A Conversation With My Mother After We Watched Lady Bird
I'm thankful that I can say that my relationship with my mother has never been as tenuous as the one depicted on screen in Lady Bird. The Greta Gerwig hit, starring Laurie Metcalf and Saoirse Ronan as...
View ArticleThe BRIT Awards Encourage Attendees To Wear A White Rose For #TimesUp
The BRIT Awards plan to make a statement about sexual misconduct in the music industries, joining the Grammys and Golden Globes; however, this time the support is coming from the inside.Support for the...
View ArticleHow Toxic Masculinity Is Killing America
Following the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, which left at least 17 students and faculty dead, the media followed its usual talking points: Liberal pundits...
View ArticlePlaying Hard To Get Doesn't Work But This Will
Self-help books, relationship ‘experts’ and popular culture all seem to suggest that romantic interest can be sparked by playing hard to get; being distant – aloof even – giving the impression of...
View ArticleAre You Stressed – Or Depressed? A Clinical Psychologist Explains The...
“You wouldn’t call someone who is stressed ‘depressed’ if they have times when they are at peace. Depression is unremitting. Stress is something you can get relief from”, Clinical Psychologist,...
View ArticleYour Horoscope For The Week
Screech! The cosmos is throwing on the brakes and all signs say to slow way down. Grand plans may need to be set aside this week and high bars are begging to be lowered. Pisces season has begun,...
View ArticleTime's Up: UK Female Stars Embrace The Movement In A Major Way
Ahead of tonight's BAFTA Film Awards, many of the UK's leading female stars have come together in a dynamic show of solidarity with the Time's Up movement.Guests have already been asked to wear black...
View ArticleBurberry's Greatest Style Hits Over 17 Years
Last night, Christopher Bailey serenaded London Fashion Week with his swan song for Burberry after 17 years at the helm. His final message was one of unity, creating a rainbow check within the classic...
View ArticleJ.J. Abrams Addresses Sexist Star Wars Trolls
The Last Jedi 's diverse cast wasn't celebrated by everyone, but J.J. Abrams sees criticisms of the film as nothing more than veiled sexism. “Their problem isn’t Star Wars ," Abrams told IndieWire,...
View ArticleBased On The First Group Of Presenters, The Oscars Are Going To Be Historic...
Going into this awards season, all eyes have been on the 2018 Oscars to see how Hollywood's biggest night will address some serious challenges. And it looks like the Academy is taking these...
View ArticleUnder The Sea: Why Algae Is Your Latest Beauty Fix
You may have noticed a rise in skincare brands touting algae as the hero skin saviour to add to your routine. Initially, the thought of algae might make your skin crawl, evoking memories of the green...
View ArticleAre You One Of The Many Women Suffering From 'High-Functioning Anxiety'?
Ask a twenty-something whether they've ever suffered from anxiety and you'll probably get an affirmative response. Generation Y has been dubbed the most anxious generation to date, with a quarter of...
View ArticleWhat It's Like To Have Tokophobia, The Extreme Fear Of Pregnancy
Over seven series, Call the Midwife has dealt with just about every maternal health issue imaginable, but last night's episode marked a first for the Nonnatus House crew: a heavily pregnant woman so...
View ArticleThe Best Looks At Last Night's BAFTAs
Last night, stars gathered at London's Royal Albert Hall to celebrate one of the highlights of the film and television calendar, the BAFTAs (British Academy of Film & Television Arts). With...
View ArticleWhat The Bold Type Gets Right About Being A Female Journalist Today
Careers, friendships, fashion, and relationships — they're all the building blocks of a great women's magazine. They're also the building blocks of Prime Video's brilliant new show: The Bold Type.The...
View ArticleAshish Invites Us Inside His Magical Midnight Market For AW18
Last season, Ashish exclaimed that he felt like he'd staged his own funeral with a more sombre, dark and dreamy collection that reflected the turbulent sociopolitical times the world faced in 2017....
View Article59% Of Employers Think It's OK To Ask Women This Interview Question
Discriminating against women because they are pregnant or might become pregnant is illegal under the Equality Act 2010, but new statistics reveal a worrying proportion of British employers hold...
View ArticleWomen Are Not Happy About Article Criticising 'Sexy' Yoga Gear
Yogis are not happy with The New York Times after it published a controversial opinion piece on Sunday attacking one of the key tenets of their attire: yoga pants.In the hotly debated article, "Why...
View ArticleI First Tried Opioids When I Was 16—Here's My Story
The Faces Of The Opioid CrisisIn the above documentary, Refinery29 producer Jacki Huntington features three women working to transform the landscape of addiction medicine, drug policy, and recovery...
View ArticleBelly Button Plastic Surgery Is Now A Thing
With the pressure to be "camera-ready" at all times and celebrities openly endorsing cosmetic surgery on social media, it is increasingly difficult to be satisfied with our bodies in the modern...
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