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Even if you’re not a tennis fan, by now you’ll have heard of Naomi Osaka, 23, a skilled player who has withdrawn from the French Open. Why did she do this? Well, after deciding to no longer engage with press immediately after games for the benefit her mental health – something that has happened in

A lot of people say that our choices are written in the stars. Supposedly we have no control over our destiny and personalities simply because of the alignment of the planets at our birth. I’ve always been a bit sceptical about the stars dictating what my life is supposed to be, but I’ve always been

Hormones and their potential deficiencies and imbalances affect almost every aspect of our bodies and wellbeing, from sleep to mood to sex drive. Although the word ‘hormones’ probably conjures images of teenage skin and acne, they actually have a very real effect on our hair – and we’re not talking just the health of our

Welcome to June’s mental health column by writer and author Beth McColl, where she explores how friendships have changed during the pandemic. Beth is the author of ‘How to Come Alive Again’ which is a relatable and honest practical guide for anyone who has a mental illness. She’s also a v funny gal on Twitter.

We’ve spent a lot of time in our homes the past year. We know our four walls very well at this point. And while the world is opening back up again, our homes remain a very important sanctuary. One room in particular offers some indulgent escapism, and that’s our bathroom. It’s the place we can

Unless you’ve switched off from the news cycle this past week (honestly, we don’t blame you), then you’re probably aware of the biggest celebrity news story of the moment: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are back together. The pair dated and got engaged in the early 2000’s and were the couple responsible for the trend

Despite the lack the sun as I type my column this month (and therefore the very slim chance of me showing any skin other than that on my face), I’m living in hope that long and carefree sunny days are round the corner. As a result, I’m beginning to earnestly prep, prime and smooth my

Hot girl summer is very much on this year, and if you’re anything like us then you’ll be clueless as to what protein shakers are going to give you the smoothest and yummiest drink post gym – after all, who wants a lumpy refreshment? A high protein diet (before and after a workout) when you’re

The warmer months always see a surge of engagements, and trust us, we’re not complaining about it – we love to swoon at those unique engagement rings on our Instagram feeds. But that does mean, if you’re the lucky bride-to-be, that you have an engagement party to plan and attend (which, let’s face it, is

There’s no getting away from it. We all need a break after the horrendous year we’ve had and while respite still seems some distance away, the relaxation of travel rules within the UK itself means that this summer needn’t be a washout after all. If you’re looking for golden sands, crystal clear waters and azure

There’s an incident that feels almost welded to my self-esteem. I was four and had just started school in my Welsh hometown. At lunchtimes, I gravitated towards a girl in the year above. We would play together and, in many ways, she was my first real friend. But about three days into our friendship, she

As Oscarwinner Emma Stone turns into the ultimate villain, Cruella De Vil, she opens up to Josh Smith about how she perfected that infamous cackle in the shower, how feeling anxious led to her putting herself in ‘self-imprisoned’ boxes and why she’s always drawn to the person in the room, “who really seems to detest

After a turbulent year in various iterations of lockdown, UK hotels have finally been granted permission to reopen. Hallelujah! Some might opt for a seaside break, whilst others will book a secluded treehouse in the countryside, but my best advice for anyone looking for a post-lockdown staycation? Treat yourself to a break at one of

With a following of over 7.5 million across her socials including Instagram, Tik Tok, and Youtube, Cuppy, 28 is not your typical girl next door. From the pink hair, to the confidence in her step, her obsession with music and her deep love for Italian gelato, Cuppy is a multi-talented woman with myriad interests. This

Prince Harry‘s mental health documentary The Me You Can’t See has been released. In the five-part series available to watch on Apple TV+, the Duke of Sussex and Oprah Winfrey have honest, open discussions about mental health with celebrity appearances from the likes of Lady Gaga and Glenn Close. As part of the docu-series, Prince

As one of the world’s most illustrious fashion houses, Valentino is known for producing some of the finest couture collections with a signature feminine elegance (think bows, feathers, ruffles and lace aplenty, along with intricate embroidery) building upon founder Valentino Garavani’s simple premise that women want to feel beautiful. Creating beauty through couture led Valentino

With the promise of better weather (here’s hoping) comes a desire to upgrade our gardens. Ready for pizza parties (roll out the pizza oven), BBQs and cocktail making evenings on the patio. If you’re desperate to give your space some TLC but you can’t quite justify spending upwards of £1,000 on a Made.com garden corner

As we crawl towards warmer weather, we got to thinking about our fashion #goals from summers past. Every outfit seemed to centre around sexy, strappy, barely-there snippets of fabric… This summer you’ll still find us in a bikini, when it’s warm enough, but we’re here for the fact that 2021’s essential hot girl summer *lewk*

Do you ever wake up with an overwhelming feeling that you are not doing enough? Do you ever fear that you are part of the actual problem? You are not alone. We are watching the Amazon rainforest burn, millions of people struggle to survive because they are living in absolute poverty, children unable to get

Regardless of how much of a makeup pro you are, most of us are constantly on the hunt for hacks to make our foundation look as if it were our actual skin and stay on without touch-ups. As we approach the warmer (and hopefully more sociable) summer months, achieving a seamless, non-slippery base is key