Six months into my regular sauna routine, I didn’t think any other therapy could rival its satisfaction. It made my shoulder tension melt away in seconds. That was until one of my netball teammates introduced me to contrast therapy. As you may have guessed, contrast therapy involves subjecting your body to two extreme alternating temperatures […]
Author: Kaitlin Britto
Your guide to the perfect “no-makeup” makeup routine
I wanted to aim for a skinimalism routine but, truthfully, my complexion looks infinitely better with a little bit of colour to it. And I am just so dang excited to tell you about my new favourite blush. So, I am going to share my go-to “no-makeup” makeup and skincare routine. These beauty products are […]
3 ways I am learning to be human again
This isn’t the first time I’ve found myself trapped in a cycle of comparison and perfectionism. What is beauty in our eyes? What does it mean to be successful? Here is what I have learned — life is absolutely meaningless. There is no greater purpose. Simply put, the meaning of life is to experience it. […]
Can’t sleep? Try a healthy bedtime snack
There’s a delicate line we must walk when it comes to our blood sugar, hormones, and energy levels. If we aren’t consuming enough protein and carbs, or we’re simply not getting the right amount of nutrients, we can experience an unhappy body. Unsurprisingly, this affects the quality of our sleep. This is where pro-metabolic bedtime […]
The 5 latest K-beauty trends you’ll adore
When it comes to skincare, Korea has always led the way. From snail mucin, mochi and glass skin, to ginseng, toner pads and sheet masks. I’m here for it all. It looks like we’re going to experience a lot more Korean skincare in 2025 (thank you, trends). I am squealing on the inside, trust me. […]
Lessons in love
It’s hard to go through pain and trust that it’s meant for you. It’s even harder to let go of something that felt so real – something that felt like home. But what’s the hardest of all is holding back from punching people who tell you to stop crying, stop listening to Favourite Ex on […]
My favourite books of 2024
This is becoming one of my favourite yearly traditions – aside from the self development reflections, of course. I’m learning what the perfect balance is between fiction and nonfiction. My favourite books of 2024 were a happy mix, and I strengthened my love and appreciation for memoirs. In 2023, I read a total of 10 […]
Saturated fat – a misunderstood macronutrient
If you type “is saturated fat good for you” into Google, I bet I could tell you what you’d find. The simple answer – it’s bad. As someone who has always been a huge fan of milk, cheese, cream, butter, and just about anything else dairy or meat-related I could get my hands on, hearing […]
Dear, long distance best friends
Dear long distance best friends, I miss you. 2024 was a chaotic year for me, to put it lightly. Please do read all about it. The hardest transition when moving home was leaving all of the beautiful people I’d met behind. What sucked even more, when I got back to Perth, was my best friend […]
A reflection of 2024: My intentional life of chaos
I’ve come to the realisation that I may subconsciously attract chaos into my life. We all feel the magnetic attraction to the New Year – the opportunity for change, new beginnings, a fresh start. A chance for us to wipe clean all of our mistakes and poor choices of the previous year. Because it’s January, […]