Étienne Léopold Trouvelot We live in a golden age of astrophotography, with a feast of jaw-dropping images from the farthest reaches of space crossing our news feeds on a daily basis. But sometimes it’s good to revisit the imagery of our pre-photographic past—in this case, the work of 19th-century illustrator Étienne Léopold Trouvelot. The Frenchman, […]
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Princess Eugenie wedding: Is royal copying Meghan Markle with this standout beauty look?
Princess Eugenie, 28, is getting married in one month’s time at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. Details of the wedding still remain pretty hush hush, especially when it comes down to what the bride will look like. The only thing confirmed so far is that Eugenie’s dress is being created by a British designer, following […]
Age Before Beauty spoilers: Lorelei in pregnancy twist as Bel makes unexpected choice?
Debbie Horsfield’s six-part drama made a number of revelations tonight but the most unexpected was Bel’s (played by Polly Walker) hypocritical decision to cheat on her love rat husband Wes Finchley (James Murray). The duration of the BBC family drama has seen Bel struggling in silence with the knowledge her husband has betrayed her, and she […]
The Beauty of Cooking Iraq's Massive Carp
A fire roars up in the center of a wall of silver scales. The massive carp, skewered on metal spears, slowly smokes. Nearby a weathered chef turns a fresh fish over in his hands, cleans it with salt and then rubs tomato into its flesh. “Five minutes and you’re done,” Abu Seif says, “It’s simple.” […]
These 26 national parks show the beauty of the American wilderness
Maridav/Shutterstock Travel + Leisure spoke with park employees at 26 of America’s 417 National Park Service locations for tips on traversing the natural surrounds. Each park has different peak times to visit — for instance, Yellowstone is best in the spring or fall as the crowds are smaller. There were more than 6 million visitors […]
I tried StyleBee, the ‘Uber for beauty’ startup that will send a hairstylist to your home or office — here’s what it’s like
Kaylee Fagan/Business Insider San Francisco-based startup StyleBee allows clients to book appointments with professional cosmeticians and stylists who come to you, not the other way around. Since it launched four years ago, StyleBee has earned the moniker “Uber for beauty” for its on-demand styling services that can come to you at your office, home, or anywhere you choose. […]
‘Black Beauty’ Remake Will Bring the Classic Story Into Modern Day
Anna Sewell’s 1877 novel Black Beauty is one of the best-selling books ever, and there have already been a half-dozen film adaptations of the story. But now a new Black Beauty remake is in the works, and this modern reimagining will update the story’s setting to modern day. Sewell’s Black Beauty is told from the […]
Fall for the beauty of the romantic Maldives
Powder-white beaches, incredible sea life and, best of all, peace and quiet, are things I could never tire of. Also, being a destination primarily visited by honeymooners, privacy, standards and service (and therefore prices, too) are always high. However, if you do worry about getting restless, moving around might be the answer. My boyfriend and […]
Royal wedding beauty tips with this week's beauty counter
The Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Beauty Look Palette (£45; esteelauder.co.uk) has six complementary shadows, including a stylish powder blue, in velvet matts and luminous shimmers to define eyes, while the blush and highlighter will let you sculpt cheeks in tones that enhance sun-kissed skin. ___________________________________________________________ Nothing will show up stained teeth more obviously than a […]
Lost in Math: Beauty != truth
Enlarge / Algorithms, a complicated work in progress. (credit: Getty Images) A review of Sabine Hossenfelder’s book, Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray begs for a Hamlet introduction. Phrases like “something is rotten at the heart of theoretical physics” fly about like vampire clichés, ready to suck the joy out of any passing writer. […]
