• Why the #nomakeup Trend Marks the Beginning of a Revolution

    If you’ve been on social media at all recently, you’ll have seen plenty on the VMAs. In particular, the fact that Alicia Keys and Alessia Cara both appeared on the red carpet sans makeup. Both singers performed at the MTV Video Music Awards, each without a swab of makeup,...
  • Inspiration, Lord Tennyson and Poetic Advice: Interview With Margaret Jean Taylor

    Impact Arts spoke with Margaret Jean Taylor, author of My World in Rhyme, on her experiences of writing her collection of poems  and also some of the key steps in getting her work published. What inspired you to begin writing poetry?  I had the desire to express my reactions to...
  • Summer Beauty Fixes That Won’t Break The Bank

    As the school year draws to a close once again, your excitement for upcoming festivals, holidays, parties etc, is most likely reaching its’ pinnacle. However, you are a bit low on cash as those post-exam celebrations have loosened those purse strings more than you would have liked. Not to...
  • Winter Beauty

    Is wintry weather causing a make-up mayhem? With the frosty season approaching, it is often difficult to know which colour palate to use and how to cover up pale, dry and often reddening skin. These tips and tricks will help you perfect a stylish winter look whatever the weather. Hydrate your skin:...
  • Why size in fashion still matters

    “The worst of all is that Vogue is proud to continue championing this level of thinness” “Surely they could have chosen a less shocking image?” “Was this photo necessary?”* These are just snippets of the comments left on Vogue’s Facebook page following the release of one of the three covers...
  • Style News 13-20/10/14

    This week in Style…  1. Alexander Wang for H&M  News of an H&M collaboration always sends shivers of excitement down my spine, however the upcoming launch of Alexander Wang for the popular high street store sends downright shock waves coursing through me. In the much anticipated collection, due to...