This week, we bid May farewell and welcome June, so named after the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, as well as the protector of the Roman Empire. But what is an empire to a goddess? In an interview between well-known astrologers, Chris Brennan and Demetra George, George took on […]
This image shows the visible yellow cloud tops of Venus, rather than the solid surface revealed by radar. Venus, the Planet of Love, is leaving behind fast and furious Aries and entering into Taurus on 28th May, marking the start of a self-care-filled summer. Venus is the ruling planet of […]
Picture the scene: it’s 2016, the height of summer in London. The pavements are steaming, kids have permanently ice-cream-stained chins, women are floating around in mini dresses and Birkenstocks. I’m sitting in the park, shaded by big trees, with the sweatiest top lip imaginable because I’m wearing a black, long-sleeve […]
The first date I went on after I retired as a webcam model was the earliest sign for me that the work had changed my dating standards for the better. During the date, the guy (who was handsome) was honest with me that he just wanted sex. We hadn’t spoken […]
Ask Siri to show you what an ‘elite boys’ club’ looks like and an image of No. 10 Downing Street during a coronavirus lockdown will appear. There are nine people in the room, if you include whoever has taken the picture. Eight glasses raised in a toast. No masks or […]
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: “Since January I have been working two jobs […]
A new season is always an exciting prospect, particularly summer. Longer evenings, alfresco cocktails and a whole new wardrobe are just a handful of things to look forward to. In London salons, everyone’s talking about the fresh hair colours set to take Instagram and TikTok by storm. So far this […]
We’ve waxed lyrical before about the rise of teeny bikinis but beyond itsy bitsy bikini tops, the emergence of barely there bottoms is causing big issues. Just one scroll through Instagram will show you that Brazilian-cut briefs and thongs are now the default shape for many trendy swimwear brands, with […]
We’ve made it to summer, guys – more specifically, the ultra long bank holiday. Is anyone 100% certain exactly what we’re celebrating? No. Are we ready to enjoy a four-day weekend in glorious sunshine? Yes, yes we are. For those who have bagged themselves a trip away, congratulations. And for […]
LinkedIn – the world’s largest online professional network – is working hard to raise awareness of the benefits of flexible working. We say: Bring. It. On. As we emerge blinking into the brave new post-pandemic world, we’re all looking for silver linings and positive lessons we can take forward from […]
