We all know that money can’t really buy you happiness – a landmark study published in 2016 found that sound mental health and relationships are far more important. But at the same time, serious money worries can be absolutely devastating – as anyone who’s experienced them knows. The cruel shame […]
Welcome to Money Diaries, where we’re tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We’re asking a cross-section of women how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period – and we’re tracking every last penny. This week: “I am a 33-year-old civil servant living in […]
In a box tucked away behind a bundle of clothes I’ve been meaning to put on Depop for at least two years is a very, very old mobile phone. Stored in its surprisingly robust memory are messages I sent to someone I loved very much when I was 17 years […]
Curling hair with flat iron might just be the trick you need to keep looking neat and made up, even throughout this lockdown. Certainly, curling your hair using a barrel is easy, but if you have a flat iron, it’s so much more economical to use it as a curling […]
It was an exciting moment when the British government declared that on Saturday 4th July, hairdressers, barbers, pubs and restaurants were permitted to open their doors for the first time since lockdown measures saw them close in March. We could finally tend to our roots and split ends, and – […]
As I write this, a petition is gaining traction, one that calls for Columbus — Ohio’s capital city named after Christopher Columbus — to be renamed “Flavortown” after bleached and beloved restaurateur and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives host Guy Fieri. “Cheflebrity Guy Fieri was born in Columbus, so naming the […]
March’s sweeping shelter-in-place order triggered a spike in video game downloads and purchases. From Animal Crossing to Fortnite, we gave ourselves makeovers, got married, graduated, and forged all kinds of connections in video games this past spring. To no surprise, The Sims’ perfect blend of nostalgia and world-building offered a […]
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/CSM/Shutterstock (10443091ap) Simone Biles of United States of America competing in balance beam for women during the 49th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at the Hanns Martin Schleyer Halle in Stuttgart, Germany Day 10 – 49th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, Stuttgart, USA – 13 […]
At the beginning of June, Rihanna launched the first of three Fenty drops for the LVMH-backed luxury brand’s 6-20 collection. The series, according to a press release, was designed to celebrate the “free spirit and curious nature of youth,” with each drop symbolising a different aspect of today’s culture. Drop […]
The beauty blender is an iconic makeup sponge, as we all know. It is a multi-awarded product that has consistently held its own throughout the years. If you’ve ever owned one, you know why that is. RELATED: Silicone Makeup Sponge | What You Need To Know Beauty Blender: The Game Changer […]
