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‘Me-time’ fragrances are trending – and their wearers are not interested in statements or seduction

‘Me-time’ fragrances are trending – and their wearers are not interested in statements or seduction

Here’s a new step to consider including in your evening cleansing routine: fragrance. Not one that’s about preparing you for sleep – this trend is not about pillow sprays – but one that helps to ground you in your evening and your own work-free time. This is about quite literally washing off the stresses of day when you get home and then using a perfume as a way to help to make a conscious mood shift. Bid welcome to the rise of Me Moments fragrances, spritzes that aren’t about armour or anyone else’s perceptions or expectations, that aren’t about pitching a specific mood, but simply about centring into yourself, harnessing your own equilibrium.     The shift from statement to self-soothing   Self soothing is the new seduction It’s a trend within a trend because it’s pegged to the rise of the clean skin girl aesthetic (dewy, glowy skin and a ‘no makeup’ look).  Now the growth of associated “clean girl scents reflect the pace of modern life, with fragrance becoming part of a personal …

Reform UK interested in MI5 help on candidate vetting – POLITICO

Reform UK interested in MI5 help on candidate vetting – POLITICO

Reform leader Nigel Farage in 2024 blamed a “reputable vetting company” for oversights in helping sift its candidates ahead of the general election after one praised Hitler and backed Russia’s war in Ukraine. He apologized, adding: “We have been stitched up politically and that’s given us problems.” MI5’s role in vetting is limited to its own staff and certain levels of security clearance for specific government and official roles in Whitehall. Its offer to candidates is expected to be limited to helping parties assess foreign interference risks, rather than any official security clearance. POLITICO asked the six main Westminster parties if they will take MI5 up on its offer to assist in their vetting processes. The ruling Labour Party, the Conservatives, the Greens and the Liberal Democrats all declined to comment. The Scottish National Party did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The offer from Ken McCallum is part of a wider effort by the U.K. government and security services to shore up British democracy amid a wave of espionage activity from hostile …

Zelenskyy says Putin only interested in continued war – POLITICO

Zelenskyy says Putin only interested in continued war – POLITICO

Zelenskyy underlined that his country is making enormous sacrifices to hold Russia at bay, and reiterated his call for more and speedier arms deliveries from its allies. A particular sore point is delays in missiles for air defense systems while Russia pounds critical power and heating plants during a freezing winter. Ukraine is also hitting targets deep in Russia, and Zelenskyy noted that is what seems to make Russia more serious about peace negotiations. “The stronger we are, the more realistic peace becomes,” he said. Zelenskyy has continued to push hard at Munich for Tomahawk missiles from the U.S. During a meeting with American senators, the Ukrainian president told them the missiles could help Kyiv strike targets deep inside Russia. The meeting covered “what the front line status currently is with Russian losses, and what the Russians need to do, if they want to move the line of contact forward,” Senator Mark Kelly, an Arizona Democrat, told POLITICO. On Friday, Senator Lindsey Graham, who led the Senate’s delegation to Munich, said Kyiv needs the long-range missiles to force …

Crockett: Trump, GOP not interested in doing anything to ‘make health care more affordable’

Crockett: Trump, GOP not interested in doing anything to ‘make health care more affordable’

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Friday said President Trump and Republican lawmakers have no interest in making “health care more affordable” as ObamaCare subsidies are set to expire, rising the monthly cost for millions. “But right now, as I go around, especially as I’ve been talking to my seniors, they are so very concerned because… Source link