Travel

Where I’ve been and of course the “Bucket List”

H&M x Simone Rocha Is 2021’s Most Exciting Collaboration

H&M x Simone Rocha Is 2021’s Most Exciting Collaboration

Be still our beating hearts! H&M never disappoints us with its blockbuster designer collaborations but the next one might just be our favourite to date. Announcing today that it will be partnering with London Fashion Week stalwart Simone Rocha, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Swedish retailer has fulfilled […]

One Bed, Two Duvets: Does The Scandi Sleeping Method Work?

I can’t remember when exactly I encountered the two duvets, one bed sleeping arrangement, but I do know I wasn’t a fan at first. It would have been during the first year of my relationship with my Danish girlfriend (now wife), when we were long distance between my university and […]

Help! I Caught The Ick & I’m Suddenly Repulsed By My Partner

“Smooch” is not a nice word. It sounds slimy. It’s uncomfortable. It can’t really be taken seriously. I cringe and recoil at the sound of it. A guy I was dating, we’ll call him Nathan, used to say “smooch” a lot. “One more smooch,” he’d say as he’d drag me […]

“We Deserve Love Stories”: Trans Women On The Highs & Lows Of Modern Dating

Trans visibility is better than it ever has been but trans women in happy, loving relationships with men are almost completely absent from mainstream media. With perhaps the exception of Janet Mock, whose New York Times bestseller Redefining Realness documents her relationship and marriage, it is rare to see trans […]

I Got An Extreme Blackhead Removal — & It Cleared My Acne

I Got An Extreme Blackhead Removal — & It Cleared My Acne

Dr Pimple Popper fans, this one’s for you: In this episode of Macro Beauty, we get an up-close-and-personal look at Folayemi Akinbolaji’s first-ever extreme blackhead removal. Akinbolaji, who goes by Fola, only started getting acne on her face within the last two years. She recently decided to get her blackheads […]

The 369 Manifestation Method Is Going Viral On TikTok. Here’s How To Do It

The 369 Manifestation Method Is Going Viral On TikTok. Here’s How To Do It

Manifestation can feel a little… squishy. Whenever I hear someone describe the practice, I find myself thinking, Is that really it? You think about your intention, take some positive action, and — live your dreams? Am I missing something? That’s why the 369 manifestation method, which I’ve seen popping up on […]

Everyone Loves Starface’s Hydrocolloid Acne Patches For Nixing Spots

Everyone Loves Starface’s Hydrocolloid Acne Patches For Nixing Spots

While we’ve come a long way with the technology behind acne patches, the best ones still look like circular Band-Aids. Sure, they serve an important purpose — to suck the gunk out of a clogged pore — but they don’t look cute doing it. Former beauty editor Julie Schott wants […]

J.Lo Wore The North Face Jacket On Everyone’s Winter Wishlist

J.Lo Wore The North Face Jacket On Everyone’s Winter Wishlist

Even during the pandemic Jennifer Lopez has maintained her impeccable sense of style. The 51-year-old’s sartorial genius was proven supreme on Monday, when she posted a slideshow on Instagram with the caption, “How last week started ➡️  how it’s going this week.” The first photo showed Lopez balancing on a […]