• 04 September 2017
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BASIC BORING BLACK: FACT OR MYTH?

So we hear every day, “oh god, my black hair is so boring!”, “should I get highlights?”, “why is my hair so greasy? I showered this morning!

  • 30 August 2017
  • Natasha Fernandopulle
The Food Life Reviewed

When we entered Raaidah Wahab’s home, the first thing that struck us was the aroma of spices. Having a husband and son who love Sri Lankan food and

  • 24 August 2017
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Fairway Colombo Street Food Festival

Filled to the brim with tasty street food, from the ever-popular Fish and Chips and Grills, to mouth-watering Dosas, Box Noodles, Rottis and even Acha

  • 22 August 2017
  • Danu Innasithamby
Buzz!!!! With Danu -Tanuja Perera

It’s always good to have a chat with someone who is focused. Tanuja has made a big impact in Colombo, especially with her trendy take on fashion. I

  • 21 August 2017
  • Natasha Fernandopulle
Memorable goodies at Goodies

Goodies at Cinnamon Lakeside is a gem in the city – the coffee shop has been around for ages although it wasn’t always as spacious as it is now an

  • 16 August 2017
  • Jithendri Gomes
Eat Street Colombo Reviewed

It was definitely the place to be last Saturday (the 12th of August). With over 50 stalls serving a variety of amazing food, it was every foodie’s h

  • 14 August 2017
  • Madushi Rajapaksha
Grand Opening of The Design Collective

The Design Collective is the brainchild of Shahili Gomes and Binu Wickramasinghe. With the goal of promoting designers from Sri Lanka and South East A

  • 12 August 2017
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New design ensemble launched at Fashion Bug Wellawatte

An amazing collection of Ladies’ Office and Casual wear by local designers Launched amidst celebrities at the Fashion Bug store in Wellawatte

  • 09 August 2017
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Ward 7

  • 07 August 2017
  • Madushi Rajapaksha
Style - Sheshadri Kottearachchi

Sheshadri Kottearachchi is known for her signature pixie cut which should probably be called the ‘Shesha cut’. Having a very simple dressing styl

  • 02 August 2017
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
The youth have lost their voice : Chity

Chitral ‘Chity’ Somapala - a name that took Sri Lanka across borders with a new genre of music, is a legend we Lankans truly admire. The composer-

  • 31 July 2017
  • Minoli Ratnayake
The Best Dressed List - July

Every month I have the fabulous task of compiling a best dressed list. I attend some fabulous events, sort through hundreds of photos from the past mo

  • 27 July 2017
  • Panchali Illankoon
Pizza at HONEY BEACH CLUB

Kingsbury Hotel’s Honey Beach Club (HBC) is an elegant pool bar and lounge. They’ve got the view, the ambience, the drinks and now, the food! The

  • 25 July 2017
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Fat Panda Reviewed

Fat Panda is a relatively new restaurant situated in Sea Avenue that serves up fusion Asian fare with their own quirky in-house twists and flavours.

  • 24 July 2017
  • Kalani Kulathilaka
EP Launch by Buddhi De Mal

Buddhi De Mal, a celebrated local artist and song writer returned with the launch of his EP and an evening of soulful music at the Arthur’s Pizzeria

  • 19 July 2017
  • Natasha Fernandopulle
Kafe Kolombo Reviewed

Kafe Kolombo is located within the same premises as Charini – the clothing boutique run by Charini Suriyage and it is her brother Kushan Suriyage wh

  • 17 July 2017
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Staycation ideas :Trincomalee

With the long August school vacation looming, ideas to entertain the family during the holiday season are uppermost in most people’s minds. While so

  • 11 July 2017
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Coco Veranda branches out to Nawala

One of Colombo’s reigning and hugely popular coffee shops, Coco Veranda, recently opened its third branch in Nawala (just 7 days at the time we drop

  • 10 July 2017
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Jetwing Lake

Set amidst a scenic backdrop of a verdant jungle, a soaring mountain and the Siyambalawewa lake which reflects nature in all its glory is the Jetwing

  • 03 July 2017
  • Natasha Fernandopulle
New Menu By Big Bird’s Delights

We reviewed Big Bird’s Delights a few months ago. At the time, Jovanka Jayaweera the lady behind Big Bird’s Delights only offered a handful of del

  • 28 June 2017
  • Panchali Illankoon
Havelock Place Bungalow

Havelock Place Bungalow is a little boutique hotel tucked in the corners of Havelock City. Established in 2000, this boutique hotel’s restaurant is

  • 23 June 2017
  • Panchali Illankoon
Swim Week Colombo 2018: Trend Swim

Swim Week Colombo returns with a brand new global positioning. This year’s show will centre around the theme ’Green Conscious and Earth Sensitive

  • 22 June 2017
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
THINK Before You Forward That Message

To love someone is to place your trust on him or her. At no point would you imagine your naked body to be shared with the rest of the world on Faceboo

  • 19 June 2017
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Tastes Of Penang

Rich in history, culture and scenic landscapes, Malaysia is the ideal travel destination. Each place is unique and has something special to offer. How

  • 14 June 2017
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Swim Week Colombo Announces Its New Season

Swim Week Colombo, presented by OLU Tropical Water, announces its new season, which is geared to kick off from the 27th June to the 2nd July. Asia’s

  • 13 June 2017
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Youth and Religion

In an era where everything has been commercialised, religious beliefs too have been misinterpreted to bring about benefits to certain individuals. Whi

  • 09 June 2017
  • Jithendri Gomes
Introducing The Touch Down By O!

Touch Down By O! located in the heart of Kandy is definitely creating a buzz and attracting a lot of people locals and tourists alike. It definitely s

  • 06 June 2017
  • Cat Douglas
Top 5 Vegetarian Restaurants In Colombo

This week on Ethical Life, Cat Douglas breaks down her top five places in Colombo for delicious vegetarian fare!

  • 05 June 2017
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Lending a Helping Hand: #FloodSL

The recent flooding and mudslides caused by the monsoon has left a wave of destruction in its wake, leaving several thousand families displaced and mo

  • 29 May 2017
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You’re My Favorite Wins CFW Fashion Film Award

The Summer Season of Colombo Fashion Week in March 2017 saw the introduction of a new annual initiative called Fashion Films. This brought together tw