cookie, and all delicious. They are sure to surprise anyone who tastes them because corn is an unusual ingredient in a cookie. I love adding a topping of lemon-lavender icing or hazelnut brittle—or both!—to bring the cookies to a new level. Enjoy with…
Cartier’s Latest High Jewellery Collection – Nature Sauvage
It always begins with a love story.” I’m in Vienna for the launch of Cartier’s new high jewellery collection and Jacqueline Karachi, the brand’s director of high jewellery creation, is telling me about the creative process behind itshigh jewellery collections. Karachi explains, “When we decide on a theme, we research the stones, then present the…
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – Mental Health
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): A Powerful Contextual Approach to Promoting Youth Mental Health in Schools Young people spend much of their lives at school, and school has many significant impacts on their well-being and mental health. Schools are educational institutions with the primary aim of providing a formal learning environment and space to stu-dents…
Perfecting your mid-flight beauty routine
Perfecting your mid-flight beauty routine is both an art and a science. Here is everything you need to know-and pack. If you’ve ever travelled on a long-haul flight, you know what it’s like to arrive at your destination feeling less than fresh—and that’s putting it mildly. Between the chapped lips, puffy undereyes, greasy hair (seriously,…
L’Eau De Parfum Intense – Perfume
The original Chloé Eau de Parfum was such a simple, short formula, made with very few ingredients,” says perfumer Romain Almairac of the classic scent that his father, Michel, helped develop. “Nobody was expecting it to be such a success.” Following the perfume’s 2008 launch, its pale-blush bottle (and its soft fragrance, with notes of…
The beauty and the resilience of the 244-year-old French jewellery brand in a new era
Chaumet’s Charles Leung talks to BAZAAR about the beauty and the resilience of the 244-year-old French jewellery brand in a new era. It was a hot June summer, and the city of Paris was bustling with Olympic preparations. But the sophisticated vibe at the biannual Haute Couture week and Haute Jewellery presentationss was somewhat in…
How safe is your pension? – Life Insights
Pensions seem constantly to be in the news, usually making bad headlines. Scandals are typically of two types: defined-benefit schemes breaking their pension promises, and individual savers in all types of scheme being scammed out of their money. Although big news when it happens, most defined-benefit schemes do not fail and, where they do, there…
Alexconsani – List of essentials for her on- and off-duty beauty beat
1 & 2 My three must-have make-up products. My favourite all-time make-up is by Pat McGrath Labs. I have had the honour of getting to know her well and her products don’t hold back. My favourites are the Divine Cream Blush: Legendary Glow Color Balm in Divine Rose Glow, and Mothership XI: Sunlit Seduction. They…
Petticoats, Arms and Finishing Touches – Interpret and Display Historic Dress
Petticoats, Arms and Finishing Touches Petticoats are never a case of one size or type fits all. Usually, you will need a combination of several types of petticoats to achieve the correct silhouette for your garment. They can be categorized as base petticoats, net petticoats, hooped petticoats and top petticoats. For a garment with sleeves…
Step Into The Wardrobe of the Guintessential French
Step into the wardrobe of the quintessential French It Girl this season, with looks that exude an effortless Parisian style, brushed with shimmers of glamour and modern romanticism. ALL CLOTHES AND ACCESSORIES ARE FROM THE MAJE FALL/WINTER 24 COLLECTION. Oversized sheepskin coat;sequined top;straight-cut jeans;and silver boots Taffeta maxi dress with cut-out;triple fortune cookies necklace;and Miss…
The Kuna Yala – Panama – Central America Travel Guide
THE KUNA YALA Spread out across 49 communities in the Comarca, there are an estimated 50,000 Kuna people, also known as Guna, living in much in the same way they have for centuries. During the time of conquest, many were living in what is today known as the Darién, but fighting with the Catio people…
Scent Packing – Fall’s Lineup of Fragrance Launches
There’s no shortage of innovation and imagination in fall’s lineup of fragrance launches. Whether you’re looking for bold and audacious or soft and dreamy, consider your entire scent wardrobe covered. By SOUZANMICHAEL GALWAY THE INSTANT CLASSICThree years after its launch, Merit Beauty, everyone’s favorite minimalist brand, has entered the world of fragrance with Retrospect Extrait…
Big Picture – Designers Stories
Callbacks, cliffbangers and redemption arcs! Designers are telling their stories and controlling the narrative with couture collections. Couture is a deeply intimate conversation between designers and their audience. The message is conveyed through every single aspect of the garments they create, from how the collection looks as a whole down to the precise fabric, stitching,…
Dior’s Iconic Cannage Motif
Blending couture and architecture, Dior’s iconic cannage motif is reinvented once again this season with a bold outlook. Its fascinating odyssey is one submerged with the Maison’s rich history – its identity inspired by the light-hued mesh that upholstered the Napoleon III chairs found in the haute couture salons of 30 Montaigne. The symbolic chair’s…
Beauty Fragrances – Hostess with the Mostest
For trendsetter and host extraordinaire Wendy Long, “No element is too small to be fussed over”—perfumes and home fragrances included. Armed with the ability to elevate every experience, Singaporean tastemaker Wendy Long counts her eye for detail as her secret weapon for creating unforgettable events. This Cancerian has indeed come a long way since her…
H&M Studio’s autumn/winter 2024 collection
H&M Studio’s latest offering is sparked by a mélange of jazz elements. For the autumn/winter 2024 season, the brand has added another stunning collection to its modish assortment. Following its resort capsule collection that was inspired by coastal Italian allure, its latest collection brings us back to an appreciation of classics, this time led by…
The Fall/Winter 2024 Makeup
Rebel Reveals The fall/winter 2024 runway shows from GERMANIER, LOUIS VUITTON and CHRISTIAN COWAN highlight a striking makeup trend focused on bold embellishments and vivid textures. This season’s beauty looks emphasise dramatic eyes and a touch of sparkle, showcasing an audacious approach to colour and form. Chroma PunkBold, colourful eye makeup defines the beauty trends…
What you didn’t see at the Chanel Fall 2024 Couture show
The invites, the celebs and the oh-so-many intricate details. I’ve had many jaw-dropping moments in my career:hugging Paris Hilton, horseback riding in Iceland, holding priceless diamonds. But seeing the Chanel Fall 2024 Couture show in person? Another world entirely. On June 25, the storied French brand presented its latest couture collection at the French opera…
Curl Customs – Maintaining Textured Hair While Travelling
Everything you need to know about prepping and maintaining textured hair while travelling. Spontaneous trips sound great in theory (the plane ticket overseas costs $200, but the caveat is that the flight leaves tomorrow—tempting!), but the reality is that the best travel experiences require thoughtful planning. Think detailed itineraries, a suitcase filled with a versatile…
How can I avoid damaging my jewelry while travelling?
Q:HOW CAN I AVOID DAMAGING MY JEWELLERY (AND OTHER HEADACHES) WHILE TRAVELLING? A:Legend has it that Elizabeth Taylor was swimming on the Cote d’Azur when husband number three, Mike Todd, surprised her with a stunning set of ruby and diamond jewels,which she promptly popped on before sumptuously diving back into the pool. While this certainly…
Skincare You Can Trust
Transform your skin from the inside out with proven, science-backed skincare from PCA SKIN®. As an industry-leading innovator for over 34 years, PCA SKIN is committed to delivering highly effective skincare solutions. Whether your skin is dry, oily, combination, normal, or sensitive, add PCA SKIN’s Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum to your daily routine to hydrate,…
Fashion and Culture News
J.CREW X CHRISTOPHER JOHN ROGERS The New York designer’s bold new capsule collection for J.Crew fuses his sunny contemporary style with the retailer’s classic heritage. It includes items for both women and kids and features standout details like pleats and sequin embroidery, plus rainbow-hued cashmere knits and a bubble-gum-pink dress with red stripes at the…
Rum and Raisin Bread Pudding – Memorable Recipes
In my house, nothing says the holiday season has officially arrived like a warm serving of rum and raisin bread pudding. It’s great on its own, but when you top it with my special chocolate rum cream sauce, it just takes things to another level. I mean, if you decided to have a few servings…
November Fashion – Clothing, Boot and Beauty
MARKET MEMO: LEATHER TRENCH COATSCity SLICKER Top, from left:Gabriela Hearst coat;Khaite coat, $7,800;Burberry trench coat, $8,500;Coach trench coat, $1,800; coach.com. WHY DON’T YOU…? Play with TEXTURE and TONE in a coordinating pair of TALL SUEDE BOOTS.Polo Ralph Lauren boots, $798 (left and right) and $848 (center); MARKET MEMO: OVERSIZE PANTSBIG MoodWHY DON’T YOU…? Opt for…
Early Concessions and the Birth of Taste – Eating in US National Parks
After Yellowstone in 1872, other parks began to pop up around the country— Yosemite, Sequoia, and Mount Rainier all before 1900, as well as later-demoted Mackinac and Rock Creek, each with their own needs for concessions—alongside anxious chatter about the specter of “bad development.” Coney Island and Niagara Falls loomed large in the elite imagination…
The Classic Themes of the Autumn Winter Season
THE COLLECTIONSThe classic themes of the Autumn/Winter season are returning with deeper hues and grungier looks making a strong comeback. At Dior’s A/W24 runway, make-up was carefully curated as an homage to the glamour of 1970s Italian movie stars, yet with a modern, editorial twist. Under the guidance of creative and image director Peter Philips,…
Spending and saving for later – Life Insights
While starting retirement may seem a time to be cautious about splashing out, there are some big outlays that may make sense and save you money later on. Conversely, you may want to set money aside in earlier retirement to help you cope with spending later on, particularly inflation and possible care costs. Many people…
Fragrance Files
With a soft focus on the world of fragrances this month, come explore our curation of scents and notes that were championing this season. Eternal YouthLa Prairie’s new Life Matrix Haute Rejuvenation Cream is a luxurious skincare innovation that harnesses the power of High Longevity Science to elevate skin health and youthfulness. Inspired by Dr….
Private pensions – Life Insights
‘Private pensions’ means any pension schemes you have apart from a State Pension. They may be schemes you join through your workplace, or schemes that you arrange for yourself. How much you can save Private pension schemes are one of the most tax-efficient ways to save, because you get tax relief on the money you…
Gambas al Ajillo – Garlic Shrimp – Memorable Recipes
When I was growing up in the Philippines, if gambas al ajillo was on the menu when my family went out to dinner, I would have to order it. I always thought that gambas was a Filipino dish—which it is—but later realized it was based on a recipe from Spain (Filipino food is heavily influenced…
Possible ways of boosting your retirement income – Life Insights
There are basically four ways to give your retirement finances a boost: your home, work, investments and state benefits (and other state support). Your home Three-quarters of people aged 65 and over own their home outright, and a further 3 per cent are homeowners with a mortgage, according to the government’s Family Resources Survey. Your…