As Storm Isha battered much of the UK on Sunday and Monday (21-22 January) it also took a severe toll on retail as footfall across all destinations fell 4.6% week-on-week and was down 5.1% on corresponding 2023 levels. Image: Pexels High streets suffered the steepest drop at -6.4% week-on-week and by -14% year-on-year. By comparison, [...]read moreUK retail footfall suffers as Storm Isha hits footfall
By Reuters Published Jan 23, 2024 Procter & Gamble (P&G) cut its annual profit forecast sharply on Tuesday, as the positive effect of price rises faded and the group had to take a loss on its Gillette business. Reuters The consumer goods giant, whose products include Ariel detergents and Head & Shoulders shampoos, now expects [...]read moreProcter & Gamble lowers its full-year profit forecast
What’s worse than not having an outlet next to your side of the bed? Not having a nightstand to set anything on. Simply put, a nightstand is one of the most underrated pieces of bedroom furniture, and while it might not be as exciting to pick out as a headboard, the options are just as [...]read moreThe Best Nightstands for Every Style and Budget
Shakespeare and Aristotle had it right all along: Self-awareness is where it’s at (“To thine own self be true” and “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom,” respectively, were the OG #inspo). What exactly is being the most authentic, best version of you anyway? “Your best self is where you experience the highest level [...]read moreMental Blocks to Overcome to Be Your Best Self
A tale as old as time, one of the main skincare concerns people face is subduing wrinkles and fine lines. From taking small steps like staying hydrated and applying moisturizer to larger ones like getting Botox and laser treatments, many people have their own anti-aging methods to keep their skin looking young. And, thanks to [...]read moreDoes Argireline Mimic Botox? An Expert Weighs In
Ahh, Valentine’s Day: the holiday you either love or love to hate. Whether you’ll be celebrating romance, friendship, or the discounted chocolate on Feb. 15, there’s no denying how to-die-for a sweater emblazoned with a bow is. In other words, our Valentine’s Day clothes are more like year-long must-haves—hearts and shades of red were never [...]read more25 Valentine’s Day Pieces We’re Swooning Over
When worlds collide! Rihanna and Natalie Portman couldn’t help but fangirl over each other when they ran into one another at Paris Fashion Week on Monday. The exchange occurred outside of the Dior couture runway show when the 42-year-old Oscar winner approached the 35-year-old singer and fashion mogul. “Excuse me, can I interrupt you? I [...]read moreRihanna and Natalie Portman Gush Over One Another in Adorable Fangirl Moment at Paris Fashion Week
We’ve reached the time of year when everyone is throwing on layer after layer in frigid temps coast to coast. What people don’t talk about? That winter clothes (base layers, quality knits, and the like) can get expensive—and they get expensive fast. Maybe every year you say “new year, new me,” but in 2024, it [...]read moreDrop Everything: Mango’s Having a Massive Sale
Despite ongoing concerns about the economy and the cost of living, it appears a sizeable majority of Britons are tuned into the need to be more environmentally-friendly, and certainly when it comes to fashion. Klarna Indeed, 70% of UK consumers recognise the financial benefits of circular practices in fashion, such as repair, secondhand shopping and [...]read moreBeing more environmentally-friendly key for UK consumers
Thank you to Saks Fifth Avenue for sponsoring this post. Saks Fifth Avenue‘s latest color trends are a delightful mood booster, showcasing a spectrum of hues that enliven the winter season. The interplay of vivid tones offer endless possibilities. Saks carries an array of fresh new styles from favorite designer brands like Zimmerman, Ulla Johnson, [...]read moreSun Seeking – Julia Berolzheimer