• Fashion and Feminism: Opinions on the Emma Watson Vanity Fair Controversy

    Appearing in March’s issue of Vanity Fair, Emma Watson’s ‘topless’ shoot prompted controversy over what it means to be a feminist. It made me question if an individual’s clothing and style choices impact how seriously they are taken? Maturing from Hermione to Belle in @beautyandthebeast is a true coming-of-age...
  • “Skin-Free Skin” – Stella McCartney Culls the Need for Killing

    I am sure most of you have seen the news by now; proclaimed animal activist (and all-round icon) Stella McCartney unveiled her ‘skin-free-skin’ at the recent Paris Fashion Week. Her catwalk consisted primarily of luxuriously minimalist nude and tan outfits, which drew focus to the aesthetics of the materials...
  • Model Mistreatment – Balenciaga Stands Accused

    It’s that time of the year again where designers come together in arguably the world’s best dressed city and showcase their exquisite designs to set the latest trends for this year’s seasons. I am writing about none other than the highly esteemed Paris Fashion Week. Unfortunately, this year Fashion...
  • Style Profile: Sam and Nic Chapman – Making Professional Makeup Accessible to Us All

    Whether a professional makeup artist or someone whose extent of their makeup collection is a well-loved mascara, most makeup wearers own a Real Techniques product. If not, they will most certainly be aware of its presence; their award-winning brushes stand out in the seemingly endless makeup aisles. However, many...
  • Impact Style talks to Wayne Stocks of Preloved Vintage Kilo

    Being avid vintage fans here at Impact Style, we were ecstatic when we were invited to interview the organiser of Preloved Vintage Kilo, Wayne Stocks, and access rails and rails of retro fashion! Here Wayne tells us about his worldwide travels in search of the perfect garments, and his...
  • Spotlight on LGBT+ Instagram Fashion Icons

    Fashion is, for some, the ultimate mode of self-expression, and as February is LGBT History month, what better way to combine the two than take a look at some amazing LGBT+ fashion inspiration? From celebrities to less well-known style icons, if you’re Instagram is running dry, take a look...
  • Impact Style talks to Bekki Brennan

    London Fashion Week is one of the ‘Big Four’ fashion showcases of the world (Milan, Paris, New York and London). It is essentially the epicentre of fashion; full of big, imposing names like Simon Rocha, Anya Hindmarch, Mulberry and more. So imagine you are a 22 year old, in...