My Go-To Fast-Drying Nail Polish Lasts For Weeks

In refusing damage-prone manicure techniques like gel, dip, powder, and acrylics, my nails have retained their strength and elasticity for the better part of 30 years, often drawing compliments from my manicurists. "Nope! Just boring regular polish for me, thanks," was my go-to line at salons — that is, until I came across Dazzle Dry nail polish.

Dazzle Dry is a system that simultaneously preps, polishes, and seals your nails without the damaging effects of similar "long-lasting" manicure techniques. It actually functions a lot like regular nail polish, no gluing or curing required.

My go-to nail polish color is what I've dubbed over the years as "purpley-gray," so I was overjoyed when Dazzle Dry recently launched "Fresh Start," a blend of lavender gray with a semi-sheer glaze. The bottle comes in a standard 0.5 fluid-ounce size, but most colors come in mini travel sizes, too. My other favorite hues? Chiffon Moment , Midnight Sky , and 3-Day Weekend , to name a few — but there are well over 150 colors to choose from.

"As someone who goes to yoga and pilates classes five to six times a week, my toes must be in tip-top shape all the time. A friend introduced me to Dazzle Dry last year as a healthier alternative to gel pedicures. Application is faster than a regular manicure at a salon, it doesn't chip (my pedicures last more than a month), and there are plenty of fun and neutral colors to choose from." — Izzy Baskette , shopping writer

To take full advantage of this type of polish, I'd recommend buying the Dazzle Dry starter kit for the best results. Simply apply the system and wait five minutes for it to dry. Go on, set a timer. By the time you finish reading this story, your future manicure would already be locked in.

The four-step system takes less than 15 minutes to complete: 10 for application and five for drying. Basically, it solves the age-old issue of last-minute manicures that are immediately ruined on your way out the door. (Or is that just a me problem?)

An Expert On The 5 Beauty Trends You⁘re Going To See Everywhere In 2026

The 'clean girl' aesthetic's reign is officially over. This year, we're saying goodbye to barely-there makeup looks, 'strawberry girl' or 'tomato girl' aesthetics and plain makeup as we move into a more expressive era. In 2026, beauty trends are going to make makeup fun again.

According to makeup artist, Mecca colour specialist and content creator Jordyn Dackers , beauty will be heading in a more creative direction this year. There's a running theme of people preaching that 2026 is the new 2016, which applies to makeup trends, too.

"We know 2016 was a time for bold makeup; it was fun and we didn't care what people thought about us wearing a gold cut crease at 9am," Dackers told PEDESTRIAN.TV.

"Not saying that we will all rocking up to work with a cut crease, but there will be little pops of colour here and there: think a red lip, coloured eyeliner or a shimmery eye."

While the last few years' makeup trends have been defined by it girls like Hailey Bieber , Bella Hadid and Dua Lipa wearing minimal makeup and focussing on a glowing complexion instead, the (re) rise of Swedish singer Zara Larsson and her distinctive makeup looks on her Midnight Sun tour have proven that people are looking to pivot away from minimalism.

Thanks to makeup artist Sophia Sinot , Larsson's makeup is defined by creative, bold eyeshadow, heavy blush, and LOTS of gems. It's reminiscent of the glitzy, glittery looks we saw in the first two seasons of Euphoria — and with another season coming out in April , the trend cycle has really come full circle.

Content creators have also taken to TikTok to recreate Larsson's looks, with many clocking the return of unapologetically bold, maximalist makeup.

Prada's Buckle Bag Is Dua Lipa ⁘ Elsa Hosk-Approved

Modern it bags are superstars in the fashion space, thanks to a potent mix of buzzy creative directors, heritage design inspiration, and celeb endorsers, among other factors. That said, many of them exist in a vacuum. From the studded and fringed Valentino Nellcote to the boxy Dior book totes inspired by actual reading materials, there isn't a singular umbrella trend that captures today's most popular arm candy styles and kick-starts an entire design direction at the same time.

The same can't be said for the Prada Buckle, which helped ignite an industrywide obsession with belted bags since it made its debut on the Spring/Summer 2024 runway.

Though the Buckle is hardly the first carryall to equip a belt — Hermès Birkins , for instance, are famously lined with them — its release helped spark a belted revolution. Within months, buckle-accented bags were near-ubiquitous, and fashion connoisseurs had a bevy of options to choose from, including Miu Miu (Aventure) , Saint Laurent (Manhattan), and contemporary labels such as Toteme and DeMellier.

Two years in, Prada has expanded the Buckle collection to include bucket bags with a similar buckled strap, as well as embellished belts, particularly those with grunge-y studs, and double-belted options.

The "Levitating" singer wasn't the only one to embrace Prada's OG design; the likes of Chloë Sevigny and Lily James have also toted the style.

Other it girls, including Alexa Chung and Diane Kruger, were also spotted carrying varying colorways and sizes of the Buckle.

The bucket silhouette is also getting some love. Supermodel Elsa Hosk, who has one of the most enviable bag collections, cosigned the rounder arm candy and toted one with a glamorous gold metal belt.

The Buckle's versatility is courtesy of the belt itself. It can be closed for a sleeker, more tailored vibe, left undone for a more casual romp, or knotted for an effortless trick. There are also newer double-belted styles with the buckles on each side of the bag. The bags also come with detachable shoulder straps for whatever suits your mood.

Amelia Gray Mesmerizes Fan With Custom Swarovski Dress

Amelia Gray wears a custom Swarovski dress at her first Golden Globes with crystals. The custom Swarovski gown post was uploaded on her verified Instagram about 13 hours ago. Her caption thanks Swarovski and the creative director, Italian designer Giovanna Engelbert. She wrote that 1 million crystals and 100 labor hours built the dress.

Gray's Golden Globe 2026 look reads like liquid metal under carpet flash. The model wears a bra-style bodice that sits in brighter silver crystals with ruched, sculpted cups. A bold midriff cutout breaks the shine, edged with lace-like trim.

From her waist down, gunmetal crystals pack densely and curve-tracing. Thin jeweled straps keep the sparkle continuous. She adds a stacked crystal necklace and black nails for contrast. Her hair stays sleek, straight, and center-parted.

Fans replied fast, with one writing, "Stunning!!!," another said, "Insanity," and a third added, "Wow Amelia Wow."

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Bella Hadid Lays Into Fashion Brand Dolce ⁘ Gabbana Over ‘Embarrassing' Milan Show

The catwalk star, 29, took aim at the Italian fashion house over a lack of diversity at their show on Saturday, January 17, in the Italian city.

A furious Hadid wrote on Instagram: "Shocked people actually support this company still it's embarrassing. Models / stylists/ casting the whole damn thing"

Hadid's comment — which has been liked more than 62,000 times — was in response to an Instagram video posted by fashion commentator and social media star Elias Medini , 26, who is also known as Lyas.

In the clip, Medini showed images of the show's casting, and branded it "not normal," before saying: "Fifty shades of white."

He claimed there was "not one single Asian, not one single dark-skinned model, I believe not a single Arab or blond guy."

He added: "And they have the audacity of saying in the promotional video for the show… I'm going to show you."

Medini then shared Dolce ⁘ Gabbana 's promotional video, which featured the tagline: "Dolce ⁘ Gabbana unveils The Portrait of Man. A collection dedicated to the singular identity of every man."

In another comment on Medini's post, Hadid made several allegations about the brand, and questioned why people are surprised by the recent fashion show lineup.

In a post liked more than 29,000 times, she added: "Beeeen cancelled…. years of racism sexism bigotry xenophobia … how are we shocked still ?"

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Ram-raiders Smash Into Yves Saint Laurent Shop And Steal Handbags ⁘Worth Thousands*

Ram-raiders ransacked an Yves Saint Laurent store in London and escaped with a haul of bags and other luxury items during a dawn raid.

They ploughed a black SUV car into the Bond Street shop front before running inside and plundering thousands of pounds of stock earlier today.

Metro understands that a number of 'high value items' were stolen at around 3am by three unarmed raiders, who then fled the scene separately.

The raid in the early hours of Friday was the second time in two months the luxury store, located in one of the capital's shopping destinations, had been targeted. 

Earlier this week, a Rolex store in Knightsbridge was raided by robbers armed with machetes. They crashed a motorbike through the front door before fleeing with tens of thousands of pounds worth of watches. 

He said: 'They came this time in the early hours and escaped with some stuff we are assessing what they took now. They crashed through the shutters with a car.

A security guard at a business opposite said: 'We are on high alert but there's only so much you can do. They targeted YSL recently it's scary the risks these robbers will take.'.