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A Romantic Guide For The Perfect Jane Austen Binge Fest

Staff Writer, June 20 2025

Nothing says Summer like a Jane Austen binge fest! Whether you're a fan of the novels or a connoisseur of the film adaptations, we've put together a guide that will have you feeling ready to frolic in a field toward your own Mr. Darcy (and away from Mr. Collins).

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4 Kinda Harsh Personal Growth Truths You Need To Remember

Staff Writer, April 28 2025

This one's a short one today, but sometimes the smallest reminders pack the biggest punches. Be your best and most genuine self, always. Lots of love from L&F. Your only competition should be yourself, and that way, you will always walk away the winner. Are you a happier and better person than you were yesterday? Are you any closer to your life...

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Lifestyle

5 Ways To Treat Yourself This Valentine's Day

Staff Writer, February 12 2025

Found yourself without a date for this Friday night, and none of your girls are free for a galentine's party? Don't worry, it's happened to the best of us here at L&F magazine, and over the years we've figured out a few ways to send ourselves the ultimate signs of love that go beyond a 14 step nighttime skincare routine. So listen up, and take...

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Food

An Indonesian Comfort Recipe To Get You Through The Winter

Stenly A., December 19 2024

If there's anything that screams winter, it's fried food! Whether you seek it out to keep the seasonal depression at bay (take your vitamin D, ladies!) or you're just bulking up for hibernation, fried food always seems to hit the best in the wintertime. Going back to his Indonesian roots, our resident chef, Stenly, is the real MVP here, and he's...

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Fashion

Hand Care: A Hidden Aging Snitch

Staff Writer, October 22 2024

Hey friends, It's time to talk about skincare. And I know that lately it seems like the whole topic of skincare has become completely overdone, and that sometimes your boyfriend's bottle of dish soap actually kind of works (he might be onto something). I don't know about you, but I sometimes get a bit disillusioned with the whole thing when I...

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Fall 2024 Full Issue

5 Things Every Friend Needs For Their Autumn Wardrobe

Staff Writer, October 7 2024

When your knits start to pill, don’t toss them out. You can easily spruce them up with an electric knit shaver, or do it the old fashioned way with a knit comb. But if you choose the knit comb, make sure you have the afternoon off because, you’re in for one long and soothing

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Fall 2024 Full Issue

Advice For Those Days When You're Not In The Mood To Look Like A Villain (Even If They're Always Hot)

Staff Writer, October 3 2024

By Staff Writer Here’s the thing: there are some people in existence, who do not, in fact, look good in black. You might not believe it, and I truly do wish this were not the case, but perhaps fate knew what it was doing, because if I looked as good in black as I did in pastel pink, then I might have actually attempted world

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Fall 2024 Full Issue

Bringing the Pakistani Tradition Into Your Modern American Home

Anila Hasnain, October 1 2024

By Anila Hasnain Hey friends, Today, I am thinking about home decor!

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Fall 2024 Full Issue

When Stress Hits Different: Recognizing and Reducing High Cortisol in Women of Color

Sharlotte Siobha, October 1 2024

By Sharlotte Siobha Before we jump into the details, let's take the time to go over what cortisol actually is. Essentially, it’s a hormone that our adrenal glands produce as a reaction to stress. We call it ‘the stress hormone’. What cortisol does once it’s released it helps you manage stressful situations by making you more alert, giving you an...

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Fall 2024 Full Issue

5 Pretty Mocktails For Your Autumn Party

Stenly A., September 30 2024

Recipes and Photography by Stenly A. We recently sat down with Indonesian chef, Stenly A., to talk about all things Asian Autumn. We all know about the pumpkin spice that comes out every Fall, but this year, we wanted to look at Fall drinks from a different angle.  Well-versed in East and Southeastern Asian fusion cuisine, we asked him to...

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