Spoilers ahead. “Have you eaten?” asks Eileen “Mama” Sun (Michelle Yeoh) in The Brothers Sun. Never mind that it’s the first time Eileen, who also happens to be the matriarch of a powerful Taiwanese Triad family, has seen her elder son Charles (Justin Chien) in 15 years. Or that there’s […]
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 […]
ASOS is one of our go-to’s for fun, fashion-forward pieces. Whether it’s size inclusive styles, the best array of designer labels all in one place, or just super niche finds (lace skirt and mesh, plaid trousers combination anyone?), we always know that we’ll strike gold. But with so much to […]
If you’re confused by council tax, you’re not alone — the maths isn’t maths–ing, and two women are tired of it. Campaigners want to lobby the government to change the council tax discount for solo dwellers. People who can afford to live alone and want to — if say, they […]
It’s not unusual for celebrities to share their odd beauty habits with me. One told me that her skincare routine is never complete without a monthly placenta facial (yes, actual human placenta). Another said that, despite having fronted various shampoo ads, she allows her hair to “clean itself” — a […]
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 25-year-old occupational therapist living in Bristol. I’m fairly newly qualified and I work in a […]
With the new year bringing with it a bounty of bold fashion trends — denim gowns and mesh footwear, to name a few — it’s easy to overlook what’s happening with all things jewellery. Necklaces and earrings might be the last thing you put on when piecing together an outfit, […]
My friend gasps and looks up at me as I take a long sip of my drink, teasing her. I’ve just given her the latest update on my love life and a look of bewilderment has taken over her face. She takes a deep breath to compose herself and asks […]
When friends ask me how to achieve a professional-looking manicure at home with little skill or without spending a tonne of money, I’m typically stumped. We know the only true, pro-manicure you can get is one in a nail salon, for example builder in a bottle (BIAB) or the trending […]
I feel very fortunate to have access to both a dermatologist and a therapist. The former I see on an as-needed basis, like when I accidentally use a high-concentration vitamin C serum and it causes contact dermatitis (I needed a prescription to bring down the swelling.) The former is a […]
