Month: August 2023

20 Wardrobe Staples You Can Wear On Repeat From Now Until Autumn

20 Wardrobe Staples You Can Wear On Repeat From Now Until Autumn

Don’t get us wrong, we’re enjoying summer as much as everyone else but we’re already looking ahead to the autumn, particularly all the chic and cosy autumn outfits we’ll be wearing. But what about that (somewhat dreaded) in-between phase? When it’s not too hot and not too cold and not […]

Autumn’s Biggest Fashion Trends Include Business-Core Basics & Buckles

Autumn’s Biggest Fashion Trends Include Business-Core Basics & Buckles

While there’s still time to indulge in the Barbie-coloured, mermaid-inspired, poolside-lounging looks of summer, come autumn we’ll quite literally be getting back to business as far as our wardrobes (and schedules) are concerned. According to the autumn/winter 2023 collections, the best in fashion for the season ahead includes all things […]

How To Pack & Prepare For An International Music Festival (That’s Also Your Summer Holiday)

As anyone who enjoys getting wet, muddy, bruised and sore in the name of live music knows, packing and preparing for a music festival in the UK is stressful enough. But what about international events, where there’s also a whole new part of the world to explore, not to mention […]

Time To Manifest Abundance — The Lion’s Gate Portal Is Here

Time To Manifest Abundance — The Lion’s Gate Portal Is Here

On the 8th August the radiant and vibrant Lion’s Gate Portal arrives. This is the annual alignment of the Leo Sun and the star Sirius (hence the lion element). This magical gateway is filled with heartfelt desires and although the portal is open from the 28th July to 12th August, […]

The Lack of Asexual Characters In Pop Culture Is A Product Of The Male Gaze

The Lack of Asexual Characters In Pop Culture Is A Product Of The Male Gaze

Quick: Think of an asexual character. Got one? Okay, so what are the odds it’s either Isaac Henderson from Heartstopper, Todd Chavez from BoJack Horseman or Ca$h from Heartbreak High? I’d say it’s pretty damn likely you chose one of those three. But what do these characters have anything in common, […]

Help! I Hate My Best Friend’s Partner

Help! I Hate My Best Friend’s Partner

There are three guarantees in life: death, taxes, and at least one of your friends dating someone you don’t like. Maybe your friend’s partner is pretentious, or blunt to the point of rudeness, or they make fatphobic or racist or sexist comments that bother you, or maybe they’re just downright […]

A Senior Account Manager In Cornwall On £35,000

A Senior Account Manager In Cornwall On £35,000

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 26-year-old senior account manager living in Cornwall. My partner, L, and I bought […]

Rain Boots Aren’t Just For Festivals. Here Are The Best Pairs To Shop Now

Rain Boots Aren’t Just For Festivals. Here Are The Best Pairs To Shop Now

No matter how many times we sing “Rain, rain go away, come again another day,” the storm clouds refuse to budge. This summer, it’s safe to say, has been underwhelming. We’re packing away our sun hats and sunscreen in favour of wet weather gear: rain hats, rain macs and rain […]

The Financial & Emotional Cost Of IVF Is Overwhelming

If you are not affected directly by infertility, then it’s very likely to affect someone you love. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in six people globally experience infertility — which WHO defines as a disease of the male or female reproductive system — in their lifetime. In […]