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The Feminism of "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend"
“Diamonds are a girl’s best friend” has often been treated as proof that women are shallow, romantic, or easily bought, yet in Marilyn Monroe’s hands, it becomes something profound: a song about money, survival, and the terms of womanhood in a world built to make women dependent. The phrase glitters on the surface, but underneath it sits a deeply political idea - whilst love is great. Security is better. The phrase began before Marilyn, but she made it historic “Diamonds Are

Lara
Jun 243 min read


Why is Quiet Luxury Failing?
With the recent surge of nostalgia for 2000s fashion and culture, the more niche subcultures of that time have, naturally, also resurfaced, with a highly adored one being the 2000s Tuscan Mom. This aesthetic group is a combination of warm orange lighting, cocoa bean vanilla, and bouncy pin-curls with deep square French tips. This favouring of flashy styles as opposed to the quiet 'no brand' luxury that has been heavily superimposed could highlight a recent shift in public att

Lara
Jun 82 min read


Characters who would make excellent lawyers
Step into the courtroom with a whimsical twist by exploring characters who would make excellent lawyers. These iconic figures possess the charm, intelligence, and tenacity required to navigate the legal world, all while embodying the quirky spirit of the early 2000s. Here’s a look at some characters who would undoubtedly shine in the legal profession: ♡ Courtney from Total Drama Island: With her intelligence and strong moral compass, Courtney would advocate fiercely for justi

Lara
Mar 52 min read
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