By

Marni Banks
bag for life
“A woman’s mind is as complex as the contents of her handbag; even when you get to the bottom of it, there is always something at the bottom to surprise you.” – Billy Connolly I can’t count the amount of times I’ve seen a woman gazing into a shop window at the latest designer handbag...
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dear diary
I write in you every day. You listen but never criticise. You welcome each day with a fresh, crisp page and never turn your back on yesterday. You preserve my past and present; every wrinkle on your cover is a sign of our penmanship. The notion of writing something down, expressing our hopes and fears...
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One of Semple’s most loved symbols is the palm-shaped amulet known as the hamsa hand. Popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa,the hamsa hand has become a global symbol of protection, blessings, power, and strength. The open palm is used by many for a range of different reasons, but for Tom Hardless, it is...
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“The moon is for things unseen, things done in the shadows and beneath the fog. Under bridges and beneath bed sheets — it’s for wild hearts and unconcerned minds. It’s where plans are made in dark alleyways and secrets revealed under the soft haze of light coming through the cracks of closed shutters.” – Lauren Martin,...
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“Everything starts as somebody’s daydream” The sensation of daydreaming is something we’ve all experienced. Whether it be through worry or fantasising, it allows us to escape from the task at hand. “Snap out of it”, shrieked the teachers at school as we stared hazy eyed out the window. “Excuse me, the queue has moved”, says...
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“I came out of the womb waving red lipstick”- Rose McGowan Much like the little black dress, a fierce kiss of red lipstick has won over the hearts of many, making it a beauty bag essential. From formal events to a night on the tiles with the girls, the quest for the perfect crimson pout...
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