Tag: beauty

Easy escapes: Eastbury Cottage, Dorset

Easy escapes: Eastbury Cottage, Dorset

Why go Nestled in the heart of Sherborne, the picturesque ancient capital of Dorset, you’ll find Eastbury Cottage, a fully refurbished charming 17th century stone period property with three generous bedrooms, all with ensuite facilities located next door to The Eastbury Hotel and Spa. The hotel itself has recently refurbished […]

How “Genderless” Collections Might Be Missing The Point

Earlier this month, the much-loved sustainable activewear brand Girlfriend Collective launched its “For Everyone” collection: a range of outerwear and loungewear made up of baggy joggers and matching sweatshirts, boxy tees, ultra-stretchy leggings (a signature for the label), and retro fleeces — all in an inviting autumnal colour palette. The […]

Too Many Thoughts Living Rent-Free In Your Head? Try Mind Gardening

People have been describing thoughts, images and ideas as “living in their head rent-free” for years now. Urban Dictionary (the font of all knowledge) first published the phrase back in 2017, though it really took on a life of its own in 2018. The phrase became shorthand for the unprompted […]

Money Diary: A 22-Year-Old Electrician In Grimsby On 17k

Money Diary: A 22-Year-Old Electrician In Grimsby On 17k

Welcome to Money Diaries, where we’re tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We’re asking a cross-section of women how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period – and we’re tracking every last penny. This week: “Hi! I am 22 years old and I […]

Conspirituality Is On The Rise In The UK’s Yoga Community

When Stewart Robertson, a 58-year-old statistician from Milton Keynes, received a Facebook message from his female yoga teacher* linking to an anti-vaxx propaganda video, he was shocked but perhaps not totally surprised. About 18 months before, she’d sent him a Facebook message containing 5G conspiracy theories.  “I’d alway thought of […]

It’s Time To Abandon The Signature Scent — And Embrace Smelling Like Everyone Else

It’s Time To Abandon The Signature Scent — And Embrace Smelling Like Everyone Else

My party trick is knowing exactly which perfume someone is wearing when they walk into a room. Le Labo’s Santal 33, Yves Saint Laurent’s Libre and Byredo’s Mojave Ghost are all firm favourites in London circles — but these scents aren’t unique to us. On a trip to New York, […]