Body Image

As a generation we are surrounded by an online presence of ‘influencers’ and an ever evolving beauty standard; more and more young people are turning to plastic surgery to ‘fix’ their ‘flaws’. ...

Social media can often get in the way of how we view ourselves and although we can sit with friends and family and admit this, sometimes we need an extra reminder. If you have not already heard of the I_Weigh movement on Instagram, then it is time to check...

All of us can relate to feeling fragile from time to time, especially in the thick of deadlines, homesickness and whatever other obstacles uni frequently presents. Impact spoke to Emily Riby, a volunteer for Student Minds, who told us about the work they do to help support those who...

The Miss Amazing Beauty Pageant describes itself as “a four-day celebration of the abilities and strengths of girls and women with disabilities”, and is in essence an opportunity to celebrate individual qualities and talents. On the surface, this appears to be a wonderfully empowering scheme for disabled girls who...

There’s no denying that Kim Kardashian is an astute, savvy and successful business woman. She’s manipulated the image obsessed, materialistic society that she lives in to her advantage, and has managed to turn herself into a global brand. Hands up to her. The fact that stripping off is probably...

Impact Style debates whether Keira Knightley baring all in a recent shoot for Interview magazine was a viable form of protest.  A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION This August Keira Knightley gave permission for an image of her topless to be published in Interview magazine, under the condition that it was...