Diane Ackerman 
Nothing defined the biggest beauty trends of 2023 like the food-inspired names used to describe them. Whether we liked it or not, we could not aimlessly scroll without how-tos for latte makeup or glazed donut anything flooding our social media screens. Then came blueberry milk nails that sparked the beauty debate of the year: Why … Read more
I’m not much of a drinker, and I know better by now than to join a gym, and so my traditional concession to dry January/new year’s resolution energy is to do “low buy January”, when participants aim to buy only essentials for a month. It’s an enormous privilege to have the choice, but also useful to be reminded … Read more
Australian motorists are copping the cost of volatile world oil prices, but relief could be in sight. Drivers in Brisbane bore the brunt of record petrol prices this year with the Queensland capital the nation’s most expensive city to put fuel in the tank. Regular unleaded cost on average 193.4 cents per litre, an NRMA … Read more
As full moons are a time of manifestation, you should be on the lookout for welcome news, the result of years of work, on or around this date. By the time assertive Mars enters your sign on Sunday, November 3, you’ll be ready with a solid plan and clear goals for your career and financial future. … Read more
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5, 4, 3, 2, 1—Happy new year! It’s what most of us will be screaming when the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. Some of us might be partying at a blowout bash with a glass of Champagne in hand; others might be cozied up at home watching TV, taking delight in avoiding the … Read more
It’s possible to have a lot of dogs over a long adult life and know even less about them at the end of it than when you started. They’re all so different, almost like people. So, don’t take this as a dog blueprint or, heaven forfend, a guide book – more a series of facts … Read more
They’re the signature shoe that exploded in popularity in Australia about a decade ago and has been consistently spotted on the beach and in the local RSL clubs ever since. But while we love the humble Birkenstocks Down Under we don’t love paying almost $170 for even the most basic versions of the sandal — … Read more
Read your sign’s monthly horoscope to keep up on what the universe has in store for you or check out the Virgo personality profile to learn more about your sign’s traits. Welcome to 2024, Virgo. This year sees your confidence skyrocket. When transformative Pluto enters Aquarius on Saturday, January 20, affecting your 6th House of Health … Read more
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There are movies that feature weddings, and then there are wedding movies—as in, Hollywood flicks focused almost exclusively on the lead-up to walking down the aisle. It’s a surprisingly robust genre; but then again, weddings are often billed as the biggest day of one’s life, marked both by love and a life-altering decision. Sounds like … Read more
By 2013, Christine had been working for the Burning Man arts festival for many years. She lived in San Francisco and, though she had an active social life, found it difficult to meet a partner she felt compatible with. “I’d been on plenty of dates, but nothing really clicked,” she says. “I think it’s harder … Read more
