Month: August 2021

These Are The Most Popular Wedding Flowers Of 2021

Because the pandemic put so many 2020 weddings on hold, 2021 has felt like a summer of nuptials – with some ceremonies more low-key than others. Vintage weddings and “earthy weddings” have been on trend according to Pinterest, while short wedding dresses are growing in popularity among non-traditional brides. Now […]

Death by a Thousand Words: COVID-19 and the Pandemic of Ableist Media

Death by a Thousand Words: COVID-19 and the Pandemic of Ableist Media

“The disabled and elderly are the most likely to die from this virus.” I closed my eyes and beat back the desire to scream-cry at the news before me. It was March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had reached America, and the pandemic of Ableist Media was in full swing.  I […]

These Are Officially The Hottest TV & Movie Scenes Ever

“Hotness” is a pretty subjective concept, but we all know some movies are a hell of a lot steamier than others. Grabbing the bull by the horn – pun most definitely intended – the website FandomSpot decided to find out which TV and movie scenes are the hottest ever. The […]

So How Is It Really? A Day In The Unitard Trend

So How Is It Really? A Day In The Unitard Trend

Trends in activewear have revolved around the ‘90s athleisure, off-duty Princess Diana aesthetic for some time now. But lately, a new kid on the block has been creeping into our feeds, teasing the return of glorious ‘80s Jane Fonda-esque workout ‘fits. Think thick tube socks, bold-hued leggings and, a particular […]

Salary Story: My Company Made Me False Promises In The Pandemic, So I Quit

Salary Story: My Company Made Me False Promises In The Pandemic, So I Quit

In our series Salary Stories, women with long-term career experience open up about the most intimate details of their jobs: compensation. It’s an honest look at how real people navigate the complicated world of negotiating, raises, promotions and job loss, with the hope it will give young women more insight into […]

Normal People Author Sally Rooney Just Made The Best Point About The “Hell” Of Fame

With her novels Conversations with Friends and Normal People, author Sally Rooney has been hailed as one of the great chroniclers of millennial life. Now the Irish writer, 30, has shared an eminently sensible and empathetic view of what fame is really like in 2021. For her, it’s a system […]

These Are The UK’s New Coastal Hotspots, According To Rightmove

These Are The UK’s New Coastal Hotspots, According To Rightmove

It’s no secret that coastal towns enjoyed a popularity boost during the pandemic as many of us tried to recalibrate our work-life balance. Though it’s being reported that young people are flocking back to cities now that most social distancing restrictions have been lifted, many coastal towns remain in very […]

A Week In Tokyo, Japan, On An £83,500 Joint Income

A Week In Tokyo, Japan, On An £83,500 Joint Income

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar. Are you a millennial or zoomer that’s purchased a home in the last five years? […]

Everyone Palling Around In Disney+’s Vacation Friends

Everyone Palling Around In Disney+’s Vacation Friends

We’ve all heard the saying “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” Well, Disney+’s new buddy comedy movie Vacation Friends asks what would occur if holiday shenanigans literally followed vacationers after they return to their everyday lives. The answer is mayhem. Vacation Friends focuses on Marcus and Emily, a soon-to-be […]