My party trick is knowing exactly which perfume someone is wearing when they walk into a room. Le Labo’s Santal 33, Yves Saint Laurent’s Libre and Byredo’s Mojave Ghost are all firm favourites in London circles — but these scents aren’t unique to us. On a trip to New York, […]
The reality television space has expanded from the pioneering series of the early 2000s like The Real World and Road Rules to evolving (or devolving, depending on who you’re asking) to include shows with any and every premise you could dream up. One frequently recurring theme in the genre is […]
“Prioritise your close friendships!” I’m sure you’ve heard this sentiment before because some version of it goes viral every other week on social media. However, beyond the fleeting viral moments and the neat Instagram infographics we share, it’s important to unpack how we are collectively building networks of community that […]
For many of us, the ritual of watching reality TV follows a similar pattern. We gather together, we observe and we relish in the commentary of our peers. It’s one of the main reasons we enjoy watching shows like Married At First Sight (MAFS) and Love Is Blind, where we […]
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 32-year-old, single press officer living and […]
*Saves for later* If you’re anything like us, you’ll love scrolling simple, easy-to-implement wellness tips that boost your day-to-day quality of life. A bit like self-care ideas, incorporating wellness into your morning routine, daily life, and wind-down can boost both your physical and mental health. But with close to four […]
I’m low-key obsessed with Australian fashion brands. It might have a little something to do with the fact that summer dresses are my absolute favourite fashion items, though make no mistake, Aussie labels offer far more than just a great capsule holiday wardrobe. Brands such as Aje and Bondi Born […]
As a beauty editor, I have to admit that I am incredibly fussy about my base products. It has taken me years to find the best concealer to hide my hereditary dark circles and I flit between complexion products never truly satisfied with the results. It’s not that I’m unimpressed […]
Goblin mode is the latest in a long line of lifestyle-based aesthetics to go viral on social media before trickling down into irrelevancy. Some last longer than others. In 2020 people were obsessed with abandoning their city homes for rural outposts in which to play cottagecore. Spring 2021 saw the […]
There is a moment in The Worst Person In The World where our 29-year-old heroine Julie is walking home when she stops to look out at the beauty and vastness of the city’s skyline, streaked pink with a sunset. Suddenly overcome with emotion, her face crumples. Watching her cry, I […]
