Even if you're running late, wearing the simplest outfit, or just heading out for coffee, good hair can make all the difference. And with the holiday season approaching, Dyson is giving us another reason to obsess over our hair with its new special-edition Plum and Copper colourway.

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For 66 years, George Optical has quietly been part of everyday milestones, from a first pair of glasses to the frames people wear through workdays, celebrations, and everything in between. What began as a small clinic in Binondo has since grown into a Filipino eye-care institution, but its story remains rooted in something surprisingly simple: care.

From serious training data to simple everyday activity tracking, the right fitness watch really depends on what you want on your wrist.

Ahead of her upcoming Drag Makeup Masterclass, we look back at three Brigiding beauty moments that prove makeup is never just the finishing touch. It is part of the story.

There was a time when celebrity beauty brands felt like side projects. A famous name, a glossy campaign, a few products, and a lot of hype. But some brands managed to move past the usual celebrity-label trap. They became part of everyday makeup routines, Sephora carts, TikTok tutorials, and beauty conversations in a way that makes people forget there is a superstar behind them.

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Fresh Glowtopia brought together skincare, creators, good food, and a surprisingly smooth event experience despite one of Manila’s rainiest days. Beyond the activities and the launch of Dermlab+ by Fresh’s new Lumi Rejucare line, the part that stayed with me most was Rei Germar’s full-circle journey from featuring Fresh products years ago to becoming the brand’s newest ambassador.

Prada and Gentle Monster introduce a limited-time eyewear collaboration featuring three sculptural designs, sharp lens shapes, titanium temples, and a campaign starring Prada Ambassador Kentaro Sakaguchi.

Southeast Asian beauty is no longer just about following global trends. From tropical-weather base products to playful lip tints and complexion-first formulas, these makeup brands are shaping beauty around the way people in the region actually live, sweat, dress, and express themselves.

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner on their wedding day in London Photo: Daily Mail / Shutterstock Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s reported intimate civil wedding in west London feels like the kind of celebrity moment that does not need to shout to be remembered. Instead of a traditional bridal gown, Dua wore a white custom Schiaparelli skirt suit by Daniel Roseberry, finished with white Manolo Blahnik pumps, wrist-length gloves, a Bulgari Serpenti necklace, and a dramatic Stephen Jones

Ariana Grande’s r.e.m. beauty reframes makeup as a tool for self-expression, built on the idea that beauty is part of storytelling, not just routine. Created for everyday artistry, the brand blends creativity with wearable formulas that make it easy to define your own version of beauty.