With her novels Conversations with Friends and Normal People, author Sally Rooney has been hailed as one of the great chroniclers of millennial life. Now the Irish writer, 30, has shared an eminently sensible and empathetic view of what fame is really like in 2021. For her, it’s a system […]
It’s no secret that coastal towns enjoyed a popularity boost during the pandemic as many of us tried to recalibrate our work-life balance. Though it’s being reported that young people are flocking back to cities now that most social distancing restrictions have been lifted, many coastal towns remain in very […]
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 dollar. Are you a millennial or zoomer that’s purchased a home in the last five years? […]
We’ve reached the end of August and the beginning of September — a week leading up to the new moon in Virgo on the 6th. Virgo is often associated with organisation, and so some people might mistake Virgo season for a period of time when everything comes together and fits […]
We’ve all heard the saying “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” Well, Disney+’s new buddy comedy movie Vacation Friends asks what would occur if holiday shenanigans literally followed vacationers after they return to their everyday lives. The answer is mayhem. Vacation Friends focuses on Marcus and Emily, a soon-to-be […]
Attitudes to money differ from generation to generation – just ask a grandparent about their pension – and so do views on what constitutes financial freedom. When asked to define financial freedom by Barclays, 38% of millennials pointed to having disposable income at the end of each month. The same […]
One in two women feel unsafe walking alone after dark in a quiet street near their home, according to a new ONS survey. An even greater number – four in five – feel unsafe walking alone after dark in a park or open space. By contrast, just one in seven […]
There is no predicting what trend will go viral on TikTok next. With niche communities popping up every week, from #BamaRush to #ArchiveFashion, the style-minded discourse on the Gen Z social media platform is becoming one of fashion’s most coveted spots, with creators unearthing old trends, offering lessons in fashion […]
For many of us, there’s a weird transition from summer into autumn. It’s still scorching hot, but according to Alabama Rush TikTok, many colleges and universities have kicked off their autumn semester, which means fresh, autumnal nail-art designs are top of mind. Whatever your age, aesthetic, or current level of […]
Another day, another remake, reboot, or revival. This time, Netflix has turned She’s All That into He’s All That, which is now streaming. Rather than a high school boy betting that he can turn a nerdy, art-loving student into the prom queen, this time, a popular girl bets that she […]
