Celebrities, they’re just like us: Who doesn’t crave a vacation during the holiday season, whether to an exotic, palm-lined beach or a sleek chalet in an exclusive ski resort? Except, of course, celebrities aren’t just like us—when they feel the urge to jet off for a far-flung getaway, they have the means to head to … Read more
In 1952, the American Protestant minister Norman Vincent Peale published The Power of Positive Thinking, a self-help book intended to help readers develop greater optimism. Its tips included, “Picture yourself succeeding” and “Think a positive thought to drown out a negative thought”. The book, light on science and heavy on unsubstantiated anecdotes, was widely criticized … Read more
If you spot “pink mould” around your bathroom, a professional cleaner has warned the build-up can lead to infections. Kacie Stephens, from Melbourne, urged everyone to regularly clean their showers to remove the little-known bacteria that’s causing the pink slime, otherwise known as serratia marcescens. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Cleaner’s warning about pink mould. For … Read more
As I write this, I’m rocking a high bun. It’s nothing fancy, just a good old-fashioned classic bun to keep my hair off my face for a day of work. Pull it up, tie with a scrunchie, forget it — that’s the vibe, especially after a holiday break. Leave it to Jennifer Lopez to put … Read more
It’s been a complicated few years for award-show emcees, as more and more ceremonies have gone hostless (occasionally to not-so-impressive effect, but it was worth a try, I guess?). Luckily, however, this year’s Golden Globes—which are set to take place at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 7—are sticking to tradition with … Read more
I wasted too many years believing that success required unwavering discipline. I’d go to the gym 10 days straight terrified that a break would mean a loss of momentum. (Of course, I burnt out and actively hated exercise for months.) This thinking can apply to how we assume others accomplish their goals as well. They … Read more
Remember when you used to slap on a coat of lipstick as you dashed out the door — and still managed to look great? If you’re anywhere north of 50, it’s likely those days are over. You may have already noticed how lipstick tends to run into even the finest lines around your mouth, leaving … Read more
Name: Soft play centres. Age: Rupert Oliver introduced them on Tomorrow’s World in the early 70s. Appearance: Like Caligula’s Rome, only more expensive and shrill. The horror. Listen pal, you don’t know the half of it. Just because you spend seven Saturdays a year unsuccessfully trying to read a book in a shrieking industrial-estate echo … Read more
They’re the miracle pants from Aussie fashion brand Motto which claim to make you instantly drop a dress size. But you’ll have to get in quick because the “magic” leather-look pants that contour perfectly to your shape were so popular in 2023 that there’s already 37,000 people on the waitlist, ready to snap up the … Read more
Editor Tip: Alternate it with Kopari’s Coconut Melt, which is what helped put the brand on the map. Key Ingredients: Retinol, aminobutyric acid, pomegranate | Who It’s For: People seeking firming or tightening benefits Best Retinol Alternative: Oui the People All in All Melting Body Balm Oui the People All in All Melting Body Balm … Read more
