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Image via @louis.piercer/Instagram As a teenager, the coolest thing you could do was to get your belly button pierced. Unfortunately, with a strict Zambian mother, I was forced to skip that edgy phase, and more than a decade on, I find myself compensating for lost time. After making their mark […]
In October, my wife and I married on beautiful Gundungurra Country in the Megalong valley in Australia, surrounded by our family and friends. It was a big deal. Not only was this my wedding day, but it was also the first time meeting much of my extended family and friends […]
Festive fervour seems to have erupted overnight with holiday adverts dominating our screens, high street displays in full swing and Christmas trees popping up, too. Besides strategically planning our gifting lists ahead of Black Friday sales, we’re edging closer to 1st December when we can officially see what’s behind door […]
In March this year, 22-year-old PhD student Maalvika Bhat posted a TikTok video declaring the “death of the chill girl”. Encouraging her followers to shed any attempt at being coy or overly agreeable in dating, the now-viral video started a conversation online about the “chill girl” narrative being an outdated […]
In episode 3 of The White Lotus’ second season, Harper Spiller (Aubrey Plaza) realises she’s underestimated her travel buddy Daphne Sullivan (Meghann Fahy). The unlikely duo, who have found themselves thrown together on holiday in Sicily with their husbands (former college roommates), are on a day trip away from their […]
I have a theory that the best time to test a cult-favourite skincare product is right after an exhausting long-haul journey. Nothing dries out your skin faster than time spent in an aeroplane cabin. If you manage to look glowing and well-rested the morning after a long flight, whatever product […]
“I felt all grown up: I had this charming older boyfriend who wore winklepickers and paisley dressing gowns.” Kelly* was 21 when she met her 26-year-old boyfriend in a nightclub. He swept her up in a whirlwind romance and as she tells Refinery29, she was besotted. “He lived in his […]
Think of party season dressing and the images that spring to mind likely include a lot of sequins. While sparkles will certainly be making an appearance this festive period, we’ve also got our eye on a new head-turning trend: the bodice dress. Fitted dresses are nothing new but unlike the […]
The week ahead is bringing out all our emotions — the good, the bad, and the ugly. The Scorpio Sun connects with Neptune retrograde in Pisces on 14th November and Pluto in Capricorn on 18th November. Neptune is adding emotion and Pluto is bringing growth to our lives, aiming to […]
Baby names are endlessly fascinating because they’re so subjective. Some names are more popular than others – and some are falling out of fashion – but ultimately it comes down to personal choice. The best baby name is the one that feels right to you. Still, it’s definitely interesting to […]
