• A mural of the Zodiac wheel

    Zodiac Signs: Making Choices

    As I get older, I seem to be becoming more and more like the characteristics of my zodiac sign - a Gemini. Innate solitary nature: check, like routine: check, indecision: check. But is this the same for everyone? Is there any actual real meaning behind these star signs and...
  • Woman wearing a midi skirt on a beach

    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....
  • A green tree

    Can Trees Communicate and Feel Emotions?

    Ella Pilson For the first time over the Christmas holidays, I watched Avatar. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect with bad reviews after the first film, ranging from its three hour long length, the special effects not outweighing the costs or for some the underwhelming storyline. However, I...
  • A lit candle with a hand over the top of the flame

    The Candle and the Mind

    Ella Pilson  Are you a candle lover? If you are, you’re not alone – the global market size valuing $533.5 million in 2020. An estimated 2.13 million people buying packs of these fragrances at a time. If not, what would you say if I told you that they could...
  • A woman with messy hair and a scarf

    The Frazzled Englishwoman Aesthetic

    Whether intentional or not, we can all relate to that ‘running out of the door’ look: the toothpaste on the side of the mouth, the odd socks and spilt coffee on a fresh blouse. While idealised in the movies, it can be accidentally actualised in that every-day morning rush....
  • Photo of a Christmas dinner spread

    Alternatives To Turkey At Christmas

    An exhaustive look into alternatives you could have to Turkey for your Christmas Dinner! Find out more here......
  • Photo of a crown

    Regulations and Rebellions: the Meaning Behind Royal Fashion

    There’s a reason why you don’t see the Duchess of Cambridge wearing long, fluorescent fake nails, streaking blue hair, or a dangerously low-cut top. Royal fashion makes a statement and even the tiniest details having a wider symbolic message. Their outfits reflect their status as leaders and ambassadors of...