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‘Can I come over and take your picture?’: a decades-long archive captures cross-cultural womanhood
4+ hour, 12+ min ago (796+ words) I remember being scolded in my early 20s for embarrassing her by leaving the house barefaced," she says. While preparing the exhibition, Pol's Farhang realized that most of the portraits were of immigrants or children of immigrants. For most of them,…...
The 9 best winter boots for women to buy for life, vetted by pros who work outdoors
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (642+ words) Expert picks for comfortable and durable shoes that have maintained the pep in their step " even in the biting cold The best winter jackets for women picked by experts " and on sale Eight winter clothing essentials Scandinavians swear by " from…...
The look of love: what to wear for Valentine’s weekend
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (36+ words) Valentine's, Galentine's, staying in " or going out? Sometimes it's just nice to dress up Continue reading... Valentine's, Galentine's, staying in " or going out? Sometimes it's just nice to dress up...
‘The best I have owned’: 13 women’s winter jackets beloved by a dog walker, ski instructor and more
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (549+ words) From staying toasty in extreme cold to being warm and comfortable when out and about " the best (and stylish) women's coats for winter Eight winter clothing essentials Scandinavians swear by " from heated socks to "allv'rsjakke' Last weekend, it felt like…...
‘It’s an opportunity for bonding’ – my quest to become a Black dad who can do his daughters’ hair
1+ week, 6+ day ago (646+ words) For me " and many other Black men " my experience of hair begins and ends in the barbershop. But as my two daughters get older, I'm determined to make "salon night' pain free " and maybe even enjoyable In the basement of…...
‘The right has won the family’: why are there so few lefty momfluencers?
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (181+ words) The most popular mom content tends to be rightwing tradwife propaganda or just apolitical " pushing progressive creators out of the algorithm Must I reckon with the reality that good politics and pilates arms routines might be at odds with one…...
Goodbye, breast implants: why I went back to having a flat chest
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (1613+ words) At 56, I want to age naturally. Having breast implants ran counter to that, so I got explant surgery, which has surged in demand recently For 22 years, I ran around with small bags of saline water on my chest " a fact…...
Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: lift your winter look with a pop of white
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (495+ words) Like the first cluster of snowdrops, a burst of white is a reminder to focus on the positive " just don't go full snowman Everyone knows that the prettiest scraps of winter are the precious snow days. At this time of…...
A different kind of girls’ weekend: adventure and creativity in Carmarthenshire
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (389+ words) Curated getaways in south-west Wales offer wellbeing and crafty fun for groups of women amid beautiful scenery We'd chosen Ardderfin Farmhouse on the outskirts of historic Carmarthen, a rustic stone cottage with a clawfoot bath and huge open fireplace . It…...
A moment that changed me: I shaved off my hair – and immediately became an invisible woman
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (880+ words) Strangers used to open doors, help lift my pram and greet me with approval when I looked "like a mum. After one simple haircut, I was treated very differentlyIn November 2000, two weeks after giving birth to my first and only…...