Is anyone loyal anymore? If we consult our makeup bags, we’d have to say absolutely not. Most of us use a lengthening mascara from one brand and a concealer from another, and never think twice about it. You probably bought them at different times, one while shopping for something else […]
The past couple of years have popularised the idea of understanding your attachment style, identifying a partner’s perceived narcissism or ranking their emotional intelligence. But perhaps one of the most useful patterns in human behaviour that we can apply to our relationships touches on a subject that is inherently fraught: […]
Festival season is finally here, in all its messy, magical, sweaty, glittery glory. Whether you’re a seasoned pro with mud-caked Docs to prove it or a newbie dusting off your dad’s old tent for the first time, 2023 is one for the history books. From the fields of Leeds to […]
We’ve raved about lululemon plenty on this site — and it’s genuinely because we’re fans of the gear. From internet-famous accessories to leggings we don’t want to take off, the iconic Canadian sportswear label never disappoints. But as much as we hold room in our hearts (and wardrobes) for our tried-and-true […]
When my visa to move overseas finally got approved, after many years and lots of false starts, I immediately called my mum and shared the exciting news. There was a brief pause, then Mum cleared her throat. ‘Well, before you move out I need to clean your apartment, and especially […]
On 1st May this year, Johanita Dogbey, a 31-year-old Ghanaian British woman, was killed in broad daylight in Brixton, London. The man accused of attacking her, Mohamed Nur, a 33-year-old Somali British man, is currently in police custody and awaiting trial. Her death adds to a long list of Black […]
The idea of salt water being beneficial to the skin or body and using it in beauty or wellness treatments is known as thalassotherapy. Historical documentation talks about it as far back as 1725 in a number of different parts of the world. Fun fact: I have thalassophobia, which is […]
Long-distance relationships are nothing new but what about mid-distance relationships? Also known as ‘wanderlove‘, mid-distance dating comes with a similar set of challenges to the long-distance version. So what is mid-distance dating? While there’s no dictionary definition, it’s usually dating someone who doesn’t live in the same city as you […]
Seven-year-old me has been waiting for this day for a long time: the opportunity to dress up like a real-life mermaid. You could say that I’ve been in training — all those dress-up parties, Mermaid Barbie fashion shows and an Aquamarine phase, when I tried (fruitlessly) to highlight my dark […]
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 a 31-year-old accountant based in London. I’m originally from Australia but moved to London […]
