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    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....
  • December Book Of The Month: The Holiday

    Gemma Cockrell Nottingham-based author T M Logan’s third novel, The Holiday, tells the tale of Kate, Rowan, Jennifer and Izzy who have been friends since their first day of university. This year, they will turn forty, so have decided to mark the milestone with a week’s holiday in a...
  • A Festive Formula: What Makes The Perfect Christmas Movie?

    Emily Fletcher It’s an age-old debate: what really makes up a good Christmas movie? Does it just have to be set at Christmas or does it also need to have themes relating to the spirit of the season? To remain impartial I’ve avoided particular points of contention (like Die...