Five years ago, at a friend’s house party, I ended up in conversation with a woman I had never met before. It was surface-level small talk: work, dating, who we knew there. After minutes of mutually tepid chat, I excused myself to go to the bathroom and when I came […]
Let’s face it: Periods can be weird and, right now, under lockdown, there’s a chance yours is being weirder than normal. At various times they might be clumpy, brown, and, yes, smelly (sorry) — and usually this is all totally standard. But what does it mean if your menstrual blood is […]
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 27 year-old first-time mum to a gorgeous (and very active!) 11 month-old baby. We […]
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If you were to text your best friend and ask if they have a cowlick, there is a high likelihood that they would reply, “Oh, let me tell you about it.” For anyone unfamiliar, a cowlick is a small section of hair that grows differently to your other hairs, often […]
February kicks off with Venus spending its last few dreamy days in Pisces from until 3rd February, casting an ethereal glow over the week’s start. Even in the midst of Aquarius season, this transit sprinkles a bit of magic dust over our ambitions, relationships, and creative projects. We’re feeling whimsical […]
Venus in Aries is a force to be reckoned with regarding both matters of amour and of money. This placement pushes us to go after what we desire without fear and to win the hearts of others. We’ll feel the vibe shift when Venus enters the rambunctious and fierce sign […]
It’s officially awards season, and that doesn’t only mean celebrating the latest and greatest in film and TV, but the songs and artists who also got us through the year. Enter: The 2025 Grammy Awards. As music’s biggest night, the annual awards ceremony is known for giving fans a little […]
Minor spoilers ahead. Much has been said about Marianne Jean-Baptiste’s performance as Pansy Deacon in Mike Leigh’s Hard Truths, and it’s easy to see why. From the opening scene, her performance carries an undeniable weight. Pansy is sharp-tongued, restless, and constantly on edge. Stuck in a tense, claustrophobic home where […]
When it comes to makeup artistry, few names carry the weight of Pat McGrath. Dubbed “Mother” by the fashion and beauty worlds alike, McGrath has cemented her legacy as one of the most influential and prolific figures in the industry. From creating dazzling, avant-garde looks for runway shows to redefining […]
