We’re in the coldest season. We’re in the shopping season. We’re in the season of hygge. All the cues point to buying yourself a new cozy sweater. Don’t do it, until you hear what Atlantic staff writer Amanda Mull has to say about the cratering quality of knitwear. For years I’ve wondered why my sweaters pilled so quickly, or why they suffocated me, or smell ... Show More
Jun 19
Change Your Personality
A few years ago, Olga Khazan, author of Me, But Better, set out to change her personality, which even she found unpleasant. After consulting with experts on personality plasticity and then setting a deadline, Khazan put herself through an intense experiment intended to make herse ... Show More
31m 41s
Jun 2024
Help! Its Cold, What Do I Wear?
You Can Stop Searching, We’ve Found The Perfect Winter Tights Brrr, it's cold in here... says all of Australia. As we hit the official week of dusting off jackets, scarves, beanies, and boots, many of us are left wondering, "Does this even look good?" So we asked what questions y ... Show More
28m 6s
Aug 2023
styling bundles, thrift store adventures, and the death of hot takes
Mina talks about the Depop styling bundle grind, whether or not they're a viable purchase, and how to choose between the many personal shoppers out there. Also: Erewhon "Hailey Bieber" smoothie review, Goodwill bins trauma, changes in Asian factory labor and what that means for t ... Show More
51m 50s
Nov 2023
The Devil wears fast fashion
Most of us love a bargain, but when it comes to our wardrobe, there’s a high cost for those cheap clothes. Fast fashion has taken the world by storm, with brands having tens of thousands — if not over a million — designs available at any moment. The consumption comes at a cost: t ... Show More
41m 10s
Feb 2023
The Sleepover Club: Is Deinfluencing Going to Save Us All? Or Is It Just Consumerism In Disguise?
No longer is it enough for people on the internet to tell us what to buy, they've decided they have to tell us what not to buy, too. Like a consumerist superhero; influencers are trending for telling us the dyson air wrap is a waste of money, or that viral skirt you really want i ... Show More
28m 48s