Welcome back to the past, DLs. Today, we dust off our flower crowns and unpack why 2016-coreis suddenly everywhere. We ask what 2016 Lu and Bella would make of their 2026 selves, share our Hottest 100 predictions, and dive headfirst into a very heated chat about Heated Rivalry - the steamy gay hockey series consuming our lives. We chat about why queer joy on screen feels like the medicine the world desperately needs right now and what season two of the show might explore. Plus, Lu shares a genius lunch hack and Bella has found the coolest summer hat that suits everyone..

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Umamipapi Chilli Oil
Arms of Eve Jackson Hat
Sportsgirl floppy sunhat

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Welcome back to the past, DLs. Today, we dust off our flower crowns and unpack why 2016-core is suddenly everywhere. We ask what 2016 Lu and Bella would make of their 2026 selves, share our Hottest 100 predictions, and dive headfirst into a very heated chat about Heated Rivalry - the steamy gay hockey series consuming our lives. We chat about why queer joy on screen feels like the medicine the world desperately needs right now and what season two of the show might explore. Plus, Lu shares a genius lunch hack and Bella has found the coolest summer hat that suits everyone..
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Mentions: <a href="https://umamipapi.com.au/collections/chilli-oil">Umamipapi Chilli Oil</a> <a href="https://armsofeve.com/products/jackson-sunhat">Arms of Eve Jackson Hat</a> <a href="https://www.sportsgirl.com.au/tie-up-bucket-hat-polka-dot#color=1423">Sportsgirl floppy sunhat</a>
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Our little sisters, Bella and Lu, are chronically online to keep us cool and relevant as we emerge from the trenches.

Our little sisters, Bella and Lu, are chronically online to keep us cool and relevant as we emerge from the trenches.

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Bella and Lu, are our chronically online little sisters, here to keep us cool and relevant as we emerge from the trenches.

Bella and Lu, are our chronically online little sisters, here to keep us cool and relevant as we emerge from the trenches.

Why is it 2016 again? Heated Rivalry fever and THE hat of summer 

⚠️ Includes Minor Spoilers ⚠️

It’s the most hyped film of the moment - clogging your feed, blowing up group chats and making everyone oh so toey for the moors. So, naturally, your Fifth Trimester field guides, Bella and Lu, took one for the team and headed to the cinema on behalf of you, our DLs. In this very honest (and horny, tbh) special ep, we answer the all-important question: Is Wuthering Heights worth your precious dollar bucks? We also zoom out to the broader cultural questions: what does this kind of romance do to modern dating? Corsets at the ready, bring your jelly, let’s get ready to yearn on the moors.

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⚠️ Includes Minor Spoilers ⚠️
It&rsquo;s the most hyped film of the moment - clogging your feed, blowing up group chats and making everyone oh so toey for the moors. So, naturally, your Fifth Trimester field guides, Bella and Lu, took one for the team and headed to the cinema on behalf of you, our DLs. In this very honest (and horny, tbh) special ep, we answer the all-important question: Is&nbsp;Wuthering Heights worth your precious dollar bucks? We also zoom out to the broader cultural questions: what does this kind of romance do to modern dating? Corsets at the ready, bring your jelly, let&rsquo;s get ready to yearn on the moors.
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Is Wuthering Heights worth it? 🍆🐌

Happy Monday, DLs! We’re coming in hot for the week ahead with very exciting news that our fave showman, DJ extraordinaire, FISHER, has just announced a national tour of his Out 2 Lunch festival. Next, we unpack the shock split of Australia’s golden couple, comedian Celeste Barber and her ‘Hot Husband’, Api Robin, and why the news has Bella spiralling just a touch about her own relationship. To restore our faith in love, we take a squiz at how our fave celebs marked Valentine’s Day. From public park proposals to Bad Bunny possibly rekindling things with his ex, plus Brooklyn Beckham’s very pointed message to his family - it was a big weekend for loud and proud declarations of lurve. In news that will delight nostalgic Nancies everywhere, Sizzler is officially returning, which naturally has us asking: what else deserves a comeback from the golden years of the ’90s? Trip to Sega World, anyone? Finally, our ins and outs of the week feature a fun new print we’re all about to be wearing on repeat, plus an MVP beauty product that’ll only cost ya ten bucks.

 

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Set a reminder: Lessons on Grief with Bella, dropping this Thursday on MORE Time For This

Fisher’s Out To Lunch festival 

BYS Hydrating Setting Spray

Cotton On Ultra Soft Halter Neck Tank

VRG Girl, Francesca Sheer Maxi Dress Camo 

The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist (updated weekly!)

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Happy Monday, DLs! We&rsquo;re coming in hot for the week ahead with&nbsp;very exciting news that our fave showman, DJ extraordinaire, FISHER, has just announced a national tour of his Out 2 Lunch festival. Next, we unpack the shock split of Australia&rsquo;s golden couple, comedian Celeste Barber and her &lsquo;Hot Husband&rsquo;, Api Robin, and why the news has Bella spiralling just a touch about her own relationship. To restore our faith in love, we take a squiz at how our fave celebs marked Valentine&rsquo;s Day. From public park proposals to Bad Bunny possibly rekindling things with his ex, plus Brooklyn Beckham&rsquo;s&nbsp;very pointed message to his family - it was a big weekend for loud and proud declarations of lurve.&nbsp;In news that will delight nostalgic Nancies everywhere, Sizzler is officially returning, which naturally has us asking: what else deserves a comeback from the golden years of the &rsquo;90s? Trip to Sega World, anyone? Finally, our ins and outs of the week feature a fun new print we&rsquo;re all about to be wearing on repeat, plus an MVP beauty product that&rsquo;ll only cost ya ten bucks.
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Set a reminder: Lessons on Grief with Bella, dropping this Thursday on MORE Time For This
<a href="https://www.out2lunchfestival.com/">Fisher&rsquo;s Out To Lunch festival </a>
<a href="https://www.kmart.com.au/product/bys-hydrating-setting-spray-43321018/">BYS Hydrating Setting Spray</a>
<a href="https://cottonon.com/AU/ultra-soft-halter-neck-tank/6338163-02.html">Cotton On Ultra Soft Halter Neck Tank</a>
<a href="https://www.vrggrl.com/products/francesca-sheer-maxi-dress-camo?srsltid=AfmBOopW76CLwse09_Ia-PJJb9gB06TlMxC8vkGAwJzZ2v8LIDqto9Qn">VRG Girl, Francesca Sheer Maxi Dress Camo&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0HxV35w0G87TsnLqeMqu2l?si=dc37001128e641dd">The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist</a> (updated weekly!)
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The curse of the ‘Hot Husband’ 💔

Lu’s rolling in fresh from Laneway and fully committed to rocking the head-to-toe merch, while the Super Bowl Half-Time Show just happened, and Bad Bunny’s performance was politically poetic and as it was powerful and oh-so ICONIC. Bella reveals the greatest Australian children’s picture book of all time (according to ~the people~), Lu has thoughts, and Bella realises she relates to the Green Sheep on a deeply spiritual level. We drop a shocking confession as we unpack Taylor Swift’s epic ’90s rom-com-coded new video, Opalite, and why it feels like a not-so-subtle olive branch in her ongoing rift with Blake Lively. We also make the case for “finding your fishing” in your Fifth Trimester and why having a hobby (yes, even if it’s just joining your local library) is elite self-care. And finally, our ins and outs for the week feature the ultimate manicure hack, bestie bling and how to nail the perfect Galentine’s Day.

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Guardian’s Best Australian Children’s Picture Books of all time

Candy Claws

Camile and Stone Rectangular Photo Locket

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Lu&rsquo;s rolling in fresh from Laneway and fully committed to rocking the head-to-toe merch, while the Super Bowl Half-Time Show just happened, and Bad Bunny&rsquo;s performance was politically poetic and as it was powerful and oh-so ICONIC. Bella reveals the greatest Australian children&rsquo;s picture book of all time (according to ~the people~), Lu has thoughts, and Bella realises she relates to the Green Sheep on a deeply spiritual level. We drop a&nbsp;shocking confession as we unpack Taylor Swift&rsquo;s epic &rsquo;90s rom-com-coded new video, Opalite, and why it feels like a not-so-subtle olive branch in her ongoing rift with Blake Lively. We also make the case for &ldquo;finding your fishing&rdquo; in your Fifth Trimester and why having a hobby (yes, even if it&rsquo;s just joining your local library) is elite self-care. And finally, our ins and outs for the week feature the ultimate manicure hack, bestie bling and how to nail the perfect Galentine&rsquo;s Day.
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Mentions:
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/feb/05/alison-lester-magic-beach-best-australia-children-picture-book">Guardian&rsquo;s Best Australian Children&rsquo;s Picture Books of all time</a> <a href="https://candyclaws.com.au/">Candy Claws</a>
<a href="https://camileandstone.com.au/products/north-star-rectangular-photo-locket-necklace">Camile and Stone Rectangular Photo Locket</a>
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