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Why Dirty John Creator Alexandra Cunningham Wanted To Tell Betty Broderick’s Story

Why Dirty John Creator Alexandra Cunningham Wanted To Tell Betty Broderick’s Story

Dirty John began as a series of articles, then a podcast, then eventually became a TV series about a deceptive, abusive conman. But the true crime anthology series is shifting its focus for season two, which has just come out on Netflix in the UK: The Betty Broderick Story stars […]

Net-A-Porter & Gemfields Team Up With Elephant Conservationists On A Collection That Gives Back

Net-A-Porter & Gemfields Team Up With Elephant Conservationists On A Collection That Gives Back

Over the last six months, the pandemic has caused a steep decrease in tourism and philanthropic funding to Africa — and those on the frontlines protecting animal habitats from poachers have witnessed a significant increase in the wildlife trade. Luckily, Space for Giants, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting African elephants […]

“Are You Blind?” Navigating A Socially Distanced World With A Visual Impairment

“Are You Blind?” Navigating A Socially Distanced World With A Visual Impairment

“Only one of you can enter the store,” said the grocery store employee. I clenched my husband’s hand, heart racing and quickly muttered, “He’s my guide.” We were standing at the front of a two-block line waiting to enter the store. The employee raised his eyebrow and jokingly said, “Well […]

The Perfect Romantic Text Messages For Every Couple

The Perfect Romantic Text Messages For Every Couple

When I think about romantic texts, I automatically think of a certain ex, the smoothest talker I’ve ever known. Although the relationship wasn’t perfect, the dude knew how to pull at the heartstrings with poetic SMSes. If I was mad and wanted to stay that way, I wouldn’t dare look […]

This Is How Many People Want To Choose Whether They Continue Working From Home

If you’ve been lucky enough to keep your job during the pandemic, working from home has probably been a bit of an adjustment. Finding a comfortable chair to work from, maintaining a reasonable level of productivity and making sure you’re not doing too much unpaid overtime are fresh challenges that […]

Why Weighing Kids In Schools Is So Problematic

Why Weighing Kids In Schools Is So Problematic

This week on Twitter, a heated debate began after the U.K.’s National Obesity Forum suggested that children should be weighed in schools come September and again in the spring. The intention: to track weight gained during lockdown due to the pandemic. Advocates argued that it’s important to track kids’ weight, […]

Masks Are Making Us Eye-Obsessed — & Cosmetic Surgeries Are On The Rise

Masks Are Making Us Eye-Obsessed — & Cosmetic Surgeries Are On The Rise

When wearing a mask that hides the lower half of your face, it’s only natural that you become more aware of what’s going on with the upper half. To enhance the visible features you might apply an extra coat of mascara and pull your hair into a tight topknot to […]

OPI Dropped Its Autumn Nail Collection — & Every Shade Is Bellissima

OPI Dropped Its Autumn Nail Collection — & Every Shade Is Bellissima

Following the success of OPI’s 2019 autumn collection — inspired by the moss greens of an idyllic Scottish countryside — the just-released 2020 assortment brings us to a new global locale: Milan, Italy. Beyond the rich shades inspired by recognisable Italian tones, the colour story woven through this destination assortment […]

What’s The Most Iconic Scene In 10 Things I Hate About You? I’m Glad You Asked

What’s The Most Iconic Scene In 10 Things I Hate About You? I’m Glad You Asked

There’s something so delicious about rewatching a movie you can quote by heart. I have a few standbys: Some are classics for my age, like Mean Girls and Legally Blonde; others are personal outliers like Pineapple Express and Call Me By Your Name (we all have our niches!). Still, there’s […]

Meet The New Social Media Stars Making A Hobby Of Dismantling Influencer Culture

Meet The New Social Media Stars Making A Hobby Of Dismantling Influencer Culture

Consider how much the events of this year have reprioritised your world: Are you thinking about injustices or societal problems you hadn’t considered before? Do you still spend money in the same way? Have you altered big career goals or personal life plans?  For many of us, this means that […]