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…
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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….
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…
Sheer Imagination – Sensual Silhouettes
Master the art of seduction with sensual silhouettes and languid tailored pieces permeating with effortless glamour. Fluid double-breasted suit jacket in silk crepe；Fluid suit pants in silk crepe；And square pyramid earrings in resin and metalAll from SAINT LAURENT. Fluid double-breasted suit jacket in silk crepe；Fluid suit pants in silk crepe；Cabochon & pyramid pendant earrings in…
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,…
Five Nature Inspired Fragrances – The Essence of Diptyque
Diptyque’s Les Essences de Diptyque preview in Paris dazzled with five nature-inspired fragrances，blending beritage, luxury，and olfactory artistry. Paris in the spring is always a delight, but this time, my excitement was doubled as I found myself back in the city where Diptyque was born for the exclusive preview of their new collection, Les Essences de…