I never thought I’d use the word “luxury” to describe cleaning products. In fact, tidying up my flat is one of my least luxurious obligations. However, one does not mention the famed, status-defining Parisian parfumerie Diptyque without sprinkling opulent adjectives into their sentence like bacon bits in a Caesar salad. […]
In the dark depths of the Internet lies a corner for catharsis. For grief, for laughs and, on occasion, unbridled rage. From suffocating mothers-in-law to petty friend feuds and a whole lot of wedding-related drama, Reddit’s Am I The Asshole thread (previously known as AITA) has become a sanctuary for […]
Imagine a place where you can be anything you want to be and fully embrace who you are — without judgment. For Black folxs and members of the LGBTQ+ community, this sounds like a dream. Well, the metaverse hopes to make that dream a (virtual) reality. With the help of […]
Glastonbury, the UK’s most iconic festival, is known for weaving political moments into its rich fabric of music, clubbing, comedy, spoken-word and wellness. And during her Saturday evening set, Olivia Rodrigo delivered one that will surely go down in Glastonbury history. The American singer-songwriter brought out Lily Allen to dedicate […]
This story will be updated as more news about the Dobbs decision comes to light. History will remember 24th June, 2022, as the day the U.S. Supreme Court decided people actually don’t have a right to choose abortion without excessive government restriction. A majority opinion confirmed the overturning of Roe […]
Netflix is adding a new “tier” that will offer a cheaper monthly subscription in exchange for adverts. It will be the first time adverts have ever appeared on the streaming service, which is trying to bounce back after losing subscribers for the first time in a decade. According to The […]
What do you look for in a sunscreen? Perhaps it’s a high factor to ensure you’re protecting your skin for longer. Maybe it’s a non-comedogenic label, which means the product is less likely to clog your pores. If you’re a stickler for making environmentally friendly beauty choices, you might be […]
It’s that time of the year again. The heady scents of suncream, bug spray and hot tarmac mingling to signal the start of hotter and longer days. If you’re lucky enough to be setting an Out of Office for a much-needed getaway, you’ll be looking forward to sun, switching off and […]
Your dream job is meant to be just that. The ultimate achievement, a lifelong goal. I had been working towards mine since I was a girl. I was told I must succeed by achieving perfect grades and earning a high salary. There was never any mention of happiness. I followed […]
I’m in the bathroom and it is wash day. I’ve just finished a marathon event of washing and detangling my ‘fro before I take a stray clean strand of hair from my brush, and pop it into a glass of water. I’m attempting the “hair porosity float test” seen on […]
