Month: July 2024

Simone Biles’  Rising  Shows How Much Black Women Athletes Need Each Other

Simone Biles’ Rising Shows How Much Black Women Athletes Need Each Other

Simone Biles is poised to be a major draw for viewers at this year’s Olympic Games in Paris. But new Netflix documentary, Simone Biles: Rising, goes beyond the feats that cemented her as a gymnastic legend. It explores the pressure she has performed under, the personal challenges she has overcome […]

The WNBA Has Brought Lesbian Lust Mainstream. Now What?

Two of my closest friends are obsessed with women’s basketball, which is maybe not a surprise because, well, we’re gay. And I don’t mean that we’re gay in the broadly defined way that we have romantic relationships with women (though that’s true), I mean we are gay in the ways […]

12 “Summer In A Bottle” Perfumes To Lift Your Mood, From £24

12 “Summer In A Bottle” Perfumes To Lift Your Mood, From £24

With summer kicking into full gear, now is the time for a wardrobe refresh. Your fragrance wardrobe, that is. To usher in the warmer weather, we have been swapping out our cosy vanilla perfumes and moody oud scents for something a little more vibrant and airy. There are plenty of […]

Would You Share Skincare To Save Money? These Women Do It All The Time

Would You Share Skincare To Save Money? These Women Do It All The Time

When it comes to maximising your outfit options, sharing clothes is just one way to join in the fun. Perhaps you’ve considered splitting the cost of a designer top with your best friend, or maybe you’re looking into a subscription on a clothes rental platform to secure a few days’ […]

Forget “Icks,” Here Are Our Oddly Specific Turn-Ons

“Icks” are all over the internet. What turns us off — that inexplicable and sudden feeling of disgust and cringe — has taken up plenty of real estate on TikTok. If you search the word on the app, you’ll find lists and lists of things people say are unexpected dealbreakers […]

Model Call: Kira Conley

Model Call: Kira Conley

Height: 5’9” Hair: Blonde Eyes: Blue Measurements: 32-25-34 Agency: Women/360 Management Hometown: Prescott, Arizona Instagram: @kiraconley Kira Conley, a 20-year-old rising editorial star who has graced the pages of L’Officiel Singapore and Vanity Fair Italy, grew up in Arizona, Nevada, Georgia and Montana before decamping to New York and Paris […]

The #GenderEqualOlympics Are Historic — But The Games (Still) Aren’t Close To Fair

The #GenderEqualOlympics Are Historic — But The Games (Still) Aren’t Close To Fair

Medals aren’t the only thing that matters at Paris 2024. With Personal Best, we’re going beyond the scoreboards to champion the game changers and spark conversations about what it takes to make competitive sport truly fair play. Trigger Warning: This article references disordered eating. After a three-hour ride to a […]

“My Financial Situation Isn’t Great.” 5 Women Olympians On The Cost Of Competition

“My Financial Situation Isn’t Great.” 5 Women Olympians On The Cost Of Competition

Medals aren’t the only thing that matters at Paris 2024. With Personal Best, we’re going beyond the scoreboards to champion the game changers and spark conversations about what it takes to make competitive sport truly fair play. Every four years, thousands of athletes from across the globe come together to […]

PSA: These Beauty Editor-Rated SPFs Are 20% Off

PSA: These Beauty Editor-Rated SPFs Are 20% Off

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