As a society, we’ve never been good at talking about gender dynamics — especially not online. So, when Rihanna, ASAP Rocky and Jonathan Majors all posed for recent photo shoots, the internet wasted no time tying the images back to the tired old conversation about the supposed “emasculation” of Black […]
One stiflingly hot evening in late August, I found myself in a bar in east London watching as the words “typing” disappeared and reappeared at the top of my WhatsApp screen. A familiar tightening sensation gathered around my navel. I held my breath, counting one, two, three, before the message finally […]
In astrology, the new year doesn’t begin until Aries season, and Aries season starts this month, on the 20th of March. This is an epic month due to the fact that Saturn, the planet of responsibility, shifts out of Aquarius on 7th March, after a 2.5 year stay. Saturn enters the […]
As February comes to a close and March begins this week, we’ll still be feeling the influence of last week’s Pisces new moon. With Mercury, the planet of communication, entering Pisces on 2nd March, it’s essential for us to choose peace over drama or chaos. With the moon and Mars both in Gemini […]
Chances are you’ve spotted Kim Truong‘s handiwork many times before. Known on Instagram as Kim Kim nails, the LA-based creative just so happens to be nail artist to the most talked-about celebrities on the planet right now. The almond French tips in Kim Kardashian’s recent Skims campaign? Kim Truong did […]
Fashion designers don’t invent colours but luxury labels tend to lead the charge when it comes to shades reaching cult status. In 2021 Bottega popularised Kelly green, while Valentino initiated last year’s craze for Barbie pink. In 2023, Versace is proving the power of pansy purple. Sitting somewhere between deep […]
I’ve got a case of skincare fatigue and in a world saturated with beauty brands, you’d be forgiven for admitting it, too. From cleansers to serums, products with big claims and buzzy ingredients are churned out left, right and centre. But one brand which always captures my full attention is […]
Since launching in 2014, Olaplex has become the go-to brand for hair repair. The company, with its patented technology designed to essentially reconnect broken hair bonds, paved the way for an entire category around ‘bond repair hair-care — and it has resulted in countless imitators to boot. But now, Olaplex […]
I have never been excited by the prospect of a large wedding. I’d prefer a slow and calm moment. Mainly because the logistics of a traditional wedding (especially a large one) sounds overwhelming, with couples pressured by an unending cycle of catering to the needs and emotions of other people […]
When it comes to astrology and understanding asteroids, it’s best to consider them as the salad dressing that’s added to the already delicious meal. It’s an extra spice that adds flavour and greater self-awareness to an already complex, delicious, and pungent dish. Asteroids are ancient space rubble that have become […]
