There have been long periods of my life where my body has existed only in relation to work and I’ve wondered if I’d ever be touched again by hands other than a client’s, whether I’d ever have sex purely out of desire and not at all motivated by money. When […]
Content warning: This article discusses sexual assault and disordered eating in a way that may be distressing to some readers. When I first heard that Tumblr aesthetics were making a comeback, I mentally started pulling out my dusty knee-high socks, plastic chokers and hackneyed attempts at coolness. But when I […]
Sustainable shopping comes in many different forms but at the pinnacle of the planet-friendly pyramid is buying vintage and secondhand clothing. By elongating the life of pre-loved items, shopping secondhand is a great antidote to fast fashion. However it isn’t always a viable option. When it comes to intimate items […]
The below is an excerpt from Lost & Found by journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Kathryn Schulz. In it, Schulz smartly describes the palpable, heart-rending frustration that occurs when you’re looking for love, but can’t seem to find it anywhere — and the tension inherent to the idea that love […]
I left LA after 11 years, just as I had arrived — alone and quietly, without any fuss. As a single woman in my 20s, I fell in love with the city, revelling in the endless experiences that come with existing independently amidst 10 million strangers. I skimped on living […]
As another pandemic spring approaches, we’re all looking forward to a warmer and (hopefully) better future. And New York Fashion Week Autumn 2022 is giving us a few ideas on how to dress for it. Street style has so far reflected a collective yearning for optimism, from hot pink puffer […]
The side hustle – used to describe everything from second jobs to monetising your hobbies – was on the up and up long before COVID shook up our lives. But the pandemic gave it more prominence than ever. Thanks to a range of factors including job insecurity and the rising […]
Rare Beauty has stolen the attention of beauty enthusiasts everywhere. The brainchild of singer and actress Selena Gomez, Rare made its debut in the US in 2020 and the extensive collection of base, eye and lip products earned it a top spot in makeup bags. TikTokers even touted the brand […]
Everything starts with a good base, so we’ve rounded up the best foundation buys to help you find your perfect match Finding the best foundation is the first step to perfecting your make-up routine. It’s a simple enough principle, but boy, can it be tricky. Applying it should be a […]
Ever since he made his debut at Carolina Herrera with Resort 2019, Wes Gordon has proven himself more than capable of producing the kind of fare that serves as the brand’s bread and butter: red carpet-worthy gowns, uptown-gala cocktail dresses, ladies-who-lunch knits, boardroom-appropriate … Continue reading
