Day: <span>March 3, 2023</span>
Day: March 3, 2023

Day: March 3, 2023

JEWELRY

Adele and Rich Paul Spark Engagement Rumors Again as the Singer Flashes an Impressive Ring

Adele and Rich Paul attend the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio

Adele and Rich Paul attend the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio

Adele and Rich Paul have once again sparked engagement rumors after the singer wore a giant diamond ring on *that* finger during a Las Vegas show this weekend.

This ring, according to the Daily Mail, is the same one she wore in February 2022 to the BRIT Awards, which resulted in a first wave of engagement rumors at the time.

Meanwhile, fast forward to February 2023 and gossip account DeuxMoi is adding fuel to the fire, writing in an Instagram Story, “Blind Item REVEALED: Adele and Rich Paul are engaged.

She continued, “Per my very reliable sources, I can confirm that yes, Adele and Rich Paul are planning a summer wedding!”

According to the Mail, the singer dedicated “Happy Birthday” to Paul during a Vegas concert in December, telling the crowd, “And I love him more than life itself, so can we wish him happy birthday? His name’s Rich!”

Paul is a sports agent who represents many NBA players. rich-paul-date-outfit-leather-altuzarra-louis-vuitton-lakers/” data-ylk=”slk:He and Adele” class=”link “He and Adele have been dating since sometime in 2021, though they didn’t go public until a few months after that.

Adele regularly accompanies her partner to basketball games, where they sit courtside (of course) next to famous people like paul-nba-all-star-game-alaia-coat-mary-j-blige/” data-ylk=”slk:Mary J. Blige” class=”link “Mary J. Blige.

Most recently, the lovebirds attended the Super Bowl together, where Adele showed that she could not care less about the football being played, but lit up when her idol Rihanna took the stage for her epic Half Time Show.

Previously, Adele had revealed during another Vegas concert, “I’m going just for Rihanna. I don’t give a flying f***

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BEAUTY

7 serum foundations that are perfect for no-make-up make-up

Throughout my career, I’ve interviewed many skin experts and make-up artists, and one of the most common pieces of advice I hear is that the secret to making your make-up base look good is in skin prep (opens in new tab). You can have the very best foundation (opens in new tab) to hand, but if you’re not giving your skin the very best skincare ingredients, your base can only work so hard. And that’s why serum foundations are such a game-changer.

Containing a plethora of skin-loving ingredients, serum foundations tend to be skincare-infused, resulting in a healthy, natural-looking base. And as a bit of a foundation-phobe, I’m big into serum foundations. Dominic Skinner, Global Senior Artist at MAC explains, “Using a foundation that contains high levels of skincare ingredients means that you are not only getting the benefit of coverage and an even-looking skin tone, but it also means your skin is benefitting, too. Over time, the skincare ingredients will help make your skin look and feel better.”

Slightly different from tinted moisturisers (opens in new tab), serum foundations tend to be lightweight and don’t just contain hydrating skincare ingredients. In fact, the calibre of ingredients in some serum foundations is really impressive. As someone with combination skin, I often find foundations for oily skin (opens in new tab) too mattifying and foundations for dry skin (opens in new tab) too greasy, but serum foundations fit just right. 

Shannon Lawlor wearing a serum foundation

Shannon’s skin without any foundation.

(Image credit: Shannon Lawlor)

They’re great for busy people, too. While we would never recommend skipping your skincare routine (it is, of course, the basis of any beauty routine), if you struggle to work actives into your routine, the right serum foundation can help keep your skin ticking over. “If you struggle to fit

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FASHION

5 menswear styling tricks to steal from Arise Fashion Week 2023

To commemorate two decades of championing African fashion globally, Arise fashion week made a grand comeback this month in Lagos, Nigeria. Under the theme “Future Forward ”, the two-day fashion event hosted 30 designers from across Africa and the diaspora, from Ajabeng, Bianca Saunders, Kenneth Ize down to Ziva Lagos.

With an international fashion crowd in attendance including the likes of models Naomi Campbell and Alpha Dia (who were both walking the ramp), Lola Ogunnaike among others, the designers presented their latest offering for the season. The collections were a goldmine for fashion inspiration and styling tricks.

From tactile fabrications to statement-making blue hues, the designers working put together a noteworthy fashion affair this year. As the dust settles on the Arise Fashion Week’s 2023 presentation, one thing is certain: menswear, particularly African menswear, is getting more exciting by the minute.

Ahead, take notes of GQ South Africa’s edit of all the menswear styling tricks straight out of the playbooks of the stylists and the collections that graced the Arise fashion week 2023 runway.

50 shades of cobalt blue

50 shades of cobalt blue

Every season there’s a colour that goes on to become the next favourite thing for fashion folks. At this year’s Arise fashion week, cobalt blue was one of the key contenders for the season’s IT colour.

The bold and deep blue hue with connections to coolness, water and the sky was spotted everywhere in the collections. From Ninie’s collection to Pepper Row’s presentation, there was a shade of cobalt blue on the runway.

To stay ahead of the fashion curve, take cues from Ninie’s styling of the deep blue hue. The key to incorporating the colour into your closet, start with a statement piece rendered in the colour paired with neutral tones like white, black or

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DESIGNER

Meet the Ukrainian Designers Bringing Resourcefulness and Optimism to London Fashion Week

On the final morning of London Fashion Week, a trio of Ukrainian designers showed their latest collections in the Newgen runway space of the Old Selfridges Hotel: thousands of miles away from their hometowns and studios, and even further away from where they likely imagined they would be 12 months ago. (February 24 marks one year since Russia first announced the full-scale invasion of Ukraine that continues to this day.) 

An initiative spearheaded by the organizers of Ukrainian Fashion Week and supported by the British Fashion Council, the significance of its timing didn’t go unnoticed. “It’s very important for us to show that one year on, we have not been manipulated by the war,” said Ivan Frolov of the brand Frolov, known for its corsets, crystals, and camp; all of which were very much present on this week’s runway. “We are so strong that, even under these terrible circumstances, the DNA of our brands hasn’t changed.”

While it would have been impossible to stage the show in Ukraine under the current circumstances, the majority of the fashion community there—even those who have relocated abroad temporarily—still have their studios, pay taxes, produce, and perhaps most importantly of all, have friends, family, and supporters still in their homeland. The showcase proved that even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges, the designers’ spirits have yet to be dampened. “I’d be working in my studio and I’d hear rockets flying, or we’d have to run to the bomb shelter,” said Julia Paskal of Paskal, with a shrug. “But that’s just our lives now.”

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SHOPPING

Sustainable Outfit Ideas for Fashion Week Season

Fashion month is in full swing and while the concept of fashion weeks can sometimes result in increased consumption, there are plenty of emerging designers doing things differently and working to promote a more circular and sustainable world. As a result, those of us who attend fashion week have the opportunity to do the same thing and it turns out, it’s easier than you might think.

This season, we challenged ourselves to opt for pre-loved fits over popular trends and styled a number of sustainable looks through renting, borrowing and shopping secondhand with Depop. Increasingly, the pre-loved platform is finding itself at the center of fashion week, with emerging creatives and sellers like johnsvintage, fazedbyfinn and breadandbuttercollection curating vintage fashion and streetwear selections purely for the purpose of fashion week dressing.

As a result, we took to the platform to source vintage and secondhand pieces from some of our favorite brands and designers, including those showcasing at LFW for Fall/Winter 2023.

Take a look at our rundown of London Fashion Week looks below.

While you’re here, check out our roundup of the biggest trends from this LFW season.

Look 1

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The first of our LFW looks began with a borrowed Feng Chen Wang blazer and silver necklace, worn alongside charity shop cargo pants. Completing the outfit was a selection of secondhand purchases from Depop, consisting of some limited-edition adidas and Raf Simons Ozweego trainers and a black and silver MISBHV leather bag.

Look 2

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Next up, we styled a pair of borrowed black Sophia Webster boots, alongside existing Vetements tights and a rented balaclava from HURR. Finishing the luminous look was

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