Kerry Parnell

The Sunday Telegraph • 7th January 2023

How loss teaches us to make the most of the time we have

Why you should love the littlest things in life.

The Sunday Telegraph • 30th October 2022

Prince Harry’s memoir ‘Spare’ turns outrage up to 11

Forget the Christmas countdown, critics are preparing for bookageddon.

The Sunday Telegraph • 23rd October 2022

Just wrong: I’ll crack over rudeness to wait staff

Being rude to a waiter is unforgiveable, but rude waiters are simply delicious.

The Sunday Telegraph • 9th October 2022

Grow up, Leo: Get an age-appropriate girlfriend

It’s sink or swim for Leonardo DiCaprio, as the actor, who is knocking 50, celebrates the 25th anniversary of his biggest-grossing movie, Titanic.

dailytelegraph • 12th February 2022

‘Miserable’ Neighbours no loss for world’s top fan

First came the shock Neighbours is cancelled, then came the news their biggest fan - my dad - doesn't care.

dailytelegraph • 2nd April 2022

Why memorials are better than funerals

A memorial, like one held for cricketer Shane Warne, is much better than a funeral — it’s a chance to celebrate someone’s life, as opposed to weeping over their death, Kerry Parnell writes.

dailytelegraph • 20th August 2022

Has video killed the Instagram star?

Why influencers are having to dance for their likes.

The Sunday Telegraph • 19th June 2022

So what if new age Jane Austen is all bonnets, no knickers?

It is a truth universally acknowledged that studios are never going to stop ripping the bodices out of period dramas so perhaps it’s time fans embraced it, writes Kerry Parnell.

The Sunday Telegraph • 29th May 2022

Mamma Mia, Here They Go Again

My review of the new ABBA Voyage in London, for The Sunday Telegraph.

The Sunday Telegraph • 5th September 2021

Would you trust an algorithm to choose your next lipstick?

From foundation to hair-dye, I go online beauty shopping, with mixed results...

Australian Women's Weekly • 25th February 2021

The Kindness of Strangers

When Kerry Parnell and partner Antony learned their baby son Teddy had a rare genetic disorder their life became a terrifying whirl of hospitals and procedures, their sanctuary in that storm was Ronald McDonald House.

The Sunday Telegraph • 3rd January 2021

Lose the lockdown luggage: your mind and body makeover

Start 2021 lighter in body and spirit with this complete fitness plan for The Sunday Telegraph

Woman and Home • 1st July 2019

How forest bathing healed my heart

Losing my son shattered my life. But the embrace of trees and green spaces slowly helped me to rediscover joy.

The Saturday Telegraph • 5th September 2020

The sex secrets of Jane Austen

On the 25th anniversary of Colin Firth's Mr Darcy, I reveal why Jane Austen was a lot saucier than we thought.

The Sunday Telegraph • 9th August 2020

A-Beauty

It's been dubbed A-beauty - the Aussie beauty brands doing big business around the world.

The Sunday Telegraph • 24th May 2020

Feel-good fashion

Why buying local makes you look and feel great.

Marie Claire • 8th April 2020

Why books can stop you losing the plot

Feeling down or struggling with low-level anxiety? Turns out biblio-therapy could be the answer.

Marie Claire • 4th April 2019

The Dangers To Be Aware Of When Backpacking Down Under

A gap year in Oz is a rite of passage for many women. But many backpackers discover it's dangerous Down Under. My report for Marie Claire.

The Telegraph • 2nd December 2017

Underwater travel, vegan fashion and personalised TV: the hottest trends of 2018

From underwater travel to CBD beauty products, my trend forecast for The Daily Telegraph. And yes, it came true!

The Times • 26th October 2017

Why Xennials are different

There’s a new name for the in-betweeners: Meet the Xennials. My trend report for The Times.