julia kittelty

When I think of winter, I picture myself curled up on my couch in a fuzzy blanket, book in hand. And if you’re like me, your social media feeds are full of recommendations. Some are great, some definitely aren’t so great. Reading is such a subjective experience that it can be hard to know who to trust when they say…

There are so many ways to date in today’s world. There are the apps (of course), the mutual friends, the anxiety-inducing blind dates, the cheeky DMs, dating events and meet-ups and, if you’re lucky, the dreamy romcom-esque meet-cute. And that’s a non-exhaustive list. 

The first time I saw tooth gems, they were adorning the smile of the multi-talented Flex Mami and I instantly knew she was onto something. Made of crystals, gems and diamonds, in recent years they’ve grown massively in popularity, in large part thanks to their Y2K aesthetic.

Working in a creative role, it can be difficult to know how to dress for the day. Instead of having a set uniform of crisp white shirts and tailored black pants (as much as I love both), an ever-changing schedule means every morning requires a set of questions. Am I running around, or just sitting…

If you’re a mid-size girlie, as I am, you know all too well the experience of walking into a store and digging to the bottom of a display pile in the hopes of finding a size 16. Spoiler alert: it’s never there. 

There’s something delightful about hearing the ping of your phone and knowing it’s not another work email, but your favourite Substack writer chiming in with a new essay on what’s in their closet right now.

When I was young, my mum told me that while I would probably never have much money, I would always “Look bloody good”. To this day, that pretty much sums up my attitude towards clothes. I’m constantly looking for that next piece, next pattern and next texture, just as long as it doesn’t break the…

Despite being a cardio hater, I was always a sporty kid. I grew up doing gymnastics, playing local netball and competing nationally in school rowing. But when I finished year 12, I fell out of practice. I struggled to find the motivation to exercise, even though I knew it was good for me.