With so many different diets becoming popular only to disappear soon after, we can’t help but wonder: where do the dead diets go? Is there a heaven for diets? Hell for the bad ones? So, here we will tell you all about the birth and death of a diet. We all want an easy and
You know what they say; never say never. Because, yes, among the many surprises this strange year has brought us, the mullets (the infamous hairstyle of the ’80s we loved to hate) are back! It is quite normal that when women are longing for life changes, the first thing to change is the haircut. So
There’s one skincare miracle ingredient that’s been overlooked and hasn’t been praised enough, Urea, the best moisturiser for your skin. Urea is a natural compound produced by our bodies when metabolising protein. Super-efficient, this moisturiser is also among the best for exfoliating skin. What happens to skin as we age Urea works on both external
Vienna has been going through a major transformation. The Goldenes Quartier, in the first district, became ready only five years ago, with its shops, hotels and luxury apartments. The old little shops from the post-war era gave way to young and throbbing commerce. One of the corners of Tuchlauben and Hoher Markt, for example, houses
Why is it that even after all the detox teas, meditation, scented candles and wonderful salt baths you’re still feeling tired or stressed? Is there something wrong with you? If you’ve tried all the self-care routines your friends recommend and the ones you see on Instagram and Tik-Tok yet your life continues to feel far
Among the many changes Coronavirus had brought to our lives, the pandemic also affected the makeup and beauty trends for A/W 2020. Whereas before, we used to go regularly to beauty salons for all kinds of treatments, we now tend to spend on products that allow us to do the equivalent at home. Additionally, because
Like millions of people out there, I love watching youtube videos with skincare reviews, hair products reviews and, of course, tutorials. But not all of them are trustful opinions. Influencers and Youtubers have to make a life out of it, and their advertising contracts can dictate their views. Having said that, we want to make
Washing hands several times a day, rubbing hand-sanitizer and disinfecting cellphones have become the “new normal”. But how about dirty makeup brushes? Did you know they can carry bacteria and even viruses to you eyes, nose and mouth? But before you start frantically getting rid of your used beauty tools, read here why and how
Facial hair aficionados are facing a terrible dilemma due to Coronavirus; to shave or not to shave, this is the question. We’ve been hearing a lot about men’s beard in Covid-19 times. But so much information and different opinions can be quite overwhelming. Are your beard or moustache putting you at risk? Can you wear
Among all the strange beauty treatments women may try, the Vampire Facial is probably the most popular right now. The scary-sounding name and that Kim Kardashian selfie with the face covered in blood spots doesn’t seem to deter celebrities and Instagrammers in search of perfect skin. What is the Vampire Facial? First of all, despite
Besides the Coronavirus, that has disrupted most people’s summer plans, the weather’s quite tricky lately, so why not try a self-tanner to give you that wonderful I’ve-just-came-back-from-Capri glow? I know you’ve probably already had some bad experiences with self-tanning and ended up looking as orange as a certain someone in the White House. Self-tanning products
We are huge fans of the black, hot and strong brew, and in our defence, read this article and you’ll see that the endless benefits of coffee are incredible. Actually, the term “fans” might even be a slight understatement as coffee is literally our elixir of life. Everybody here at Notorious HQ starts the day
Put your finger down if you have cut a fringe during Coronavirus isolation. I know; you couldn’t go to the hairdresser, you were bored and decided to try something new. And if you haven’t done it, I bet you know someone who has. We’ve seen it on Instagram, from Bella Hadid to Nobel laureate Malala,
Considered by many as miracle water, there are many reasons why we all should drink coconut water every day. Having grown up in Brazil, as a teenager, coconut water was my first choice to quench the thirst without putting on weight. As a matter of fact, my friends and I used to love sipping the
At 85 years old, Oscar-winning actress Judi Dench stars on the Vogue UK June issue’s cover. She looks astonishingly beautiful with her sharp blue eyes and flawless skin. And Judi Dench Vogue cover is already a historical one, making her the oldest star on a cover of a fashion magazine! The photo shooting was done
After so many weeks in quarantine, we bet you are as desperate as we are to run to the nearest hair salon, but wait, check first our list with the Top 10 hairdressers in Vienna. Because, although your hair is in dire need of a cut, some colour and styling, you can’t just go anywhere;
Halle Berry shared her secret to having a wonderful skin; a homemade face mask. The ex-Cat Woman, Bond girl and John Wick 3 star posted on Instagram a bathroom selfie showing her smiling face and neck covered in a white cream mask. Then, Berry listed the ingredients and explained how to prepare the homemade face
You may feel it’s a waste of time and money to wear makeup while staying at home during Coronavirus times. Or you might see it as a bit trivial, to think about makeup in the midst of these uncertain and unpredictable days. But experts state that maintaining your beauty routine can actually help you during
Cleopatra was well known for her legendary political skills and beauty, a combination that helped her being one of the most powerful women in history. The seductive queen, who lived through political and amorous wars with kings and soldiers like Julio César and Marco Antonio, had a strict ritual of beauty. Following this adventurous life,
The unconventional ad campaign for Gucci’s new mascara L’Obscur is stirring heated discussions about beauty standards and diversity. In other words, this is not your usual mascara nor your typical campaign. The story behind Gucci’s new mascara campaign Gucci asked British photographer Martin Parr to shoot musician Dani Miller to advertise Gucci’s new mascara L’Obscur.
We selected the best hand creams you need right now since your hands too, are suffering because of Coronavirus. That is to say; I’m sure you are all zealously washing and disinfecting our hands, as you should, of course. But this over-scrubbing leaves the skin in bad shape, that is why, my dear, we’re here.
In times of Coronavirus, it is imperative we boost our immune system. We’ve been hearing and reading everywhere all we must do to avoid contracting the virus, which is crucial not to spread it further. But while we hope scientists will soon find a vaccine against COVID-19, there are still several other types of bugs
