Despite its detrimental toll on my work week, staying up into the wee hours of the night and swimming in a sea of blue light is one of my favourite activities. The side effects? Puffy eye bags, foggy brain cells, a fear of the generic iPhone alarm, an overarching distaste […]
At the age of five I became an auntie for the first time. I didn’t really know what that meant or how it would impact my family, only that there was a brand-new baby and I was her auntie. My understanding of what it was to be someone’s auntie was […]
The concept of the “best job” is subjective – surely it’s the job that you find most rewarding while still being able to pay your bills, whether that’s a job share, a freelance role, or no job at all. At the same time, it’s definitely interesting to check out new […]
The last days of Aquarius season are upon us. But the Aquarian influence on our collective is far from over, heralded by Mercury’s ingress into Aquarius on the 14th — just in time to add something eclectic and unexpected to our Valentine’s Day plans. Of course, with Pluto making a […]
I’m the youngest in a family of six, so naturally, you may think that softness was my birthright. Youngest siblings are supposed to be wild, carefree, and just a little bit spoiled because they know that they’ll always be taken care of. In reality, I’m the baby but not really; […]
TikTok has announced it is updating its community guidelines to ban content that promotes disordered eating. The app already removes content explicitly promoting eating disorders, but TikTok’s Head of Trust and Safety, Cormac Keenan, said it is now “broadening [its] approach” in this area. “We’re making this change, in consultation […]
THE THING ABOUT PAM — “She’s a Good Friend” Episode 101 — Pictured: Renée Zellweger as Pam Hupp — (Photo by: Skip Bolen/NBC) Once again, Hollywood is proving that there’s still a lot to learn when it comes to representation. Last week, NBC released the trailer for The Thing About […]
There’s no doubt about it: 2022 is looking to be a corker for films in terms of Hollywood big-hitters alone (The Batman, come at us). But when you delve into the gem-filled mine that is indie cinema, that’s when you’re bound to discover something unforgettable: a quiet, simmering masterpiece for […]
I have a love-hate relationship with vitamin C serums. Almost all skincare experts I’ve interviewed have recommended a daily dose of the stuff thanks to its great potential. It helps to fend off pollution (teamed with SPF it boosts the skin’s resilience to damaging UV rays), tackles hyperpigmentation (which often […]
When it comes to my skin-care routine, I’ve found a lot of success (read: clearer skin) with keeping it simple: Gel cleanser, serum, lightweight moisturiser, sunscreen. (Add a cleansing balm as a first step and nix the SPF for my night-time regimen.) Despite my job as a beauty writer, I’m […]
