I once doom scrolled before bed every night for an entire month. What a terrible idea. I couldn't focus during the day. My thoughts were jaded, and it made my mind simultaneously wired and numb. If you would ask me whether it was the information overload that really did me in, the emotional baiting, or the intrusive marketing that was thrown at...
Read MoreAh, the boo bag. A modern fixture of the Autumn holiday season. Give them to your parents, your neighbors, and most importantly, your friends. But what can be done when your friends happen to be allergic to cheap plastic pumpkins and candles filled to the brim with unknown substances, or worse—UNINSPIRED SCENTS? What can be done when your chic...
Read MoreWe've all gone round and round on this topic for about two generations. Yet, still no consensus has been reached. At the end of a nice evening with a potential romantic partner, who makes that decisive reach for their wallet? It’s one of the most critical moments in the world of modern heterosexual dating. When handled improperly, by either...
Read MoreNothing 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).
Read MoreThis 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...
Read MoreFound 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...
Read MoreIf 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...
Read MoreHey 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...
Read MoreWhen 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
Read MoreBy 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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