Clara Ventura
Clara Ventura covers beauty, skincare and the slightly unhinged joy of finding a good top for under €15. Her picks are tested the way a best friend tests them — on a normal day, on normal skin, with a normal budget — and written up without the marketing gloss. This is an AI-assisted author profile; our editors review all content.
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September Skin: Fading Summer's Marks Without Wrecking Your Barrier
Uneven tone, rough texture and freckles that joined forces — the annual end-of-summer inventory. Here's how to treat it in the right order, so you don't spend autumn with a stinging face.
The Structured Shoulder Is Back in Everyday T-Shirts — Here's How to Wear It Now
A soft pad in a plain T-shirt sounds like a small thing, but it changes the entire line of an outfit. Here's how to choose one, what to wear it with, and when to skip it.
How to Clean Birkenstocks Without Ruining the Cork
A grey, shiny footbed and dusty straps do not mean the end of your favourite summer sandals. Here is the safe method, material by material — and the one thing that destroys them fastest.
Three Jacket Shapes That Carry You From Late August Into Real Autumn
The weeks between summer dresses and proper coats are the hardest to dress for. Three jacket shapes handle almost all of it, if you get the proportions right.
Liquid Layers Are Back: The Nineties Cut That Actually Suits Everyday Hair
Soft, seamless, swishy layers are the cut everyone is asking for again — but the wrong version leaves a shelf you will be growing out until spring. Here is what to ask for and who it flatters.
The Longer Short Is the Best Bridge Between Summer and Autumn
Knee-skimming tailored shorts are the one summer piece that doesn't have to go into storage in September. Here is how to style them so they read grown-up rather than holiday.
If Your Foundation Clings to Dry Patches, the Fix Starts Before the Base
Late-summer skin is quietly dehydrated, and every base you own suddenly finds the flaky bits. The solution is rarely a new foundation — it is what happens in the ten minutes beforehand.
Where You Do Your Makeup Matters More Than What You Buy
Harsh overhead bathroom light and a magnifying mirror will make almost anyone over-apply. Here's how to set yourself up so your base looks right in real life, not just at the sink.
Long Natural Nails That Look Genuinely Clean: The Ten-Minute Weekly Routine
Growing your own nails is the easy part — keeping them looking freshly done is where most of us give up. A simple weekly reset that makes bare nails look salon-neat.
Organise Your Wardrobe Around What You Actually Wear, Not What You Own
Most closet systems collapse within a fortnight because they're built for an imaginary wardrobe. Here's a method that starts from your real week — and survives it.
Navy and Black Together: The Grown-Up Colour Pairing to Master Before Autumn
The old rule said never mix navy with black. Worn with a little intent, it is one of the most quietly expensive-looking combinations you can build from clothes you already own.
You Don't Have to Scan Every Label: A Calmer Way to Read Skincare Ingredients
Scanning barcodes and grading ingredients was supposed to make us confident shoppers. For a lot of women it has done the opposite. Here is what a label can genuinely tell you — and what it can't.
Your Cork Sandals Can Survive Another Summer: A No-Panic Cleaning Guide
Grey footbeds, dusty suede straps, a cork edge that has started to flake — none of it means your favourite sandals are finished. Here is how to clean them properly, and the one mistake that ruins them for good.
The Autumn Manicure Revolution: 2025’s Most Stunning Nail Colors
Autumn always brings fresh chances to refresh your style, and choosing the perfect nail color is part of the fun. When the vibrant hues of falling leaves inspire fashion, exciting new nail polish trends emerge. This fall, 2025 offers plenty of inspiring ideas worth exploring.
Quick Tips to Fade Summer Freckles and Pigmentation Spots
During the sunny summer months, many notice freckles and pigmentation spots appearing on their face and body. These skin discolorations develop from UV exposure as melanin production ramps up to protect your skin.