Words by Katie Storrie The one thing that excites me most about travelling is that it not only allows you to immerse yourself in new cultures and experiences, but also allows you to connect with people from across the world both online and in person. I have always reached out to travel influencers and social media to gain insight into travel. The online community is … Continue reading How Virtual Communities Inspire Aspiring Travellers
During our first ever term at university, many of us scuttle in and out of the shared kitchen sheepishly: anxious about who we will run into. Living in halls with strangers, it becomes easy to get away with things. No longer under the watchful eye of our parents, bad habits have the freedom to breed excessively.┬á Binge drinking, living on pot noodles, and staying up … Continue reading How Eating Disorders Can Go Unnoticed At University
In the enduring struggle for civil rights, the unyielding spirit of Black women has been a driving force, yet their monumental contributions remain shrouded in shadows of history. Battered by the duality of racism and patriarchy, Black women have long known the pain of being overlooked and their ideas being sidelined. As Malcom X aptly stated ÔÇÿThe most disrespected person in America is the Black … Continue reading Matriarchs Of The Civil Rights Movement
Words by Josef Swindell In the process of reading or purchasing a second hand book you will make a connection with another human. Second hand books are valuable due to this as you gain an association with a book that could have easily been neglected or thrown away. You could even learn the thoughts of previous owners due to a books annotations. These are only … Continue reading The Value of the Book itself: How Second Hand Books Bring People Together.
Words by Megan Evans With festival season hopefully just around the corner and the pandemic ceasing to a hopeful close, many of us are ready to fully embrace the summer with bright coloured clothing, as many accessories you can fit on your body as possible, and two pieces that will do more than getting a watchful eye of your peers. I absolutely adore the fashion … Continue reading The return of Festival Fashion
Words by Phoebe Bowers In this yearÔÇÖs RupaulÔÇÖs Drag Race UK we were introduced to two fantastic non-binary queens. One of which in particular stole our hearts and became an instant fan-favourite. This is ÔÇÿnot a joke, just a factÔÇÖ: Bimini Bon Boulash. The UK Drag Race star is now quite literally taking the fashion world by storm. At the end of March 2021 Bimini … Continue reading Bimini Bon Boulash: Taking The Fashion World By Storm
Words by Natalie Wilson Currently gripping the SS 21ÔÇÖ collections of the fashion world are both timeless and timelessly unpopular trends. I am very aware that in the period between submitting this article and its moment of publication, some of my most unpopular fashion opinions will have been forecast as ÔÇÿfashion forwardÔÇÖ in a TikTok. Inevitably, I too will succumb to this pressure of conforming … Continue reading Unpopular Fashion Opinions
Words by Dominic Bramley-Carr Openly queer-owned and queer-targeted businesses are few and far between, especially in the typically conformative beauty world. A lot of the time, queer people are brought to the forefront by brands alongside Pride palettes, normally for one month a year. However, weÔÇÖve compiled a list of amazing LGBTQ+ beauty brands, many of which aim to fight stereotypes and redefine the beauty … Continue reading LGBTQ+ Beauty Brands to Support
Words by Daisy-Mai Pulford It is undeniable that we have become hugely accustomed to seeing celebs promote their newest beauty range on our social media newsfeeds, with a range of celebs cashing in on the beauty industry, from Youtubers to influencers and even singers. However, the rising popularity in celebs creating beauty lines raises concerns as to whether their newest business venture is one that … Continue reading Celebrity Beauty Brands: quality products or shameless cash grab?
Words by Suraya Kazzuz Dearest Reader, The time has come to place out bets, for the upcoming social season. Take the young Bridgerton clan, whose outfits have garnered much attention. Consider the household of the Baron Featherington. The three young mistresses of the estate have been unfairly mocked for their vibrant dress. Who could forget, of course, the Queen herself in her elegant, decadent gowns? … Continue reading The Fashion of Bridgerton
words by: Abi Edwards The 1980s has been remembered for its iconic fashion evolution, such as Princess DianaÔÇÖs wedding dress, Katharine Hamnett t-shirts and acid wash jeans. It is also famous for the innovative musical styles and subcultures which emerged at the start of the decade. David Bowie and Prince were both the epitome of innovation within pop music culture, being known for their unique … Continue reading Bowie and Prince ÔÇô The Male Style Icons of the 80s
Foreword by Kat Mallett It’s always nostalgic looking back through old holiday albums (on our phone or otherwise) to relive some of our most cherished memories in the sun, snow or anywhere in between. From the people, to the culture, to the food, there are so many different elements that can make a holiday particularly special or memorable. Here are just a few handpicked moments … Continue reading A Trip Down Memory Lane
Words and images by Mazy Wyeth The city of Cardiff is well-known for the vibrancy of its city centre which contains an array of shops, ranging from retail giants Urban Outfitters and Bershka to the small, independent shops located in the depths of the cities various arcades. Amongst these arcades lie CardiffÔÇÖs jewellery shops that are often hidden from view due to their small size … Continue reading The Best Independent Jewellery Shops in Cardiff
by Katie Chester Black Friday is a huge day for shoppers with access to amazing discounts perfect to treat yourself or others, especially with Christmas fast approaching. With access to so many deals, however, there is no doubt it can also be extremely stressful. To help combat any panic buying and ensure you really do get the best savings, I have put together some advice … Continue reading A Guide to Black Friday Shopping
Words by Sarah Belger / Image by Nils Nedel Getting bored of grey skies and cold nights? Planning your next trip abroad might not be too high on your list of priorities at the moment with travel being restricted even within the UK, never mind worldwide, but we can still dream about what the world has to offer once the pandemic is over and the … Continue reading How Can Travel Benefit Me?
Image by Ian Schneider Foreword by Kat Mallett Visiting new countries and exploring faraway lands is quite simply unbeatable. However, like everything, there can be some challenging, difficult or simply embarrassing times along the way, that subsequently become burnt in your memory forever. Here are just some of those stories that are too great not to be shared… Words by Evie Rowlands When you think … Continue reading The Weird and the Wonderful: Travel Stories
by Joshua Allen The past few years have seen a dramatic rise in the mainstream coverage and interest in gender-neutral fashion, especially within 2020, from challenging the stigma surrounding men wearing certain clothing items, such as skirts, to numerous celebrities being seen in more gender neutral outfits for high profile events like award ceremonies. Gender neutral fashion is becoming more and more popular as the … Continue reading Gender Neutral Fashion
Artwork by Ellie Hutchings Iceland – Words by Kat Mallett Winter is now officially in full swing, with infinite grey skies and chilly mornings. Although holidaying is less common during these colder months, it is as good a time as any to visit a new place. A winter vacation offers a totally different experience, with new and exciting opportunities, such as skiing and Christmas markets. … Continue reading The Places We Wish We Could Be This Winter
Words and images by Kat Mallett Going to university comes with a multitude of challenges, decisions and opportunities. It is drilled into students from the outset to make the most of their time at university, and seize every experience offered to them. With this in mind, when I attended a first-year lecture in which we told about the possibility to study abroad, I was at … Continue reading Living Abroad Series: Dunedin
By Ella Clucas A few years ago, the premise of celebrating Easter without consuming eggs, meat or dairy seemed near impossible. It was animal products or nothing as far as chocolate was concerned, and a genuinely good replacement for a bit of roast lamb was out of the picture. Over the last three years or so, however, weÔÇÖve witnessed a surge in the demand for … Continue reading A Vegan Easter
