Author: Maheshika Peiris
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Lili Reinhart deserved a better romance in The Love Hypothesis
Lili Reinhart brings warmth to The Love Hypothesis, but its uneven chemistry and rushed romance left me wanting more. Plus five films for a feel-good evening.
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East of Eden review: why Cathy stayed with me
A personal review of Netflix’s 2026 East of Eden, exploring Cathy, Adam, Cal and Aron, and the difference between being loved and feeling free. Contains spoilers.
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Sri Lankan Breudher Recipe
Sri Lankan breudher with sultanas, served with butter and jam. A yeast-raised Christmas bake with a brief history, step-by-step recipe and rising tips.
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Sri Lankan Love Cake Recipe
Sri Lankan love cake with toasted semolina, cashews and fragrant spices, with gram and cup measurements, baking tips and a note for when you can’t find puhul dosi.
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What would Carrie Bradshaw wear in the tropics?
Seven Carrie Bradshaw-inspired outfit ideas for beach days, brunch, coffee dates and evenings out, with ways to use what is already in your wardrobe.
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How to dress like Blair Waldorf, with pieces you can wear your way
Blair Waldorf outfit ideas, from cream bouclé to colourful dresses, with fresh accessories and a local Sri Lankan find.
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Rachel Green outfit ideas you can make your own
Five Rachel Green-inspired outfits, with styling notes, wardrobe swaps and links to similar pieces.
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How to find your personal style when you like a bit of everything
A practical way to find your personal style using favourite clothes, saved outfit ideas and a little experimentation.
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“Which colour season am I?” Maybe ask ChatGPT
Explore your colour season with a ChatGPT prompt, seasonal palettes and outfit ideas using clothes you own, with room for your own judgement.
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The forgotten joy of slow weekends
Listen to an audio essay on slowing down, letting go of packed weekend plans and making room for rest.
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Why does every hobby have to become a side hustle?
Some of the world’s greatest books, songs, paintings and businesses began as hobbies, and the world is undoubtedly richer because people chose to share what they loved. But not every hobby needs to become a career, a side hustle, or a personal brand. Sometimes the greatest value lies in creating simply because it brings you…
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The grief of losing old friends
Some friendships don’t end with an argument or a goodbye. They slowly become memories, leaving us to wonder why losing a friend can hurt so deeply, yet remain one of the least talked about forms of grief.