Tuesday 30 April 2019
This Budget-Friendly Dress Looks Amazing on Everyone April 30, 2019 at 12:45PM
Monday 29 April 2019
Head to Toe Neutral Wearing: Albus Lumen blazer and Marle slip skirt Getting away from my usual all black and adding some fresh creams into the mix with this perfectly structured cotton blazer from one of my favourite Australia designers, Albus Lumen. I also have to get you acquainted with New Zealand brand Marle. We’ve had them online at The UNDONE for a couple of seasons and the collections instantly sell out due to their easy to wear designs, great price points and natural materials. Highly recommend checking them out, I also live in their black washed silk slip skirt as its a great everyday staple. Photography by Ana Suntay-Tanedo Harper and Harley
Saturday 27 April 2019
Friday 26 April 2019
Thursday 25 April 2019
Finally, a Jumpsuit that Flatters Curves April 25, 2019 at 12:45PM
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga are set to reunite for one-off show
Words by Maisie Bovingdon
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga were the duo we all cooed over for months and months after their award-winning performances in A Star Is Born, enviable friendship on and off screen, as well as their gushy compliments about one another.
Although the pair – who portrayed Jackson and Ally in the production – were dubbed the next ‘Brangelina’ during awards season because of their close bond, they haven’t spent ‘any time’ together in recent weeks.
PEOPLE has recently reported the actor and director has devoted his time to his girlfriend Irina Shayk and their daughter, Lea De Seine.
But the Bad Romance hitmaker and Bradley will soon reunite for a one-off performance of the hit romantic drama movie, which will include a live reading of the script as well as live duets too, although Bradley has ruled out the possibility of a full on tour.
Speaking to Ellen DeGeneres on her namesake show, Bradley said: ‘You know what I thought would be really cool to do maybe one night, is do a live reading of the movie, of the script, and sing all the songs as you’re reading the script at The Hollywood Bowl or something.’
However, Bradley has revealed performing live on stage at the Oscars filled him with fear, although he was grateful for Lady Gaga’s support.
He recalled: ‘The Oscars was pretty terrifying. It was crazy. I actually wasn’t nervous because I worked so hard and Lady Gaga’s so supportive. But it was terrifying, absolutely, because I’m not a singer and I didn’t sing before this movie so it was really crazy.
‘But it just shows that if you do work really hard and you’re with supportive people that you can do things that you never dreamed was possible. Because I do think with the Oscar thing, people will never watch the movie again if this is bad. It was one of those things where this has to be great. It felt great.’
We’re keeping our fingers crossed this one-off show happens!
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Wednesday 24 April 2019
Tuesday 23 April 2019
Do’s and Don’ts of Shopping While Traveling April 23, 2019 at 04:23PM
One of the things I love most about travel is that it offers an endless source of creative inspiration. Whether you’re in the U.S. or abroad, a stroll through a new city immediately exposes you to a different culture and its own unique take on everything from food to architecture and street style.
If you’re like me, you’ll be tempted to take back some souvenirs to remind you of your experience. The problem? There’s never enough space in your suitcase to hold every beautiful thing you find! And, to be honest, not all souvenirs are worth the splurge.
Over the course of my travels, I’ve found that some things are definitely worth making extra space for in your suitcase, while others should be left in the tourist shops (I’m looking at you, endless rows of shot glasses!). To avoid falling into the trap of buying random trinkets because you feel the need to bring something home, here are a few tips for shopping thoughtfully the next time you’re on the road:
Monday 22 April 2019
Thursday 18 April 2019
Dear Diary: Entry 21 April 18, 2019 at 12:45PM
Hi Everyone!
It’s Tanesha chiming in before sharing this week’s Dear Diary entry written by an anonymous GWC reader. If you aren’t familiar with this column, check out this introductory post.
This week’s entry is written by a curvy teenager with some boy trouble.
x Tanesha
Wednesday 17 April 2019
WMBW Travels – Avista Grande Karon Phuket First…a quick disclaimer. There’s a lot of pictures in this post, like A LOT! Not only because our hotel and Thailand were beautiful, but we were trialing the new Sony Alpha 7R III for the week and got a little trigger happy with this incredible machine. I’ll be doing a full review on the camera and G Master lense in an upcoming “stuff I’ve tried” post soon. okay, sit back, relax and enjoy Phuket. I think it’s fair to assume that we all looked back on 2018 and thought “Holy Sh*t what was that!?” I don’t know about you guys but it left us burnt out and exhausted. We were in desperate need of a break, like a real break. No trecking round cities and running for trams/buses/trains or taxis! We needed cocktails, sunshine, beach sand and cocktails – yep, we needed cocktails so badly we put it on our list twice. In the end, we decided to head east, to the land of smiles. We had been to Phuket before (about 3 years ago) and like the seasoned travelers we are, we were smart enough to visit in Monsoon season. 2 weeks of constant (and I mean CONSTANT) rain coupled with a healthy bout of food poisoning meant we didn’t quite experience the island life we had dreamed of. It was, however, enough time to fall in love with the place, the people and the food. So, back to Phuket it was then. Choosing where to go in Thailand is difficult. There are loads of Islands scattered all around the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand, each as beautiful as the next (or so I’m told) but none of them easy to get to. Seeing as ‘easy’ was the point of the trip, we decided that Phuket would be it! We could fly in direct to the Island – well direct via Qatar – without missioning to catch a ferry or water taxi after the 18 hour journey. With Phuket being the original Thai holiday destination it is crammed with hotels and you really are spoilt for choice. We had very specific criteria in mind to make sure we stuck to the chilled experience we were hoping for. We wanted a resort feel but without the resort size. It had to have a massive pool with a swim-up bar (because nothing says holidays like drinking cocktails in the pool). It had to be walking distance to the beach as well as walking distance to bars and restaurants. It also had to be luxurious, so that you could lounge around your room and still be comfortable. I mean…you know…simple things really. We did extensive research, but in the end, the Avista Grande Phuket Karon really did tick all the boxes. Karon beach is about an hours drive from Phuket airport. There are a couple ways to get there but the transfer service directly outside arrivals really is your best option. There is no Uber in Thailand, and the local alternative is pricey and a little confusing, the busses take forever and the shared van option really isn’t worth the saving for the amount of time lost stopping at every hotel along the way. While you’re in arrivals here are some top travel tips! Pick up a local sim card, all the major providers offer a tourist sim with varying amounts of data and call time, they’re all ridiculously cheap so just pick the one with the smallest queue. Every bar and restaurant offers wi-fi but having data to get around and research where you’re going, is well worth the price of a beer or two! The ATM’s in Thailand all charge a service fee on international card withdraws (about 200 Baht) so withdraw the maximum you can as cash is king in Thailand. There is also an actual King in Thailand, but his name is Maha Vajiralongkorn. Don’t get them confused or you’ll end up in a lot of trouble! Anyway, we arrived at the Avista Grande Phuket Karon and were happy to find out we had been upgraded to a poolside room with an ocean view. Game Changer – but I’ll let you know more about that later. The hotel was beautifully designed and pretty much looked just like the pictures, which is always a bonus. We did, however, find that for such a new hotel it was showing some serious signs of wear and tear, both in the rooms and around the grounds. A little disappointing, to be honest. Other than the minor scuff, chip or broken table, we were incredibly happy with our choice. The swim up pool made all the difference and quickly became a part of our daily routine. Gym in the morning, dip in the pool, afternoon nap, dip in the pool, late night out, dip in the pool – You see where this is going right!? With temperatures well in the 30’s (centigrade) for our entire stay, the private pool was always a welcome relief and HIGHLY recommended – we still keep wondering why our Cape Town apartment doesn’t have a swim up pool outside our bedroom. When we weren’t at our swim-up pool we spent sunny morning after sunny morning lounging around the hotel pool. Sun loungers were never in short supply and we always managed to find 2 somewhere. We were however disappointed with the swim up pool bar, bad service and mediocre drinks aside, the prices were so ridiculous that we only ever drank there once! I get hotel bars are notoriously more expensive than restaurants and pubs, but at three times the price they were literally forcing us out of the hotel to enjoy our sundowners anywhere else. I’ve never quite got the thinking behind that. Breakfast was included as part of our stay, and as it’s generally one of our favorite things with any hotel stay, we were super excited for our first morning. It was, however, a little hit and miss. Some of the elements were really amazing while others felt very generic and mass produced. Fresh fruit was always plentiful with loads of daily variations, the pastries were also surprisingly good with interesting variants like coconut croissants and a donut tree that just kept on bearing delicious sugary round fruit! The one thing we really struggled with during breakfast was the amount of waste. We understand that this is a difficult thing for the hotel to control, but watching guests pile their plates to overflowing, then leave half of it behind was heartbreaking to watch. Not to get into a whole kumbaya, save the planet / there are starving children out there kinda thing…but, there ARE starving children out there and we ARE bleeding the planet dry! Come on people, be better! – Sorry about the rant, but this really bothered us every morning and I do kinda feel something needs to be done about the waste. Despite some seemingly negative comments above, we really did love our stay at the Avista – I only feel it’s fair that I give you a well rounded and honest view – and in the end, it really did tick all our boxes. Resort feel check, massive pool check, a private swim-up pool bonus check, swim up pool bar…well…you can’t win them all! The hotel was also a 5 min walk to Karon beach (another check off the list), which despite being one of Phuket’s most popular beaches, it’s also one of its widest meaning that it never really feels busy even during peak periods. It’s pretty easy to pick up 2 beach chairs and an umbrella for 200 Baht and just spend the day with your feet in the sand sipping on young coconuts…or beer of course. I chose beer! The island is relatively big, so if you want to do some exploring we suggest hiring yourself a scooter, not only is it the easiest way to get around, it’s definitely the cheapest. Scooter hire will set you back anywhere between 200 and 400 Baht a day depending on the length of your hire and the size of the scooter. Everything in Thailand is negotiable, so try a few places till you get the bike and price you want. We picked up Jerry (yep, that’s what we named our scooter) for 200 Baht a day. We had only intended keeping it for a day or two, but we loved how easy it made exploring that we just held onto it for the week. The benefit of your own transport is that it lets you discover new beaches and restaurants you might otherwise miss out on. One of our favorite days was stumbling onto the most amazing beach at Kata Noi during a little exploratory session, not only was the beach incredible, but the beach shack restaurant on the sand served the best Holy Basil Pork we ate all trip – They should’ve called it “Holy Sh*t, that’s good basil pork” You don’t have to walk far in Phuket to find a bar or restaurant, they are basically all on top of one another. Finding a good one is often a little trickier though. The rule of thumb is to try and get into the busiest one – safety in numbers and all of that! This is of course not always fail-safe. It served us well on our first night when we stumbled into Bounty Seafood on Karon Beach but failed us horribly at another restaurant (whose name I forget) on Kata beach – where we sent back a meal. On the flip side, we visited Ging restaurant in Kata for one of the best meals of our stay and were one of only a few tables on the night. So, on second thought, maybe the rule of thumb is that you need to do a little research, and often that research is sitting down and hoping for the best. The menus in Thai restaurants are like encyclopedias and offer anything from Thai and Asian to Italian and Russian specialties, it’s a true case of all things for all people. We try and stick to local food whenever we visit a new country and tend to leave the burgers and pizzas for when we’re at home. I suggest you do the same in Thailand, it’s difficult to end up disappointed. One last tip before I wrap this all up. Embrace the happy-hour but beware the Mooze. Drinks in Thailand are not cheap (comparatively speaking of course) and when happy hour roles around the bars fill up fast, that’s when the Mooze comes out – no that’s not a typo. Mooze is a range of liquors that can only be described as flavored ethanol! The drinks are delicious, but they hit harder than a Muay Thai shin kick! It always put a smile on our face and was the perfect way to start our evening, but we’de always switch back to beer after our Moozey Mojitos. Phuket will always hold a special place in my heart, it was one of the first holidays I ever took 15 years ago and I’ve been back 4 times since. It’s hard to describe what makes it so endearing but I think it might be a combination of the following. The people are incredible, it is not called the land of smiles for nothing and everyone is so friendly and helpful. The food. Ahhh man THE FOOD!! If I had to eat one cuisine for the rest of my life it would be Thai. The flavors and freshness of Thai food in Thailand just can’t be beat. It’s the thing we miss most when we leave and the thing we talk about most when we return. Lastly, I think the chaos is what makes Thailand and especially Phuket so amazing. Restaurant on top of restaurant, street vendors squeezed into every corner, power lines wrapped around trees and tuk-tuks blaring music through neon-lit speakers all come together in perfect harmony. It’s almost Zen-like really. We only visited for a week and it was the biggest regret of our trip. We can’t wait to go back. Okay. Travel safe and stay fancy! whatmyboyfriendwore
Tuesday 16 April 2019
The Must-have Polkadot Dress of the Season April 16, 2019 at 12:45PM
Monday 15 April 2019
Sunday 14 April 2019
The Cutest Straw Bags Goin’ Round We’re calling it – straw bags are a ‘thing’. And if you’re ready to shop straw bags then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve seen them everywhere from NYC, to Sydney and beyond and now we want in on the action. For visual inspo on how to wear one, look no further than some of our fave style crushes Juliana, Elly & Anne-Laure. They’re the perfect seasonal update for your basic jeans + tees combo, but they can also add a cool-girl twist to a black boyfriend blazer (see here). We’ve curated a pretty extensive list of all our favourites just for you and we hope you like it. Words: @carmengracehamilton Image: Collage Vintage UP NEXT: Where To Buy The Best Ever Wardrobe Basics The post The Cutest Straw Bags Goin’ Round appeared first on CHRONICLES OF HER. Carmen Hamilton
Friday 12 April 2019
Eat These Foods for Healthy Nails April 12, 2019 at 12:45PM
As part of my commitment to self-care and something I simply like doing, I treat myself to a mani-pedi once a month, whether it’s at a nail salon or a DIY spa day I create at home. It’s a great way to feel refreshed for the week ahead, and is especially nice as sandal season approaches!
But what you might not know is that what you do in between mani-pedi sessions counts toward your nail health, too. What you eat on a daily basis can actually impact how strong, long, and conditioned your nails are — so why not add a few nail-boosting foods to your daily intake?
Here are 5 foods to incorporate into your daily diet, that will keep your nails looking amazing:
Image source: naturespath.com
Thursday 11 April 2019
Wednesday 10 April 2019
Tuesday 9 April 2019
3 Ways to Reinvent your Button Down Blouse April 09, 2019 at 12:45PM
We all have button down shirts in our closets, most likely saved for office wear occasions. But the button down is actually an extremely versatile piece that can be worn in a variety of ways besides just tucked into pants or under a blazer. In fact, with some slight adjustments, any button down can be a great accompaniment to your favorite trend pieces. It would be a shame to see all those different options go to waste!
To get your imagination flowing, here are 3 new ways to wear your button down every day:
Monday 8 April 2019
Sunday 7 April 2019
Where To Buy The Best Ever Wardrobe Basics Building out a wardrobe is much the same as building a house – you’ve gotta’ lay a solid foundation if you want it to serve its actual purpose. But with that being said, finding the best wardrobe basics is absolutely not easy. How many white t-shirts must a girl buy before she discovers the one? If you said about a million, you’d pretty much be correct. Pieces like t-shirts that wear well and singlets that actually keep their shape are the unicorns of fashion land – elusive, mystical, and probably only exist in our dreams. That is, until now. In the name of good journalism, we’ve done the legwork and found a trusted edit of wardrobe basics you can rely on. Ones that won’t tear in the wash, stretch, or look like a rag two weeks in. A final word of advice from us? Buy more than one. Ain’t nothing sadder than a discontinued wardrobe hero. Keep scrolling for our picks and build away! BASIC T-SHIRT SHOP: Live The Process (white) & Bassike (black) FITTED T-SHIRT SHOP: RE/DONE CROPPED T-SHIRT SHOP: Hanes X Karla RIBBED TANK SHOP: RE/DONE (also comes in black) JERSEY TANK SHOP: rag & bone (comes in black, white & grey) SPORTS BRA SHOP: Skin (set of two in black & white) CROPPED TANK SHOP: Live The Process BODYSUIT SHOP: RE/DONE in black & white BARDOT TOP SHOP: Reformation (comes in black, blush & ivory) The post Where To Buy The Best Ever Wardrobe Basics appeared first on CHRONICLES OF HER. lainy black
Friday 5 April 2019
Thursday 4 April 2019
This Embellished Dress Had me at Hello April 04, 2019 at 12:45PM
Wednesday 3 April 2019
Join the global campaign to free Iranian human rights activist Nasrin Sotoudeh
Prominent defender of women's rights, Nasrin Sotoudeh, has been sentenced to seven years in prison by the Iranian justice system, having already spent three years behind bars. Help us advocate for her freedom by signing our petition today.
A global campaign is pushing for the release of Iranian human right’s activist and lawyer, Nasrin Sotoudeh, who is currently being punished by the legal system in Iran for stringently defending women’s rights.
Sotoudeh was arrested in June 2018, and has consequently been sentenced to seven years in jail by an Iranian court.
In a letter penned to the public on Saturday, however, Sotoudeh’s husband, Reza Khandan, disclosed more information about her incarceration. Khandan revealed that seven indictments in total have been pronounced against his wife, which have totalled up to 38 years in prison and 148 lashes.
The 55 year-old lawyer has been a prominent human rights activist in Iran for years, after tirelessly defending several women who had protested against the mandatory wearing on the headscarf by appearing bareheaded in public.
Prior to her focus on women’s rights, Sotoudeh was imprisoned in Iran from 2010 to 2013, after defending protestors who had been arrested during the 2009 demonstrations against the contested reelection of ex-president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The state put Sotoudeh behind bars in this case for allegedly ‘acting against national security’ and ‘propaganda against the regime’.
During her first incarceration, Sotoudeh carried out three hunger strikes to protest against the conditions of her detention in Evine prison. With the support of the International community, she was pardoned and freed on 28th September 2013, and was even the last recipient of the International Human Rights Ludovic-Trarieux award in 2018.
It appears, however, that Sotoudeh needs the intervention of the International community yet again, as she is currently back in prison with charges such as ‘conspiracy’, ‘incitement to corruption and prostitution’ and ‘disruption of public order’ being brutally brought against her.
Sotoudeh has graciously served the international community by helping countless Iranian women fight for their freedom of expression and conscience, and now the time has come for us to fight for her own right to freedom.
Join Marie Claire UK and sign our petition today to release Nasrin Sotoudeh.
Words by Niamh McCollum
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Tuesday 2 April 2019
Dear Diary: Entry 20 April 02, 2019 at 12:45PM
Hi Everyone!
It’s Tanesha chiming in before sharing this week’s Dear Diary entry written by an anonymous GWC reader. If you aren’t familiar with this column, check out this introductory post.
This week’s entry discusses a reader’s struggle and journey with confidence to wear what she loves. My hope is that in time she builds the confidence to wear what she wants every single day, without worry or fear of what people may think.
x Tanesha
