Culture, commentary, chic speak: a little (croissant-like) treat

I’m Hayley — an Australian writer, editor, and curious creative currently based in London (for now). A romantic at heart, bon vivant by habit, and retro-chic devotee by choice, I enjoy storytelling with truth, depth and celebration — with a dash of day-drunk whimsy.

Formerly, the digital editor of Harper’s BAZAAR Australia/New Zealand and Esquire Australia, my work spans fashion, lifestyle, travel and design — blending nostalgic references with forward-thinking insight. I’ve interviewed the likes of Julianne Moore, Zendaya, Naomi Campbell, Troye Sivan, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Camila Morrone, Gisele Bündchen, and more. Now, I’m bouncing between titles — enjoying the freedom of word flow and a mix of bucket list and unexpected opportunities overseas.

As for this newsletter? Pepp Talk offers thoughtful (mostly) fortnightly dispatches — let’s not pinky swear on it — across a few rotating series. From the staying power of trends in “Shelf Life;” and celebrating female voices (and female words) in “She Wrote, We Read;” to those buttery voice-note musings and shower thoughts in “Blooming Away,” as well as the story behind the Story with “Where Was She Now?” — this is a home for cultural reflections, vignettes and (hopefully) pause-worthy reading.

You can follow me on Instagram, and see more of my work at hayleypeppin.squarespace.com.