Imagine that you’re in the park, sitting next to a cute person. One thing leads to another and you return home to have amazing sex. This might seem like an encounter just like any other but it’s not how Tricia Wise envisioned her future back in 2020. Tricia is a […]
There was once a time when budget beauty brands seemed to be marketed solely to tweens. Happily, the days of garish packaging, clumpy formulas and a never-ending array of neon are behind us. The new wave of purse-friendly products are a far cry from the cheap (and cheap-looking) cosmetics of […]
When someone mentions the word “cardio”, I’m sure a few things jump to mind immediately – “running”, “HIIT”, “sweat”, or “no thanks” to name a few. What I’m certain doesn’t spring to the forefront is the word “cosy.” In fact, the word cosy might seem like the antithesis to cardio […]
You know what goes great with an ice-cold Aperol Spritz and balmy summer weather? Gleaming, sun-kissed skin. There’s an undeniable mood boost that comes with catching your reflection in the living-room mirror and seeing bronzed shoulders. The thing is, no matter how much we love that golden glow in the […]
If you had to think of a current artist who most embodies self acceptance and self love, few seem more befitting than Lizzo. Since 2016, she’s been the poster girl for body positivity, fronting campaigns supporting body acceptance, collecting a People’s Champion Award and even producing and starring in her […]
US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs during her Eras Tour at Sofi stadium in Inglewood, California, August 7, 2023. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images) I wouldn’t call myself a Swiftie. As an entertainment journalist, I have mad respect […]
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 penny. This week: “I’m a 31-year-old territory manager living in Aberdeen. I’ve recently moved back to the area […]
Don’t get us wrong, we’re enjoying summer as much as everyone else but we’re already looking ahead to the autumn, particularly all the chic and cosy autumn outfits we’ll be wearing. But what about that (somewhat dreaded) in-between phase? When it’s not too hot and not too cold and not […]
While there’s still time to indulge in the Barbie-coloured, mermaid-inspired, poolside-lounging looks of summer, come autumn we’ll quite literally be getting back to business as far as our wardrobes (and schedules) are concerned. According to the autumn/winter 2023 collections, the best in fashion for the season ahead includes all things […]
As anyone who enjoys getting wet, muddy, bruised and sore in the name of live music knows, packing and preparing for a music festival in the UK is stressful enough. But what about international events, where there’s also a whole new part of the world to explore, not to mention […]
