Best hair straighteners for smooth, sleek hair, according to stylists Hayley Spencer has tested all the most prominent hair straighteners in the game, all so you don’t have to Evening Standard · Sep 21
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I’m a travel editor and this is the suitcase I take everywhere with me Antler’s trunk combines a premium, durable design with sleek looks The Independent UK · May 29
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The best places the travel desk stayed in 2025 – from spa hotels to cruise cabins and cottages The travel desk has bedded down in boathouses, ryokans and off-grid farms this year The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025
The best Mother’s Day gifts: 68 thoughtful ideas for £50 and under they’ll love From a reading light to a gardening knife, a meditation cushion to a birthstone ring, these fun, and often useful, gifts tick every box The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025
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Four Seasons Seychelles at Desroches: the tropical island escape where you can spot giant tortoises This Indian Ocean idyll is bucket list destination for beach bums and animal lovers alike. Hayley Spencer checks in and comes face to face with the island’s majestic creatures Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2024
Going it alone? What I've learnt from travelling to 61 countries solo as a woman World traveller Lydia Swinscoe shares her ultimate guide to getting the most out of solo travel — from the one thing you should always pack, to how to stay safe, and the secrets to combatting loneliness Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2024
Glass hair: your ultimate guide This is one TikTok trend we can get behind. From treatments that really work to the big shine blow-dry, Madeleine Spencer on how to make your hair look its healthiest Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2024