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If We Were Different, We’d Be Perfect: An Exclusive Excerpt From Yrsa Daley-Ward’s The How

If We Were Different, We’d Be Perfect: An Exclusive Excerpt From Yrsa Daley-Ward’s The How

It’s been seven years since lauded poet Yrsa Daley-Ward shook the literary world with the book nayyirah waheed called “a symphony of breaking and mending.” In bone, Daley-Ward introduced us to her very particular brand of eloquent excavation, and it was the way she so expertly dug beneath the surface […]

I Became a Cat Lady During the Pandemic and It’s Pretty Cool, Actually

I Became a Cat Lady During the Pandemic and It’s Pretty Cool, Actually

Hi, you don’t know me but I got your number from [mutual friend]. I’ve found some kittens near my house who have been abandoned by their mother. They seem to be very young, and IDK what to do, but [mutual friend] gave me your number and said you’ll be able […]

Fendi & Skims’ Collaboration Includes Puffer Coats & Logo Loungewear

Fendi & Skims’ Collaboration Includes Puffer Coats & Logo Loungewear

Last month, the fashion world was caught by surprise when Fendi partnered with Versace for a cross-pollination runway show Fendace. Now, the former is partnering with yet another brand for one of this year’s most unexpected collaborations: Kim Kardashian’s undergarment brand Skims. On Tuesday, the two brands confirmed the release […]

I Tried TikTok’s ‘Perfect Ponytail’ Hack & I’ll Wear My Hair Up All Winter

I Tried TikTok’s ‘Perfect Ponytail’ Hack & I’ll Wear My Hair Up All Winter

Welcome to Beauty In A Tik, where each week we put TikTok’s viral beauty hacks and innovative trends to the test. Nowhere else is home to quite so many clever hair hacks as TikTok. From DIY curtain bangs and achieving heatless curls overnight to the one-minute messy bun hack and […]

Why Buffy The Vampire Slayer Is Still The Ultimate ’00s Style Icon

Why Buffy The Vampire Slayer Is Still The Ultimate ’00s Style Icon

Vampirecore has been a pillar of TikTok’s style subcultures for some time now, with over 6 billion views and counting dedicated to all things of the Victorian Gothic aesthetic. But while some of us are still channelling the mystique of the supernatural, our attention has pivoted to the keepers of our […]

TikTokers Are Taking Care Of Their Mental Health Ironically & It Might Just Be Working

TikTokers Are Taking Care Of Their Mental Health Ironically & It Might Just Be Working

The answer to nailing wellness is something that people have been deliberating on for centuries. Five-minute meditations, positive psychology, gratitude journals, and the ‘that girl’ trend have all been stepping stones recently in an attempt to attain inner zen. But for those who struggle to cultivate a routine or prioritise mental […]

2021 Is Seeing The Coolest Innovations In Nails

2021 Is Seeing The Coolest Innovations In Nails

If you feel like you’re seeing more come out of the nail-art world than ever before, you’re probably spot-on. With visual platforms like Instagram and TikTok dominating our app libraries, we’re seeing, sharing, and creating content around nails in a way that just didn’t exist a few years back. In […]

Why Some People Are More Likeable Than Others, According To Science

Why Some People Are More Likeable Than Others, According To Science

It’s human nature to seek approval from others. We’ve generally needed to leverage our connections with people in order to survive. But beyond safety in numbers, humans are social animals, and the need to bond with others and find our own pockets of belonging are essential to our mental wellbeing. […]

Social Media Is Eating Itself — Just Look At The Meta Selfie

2014 Instagram is shaking in its grave. What used to be a glossy platform home to sausage legs, posed group shots, and meticulously crafted flat lays is now embracing the rise of anti-perfect content. Photo dumps, shitposting, and finstas have all had a part to play in shaking up the […]