Celebrate Halloween with a twist this year by focusing on your self-care. We’ve brought together the ultimate wellness guide for you this Halloween. You don’t need to dress up and go out with your friends, you can dress up and stay in 🫣
Temu banned in Indonesia: The main issue for the Indonesian government is the large volume of cheap Chinese goods coming via Temu could impact the local manufacturing sector.
A Study in Colourism: This exhibition is taking place in Southampton as part of Black History Month 2024.
Granite Art: The 14th international granite sculpture symposium in Burkina Faso paying ode to ancestral traditions, the past, present and future.
Lagos Fashion Week Update: These designers are ready to tell their stories.
Lagos International Poetry Festival: Today is the last day so book now and head to the Alliance Française in Ikoyi.
Coming soon: Hysterical, starring Jameela Jamil and Naomie Harris, is the new feminist comedy inspired by Andrew Tate's rise to fame.
Christopher John Rogers x J Crew collab: Editors pick the best pieces from the collection.
Sonam x Dior: Sonam Kapoor is the new Dior New Ambassador.
Luxe Jewelry: Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Collection released in Beijing at the newly opened Mandarin Oriental Qianmen hotel with several motifs from Chinese culture such as the phoenix and peacock in the designs.
Beyoncé’s New Perfume: is coming in time for the holidays with top notes of spicy Madagascar black pepper, fruity Italian mandarin EO, and heart notes of jasmine sambac and rhubarb, along with base notes of Indonesian patchouli and skin musk.
The London Bag: From Kai Collective founded by Fisayo Longe, this slouchy leather bag is multi-purpose.
Christmas: The best jewellery advent calendars reviewed by editors.
Nope (2022): From visionary director Jordan Peele, this genre-bending horror film mixes sci-fi elements with social critique. As residents of a remote California town witness a mysterious phenomenon, they uncover dark secrets that challenge their understanding of reality.
I Saw The TV Glow (2024): A nostalgic yet eerie homage to 80s horror, this film follows a group of friends who discover an old TV set that reveals chilling secrets from their past. As they delve deeper, the line between their memories and reality begins to blur.
Make a warm, cozy drink: Jenné Claiborne’s Sweet Potato Spice Latte recipe blends creamy sweet potato with aromatic spices, creating a comforting beverage perfect for chilly nights.
OR a Halloween cocktail: Cocktails with Whiskey by Jessica have already shared a series of cocktails like Witch’s Brew, Bloody Sangria, Eyeball Bellini, Vampire’s Kiss Rum Shots and Poisoned Red Apple.
Starters and mains: At just 15 years old, Chef Omari McQueen is already making waves in the food world with his innovative recipes so check out his Halloween specials.
Makeup:
One/Size x Wicked: Patrick Starr’s collection includes a fabulous blush wand.
Stranger Things x ColourPop Makeup: Dive into the Upside Down with this vibrant collection inspired by your favorite characters.
NYX Cosmetics x Beetlejuice: Channel your inner ghoul with this collection featuring cooling under eye patches in Beetlejuice's iconic monochrome stripes.
Skincare: SKIN1004 Pumpkin and Witch Face Masks are adorable pumpkin-themed masks and witch packs, perfect for achieving that festive glow.
Nails: OPI x Wicked have an enchanting collection featuring shades like metallic berry, shimmering forest green, and twinkling onyx—perfect for every witch this Halloween.
Halloween isn't just about spooky vibes and haunted houses; it's also the perfect time to explore self-care and sexual wellness. Here some resources we love for your education:
Kimbritive: A digital health platform revolutionising sexual wellness and reproductive health in black women. They explore topics from approaching BDSM to setting up your sexual wellness regimen.
Amirah Zaky Wellness: Zaky is a certified sex educator and vaginismus expert who works on sexual wellness for Muslim women.
Love Sex With Wildy: Wildilisa Silverman is a bilingual, Spanish-speaking sex and relationship therapist providing support to Latinx and BIPOC communities. She talks about issues impacting sexual wellness in the Latinx community.
We caught up with Leeza Mangaldas, founder of Leezu’s, an Indian brand dedicated to breaking down the barriers surrounding women’s sexual wellness and self-pleasure. Here’s what she had to say about creating a positive dialogue and empowering women to embrace their desires.
Shifting the Conversation on Sexual Wellness
At Leezu’s, we aim to dismantle the stigma surrounding sexual wellness, especially for women. From the beginning, our mission has been to create a space that celebrates pleasure without judgment.
Through innovative products like Pyaari, a dual-ended clitoral massager, and engaging educational content on social media, we empower women to explore their bodies and take control of their pleasure. We believe that sex should be a joyful, self-affirming experience, not a source of shame.
By normalizing these conversations, we provide the tools and information women need to navigate their desires confidently.
A Philosophy of Inclusivity and Empowerment
At the heart of Leezu’s is a commitment to creating inclusive, pleasure-positive products that meet the diverse needs of today’s women. We believe everyone deserves the freedom to embrace their sexual pleasure without societal judgment.
Our high-quality, easy-to-use products address common concerns, such as discomfort and difficulty achieving orgasm—topics that many women still find challenging to discuss. By championing body autonomy and normalizing self-pleasure, we aim to foster a culture where women feel empowered to explore their desires and prioritize their well-being.
Overcoming Cultural Stigma
One of our biggest hurdles has been the cultural stigma surrounding sexual pleasure in India. While everyone seeks pleasure, discussing or purchasing products like vibrators and lubricants often carries shame, particularly for women.
We also navigated strict content and advertising policies from tech giants like Meta and Instagram, which often censor sexual wellness products. To overcome these challenges, we employed creative marketing strategies, such as discreet packaging and a focus on educational, pleasure-positive messaging. Our persistence and passion have been essential in ensuring our products reach those who need them most.
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