A WOMAN got the shock of her life after discovering something very wrong with her banana which had been sitting in her fruit bowl for days. To look at, the piece of fruit looked mostly normal, however, it had a strange black circle near the stem which had turned white in colour. Baffled by the unusual markings, the woman took […]

In simpler times, famous-people-turned-entrepreneurs bought wineries or invested in car dealerships — or simply created multi-billion-dollar lifestyle companies on the strength of their family brand. But in the pandemic economy, there’s a new way for the rich and recognized to flex their status and wealth: through a SPAC. (That’s a “special purpose acquisition company,” but more on that later.) Jay-Z […]

HAVE you noticed something is up? A lump or bump that wasn’t there a few weeks ago, or maybe you’ve suddenly lost weight despite not really trying. Have you been to see your GP, or at least called for a phone consultation? If the answer to that question is ‘no’, then book an appointment right now. If you have noticed […]

From Sexy Swimsuits to Cute Matching Sets, Frankies Bikinis Has Exactly What You Need For Spring Frankies Bikinis is one of our favorite places to shop for flattering swimwear, and recently so much more. The brand has been taking it to the next level by offering everything like cute matching sets, cozy loungewear, and even cosmetics. So whether you’re counting […]

I LOVE Beyonce. She is super-sexy and looks banging in anything.  So when I got the chance to try her latest Adidas x Ivy Park collection, Icy Park, I thought: “Why not be Queen Bey for the day?” But I soon found this sporty streetwear collection is not for the faint-hearted.  My actual words were: “WTF?!” This kit is not […]

IF you’re worried your mind has turned to mush over the past few months after being stuck indoors, we’ve got the perfect quiz to give your brain a workout. Teacher, Rupal Ragha, started sharing free school lessons online during the pandemic for pupils, which has seen hundreds of people tune in to her live sessions.  Rupal, from London, has also […]

If Sasha Kelly Jackson and Stephen Small-Warner II are spotted passing a treasured old notebook back and forth in their old age, it won’t be because a Nicholas Sparks novel inspired them. Their small spiral pad, pawned off by a stranger at an airport, has its own plot twists. Ms. Jackson and Mr. Small-Warner met in 2008 as Howard University […]

When you see one of Jennifer Lopez or Kim Kardashian West's most memorable hair moments (think: J.Lo at the Super Bowl or KKW at the Met Gala), hairstylist Chris Appleton is the mastermind behind it. The beauty pro's known for crafting glossy, high-shine looks for his A-list clientele, that inspire women to try the trends he creates at home. So […]

The benefits of including retinol in your skincare routine are unrivaled. Dermatologists regularly recommend the ingredient because it treats a number of common skincare concerns, from fine lines and wrinkles to acne. But, can vitamin A's ability to jumpstart skin cells' renewal process do the same for your hair? One haircare brand thinks so. Monpure, a UK-based brand that focuses […]

Lilly Pulitzer’s Print With Purpose initiative is getting behind the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation. Lilly Pulitzer’s program has partnered with charities for limited-edition, capsule collections in exclusive, hand-painted prints since 2017, and this year marks its fourth print for Honda Classic Cares, the philanthropic arm of March’s annual PGA tournament in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. “We worked to design […]