Credit: Yorkshire Wildlife Park As the coronavirus lockdown eases and places begin to reopen, you might be tempted to head to Paris and visit this floating outdoor cinema or shoot off to this Harry Potter Airbnb in Ireland. But if you want to book a staycation, there’s a wildlife park […]
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It’s the end of an era. Clarisonic has announced that after more than 10 years of being a market leader in the skincare device industry, the cleansing-brush purveyors will officially end operations. “After more than a decade of game-changing innovation and industry-leading technology, the Clarisonic brand will be shutting down […]
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people ages 10 to 34, and those in the LGBTQ+ community are disproportionately affected. Right now, the burden being placed on the mental health of queer people is particularly high. That’s evident in the Trevor Project’s 2020 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth […]
I twisted to get a glimpse of my freshly-waxed back in the mirror. It was red and covered in bumps. This was worse than when I burned it with depilatory cream in high school. Panicking, I dialled the aesthetician. “Put urine on it,” she said. “Like…urine, urine?” I asked, grimacing. […]
You can’t discount the simple pleasure of baby-soft feet, especially in mid-July, when your body temperature starts rising just thinking about socks. It’s not only the appearance of pedicured feet — though, yes, white toenails definitely pop against a summer tan — but the feeling of butter-smooth arches, heels, and […]
Good news for Scorpios at least. Sky Images Star signs have long been a divisive subject, but with the invention of the Co-Star app and the frequent Zodiac rankings, it is safe to say that astrology is officially on the up, becoming a lifestyle trend. Not to mention, it’s a […]
If you’re looking to discover and support more black owned fashion brands, then you’ll be pleased to hear that, as with most things, there’s an app for that. Introducing Blaqbase, which was created by Benedicta Banga, who grew frustrated when she couldn’t find businesswomen that could inspire herself and others. […]
What does a broken heart do to your health? We asked an expert… Getty Images Unsurprisingly, heartbreak hurts. We all understand a broken heart to be an intense, emotional experience – but physically impacting the body too? Not so much. Turns out, emotional pain can negatively affect physical health. And […]
Here’s everything you need to know… Getty Images Prince Andrew stepped down from his royal duties last year, following his involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The 60-year-old royal’s name has been linked to the 66-year-old millionaire businessman and registered sex offender who died in an apparent suicide last year. […]
