[Trigger warning: baby loss] I knew that I wanted to be a Mother at the age of 18. Coming from a large African family, the perceived importance of ‘having as many kids as possible, as young as possible’ is a narrative that has been embedded into the minds of daughters across the Diaspora for centuries […]
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When I saw the image of Jennifer Lawrence rocking a pair of Chinos and a crop top on the Who What Wear website last week, I felt seen. I’m a trousers girl through and through. Don’t get me wrong – I definitely wear my fair share of dresses and jeans, and love to indulge in […]
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There are just some trends that never go out of fashion. Much like the beloved corduroy fabric or the smart oversized blazer, the Prep look always cycles back into the trend spotlight every couple of years, much to my delight. The trend may seem plain at first, but the Prep aesthetic has always evolved to […]
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Although I’ve always been generally happy with the condition of my skin (thanks Mum and Dad!), one of my main skin concerns has always been that of hyperpigmentation. The main areas of my face affected were the areas behind my cheekbones and around my mouth. Since the age of 15, I’ve been trying every damn […]
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It seems like only yesterday that we the fats let out a collective audible *GASP* when ASOS announced first announced their Curve range. Fast forward 7 years and despite a few general company financial hiccups, the Curve range still remains one ASOS’s biggest earners and is in general one of the frontrunners when it comes […]
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