Your 20s are a mix of firsts. First job interviews, first big nights out, and maybe even your first serious skincare routine. While the roaring 20s might be your “advanced experiment” phase, it’s also the perfect time to set yourself up with makeup habits for glowing and better skin that […]
“Tobagonians are resilient people,” Marsha Patrick, our friendly yet firm host, repeatedly tells us on our journey around the island. The 7.5-mile-wide, untouched land changed hands 33 times during colonialism, ping-ponging between the French, Dutch, Spanish, British, and even the Courlanders (modern-day Latvia). Despite a legacy rife with colonial conflict, […]
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last penny. A note to say that this will sadly be the last money diary that is published to […]
As a long-time fan of coming-of-age stories, the buzz around shows like Queenie and Boarders marks to me what feels like a turning point in UK television. Over the past few years, we’ve seen a wave of series centring nuanced, well-written, emotionally complex portrayals of Black British girlhood and young […]
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last penny. This week: “I’m a 35-year-old personal assistant living in London. I moved here almost seven years ago from […]
From boosting hydration to smoothing texture, the benefits of snail mucin are well-documented among skincare enthusiasts. But the beloved ingredient isn’t right for everyone. For starters, it’s not vegan (duh). Then there’s the tricky possibility of developing an allergic reaction to the stuff, which we try to avoid for obvious […]
If I were to ask, ‘What do you know of yourself?’ How would you answer? After six years of therapy and countless iterations of being, I’ve come to know myself as kind, ambitious, unexpectedly funny, and compassionate. But in the same breath, I’d also admit that I’m afraid of abandonment, […]
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last penny. Editor’s note: Totals have been converted from EUR to GBP and are correct at time of writing. […]
The matcha PR arc is nothing short of iconic. Once an unknown health drink, the powdered green tea quickly replaced the flat white as the wellness girlie’s beverage of choice. It didn’t stop there: matcha’s pastel green hue has infiltrated all corners of our lives, from matcha coloured manicures to […]
