I’ve always been attuned to asking why things happen. It’s a human impulse—trying to derive meaning from life’s mysteries. But as I’ve grown older, a bit wiser and with more experience, I’ve come to learn that some questions are without answer. It can be devastating to accept that what’s happening to you is the result … Read more
Have you ever worn a button-up shirt meant for another gender, and wondered why your fingers struggled with the buttons? It’s because men’s and women’s shirts are buttoned on opposite sides. But why? Since time immemorial, men’s shirt buttons are sewn onto the right side of the shirt’s placket, while women’s buttons are on the … Read more
There are a few small things that can make an otherwise normal day feel luxurious: good coffee, fresh flowers, a morning swim and beautiful, comfortable underwear. All of them make the day feel softer and lighter but access to each can pose its own issues. Arguably, getting your underwear wrong has the most annoying consequences. … Read more
Has anyone ever said no to a salon-perfect blow dry at home? Disrupting the beauty industry as it did when the FlexStyle launched, Shark Beauty is bringing beauty lovers the all-in-one tool for perfect blow drying, volumising, straightening and smoothing. The Shark SmoothStyle Heated Comb Straightener + Smoother, which usually retails for $149.99, is currently … Read more
The Loose Women panellist wears a mixture of high street, mid-range and designer pieces. The shirt is ideal for wearing on both weekends and for work, and can be buttoned up as a shirt or thrown over as a light layer. The pastel take on the classic striped shirt makes it a great elevated basic … Read more
When actor Margot Robbie stepped out on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday, it wasn’t just her black Atelier Versace gown that surprised followers of her epic Barbie tour wardrobe. In a bold move away from all things pretty and pink—who can forget her micro French tips or jelly-shoe-inspired nails?—Robbie chose to accessorize her demure … Read more
My wife of 20 years has told me she has been having an affair for the past year. She justified it by saying that she has no sexual interest in me any more, to the point that she feels numb when we have sex. She says everything else in our relationship is perfect. We are … Read more
IKEA Australia has announced it will offer half price hot meals on Fridays, including its iconic Swedish meatballs. The chain introduced Happy Days from February 23, where IKEA Family members can receive a 50 per cent discount on all hot meals at the 10 IKEA stores nationwide. Customers can enjoy the discounted meals from 11am … Read more
With Oscar nominations on the horizon, Greta Lee has been a hot topic of conversation, thanks to her revelatory role as Nora in Past Lives. While Lee’s earned nods all awards season, there’s one area where she unquestioningly dominates the competition: the red carpet. Lee has become a fashion sensation, with help from her collaborations … Read more
A Coles shopper has lifted the lid on a little-known loophole with the supermarket giant’s “Promise on Price Scanning” policy. The retailer’s scanning promise explains that customers are entitled to receive an item for free if it scans at a more expensive price than what was advertised. “All Coles supermarkets apply our Promise on Price … Read more
