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    From Love Island to Fat Monica: How TV Affects Beauty Standards

    As a society, we have long been wrapped up in striving for the ‘perfect’ body, flawless skin or shiny hair. I am definitely guilty of comparing myself to a beauty standard that probably can’t be achieved on a student budget, or maybe can’t even be achieved in real life....
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    The Hemline Index: Fashion Theory or Farcical?

    The Hemline Index was a theory proposed in the book ‘The Economics of Fashion’ (1928) by Paul Nystrom. This western spectacle suggests that stock prices move in the same direction as the hemlines of women’s dresses, getting shorter in times of economic prosperity and longer in times of recession....
  • Buying and Selling Online: How to Make (Most) of Your Money Back

    Nowadays, most people are familiar with online resale platforms such as Vinted, but how do people use these platforms successfully? Selling items for the best prices and finding bargains? Welcome to Zoe Waite's how-to guide for shopping and selling online. From eBay to DEPOP this is all you need...
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    Defining Decades: Why 60s Fashion Is So Iconic

    When we think of iconic fashion eras, a lot of us are quick to mention the 70s that give us the much-loved flares, and the bold fashion of the 80s. Or perhaps its the y2k looks that we see all over Instagram, reminiscent of the early 2000s. According to...
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    Forever Chemicals: Is Make-Up Doing More Harm Than Good?

    For those of us who choose to wear makeup, most often it’s to enhance the appearance of our skin; whether it be for that effortless glow or simply to convey the impression that we get a full eight hours sleep. But with the recent news that major cosmetic brands...
  • Feng Shui 101: Should Students Be Harnessing The Power of Feng Shui?

    Sophie Bryer is no expert concerning the principles of feng shui; however, the practice and its principles of harnessing positive energy (qi) into our lives and pushing away negativity is what intrigues her the most about this ancient Chinese practice....
  • 2022: A Year of Fashion or Flops?

    After two years of living in joggers and hoodies thanks to lockdowns, 2022 finally allowed fashion to thrive. Fashion weeks were back on, influencers were back to posing in dream destinations and we were buying new going-out outfits again. From funky cowboy boots to the ‘clean girl aesthetic’, we...