Words by Sadie Smith 
Autumn has gone and taken strategically layered outfits with it, leaving behind bundled-up students stumbling their way through windy Cathays. Puffer coats, joggers, and oversized scarves have seized the Cardiff student population; famed for their ability to provide cozy vibes in a way that a trench coat simply canÔÇÖt.
If you choose to venture out to Lidl, a life hack predominantly used among the girls of Cathays is the ÔÇÿbalaclava scarfÔÇÖ. A last-minute solution to the age-old issue of being caught in the rain, the ÔÇÿbalaclava scarfÔÇÖ saves your hair and makeup when youÔÇÖve left the house hoodless. Whilst covering your face and hair against the elements is not a new phenomenon, using your Acne Studios dupe to shield from the Cathays climate is. Although bundling up doesnÔÇÖt initially scream style, pairing the ÔÇÖbalaclava scarfÔÇÖ with a coffee and claw clip creates a Bridget Jones-like balance between disheveled and put together. Add a coffee and youÔÇÖre walking to your lecture feeling slightly weathered but energized.
My last observation of the ÔÇÿbalaclava scarfÔÇÖ comes with a warning ÔÇô the danger of sacrificing your peripheral vision is something to be considered when crossing roads, so make sure not to wrap up whilst wearing headphones!
Words by Annalise Dellow
As the colder months approach, we witness the Cathays fashion scene change from mini
skirts, camis, and jorts making way for the warmer alternative of jeans and joggers particularly the Canterbury joggers this year! Originating as a trend within sports teams, these joggers have swiftly evolved into a prominent fashion choice among Cardiff students; emblematic of both comfort and style.
A Cathays favorite ÔÇô and perfect to pair with joggers ÔÇô is the infamous claw clip. A trend triumphantly brought back from the ÔÇÿ90s gracing the locks of individuals, from runways to Cathays streets. The claw clip has emerged as the preferred hair accessory for people seeking convenience and style… especially helping us students out on greasy hair Thursdays!
To complete this staple outfit comes the bold presence of Ugg Boots ÔÇô or fake Uggs, affectionately known as “fuggs”. But the Welsh weather, especially on those rainy days that Cathays is renowned for, poses a serious threat to the practicality of this wardrobe choice. Those who want to combine style with weather-appropriate clothing face a dilemma between the practicality of the Uggs suede exterior and the infamous Welsh rain.
Words by Olivia Griffin
Struggling for winter fashion inspiration? You needn’t look further than the streets of CF24.
My ten-minute commute to Uni through the glorious Cathays can be like walking through a real-life Pinterest board, and often leaves me wanting to frantically scroll on Vinted for jackets, scarves, and hats inspired by a plethora of different outfits I see on a daily basis.
Fur coats have especially piqued my interest this season; long cream/beige ones to be super specific, but any fur coat makes an outfit look instantly elevated. Paired with wide-leg joggers, a hoodie, and a bright-colored skinny scarf I would never be able to tell youÔÇÖd been out till 3 AM the night before. Dark denim is another one of my favorite winter trends this season, as well as denim-on-denim. An indigo blue co-ord paired with a red scarf and Adidas trainers are what dreams are made of. Another plus to dark blue denim is that it doesnÔÇÖt have to be washed so often ÔÇô jeans take approximately 5 business days to dry in our beloved Cathays.
As a Cardiff student, I canÔÇÖt help but notice the absence of blue shirts and chinos over the past few weeks. But fear not, the Cardiff Uni quarter-zip will grace your eyes on a regular basis; we get it, you play for the Uni team.┬á
