‘Velcro is no match for the sheer strength of Sheerly Genius’ Source: The Independent Indestructible tights created using ballistic fibres which can withstand 50 wears and even Velcro Indestructible tights created using ballistic fibres which can withstand 50 wears and even Velcro {$excerpt:n}

‘Unsurprisingly, I didn’t win that night, but man, did I end up winning in life’ Source: The Independent Tess Holliday reveals distress of competing in teenage beauty pageant in touching Instagram post Tess Holliday reveals distress of competing in teenage beauty pageant in touching Instagram post {$excerpt:n}

‘It’s become acceptable to not show respect to people who don’t necessarily share your point of view’ Source: The Independent Tom Ford speaks frankly about going vegan and using fur in fashion Tom Ford speaks frankly about going vegan and using fur in fashion {$excerpt:n}

Plus size model Joann Van Den Herik believes strongly in promoting body positivity Source: The Independent Joann Van Den Herik: Gigi and Bella Hadid's cousin named face of Debenhams lingerie Joann Van Den Herik: Gigi and Bella Hadid's cousin named face of Debenhams lingerie {$excerpt:n}

‘I believe that beauty is beyond, age, race or size’ Source: The Independent Ashley Graham launches new body positive swimwear campaign with her mother Ashley Graham launches new body positive swimwear campaign with her mother {$excerpt:n}

And we’re Crazy in Love with the collection Source: The Independent Beyoncé just dropped Valentine's Day-themed merchandise Beyoncé just dropped Valentine's Day-themed merchandise {$excerpt:n}

Ditch the kitsch teddy bears and wilting bouquets this Valentine’s Day and pick from these stylish fashion and beauty gifts for women Source: The Independent Valentine's Day 2018: Fashion and beauty gifts for her Valentine's Day 2018: Fashion and beauty gifts for her {$excerpt:n}

Last year saw the revival of blue make-up both on and off the runway but this season it looks like there’s a new colour code in town. Source: The Independent Green-eyed girl: The bold new eyeshadow trend celebrities are loving Green-eyed girl: The bold new eyeshadow trend celebrities are loving {$excerpt:n}

Crocs are cool again Source: The Independent Balenciaga's 0 Platform Crocs sell out before they are even released Balenciaga's 0 Platform Crocs sell out before they are even released {$excerpt:n}

We check out the new collection and photoshoot from a brand that’s all grown up Source: The Independent French Connection unveils spring/summer 2018 campaign French Connection unveils spring/summer 2018 campaign {$excerpt:n}