Month: November 2021

The Moment I Knew My Friendship Was Over

Though you don’t (normally) enter into romantic relationships expecting them to end, it isn’t seen as unusual that they do. Breaking up with someone is hard but at least in a romantic context we have the language and the understanding that for some people, it just won’t work. Friendships, however, […]

All The Audiobooks You Can Listen To For Free, Without A Subscription

All The Audiobooks You Can Listen To For Free, Without A Subscription

You aren’t alone if you’ve been finding it harder to read recently. With the stress of WFH, or going back to the office and the general state of the world, jumping into a novel at the end of the day simply hasn’t felt doable. Thankfully, there is a solution to […]

Taylor Swift’s Re-Recordings Expose The Music Industry’s Chokehold On Intellectual Property

Taylor Swift’s Re-Recordings Expose The Music Industry’s Chokehold On Intellectual Property

When the masters of her first six studio albums were acquired by Scooter Braun in 2019, it was Taylor Swift’s ‘worst case scenario’. She described the manager for artists like Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato, as an ‘incessant, manipulative bully’ and as a facilitator of Kanye West’s alleged […]

Emily Ratajkowski has made a living out of being seen – now she wants to be heard

Emily Ratajkowski has made a living out of being seen – now she wants to be heard

For years, Emily Ratajkowski has shared her image with the world. Now she’s ready to share her thoughts. Emily Ratajkowski talks motherhood, beauty standards and body politics Since being “propelled to overnight fame” after starring in the controversial music video for Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams’ 2013 hit Blurred Lines, […]

Planet-friendly beauty essentials

Planet-friendly beauty essentials

Six products that will leave you and the planet feeling great Each week, Marie Claire’s Beauty and Style Director, Lisa Oxenham, shares her edit of products that will enhance your beauty routine. This week, it’s all about how to make your beauty routine more eco-friendly. From plastic-free refillables to soothing […]

The Pandora Black Friday deals to get excited about

The Pandora Black Friday deals to get excited about

The new Pandora Me collection is jam packed with fun and customisable jewellery. Think stacking rings, chunky bracelets and necklaces, colourful pendants and hoops which allows for endless ways to wear it your way. It’s only a couple of weeks until the Pandora Black Friday sale starts – on Friday […]

Two women at the forefront of the “Menopause Revolution” share their take on the new task force – so, will it be enough?

Two women at the forefront of the “Menopause Revolution” share their take on the new task force – so, will it be enough?

Read Trish Halpin and Lorraine Candy’s take. You might have seen the news that a new “Menopause Taskforce” was launched in the UK last week. As well as reducing the prescription rates of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the British government has vowed to help re-educate menopausal women, set up support […]