• The Beauty Essentials for March

    Written by Yasmine M

    The sun is slowly coming through the clouds here in Scandinavia, but the weather is still cold, dry and we even have snow. So, while we think spring is here, make sure you still use products that hydrates and protects your skin barrier.

    This month, the focus is not only hydration and sustainable design, but the motto less is more. Without further ado, find some of our tried-and-true staples as well as a few new items we're currently falling for. Pick up any one of these healing wonders and thank us later.

    After, MAGNESIUM MASSAGE BAR from Lush
    This refreshing magnesium bar is a must-have for the active gurl. The hazel and arnica massage bar will help to unwind your mind, while easing and recovering aching muscles. Use it after a hard workout where you want to boost your skin with magnesium thanks to menthol. As well as eucalyptus, peppermint and spearmint oils to cool you and your joints down. Warm the bar in your hands, before applying it directly to skin onto muscle groups, that needs some love. Store it fresh and clean in a lidded container, as the oval tint in the photo. Great to take to the gym or your next adventure. Find it here

    La Roche-Posay, Cicaplast Balm B5+
    I have always loved La Roche-Posay, it’s my go-to brand that never lets me down. So, when I first tried the new balm B5+ I was a bit concerned that perhaps it’s just a hype. To my great relief it’s not. The Cicaplast Balm B5+ is hydrating, thick (but not greasy) cream designed to hydrate, and protect the skin. It’s formulated with ingredients such as vitamin B5, shea butter, glycerin, and centella asiatica, which reduce inflammation. I use it for my face but also for my hands. My hands are constantly being washed with sanitizers and by using this balm, it instantly relieves that dryness and discomfort. This is my second bottle, and will probably be a third purchase. 5 stars yet again La Roche-Posay. Find it here.


    Rutines, Slim Comfort toothbrush
    Being in nature, you need to switch your plastic toothbrush to an eco-friendly option. And thanks to Rutines we can! The 100% FSC-certified bamboo toothbrush not only comes in a modern Scandinavian design, it’s very comfortable. The toothbrush has a smaller brush head to make sure you reach the corners of your teeths with a rounded head for the most comfortable feel. Found it here

    Use your new tooth brush together with Lush’s Plaque Sabbath toothpaste jelly with charcoal, liquorice and clove - and you are all set. 

    Brow Powder Sculpt It, The Body Shop
    The last few weeks, The Body Shop has completely re-branded and added new products to their makeup section, while a lot of their new products have entered my bathroom cabin. One of them for this less is more segment is the Sculpt It Brow Powder. Easy to have on your travels. This full recyclable* aluminum compact case, powered by natural-origin ingredients. Is not only sweat-resistant but formulated to seamlessly hold to the skin, leaving brows feeling comfortable, looking natural-looking and staying in place for at least 12 hours. Made from 90% ingredients of natural origin. Find the new brow powder here.

    Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30, Kiehl’s
    Who doesn't love hydration and SPF all in one product? My first introduction to Kiehl’ was a dream, for those cold days to protect my skin. The Ultra Facial Cream with SPF 30 broad protection, is a great day cream all year around. After my 3 weeks of using it, it keeps my sensitive face hydrated, especially now when the sun comes out but it’s still cold outside. The non-greasy cream provides 24-hour hydration, and leaves your skin balanced and comfortable. Find it here
     

    Lush Oval Tin Product holder , Rutines Tooth Brush,

    The Body Shop Sculpt It,

    Kiehl's accessory 

    images courtsy Yasmine Mubarak / shot on Google Pixel  7 Pro  

  • coat Maison Margiela

    turtleneck Marni
    trousers Saint Laurent
    boots Vetements
    sunglasses Bottega Veneta
    necklaces Channel's Own
    pant chain Vitaly

    photography Joseph Culitice 
    fashion Tiffany Briseno 
    fashion assistant Emily Diddle

    An Interview with Channel Tres

    Written by Dante Grossfeld by Sandra Myhrberg

    Since arriving on the music scene in 2018, Channel Tres has developed a unique style, his own mixture of Chicago house and hip-hop from his hometown of Compton, dubbed “Compton house.” My first introduction to Channel Tres must have been his 2019 remix of “EARFQUAKE” by Tyler, the Creator, and their subsequent collab in the song “fuego,” from Channel’s 2020 EP, “i can’t go outside.” “skate depot,” the one and only single from said EP, became the soundtrack to my late fall and winter that year. Little did I know then that two years and a pandemic later I would be doing a Zoom interview with him.

    What are you listening to nowadays?
    I mean, it changes constantly, and it depends on what I'm doing. When I'm reading, I’m usually listening to Herbie Hancock. Listening, I've been listening to Thundercat.

    You went on tour with Thundercat a few years ago. How was that?
    Yeah, last year. It was beautiful. Great musicians.

    You've collaborated with a lot of big names recently, like Thundercat and Tyler, the Creator.
    Would you say that has changed how you view music in any way?
    Not necessarily changed how I view music. Maybe changed my creative process a bit, but not really.

    How would you say your process has changed?
    It’s just become looser. I’m taking charge of my creative process with myself and just making a bunch of ideas and learning the process of finishing and growing with records and making things that I like.
    You know? Trusting the feeling.

    Has your process also changed because of COVID in some way?
    No, not really. No, it didn't change with COVID. I mean, I made some different things because of COVID, but I was working the same. I'm a bedroom kind of producer from the start so it was just kind of going back to what I started doing or have always been doing. I was just home more so I wasn't on the road much.

    Your latest EP, refresh, was completely instrumental. How did your experience creating that differ from your earlier work?
    Well, I made that project while I was on tour with Thundercat. That was the first tour I got on. It was like two and a half months long. That was the first tour I was on since COVID so the first couple weeks I was kind of miserable because I was just drinking and trying to do what I usually do while I'm at home, but it was weird because you're on the tour bus, and we were playing shows every night, so I kind of had to go back to the basics within myself. I brought my laptop, but I didn't bring studio equipment. So I just went to Guitar Center. I think I was in Boston, and I just bought gear and then I just had my tour manager set it up in every green room, and then what I would do is just before the show, after the show or during that downtime, I just started making beats and then that's kind of how refresh came.

    You've also been experimenting with a lot of different genres. Would you say there are any genres that you would like to explore more going forward?
    I think eventually I want to do a jazz album. A full jazz album. And, you know I really have a love for country music in a weird way. I mean, it's not weird to me, but maybe to some people it might be. But you know, I want to experiment with country music and experiment with film scoring as well.

    Are there any particular people you'd like to work with? Any directors for example?
    No, not really. I don't really have a list of directors, I just would like to work with one whose project I'm excited to be on, and they're excited to have me a part of it.

    In general, where do you think you see yourself in 10 years?
    I’ll probably be like some sort of top star by then and have a grand story. And I see myself having children, and you know, investing into my community in different ways, through art programs and maybe I’ll end up writing for TV or write a book or something.

    And you're going on tour soon again, right?
    Yeah, I'm starting my North American tour in a week. What do you what do you hope to get out of that? Well, it's my first North American tour, so I'm excited to see who my fans are. I designed it hands on, so that was fun, and the show is just coming together. And now I’m with a new stage design. It's just trying to see how my creative things work and see how it affects people and what I have to learn and take back and change for next time.

    Do you have any words of advice for up-and-coming artists? Because you you've had a pretty
    quick rise to fame, right?
    No, I wasn't quick. I mean, it seems quick. And I know I've been working on it since I was five, you know? Maybe things just happened a little back-to-back to back, but it wasn't quick. I had to go through a lot of stuff to get here. I would say be consistent. Look at yourself as a project. Look at yourself objectively and see what you want to ad and see what areas you lack in, and use vision boards to kind of craft because it comes in waves and it comes in moments and it takes years. So, you have to kind of look at it day by day. Maybe a month you want to spend working on this particular thing because you know it's going to advance you in this way. Right now, I'm working on song writing because I want to get better. So I'm writing words and reading lists. Learning how to write poetry. Poetry is not necessarily music, but it's something that'll help with me get familiar with more words and it'll help me craft songs better.

    Are there any specific themes that you want to explore more in your song writing?
    I have a hard time writing about myself and different things that I go through on a day-to-day. So, learning how to craft those things in a song in a certain way.

    Channel Tres’ upcoming EP will be titled “Real Cultural Shit.”

    tank top Vintage
    trousers Celine
    gloves Valentino
    sunglasses Dior
    necklaces Channel's Own
    coat Marni
    shirt Lanvin
    trousers Saint Laurent
    boots Vetements
    gloves Valentino
    coat Maison Margiela
    turtleneck Marni
    trousers Saint Laurent
    boots Vetements
    sunglasses Bottega Veneta
    necklaces Channel's Own
    pant chain Vitaly

    tank top Vintage

    trousers Celine 
    sunglasses Dior

    gloves Valentino

    necklaces Channel's Own

    photography Joseph Culitice
    article Dante Grossfeld
    fashion Tiffany Briseno
    fashion assistant Emily Diddle
    overshirt & gloves Valentino
    tank top Vintage
    trousers Celine
    sunglasses Dior
    necklaces Channel's Own

  • LAST-MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFTS

    Written by Yasmine M

    Last-minute gift buying can be tricky, but we have gathered some great options that will make someone really happy this Christmas. The gifts that will keep on giving; not only for Christmas, but throughout 2023.


    Apple Watch Series 8 TECH
    If you want to make someone happy this year (or yourself), go all in with the new Apple Watch Series 8. The watch is not only a great gift for the tech enthusiast, but someone you know that need help to keep track of their daily adventures. The latest smartwatch series combines a new better women’s health tracker with wrist temperature, as well as readings for an estimation of your menscycle. If you track your health when you are healthy, it can hopefully help to give an alert when perhaps something isn’t as it should be. Find the new Apple Watch at apple.com

    Classic Retro-X® Fleece Jacket, Patagonia FASHION
    Patagonia has always been at the forefront when it comes to quality clothing and thinking about more than just the clothes themselves. The best part about gifting a fleece jacket like this - is that with great care – will be a lifelong piece in someone's life. A warm and windproof 100% polyester bonded ¼”-pile fleece jacket for cool, blustery weather. With Fair Trade Certified™ sewn, choose if you buy it in a women’s or men’s silhouette. I know I would be happy. Find it at patagonia.com

    The Walking Pad, C2  SPORT
    Yes, I said it, a walking pad. Living in Scandinavia during the winter makes it a bit more difficult to get outside for a daily run. If you know someone who continues to work from home or studies full-time. This is a generous and most likely surprising gift. That will make the entire family want to try walking on the pad. The Pad comes in a variety of colors and levels – to fit the person you give it to. If you want a more advanced running pad or a calm and slim design to fit under your desk. It’s easy and breezy. Find it at amazon or at walkingpad.com 

    Weight blanket, Cura of Sweden SLEEP
    A weighted blanket is a perfect gift for someone you can’t give a physical hug to this holiday. Not to mention, if you know someone that struggles with sleep or mild anxiety. The soft blanket feels literally like a warm hug, that gives a sense of calm when you need it the most. The 6 kg weight fits perfect to have both on the sofa and in bed. It will definitely keep the person you give it too extra warm this season. Not to mention, why not grab a pillow too, Cura of Sweden also has an immense variety of ergonomic pillows, to help with sleep. Find the new hug at curaofsweden.com.

    Gordon Shaving Beard Straightener MEN'S FAVORITE
    The Gordon Beard straighter is going viral. The stylish brush helps to give a well-groomed and smooth finish straight from home - perfect for Holidays' and New Year’s celebrations. With its luxurious gift box, is a great gift to give. It’s super easy to use, with its minimalistic design and a stylish dark green handle. The brand repped by Underclub has a variety of great gifts. From freshly scented beard creams and beard oils – so if you need some great beard products you should check out their line. Find it at underclub or at the nearest retailer.

    Theragun PRO, Therabody SPORT
    For the wellness mode, the Therabody is the crème de la crème of pressure tools. Use it for a more efficient warm-up, target your quads, hamstrings, and calves with the Theragun for 15 seconds each. The Therabody increases circulation and generates heat in the fast twitch muscles that support quick bursts of lateral movement, as well as the muscle groups that support your stride. To help maximize recovery and come back even stronger. It’s a perfect tool to give (or get) when starting out your new year or help with back aches. The Theragun is ready to come home at therabody.com

    Reversible Wool-Blend Scarf, Polo Ralph Lauren FASHION
    Crafted from a soft wool blend, this Italian-made scarf features a complementary reverse. The scarf has two sides, which makes it perfect to switch when your outfit is slightly different. So instead of having two blue scarves in different shades – one is enough. The blue calm colors have the Ralph Lauren signature Pony embroidered at one end. If bought in-store or online at Ralph Lauren, you receive a gift box and card to write a holiday message. Find the wool-blend scarf at ralphlauren.eu

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    Instax SQUARE Link CREATIVES FAVORITE 
    Say hello to new memories, with the latest family member from Fujifilm Instax. This gift works for everyone – literally (and will especially be loved by the creative soul). The portable printer is more than just a normal printer. It’s your new favorite portable tool to save your memories for years to come. It makes it possible to bring life to your Smartphone photos as they were taken with an analog camera. For Gen Z and creative wizards, the new Instax square link also gives you endless opportunities to create AR effects and personalize prints. It’s definitely a new favorite to bring to the Christmas party. Find the new Instax Square Link at your nearest retailer or at instax.com

    SKOG 3-Wick Scented Vase Candle, Skandinavisk HOME 
    Give someone the beautiful scent of forest this season. Skog [’skuːg] is Swedish/Norwegian for ‘forest’, and smells like the actual forest. It’s a celebration of our Scandinavian boreal forests that cover over half the Scandinavian lands. The beautiful design fits right in every household with a vase glass, with three wicks and hard box packaging – perfect for gifting (or yourself). Find the candle at your nearest retailer or at skandinavisk.com

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    Balmain Homme Signature Men’s Giftset BEAUTY
    The luxury fashion house, has a hair care series – one of them the Signature Men’s Giftset - a collection of grooming products made for men. The scent of for example the Beard Oil - is a woody, yet fresh bergamot. The set includes a Hair & Body Wash, Beard Oil, a small transparent Beard Comb, and Scalp Scrub. We wrote about many different beauty kits earlier, find them all here. 

    CHLOE, Woody woven tote bag FASHION
    The dark green, musty woody linen and leather tote bag from Chloe is a fashion statement. The bag has an open top, with double top handles and an internal slip pocket for necessities. With the brand patch on both sides. The bag is ready for city adventures, as well as a day in the woods – all up to the person you gift it too. They will be happy, promise. Find the tote bag at Selfridges.com

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    Cloud & Glow Silk pillowcase BEAUTY/SLEEP
    Together with a new ergonomic pillow from Cura of Sweden, a pillowcase can enhance both your sleep and hair. So, my last piece of advice is to give a luxurious silk pillowcase this Christmas. The Cloud & Glow Silk pillowcase is made from the highest quality 22 momme 6A grade 100% mulberry silk, and you can definitely feel it. It’s love at first touch. It helps your skin and hair to retain natural moisture and reduces the appearance of facial creases from sleeping on your face. In addition, prevents any tangles and frizz from your hair. All, so you can stay comfortable, and have sweet dreams. Find the pillowcase at cloudandglow.com

    Want even more advice? Check out what the editors of Odalisque Magazine wish for christmas here. 

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