The Exact Age A "Hot Mess" Is No Longer Cute
Is it time we retired the 'loveable disaster' trope? With Bridget Jones returning to our screens — still chaotic as ever — we're asking why society gets uncomfortable when women don't grow out of their Hot Mess Era. When does burning the spag bol stop being endearing and start being... annoying?
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📺 Holly's comfort TV recco for when you need to switch off.
And in Best & Worst: Red carpet drama, epic tantrums, and a heated debate about Bunnings' sausage sizzle etiquette. 🌭
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Recommendations:
Mia wants you to read Once Upon A Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bassett KennedyBy Elizabeth Beller
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Jessie wants you to read The Wedding People: A Novel by Alison Espach
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