Striking Eyeliner  

This look is for our adventurous make-up enthusiasts as this striking eyeliner look by Colleen is sure to turn heads. Giving off flame imagery with the mix of red and pink eyeliner, this look is bold and sassy. Make up artist Colleen has included a sprinkle of gold and silver eyeliner in this look to help bring some jazz to the make up and make it more festive just in time for the holiday of love.  

This is a super fun and quirky make up look and would be perfect if you’re planning on going to an event or a fun bar on the special day. The Split Liner by Glisten Cosmetics is a great product to use to recreate this look as it is a eyeliner pot that includes both red and pink eyeliner, both the colours needed to recreate this iconic look.  

For the added glitter effect, why not try the the OPV Beauty Metal and Glitter Liner, it’s a very pretty glittery eyeliner and acts as a perfect finishing touch when you’re looking to add some shine to your make up. Alternatively, the Revolution Beauty Ultimate Lights Chromatic Liner is a creamy glistening liquid that will help add that extra sparkle to your Valentines Day look.  

£ 6.50

Glisten Cosmetics Split Liner

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OPV Beauty Metal & Glitter Liner

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Glittering Pink  

For our readers that love a baby pink, we’ve got just the look for you! Using the Nude Huda Beauty Palette, influencer Patrica created a glamorous sparkling pink eyeshadow look that is beyond beautiful. This look is on the more simple side of our beauty looks included, but nevertheless it still brings the glam and sass.  

This look is ideal if you’re going on a romantic dinner and want a cute simple make up look that won’t require much maintenance. The Huda Beauty Nude Palette is a sexy and alluring palette with a variety of warm shades that are all perfect for any Valentine’s Day look you may have your eye on.  

Patrica finished off this eyeshadow look with the Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara. This mascara is a must have product in your beauty collection! It went viral in 2022 for the luscious lashes it produces and ever since then it’s kept its place at the top for being one of the best mascaras in the world of beauty.  

£ 27

Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Light

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Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara

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Baddie Glam  

If you’re looking for a look that is a little extra and feeds into the dark feminine and baddie aesthetic this Valentines then this look is right up your street! Giving off a full glam energy, this make up look created by Ashley screams ‘It Girl’ vibes and will cause a storm no matter where you are on the day.  

Using warm copper undertones and a subtle pink shimmery base, this look oozes beauty and confidence. The added black gemstones are a gorgeous finishing touch to the look and really give it that pow that we are after to help level up the look.  

This look really is perfect! A great palette that would help you achieve this look is the Nars Cosmetics Voyageur Eyeshadow Palette Copper for the base, followed by the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Dreams Luxury Palette for the shimmery pink finish. The Morphe 9R Metal Artistry Palette is another great palette that would be ideal for this look due to its shimmery shades and as an added bonus, is it kind to our purses too!  

£ 28.00

NARS Cosmetics Voyageur Eyeshadow Palette – Copper

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Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Dreams Luxury Palette

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Morphe 9R Bronze Metal Artistry Palette

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Dramatic Smokey Eye

For our last make up look we have gone for a powerful, bold smokey eye for our queens that love something dramatic and fierce. This look is so sexy and definitely gives a more confident and domineering spin to the Valentine’s Day looks. Created by Dasia, this look includes a charcoal smokey eye that gives off a seductive appearance. This look is finished off with falsies and glossy lips with a brown lip liner to give that Y2K look.  

If you’re wanting drama and boldness this look fits the criteria perfectly! You could use the Laura Mercier Tightline Cake Eyeliner in shade Black Ebony for this look as it is a very pigmented eyeshadow with a matte finish, perfect for a smokey eye vibe. This eyeshadow will give you definition and dimension, making your smokey eye look irresistible.  

A great glossy lip gloss is the Collection Gloss Me Up in Clear as it gives a wet look to your lips that help make them look luscious and most importantly kissable! This high shine lip gloss will give your lips a glass finish and as an added bonus, you can also get this gloss as a plumper, so your lips really will be shining when you rock this product.  

£ 21

Laura Mercier Tightline Cake Eye Liner – Black Ebony

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Collection Gloss Me Up Clear

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Hustlers (2019)

Hustlers follows a group of strippers who steal credit cards from corrupt CEOs and stock traders who visit their clubs. Funny and dark, the film explores how strippers are mistreated by men and the bonds that hold women together when things go South. The film has an all-star cast featuring female baddies Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Stiles, Keke Palmer, Lili Reinhart, Lizzo, and Cardi B.

For the gal pals who… are always hustling.

Where to watch: Apple TV.

Booksmart (2019)

Booksmart is the yassified Superbad that you are your bestie will laugh out loud at. Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut is a hilariously awkward coming-of-age comedy about two teen girls attempting to leave high school with a bang by spending their last day as students partying and breaking all the rules they rigidly stuck to throughout their schooldays. Amy and Molly’s sweet unbreakable bond and oodles of chemistry will make you fall in love with the odd duo.

For the gal pals who… have been friends since high school.

Where to watch: BBC iPlayer or rent on Prime.

Bridesmaids (2011)

If you haven’t seen Bridesmaids, where have you been? This outrageous comedy has everything that makes the perfect girlie film: a wedding, a female rivalry turned friendship, toilet humour, and a plane attacked by gremlins. Stick it on and you’re guaranteed some silly fun.

For the gal pals who… need a good chuckle.

Where to watch: rent on Prime.

The Watermelon Woman (1996)

Funny, sexy, and poignant – The Watermelon Woman focuses on Cheryl, a young black lesbian who works in a video store with her best friend Tamara and aspires to be a filmmaker. She sets out to make a documentary trying to pinpoint the identity of a black actress credited only as the ‘Watermelon Woman’. The film exposes some powerful truths amid the wry comic moments, bickering between the friends, and steamy love scenes – it really is unforgettable.

For the gal pals who… constantly squabble but love each other.

Where to watch:  Mubi or rent on Prime.

Lady Bird (2017)

Saoirse Ronan, Timothée Chalamet, and Beanie Feldstein star in this sweet complex coming-of-age drama about a girl who longs to move away from her sheltered life in Sacramento, California. The movie took the world by storm when it was released with many women identifying with the film’s awkwardly honest titular character inspiring many a Halloween costume. Lady Bird and Julie’s friend break up is a painful thing many girls will recall.

For the gal pals who… dance to the beat of their own drum.

Where to watch: Apple TV or rent on Prime.

Clueless (1995)

If spending the holiday with a man has you screaming, “As if!”, then this staple of 90s cinema is perfect for your Galentine’s Day. This coming-of-age film made every teen girl want their own computerised outfit picker when it was released and featured the chicest looks from the likes of Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana courtesy of costume designer Mona May. The film is a stylish revamp of Jane Austen’s novel Emma and features makeovers, romances, and of course the iconic friendship between Cher and Dionne.

For the gal pals who… are stylish divas (or virgins who can’t drive).

Where to watch: Prime or NOW TV

Thelma and Louise (1991)

This classic tale of female friendship is a must-watch for all the bad bitches who would do anything for each other. Featuring stars Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon, and a very young Brad Pitt the film is full of wild antics and beautiful cinematography. Buckle up and jump in!

For the gal pals who… are ride or die.

Where to watch: Prime or Apple TV.

Josie and the Pussycats (2001)

Josie and the Pussycats will bring a flood of nostalgia for any girl who watched this classic y2k flick as a kid. The film centres on a girl group who make it large but find themselves in the middle of a conspiracy to deliver subliminal messages through popular music. Not only is the film crammed with y2k rockstar fashion inspiration and an adorable yet fierce trio, but the soundtrack will also have you jumping out of your seat.

For the gal pals who… love everything y2k.

Where to watch: Apple TV.

Little Women (2019)

Sometimes the strongest female bond is that between sisters which is something Greta Gerwig perfectly captures in Little Women. The film includes iconic female actors such as Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Saoirse Rose, Laura Dern, and Eliza Scanlen, as well as international heartthrob Timothée Chalamet. It’s an adaptation full of charm with themes of romance, female ambition, friendship, and loss making this drama a solid pick for Galentine’s Day. Sob warning: you’ll need a whole box of tissues for this heart-wrenching film.

For the gal pals who… are sisters!

Where to watch: Netflix.

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is having a resurgence due to Andie’s adaptation of ‘You’re So Vain’ trending on TikTok at the moment. The ridiculous romance follows Andie (Kate Hudson), a writer for a women’s magazine who needs a guy to break up with her so she can write her article “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”. She chooses Ben (Matthew McConaughey) who has made a bet with his friends that he can get any girl to fall in love with him. Hilarity ensues of course. We love Andie’s tête-á-têtês with her friends which makes this the perfect Galentine’s Day movie.

For the gal pals who… love a bit of unexpected romance.

Where to watch: Prime or Apple TV.

John Tucker Must Die (2006)

If you’ve ever had a man do you wrong this is absolutely the movie for you. John Tucker Must Die is a fun noughties flick with a terrific female cast including Brittany Snow, Ashanti, Sophia Bush, and Arielle Kebbel. The film revolves around a trio of high school girls who all discover the most popular boy in school has been dating all of them at once. Bent on revenge they enlist the help of a shy unpopular girl to break his heart. The soundtrack will also give you all the y2k throwback vibes you’re craving.

For the gal pals who… have been there for each other through bad break ups.

Where to watch: Disney Plus or Apple TV.

He’s Just Not That into You (2009)

He’s Just Not That Into You covers a myriad of romantic snags and muddles meaning you’ll definitely relate to at least one of the pairings in the film. The film follows nine individuals struggling with romance and has a crazy star-packed cast including Jennifer Anniston, Ben Affleck, Drew Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Connelly, Kevin Connolly, Ginnifer Goodwin, Kris Kristofferson, and Justin Long. You and your bestie can groan away your own troubles watching these couples try to resolve their messes.

For the gal pals who… are always unlucky in love.

Where to watch: Netflix.

Ocean’s 8

Ocean’s 8 is the all-female cast spin-off of the Ocean’s trilogy making heist films sexier than ever before. Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna, and Helena Bonham Carter star in this comedy in which the group plans to perform a heist at the annual Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. If you like badass girls doing it for themselves, it’s a no-brainer watch for Galentine’s Day.

For the gal pals who… like breaking the rules.

Where to watch: Apple TV or rent on Prime.

Girl’s Trip

In Girl’s Trip, four lifelong friends travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence Music Festival, after not seeing each other for years. The girls discover that the love they always had for each other never left, each other’s crazy sides, some sad secrets, as well as some passionate romances. With legendary actresses Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Tiffany Haddish, and Jada Pinkett Smith there’s no doubt you’ll love this wild trip. For fans of the film, we have big news – there’s a Girl’s Trip 2 on the way!

For the gal pals who… know how to party.

Where to watch: Netflix

The Other Woman

The Other Woman is the (slightly!) more grown-up version of John Tucker Must Die that also includes schemes of revenge plotted up by gorgeous women. When Carly (Cameron Diaz) finds out the handsome Mark (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) who she has been dating for 2 months is married she and his wife strike up an unlikely friendship. The two ladies then discover that he is cheating on them both with supermodel Amber and plan to take revenge on the greedy guy. We need to know who thought of putting Nicki Minaj in this film because her chats with Cameron Diaz are giving us life!

For the gal pals who… are an unlikely pairing.

Where to watch: Disney Plus

Words By: Molly Sutherland

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The Fenty Lovestruck Set:

The Fenty Lovestruck set is your Valentine’s dream come true. The three-piece set of a lacy red long sleeve bra top, open back bikini underwear and a garter skirt speaks for itself and offers something a little bit different from the usual lingerie set. We have paired this look with the Swarovski Gema drop earrings and choker necklace to complement the neckline of the bra top as well as the Constella ring to add a bit of sparkle at the end of the lacey long sleeves.

£ 75

SavageXFenty Lovestruck Lace Bra Top

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£ 25

SavageXFenty Lovestruck Lace Open Back Bikini Panty

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£ 40

SavageXFenty Lovestruck Lace Suspender Skirt

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£ 175

Swarovski Gema Drop Earrings

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£ 380

Swarovski Gema Necklace

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£ 115

Swarovski Constella Ring

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The Fenty Baroque Butterfly Lace Set:

The Baroque Butterfly Lace set is a two-piece set of a lace crotchless teddy and matching underwear to create a garter-esque look. The vibrant colour palette is a breath of fresh air from the usual red, pink and black Valentine’s pieces we are used to seeing and the halter style bra is universally flattering. As the Baroque Butterfly Teddy has a butterfly embellished choker detail, we have decided to accessorise this look with the Swarovski Matrix hoop earrings and cocktail ring to add some typical Valentine’s iconography back into the look.

£ 70

FentyXSavage Baroque Butterfly Lace Crotchless Teddy

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£ 22

FentyXSavage Baroque Butterfly Lace G-String Knickers

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£ 135

Swarovski Matrix Hoop Earrings

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£ 155

Swarovski Cocktail Ring

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The Fenty Lace Crotchless Catsuit:

Worn by Bad Gal RiRi herself, the Lace Crotchless Catsuit is a showstopper. The full body catsuit is full of drama and if its good enough for Rihanna, it is good enough for us! The best part about this piece is the heart cut-out detail on the chest that adds a bit of a Valentine’s theme into the look while creating a really flattering neckline. As we didn’t want to take away from this amazing detail we decided against a necklace and instead paired this look with the Large Matrix Heart Hoops to tie in with cut-out. Then we added a sparkling Tennis Bracelet to the wrist to accentuate the sleeveless detail on the catsuit.

£ 95

SavageXFenty Lace Crotchless Catsuit

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£ 135

Swarovski Matrix Hoop Earrings

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£ 155

Swarovski Tennis Deluxe Bracelet

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The Fenty Renaissance Rose Set:

The Renaissance Rose set is subtle and chic and the perfect set to incorporate into your wardrobe if you don’t want anything too gimmicky. To tie in with this look we opted for more minimalist jewellery, pairing it with the Stilla stud earrings and Heart Pendant. These match the delicate look of the Renaissance Rose set as well bringing out the red details of the rosebuds.

£ 75

SavageXFenty Renaissance Rose Bustier

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£ 20

SavageXFenty Renaissance Rose String Thong Knickers

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£ 55

Swarovski Stilla Stud Earrings

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£ 85

Swarovski Stilla Pendant

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The Fenty Butterfly Wings Lace & Mesh Teddy:

You can’t go wrong with a bodysuit and the Fenty Butterfly Wings Lace & Mesh Teddy is no exception. The dark yet feminine look of this bodysuit is intricately detailed with the perfect balance of sheer black and pops of colour. Not to mention to extra detail that the shape of the lace actually looks like a butterfly! To tie in with the pops of colour in this piece we paired it with the coloured Gema earring and bracelet set.

£ 75

SavageXFenty Butterfly Wings Lace & Mesh Teddy

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£ 175

Swarovski Gema Drop Earrings

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£ 175

Swarovski Gema Bracelet

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The Fenty Renaissance Rose Corset Dress:

Because we loved the Renaissance Rose collection so much, here is another gorgeous piece from that selection. The Renaissance Rose Corset Dress pairs perfectly with the Fingerless Gloves as proved by Rihanna herself via Instagram. To allow the dress and gloves to do the talking we paired them with Swarovski’s dainty and delicate Stilla pendant and stud earring set.

£ 100

SavageXFenty Renaissance Rose Corset Dress

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£ 32

SavageXFenty Renaissance Rose Fingerless Gloves

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£ 85

Swarovski Stilla Pendant

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£ 55

Swarovski Stilla Stud Earrings

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Whether you have a V day date or a Galentines date, you’re 100% going to need the perfect red lip… it’s basically the rule of Valentines.

The iconic red lip is known for making a person feel sexy and powerful… can’t find the right one? Well, we’ve written you a list of the most perfect red lipsticks ranging from high-end prices to drugstore gems.

From creams to mattes, we’ve got you covered to make those lips irresistible this Feb 14th.

Dior Rouge Lipstick ‘999’ £30

ICONIC. This stunning red came out in 1974 and was the first lipstick on the Dior runway; Does it get much more classic than that?!

Estēe Lauder Envy Lipstick ‘Rebellious Rose’ £27

So, this is the only lipstick which isn’t actually a classic red, it’s a rosey-pinky-red and is perfect if you’re a little scared of the ‘red red’ look, it’s a tad toned down. It’s a stunning long-lasting lipstick for a cream which means it won’t be too drying on the lips. Lauder’s #1 worldwide best-selling shade… try it to see why!

Givenchy Encre Interdite Lip Ink ‘Radical Red’ £26.50

This beauty is 24hr wear and won’t transfer (I feel like you literally can’t ask for more for a lippy on V Day… you know what I mean) and has a rich red-red intense colour to really make those lips pop and look irresistible.

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Lips Liquid Lipstick ‘Screen Siren’ £25

Not to mention CT is KILLING the industry right now, but her lipsticks are to-die-for. This non-crack formula is made with nourishing beeswax and is buildable enough to get that crisp perfect strong pigmentation lip. Not to mention it’s fade-proof… so those lips will keep your date intrigued all night, or your Galentine will be trying to sneak a try of it when you’re not looking.

MAC Retro Matte Lipstick ‘Ruby Woo’ £17.50

I mean we all know MAC is iconic for their lipsticks and the most iconic shade ‘Ruby Woo’. I’m telling you this red is s-t-u-n-n-ing. The colour payoff is so intense and gorgeous, no wonder it’s a worldwide bestseller.

Burt’s Bees Moisturising Lipstick ‘Scarlet Soaked’ £9.99

If you’re looking for more of a natural product this is the best shout for you. 100% natural and full of moisturising ingredients such as beeswax, moringa oil, raspberry seed oil and vitamin E. There is no chance of dry lips after putting this on let me assure you! It is more of a sheer formula, but you can build it up a tad to add colour.

Revlon Super Lustrous Cream Lipstick ‘Fire and Ice’ £7.99

Again ICONIC. This lipstick was first introduced in 1952, and 68 years on it’s still a bestseller! In all fairness, it probably is more suited to a fairer complexion, but man is this glossy for a cream formula.

Maybelline Color Sensational ‘Ruby For Me’ £6.99

Now, in my opinion, this is probably all round the best choice here. Not only does this lipstick include honey nectar which leaves such a sensuous finish, but it was tested and proved to work on 50 different skin tones! So you just know it will look sickening on you.

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream ‘Amsterdam’ £6

So, I have always been a huge fan of NYX lips; the price is insane and the product really compares to the higher end brands. This is just another example, a velvety smooth lightweight and creamy formula with a stunning colour…no wonder it’s such a fan fav.

E.L.F Matte Lip Color ‘Rich Red’ £4.50

I mean for £4.50 you really don’t have an excuse to not try this one out! I’ve spent more on freaking chocolate bars. Not only is it cheap as chips, but it includes vitamins A, C and E which is going to give you a healthy moisturised matte lip. It’s also super easy to apply as it’s basically a small crayon applicator.

Better get down there and grab what you have your eyes on before they’re gone! This totally proves that you do not need to splash out for a good lip product (although luxury is luxury right..?).

Words by Sophie Smiler

Graphics by Araceli Alonso

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Us girls are complex creatures, and we know saying each one of us falls into just one of these categories of single girls on Valentine’s day is a huge generalisation. Whether you relate to one of the categories completely, or you’re a whole load of ‘Sweetheart’ with a touch of ‘The Realist’, or you’re sick of hanging on boys every last word and want to get your ‘vamp’ on, here is our style guide for whoever you are, or whoever you want to be this Galentines!

Sweetheart

You’re the hopeless romantic of the group, (You just can’t find the romance to be hopeless in at the minute). You’ve just about watched, no, studied, the entire collection of Rom-Coms Netflix has to offer and are just waiting to bump into your very own Ryan Gosling at the carnival (never mind the fact that you can’t remember the last time you went to a carnival). Serial dating, boy-mad, whatever you want to call it, you see it as multiple investments in your future rather than countless failed attempts at love. For you, your ‘Galentines’ night out is a chance to get dolled up and go man-hunting, after all; love is in the air!

Boots: Metallic Paris Texas glossy crocodile-effect boots

Bag: Fendi Women’s Metallic Silver Leather Crystal Logo Detail Baguette

Dress: Topshop Blush Pink Ruched Mini Slip Dress (£29)

Perfume: Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette (£45.57)

Lipgloss: Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in Diamond Milk (£17)

Keyring: Fendi Pink Pom Pom Fur Charm (£450)

Vampy

You genuinely love yourself more than you could ever love any man, and there is nothing wrong with that, but it doesn’t mean a girl doesn’t want attention! You are somewhere in-between the sweetheart and the realist; you’re open to the idea of someone sweeping you off your feet, but it’s going to have to be someone pretty damn spectacular to tie you down. Your ‘Galentines’ night out will consist of you probably having a mindless little flirt here and there and then strutting your stuff around the dance floor- you’re ‘feelin’ yourself’ every other day of the year, so why should Valentine’s day change that?!

Trousers: I.AM.GIA Ophelia Pant (£58)

Corset: RUVE ITKA corset (45€)

Shoes: Simmi London Samia square toe mules in black patent (£22.50)

Lipstick: Christian Louboutin Beauty Velvet Matte Lip Colour – Rouge Louboutin (£70)

Body Shimmer: Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil (£72)

Bag: Prada Re-Edition 2000 nylon mini-bag (£495)

Realist

You would find solitary confinement with no internet connection more interesting than boys. You simply haven’t got the time or the energy to be wasting on dating. You are the voice of reason in the group. You’ve been the level-headed fountain of knowledge through all your girl’s heartbreaks and boy-related dilemmas- and that’s the way it’s going to stay for the foreseeable future. For you, your ‘Galentines’ night out is just like any other night out with your girls where you drink, dance and probably end up in the loos consoling someone you don’t know on their boy troubles, preaching about the joys of being single! Boys? Bye!

Boots: Fenty Corset Boots 105 in Coco White (£820)

Bag: Charles and Keith White Croc-Effect Turn Lock Bag (£39)

Boiler Suit: Misguided grey faux leather popper jumpsuit (£50)

Phone Case: Coconut Lane ‘not your hun.’ Phone Case (£14)

Hair Slides: HBX ‘Thank you Next’ crystal barette (£84.56)

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Graphics by Séverine Denis-Lessard

Cover by Katie Janes

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So, sweetie…whether you have a date or not, V Day is a big event in the make-up calendar; Partner or no partner, treat yourself! The biggest trend at the minute in the beauty world has just got to be beautiful and glowy skin, you know like in every single Charlotte Tilbury advert where all the models look like angels with beautiful glowy, well glowy everything! And you instantly want to do whatever it takes to look like that?! We’ve got you covered. Check out our Must-Haves for V Day below. Yo’ welcome.

Base

1). We’re going to start this at the very beginning with your primer; Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturiser & Primer £44.50 for 50ml. An absolute beauty this one is – it works as a moisturiser and primer and is so unbelievably nourishing on the skin, not to mention it will keep your make-up dewy and on your skin all day.

2). Next, layer on the iconic Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation £42, an oil-free, lightweight and so-silky-you-could-die foundation. Super buildable and applies seamless, no wonder this is the Artist’s Choice 10 years in a row!

3). A winner as always is YSL Touche Eclat High Coverage Concealer £26; So, this isn’t the regular one everyone has dribbled over for years, that one was actually marketed as just a highlighter whereas this one is predominantly a high coverage concealer. You still get the beautiful luminosity of the OG Touche, but also a weightless and long wear concealer… really struggling to find a flaw here.

4). If that wasn’t illuminating enough for you so far, I’ve only just begun! Add even more glow with the YSL Touche Eclat Shimmer Stick £27. Cream/liquid products are really going to make your cheeks extra dewy as they catch the light super easily. This stick highlight comes in 5 different shades, my fav being the gorgeous champagne ‘Light Gold’, I mean just go into a store and swatch this on your hand it genuinely might be the prettiest thing I have ever seen. (Prove me wrong, I dare you!!) I mean the actual product has all the good stuff: easy to blend, super creamy and a lightweight texture. TBH, if you like a shimmery bronzer, you can easily use a darker shade to add some warmth to your skin.

5). Totally changes the game: NARS Orgasm Liquid Blush £25. I mean NARS’ ‘Orgasm’ range is iconic, we all know and adore it…this is just in a lightweight liquid form so it’s just another staple to add to the dewy trend.

6). Lastly for the base, slap on that Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray £24 to make sure your base doesn’t move all day…whatever your activity is. I’ve heard great things about this setting spray being 100% sex-proof; you can be the judge of that.

Eyes and Lips

1). Keeping with this gorgeous healthy glowy skin trend, Charlotte Tilbury Bigger Brighter Eyes Palette ‘Exagger-Eyes’ £40. OK, I know you’re thinking it’s a little pricey for 4 shadows, but honey if you just knew what these bad boys were capable of! All you have to do is watch one of those CT adverts I was talking about. Nuff said. I mean they’re just everything: buttery, pigmented, the product itself is just such amazing quality it’s insane! You’ll thank me.

2). The current brow trend is messy, undone and natural; easy as pie, brush up your brows with the tinted Benefit Cosmetics Gimmie Brow+ £22.50 for a full and put together bro duo that takes literally seconds.

3). You need to keep them hooked on your eyes…the only way is to add a sultry liner on your waterline. A black liner on the waterline is so sexy it really draws you to the eyes; even I give myself a double-take when I whack some on. My fav is Estee Lauder Double Wear Waterproof Eyeliner ‘Noir’ £19, just glides on the eyes so easily and stays all day. Even great for contact wearers like myself.

4). To finish the eyes off, add some famous Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara £22 (TBH if your flying solo this V day, this mascara is supposedly better than sex, and if you have a partner, you’re going to need that waterproof one…win win). Volumizing without being too clumpy, and it deff won’t transfer on your lids or under eye.

5). Last but certainly not least, chuck on some Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick ‘Glowing Jen’ £28. This was actually named after Jennifer Aniston and I believe a portion of the money for this collection goes to charity. Moisturising and so pretty and glowy oh my goodness it’s insane.

Words by Sophie Smiler

Graphics by Araceli Alonso

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When one sense is lost, our brains get re-wired and put to work heightening our other senses. So, perhaps the absence of a boyfriend in my life is making me more receptive to the constant, relentless reminders of my relationship (or lack of) status. Or perhaps it’s the fact that we have finally surfaced after being smothered by Instagram feeds littered with pictures of smug-looking couples on their ‘cute lil Xmas weekend away XOX’; the constant and inescapable reminders of ‘boyfriend season’. Only to be thrust straight back into yet another one of the annual celebrations geared towards couples that us singletons are missing one key element to join in on yet are forced to endure.

It’s all getting a bit tedious, isn’t it? You literally can’t run to the shop for some milk for your morning cuppa’ without being smacked in the face with a ‘Dine in two for £10 this Valentines’ sign. You can’t even sit on your own in the comfort of your own home and innocently flick through TV channels without being bombarded with ‘Couples Come Dine With Me’, Married at first sight, First Dates, and now Love Island is back- GIVE ME STRENGTH!

From the movie ‘Valentine’s Day’

Imagine a parallel universe. Each year, after the months of couples just about surviving ‘single season’, on February 14th all the sad people who are in relationships sit at home in front of the notebook and sob into their Doritos and tub of Ben and Jerry’s cookie dough, after sinking a £4 bottle of Echo Falls (far too specific to be made up, I know!). Whilst restaurants and bars are buzzing with single people ‘cheers’-ing to being with themselves for…their whole lives.

From the movie ‘Legally Blonde’

In light of this worryingly appealing parallel universe, and after years of being forced to live as a single person in an undeniably couple-orientated world, I’ve decided we need a revolution. This year it’s time we put the ‘I’ in Valentine’s day. Instead of commiserating over what we don’t have in our lives, put the financial benefits of being single to good use. Use the money you have saved by not having to buy the obligatory Christmas, birthday and Valentine’s day presents this year (and every other year) and treat yourself. Go and buy a boujee bottle of bubbly, a good book, run yourself a bath, turn your phone off and soak yourself in self-love (and really expensive bubble bath). Nothing screams ‘I love myself’ more than a 24-karat face mask; this Valentine’s day, celebrate what you have achieved in your life. By yourself, you can do whatever the hell you want, you are unstoppable; celebrate yourself.

Here are our recommendations for this Valentine’s day (or any other day you feel like treating yourself!)…

Majestic Pure 24K Gold Facial Mask and the Laura Mercier Crème Brûlée honey bath

‘The Unexpected Joy of Being Single’ novel by Catherine Gray and a bottle of MOËT

Kris Jenner

Words by Ella Winfield

Graphics by Araceli Alonso

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