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A Psychologist’s Simple Formula For Practicing Self-Kindness

A Psychologist’s Simple Formula For Practicing Self-Kindness

It’s often said that the most important relationship we have in life, is the one we have with ourselves. And as Nancy Myers as that all sounds, we have to agree with the sentiment. Unhealthy relationships tend to steer us towards poor self-worth, mental health struggles and unhealthy relationships with […]

What Is A ‘Soft Black Girl Summer’? And Why I’m Vowing To Have One

What Is A ‘Soft Black Girl Summer’? And Why I’m Vowing To Have One

Follow the hashtag #SoftBlackGirl on Instagram and you will be inundated with tens of thousands of ethereal posts emulating something of a Bridgerton tea party. From picnics in a meadow and bonnet-adorned afros perusing country estates to books read beneath cherry blossom trees and pastel midi dresses billowing behind a […]

The 5 Runway Trends From Australian Fashion Week You’ll Want To Wear IRL

The 5 Runway Trends From Australian Fashion Week You’ll Want To Wear IRL

We love to indulge in the people-watching and street style, but fashion week is really about taking in the new season collections and fresh perspectives Australian designers have to offer. And though we’re only halfway through the five-day event, there’s already a slew of key trends emerging on runways that […]

Fashion Brands Are Launching In-House Secondhand Programs. Here’s Why

Fashion Brands Are Launching In-House Secondhand Programs. Here’s Why

In fashion, there has been no faster-growing sector than resale. Online platforms like The RealReal, Depop, and Vinted have surged in popularity as customers seek to make purchases secondhand — both for price and environmental reasons. But, it’s not just about major platforms anymore. Increasingly, brands ranging from COS to […]

I’ve Been Sleeping With An EMF-Blocking Stone For The Past 3 Months, How Are You?

I’ve Been Sleeping With An EMF-Blocking Stone For The Past 3 Months, How Are You?

What’s the deal with sleep? [Doing my best Jerry Seinfeld here.] The kids don’t think they need it, the teens get too much of it, and the adults, well, we can’t seem to get enough of it. We’re living in a world where the only thing rivalling our burning desire […]

Jupiter In Aries Is About Turning Your Dreams Into Reality

Jupiter In Aries Is About Turning Your Dreams Into Reality

Jupiter, computer artwork. For the first time in 11 years, Jupiter, the Planet of Luck, Abundance, and Expansion, is moving out of dreamy Pisces and into fiery Aries. From May 10 to October 28, this new energy will have us feeling more bold, confident, and inclined to take action — […]

What Will Beauty Look Like In The Metaverse?

What Will Beauty Look Like In The Metaverse?

At this point, you’ve probably heard about this thing (place?) called ‘the metaverse.’ You may only understand it as some sci-fi world Mark Zuckerberg is engineering, which makes sense — it doesn’t exist yet. Still, real people are starting to explore working in the metaverse, and owning clothes and shoes […]

The Big Moments Everyone’s Talking About At Australian Fashion Week

The Big Moments Everyone’s Talking About At Australian Fashion Week

After two years of on-again, off-again action, Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW) can officially say that it’s back, baby. While there are aspects of this week that will always tickle our fancy and get people talking (like the glorious street style), we like to come to the week of all […]

Australian Fashion Week Puts Mid-Size Bodies Front & Centre

Australian Fashion Week Puts Mid-Size Bodies Front & Centre

Size inclusivity in Australian fashion is closer than it’s ever been. With more brands expanding their size ranges and a host of curvier models achieving mainstream success, it’s impossible to ignore the changes we’re seeing. But the thing with representation is that it can easily edge towards tokenism — and […]