The Latest From Japan: Toilet Paper To Clean Your Phone
When was the last time you cleaned – or even wiped – your phone screen? Yeah, we can't remember either. And when you think about how much time we spend handling our devices, that's pretty gross.Now,...
View ArticleMaria Grazia Chiuri's First Dior Campaign Focuses On Female Empowerment
Photo: Courtesy of Dior.Today, Dior unveiled its first campaign under the creative direction of Maria Grazia Chiuri, who joined the French fashion house in July as the first woman to hold the creative...
View ArticleAfter A Year Like This, You Need To Celebrate The Winter Solstice
The winter solstice, also known as the shortest day and longest night in the year, will occur this Wednesday, December 21, when the UK will see only 7 hours 49 minutes and 41 seconds of daylight. But...
View ArticleHow To Celebrate Chrismukkah, According To The OC
This year, Hanukkah and Christmas overlap. The Jewish holiday, which celebrates the miracle of the oil that lasted eight whole days, begins on December 24 at sundown, just as Santa's sleigh takes off...
View ArticleHere's Exactly What's Happening To Your Body During A "Food Coma"
Photographed by Alexandria Gavillet.That third slice of pizza was exactly what you needed. But, in a scenario that's all too familiar, all that hunger will inevitably be replaced by a distinct craving...
View ArticleInstagram Stories Is Launching Its Biggest Creative Update Yet
At this point, word of yet another Instagram update might have you rolling your eyes. After all, the past week alone was packed with two major launches: the premiere of live video and a tool to save...
View ArticleHow To Wear A Blanket Scarf Without Looking Like You're Napping
Photographed by Christian Vierig.For people who aren't die-hard blanket scarf loyalists already, the main hurdle lies in the fact that a big, thick, fabric donut around your neck is more appealing in...
View Article2016's Most Instagrammed Buys Are A Feast For The Eyes
If you can't help but think about how an item of clothing will look in a photo before you press "purchase," you're not alone. We'll admit it: Instagram has affected the way we shop, and since we're...
View ArticleRejoice, For Pantsuit Nation Just Got A Brand New Book Deal
Remember when Chicken Soup for the Soul was the go-to book for warm fuzzies when you were seeking readable solace? In 2016, we've got plenty of other good inspirational options. But perhaps the best is...
View ArticleHow To Help A Friend Through A Panic Attack
If you've ever suffered from a panic attack, you know how debilitating they can be. But if you haven't experienced one yourself (or even if you have, actually), watching someone else go through it can...
View ArticleChrissy Metz Talks Putting Plus Front & Centre On This Is Us
For all of mainstream media’s demonstrable embrace of body diversity, there’s been little visible change at this point. But look around the landscape of this year's TV debuts, and you’ll see a...
View ArticleHow I #MadeIt: Erin Fridja
Shopping for jeans can be a torturous experience. Considering denim is something many of us wear most of the time, finding the perfect pair shouldn't be as painful as it is. Harsh changing room...
View ArticleComing Out As Gay In Your 20s, 30s & 40s
No two gay people follow the same “coming out” trajectory; some are forced out of the proverbial “closet”, others are only ready when they’re ready, and of course, for plenty of gay people, the big...
View ArticleMariah, I'm Spending Christmas Alone
Photo: Igor OvsyannykovDear Father, Mother and Mariah Christmas,I am reporting that this year I will be spending the day – the big C day, the one before and the one after – alone. I am an independent,...
View ArticleWhy Being Pregnant At Christmas Absolutely Blows
Photo: courtesy of aimee phillips.Being heavily pregnant at Christmas (32 + 5 in pregnant lingo, eight months if you use the more reasonable time-measurement system) has so far elicited two distinct...
View ArticleWe Might Soon Be Able To 'Unsend' WhatsApp Messages
We've all been there. After sending an all-too-abrupt or drunken WhatsApp message, the regret sets in as quickly as we sent the misguided message. If only there were a way to retract our words and undo...
View ArticleJOY's Disastrous Christmas Ad Campaign Just Got Worse
British clothing shop JOY has been widely criticised for their Christmas advertising encouraging women to dress like "marriage material", and cover their breasts to stop their father in law from having...
View ArticleLena Dunham Regrets Not Having Had An Abortion & I Actually Get It
Lena Dunham has long been an outspoken advocate for women's reproduction rights, not to mention a guilty-as-charged (over)sharer about her own lady stuff struggles, including endometriosis and...
View ArticleEmma Stone Admits Directors Gave Away Her Jokes To Her Male Co-Stars
Photo: Broadimage/REX/ShutterstockEmma Stone is receiving rave reviews for her performance in La La Land, which is no surprise: the actress has been one of America's most cherished young stars since...
View ArticleCould This Anti-Ageing Breakthrough Mean The End Of Botox Injections?
Gaming the ageing process is a billion-dollar industry built on plastic surgery, injectables, face creams, lasers, and a heck of a lot of societal pressures. Plastics and fillers aside, most roads of...
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