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"I feel like I’m lying to everyone". What it actually feels like working from home right now.

by Jessie Stephens

"I feel like the last remaining 38-year-old with lines on my forehead."

'I'm a beauty editor. Here's exactly what my routine looks like in lockdown.'

From job losses to post-surgery: 10 ways the Mamamia team show up for their loved ones from afar.

HOROSCOPES: Shocking revelations and second chances. The week ahead according to your star sign.

'I used my boyfriend's (cheap) skincare products for a week. Here's what happened.'

Mary Rose Madigan

Cardboard beds and eating rules: What it's like for Aussie athletes in the Tokyo Olympic Village.

Mamamia recaps Beauty and the Geek: Sam goes from Napoleon Dynamite to a... Jonas Brother.

Chelsea McLaughlin

7 surprising things you're definitely doing wrong when you're recycling.

4am starts, a go-to breakfast and lockdown with three kids: A day in the life of Chrissie Swan.

There are four types of perfumes. Here's how to know which one is for you.

MIA FREEDMAN: How I have exercised (almost) every day for decades.

ROAD TEST: A tingling pumpkin mask, eye balm and sugar face scrub. Here's my verdict on if these top-rated products are worth the hype.

ROADTEST: 'I went searching for the perfect curvy lingerie set. Here's what I found.'

Lacey-Jade Christie

From pimple patches to hair serum: The 7 beauty tips Leigh Campbell swears by at night.

'I test beauty products for a living. Here's the best new skincare you definitely haven't tried yet.'

From mulled wine to espresso martinis: 4 non-alcoholic recipes for Dry July.

Eleanor Katelaris

There's never been a better time to buy these comfy lounge sets.

'More parents need to get on board with the "car holiday" concept.'

Zoe Foster Blake just showed us how to not screw up at-home tinting and colouring.

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Health

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Every single question you have about COVID vaccines and your period, answered.

"I had a breast reduction surgery aged 19. And men hate me for it."

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'I was diagnosed with ADHD at 37. It gave me a complete identity crisis.'

How to have a conversation with someone who is vaccine hesitant.

Claudia caught COVID-19 at the start of the Sydney outbreak. Here's what she's learnt.

So, you've taken a day off for your mental health. Here's the best way to spend it.

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"I was dangerously underweight." Behind Will's perfect Instagram feed, he had anorexia.

Weddings

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Short dresses, sparkly details and garden parties: The 6 biggest wedding trends for 2021.

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Home

7 surprising things you're definitely doing wrong when you're recycling.

4am starts, a go-to breakfast and lockdown with three kids: A day in the life of Chrissie Swan.

Looking to start a DIY project at home? Here are 6 accounts you should follow for inspo.

Just 32 things the Mamamia team are buying in lockdown.

Caroline does other people's life admin. But there are a few things she won't do.

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From cute swimwear to stunning drop earrings: 20 Indigenous lady start ups to buy from.

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Wellness

From job losses to post-surgery: 10 ways the Mamamia team show up for their loved ones from afar.

HOROSCOPES: Shocking revelations and second chances. The week ahead according to your star sign.

ROAD TEST: 'I'm a Pilates Instructor, and here's what I thought of Nintendo's Ring Fit Adventure.'

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Fashion

ROADTEST: 'I went searching for the perfect curvy lingerie set. Here's what I found.'

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There's never been a better time to buy these comfy lounge sets.

'I have a pair of those push-up jeans. Here's what I always hear.'

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Fitness

Cardboard beds and eating rules: What it's like for Aussie athletes in the Tokyo Olympic Village.

MIA FREEDMAN: How I have exercised (almost) every day for decades.

"I've run 5 times a week for 10 years. Here are my super simple tips to make it easier."

Chelsea McLaughlin

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Travel

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Here's exactly how my hobby of online shopping is getting me closer to my dream New Zealand road trip.

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10 things you know to be true if you commute a long way to work every day.

9 experiences you didn’t know you could have on a road trip in Tasmania with the whole family.

For 3 years, Madolline has travelled around Australia by cat sitting. It's saved her thousands.

Absolutely everything you need to know about the trans-Tasman bubble.

'It's better than you imagine.' 12 women on whether flying business class is actually worth it.

Looking to start a DIY project at home? Here are 6 accounts you should follow for inspo.

'I'm working from home with ADD. Here are the 5 things that help me organise my day.'

Emmeline Peterson

So you've tried literally everything to clear your skin. Here's what to do next.

"I cannot tell you how amazing it is to feel free": 10 celebrities on embracing their greys.

'I'm a travel photographer. These are the questions I get asked constantly.'

Why is everybody now talking about 'carbon neutral' beauty?

"I've run 5 times a week for 10 years. Here are my super simple tips to make it easier."

Chelsea McLaughlin

Hugh is a resilience expert. These are 6 strategies he uses to get through lockdown.

From dewy skin to natural brows: The 6 new rules of low-maintenance beauty.

ROAD TEST: 'I'm a Pilates Instructor, and here's what I thought of Nintendo's Ring Fit Adventure.'

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"It feels performative": Influencers, fake flaws, and the rise of curated imperfection.

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"I had a breast reduction surgery aged 19. And men hate me for it."

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'I was diagnosed with ADHD at 37. It gave me a complete identity crisis.'

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Just 32 things the Mamamia team are buying in lockdown.

"It's about more than just loneliness." The unique mental load of going through lockdown alone.

"The holy grail." A guide to what serums you need in your routine. And why.

Claudia caught COVID-19 at the start of the Sydney outbreak. Here's what she's learnt.

'I’m a Beauty Editor, and these are my skincare rituals I can't go a day without.'

The sneaky "1 per cent" rule that'll stop you wasting money on skincare that doesn't work.

11 new products Mamamia's beauty experts reckon are worth the hype.

'I have a pair of those push-up jeans. Here's what I always hear.'

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Need a pick-me-up? Here are 10 feel-good accounts you should follow on Instagram.

So, you've taken a day off for your mental health. Here's the best way to spend it.

Jessie Stephens

'You really owe them nothing.' 25 women on what they learnt from their first heartbreak.

“My skin looked plump and hydrated”: 21 women test Sukin's new serum.

22 things guaranteed to make you instantly lose respect for someone.

"I was dangerously underweight." Behind Will's perfect Instagram feed, he had anorexia.

"Plain nuts bore me": The no-BS fridge and pantry snacks a dietitian always has on hand.

"Words cannot describe the joy." MAFS' Melissa and Bryce are expecting twins.

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According to Gen Z, there are 5 new rules of style. Are you keeping up?

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