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Grimes On Her DIY Haircut, Unexpected Beauty Icons & More

Grimes is very high on the list of women inspiring us when it comes to IDGAF beauty. The singer is what we call the antithesis of the pop star (that's why she holds a spot on our "singers shaking up...

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The 10 Most Underrated Weekend Breaks In Europe

Though summer is sadly coming to an end, that doesn’t mean you need to stop travelling. Every upcoming weekend represents a possible trip. But don’t think you should just head to the same obvious spots...

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What My Rock Bottom On Heroin Looked Like

It’s hard to describe how heroin feels. William S. Boroughs called it “vegetable serenity”. Melvin Burgess called it “Chinese magic”. To me, heroin felt like waking up with the sun shining on your...

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A Girl's Guide To Wearing Tailoring & Sportswear Well

Photographed by Rebecca Naen.As little girls, many of us were dressed up in pretty frocks, showered with a shitload of sparkles or pink and finished off with bows and cutesy accessories. For the...

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These Tote Bags Make An Important Point About Islamophobia

Photo: Via @rps.mafia.Clothes and accessories are one of the easiest – and most effective ways – to make a political statement. Through our outfits, we've shown support for everything from No More Page...

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"My Body Is Not A Game": Brazilian Women Speak Out Against Domestic Violence

It is as widespread as popular sport. From rural provinces to dense slums and big cities, violence against women and girls is pervasive in Brazil. According to the United Nations Development Fund for...

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Gang Rape May Be A Bigger Global Problem Than You Think

Earlier this year, in May, a 16-year-old girl was gang raped in an abandoned building in Rio de Janeiro. Following the rape, graphic material of the incident was circulated online, including pictures...

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A Look Into The Lives Of Haiti's Child Slaves

Photographed by Vlad Sokhin / PanosSlavery may be outlawed in most parts of the world, but that hasn't stopped the practice from continuing in new forms.Haiti is no exception to this phenomenon.The...

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4 Terminally Ill Women Share How They're Living While Dying

When most of us think about the future, we do it pretty freely — W here will I be in five years? What will my children look like? What stories will I tell my grandkids? We're confident that we'll get...

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Films To Inspire Your Summer Style: Almost Famous

Most women don't need an excuse to crush on Kate Hudson. For starters, her ma is Goldie Hawn. For seconds, How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days. For dessert, she dates rock stars, dumps them, stays friends...

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This Is How New York Teens Actually Dress

Photographed by Kate Owen.Blair Waldorf. Kathryn Merteuil. Carrie Bradshaw (played by AnnaSophia Robb). Hollywood's portrayal of the quintessential New York teenager is that of decadence and privilege;...

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The Bad Habits We Caught From Our Exes

Breaking up is hard. Whether you're the dumped, or the dumper, it can be a slow and difficult transition into living apart. The first hurdle after the finish line is returning miscellaneous items to...

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Could This Be The Secret To A Happy Relationship?

Illustrated by Anna Sudit. For a strong relationship, you might want to re-examine your contributions to the household income.Young men are a lot happier without the pressure of being the primary...

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People Are Freaking Out Over This Sexual Health Advert

A London council has come under fire for an advert that critics claim encourages women to have unprotected sex.The poster, which can be found in south-west London, reads: "You spent the night in...

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I Told My Dates I Get Botox — & This Is What Happened

A first date with me usually goes a little something like this: I show up late and frazzled, offer a bunch of apologies, and order a drink. The standard small talk ensues — "How was your day?" "What's...

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German Politician Proposes Burqa Ban

Photo: Getty Images. A senior German politician has called for a partial ban on Muslim women being able to wear the full-face veil. Thomas de Maizière, Germany’s interior minister, said the burqa is...

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29 Women Who Changed The Beauty World — & Made Millions

We're in the business of celebrating women — especially the ones who inspire us. And, we might be biased here, but the beauty industry is brimming with leading ladies we look up to.To honour their...

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10 Sexy & Affordable Hotels With Private Plunge Pools

There is something about the experience of splashing around in your own private pool that has #travelgoals written all over it. Whether you're looking for privacy, romantic time with a partner, or...

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The Wedding Day: Marilyn Monroe & Arthur Miller

WHEN: June 29th and July 1st, 1956WHERE: Westchester County Courthouse and the private home of agent Kay Brown, Katonah, NYWHAT HAPPENED: Marilyn Monroe was the blonde bombshell, rumoured president...

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FGM Survivor & Activist Alimatu Dimonekene Will Not Be Silent Again

When Alimatu Dimonekene showed up at the House of Commons to give a speech there on the 5th of November, 2013, she had no idea of how much her life was about to change. Alimatu had been working with...

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