Flo Bellinger

Brighton

Contributing Writer at Thred

Freelance writer at GAUCHOWORLD

Senior Writer at We Are Social

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Is AI sparking demand for natural features?

1 week ago | thred.com | Flo Bellinger

No-one can shut up about Aimee Lou Wood’s teeth. But our sudden preoccupation with ‘natural’ faces says more about our propensity to reject them. Aimee Lou Wood has lovely teeth. Not perfectly symmetrical, not blindingly white, not sculpted into identical rectangles, but lovely, human teeth.
Why Katy Perry’s space mission is easy to hate

1 week ago | thred.com | Flo Bellinger

The pop star spent 11 minutes on board a Blue Origin flight to the edge of Earth’s atmosphere, but despite her jubilant reaction, the all-female ‘mission’ hasn’t won-over spectators. Everything I know about Katy Perry’s brief time in outer space is against my will. Photos of the pop star – flailing and grinning like a child on a trampoline – have been inescapable all week.
Why Gen Z is ditching the 9-5 for micro-retirement

1 week ago | thred.com | Flo Bellinger

Micro-retirement is allowing Gen Z to take intentional breaks to pursue personal interests and achieve long standing goals outside of their professional lives. And it’s hardly surprising, given research shows around 76% of Gen Z workers ‘prioritise work-life balance over pay.’Despite the inevitable eye-rolls from the Millennial and Gen X contingent, these mini breaks have a long list of benefits for both the people who take them and the companies who employ them.
The White Lotus is breaking the Hollywood pay code

1 week ago | thred.com | Flo Bellinger

Sadly Dunst’s experience has been the rule, not the exception. Other high-profile cases have repeatedly exposed the structural inequities at play – Gillian Anderson’s initial offer of half David Duchovny’s salary for The X-Files revival, Michelle Williams earning less than $1000 for reshoots of All the Money in the World while Mark Wahlberg secured $1.5 million for the same work.
Opinion - the far-right is shaping our idea of wellness

2 weeks ago | thred.com | Flo Bellinger

‘Fascist ideologies – in the past and today – tend to paint an idealised vision of the human body and women’s bodies in particular are seen as vessels for producing the next generation of ‘pure’ and strong children. With the rise of far-right movements, we also see a return of narrow-minded beauty ideals and body shaming.’Thinness is inherently Eurocentric, erasing body types and features that aren’t commonly associated with whiteness.
Why Jemima Kirke’s life advice still rings true

2 weeks ago | thred.com | Flo Bellinger

The actor is known for dishing up words of wisdom on her Instagram stories. But one pithy piece of advice is resonating with young women the world over. ‘I think you guys might be thinking about yourselves too much.’ It’s a simple answer to the simple question of confidence – or rather a lack thereof. No matter how straightforward this quandary may seem, it remains a bugbear for young people, and specifically for young women.
Opinion - emojis are missing the trick with hair inclusivity

2 weeks ago | thred.com | Flo Bellinger

Since when did representation stop at skin tone? In the distant land of pre-2015 texting, all emojis were jaundiced little blobs. That was until the great Skin Tone Update, which allowed users to transform their emojis into a spectrum of humanity – sort of. Despite these ostensibly diverse offerings, one very obvious detail has remained overlooked in the world of digital mini people: hair.
Naomi Girma is football’s first million-dollar female player

2 weeks ago | thred.com | Flo Bellinger

Her historic transfer fee signals a shift in women’s football, but is the sport finally stepping out of the shadows? The glass ceiling in women’s football has been cracking for some time now. Following the Lionesses’ historic victory at the Euros in 2022, followed by a performance in the World Cup final the following year, the sport has been growing in popularity across the UK – a country notorious for its love of the men’s game.
Does the fall of Hooters prove the male gaze no longer pays?

3 weeks ago | thred.com | Flo Bellinger

The once-iconic restaurant chain has filed for bankruptcy protection amid financial struggles and shifting attitudes. For decades, Hooters stood as a monument to a very specific strain on American masculinity – one that thrived on beer, buffalo wings, and a carefully cultivated, PG-13 version of objectification. The chain, founded in 1983, transformed the archetype of the all-American girl-next-door into a commercial entity, selling food and the fantasy of female sexuality.
Is Britain blind to racism against Traveller communities?

3 weeks ago | thred.com | Flo Bellinger

Discrimination towards Travellers is arguably the last accepted form of racism. Why are we still looking the other way? Given the persistent instances of violence, stereotyping, and socio-political oppression across the country, it’s sometimes hard to believe that racism is generally condemned in the UK.