We all know how easy it is to get lazy with exercise over winter – after all, who wants to head out for a run when it’s freezing outside and pouring with rain? Struggling to stay motivated at the end of winter, myself and a couple of my colleagues started a star chart system. The […]
It’s no secret that protein is key if you want to stay fuller for longer, keep your energy levels up, build and repair muscle, and have healthy skin, nails and hair. While protein is an important part of your diet, sometimes it can be hard to know where to start with getting your daily protein […]
It doesn’t take an expert to figure out that relationships are seriously complicated. We all want our relationships to succeed, however at times we struggle to figure out how to make things work. We often fall into the trap of thinking that if our partner meets our list of prerequisites, our relationship will go smoothly. […]
We live in a meat and dairy-rich nation, but an ever-increasing body of research is now suggesting that if we want to live longer, happier lives, cutting down on our consumption of animal products is a must. So what’s the deal with plant-based diets anyway and what does this all mean for you? Plant-rich […]
No matter where you are across New Zealand the good news is that this small nation is pretty bloody stellar at putting on a good brunch and there are literally thousands of cafes across the country that offer top notch brunch options. If you’re planning ahead for the weekend and looking for some good brunch […]
There’s nothing like a good cookie (or five) to get you through a long afternoon at work but being high in fat, sugar and carbs, most cookie recipes are well… not exactly healthy. A few weeks ago with only a few ingredients in my pantry, I went on a mission to find a healthier cookie […]
While most of us love a bit of (or maybe a lot of) meat and dairy in our diets, dietitians are forever racketing on about the benefits of cutting down on our meat and dairy intake – particularly in New Zealand where we practically consume beef and milk by the truck load. One of the […]
A generation of young women have grown up being told that the key to clear skin is in what we put on our skin. One thing that we are rarely told by large skin care brands is that what we put into our body is just as important, if not more important, than the brand […]
Chronic tiredness is a major issue in our modern world. Life is getting faster and faster and people seem to be getting increasingly exhausted. CEO and founder of the Huffington Post, Arianna Huffington, has experienced this first hand and after collapsing at her desk in 2007 due to sleep deprivation, she has become passionate about […]
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, right about now it seems that almost every woman in Hollywood is expecting a baby. While we love the maternity style and can’t help but get behind the baby name guessing games, you really can’t beat that moment when bubba is finally born. Making our week […]
These days there are about a billion skincare products on the market, all promising to do incredible things. But we all know what it’s like to spend our precious pennies on a skincare products that turn out to do, well… nothing. The pretty bottles may promise amazing results, but when it comes down to it, […]
For decades, Vogue has been at the forefront of fashion, dictating trends around the world and acting as the world’s leading fashion publication. In an exciting step in the right direction for inclusivity in the fashion industry, Vogue Arabia has just launched their first issue and Gigi Hadid is the cover star. In a personal message on a recent […]
It’s always a little awkward to talk about how much money you make but the truth is that to survive, we all actually need some moolah. It’s true that money isn’t everything, but it is definitely interesting to know which industries are real cash cows and which are, well… not. SEEK this week released stats about […]
The new year is officially here and if you’re anything like me, you’re already starting to make travel plans for the coming year. Whether you are planning a one week holiday, or many months abroad, chances are you are just a little bit curious as to what the hottest travel destinations actually are. Lucky for all of […]
When Zara finally opened in New Zealand last year we were beyond excited. However, we’ll be the first to admit that the Spanish high street brand has been surrounded by its fair share of controversy over the years. Zara’s latest ‘curvy’ campaign is no exception and the people of Twitter are going crazy. The campaign […]
The 2017 Oscars may have gone and been, but it seems like the entire population of the internet is still buzzing over what went down on the iconic evening. From that now famous Warren Beatty *blunder* to that amazing footage of Chrissy Teigen sleeping, it turned out to be one hell of an eventful night. […]
Since she first graced our screens as Hermione on Harry Potter, Emma Watson has been our #1 girl crush. Not only is she incredibly talented and beautiful, but the girl is also the real deal. A fierce advocate for human rights and a political figure in her own right, Emma Watson is a true #GirlBoss. […]
