Toronto Mens Fashion Week, which ran from August 19th to the 25th, was the first of many fashion weeks that are upcoming next month. In its 3rd edition, the menswear collections for Spring/Summer 2016 made our hearts flutter and wish for spring to hurry up already to see┬áthe trends in action, even though we are just starting fall! Editor Jamila Gandhi brings you an overview … Continue reading TOM*FW: A Review
Natasha Vaughan tells the story of the importance of key wardrobe pieces Grandmas and old aunties in boucle zip cardigans joke about needing Gok Wan to wave his magic wand over their wardrobe, and five years ago, I might have agreed with them. Oh, poor Gok! Stick your feet up and give it a rest, my love. Once weÔÇÖve seen one colour-pop trench coat weÔÇÖve … Continue reading The Power of the Capsule Wardrobe
Kirsty Fardell gives us a run down of the best foundations on a student budget.┬á M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid -┬ú21.50 at M.A.C ┬á This is a great, flawless foundation for a natural matte finish complete with buildable medium coverage. It helps to absorb and disperse oil for combination or oily skin, as well as containing moisturising ingredients. The colour matches M.A.C provide are also suited … Continue reading Student-Friendly Beauty – Foundations
Kirsty Fardell talks us through the best powders on the market for a student budget.┬á Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder – ┬ú3.99 at Boots This is a great product to keep a shiny face at bay. There is little worse than seeing club photos with a bright flash highlighting your oily face from the night before, so this saviour is a must-carry product. It doesnÔÇÖt … Continue reading Student-Friendly Beauty – Powders
Julien MacdonaldÔÇÖs Autumn/ Winter and Spring/Summer 2014 collections both featured many standout pieces. Unlike many other collections, which stuck to simple black and white, Julien injected nudes, gold, silver, green, blue and red tones to make distinctive pieces. He also incorporated longer hem lines with most dresses knee length or full length, with the sleeve length also following suit. The clothes are clearly not designed … Continue reading LFW 2014: Best Collection
ItÔÇÖs a new year and that means some great new fashion trends!┬áAdmittedly, itÔÇÖs been a cold and wet start to the year, but contrary to the weather outside, the fashion forecast for 2014 looks brighter than ever.┬áFrom classic checked patterns to loud and proud slogan-bearing t-shirts, this yearÔÇÖs styles are diverse and there is something for everyone. Nothing says spring like soft pastel colours. True, … Continue reading Spring Trend: Pastels
The length of a tea skirt falls between a maxi and a midi. Whilst the growing spectrum of hemlines may seem pedantic, the images conjured up of Alice in Wonderland style tea parties makes it all seem not so ÔÇÿmad hatterÔÇÖ. Although being pioneered as a spring trend by brand Alice + Olvia┬áthe tea skirt can be seen in many other S/S14 runways and is … Continue reading Spring Trend (Editors Pick) – Tea Skirts with Cropped Tops
Behind the scenes at Burbidge Studios fashion shoot for Quench Magazine, shot at Keep the Faith Social Club Keep The Faith Social Club is neatly situated in Royal Arcade, just off the hustle of the Hayes. The bespoke barber-come-tattoo parlour provides a safe haven of vintage charm met with a modern twist.┬á Whether you are looking for a new haircut, a wet shave, tattoo or … Continue reading Keep The Faith ÔÇô Behind the Scenes
Urban Outfitters is known to be a hub of (over-priced) hipster apparel. Coined for being the heart of urban trends for all those cool kids with fixie bikes and five panel hats. Stereotypes aside, I actually really enjoy splashing out in my local Urban. Yes, I could pick up this bohemian dress in my nearest charity shop. But, much like the Apple brand, it is … Continue reading A new year, and a new controversy for Urban Outfitters
It pays to be prepared. Don’t let niggles spoil your evening. Lip and cheek tint ÔÇô De-clutter with multi-purpose products Wipes ÔÇô For inevitable smudges and spills A bobble and bobbly pins ÔÇô Damage control for a number of scenarios┬á Perfume sample ÔÇôYou certainly donÔÇÖt want to be lugging a bottle of perfume around but if youÔÇÖre the sociable type who likes to have a … Continue reading 5 NYE fashion and beauty handbag essentials
Velour is an essential in everyoneÔÇÖs party wardrobe this winter, just like the last couple of winters. With high street stores and designers alike including the fabric in their collections year after year, itÔÇÖs becoming a bit of a classic. So what keeps drawing us back to this cheeky little look? Most definitely it has something to do with the air of luxury that velour … Continue reading Trend watch: Velour
Kirsty Fardell┬átakes a look at the best blushers for your money; whether it’s a long-lasting tint or classic powder, we’ve got something for you. Rimmel London Stay Blushed! – ┬ú4.49 at Boots This liquid cheek tint is great for long lasting colour ┬á- you wont need to use a brush or even top it up. The lightweight formula works by staining cheeks, but … Continue reading Student-Friendly Beauty – Blusher
Smoky, super sleek or smudged; eyeliners have an ability to reshape the eye, making them appear larger and more animated.┬áKirsty Fardell has investigated three of the best eyeliners in the student market. L’Oreal Superliner Gel Intenza in Pure Black – ┬ú9.99 in Superdrug This gel eye liner comes in a small glass pot with the perfect eyeliner brush. Gel liners are great for creating the … Continue reading Student-Friendly Beauty – Eyeliner
Charlie Mock┬átakes to the streets to search out what we should be wearing this winter in order to keep warm and stay on trend without drowning under a mountain of knitwear.┬á Will’s a charity shop scavenger so found his outfit at bargain prices. Knitwear is essential as the temperatures are dropping and, who doesn’t love a good pair of Doc Martens to finish of a … Continue reading Street Style
Beauty writer Kirsty Fardell gives us the lowdown on the best student-budget friendly mascaras. All Time Favourite: LÔÇÖOreal Paris False Lash Flutter Mascara in Midnight Extra Black – ┬ú10.99 from Boots OR ┬ú7.99 delivered from feelunique.com I stumbled across this mascara only because it was on offer during the summer, but now I canÔÇÖt imagine using an alternative. It has LÔÇÖOrealÔÇÖs usual favourite comb style … Continue reading Student-Friendly Beauty – Mascara
Fashion writer Francesca Gardner┬átook a trip down to Cardiff fashion’s worst kept secret to delve into the treasures it holds after a year in service to the city’s most dedicated style seekers… ┬á Having recently celebrated their first year anniversary, it seemed the perfect time to explore and uncover the secrets of Cardiff Fashion Quarter. Found hidden away in an old converted cinema on Womanby … Continue reading Cardiff Fashion Quarter: A Year of Independence
Menswear writer┬áJonathan Keys┬ágives his insight on the habit that we just can’t seem to kick… Trainer here, trainer there, trainers are everywhere! Modern day fashion has embraced the trainer and put a retro spin on it. Ever since the success of the Nike Blazer range, every reputable sports brand; Reebok, New Balance and Asics to name but a few have released their own lines of … Continue reading Trainer here, trainer there…
Firmly placing itself within CardiffÔÇÖs Fashion Calendar, Cardiff Fashion WeekÔÇÖs showcase revealed upcoming A/W 13 trends from high street retailers and independent brands. One key trend was modernism, reflected within the monochrome colour palette, but also more predominantly within the structured, clear-cut silhouettes. Leathers and Tartan were key textures, nodding to the current inherent A/W punk trend, but also adding a touch of luxury through … Continue reading A night at Cardiff Fashion Week
Adidas Originals x Stella McCartney SS14 After cladding out the GB Team for the London 2012 Olympics, Stella McCartney and Adidas have returned for another, perhaps unconventional collaboration. This time it is not McCartneyÔÇÖs lack of ÔÇÿBritishnessÔÇÖ that has caused up a stir, but her choice of runway. McCartney opted for a less conventional means of showcasing her Adidas collection, using aerial yoga, synchronised swimming, … Continue reading ItÔÇÖs fasercise, baby
The fashion girls review high street cosmetics store Lush’s new range ‘Emotional Brilliance’. Continue reading “Lush: ‘if it’s naked, it’s fresh’”
