August 18
Editor’s Letter: PHOENIX Digital Is Having An Upgrade
12 articles, every month, only the best
Third Culture Kid: The Multi-Cultural Majesty Of Lulu James
Meet the Tanzanian-born electronic-soul singer whose creative homecoming saw her initiated into her Maasai tribe
Fashion
A New Kind Of Blue
London gets a dose of Parisian cafe culture with summer’s tricolore of denim rendered in cream, letterbox-red and inky blue…
Paint The Town
Egg yolk yellow? Fuchsia? Jewel box green? Amp up your colour palette for a long hot summer in the city
Beauty
Shop the Best of August Beauty, from Jelly Cleansers to 90-Second Hair Dryers
Sticky? Shiny? Frizzy? We have the answers to your summer beauty woes
Peacocking
There’s method to beauty’s madness this season: think artfully abstracted shapes, light-reflecting pigments and the boldest eyeshadows
Lifestyle
Big Cat Prints and Mumcore Sandals? It’s The Editor’s Dream Outfit For August
Just add emergency orange nail polish
4 Myths Preventing Women From Entering the Tech Industry
An inspiring rallying call from the ceiling-smashing female VP of wix.com
We Are Living Through an Epidemic of Loneliness – and We All Need a Dog
A thousand friends on Facebook and no shoulder to cry on? We hereby prescribe the whole-hearted, indiscriminate love of a…
Culture
Lose Yourself in Magic and Mystery with London’s Best August Events
Dazzling burlesque and fantastical theatre top this month’s culture hitlist
What’s Your Damage? Why Heathers Is The Reigning Queen of Teen Neurosis
Misfits. Brutal put-downs. Self-murder. This filthy cult-hit classic makes its teen movie peers look like a bunch of pretentious halfwits
10 Young Adult Novels Grown-Ups Should Read Now
YA fiction is one of the most vibrant genres out there right now – so don’t miss out
Three Inspiring Irish Musicians You Need To Listen To Right Now
Our Dublin-born Music Editor cherry-picks his top sonic talents from the Emerald Isle
Dutch Hip Hop Artist Pete Philly Shares His Ultimate Mindfulness Playlist
After a 7 year hiatus, the Aruba-born talent is back – and enlightened
How Netflix Star Sorcha Groundsell is Redefining the Teen Queen for the 21st Century
The 20-year-old star of The Innocents talks clichés, confidence and #MeToo
Art & Design
Top of the Colour Pops: Brighten Up Your Living Space With These Vibrant Homewares
The future’s technicolour
Food & Travel
Celebrate Carnival With the 6 Best Tropical Bars and Restaurants in London
Eat like you’re in exotic climes, even if you’re in Bermondsey
Atmospheric Folk Duo Saint Sister’s Alternative Guide To Dublin
The Emerald Isle’s next big exports wax lyrical about their hometown
Authentic Ibiza: Our Top 5 Spots to Enjoy This Summer
An insider’s guide to the White Isle’s best bits
From Airboats to Art Walks: What to Do in Fort Lauderdale, ‘The Venice of America’
Freshwater lagoons. Colourful arts districts. Everglade adventures. This diverse and creative port city offers a wealth of surprises beyond its…