A good over-ear headphone is worth its weight in gold. Whether you use them to run or walk in, commute in or travel on airplanes with, noise cancellation, sound quality and aesthetics are key — and you don’t want to make the right purchase. I can’t move past Bose’s QuietComfort Headphones, which I have owned … Read more
It was with these findings that the new Rouge Dior collection was built. You won’t find shades of shocking pink or acid-bright coral here, but instead 70 different shades that all fall within the “natural” realm and were frequently referenced within the bell curve of Dior’s global research. Many of the shades are refillable (the … Read more
Originally from the UK, Sonia never intended to move to France. After many years of travelling, and a long stint living in Dubai, she went to Belley in eastern France in July 2020 to visit family. But when pandemic lockdown rules changed, it was difficult for her to leave. “I ended up staying and helping … Read more
A woman who thought she got a “cool” gift for Christmas was left fuming after she ended up with an unexpected “live creature” she was not prepared for. Brionna, from the US, went to a festive party where guests played a gift-swapping game called white elephant, otherwise known as a Yankee swap or bad Santa. … Read more
In Killers of the Flower Moon, Indigenous star Cara Jade Myers shines in a powerhouse performance. Even better yet, Myers has used the step and repeat as an opportunity to spotlight Indigenous designers, wearing pieces from labels such as Jamie Okuma and Ataumbi Metals. The star has also perfected the art of glitzy Hollywood style, … Read more
The year is 1863. Cheerios won’t be invented for almost 60 years; Lucky Charms won’t emerge for more than a century. But a middle-aged doctor in upstate New York is at work on a snack that will change the American breakfast – and, some might argue, the nation itself – for ever. Dr James Caleb … Read more
I visited the jeweller my fiancé bought my engagement ring from the other day to talk about organising a wedding band. As exciting as the occasion was, he noticed that my ring — which contains a sunstone gem surrounded by two diamonds — was looking a little bit cloudier than usual and asked if I’d … Read more
It’s just before sunrise, and the lights of Terme di Saturnia resort are already out of sight. I’ve been walking in the dark for less than a mile, through the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside, in pursuit of one of the region’s wonders: Cascate del Mulino, a 3,000-year-old travertine hot spring believed to have … Read more
As a species, humans are fairly obsessed with cats. This is, of course, (probably) because they are controlling us (see below). From the ancient Egyptians to everyone who has ever clicked on a cat video on the internet, we are drawn to our feline overlords. Leonardo da Vinci, who would know about such things, is … Read more
New Year’s Eve 2024 is right around the corner so you’ve only got a few more days to sort out what you’re going to be wearing. Whether you have plans to go out for dinner, or stake out a spot to watch the fireworks, you’ll need a party-appropriate outfit to enjoy a glass of champagne … Read more
