Best hair curlers in Australia 2024: The products I rely on for that perfectly tousled look

Best hair curlers in Australia 2024: The products I rely on for that perfectly tousled look

Rain, hail or shine my hair was a limp, lifeless testament to the tyranny of straight strands. I tried braids and headbands but nothing could coax my hair into anything remotely resembling a curl. Every morning began the same way: staring into the mirror, willing my hair to defy gravity and physics. Supermarkets, shopping and … Read more

Best Picks reveals the five best eye creams of 2024: ‘My eye bags are gone’

Best Picks reveals the five best eye creams of 2024: ‘My eye bags are gone’

Eye creams are a staple part of any good skincare routine. They keep your under-eyes hydrated, smooth and can help reduce dark under-eye circles. The skin around our eyes is the thinnest of all (so think you can easily see the veins beneath your skin), and therefore requires the most care. Supermarkets, shopping and deals: … Read more

Best suitcase deals: How to get 30 per cent off your next suitcase investment with Antler

Best suitcase deals: How to get 30 per cent off your next suitcase investment with Antler

Euro summer is beckoning, and if you’re anything like me, a new suitcase is top of your shopping list in order to get your next trip off on the right foot. I can’t go past Antler, whose stunning new Icon collection has come about after 110 years of crafting the perfect suitcase. Featuring the biggest … Read more

Five best cardigans for winter: ‘Warm, soft and a lovely cold weather staple’

Five best cardigans for winter: ‘Warm, soft and a lovely cold weather staple’

The freezing weather is upon us and that means it’s time to rug up and indulge in endless cups of hot chocolate. It’s also a good excuse to upgrade your winter wardrobe. Cardigans are a classic staple in any winter wardrobe, as they are warm, stylish and can elevate an outfit to make it both … Read more

Best makeup for covering breakouts: The routine I follow when tackling pimples

Best makeup for covering breakouts: The routine I follow when tackling pimples

With thousands of new makeup releases in Australia every year, it can be tricky to know what products are actually right for you and your skin type. And while experimenting with creams, liquid and baked formulations can be fun, at the end of the day if you’ve got any texture, pigmentation or pimples you’re trying … Read more

‘Stubborn’ woman with strict dietary requirements sparks feud over restaurant demands

‘Stubborn’ woman with strict dietary requirements sparks feud over restaurant demands

Living with dietary requirements and food intolerances can be difficult — especially when dining out. One woman shared her struggles with coeliac disease after she recently discovered she could no longer stomach food with gluten. “I recently changed my diet and I had to go gluten-free due to a new health development,” the 18-year-old said … Read more

Best winter fashion buys: The budget brand fashion editors love this winter

Best winter fashion buys: The budget brand fashion editors love this winter

When it comes to fashion editors’ secrets, if I know one thing it’s that they are usually expensive. Which is why I didn’t quite expect the answer to be Target when I clicked the outfit details of former editor Tamara Davis’s Instagram post over the weekend. The fashion editor mum-of-one shared the details of a … Read more

Pet owner stunned over ‘entitled’ neighbours ‘unhinged’ demand in letter

Pet owner stunned over ‘entitled’ neighbours ‘unhinged’ demand in letter

There’s always that one neighbour; you know the kind I am talking about — the kind that waits to call you out for something trivial. Well one pet owner was shocked when she received an “unhinged” letter in her mailbox from her neighbour. “Hey neighbour! Can you please keep your cats out of the window?” … Read more

Vet dishes on the five dog breeds he would never ‘risk’ owning: ‘It’s a no from me’

Vet dishes on the five dog breeds he would never ‘risk’ owning: ‘It’s a no from me’

A veterinarian has spilled on the five dog breeds he would never “risk” owning — ranging from family-favourites to a “clever” type that will become destructive if you can’t keep them happy every day. Amir Anwary, who runs an animal clinic in South Africa, explained the different varieties he would not recommend due to their … Read more

Woman savagely shames her own ‘hideous’ engagement ring: ‘I’m shaking in my boots’

Woman savagely shames her own ‘hideous’ engagement ring: ‘I’m shaking in my boots’

It was meant to be a romantic gesture by a lovestruck partner. But the engagement ring given to one woman has not been accepted in the spirit that was intended. The newly engaged woman is so shocked by her 1.8 carat diamond ring that she is inviting others to savagely criticise the jewellery. Trends, culture … Read more