9 h. ago Ed Sheeran shares Persian culture with the world and the diaspora swoons – me included | Dellaram Vreeland

The star’s new single, Azizam, is a rare pop-cultural moment in which Iran is celebrated for the beauty of its cultureGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAs a second-generation Persian immigrant, my connection with my roots has always been relatively surface-level. Admiring the intricate artworks adorning the walls of our homes, hand-loomed rugs crafted by my own grandmother, barberry-laden rice and saffron-infused stews, the music of Googoosh, Bijan Mortazavi and Susan Roshan blasting from dawn to dusk.My parents spoke Farsi to one another and to me when I was a child and as such it was my mother tongue. But I was born in Australia, so it was only going to be a matter of time before I became more proficient in English. Now I stumble my way through conversations in broken Farsi, longing for the day when Iran will be safe enough to finally visit and I can hopefully scrub up my language skills.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for th...

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14 h. ago Lookfantastic Easter sale cuts 40% off Medik8 set that 'visibly targets ageing'

The online beauty retailer has launched a massive Easter weekend sale with savings until Monday, April 21.

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3 d. ago Travellers take over beauty spot for second time in a week: Caravans and horse wagon pitch up in park days after being moved on

Some 16 huge caravans have yet again pitched up on Swanshurst Park, near Moseley, on Sunday, with around a dozen still there this morning.

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6 d. ago Bella Hadid sparks concern over her VERY thin frame as she flashes rib cage on set of new project

Bella Hadid has sparked worry over her extremely thin figure after stepping out in Paris this week to film scenes for the upcoming Ryan Murphy drama The Beauty.

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6 d. ago 'Best ever' cleanser that Louise Thompson swears by removes 'everything in just one swoop'

Louise Thompson is always sharing her favourite fashion finds and beauty must-haves with fans, and this week is no different as she lets fans in on one cleanser she relies on in her beauty regime

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7 d. ago Weekend wishlist: 11 fashion and beauty pieces our shopping team is lusting after

From summer-ready tops and dresses to affordable hair tools, here's what we've been buying this week

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1 week ago What we should be talking about when we see Snow White | Eva Wiseman

Snow White has sparked outrage across the board, but why is no one worried about its messaging on beauty?Last week I took my daughter to see the new Snow White film and on the train she told me how all the girls had been called into a special assembly. It was to tell them that makeup was strictly forbidden – some girls (she discreetly told me their names, vaguely scandalised) had started wearing mascara to school. And as she spoke I was immediately propelled to 1991, my friend’s kitchen, the violet smell of other people’s laundry, her mother explaining that we shouldn’t wear makeup until we were, “At least 40,” because it was just, “for covering wrinkles and the shadows of age.” That conversation has rattled around in my head for decades (“the shadows of age”) and it lodged there as I settled in with my popcorn.The new Snow White has been plagued by so much controversy some might assume the marketing team had bitten a cursed apple. It took nine years to make it into cinemas, after, ...

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2 w. ago Massive wildfire breaks out at beauty spot as Met Office warns against barbecues this weekend after dry March

The blaze, at Upton Heath, Poole, in Dorset, broke out shortly before midnight before the fire service was alerted at 11.44pm.

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2 w. ago Boots shoppers can get 'pure heaven on your face' serum for just £10

The beauty buy has been discounted as part of this week's £10 Tuesday sale - but the price will vanish by tomorrow so you best be quick or miss out on this fantastic deal

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2 w. ago 'I won same beauty pageant as mum 40 years on – she looked exactly like me'

Tabitha Bennett, 20, was crowned Miss Lancashire last week to reach the Miss England beauty pageant's national final after her mum Vicky, 60, did the same back in 1986

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3 w. ago ‘A great big nuisance’: Venetians divided over plans to host Jeff Bezos wedding

Concerns over three-day nuptials with Lauren Sánchez come decade after Clooneys brought city to standstill When George and Amal Clooney tied the knot in Venice in 2014, bringing the lagoon city to a standstill by blocking off the Grand canal and filling its narrow alleys with celebrities and paparazzi, Venetians embraced the spectacle, proud to once again flaunt their hometown’s beauty and romance.But news this week that Venice will host the nuptials between Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon, and Lauren Sánchez, a former TV journalist, has not quite been met with the same reception. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago What’s new beautiful? The expert’s guide to this week’s best beauty

Rose Beer introduces this week’s best beauty buys.

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4 w. ago ‘Nourishing’ face mask loved by Holly Willoughby ‘leaves skin glowing so good’

Whether it's fashion tips or beauty tricks, Holly Willoughby is one to watch when it comes to beauty recommendations - and this week she's been beaming about one product in particular

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4 w. ago Weekend Wishlist: 9 fashion and beauty picks our writers are loving right now

Here is everything we're lusting over, from Neom's latest launch to Louise Thompson's favourite summer dress

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4 w. ago Gisele passionately kisses Joaquim Valente in sexy swimwear amid ex Tom Brady's bombshell romance news

Gisele Bündchen is proving she's back in supermodel form weeks after welcoming her third child. The beauty turned heads in a sleek black swimsuit with boyfriend Joaquim Valente.

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