The Fifth Trimester

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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Your girls are back and we’re quite devo, tbh. We unpack why the heartbreaking death of our ultimate ’90s movie mum, Catherine O’Hara, over the weekend has hit millennials so hard, triggering a collective spiral about ageing, time passing and the rude realisation that we’re very much the grown-ups now. Ahead of the Super Bowl next week, we are also asking a very important question: who in the what is a Bad Bunny? Lu delivers the crashiest of crash courses on the charming 31-year-old global superstar about to step into the performance of a lifetime. We finally deliver the shoe explainer you’ve been begging for, breaking down the sneakers, flats and heels you’ll actually wear this year, as well as a viral $25 thong heel you simply must know about. And to wrap, Lu’s in for the week is Wuthering Heights-core (but make it accessible), while Bella is channeling a ’90s school mum (Catherine would be proud!).
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Lily Allen performs West End Girl Down Under: Pre-sale from February 4 | Tickets on sale February 9, https://www.frontiertouring.com/lilyallen
The Investigation of Lucy Letby: Netflix, February 4
Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model: Netflix, February 16
The BFF, Twoobs
The OG, Twoobs
Cushion Toe Post Heels, Kmart
Valley Platform Casual Sandals, Betts
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First cab off the rank, Bella has a timely warning about Instagram’s latest feature. And it involves her stubbly, unshaven legs. Lu is entering her glow-up era and is enlisting her fave robot, Chatty Cathy, for a brutally honest head-to-hoof refresh. Meanwhile, Bella questions whether AI is actually empowering us… or quietly fuelling the tyranny of the ‘hot mum’. Next, it’s big Fifth Trimester energy as we make the case for actually leaving the house this year for a well-deserved, gals’ movie night. Because DLs, the upcoming release schedule is truly **chef’s kiss**, and we’re breaking down the films that are actually worth your time and money in 2026. From horny literary adaptations like Wuthering Heights to the highly anticipated sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, it’s a golden age in cinema once more, and the millennial mums are PUMPED to clock off duty and tuck into their popcorn and choc tops.
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Camille Silk Nightie from Papinelle
Real Tree Hats
Ellie Roberts, Freshen Up Freshwater
@melricciomakeup
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Lu and BB have raced into the pod studio for a very important BREAKING NEWS EPISODE, deep-diving into Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham’s scathing six-page Instagram statement about his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, after years of rumoured tension.
And you better believe, the bombshells are bombshelling. From accusations of brand control and press manipulation, to explosive wedding drama (including that first dance), wedding dress cancellations, alleged legal pressure to sign away his name, and claims Nicola Peltz has been consistently disrespected, Brookie has truly unleashed on his famous fam. We also ask the big questions - was this PR-approved or pure emotional release? Is there any way back from this? And as boy mums… how are we feeling?
Plus, we’ve figured out the only way Vicky can come back from this, and it involves doing something she absolutely hates. Buckle up, DLs! It’s a SPICY special ep.
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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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Umamipapi Chilli Oil
Arms of Eve Jackson Hat
Sportsgirl floppy sunhat
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