this is not a gift + guide

this is not a gift + guide

uninterested in boxing myself in (pun fully intended) Hello my winter sunshine, my hot cocoa by the fire. It’s around that time where we all start breaking up for the holidays and I don’t know about you, but the prospect of that feels both exciting and much-needed! Hopefully you’ve all got...

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on cancel culture + AI artists

on cancel culture + AI artists

is the digital world the modern wild west? What a week, eh? πŸ‘€ Okay… I’m aware it’s only Tuesday, but this whole daylight savings situation is really making each day feel extra long! Hopefully you’re hanging in there – if not, there’s a yummy recipe at the end of this newsletter...

smoking kills + pop-up thrills

smoking kills + pop-up thrills

are cigarettes back? Ello chaps! πŸ₯Έ We’re back again with another newsletter, one I’m feeling super good about. This one feels spicier than usual, well-seasoned one might say, and chock full of interesting reads that I know you’ll find worthwhile. That said, we’re covering a lot of ground, including cigarette smoking’s revival and some decent advice on approaching the (tough) decision to have children. We’re also exploring the hectic US election, the...

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selfish shoppers + swarvoski crystals

selfish shoppers + swarvoski crystals

shine bright like a diamante Hey BOO! It’s Halloween week and I don’t know what’s scarier – the lack of fancy dress costumes in London, the hot mess that is the upcoming US election, or the fact that Artificial Intelligence is permeating literally every corner of our lives lately. We’re covering the downsides of AI in Spotify and on Medium, exploring Swarovski’s reason for summoning Ariana Grande in its latest campaign, and...

By London, UK
skincare, social justice + the sex recession

skincare, social justice + the sex recession

in fact, everything IS connected. What’s up everybody? It’s Tuesday again. Can you believe it? Will I ever stop being surprised at the way time just goes on and on? If I told you I was feeling inspired this week, I’d be lying. That said, curating this newsletter and delving into all its hot topics has injected some sparkle into my day… so I’m extremely pleased to share it with you. Let’s...

By London, UK
all pretty girls do is eat + buy dupes

all pretty girls do is eat + buy dupes

at least it seems that way on the internet Hello to you all! Hopefully this newsletter has reached you in good spirits. There’s a lot of overwhelming stuff going on in the world at the moment, so hopefully this can offer a dose of entertainment, intrigue, or at the very least, some positivity. This week we’re highlighting news in the world of fashion, as well as digital trends – including a few...

By London, UK