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I’ve found the perfect wide

　　Now Im maturing (ha!), Im really into finding wardrobe staples that I can rely on for all and any occasion in my calendar. Whether its for the office, brunch with the girls or a very important appointment (read: finally sending that Vinted parcel), I want some hard-working high-street pieces that make everyday dressing a whole lot easier. 　　My latest discovery...

This £12.50 setting powder leaves my skin so flawless, I prefer it to Laura Mercier

　　When a good dupe to a product comes along, its like finding gold. Ive recently discovered a Laura Mercier Setting Powder drugstore dupe for a fraction of the cost. At £12.95, its an absolute steal and saves a massive £25.55 on the Laura Mercier version. 　　No7 recently launched their brand new Pro Artist collection to help you create any look...

This Futuristic Tiny House Is Also A Smart Home—And It Fits 2 Beds Comfortably

Tiny homes are nothing new—we see them every time we turn on the TV—but what about tiny smart homes? When a tiny house is also a smart home, downsizing can feel a lot more like upgrading, and with futuristic options like this “space capsule” Amazon just added, we’ve never been more ready to take the leap. 　　 Generic Prefabricated...

This New Look bag looks ‘exactly like YSL’ – except it’s £2272 cheaper

　　We all love a designer bag, but the one thing that puts us off buying them is the eye-wateringly high price tag. Luckily, your favourite high street brands have a knack for creating accessories that look exactly like the designer originals (shoutout to Frankie Bridges favourite Jacqumeus dupe), which is great if you fancy treating yourself but dont want to...

Liberty Poole swears by this £15 ’top tier’ hack for brightening dark under eyes

　　When we think of Love Islands Liberty Poole, the last thing wed ever think of is someone who suffers with dark circles. But, were all human, right? (At least some comfort for us mere mortals). What springs to mind when we think of Liberty is a bright, youthful, fresh face. So, when the star took to her Instagram to share...

DxO PhotoLab 8 review – the best raw editor money can buy?

　　DxO’s flourishing reputation as on of the best imaging software providers continues to go from strength to strength. Its stable, which includes PureRAW4, Nik Collection 7 and Film Pack 7, has been joined by PhotoLab 8, the latest update of its raw workflow software. 　　New key features include versatile Hue Masks for precision creative control, an innovative tone curve with...

Xiaomi 14T Pro review: Leica quality at a keen price

　　Its been a busy year for Xiaomi, a Chinese consumer tech giant which is pushing hard to become a major player in the Android smartphone market in the west. 　　Despite bringing out some quality phones for photography this year, notably the phenomenal Xiaomi 14 Ultra , the brand is still not well-known in the UK. It barely registers at all...

Jupio x Pr1me Tri

　　While many photographers can happily get through a day on a single battery and SD card, those who shoot more intensively need to manage additional power and storage. The Jupio x Pr1me Tri-Charge aims to meet the needs of these users. Not only will it charge three batteries at once, but it will also store them neatly together in your...

The best budget

　　While we know that the countdown to Christmas isnt on quite yet - who says theres anything wrong with being prepared? Because, lets face it, if you leave it until November 30th to treat yourself to an advent calendar, chances are that the best ones will have already been snapped up. 　　There are so many beauty calendars on the market...

13 Kitchen Tools That Have Saved Me Time, Money, And Tears While Cooking My Thanksgiving Feasts

For the past three years, my husband and I have hosted Thanksgiving dinner, which typically includes at least 10 friends and family members. And in those three years, I’ve mastered the art of keeping everyone entertained while I'm simultaneously running in and out of the kitchen, which also includes timing out cooking several dishes for multiple courses in the...

Sirui Traveler X review – the best super

　　If you like to travel with a tripod, you’ll know that it’s hard to find one that manages to be simultaneously tall, lightweight, and reasonably sturdy, while packing down small. The Sirui Traveler X aims to square this circle by using 5-section carbon fibre legs that do without conventional twist or lever locks. The result is a tripod that can...

Hasselblad XCD 20

　　Sometime around 2012, I bought my first ultra-wideangle zoom lens, a Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED VR, for about £1000. This purchase made me anxious to the point of feeling physically sick. Not because I was worried about the quality, but because I’d never spent that much on a lens before. Would I get sufficient use out of it? Would I...

Amanda Holden says her favourite £12 moisturiser is a ‘natural version of Botox’

　　Britain’s Got Talent judge and breakfast radio co-host, Amanda Holden knows a thing or two about looking great on camera, so we were surprised her signature glow is all thanks to an affordable beauty buy with a very impressive inkey list. 　　Speaking exclusively to Closer Online, Amanda shared how a non-negotiable step in her routine is handily a product from...