Category: LIFESTYLE
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Wabi sabi: the philosophy that celebrates the ordinary and imperfect
Symmetry, new, flawless – these words have defined idealised notions of beauty in the western world for hundreds of years. But what if our perception of what we deem to be beautiful encompassed the dichotomy of traditional aesthetic trademarks? In Japanese philosophy, the definition of beauty defies an eagerness for perfection, savouring the simplicity and…
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Blurred lines – a brief history of stripes
From fashion to food packaging, the humble stripe is one pattern with timeless appeal, but reading between the lines its history is one of conflicting significance Few patterns have enjoyed such longstanding, universal appeal as the iconic stripe. Yet, despite its seemingly modest design, this linear shape has been a catalyst for social outrage…
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Easy skincare routine for winter
I’m sure I speak for many of us when I say that finding good skincare that works for your specific skin type is a case of trial and error. I’ve parted with many a penny testing products that promise to be the saving grace for irritated skin. For me, winter is the the season when…
Lorna Rothery 