I was gifted my first-ever tarot deck this year, along with an accompanying guidebook — a set titled Our Tarot, by Sarah Shipmen. It’s a beautiful deck, featuring women who changed the course of history, including Joan of Arc, Emily Dickinson and Harriet Tubman. But I admit, I was intimidated. […]
I have a distinct memory of my dad telling me a certain boyfriend “wasn’t worth it”. I was 16. It had been my first love, and we’d just broken up. “You’re a beautiful girl, Laura,” my dad said to me, while driving. “You’re smart and you don’t have to put […]
The year was 2010, Rihanna was the “Only Girl (In The World)” and at the age of 16, I was just starting a brand-new chapter in my life. I spent the majority of my childhood at an underperforming London state comprehensive school but after my GCSEs I was awarded a […]
Cooking in lockdown veers wildly between extravagant lunch preparations, an unrelenting chore and futile attempts at batch cooking – often in the same day. And this is before you get to negotiating the kitchen space with your flatmates, family or partner. If you’re living in a city, chances are you’re […]
After Maisie Smith has been in the Strictly dance-off two weeks running, Lizzy Dening wonders if the nation has an issue with self-assured girls… Maisie and Gorka Marquez escape elimination for the second time (BBC Pictures) ‘The most alluring thing a woman can have is confidence.’ ‘Keep your heels, head […]
Top artists and photographers are taking part in breast cancer charity Future Dreams amazing virtual art auction A virtual art auction by breast cancer charity Future Dreams not only gives the liberating experience of enjoying an art gallery during lockdown but unique ideas for gifting someone you really love and […]
Net-a-Porter Black Friday is an event that most fashion editors mark in their diaries a year in advance. Why? Because it’s a rare opportunity to get some impressive discounts on designer items. There are also way more designer bargains to be had in our Black Friday handbag deals and Black […]
Hello Black Friday! Hello Reiss discounts! Right, I’ve done it. I’ve found the coat that’s going to help you seamlessly transition from duvet-to-the-real-world. With 10 days left of this second lockdown and cyber week in full spring, it’s time to start thinking about the future, what’s ahead and what you’ll […]
From Clarins lip balm to THAT serum she recommended to Michelle Obama Kate Middleton has long been an obsession of ours – her grace, her fashion and of course her beauty. Some of Kate Middleton’s favourite beauty products were revealed in the past, which we all promptly bought. But we […]
Isn’t it nice, after a year of overdosing on streaming services, to get something seriously quality on our televisions? Steve McQueen’s anthology series Small Axe is just that. Airing on BBC (and still available on iPlayer) we kicked things off with the exceptionally moving Mangrove and followed with Lovers Rock. […]
