Mind over Mater

5 Women On How Maternity Pay Has Affected Their Career

Job hunting while trying to figure out maternity pay packages isn’t easy. Whether you’re trying to have a baby, want to try in the near future or simply want reassurance that you can afford to take maternity leave one day, getting the facts on benefits entitlement while interviewing for roles […]

“Soap Nails” Is The Understated Manicure Trend That Suits Everyone

“Soap Nails” Is The Understated Manicure Trend That Suits Everyone

We are mere weeks into 2025 and there is already an abundance of new nail trends to inspire your next visit to the salon. From kitsch scrapbook nail art to high-shine glass nails, this year’s emerging manicures cater to every style and taste. But if you have a penchant for […]

Money Diary: A Senior Advisor On £42,138

Money Diary: A Senior Advisor On £42,138

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last penny. This week: “I’m 29 years old, living in Edinburgh and working remotely in engagement for a regulator. I’m […]

My Bleached Brows Are Hot — But Why Don’t My Hinge Matches Agree?

My Bleached Brows Are Hot — But Why Don’t My Hinge Matches Agree?

From high-fashion runways to the faces of A-listers like Doja Cat and Kendall Jenner, bleached brows have had a resurgence in recent years. Once a marker of punky subcultures, the barely there brow has trickled into the mainstream, becoming a bold aesthetic statement embraced by those who value experimentation and […]

The Best Work Bags for Women: 28 Laptop Totes, Backpacks & Beyond

The Best Work Bags for Women: 28 Laptop Totes, Backpacks & Beyond

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The Best Winter Dress Trends To Wear On Repeat

The Best Winter Dress Trends To Wear On Repeat

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This Korean Moisturiser Eradicated My Dry Skin — & It’s Only £22

This Korean Moisturiser Eradicated My Dry Skin — & It’s Only £22

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8 Self-Help Books For & By Black Women

8 Self-Help Books For & By Black Women

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My Nail Tech Became The Therapist I Never Knew I Needed. Is That Normal?

My Nail Tech Became The Therapist I Never Knew I Needed. Is That Normal?

Your secrets aren’t safe with me, mainly because I have a memory like a sieve and will always forget being sworn to secrecy. But I’ll tell you who they are safe with: my manicurist.  Leading up to a nail appointment, I eagerly trawl Pinterest and TikTok for nail art inspiration […]

3 Women On The 4B Movement & Decentring Men

3 Women On The 4B Movement & Decentring Men

In the days following Donald Trump’s re-election as president of the United States, discussions centring a few topics began to spike online. With varying degrees of sincerity, women across the US talked about fleeing the country, vowing to fight harder for abortion rights, and the 4B Movement. The latter, a […]