About Lesbos and our Sappho Print Shirt.
Introducing our 'Sappho' shirt. Sappho was an early sixth / seventh centuries BCE Greek poet from the island of Lesbos (also spelt Lesvos). Much of Sappho's poetry is lost, but here is a little snippet from Ode to Aphrodite where she asks the goddess to ease the pains of her unrequited love for a woman. Come to me now thus, Goddess, and release meFrom distress and pain; and all my distractedHeart would seek, do thou, once again fulfilling, Still be my ally!" Hmm...relatable in a timeless fashion, no? Lesbians from around the world started visiting Skala Eressos...
Spring Looks: 7 gorgeous gender fluid trends for this season
Technically, spring doesn’t start until the 20th March. But that doesn’t mean you can’t plan ahead when it comes to new clothes. Here are some of the hottest spring trends right now and, of course, we recommend these trends for all genders! Pretty in pastels Photo: Insta Glenn Nelsonn Tan Pastels, favoured by Millennials and Gen Z worldwide, have been “in” for some years now. Pastel slim-fit suits in particular are set to be a hit this spring. Some of the biggest hitting shades include baby blue, blush pink and duck egg hues. Glenn Nelsonn Tan, pictured above, performs in a...
6 non-judgy gender-neutral indie brands you’ll love
There are a growing number of indie retailers offering a wide range of gender-neutral clothing. So where you can shop judgement-free, ethically and responsibly when it comes to gender-neutral clothing and are a good place to shop for androgynous clothes which fit female and male bodies.
10 ways to enjoy your first sober Christmas
Quitting drink is a life changing journey as it is - but what happens when you face special occasions?
You may be living and loving the sober life, but even the festive season can potentially bring up the ghosts of Christmas past when it comes to drinking.
Lockdown 2.0: Practical tips to support your mental wellbeing
It can be hard to stay mentally strong during a global pandemic - but it is possible. Sure, positive thinking can help to an extent, but looking after your mental wellbeing is much more than that. It’s important to look at how you can practically look after your mental health through various means. Here are a few practical ideas to help get you started: Don’t engage with hate online This is a big one. More people staying indoors means people are spending more time on social media. While in some instances, this is a wonderful thing as it keeps us...
11 Things Lesbians Are Fed Up of Hearing
A lighthearted list of our top 11 things lesbians get asked or told, which are like, totally annoying!
5 effortless looks for the “new normal” - pandemic style
Main photo: @jeessssiiee There’s no denying that the pandemic has changed what we used to see as “normal” in everyday life. From working from home to socially distant socialising with friends, we’ve all had to change at least some of our daily routine to accommodate these changes. However, it doesn’t mean you have to stop having fun with what you wear. We’re coming up to a new season now, so it’s the perfect time to upgrade your wardrobe or try out some new styles. Here are just a few ideas for various scenarios in our “new normal”... Date night / night...
Dating during lockdown
On-line dating has firmly established itself as the new norm and according to Pink News nearly two-thirds of LGBTQI+ couples in the UK met online and approximately 39% of straight couples. It may be safe to say that this has gone up even more during lockdown! We asked you for your lockdown dating stories and you didn’t disappoint... Abbie I'm in a long distance relationship with my long term girlfriend, Hayley (she/her) and our dates mainly happen over Skype when we can't physically be together. Hayley lives in Canada and I am from Scotland. We have been together for nearly 6...
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