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What Are Cybersigilism Tattoos? 2 Tattoo Artists Explain
While every tattoo is like a snowflake — unique and with its own story — sometimes a specific design trend takes hold and we see its influence across all kinds of body art. Often, these tattoo trends speak to a broader experience within the culture. For example, last year saw the post-pandemic rise of the micro tattoo, which came about when celebrities (like Hailey Bieber) endorsed finger tattoos and artists posted viral TikTok videos of their tiniest creations. Before long, micro tattoos, specifically on hands and the inside of fingers, were all the rage. Now, there’s yet another design aesthetic taking shape. It’s still fairly niche, as most artists are…
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Katy Perry Is Back! Lifetimes Tour Brings Her Biggest Hits to Australian Stages – Backseat Mafia
Katy Perry‘s six-year absence from the Australian stage ends with The Lifetimes Tour, a spectacle powered by hits that defined a generation. Audiences in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth will get the full Perry experience: a kaleidoscope of joy and nostalgia and a reminder of her place in pop royalty. This had been a busy time for Perry, she has just released a new album (her sixth) 143, the first since ‘Smile’ which dropped in 2020. She also received the Video Vanguard Award at the 2024 VMAs. Katy Perry 2025 Australian Tour Ticket information available HERE.Monday, June 9th Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSWThursday, June 12th Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VICFriday,…
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Tell Me Lies Hair and Makeup Secrets From Set
If you haven’t started watching “Tell Me Lies” on Hulu, now’s a good time to start. The show, which is an adaptation of Carola Lovering’s novel of the same name, officially kicked off its second season on Sept. 3, and the drama that’s been unfolding is unmatched. The series follows a group of students attending college together in 2007 and 2008, flip-flopping between their time in school and their lives post-college in 2015. In season one, the storyline was closely centered around students Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White) and their tumultuous (yet still a little bit hot) relationship. This season, the show dives deeper into…
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The Vertical Contouring Hack, Explained by a Makeup Artist
While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. You may think you’ve come across every contouring tip out there — from using self-tanner for a semipermanent glow to the three-finger method that makes applying your cheek makeup feel like a breeze — but there’s a relatively new hack making its rounds on TikTok that’s worth adding to your collection of makeup tricks. Popularized by TikTok user Chloe Paredes, vertical contouring is hailed as a great way to define the facial features of rounder face…
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I Tried Using Micellar Water as Dry Shampoo
PS Photography | Jessica HarringtonPS Photography | Jessica Harrington While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. As someone who’s always had very dark hair, I have a love-hate relationship with dry shampoo. I love the concept (because I hate washing my hair), but the most beloved dry shampoos on the market leave a veil of chalky residue that dulls my color. Sure, there are a few solid dry shampoos for dark hair, but I’m always on the hunt for something better. That’s why…
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Best Body Washes of 2024
While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. The right body wash cleanses your skin, yes, but it can also completely elevate your entire shower experience. Shopping for one may seem like one of the simpler beauty choices, but there are a lot of factors to consider before adding to cart. You’ll want to take into account the smell, the price point, whether you need a formula gentle enough for sensitive skin, and if it has specific active skin-care ingredients like niacinamide for extra…
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Sycco Invites Us Into The ‘Zorb’ Announcing National Tour Following Debut Album – Backseat Mafia
Fresh off the release of her debut album ‘Zorb’ in August, Sycco is taking her electrifying live show on the road for her first headline tour since 2022. The 23-year-old singer, songwriter, and producer is set to bring her unmistakable energy to Naarm/Melbourne, Eora/Sydney, Meanjin/Brisbane, and Tarntanya/Adelaide in early 2025, giving fans the chance to experience ‘Zorb’ in full force. Zorb isn’t just an album title—it’s a concept. According to Sycco, ‘Zorb’ is “… the transparent spherical (metaphorical) globe that surrounds human beings when they share a deep connection. To join a zorb is to be present with another person or group of people in order to reach a deeper…
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Street Style Trends Seen on Fashion Editors
While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Fashion Week introduces trends for the season to come, but it also keeps us firmly rooted in the current moment through street style snapshots. What people wear while skipping from one show to the next is often just as inspiring as anything you’ll see walking down the runway — if not more so. After several seasons of digital-only or hybrid-presentation models due to the pandemic, New York Fashion Week has officially returned back to its roots…
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ColourPop’s “Stranger Things” Collection: Shop the Line Here
While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Spooky season fans, listen up: ColourPop’s Halloween collection is almost here — and it might just be the best one yet. As any beauty enthusiast knows, the brand’s collaborations are legendary, and this year, if you’re a lover of all things eerie, you’ll be stoked to learn that latest lineup of Halloween products are inspired by season one of “Stranger Things.” The series, created by Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer and starring Millie Bobby Brown, Sadie…
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Irish Post-Punk Titans The Murder Capital Set to Rock Australia and New Zealand for the First Time in 2025 – Backseat Mafia
The Murder Capital are gearing up to make their long-awaited debut in Australia and New Zealand and have unleashed “Can’t Pretend To Know”, a track that’s as taut and lean as a live wire, coiled around a riff sharp enough to slice through the mundane. It’s a sprint, fast-paced and unforgiving, drenched in the band’s trademark intensity — all tightly controlled chaos and cathartic release. On their AU and NZ tour, the Murder Capital is set to deliver a full-on reckoning with a setlist spanning their 2019 debut ‘When I Have Fears,’ the brooding catharsis of ‘Gigi’s Recovery’ (2023), and fresh material, including ‘Can’t Pretend To Know,’ which was recorded…
