Month: August 2023

The Street Style At Copenhagen Fashion Week Is Full Of Autumn Outfit Ideas

The Street Style At Copenhagen Fashion Week Is Full Of Autumn Outfit Ideas

While we currently have the upcoming fall season — and its many emerging trends — on the brain, the runways are already looking ahead to spring/summer 2024. As per usual, Copenhagen Fashion Week kicks off the international showcase of runway collections, with its surplus of minimally chic designers setting the […]

A Return To Traditional Art Forms: The Sculptural Trend Is A Highlight At Copenhagen Fashion Week

A Return To Traditional Art Forms: The Sculptural Trend Is A Highlight At Copenhagen Fashion Week

Copenhagen Fashion Week kicked off this week, with people flocking from around the world to see the upcoming Spring/Summer ’24 collections. From the runways to the street style, we spotted a clear fascination with the principles of sculpture, where orientation, proportion, scale, articulation, and balance were all deeply considered. Playful […]

A Freelance Biology Researcher In Scotland On An Average Of £32,700

A Freelance Biology Researcher In Scotland On An Average Of £32,700

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 penny. This week: “I’m a 30-year-old interdisciplinary researcher and communicator. I fought through higher education and received my PhD […]

I Tried Almost Everything From E.l.f. Cosmetics & Here’s What I’d Actually Buy

I Tried Almost Everything From E.l.f. Cosmetics & Here’s What I’d Actually Buy

There was once a time when budget beauty brands seemed to be marketed solely to tweens. Happily, the days of garish packaging, clumpy formulas and a never-ending array of neon are behind us. The new wave of purse-friendly products are a far cry from the cheap (and cheap-looking) cosmetics of […]

The Cosy Cardio Club: The TikTok Trend That’s Making Working Out Fun Again

When someone mentions the word “cardio”, I’m sure a few things jump to mind immediately – “running”, “HIIT”, “sweat”, or “no thanks” to name a few. What I’m certain doesn’t spring to the forefront is the word “cosy.” In fact, the word cosy might seem like the antithesis to cardio […]

Self Tanning Drops Are The Key To Faking A Summer Golden Glow

Self Tanning Drops Are The Key To Faking A Summer Golden Glow

You know what goes great with an ice-cold Aperol Spritz and balmy summer weather? Gleaming, sun-kissed skin. There’s an undeniable mood boost that comes with catching your reflection in the living-room mirror and seeing bronzed shoulders. The thing is, no matter how much we love that golden glow in the […]

The Allegations Against Lizzo Are Distressing — But Never An Excuse For Fatphobia

The Allegations Against Lizzo Are Distressing — But Never An Excuse For Fatphobia

If you had to think of a current artist who most embodies self acceptance and self love, few seem more befitting than Lizzo. Since 2016, she’s been the poster girl for body positivity, fronting campaigns supporting body acceptance, collecting a People’s Champion Award and even producing and starring in her […]

I Went To Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour As A Non-Swiftie & Left In A New Era

I Went To Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour As A Non-Swiftie & Left In A New Era

US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs during her Eras Tour at Sofi stadium in Inglewood, California, August 7, 2023. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images) I wouldn’t call myself a Swiftie. As an entertainment journalist, I have mad respect […]

A Territory Manager In Scotland On £23,500

A Territory Manager In Scotland On £23,500

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 penny. This week: “I’m a 31-year-old territory manager living in Aberdeen. I’ve recently moved back to the area […]