Best friends, Shola Asante and Agnès Cushnie struggled to find fashionable yet comfortable shoes for their larger than average feet, so they created SANTE + WADE, their all-inclusive footwear brand. buff.ly/LItv2NM

Chef Adebola Adeshina says sustainability is at the heart of his new restaurant The Yard: “70% of our vegetables and herbs will be homegrown”. buff.ly/Y6SjBWi

Throwback to our interview with Funke Adepoju. We learned about her fashion origin story, why she decided to create the Made in Lagos popup and her thoughts on the burgeoning interest for Africa fashion on the worldwide fashion stage. buff.ly/78CmsdR #melanarchives

When the weather is as cold and blustery as it is outside, nothing is as comforting and warming as a bowl of hot soup. This week’s pumpkin soup recipe takes things up a notch by incorporating the warming heat of pepper and lentils into the dish. buff.ly/IolSZm6

STOP! These are our top eight tips to keep our skin glowing during the winter months. ''Vitamin C, niacinamide and resorcinol will work to prevent hyperpigmentation as well as gently fade existing skin discolouration and brighten the skin.'' buff.ly/bnv5UFF

Second-hand clothes shopping is gaining mainstream popularity among fashionistas and celebrities alike, so we asked three readers about their experiences of wearing second-hand clothing. buff.ly/3WI9Lfl

Good health and eating well go hand in hand and introducing salads as whole meals into your menu is an excellent way to have a more balanced diet. buff.ly/YagZOLO

''You must be willing to fail because failure will give you the true and tried method of what works and what doesn’t. Failure is your opportunity to fine-tune your abilities.'' 5 ways to build your inner confidence when starting your own business. buff.ly/6mVauRw

“She Believed She Could So She Did” and “Wise Words from Black Icons” are two superb pocketbook-sized collections of positive affirmations and quotes from some of our most inspiring icons. buff.ly/0nMrAuo

In honour of a decades-long journalism career and being Britain’s first Black news broadcaster, Barbara Makeda Blake-Hannah now has an journalism award in her name. Barbara presented on Thames TV’s daily evening show. buff.ly/vZ9O4tS

Throwback to our article on Joy Omoregie’s Woke At Work. ''At every stage of your career, keep your personal goals, personal passions, hobbies and side hustles alive...nurture them even whilst working in your roles.'' buff.ly/08MveHt #melanarchives

Seven simple tips to help boost your body’s digestion and gut health! ''Feeling a little bloated and struggling to use the bathroom after eating a little too well? Support bowel movements and help with anxiety at the same time with magnesium.'' buff.ly/45mD6QZ

Three Black mums talk about having the Covid-19 booster & flu vaccinations and having a baby during the pandemic to encourage more pregnant women to stay safe this winter. buff.ly/X73MLpR

Visiting the sunny shores of Malta for the first time? Read our guide on what you can see and do in just three days on the culture-rich island. buff.ly/tuyXyh1

“If you’re in a fixed mortgage rate don’t worry as you’re fixed in, but if you are within six months of your fixed period what you can do is reach out to your mortgage provider...'' Top tips on how to save in the cost of living crisis. buff.ly/5QYdNXe

When it comes to the legalities of taking your child on holiday, do you need permission from your ex? Read what this legal expert says. buff.ly/PqLoTp5

Black Skin: The Definitive Skincare Guide provides social and historical insights into beauty and explores the concept of Blackness within the industry. Change your hair game with this! buff.ly/KBXrJAg

Yes, the film is called ‘King Richard’, but Melan Magazine also stans for ‘Queen Oracene’ played by the magnificent Aunjanue Ellis in the Netflix flick. buff.ly/Z4RvKMw

Throwback to when this aspiring neurosurgeon and medical illustrator, Chidiebere Ibe broke the internet with his illustration of a Black foetus. ''Among his illustrations are depictions of skin conditions represented in Black skin...'' buff.ly/AMKBIEn #melanarchives

Throwback to our article on My Skin, Your Skin from Early Years expert Laura Henry-Allain. ''Through colourful and bold illustrations and graphics, by illustrator Onyinye Iwu, and simple language, the book offers a...'' buff.ly/1c74GwK #melanarchives