Good morning, it’s Wednesday, 11 December. South Africa is easing visa restrictions for Indians, Dior has a gold concept store (literally) in Bangkok and Dakar Fashion Week was spectacular. Also, if your off on holiday in December, check out the list of holiday reads by Caribbean authors. Keep reading for our wellness tips - small steps and supplements you can take to live better.
Juan Soto Makes a Record Deal: The Dominican baseball player has landed what is reportedly the biggest sports deal in history, with a 15-year contract of $765 million at the New York Mets.
South Africa Eases Visas for Indians: South Africa is improving its ties with India by easing visa rules for Indian travellers, along with prospects of introducing direct flights between the two countries.
2025’s Golden Globe Nominations: The full list of nominations for the Golden Globe Awards holding January 5th next year is out including Colman Domingo in Sing Sing, Zoe Saldana in Emilia Perez and Hiroyuki Sanada in Shogun.
Ghana’s First Female VP: In Ghana, John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress won the presidential elections, making his running mate Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang the country’s first female vice president.
Sandara Park’s Return to 2NE1: The K-pop star is back on stage with 2NE1 for the group’s first headlining tour in eight years.
A Dior House in Bangkok: Take a tour of Dior’s ‘Gold House’ in Bangkok, Thailand, with a secret VIP salon, a cafe, and several gardens within 👀
Eat Tofu for Breakfast: Incorporate this protein-rich food into your diet 2-3 times a week to enjoy its benefits with these savoury recipes or this sweet recipe.
POC + Vitamin D: People of colour have a harder time absorbing Vit D so ensure you're getting outside and eating Vitamin D-rich foods (fatty fish, cod liver oil, egg yolk, mushrooms).
Dakar Fashion Week: Senegal was on fire with local designers like Mass’Attitude and Talansi showcasing their eclectic afrofuturistic designs on the runway.
Dress for Dancing: It’s National Tango Day, so check out these Latina-owned fashion brands for all the dancing you’ll be doing in the holiday season.
Your Outfit: The Safi Mini Dress in Sunset from Escvdo is fully crocheted by a single person and is made from 100% cotton. Or you can go for this Black Golden Foliage One-shoulder Maxi Dress.
Your Shoes: If you prefer low-heeled shoes, Cornelia Borda’s Colca Yellow are a perfect pair. And if you like a higher statement, try the brand’s Sarbella Red Heels.
📺 Lucky Baskhar: Directed by Venky Atluri, Lucky Bashkar is a newly released period crime drama starring Dulquer Salmaan. The movie currently boasts 96% on Rotten Tomatoes.
📺 Everybody Loves Jenifa: Nigerian producer and actress Funke Akindele is reviving the hit franchise ‘Jenifa’ with her latest movie ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’.
🎧 Uncle Waffles’ Surprise EP: The Swazi DJ and producer has dropped a surprise three-track EP titled 4 Da Ho’s.
🎧 Commercial Break EP: Multi-genre singer Winny has released her eight-track EP titled Commercial Break.
🎧 Best Latin Christmas Songs: Skip the expected ‘Feliz Navidad’ this season with these songs, including Christmas hits from Maria Becerra to Beet Acosta.
SZA Teases ‘Lana’: Off the incredible success of her sophomore album ‘SOS’, SZA teased her highly anticipated third ‘Lana’ with the saying “Clock Starts Now”.
Go Dolphin Watching in Maui: If you’re visiting Maui, do not miss getting on the Wild Dolphin Sail along the West Maui Coastline to see spinner and bottlenose dolphins jumping into the air.
Where to Celebrate The Winter Solstice: The Winter Solstice is almost here, and these spots around the world will have the superior view while celebrating.
Christmas in Malaysia: Explore all the best festive feasts and menus Malaysia has to offer this Christmas with this list of resorts and buffets.
Caribbean Books to read on : These Christmas-themed books by Caribbean authors make the perfect holiday reads.
Best Luxe Beauty Gifts in India: From spa hampers to high-end skincare kits, find all the inspo you need to go gift-shopping for your beauty-loving Indian friends with this extensive guide.
Pat McGrath-Approved Beauty Gifts: Whether you’re shopping for a beauty novice or a luxury lover, Pat McGrath has a recommendation for every beauty lover.
Michelle Talks Aesthetic Medicine: Michelle German, aesthetic director and board-certified physician, speaks on her audacious goal of making aesthetic procedures more tailored to Black and brown skin in Washington, D.C, one client at a time.
Thandiwe Muriu X Oribe: Drawing from her Kenyan background, the photographer speaks on how her rich childhood and her experiences with her own hair inspired her print-laden collaboration with Oribe Haircare for its 2024’s holiday gift kit collection.
Colour of The Year: Pantone has announced 2025’s colour of the year to be Mocha Mousse and here are some ways to lean into the warm tone.
Be Inspired: If you're redecorating or renovating, take inspo from the best in the business like Architect Olorunfemi in Lagos to product designer Kodai in Tokyo when creating your moodboard.
Apartment Hunting in Mexico City: If you're looking to move to the Roma neighborhood, maybe consider this 13-storey building by CRB Architects which takes the rounded wedge to another level.
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