It’s a conspiracy, I’m sure of it. Since the pandemic in 2020, the year I moved out of the category of young adulthood, my Instagram “for you” page has been filled with images and videos of the cutest babies you could ever hope to see. Round-cheeked and smiley, they drool and babble and fall haphazardly … Read more
With Afterpay Day just around the corner, it’s only a matter of time before all of our favourite retailers are on sale. But the good people at Adore Beauty have jumped the gun just slightly and announced its sale on March 12, reducing the price of its best-selling skincare and makeup products until March 18. … Read more
Commonwealth Day has become a key annual tradition celebrated across parts of the world and is an important day for the Royal Family to show strength and unity across nations. In the absence of King Charles who has been undergoing treatment for his recent cancer diagnosis, Queen Camilla was leading the Commonwealth Day Service alongside … Read more
Fashion heaved a collective sigh when news broke in the midst of Milan Fashion Week that Glenn Martens canceled his Y/Project show. That a designer as high profile and influential as Martens is facing financial pressures of this kind serves to confirm what we’ve all heard whispered: that the system isn’t really working for independent … Read more
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about setting boundaries in relationships. Specifically, what it looks like to communicate and establish healthy and supportive boundaries. And not just in romantic relationships. It’s important to acknowledge the role that boundaries play in our relationships with friends, colleagues, and family. As a self-diagnosed (and therapist-agreed) people-pleaser, boundaries are … Read more
The best meals to set you up for a period of fastingMuslims around the world have now begun Ramadan, fasting from sunrise to sunset every day for a month, and we are also well into the Christian period of Lent. Of course, people fast for other reasons, too: intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating have rocketed … Read more
Think the cost-of-living crisis is crazy? Well spare a thought for this Aussie customer who forked out an “absolutely crazy” amount of money on his breakfast menu items. The diner was left shocked at the price of two egg and bacon rolls and two iced coffees at a beachside cafe in Darwin. Newsletters: Our top … Read more
Last year, I reconnected with half of my family after 17 years. Some backstory: I’m a first generation American; half Mexican and half Ethiopian. My parents split up when I was around five, and sadly I didn’t stay in touch with my father’s side; my Ethiopian family. When we reconciled last year, I felt closer … Read more
Hydrating the under-eye area can lift, brighten and awaken the face. The skin around and under the eyes can be the first place to show tiredness and ageing. Keeping up with a consistent skincare routine can help smooth and plump the skin, avoiding dark circles and dullness. Those looking to hydrate the eye area without … Read more
The craze for fermented foods has been inescapable in recent years: with kefir now available next to the yogurt in your local supermarket, and kombucha on the menu at chic cocktail bars. Kimchi, in particular, has gone from being South Korea’s national dish to something of an international phenomenon. With attention focused firmly on gut … Read more
