During our existence, we experience many once-in-a-lifetime moments: our first steps, our first love, our first Jonas Brothers concert. But beyond these Earthly encounters, there are other once-in-a-lifetime astrological events that happen far, far above us in the solar system — and while we can’t see them, we can feel […]
We begin the week recovering from the square that Mercury in Aries makes to Pluto in Capricorn on the 10th, a tense aspect that’s sure to kick up the dust on some old conflicts, include some hasty exchanges, and ultimately demand resolution — even if it’s a difficult one. Good […]
Spring has tentatively sprung, the days are longer and your home feels just the wrong side of cosy. If you’re being honest with yourself, it needs…something to shake it up. Think less spring clean and more spring spruce – the tiniest injection of colour, texture or statement can refresh the […]
My hands move from my book to my arms as I wait anxiously in the doctor’s office. I search my skin for tiny punctures, nonexistent holes or marks; I press and I squeeze until something secretes, often invisible to any eyes except mine, often blood, or something else, I don’t […]
I’ve had life-long challenges with face and body moisturisers because of my ongoing skin issues. I have frequent eczema flair-ups (aka dermatitis) and scaly, insanely itchy legs that I treat with prescribed topical ointments and lotions. I mention this off the bat because, as you can imagine, the vast majority […]
The idea of renting a stranger’s clothes might’ve sounded outlandish just a few years ago but in 2022 hiring a dress for your friend’s wedding is as conceivable as buying one new. With various fashion rental platforms growing in usership – from peer-to-peer options like HURR and By Rotation to […]
Whether you’re team Actimel or team Yakult, anyone who was encouraged to gulp down a yoghurt drink before school will know about the many intended benefits of probiotics. Basically a combination of live bacteria and yeasts, studies like this one and this one show that probiotics – when consumed – […]
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’m a 29-year-old living in London. When I […]
Whose fault is it? The question always follows a breakup. In Noah Baumbach’s film Marriage Story (2019), Charlie (played by Adam Driver) and Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) go through the nitty-gritty of divorce. Is the breakup Nicole’s fault because she wanted to leave New York City for a different life on […]
Despite rather high infection rates, life does seem to be returning to normality. Holidays are back on the cards, we’re no longer required to wear masks when doing a food shop and we can book hair appointments with gusto. Perhaps you’re just looking to just top up your balayage or […]
