CARBON Issue 21

BA HONS

Fashion and Beauty Media Come & Join Us!

Issue 21 of Carbon has been created by the first year BA Hons Fashion and Beauty Media students, and is our second edition ever created by us. If you enjoy fashion and beauty then the course allows you to express creativity through your work. You can learn so much such as creating magazines, professional photography and you have access to Adobe software!

Photography by Lily Dawson-Smith and Modelling by Grace Dagnall

Welcome to Issue 21 our festive edition. Our Carbon team have loved creating this issue for you, focusing on all things festive. Our fashion, beauty, lifestyle, careers and art and culture editors have made sure you have all the staples ready for this most wonderful time of the year - not to mention a heads up for all those early 2023 trends. Grab yourself a hot chocolate and snuggle down and enjoy our features like getting the best Christmas glow up, predictions for 2023 (spoiler alert- you will need a trench coat!), how to avoid seasonal depression and an interview with “villain” from Selling Sunset, Christinne Quinn and how she transformed her career from Real Estate to Model - we have enough content for you to unwrap and keep you occupied until the ‘big day’.

We’ve worked hard to make sure that this edition is packed with all the sparkle and festive sprit you need and look forward to receiving your comments on this Issue 21. Visit us on insta @carbononcampus or head over to www. carbonmagazine.co.uk and download the edition to read on your Ipad, laptop or phone.

Just three months ago, our team met each other for the first time and now we have just put our second edition to bed learning so much on the way. We are loving life as Carbon’s newest editorial team and already feel like a creative family - we hope you enjoy our efforts as much as we have enjoyed producing them?

Personally, I have really enjoyed being the editor of Issue 21, and I am so proud of my team. It has been an amazing experience leading the team. This is me signng out until 202. What a year 2022 has been! Have a wonderful Christmas and we will see you for issue 22 in the new year.

Jenna Mai Swales

From page 8

The way she wears it Double denim Out of the woods

Cowboy boots Scandinavian minimalism Trench weather

Eighties Revival Girls just wan to have funds Smart is the new casuals Forget the dress go for the set Skiwear Streetwear

One dress 3 Ways Emily in Paris The parchute lookbook Fav winter coats Turtle necks Hadids Iconic looks Ugg dupes New romantics Step into 2023 Footwear trends 2023 The monster in our closet

Beauty

From page 110

All about that base Winter eye candy Pucker up, Santer! DIY Natural Skincare Bronzed up for winter Future beauty Slick back hair Winter glow Get the winter glow Healthy hair New Year? New Skin Winter Skin Gloss Boss Keepin’ it short Sustainable bathroom products

Contents Fashion

It’s literally underwear Cottage Couture Get your claws out Downtown girl Popping platforms Funk to Funky Cloud nine comfort Lavender haze Get your funk on Material girl Eurphoria Winter velvet Seasonal sparkle Rouched all night Christmas party ready Glowing for cchristmas 12 days pf lingerie Unwrap me Sparkle and shine Nightwear fit for the north Get that bag Outfits inspired by christmas movies Winter warmers Baby it is cold outside

The frost bitten look Stocking fillers

Non - surgical beauty TikTok beauty brands Seamless skin, your flawless fliter Fox eye makeup

Lifestyle

From page 190

Slient Warriors

Gen-Z Guide to Southampton Inside the Shein machine Gen- Z dealing with anxiety Winter blues Seasonal Depressions The next generation of menstruation

Sports on the sidelines Model 101 BeReal An injection of the beauty Style your zodaic sig Get that festive feeling Christmas gift guide How to festify your christmas space n a budget Box It Up Christmas Cocktails Boxing Day Blessings Festive Fragrance Wonderful winter

Winter treats for you Christmas crackers Wrap your presents and help the planet Dates Yule do Give the gift of giving this christmas

Careers

From page 156

Ekin-Su X Oh Polly The life of Ariel

The creator of maximalist outfits

The ghosts of Gucci’s past Sunset strut In her shoes SisterandSeekers Stormzy’s journey Edward Enniful Fashion Roadman Careers in fashion Blooming Success Olivia Skingle’s career

Art & Culture

From page 244

Christmas in Krakow Crazy beauty standards around the world Europe Traditions

Punk Revival Death of the perfect feed

Contributors

Editor in Chief - Rachel Lamb

Art Director in Chief - John Whalvin

Editor - Jenna Swales

Deputy Editor - Chika Umekwe

Fashion Editors - Abbie Nash

Art Director - Thea Robins

Art& Culture Editor - Megan O’Hara

Beauty Editor - Grace Dagnall

Lifestyle Editor - Abi Dawkins

Careers Editor - Felicity Locker

Picture Editor - Elize Roberts

Social Media Manager - Megan Price

Sub Editor - Remy Mcfarlane, Chantelle Perano

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DOUBLE DENIM

If you love denim why not double it and embrace the full look.

Written and designed by Kinga Filipska. Photography by Jessica Gehlot, Megan O’Hara and Unsplashed

Double denim was and always will be in fashion, it started to be trendy in the 70s and 80s back then it was known as sequins and glamour. This trend is known mainly by Gen Z’s fascination with celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Britney Spears.

Denim is a range of different shades from light to dark blue depending on the process of the pigment known as indigo

Dark Indigo

Black

Light Wash Blue Grey

OUT OF THE

COWBOY BOOTS

Written and designed by Kinga Filipska

Cowboy boots were invented in 1800s in the plains and desert of the Midwest and far western United States. They were originally inspired by vaquero-style boot, and it come from Spain to the America in 1600s. However, in the fashion history of the cowboy boot started in the 1930s and 1940s. It started in Hollywood westerns.

Cowboy boots in 2022 are worn a lot by celebrities embracing the trend and making them look better than ever with all the styles, colours and patterns. Also on social media cowboy boots are becoming an aesthetic being created by other influencers.

asos cowboy boots

Scandinavian Minimalism

Written and designed by Megan O’Hara.

Photography by Kinga Filipska

How to emulate the famed simplistic scandi style in just 5 steps..

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

The first step in perfecting this style is the right basics. Having a wardrobe filled with basics to swap in and out, leaves you with the best bases to create minimalist outfits that look classy and timeless. A great place to start is with long sleeve and short sleeve t-shirts in a neutral colour palette. H&M offer good quality cotton t-shirts that are a great addition to your wardrobe.

Step two to creating your Scandinavian outift is your bottoms. This could include the perfect mini skirt, a pair of straight leg jeans or some tailored trousers. Zara is well known for their simple yet classy pieces and would be the perfect place to look for your ultimate bottoms.

Knitwear is your third stage of producing the perfect fit. Whether it be a striped fine knit or a oatmeal chunky knit, these are faultless additions to your capsule wardrobe. A great place to look for your perfect knit is H&M, which have some fabulous options this Winter period.

Simple shoes are the fourth step needed to create this iconic style. This could be some classic leather knee high boots, a pair of loafers or some siple white trainers. The perfect place to look for these pieces is Office, where you can find a combination of many different style of shoe.

The final step in completing your look is the perfect trench. This timeless overcoat tops off your outfit, giving a classy elegant look. This Winter Mango is selling this flawless trench that would be perfect at a very afforadable price.

and designed by Chantelle Perano

Here are 2 simple ways you can style your trench coat this winter. Firstly choose your trench coat. If you prefer styling lighter colours such as whites, beiges and creams, then go for a tan or beige trench coat. If you normally wear other colours such as black, grey, dark blue or any other dark colours, then you’d maybe be better off going for a black trench coat. If you just want to add some colour into what you wear, you could always wear khaki or any other colour you prefer. Or if your brave enough, try white.

If your going for a more casual look, for example, for running errands or shopping, then here’s what you could do. Trench coats would be the statement piece of the outfit so pairing it with a matching tracksuit is the easiest and most comfortable way of styling it while still looking put together.

To finish the look off, pair this with any trainers of you choice and now add accessories! A cap or sunglasses are always a good way of showing you put the effort in from head to toe, or if not, you could put your hair in an up-do and add some statement hoops. Here are how the outfits would look when they’ve been put together.

These are a few examples of how less casual outfits paired with trench coats could be styled in different ways.

Trench coats are such a great versatile item of clothing that is so easy to dress these up and you can use them for every occasion.

If you’re planning on wearing your trench out to a dinner, for example, you could style it with midi or mini dress. Whether it’s a matching colour for example cream under a tan coat, or a contrasting colour like black under a cream trench. This outfit can then be finished with a nice bag that matches the dress so that it doesn’t blend in with your coat and then depending on what time of the day it is, add a pair of sunnies! Pair with either boots or heels and you’re good to go.

For a more casual dressed up outfit, maybe for a day out in London or a day time date, style with a nice pair of trousers. For example, start with a light wash pair of jeans and either a bodysuit or a high-neck knitted jumper. Obviously finish it off with a pair of any sunglasses of your choice and a bag. For shoes, you could either wear trainers to make it more casual, or a pair of heeled boots to dress it up abit.

These are just a few of many ways you could style a trench coat this winter. There is no wrong or right, wear what makes you feel comfortable, but this goes to show that you can also wear the pieces you see others wear and think you wouldn’t be able to pull off or be able to style your self.

Have you been seeing influencers, celebrities or even just people you pass wearing trench coats, but think you wouldnt’t be able to pull one off? Then you should keep reading...

Eighties Revival

Keeping warm this winter with knitted leg wamers

How to style them and where to get them from Casual vs runway

How to style leg warmers. When wearing leg warmers, it is best to wear them in an outfit where you will be layering. A current new trend is to pair the legwarmers with some ugg boots, to spice up any outfit. White and cream leg warmers look their best and stand out the most when worn on top of black leggings and a tutrtle neck with any shoes of your choice. To add warmth to this outfit, a black puffer jacket with a white or cream knit scarf will definitley keep you snug whilst looking fashionable. As seen in the first image of the white leg warmers. A neutral toned skirt would create a cute chic outfit for Winter. all colours of leg warmers can be found at urban outfitters for less than £20

For a more runway, high end appearance, Double up on the layering and put together items you wouldnt think works but on the runway it would! Why not try colour matching your leg warmers with a utility skirt and different coloured corset with a mesh top over it. These style of outfits really make a statement if you are wanting to stand out amongst the crowd. For a more subtle but yet unusal way to style your leg warmers an all black outfit as seen on the right crazily works. why not mix your casual and going out clothes together. With the way the leg warmers have been colour matched to a pair of shoes, from afar it looks like your rocking a new style of below the knee boots.

Buy similar for £18 From UrbanOutfitters colour: Grey £18 From UrbanOutfitters colour: Cream

£18 From UrbanOutfitters colour: White Buy similar for £18 From UrbanOutfitters colour: Black

super cute ultra mini uggs

Everyone needs a pair of UGGs in their winter wardbrode! Get the dupe from Jack Wills for just £33

The ultimate North Face puffer the gucci fashion tights

Who else is desperate for a North Face puffer but doesnt have the budget? We’ve got you... head to Pull & Bear for the dreamy dupe that’s just £45!

We’ve all fallen in love with the Gucci fashion tights... level up your cosy winter fits with fashion tights from Zara, Primark and Boux Avenue. Price ranging from £5 - £13

the glam satin slip dress

Get that glam look for less! The viral sexy satin slip from Zara has been duped by Primark and its almost identical. Priced at £15 in Primark

Written and designed by Abbie Dawkins

SMART IS THE NEW CASUAL

GO FOR THE SET FORGET THE DRESS

Drop the dress this Christmas season and start styling the co ords! Co ords have flown into fashion this season and we can all agree that they have been a staple for all of our occasions this year. If you are struggling to find an outfit for your christmas party this year, we have you covered. We have found the best outfits to stand out from the crowd this christmas. Make sure you keep it simple and pair it with a simple heel and clutch as your outfit will definitely be the statement this year! Club L London is th place to look for yur christmas party...

Club L London

If you are a sparkle girl this Christmas, SLA have got you covered. Upgrading from the previous collections they have created a sparkle collection for this christmas. Embrace your inner CEO and all the girl boss vibes with a gold, bronze or silver fully sparkle suit. Or keep it simple with a pink sparkle shirt dress. My personal favourite from there collection would have to be the Prada Embellished dupe skirt aired with a black bralet and black diamonte cuff detailed blazer. I would run to the website, do not walk! The perfect showstopper moment and everyone will be asking where your outfit is from.

SLA The Label

Oh Polly are serving this year and they say that “Our Christmas party dresses are here to help you welcome party season in style! Prepare for all heads to be turning in your direction throughout the festive season. Christmassy co-ords and whether you’re celebrating with work, family or your besties, we have the Christmas party outfits to suit. The beauty of our Christmas co ords is that you can let them do the talking, only needing to add simple heels, a red lip and Hollywood waves for the gift that just keeps giving. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and it’s about to get a whole lot greater with our Christmas party dresses!”

Oh Polly

Go for a satin moment this christmas, also avaliable in black. This satin two piece is giving us all the classy and elegant vibes.

Buy the set for £95

Top £45

Trousers £55

SLA The Label have filled our inner child and given us all the sparkles and we couldn’t be more impressed...

Romi Diamonte Skirt- £59.00

Serena Top- £15.00

Thea Diamonte Cuff Blazer- £100.00

This is the perfcet casual chrsitmas outfit I have ever seen. satin cargi finsihed with a mesh overlay crop top. Wow we are in love!

Trouser- £47.00

Top- £33.00 Set- £80.00

Street wear Skiwear

New trend? It is now a fashion statement to wear ski outfits as an everyday winter outfit. Pieces are being sold in highstreet stores as well as high-end. Here’s a few pieces you could add into you winter wardrobe.

At the moment, moon boots are one of the most popolar item everyone is trying to get a hold of.

H&M have been a popular shop that people have been buying their skiwear from, especially for their ‘snow boots’.

The other main tredning item is ski coats, which isn’t surprising as who wouldn’t want a ski coat to keep extra warm in the cold weather.

Here is a high end ski coat from Prada which again, is perfect for someone who likes to wear designer brands.

Re-Nylon cropped down jacket £1,690

Laced padded boots £79.99

A more high-end version of snow boots are from Fendi. They are a similar style and perfect for people that want to pay more for a designer brand.

If you don’t feel like splashing the cash on a ski coat this year, this is a great option for you. you can also gey it in other colours or a longer version if you don’t want a cropped coat.

Sole et. Al Women’s Cropped Tech Puffer Jacket : Grey £140.00

FF knee-high snow boots

£ 950

Moon boot icon boots £65.00

As we all know, jumpsuits have been very in at the moment. This ski jumpsuit will keep you warmer than the ordinary jumpsuit, meaning it’s perfect for the cold British weather

Blue Ski Zip Up Knitted Jumpsuit £35.00

Dress One

3 Ways

Do You have black dress that you want to spice up for a night out!? Here is how, Get a simple black dress and glam it up with some heels, for this photo we paired the outfit with white heels to stand out and make a statment.Then to make your outfit even better add jewellry, for this we had matching gold earrings and necklace which matches the chain of the bag. Then to transform the dress so that it was not looking as basic, we had added a mesh top over the dress, this adds more dimensions to the outfit.

I chose this black dress because it is easy to pair things with and create different outfits for different occasions with. If you were to have a black satin dress it would be harder to dress down, unlike the material in this dress.

Outfit details:

Dress - Newlook £20

Mesh top - Prettylittlething £12

Bag - NewLook £14

Heels - Shein £11

Necklace - Vivienne Westwood £80

Earings - isawitfirst £6

For this outfit we went for a more casual approach, by doing this we removed the heels and replaced them with white trainers that featured green detailing which pulls in with the green on the varsity bomber jacket. You can get this jacket from boohoo or you can find dupes of this jacket from the tiktok shop or Shein. This is an outfit I would wear to grab lunch or run errands very casual but still stylish. A varsity jacket like this is the perfect staple for spring time so get one ready for the next season before they sell out! This jacket is nice and light and has enough room for you to fit a thin hoodie underneath for when the weather is colder. To make this outfit more suited to the winter season for December/ January feel free to add some fleece lined tights from primark and some black ear muffs and a scarf if needed. This outfit would also look good styled with some Dr Martens. If you are wanting to purchase this outfit here is where to grab the items!

Outfit details:

Shoes - reebok/ Asos £55 Dress - NewLook £14

Varsity jacket - Tiktok Shop £7.99

Lastly, For this outfit I have gone for more of a buisness appearance. To do this I swapped the varsity jacket out for a leather blazer, to carry on the leather look and styled the model with a pair of Dr Martens to tie it all together. This outfit is perfect for autumn/winter especially with the Dr Marten boots and the leather blazer, you could add fleece lined leggings or tights to add some warmth for the season. I think that this outfit would be great to wear to the office or even just to run errands. A leather blazer is a definite staple to have in your wardrobe, leather never goes out of fashion and neither will blazers so why not combine the two. This blazer also has additional room for layering, why not chuck a cozy jumper or a hoodie underneath it for winter! If you feel that there is too much black in this outfit feel free to accesorise it to bring in colour, a belt with a gold badge or a scarf will do the job. If you would like to recreate this outfit here are the details!

Outift details:

Dress - NewLook £14

Blazer - Prettylittlething £30

Shoes - Doc martens £135

Emily In Paris

Written, designed and photographed by Remy Macfarlane. Photographed by Jessica Gehlot

“I like Paris, but i’m not really sure Paris likes me”

It is now post Paris Fashion Week, and to celebrate, we are talking about our biggest guilty pleasure, our Emily in Paris! With season 3 coming on the 21st December, we couldnt be more excited to see what’s in store for Emily’s busy and chaotic life in the city of love. I can imagine we’re all counting down the days, yes until Christmas, but for the 21st, when we have the perfcet excuse to spend the day wrapped up in every blanket in the house, on the couch, tuning into everyone’s favourite American, navigating Paris.

Emily is an absolute wonder to watch, that’s why it is the perfect comfort show. We couldn’t be happier to see another whole 2 seasons of her on our screens, I know she will be keeping us all occupied for the entire 24 hours it will take to binge it. Or is that just me? Her continous optimism and brightness always brings the enjoyment to ou homes, as we watch her handle the many Do’s and Dont’s of French culture. At the Ralph Lauren SS23 fashion show in California, Lily Collins who plays Emily, tells us what we await for S3 “More love triangles, more drama, more laughs, more fashion, more locations, more France and a lot of cliffhangers!”

Another thing we adore about Emily is of course her fashion! Her adventurous styling choices gives us the stamp of approval that wearing what makes you happy, makes you wonderful and inspiring. Emily is known for her overly maximalist wardrobe which can be seen as bordering on tacky, but we see her as tres chic. Her outfits are either love or hate pieces, but her bubbly personality matches with her brave outfits that always make a statement. To match Emilys vibe of styling, you will need many of the iconic mini skirts and dresses she is always in, definitely a few in ultra-bright colours and mixed prints. Same goes for all items of clothing really! We know she loves a bright mis-match outfit, but im sure I can speak for everyone when we say we’re here for it. You cannot forget her ruffle and bow details paired with the parisian beret hats.

Get

Black leather skirtPrimark, £12

Pink chequered jacketPrimark, £30 Bag & BeretPrimark, £11, £6

Written, designed by Grace Dagnall. Photographed by Kinga Filipska

The Parachute

Fav Winter Coats ccc coats

Trench Coat

The Trench coat is usually a double-breasted raincoat with deep pockets, wide belt, and often straps on the shoulders.

Wrap Up This

The Faux fur coat is associated with luxury and important social status. They always come back into fashion so are definitely worth purchasing this season.

Fur Coats

The fur coat is a The style has been a go-to for many years—and for good reason. The teddy bear coat—and the MaxMara trend-starting take on the style—caught on like wildfire in the last few years. Sure, a fluffy coat is both cozy and on-trend, but they’re also incredibly versatile.

This Winter

Long Puffer Jacket

Gilets

It may be waist- to knee-length and is typically straight-sided rather than fitted; however, historically, gilets were fitted and embroidered. In 19th-century dressmaking a gilet was a dress bodice shaped like a man’s waistcoat.

A warm hip-length coat filled with thick soft material sewn into sections, especially one in which the sections look as though they are puffed up

Turtle Necks

What is a turtle neck, are they in fashion?

Stocking up on cozy sweaters is one of our favorite winter hobbies, and classic turtlenecks are inarguably the queen of the closet in 2022. Wantable influencers and stylists weighed in on some of the best turtleneck outfits. It can be worn in formal and informal settings alike. It can also be worn on its own or as the base layer for the rest of your outfit. Generally speaking, turtlenecks should extend past your waistline. They should also be tucked in for formal events and untucked when worn casually.

What to pair with a turtle neck

If it’s cold, add a coat or wool blazer and you’re good to go. For oversized turtleneck sweaters, you can wear them with skinny jeans or culottes for a more modern look. For a more daring style, wear them with leather pants or a leather jacket.

others ways to style are:

-With a midi skirt.

-With mom jeans.

-With skinny jeans.

-With a blazer.

-With a coat.

-With a duster.

-With a suit.

-With a vest

Bella Hadids Looks 2022

Written and designed by Thea Robins

Hadids Iconic 2022

This is probably one of bella hadids most recent iconic looks that really wowed a lot of people this was a fantastic looked that shocked many people in an amazing way becuase of how clever it was the dress was mad of liquid fiber, bound together with polymers, bio polymers and greener solvents, that evaporates when the spray reaches a surface, in this case, Hadid’s body.

Double denim is coming back, as Bella Hadid rocks the street. Her look featured a blue denim corset top with spaghetti straps, unbuttoned at the navel, a matching pair of baggy jeans and a black and white pair of spiked Sunnei trainers. Bella accessorised the look with black ovalframed sunglasses, a silver medallion choker and a white quilted Balenciaga chain shoulder-bag.

Her iconic blue mini dress she wore for Paris fashion week on the runway Walking for the brand’s fashion show in Paris, the model, 24, stunned in a tiny electric blue mini-dress and knee-high PVC boots.

Turning heads as she stormed the catwalk, the model showed off her pins in the skimpy velvet number, which hugged her supermodel frame with its boob-tube style design. Bella then switched into a matching floor-length ensemble in the same colour and fabric.

Also off-shoulder, the gown tumbled thickly down her body and flashed her boots as she marched along the platform.

Ugg Dupes

Designed and written by Thea Robins

Love a Dupe ?

Primark we’ve got you

Shein

Ugg dupes are back instore in primark ready for winter but this time we have the mini uggs dupes that have blown up over the last few months off 2022 and has become the real fashion trend of the year. These dupes are perfect if you dont want to spend a crazy amount of money because these primark ones are only £6 and are amazingly similer for just half the price they are still just as stylish. Primark is probably the best for ugg dupes because lots of people shop there and as soon as custumers see them and there price tag im sure it will be going straight in there bag.

Shein is also a very popular brand for its ugg dupes as the brand its self is very popular for its cheap prices. Theese boots are amazing quility for the price tag and look almost identical to the real uggs. Fast fashion brands like these are really taking over big brand sand creating dupes at such high quility now that not many people are going to pay the full price for the real deal because why would they when here is amazing quility dupes that are insane prices.

N ew R omantics

The New Romantics is a youth culture that was popularised by bands and musicians at the start of the 1980s. Due to the social unrest, youth unemployment peaking, as well as the shifting cultural norms, embracing androgynous looks, sexual politics, and changing of technologies, leading to a significant elevation of the youth and club scenes.

During this time there were huge developments in visual and global mass media, known at the time as a “Second British Invasion”, which likely contributed to the movement.

Representing modernism and the style of the future, some see New Romantics as evolved Punks. However, the movement also represents a completely new aesthetic, taking inspiration from the New Wave bands such as Adam and The Ants, Spandau Ballet, Human League, Boy George (Culture Club) and Duran Duran.

David Bowie and glam rock from the 70s also greatly influenced the New Romantics style; flamboyance and androgyny.

New Romantics challenge convention, identity and gender, and the movement was able to grow and become so popular due to the mass media production.

In 1980, magazines such as iD, The Face, and Blitz, released style guides, meaning the youth at that time were able to access new content, about fashion, lifestyle, music, and aimed at all genders.

The Second British Invasion was a name for the growing mass media which showcased British bands and musicians in America, leading to the music and fashion to become popular across the ocean.

Growing the success of the British music industry, and leaving many intrigued by the historically influenced, flambouyant and androgynous looks.

Historical influences include Hollywood Starlets, Cabaret, and the English Romantic period. Frills, lace, satin, silk and velvet encompass the fashion styles of the New Romantics.

Designers such as Vivienne Westwood (Pirate collection), Helen Robinson, Patti Bell and Jane Kahn cultivated New Romantics style clothing, influenced by what was being worn in nightclubs and by musicians at the time.

Style commentator, Peter York, believed the movement to be in line with the “New Right”, and was supposedly acceptance of Thatcherism.

However, the New Romantics flambouyance, glamour and gender fluidity leads many to disagree with the stance that the New Romantics are conforming, and accepting of Thatcherism; the unusual styles express more of a rebellion through glamourous, baroque fashion styling and defying gender norms in the 80s.

Lace. Frills. Thrills!

During the early 80s, many popular bands played at the Blitz, which gave anxious young people a place to dress up, go out, and dance.

Everyone at the Blitz, concerned with their own outfits, judged others fashion choices, critiquing and complimenting. Inspiring a new love for Avant-Garde and experimental fashion within the youth culture.

The monochrome of war was vividly colourised by the youth, in their ruffles, kimonos, ballgowns, intense blusher and complex eye make-up.

New Romantics influenced the fashion of today by popularising androgynous fashion, combining the gender fluidity of David Bowie and glamourous style of Glam Rock.

Many popstars today incorporate New Romantics styles into their looks, for example, Harry Styles would be considered a Modern New Romantic because of the way he dresses.

The movement normalised gender defying fashion, and this led to more freedom with people wearing whatever clothing, make-up or haistyle they felt like, no matter their gender.

Photographed by Lily Dawson-Smith

Modelling by Paris Feeney & Make-up, Hair & Costume by Lily D-S

Step into 2023

Written and designed by Remy Macfarlane

With Christmas well on the way, you might be just getting to grips with all things fashion for this winter. Thinking about what to wear to winter wonderland and all the Christmas lights and markets, but we are getting you covered now, looking ahead to spring/summer for 2023! Whilst there are drastically changing trends nearly every six months, we are seeing a few old trends and colours, circling back around for 2023.

We are also seeing a lot of the big 2022 trends sticking around, so lots of your things will still have a place in your wardrobe for the forseeable. We know that as the new year approaches, there are so many thoughts of what this year to come will pan out to look like, fashion wise, you don’t need to think about it... because we have done the planning for you. As we saw in the September runways, showcasing the Spring/Summer 2023

collections, coming from high end and upcoming designers, we saw the unbeatable cargos, leather looks, silk slip on dresses, all low rise pants (we can thank the 60s for these) that we saw in 2022 trends, but they are here to stay which we are definitely not mad about. Take some tips and inspo from these trends and add them to your wardrobe if you havent already. I know i have.

These trends are set to be everywhere next season…

LACE/ LINGERIE HEAVY CARGO

LEATHER LOOKS TAILORING

FOOTWEAR

New Year. New You. New Shoes!

Exaggerated Heels

Over-exaggerated heel shapes are going to be allllll in in the new year. They’re very different and they stand out, so will they actually make it to the shops? And will we see them on the street? Maybe not at the local pub but they have potential.

Whereas these...these are beauties and make a completely different definition to over-exaggerated heels. Perfect for an evening dinner or event, these are definitely going to trend for 2023. They’re the right kind of exaggerated heel, they’re so extra but in a good way and they look expenisve. A girl’s fantasy come to life. You can be bejewelled with this heel.

Skinny Heeled Boots

You all know the ‘stompers’ right? The trend of the platform boot has been around for a couple years now. It’s time for a new boot trend. The skinny-heeled boot. Specifically leather ones. Leather has really been on trend recently, especially for winter. These boots are going to be on everyone’s feet. The heel height doesn’t have to be tall at all, making them super comfy unlike before.

Designer Wellies

TRENDS

Get ready to finally be able to wear an all-weather footwear option. Specifically designer ones. Any wellies with a designer name on the front are becoming popular. Because, come on...we need to show we’re material girls while it’s raining. These boots look even better paired with long socks, just like we do with our trainers. And these boots are durable which we love even more, saving your pennies girlies.

Metallic Boots

If you haven’t already noticed, metallics are on their way back in. All things that shimmer and sparkle are being welcomed in 2023. They’re being declared as the new neutral. Metallic is upgrading all your outfits and the boots go with absolutely everything. They’ll give you a break from wearing heels with everything. However, they are quite bold. Will they make it in this world of neutrals?

2023

TRENDS

Trainers

Adidas Sambas are the exact style of shoe to be following on this trend. They’re a perfect pair to add to our every day trainers. Always pair them with long socks as this trend is at its peak right now; they just make the trainers look cute and comfy. And there are multiple colours to choose from, pick the best that’ll fit with your wardrobe.

Mary Janes

The innocent, sophisticated look. They go with anything such as a long dress, a mini dress and long socks. They’re perfect for the smart casual look or just in general smart-ness...? The shoes have a similar aesthetic to the ballet pumps and are becoming a focus for designers’ collections in 2023. Will they make it off the runway and into your wardrobe?

Ballet Pumps

Ballet pumps are a bit like the Mary Janes trend. They’re the innocent, sweet look to add to your wardrobe and fit the ballet core aesthetic that’s recently come in. The trend is a literal take on the ballet slippers we all see ballerinas wear, but they’ve been made for us to wear comfortably and outdoors. You could literally look like you’ve stepped out of The Nutcracker and we’re loving it. I’ve been told they could be worn with anything, from cargos to jeans, but you could keep the ballerina look by pairing it with a skirt and tights. Do you think these will turn into an even bigger trend than they are already?

Running Shoes

We’re all in for comfort for the new year. Sport attire is still the main focus and these funky running shoes are making a come back. It’s time to get colourful and ready for a run. There’s lots of different brands that sell these with a range of prices. It’s the perfect shoe for every day use; finally our feet won’t be sore.

Monster

Why is Fast Fashion an issue?

In addition to environmental issues, fast fashion garments spark a lot of ethical concerns. They are often made in sweatshops where underpaid workers are employed for long hours in unsafe conditions and are exposed to harmful chemicals used in textile production.The people that work in fast fashion face dangerous working conditions with exposure to toxic chemicals, poor air quality and overcrowding, leading to tragifactory accidents, like the Rana Plaza collapse in 2013 that killed over 1,000 workers in Bangladesh, and long-term health complications.

Brands that are apart of fast fashion

Major players in the fast-fashion market include Zara, H&M Group, UNIQLO, GAP, Forever 21, Topshop, Esprit, Primark, Fashion Nova, and New Look. Many companies are both retailers and manufacturers, though they often outsource the actual production of clothing.

In Our Closet’s

How is fast fashion destroying our environment?

It 100% is gradually destroying the environment. It concludes that fast fashion is responsible for 5 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, making it the third most climate-damaging industry on Earth, after food (25 per cent) and construction (10 per cent) and ahead of cars, electronics and the freight industry.

How is fast fashion harmful to workers?

Though fast fashion brands produce cheap clothing, their business model comes at a high cost, which the environment and employees are forced to pay. Simply put, fast fashion presents an ethical dilemma concerning the injustice garment workers must face as a result of poor wages. Workers in the garment industry are required to put in 14 to 16 hours per day, seven days a week, and endure verbal and sometimes even physical abuse from managers. Oftentimes, workers are exposed to harmful substances while working without enough ventilation. Accidents and injuries are also frequent.

Closet’s LITERALLY ITS UNDERWEAR

Corsets originated from the stays, stays were worn under dresses to create the inverted triangle look, that was desired. Stays were fully boned and was actually quite stiff, they then later developed into the corset, which was less boned and more quilted. Both of these items were used to support the upper body. It was basically an olden day bra, it’s even speculated by historians that the term stays was derived from the French estayer which means “to support”.

Corsets contrary to popular belief weren’t worn on the bare skin (yes Bridgeton was wrong, when they showed red marks on the ladies of the tons skin) in fact they were worn over a shift, usually made from cotton or other materials that mainly depended on the social standings.

If you were to ask if corsets are bad for you, many people would say yes. They would say that women would lace them so tight they would faint and damage their organs, but really that was quite a rare thing, and wasn’t common at all.

Corsets weren’t only worn by the upper-class women, they were worn by women of the lower class, women that would often be doing hard work out in fields and other businesses, this is because they were so common, so common in fact that even men wore them in the early 19th century.

Thinking about it corsets were actually useful, the way the corset distributed around the back made it more comfortable for the wearer and even helped with back pain, corsets also helped the hips support the numerous amounts of layering that was worn in those days.

LITERALLY ITS

UNDERWEAR

Although the body shapes, much like today, change with the trends, corsets weren’t really the thing woman wore to alter their appearance, in fact when the small waist that many desiered in the past century’s it was things such as petticoats, hoops/ paniers worn under the skirt as well as bum rolls, which was a bit of fabric rolled and tied round the lower back.

And if you were to look back at old portraits and photos, please keep in mind that that both were heavily edited, and painters were often paid more to make the clients look a certain way.

Corsets weren’t one size fit all, they were made to each person’s measurement’s and fitted properly this was quite time consuming considering many people would have had to of gone to multiple fittings. This is probably why many historical period drama and movies don’t use corsets or if they do are quite painful and bad for the actresses wearing them.

Many actresses have refused to wear corsets due to the difficulties they cause or have revealed in interviews that they found it hard to breath and even fainted while wearing them. This is because many costume departments do not have the funds nor the time to make a proper corset for them. Due to this there has been a lot of false information spread about corsets and have added to their already tainted reputation.

It comes to no shock that the misinformation of women’s corsets was started by men. In the late 19th century woman’s fashion was heavily ridiculed by men, and this was of course because of sexism. In the 19th century many fashion houses were run by women, these fashion houses also had many female workers sometimes up to 100, and this of course clashed with many of the men’s views and ideaoligy, especially since the women’s rights movement started up around a similar time.

So of course, the men had to spread the rumour that the most popular and common thing for women to wear and sell was actually bad for you.

COTTAGE COUTURE

As 2023

is on

the horizon, cottagecore season has officialy begun...

Cottage core is an aesthetic popularised by teenagers and young adults inspired by rural life. It began during 2018 when it was named cottage core on Tumblr and has become people ever since, it can be shown by many people on TikTok and Instagram. The aesthetic consists of rural patterns and designs both on clothing and interiors, activities such as baking, arts and crafts and pottery. It takes inspiration from nature such as flowers, mushrooms and leaves blooming many subcultures aesthetics such as ‘fairycore’ and ‘farmcore’. Cottagecore could have stemmed from post pandemic ideals as many seem to now rebel against classic 9-5 jobs and want to enjoy a more peaceful, rural life, many also taking up activities such as crocheting and sewing. The longing for the outside and thinking about a world without technology heightened the interest in a more old-fashioned lifestyle. This lifestyle became much of an escapism to many, and post pandemic it stuck.

Sustainability also goes hand in hand with cottage core as many seek secondhand clothing to modify and renew them and seek vegan, cruelty free products. Many of Gen Z have started to take a turn against fast fashion and testing products on animals. Thus, cottagecore may have stemmed from this ideal and popularised as a battle against mainstream fashion.

Another trend that we have seen big at the moment is coquette core. Coquette offers a similar style to cottage core with bows and frilly dresses or lettuce trim sleeves. This trend became massive on tik tok and unlike cottagecore it involves dainty and stereotypically ‘girly’ accessories. This once again shows us how gen z has become more and more connect to traditional fashion.

by Rosie Toomey

Cottage core fashion consists of many elements, A staple can be long, flowing dresses especially in earth tones such as greys, greens, and browns. The dresses are often ruched at the bust and have floral patterns. Florals take centre stage usually in embroidery and embellishment, The skirt consists of tule and is pleated or ruffled to give a farmer’s daughter feel. During colder seasons, cardigans and knitwear go over the dresses to layer, these often have patchworks of mushrooms or flowers. Shoes depending on what subculture may differ, often with softer aesthetics the shoes are Mary janes, and the latter are more combat boots. There’s a wide variety of accessories that go such as handmade jewelry, straw hats and baskets, flower headbands and bows.

Written and designed by Serena Cacicia

Get your claws out!

How to style Gen Z’s favourite hair accessory

Claw clips are super popular at the moment and can turn any hairstyle from ‘eh’ to amazing! Adding them to your hairstyle can add volume and texture, creating the most beautiful look. We’ll be showing you how a claw clip can totally transform your whole ‘do!

Claw clips are a type of clip that have two rows of teeth like prongs that clamp in the wearer’s hair. You can buy these clips at almost any drugstore and find some especially cute/funky ones in clothes shops such as H&M, Primark and Urban Outfitters. We saw these claw clips storm Tik Tok and become viral with the versatility of the product, people were even making tutorials on how to achieve the perfect claw clip look. This trend started from a 90s reminiscence, and as we know, everyone loves a 90s trend. Some other hairstyles you may not realise were 80s/90s trends include scrunchies, crimping and bandanas. Some iconic celebs we’ve seen this new trend on includes Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner and Hailey Beiber. This is a trend we can sure see sticking around for a while. Go to your local store, buy one of these bad boys and give it a go! The question is, how are you going to be rocking your new updo?

DOWNTOWN girl

Hollister black leather blazer - £69

H&M skirt - £9.99

picture taken from @muchloveflo on pinterest

Written and designed by Rosie Toomey

Poppin’

And where to get

Funk to Funky

M usic and fashion are ways for people to represent their originality, and ideaologies, this is why the two go hand in hand, both influencing and inspiring one another.

Throughout time music has influenced fashion, and fashion has influenced music. These also have the same goal; make a statement, and express individuality and creativity.

By contrast, in the 70s, glam rock and punks ruled the scene, fashion became inspired by musicians such as David Bowie, Joni Mitchell, Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks and Cher. Fashion worn by celebrities, throughout time, has inspired the fashion of “the people”, inspiring the fans to wear similar styles to the artists they admire.

Fashion&Music Intertwined

90s Grunge was heavily influenced by Nirvana, and other Grunge bands. Their style and music still continues to inspire and influence today. 90s hip hop heavily influenced fashion at that time, and proceeds to do so today, artists like Method Man, Tupac and Snoop Dogg inspired their fans to wear similar clothing, and influencing design choices.

To quickly recap the timeline of fashion and music, we have to go back to the 1920s, when flappers danced the night away. Jazz music had crept into nightclubs and illegal bars, and the feminist undertones of the jazz influenced how the women dressed. Flappers iconically rebelled against the outdated “expectations” and oppression put upon women, wearing short slip dresses, that gave them freedom to dance!

Skipping hastily through the past eras there was the 50s, teenagers and rock and roll ruled the scene, specifically Elvis Presley. The 60s Mods; The Beatles were the heartthrobs of the world (for the majority of teenage girls, and some boys). Even today, designers take inspiration from the colourful styles of the 60s. Then, theres the Hippies, flower power , sporting floral, fringey, and tie-dye fashion, with colour tones of orange, brown and green. .

In the 80s, there were Goths and New Romantics, who wore lace, frills and Avant-Garde makeup styles. Alternatively, on the other end of the spectrum, it was all about wearing bright pink blush, neon and doing jazzercise in a bodysuit.

The rise of MTV in 1981 meant the industry now had the ability to broadcast music videos, influencing the fashion of the people by parading the celebrities and musicians that wore stylish clothing. Before MTV, people could not see what the musicians they were listening to were wearing, but now they could, and so began the popularisation of dressing like their favourite bands and musical artists. For example, Prince led to a rise in people wearing animal print and velvet, as well as purples and golds.

In the 90s, sales of rugby t-shirts were on the rise because Snoop Dogg wore one when performing, this shows how much musicians influence fashion.

Dance music influenced 2010s fashion, and in the 2020s the styles of fashion and music are all about sexuality, and gender bending androgyny, which is very similar to some of David Bowies looks, showing that music throughout time is always influencing fashion.

Harry Styles has been a notable fashion influencer, wearing skirts and androgynous clothing, inspiring others to do the same, but of course he is not the first to do this!

In the future AI will influence fashion and music greatly - by 2025 AI will be able to create high-quality designs, music, images and much more.

Marvin Meyer, Chelsea Massengill and Aime Leon Dore Loren Cutler and Chris Benson

Harry Styles

Rihanna, An Influence in Fashion & Music

Nowadays, musicians and bands have more of an impact on fashion than ever before; the majority of musicians have brand deals with fashion brands. Some even have their own clothing lines, such as Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty.

Rihanna’s style has greatly influenced the fashion a lot of people wear today.

Rihanna’s glamorous pregnancy shoot inspiring the wear of more glitter, silver tones, and chains.

Savage X Fenty.com

Written by Lily Dawson-Smith

Written and designed by Jessica Gehlot

Various shades of purple have been in for decades,Pantone colour of 2022 was “veri peri” and now this years colour is predicted to be digital lavender.Purple is a colour of royalty,wealth and wellbeing whereas lavender is pure and graceful. Digital lavender has been established as a gender neutral colour which makes it all inclusive for 2023.

Digital lavendar can be a colour worn in many ways and situations.A more subtle way to represent the colour can be through nail polish.Shlee polish is a small buisness on Etsy that sells polishes,The colour compliments many outfits and can be a fun,different take on adding a pop of colour to your outfits for an afordable price.For people who want to enhance the colour even more, add a glittery twist with a sparkle top coat which is not only inexpensive but also adds an element of fun.

Colourpop have a variety of lilac makeup products for the new year,Eyeshadow can enhance a look and add a pop to your eyes.If you already have a lilac outfit it can really tie an outfit together.The palette comes with a variety of different shades of lilac including shimmers and mattes for all kids of different looks.

Lavender clothing can be used in self expression to show calmness and tranquility. Its a colour thats not too bright but also not too dark,its pastel undertones make for a perfect colour that will go with any item of clothing.Lavender can be paired with colours from the same palette such as pinks and blues or can be paired with darker colours such as blacks and greys.The corset lavender shirt can be paired with light or dark jeans,inturn the cargos with a white shirt or body suit.

designed and photographed by Serena Cacicia

f u n k on f u n k on f u n k on f u n k on

A 2023 Jewellery forecast

Shoulder dusters

Shoulder dusters are an added bold statement piece to any wardrobe,seen in runways such as louis vuitton.

Written and designed by Serena Cacicia

EarCuffs

Etsy -Snake ear cuffs £14.51

Body Jewellery

Body jewellery has always been in however it is more of statement piece rather than an add onto an outfit.Body chains can change any boring plain outfit into something more sophisticated and chic.They can range from bigger chains to more dainty ones.

Earcuffs are a great alternative for people without pierced ears,These cuffs can even be made with silver wire.They can be specifically tailored and versatile in design.

Chunky jewellerey is a reoccuring theme in 2023,especially in rings.The designs add a dainty yet bold touch to outfits especially in gold almost reminiscent of the God father and italian culture.

Etsy gold dome rings £36.51

EUPHORIA

noun a feeling or state of intense excitement

Written, Designed and Photography by Rosie Toomey.

EUPHORIA

excitement and happiness.

Photograohy by Cindy Kleinewegen

Fashion

Carbon

Winter

Velvet

Image by Luar Lua Det Unsplash.com and Written by Lily Dawson-Smith

V

elvet is one of the best materials to wear at winter - the soft fabric keeps the body warm, while remaining stylish and elegant.

There is a variety of different velvets out there, such as crushed, embossed, ciselé (patterned), panne, plain, stretch, and pile-on-pile velvet (usually used in upholstery!)

Stretch velvet is the best for clothing, because the stretchy material is easier to move about in when wearing, and so is less restricting.

This material used to be made from silk, and so was very expensive and considered a luxury. However, now, velvet is relatively cheap, because it is made from different synthetic fibres, cotton and wool, and so can be bought for less, yet remains seemingly luxurious.

There are a number of brands that supply velvet clothing, such as dresses, corsets, jumpsuits, trou sers, shirts, shoes and quilted velvet jackets.

Shop Cider Boohoo

Charity shops are some of the best places to claim vintage velvet, at a much more affordable price too!

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SEASONAL

SPARKLE

Written and designed by Kinga Filipska. Photography by Elize Roberts, Kinga Filipska and Unsplashed

Sparkle and shine, always stand out. Colourful sparkles are very trendy, the more you stand out the better. Sparkly clothing is perfect for New Years, and goes perfectly with the fireworks as it

Rouched all Night

With New year’s Eve in high anticipation, there is no better time to pick a beautiful outfit. Feel gorgeous and confident in rouched fashion this new year’s eve and make it a night to remember. Highlighting all of your body’s curves and contours, rouching is flattering and a comfortable option for any occasion. These are three different styles of rouched dresses perfect for dancing and partying through the night! This must have fashion trend can be worn and adjusted to fit your unique self.

Written, designed and photographed by Grace Dagnall

Christmas Party Ready

with Christmas parties in full swing, you are on the guest list to feel amazing. StrugGling to find acessories that will get you looking festive and fierce? look no further than these top picks.

Written and designed by Grace Dagnall

Match chunky gold shoes with this super cute pink bag. Looking classy, this look offers elegance with a pop of colour.

Shimmer bright with these silver toned heels and dance the night away. Complete your party outfit with this gorgeous deep purple velvet cross body bag.

Dazzle guests with these sparkly heeled boots as they catch the christmas tree lights. Pair these boots with this practical and sleek handbag that will keep your lipstick secure.

Own your entrance and grab everyone’s attention with these feather detailed high heels. Look and feel divine with this mini croc gold bag that won’t get in the way of your dancing.

Written, designed and photographed by Megan Price

UNWRAP

Written, designed and photographed by Megan Price

Sparkle and

Necklaces

If you have a loved one and are wondering what to buy them, or even if you wanted to treat yourself then Jewellery is the perfect keepsake to show how much they mean to you.

Nura Pearl Necklace £125

Abbott Lyon Gemma owen GXO custom tennis necklace £99

Abbott Lyon Mini letter sphere chain necklace £59

Monica Vinader

and Shine Rings

Olivia Burton Classics rose gold multi hoop earrings £55

The perfect addition to any Christmas movie night is comfortable, yet stylish, nightwear. Here are a few of our favourites for this festive period!

Roberts

If you could find out every person who ever had a crush on you, would you?

Ever cried watching a cheesy

All About That Base

looking for a foundation base that will keep you looking flawless all christmas day? Look no further than carbon’s top favourite long lasting foundations!

and designed by Grace Dagnall

Top 4 Winter eyeshadow pallets you need

WITH The winter season here, ITS TIME TO SWITCH TO YOUR WINTER PALLETE, ALL YOU NEED IS PALLETES WITH COOL TONES LIKE BLUE AND SILVER, OR for the christmas look get a palette with RED, GREEN AND GOLD TONES

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Winter Wonder Glam by Tarte £75

This Palette consists of 24 multi-finish shades including glitter gel hues perfect for the winter season.

The Palette has a mix of a cool winter tone shades as well as glittery gold and red for christmas time.

The palette also comes with 4 in 1 Mascara and Tartiest Gel eyeliner and a dual ended brush.

If you can afford this product its a definite must Purchase.

MidNight By BeautyBay £12

Plum, Purple, Violet and blue, What colours couldn’t describe winter any better, this palette gives a cold winter evening atmosphere and the endless colour combinations you could decorate your lid with is thrilling.

This palette has 16 shades contrasting of light and dark, the brand is also vegan and cruelty free which is a massive bonus along with their affordable price

Secret Santa Mini Palette By Two faced at Sephora £24

This palette consists of 8 bronzey warm tones. This palette reminds me more of autumn but also can be used to make a warm smokey christmas look! And on the plus side these type of shades will never go out of fashion all year around.

The shimmery gold shade on the eyelid would look perfect for Christmas specially when paired with red in the crease and smoked out. and you can also use a thin poined brush and the black shadow to create a traditional winged look.

Winter Wishes Palette By LurellaCosmetics £11

Now this palette screams a snowy winters day, This Palette consists of 9 shades with a wide range of icy blue tones and cool shades perfect for a bright frosty look or a warmer smokey look.

I also really love the packaging it compliments the shades inside and creates a joyful wintery atmosphere for their customers.

This palette has got you covered specially with its affordable price.

Pucker up, Santa!

Skincare Natural DIY

Written and Photographed by Lily Dawson-Smith

Concoct your very own skincare routine this winter, with ingredients from the Earth!

These skincare potions will be perfect to experiment with, and even as a gift to others, saving having to buy anything because now, you can make your own!

Usually facemasks, washes, and skin treatments are all very expensive, however, the ingredients needed can easily be purchased in local supermarkets, or found in the cupboards at home.

Lip Balm

Heat Coconut Oil in the microwave, add some Beeswax and allow this to melt, while stirring. Let this mixture cool, and then add Essential Oils of your choice (such as lavendar, orange, vanilla or jasmine) and stir, then allow this to cool in a small container, and once this has solidified you have your very own homemade balm.

Coconut Oil mixed with Cocoa Butter can be used as a moisturiser, Olive Oil can be added too to add an extra element of moisturisation. Essential oils such as lavendar (ideal for stress) or tea tree (for blemishes) can be used to scent.

Rose Water can be created by removing rose petals from the plant, and adding them to a saucepan full of hot water, simmer until all colour is gone from the petals, combine the water with some jojoba oil or your preffered type of oil. Finally, store the mixture in a sealed bottle, and apply when needed.

Lip Scrub - Melt some Coconut Oil, and mix with Jojoba Oil and Glycerin, in a seperate bowl, add Castor Sugar and edible glitter. Mix both together, thoroughly, and then add ONE DROP of red or pink food colouring for a tint of colour- adding too much will stain the lips and skin.

Sugar and Oil can be mixed together to create a facial and body scrub, but for a more intense scrub, coffee grounds can be used instead of sugar. If you have sensitive skin, stick to sugar mixed with oils, because the sugar will melt and therefore be less abrasive compared to coffee grounds.

Edible glitter can be added to any of the mixtures to jazz up your creations, and create that festive

Fullers Earth is a clay powder that can be mixed with water and applied to the skin, and has a wide number of benefits such as gentle exfoliation, reduction of fine lines and wrinkles, evening the skintone, and can be used to treat acne. Mix a tablespoon of Fuller’s Earth with rose water, and lemon or orange juice, and stir until smooth. Apply to the face once or twice a week, leaving for 10-20 minutes and removing with warm water.

French Green Clay powder can be mixed with Aloe Vera gel, and an essential oil of choice, and mixed to create a detoxifying facemask.

Milky Bath Salts

Pour some Epsom Salt into a jar, then pour Sea Salt and Vanilla Extract into a zip-lock bag and leave the salt to absorb the vanilla. Next, pour the salt and vanilla into the jar, on top of the Epsom Salts. Pour Milk Powder over the mixture, if there is room at the top of the jar add some more Epsom Salts to fill, and seal shut. The mix can be added to baths to moisturise skin and relax the muscles.

Manuka Honey mixed with...

... Pure Cinnamon - anti-fungal, antioxidant, and antibacterial. Fixing blemishes, hyperpigmentation, skin lightning, and decreasing signs of aging. Do not use more than once or twice a week, due to the strength of the mixture, as overuse can cause irritation.

... Turmeric - Reduces acne, clogged pores, as well as blemishes and blackheads. Also, brightening and evening out the skin tone.

... Ground Oats - Exfoliates, removing excess oils and dead skin cells.

... Coconut, Jojoba or Olive Oil - Moisturising and hydrating, ideal for very dry skin, mixing these together will create a strong facial oil.

Almond oil contains a lot of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin E, which means this can be used to treat dry skin or hair, as well as reduce wrinkles and scars. Apply to the skin or hair when required.

BRONZE UP

FOR WINTER

Drops of oil and you will glow all year round.

Future Predicting the future... ...of makeup?! Beauty

Lily Dawson-Smith

Written, desgned and photograhy by

Post-pandemic beauty has seen a rise in creativity, and a bold use of colour.

Unconventional shades will be used more in the future, as now, we are seeing a rise in the use of bold colours, so the want for vivid, and unique shades will keep rising.

Research shows that in 2025, Gen Z, Millenials and Gen X will continue to use colourful, bold makeup styles into adulthood, leading an “age inaproppriate” trend - predicted for 2025. So, in the future, beauty brands will adopt age-positive approaches to their brand and sales of their products.

Despite the love for bold colours, there will still be a place for natural, and low effort makeup in the future. With brands striving for sustainable, low waste products, many brands have already started working on 3in1 products that work on eyes, cheeks and lips. This means less product is being made and wasted, and the little-to-no packaging means the single multi-use products are the best for sustainability. Axiology’s “Lid to Lip” balms are the first ever zero-waste stick for every feature of the face, ingredients include natural, mineral based pigments.

As the world enters an age of inclusivity, the beauty industry has attempted to accomodate for all individuals. Adaptive Design is a way that beauty brands have changed the designs of packaging, containers and products, so that they can be easily held, or have a distinctive touch, smell, or sound, so that those with disabilities know which product they are using (distinct markings help blind people know which product they are holding), and people can easily use the products with confidence.

Meloway have created a mascara wand that bends and flexes, so that the wand can be used with more ease, from any angle.

Laneige, a Korean beauty brand, have created a collection of makeup that has been designed for comfort, with an easy-grip design and edges without corners.

Khol Kreatives have made a brush which features Braille, and an online listening guide for people who are visually impaired.

Zebedee is a talent agency, working to change the perception of disabilities in the media industries, representing models, actors and more.

Kryolan Brights Makeup Obsession “Captivated” NARS Adoration Blush e.l.f. Disco Queen Glitter Kryolan Lip Rouge LC002 & LC104

The slicked back bun Ways To Slick Back

The half up, half down

Written, designed and photographed by Remy Macfarlane

The slicked back pony

Keeping up with self care over these winter months is so important. With the days getting shorter, evenings getting darker and weather getting a lot colder, we have got you covered with products to keep you feeling your best self. Winter skincare is the best time to take control of those pores. It will make your skin look firmer and helps to retain moisture. It also prevents free radical damage which can lead to redness, dark marks, and even premature aging. The winter is a good time to check in with your skin and see if the products you used in the summer still serve you.

Baths are a gift to your skin in winter and who needs an excuse to run a bubble bath, not us. With your winter makeup, try not to use heavy foundations to clog your pores. Keep to a dewy finish, a lightweight foundation that is buildable is the way forward.(NARs lightweight photo finish is our favourite!) Cream contour giving you a flawless finish should be the top thing on your christmas wishlist this year. The main thing this winter is hydration, keeping your skin with as most moisture as you can from the no makeup days all the way through to New Years Eve.

Our favourite Elements of Glow-Eat well -Drink lots of water and fresh juices -Sleep. Go to bed early -Be present with family -Vibe with your favourite christmas music-Worry less, enjoy more and follow your dreams -Journal -Skincare Routine -Movies and Fairylights -Vitamins -Fake Tan

Morning Skincare Routine

Step 1: Cleanse your skin

Begin your morning skincare routine by cleansing your skin.When it comes to choosing a cleanser, find a cleanser that includes hydrating ingredients that allow your skin to retain moisture throughout the day. Look for hero ingredients such as glycerin, ceramides and hyaluronic acid all of which will help you to achieve a radiant, bright complexion. You may also have a preference for the kind of cleanser you are using, as a general rule of thumb, oil cleansers are best suited to dry skin types, cream cleansers are suitable for all skin types and foaming cleansers are best suited to oily skin types.

Step 2: Moisturise

Moisturiser is an important step in your skincare routine, it not only hydrates and softens your skin but also helps to create a beautiful radiance. Look for moisturisers that contain hyaluronic acid, ceramides and petrolatum.

Step 3: Apply SPF

It is incredibly important to apply your SPF at the start of the day to help protect your skin from the damaging UVA/UVB rays and environmental aggressors which can cause premature ageing.

Keep your morning skincare routine simple, as night time is when you deep clense your face to get rid of the dirt and germs that have attached to your skin throughout the day. The morning routine is to help you feel as fresh as possible to start your day on the right track, which for the winter blues is something that evrybody will need.

Evening Skincare Routine-

1. Cleanse face with milk cleanser or milk

Milk is an amazing cleanser. It contains lactic acid which acts as a good cleanser. You can buy a milk-based cleanser to remove makeup and deeply cleanse the face before going to bed. It not only removes dirt and grime but also leaves skin soft and supple. In winters, this remains the best thing. You can also use milk for this action. Take some milk and rinse your face with it or else you can add a little gram of flour to it.

2. Exfoliate the skin on an alternative day Exfoliation is also important in winters to remove the dead, flaky skin. But, remember to do gentle exfoliation in winters and on alternative days. For this step, you can go for a gentle scrub or homemade scrub using oats or coffee by adding coconut oil or milk to it.

3. Must give your skin a massage every day Do massage the skin daily, especially after exfoliating the skin. It will help to deeply condition your skin. For this action, use coconut oil, argan oil or rosehip oil. You can also go for aloe vera gel if you don’t want oil on some days. In the end. massage with oil or gel for some time and rinse the face using lukewarm water.

4. Choose a deep conditioning cream, gel or moisturizer

The next step is one of the most essential steps in the wwinter night skincare routine. Using a good moisturizer or cream is very important in winter. Must apply an ultra-hydrating moisturizer not only on your face but also to your hands and feet to keep the skin moist, conditioned, soft, healed and healthy.

5.

Apply a hydrating face mask weekly

A winter hydrating face mask can give your skin the next level of rejuvenation. You can apply this mask once a week or twice a week. You need a finely mashed banana, 1 tablespoon of honey and curd along with some drops of almond oil. Mix all the ingredients well and apply the mixture onto the face. Keep the mixture till it gets dry and rinse the face with normal or lukewarm water. Afterwards, I must apply moisturizer. Always do this step once you are done with massaging. These 5 steps can help you to keep your skin glowing, radiant and smooth even in harsh winters. Start it from today and maintain this routine for the whole cold season to keep skin moist and dewy. Winter is a time full of the January blues and we can eliminate all the seasonal sadness and keep up with the self care that we all deserve. Use the time of the darker eveings to take a bath, apply a fresh layer of fake tan. Apply a face mask and light a candle, pop on your favourite rom-com pair it with a glass of rose and relax. With these steps you will have the best winter.

Are go to Winter candles areLush- Snow Fairy Neom- Christmas Candle Woodwick- Fireside Eclipsse candle

The White Company- Winter medium candle Bath and Body- Teakwood John Lewis- Winter Gel Spice SpaceNK- Shimmering Winter Candle Next- Cinnamon Rolls

Get That Winter Look

The Christmas glam look to get this seasson, going to a christmas party? or just want that glam look to rock this chrismas, a red lip is always the way to go at christmas it bright and really pop off and off course it matches the christams season coulors . ts also a very glowy look to show a beautiful shine, giving you that winter glow. and finishing off with a beatiful glowy setting spray to amke sure that winter look is locked in all day and can even give you a bit more of a glow which is what everyone wants this winter season.

We love a glam look but sometimes when we just wanna chill or do something casual like meet a friend for cofee or a work christmas party or even just a stroll around a christams market, a natural frosty looking look is just what you need with minimal product , but to get that frosty look the 2 most inportant products are highlight, and blush this gives of a cold look to you but still glowing and looking gorgous, blush of course on the cheeks and nose area to give the cold cheeks look. for brows keep it very natural just a comb through is perfect , eyes you want to keep natural with a bit of mascara but if you do want to glam it up slightly you van always add a suttle wing to add a little something else , butmstill keeping things very natural. lips are inportant dont go over board just a light coulor or lip liner will do the job, even though your not doing too much its still super easy to get that winter glow.

The Glam and the Natural

Healthy Hair

We all know the struggle of hair during these winter months, so we have rounded up several products to stop your hair from getting damaged. There is a range of products from shampoo to oil and they are all available from lookfantastic.

Kerastase resistance therapist masque 200ml

LookFantastic £28

This masque targets the appearance of split ends

Shea moisture coconut and hibiscus curl enhancing smoothie 326ml

LookFantastic £7.79

Helps treat thick curly hair to pro long curls

L’Oreal Proffesional Serie Expert pro longer mask 250ml LookFantastic £16 Minimises the appearance of split ends

Garnier ultimate blends hair food coconut oil 3 in 1

Lokfantastic £7.99 For smoother sleeker hair

Wella professionals oil reflections luminous smoothing oil 30ml

LookFantastic £7.70

The Ordinary 100% organic cold-pressed argan oil 30ml

LookFantastic £5.90 Nourishes hair

Moroccanoil Treatment Origional 25ml

LookFantastic £11.77

Strengthens and smooths hair

Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector 100ml

LookFantastic £23

Perfect for hydrating and smoothing hair

We Are Paradoxx growth accelerate advanced scalp serum 50ml

LookFantastic £21

Promotes thicker and stronger hair

Olaplex No.7 bonding oil 30ml

LookFantastic £23.80 Hydrates hair

New year?

New skin

With a new year approaching, now is the time to get your skincare routine in order! Welcome glowing and healthy skin for 2023 using a range of skincare acids and ingredients that work deep to cleanse and refresh.

The Acid breakdowns

The words ‘acid’ and skincare’ may sound a little daunting and perhaps unfamiliar! Don’t worry though because acids will be your skin’s saviour and will thank you for it. Exfoliation is s skincare step we never miss but sometimes physical exfoliation alone isn’t enough to achieve glowing skin. As you already know, factors outside of our control are the enemy to soft and plump skin. Think ageing, air pollution, sun exposure. Therefore, products containing acids are the key to removing the dead skin cell’s that hide the hydrated skin beneath.

Ultimately, the power duo certain to transform your skin are AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) and BHA (Beta hydroxy acid). These powerful acids work deep into the layers of the skin to unglue tight bonds that hold dead skin cells. Although powerful, these acids should feel gentle as the break bonds which allow the skin to naturally shed. Both BHA and AHA help reveal fresh and younger looking skin.

AHA

AHA are the most commonly used acids that work effectively and can be found across many skincare products. Look for glycolic, citric, mandelic,tartaric and lactic. These are all types of AHA acids that will exfoliate and stimulate collagen production within your skin. So, these AHAs team up to fight the skin’s ageing and dullness.

BHA

Salicylic acid is actually the only BHA acid and is derived from willow bark. Similar to AHA, BHA also acts as an exfoliant as it increases your skin’s shedding process. This means that it helps to unclog pores and help treating breakouts as your skin will produce sebum faster. So, the perfect addition to your skincare collection if you want to tackle both breakouts and dry winter skin!

Dry Skin

When it comes to dry skin, chemical exfoliants work effectively to remove the dead skin cells which hides smoother skin beneath. So, adding an AHA toner into your skincare routine and using perhaps 3 times a week will rejuvenate your drier, top skin layer. Additionally, it is important to ensure that you include a deeply nourishing moisturiser that is applied twice a day to smoothen and reduce the development of dry skin over time. Other great ways to lock in your skin’s moisture can be achieved by drinking plenty of water every day and treating your dry skin to a thick, nourishing facial mask. Pick a facial mask suited to fry dry skin and be careful not to use water that is very hot when removing with a muslin cloth.

Oily skin

Oily skin can be caused by an overproduction of sebum on the skin’s surface. Exfoliation is good for the skin as it can help unclog your pores and help breakouts. BHA acid salicylic acid is an effective solution to reduce the amount of oil by dissolving it. Likewise, if you also suffer from acne then it is a good ingredient for also dissolving bacteria left on the skin and soothing the irritation. Alongside side this BHA product, look for oil free moisturisers and mattifying creams that are tailored to skin prone to excess oil.

SKIN

Skin looking ‘meh’ this winter? Here’s your ultimate winter glow guide

Apply a nourishing moisturiser during the colder month your skin is more prone to being dry and flaky therefore a hydrating moisturiser is essential. Some good options for this would be either the charlotte tilbury magic cream it is an award winning cream that will ‘flood your skin with moisture’ leaving your skin glowing and plump.

A more affordable option would be the welda skin food they are an all natural product and use natural oils and extracts from certified organic plants to protect and nourish dry skin leaving your body and skin naturally soothed. Applying a good moisturiser is the best way to ensure that your skin is well nourished underneath a makeup base.

I’m sure you know this but it’s truly going to be game-changing for your skin in the long-run– SPF every day that you go outside is a non-negotiable for healthy skin. “We all know that SPF should be worn all year round to protect us against UVA radiation, however it can also protect our skin’s barrier, protecting our skin from the effects of weather and contrasting temperatures,” Different skincare products is not the only thing that is going to save your skin, it is important to keep yourself hydrated from within too by drinking plent of water day to day.

Hyaluronic acid for dry skin during winters is the key to keeping it hydrated and moisturised. However, do we know the purpose it serves for our

skin? Well, it is produced by fibroblasts. It is the key molecule in skin moisture because it absorbs up to 1000 times its weight in water.

A game changer from day one, The Ordinary is the stripped back premium skin care brand without the eye-watering price tag. Ingredients are the star of this not-so-ordinary show so you can tackle your skin concerns with confidence. Pick and mix products based on your needs to develop a personalised skincare routine that won’t cost the earth.

When you use skin exfoliation in winter, it can help cleanse the dead skin cells from the face. Using a face scrub not only helps rejuvenate your skin but also helps your skincare products penetrate well. A well-exfoliated face also helps set the base right for your makeup and prevents it from flaking. Reveal flawless skin with the bestselling leave on exfoliant by paulas choice. This gentle, lightweight fluid quickly exfoliates dead skin cells both on the surface and deep inside pores to reveal smoother, clearer, more radiant-looking skin. BHA (salicylic acid) has anti-inflammatory properties and helps to reduce blackheads, blemishes and redness.

La Roche Possay exfoliator Gently purifies and smooth’s all types of sensitive skin. The product has agents selected for optimal tolerance and a physiological pH. It is also enriched with La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water.

The Bio-Oil Skin Gel is a unique formulation that gives the finish of a body oil in a thicker vehicle that is easier to spread and less messy,” Hartman explains. “It’s the perfect final seal for an impaired skin barrier during the harsh winter months when water loss increases and skin becomes dry and irritated”

It is a very afforadble option and wont massively put you out of pocket .

A 50ML bottle will set you back £75 and a 30ml retails at £49 they retail online at most websites including direct from charlotte tilbury, John Lewis and cult beauty

A 75ml bottle is retailed at only £13.50 sold at all major retailers including holland and barret, amazon and lookfantastic

Keeping yourself hydrated from within is just as important

Anthelios Ultra-Light Invisible Fluid Sun Cream SPF50 £18 retails at lookfantastic,boots and Amazon.

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 The ordinary. Retails at boots, lookfantastic and all major retailers for around £6/7

Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster Vichy retails at £33 at lookfantastic, Boots etc.

Paulas Choice exfoliator sells at most major retails for around £9 for Travel size and £55 for the bigger size

La Roche Posay Exfoliator retails for around £11/£12 at all major retailors

Bio Oil dry skin gel retails for around £8-£15 at all major retails invluding boots and amazon

keepin’

Sustainable products are hugely upcoming, so here are a few recoomended to have in your bathroom.

Everything from no plastic shampoo bars, without the horrible bottles that you have to chuck out when youre done, rather than recycling the tissue paper cover, or reusing the cloths that come with it.

Maybe you’d like a glass bottle to store your soaps and shampoo, so that not as much plastic is wasted when you run out.

Natural deodorant is also a good addition, as it is proven to stop clogging of pores, like the antipersperant, and the packaging is fully recyclable.

S u s t a i n able bat h r pmoo or d ucts

The Frost bitten Look

Rihannah’s iconic beauty brand boasts a beautiful range of products. Their glossbomb in the shade $weet Mouth and their highlighter in the shade PURRL are the perfect addition to creating this look.

boots.co.uk

1. 2.

17 offers the perfect base to this Winter makeup look. Their second skin foundation allows you to achieve that no makeup, makeup look. They also sell the perfect brow gel to keep your hairs in place all day. boots.co.uk

Refy are best known for their brow products, however, to achieve this look they also offer the perfect cream blush and brnzer. They leave you with the ultimate natural winter glow. refy.co.uk

This LASplash face palette has a bronzer shade, two blushes and a highlight. These powders are flawless products to set your face to last through the Winter cold.

How to achieve this iconic viral TikTok makeup look, that will leave you looking like a suagrplum fairy...

Stocking Fillers

Designed and written by Chantelle Perano

1.Made by Mitchell Blursh

£14.00

Made by Mitchell Blurshes are a great stocking filler this year. They have recently recieved a lot f popularity on tik tok and many people are eager o try them. On their own they retail for £14, however, you can get a blursh and highlighter duo for £15 and a bundle of 6 for £30 (which you could seperate and give to different people .)

2.Estrid razor subscription box

3.

Summer Revived Face Cream

£7.95

Estrid razor subscription boxes are another great small gift for someone. It includes 1 razor handle, 2x blades and 1 holder. You can chose how often you get the raors sent out and after the first box, if they really like the rar, the subscription can be paused or cancelled and they could either replace the card details with theirs or start their own new subscription. They cme in many colours and you can also add a cover for £5.95 before checking out.

£3.99

Dove Summer Revived Face Cream is the perfect beauty prduct for winter. Not only will it give you a bronzey glow when you’re feeling pale in winter, but it will also moisturize your skin during the colder weather. It’s also a great stocking filler as it’s a very reasonable price and a lot of girls will be happy to recieve it.

4.

Kiko 3d hydra lipgloss

Kiko 3d hydra lipgloss is a softening lip gloss for shiny, plumped lips. The soft texture feels wonderful, blending into the lips and leaving them smooth and radiant. The formula contains Bidens extract. This makes it a perfect lipgloss t have this winter, therefore making it a thoughtful gift for someone to recieve.

Have you been stuck on things to use as stocking fillers or small gifts? Do you have someone in mind that loves beauty? Here are some beauty gift ideas you could use this Christmas.

Non-surgical beauty

designed by Megan Price

As the dynamic of the beauty world changes, surgical beauty has had to adapt... giving everybody the freedom of change, even without going under the knife. Many practioners have evolved in creating procedures that offer the same effect as surgery but without the nasty experience. Living in a generation that is set on breaking the toxic beauty standards, this makes procedures like this appealing to Gen Z, where the ultimate goal is to make you feel like the best version of yourself.

non invasive cosmetic procedures:

1. Chemical peels

A chemical peel is a solution applied to the face to kill the dead skin cells and promote the growth of new ones, the aim of this is to even out skin tone and reduce the signs of aging. The price range for a chemical peael can start at £60 for a mild procedure and ranging all the way up to £500 for a deeper and more effective procedure. Treatment is usually needed every 6-12 months, however a deep chemical peel does not usually need to be repeated.

2. Dermal fillers

These are slightly more invasive than a chemical peel however they are very effective and less daunting than going under the knife. These injections include a natural substance called hyaluronic acid. This can be injected into the lips and cheeks to give the effect of plumper lips and higher cheekbones. These usually last anywhere between 6-18 months, however can be dissolved at anytime to revert back to your natural state. The price for this procedure ranges from £200 - £500 depending on the amount of filler being used

3. Collagen injections

Collagen injections are a natural way to give a youthful glow and makes the skin appear brighter and smoother resulting in the reduction of wrinkle development and fine lines and the prevention of further lines forming.

4. Microdermabrasion

This is a procedure that uses fine crystals and a vaccum to act as an exfoliant, removing dead skin cells. The aim is to reduce wrinkles, fine lines, minor scars, age spots and to improve the overall appearence of skin to looking smoother and younger.

5. Lazer hair removal

Lazer hair removal is a cosmetic prodecdue that uses a powerful lazer to target the hair follicles under the skin and break them down to stop the growth of unwanted hair. You will need treatment every 6-8 weeks for up to 6 times, however it depends on how well the person responds to the treatment, if well it can be effective in just 2 sessions. The cost of lazer hair removal ranges from £85-£270 per session.

6. Micropigmentation

Also known as permanent makeup, this can be used for medical and cosmetic reasons. For example micropigmentation can create the appearence of a nipple for woman who have had mastectomy, camoflage scars and create the illsuion of hair. Cosmetic reasons for this procedure can include long lasting eyeliner, lip liner and eyebrow definition. The cost of this procedure can range anywhere from £75 - £500

7. ultherepy (non surgical face lift)

This treatment uses microfocused ultrasound technology that targets the deep structural layers of the skin and stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin. resulting in a natural lifted complexion

8. Botox injections

Botox injections work similarly to fillers in regards to their outcome, however botox paralyzes the muscles to reduce fine lines and filler injections fill them in to reduce the depth of the line. They can be used for cosmetic reasons such as reducing the appearence of wrinkles but also for medical reasons. These include the relief of muscle spasms and chronic migraines. The cost of botox ranges anywhere from £100 - £350, depnding on the clinic and size of the area being treated. Botox tends to last between 3 - 4 months before the effects ware off, making it a non permannent procedure.

Tik Tok BeautyBrands

The Brands to be looking out for this christmas...

Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty was met with massive success following its September 2020 launch, and the brand has since built an impressive presence on TikTok. Part of its popularity stems from the countless creators, including Nogueira and MakeupByMonicaa, who have waxed poetic about the Soft Pinch Liquid Blush; thousands of consumers have also taken to TikTok to gush about how pigmented the blush is.

Youthforia was founded right before the start of the pandemic. Since then the brand has blown up on TikTok thanks to its small but mighty collection of innovative products that, according to founder Fiona Cho Chan, are safe to sleep in without causing irritation or breakouts. Chan remains the face of the brand’s marketing and TikTok videos, where she discusses the science behind the products’ formulas, her inspiration for starting the brand, and helpful tutorials.

While Mario Dedivanovic (better known as @ MakeupByMario) now serves as a sought-after makeup artist to stars like Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, and Priyanka Chopra, he actually had humble beginnings as a fragrance consultant at Sephora.

After years of success as a celebrity makeup artist, Dedivanovic debuted his highly anticipated namesake makeup line in October 2020. Several products, including the pigment-packed Master Metals Eyeshadow Palette and the superhydrating MoistureGlow Plumping Lip Serum, have received the viral TikTok treatment. Oh, and its Ultra Suede Lip Sculpting Pencil won a 2022 GlamourBeauty Award for Best Lip Pencil—one Glamour writer described it as being “almost as good as filler.” Sold.

You’ve likely come across The Ordinary on #SkinTok (that’s skin-care TikTok, FYI) at least once by now. This innovative brand is known for its wide array of wallet-friendly high-quality skincare staples—most of which are well under $15— which makes building your skin-care routine easy, fun, and most importantly, affordable. Among the best-known is the AHA/BHA Peeling Solution.

which has racked up millions of views on the app—and is a Glamour editor favourite thanks to its unique blend of exfoliating acids to leave skin feeling smoother and looking more radiant.

Glow Recipe is a K-beauty-inspired skin-care brand founded by Korean Americans Christine Chang and Sarah Lee. Most Glow Recipe products feature some sort of fruit—take the TikTokviral Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops, for example. Spiked with watermelon, this lightweight serum offers a radiant finish that thousands of creators, including @Glamzilla, can’t stop raving about.

This past March the brand teamed up with makeup artist and content creator @MikaylaNogueira to launch the Glow Essentials by Mikayla Kit, which includes the brand’s Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops, Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer, and the Avocado Ceramide Redness Relief Serum.

There products are a range of prices but are priced usually higher.

It’s out with the matte makeup look and in with the glowy face in 2023, creating a flawless face, seamlessly blending all the base of your makeup together using cream based products. Using less makeup and enhancing the natural skin, cream makeup has seen a surge in sales. Platforms such as TikTok have influence in fashion and beauty trends however this cream makeup trend is our favourite for the season. We are going to give you a full face of all the best beauty products and where to get them. A dewy finish is one of cream makeup’s top selling points, but what if an oily complexion already has you shining bright?

“You have to strategically know where to put the creamy product: on your cheeks, but keep it away from your nose, chin and forehead.

FOR THE BASE-

When working with a cream texture we recommend a dabbing technique to help the product melt into your skin. This approach is perfect for not applying too much and clogging your pores, instead creating a natural finish. If you’ve long been a powder-blush devotee, cream pigments can be a little daunting at first. “Start with the smallest amount possible until you get the hang of it, light layers and really work on each one. If the colour disappears because you’ve blended it too much, keep in mind that cream is a very buildable texture.

We recommend these products for your baseThe Minimalist Perfecting Stick, Merit Beauty- £49 Miracle Balm in Broze,Jones Road-£40 Cream Blush Rose, Refy-£15 Smoothers Concealer, Covergirl-£8 Lip and Cheek Balm, Chanel- £60 Lip and Cheek Cream, Milk Makeup £20

TAKING IT EASY ON THE EYES-

Skip the smoky, dark shadows and add a radinat cream to the lid of your eye. Add your mascara and liner first and wait for it to dry before adding the balm to the lid to avoid smudging. Keep the highlight in the middle of your eye and keep it small, nothing to crazy, just enough to catch the light. Our favourite cream eyeshadow pots are: Stay put eyeshadow in Gold coast, Quay Beauty£10

Eye2Eye, Trinity London- £30 Brow Set, REFY- £32

Brands such as REFY focus on sustainability which is a current global matter. In the beauty industry it is becoming alot more important for brands to show how they are helping the carbon issue and making sure that there products are not harming the plant. Both brands focusing on fully recyable packaging. This is a statement from Jess the CEO of Refy Beauty “I wanted to create a beauty brand in line with my values of quality and authenticity that would break boundaries and develop never seen before products. REFY encourages everyone to be confident enough to celebrate themselves and embrace their natural beauty.Innovation, simplicity and inclusivity are at the heart of REFY. Whatever look you want to create, you can and this is what the brand stands for. All elements and shades of the versatile products have been meticulously designed to compliment all skin types and skin tones, allowing everyone to achieve professional makeup looks with ease. My personal inspirations of beauty, fashion and photography informed the REFY aesthetic and I am so proud of the brand, the products we have developed, the growing community and our mission. I am so excited for what is to come; to continue to grow and learn from you all. I can’t wait to continue the REFY journey with you.” Small businesses like REFY are paving the way for the beauty industry creating new trends focusing on the planet and the quality of the product and the benefits that it will have on our skin.

The best part about cream based products if that if you need to re apply throughout the day, unlike powdered makeup it doesn’t go cakey. In terms of application, cream makeup products can take a little bit of getting used to but the learning curve is so worth it.They can be harder to blend, but this is usually down to the product needing to be ‘worked in’ a bit. For example, running your finger over the top of a product like a contour stick or cream blush tends to break the ‘seal’ and make the texture softer and creamier. I find that if I ever skip this step, products are much harder to apply and tend to make my base slip, so definitely take the time to warm it up some. The oils in the product will need to come to skin temperature, rather than go on cold and hard. Another way to help with the learning of application of cream based products, use a hydrating moisturiser beforehand to prep the skin. Using your fingers is a great applictaion technique as you can feel the natural oils that your skin already has.

Another brand that has flown to success is MadeByMitchell, known for the infamous product “blursh” which is a cream pigment that can be used on the eyes, lips an cheeks. We saw this product fly to success on the social media platform TikTok. They dry to a satin, matte finish made for layering over or under the base of your makeup. Packed with pigment and highly blendable, MadeByMitchell have a broad range of colours making them flattering on all skin tones. The brand is also cruelty free and focus on making all of there packagaing fully recyclable. Shipping in cardboard boxes instead of plastic. Introducing two new lines of “blursh lights” a highlighter range and “blursh bronze” a contouring range, the cream makeup is the way forward and we can confirm that no one is turning back to powder after this.

Milk Beauty has been setting the trend for cream beauty whio started a Suistainable campaign, focusing on fully recycable packaging and refillabe products. Collaborating with HOW2RECYCLE and g2 Revoultion, which are brand that focus on be able to recycle hard materials and create a cleaner environment.

Designed

FOX EYE MAKEUP

Fox Eye Makeup

Keep it snatched but also classy ! This is a look you need to try.

and written Kinga Filipska, photographed by Megan O’Hara

To achieve the fox eye make you look it’s easy, all you need is black eyeliner and black eyeshadow, and to top it off use long cat eye lashes.

For lips don’t use any standing out colours, stick to the basics like clear lip gloss or light nude lipstick, or a little bit of both.

Fox eye makeup is very similar to cat eye makeup, however the difference is that fox eye makeup has a straight liner instead of a curve liner.

Careers

EKIN-SU x

POLLY

Iconic Love Island bombshell and winner Ekin-Su, has recently signed a deal to work with fashion brand Oh Polly. Oh Polly’s style is so suited to Ekin’s way of dressing and her personality. I think we can all agree that she was an absolute queen on our screens back in the summer and stole the hearts of the nation. Just from giving us the daily dose of drama, her humour and continuously being a girl boss we all aspire to be. When we saw her all scrubbed up in the evenings of Love Island, for challenges or drinks around the firepit, she was always wearing a luxurious and elegant (wether it was mini, midi or maxi) dress or two piece that she killed everytime. She was described by fans and producers as ‘the gift that keeps on giving’ which is 100% true. She provided us with 6 weeeks worth of constant entertainment, and is now handing us over 16 pieces worth of Ekin-Su x Oh Polly collab to shop on the Oh Polly website, which we could not be more excited about.

Written and designed by Remy Mcfarlane

“Im Ekin-Su babe.”

“It’s an absolute dream come true to work with Oh Polly. I have been wearing the brand for years and I just can’t believe this is my life! Davide has been so supportive from the start, he’s so proud. So excited for my followers to be able to shop the collection.”

Shop this look:

NEYLAN

Long sleeve cut out mini dress in ivory. £55 Ohpolly.com

the life of ARIEL

Written and designed by Chantelle Perano

Ariel Tejada is a very well-known, professional, American make-up artist and is now, thanks to Kylie Jenner and his skills, a famous social media personality. He was born in New York on May the 29th 1995.

According to Ariel, he seems to have had a ‘normal’ childhoood, growing up in New York. He went to Broolyn High School of Arts to pursue his ideal career.

The success that this carreer has brought him all started when Kylie Jenner directly private messaged him on Instagram saying, ‘Look, whenever you’re in L.A, I want to work with you, let me know’”.

Ariel replied a WHOLE 14 minutes late! Worrying that he wouldn’t get a response, he replied with “I’m available whenever. I’ll fly out tomorrow if I have to’ and also sent her his number. After then not getting a reply back for 3 days, his anxiety was through the roof. Finally being so happy after getting a response, he lied and said he’d be in L.A. in the next week, even though he had no flights booked! He then proceeded to book a trip and wait for a reply.

Ariel

has now been working with Kylie Jennner and some of the other Kardashian sisters. He has a high following of 2.6 million on Instagram and features in alot of big youtubers videos.

THE CREATOR OF MAXIMALIST OUTFITS

Alessandro Michele Written and designed by Jenna Swales

During his time at Gucci Alessandro Michele was known for making eccentric maximalism outfits in trend again. Sadly, after 7 years with Gucci, Alesssandro Michele has left. So, in honour of his work we want to take a look at some of our favourite outfits craeted by Alessandro Michele himself. Michele embraced gender fluidity, he began with a menswear show that put male models in lace tops and pussybow blouses, showcasing his work on muses like Styles and A$AP Rocky and bringing fluid fashion into the luxury conversation. He anticipated where the fashion industry was going and was all for reusing past seasons prints and pushing them forward to create something new and innovative for the fashion world to see.

Alessandro Michele had held the top job for seven years, and had worked for the company for over 20. In an Instagram post, Michele wrote: “During this long period, Gucci has been my home, my adopted family. To this extended family, to all the individuals who have looked after it and supported it, I send my most sincere thanks, my biggest and most heartfelt embrace. Together with them I have wished, dreamed, imagined. Without them, none of what I have built would have been possible.” Alessandro hasn’t been scared of making impact in the fashion industry and proving that maximalist prints can work together and how designers on the rise shouldn’t be afraid to make a clash. Using innovate ways to merge fashion an technology like his look on the 2019 Met Gala, using a clone as a prop.

RED CARPET MOMENTS

After an enormously successful seven yeras as Creative Director for Gucci, his ending statement is “Today an extraordinary journey ends for me, lasting more than 20 years, within a company to which I have tirelessly dedicated all my love and creative passion. During this long period

Gucci has been my home, my adopted family. To this extended family, to all the individuals who have looked after and supported it, I send my most sincere thanks, my biggest and most heartfelt embrace. Together with them I have wished, dreamed, imagined. Without them, none of what I have built would have been possible.

To them goes my most sincerest wish: may you continue to cultivate your dreams, the subtle and intangible matter that makes life worth living.”His incredibel vison will be missed.

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The Ghosts of Gucci’s Past

Gucci has seen some iconic Creative Directors over the years and with the recent step down of Allessandro Michele we take a look back at the previous two CDs and their impact on the brand...

Written and designed by Megan O’Hara

Frida Giannini

Before Michele we saw Frida Giannini in the role from 2002 – 2015. This Rome born creative certainly left her stamp on the brand by reinventing Gucci’s classic it-bag and bringing about the resurgence of their famous print. As stated in Vogue 2009, Frida changed Gucci’s former look into a “business like collection with no pretence of being anything other than hip, immediately understandable clothes for a young global audience”. Below we will take a look at some of her most prominent moments during her reign as the Head of Gucci.

One of her leading moments during her years as CD was the opening of the Gucci Museum in Florence. She created a space that not only displayed the fashion house’s quintessential looks but offering a place for promising new artists to showcase their work. This iconic museum was opened on the 28th September 2011 celebrating the 90th anniversary of this Florentine Fashion Maison and has seen thousands of visitors yearly since.

Frida was also well known for reworking Gucci’s classic it-bag of their past. She took what was already on the market and brough a new life to it with vibrant colours and canvas bags which were first introduced by her as part of Gucci’s Cruise collection in 2005. These bags are famous for being classy and chic and are still as popular now as they were in the early naughties.

Arguably, her most recognizable success during her time as the Head of Gucci, was Frida’s resurrection of the iconic and highly identifiable Flora print. This classic print was first commissioned for Princess Grace of Monaco by Rodolfo Gucci in 1966, when he gifted her a silk scarf draped with the floral motif. Frida took this print to the people by introducing in on bags and it is still used today.

Tom Ford

Tom Ford, who is well known for his own brand today, became the Creative Director of Gucci in 1994 and his tenure lasted a whole decade. The fashion house was in a state of despair and was close to bankruptcy, so Ford was left with a tough task at hand. He took the then failing company and turned it into a highly sought-after label.

His most notable success was gaining traction from the press. Before Ford, Gucci’s publicists were practically begging people in the industry to attend their shows. However, by his 1995 show it was the fashion editors that were on their knees for a ticket. His provocative white dresses dawned with sexy cut-outs were hailed by the adoring audience.

Ford’s era in Gucci is recognised to this day as going down in history for being thought-provoking and exciting. He took a rigid and predictable brand and transformed it into a sensual, sexy and appealing label. He took risks, made bold choices and shocked the world with his designs. He created a shift in fashion and altered the way in which luxury clothing was designed.

Once again changing the game and taking risks Ford altered designs of Gucci’s bags to become more modern and unique. He transformed their classic leather bags and added bamboo and other original materials. He left a stamp on the brand in even something as simple as their bags, which is evident where you can see inspiration has been taken from him in today’s designs.

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Written and designed by Jenna Swales

“I’M HERE BECAUSE OF THE HUSTLE”

Are you a religious watcher of the famous Netflix show Selling Sunset? Of course you are, Christine Quinn jumped to be the show’s villain, and in the later seasons lots of questions emerged about whether the show is scripted or not. On a recent episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, Christine revealed that a *lot* goes on off-screen to make Selling Sunset happen. “We come to a scene and they want everything to be. I can’t even say the word without laughing…organic,” she said. Christine left the show and with her husband has created a new venture of RealOpen, carrying on with her passion of Real Estate, they plan to cause disruption to the industry. RealOpen allows anyone to buy a house using cryptocurrency, the first business of its kind to do so. Christine spoke to Forbes about their new venture and Christine said part of her decision to leave The Oppenheim Group was because they didn’t believe in using crypto in real estate sales. Since leaving the show, Christine has become a lot more popular with fans for revealing the real truth behind the show. Claiming that the editors know who they want to portray as the hero and the villain. Since leaving, Christine claims that they are scrambling to find a new villain for the show. Featuring on “Call her Daddy” podcast she revealed alla nd its safe to say we have all seen another side to Christine Quinn. KEEP IT CASUAL

MODEL OFF DUTY

Walking for Balenciaga Couture 2022.

It takes a very specific person to be able to walk in the Balenciaga fashion show and this year our girl Christine Quinn was the girl to do it. She took to the runway in a handswen crystal train dress, and we expected her to wear nothing less. Walking alongside Bella Hadid and Naomi Campbell, although her Selling Sunset journey is over, her modelling journey is only just beginning. This is no shock to us as we could all agree some of Christine’s outfits on the show provided us with all the girl boss outfit vibes! Still, the departure is a real loss for tea-sipping reality TV fans like me. Quinn brought some seriously overthe-top fashion to the small screen. Remember her crystal-encrusted french fry purse? (Not by Judith Leiber as one might assume, but the work of Akira.) How about her light-up Louis Vuitton Keepall, which she carried as an inexplicably giant work bag? An absolute Icon. She’s taught all of us dreamers to carry on following our dreams and manifesting that expnsive lifestyle, nothing it to over the top.

by Grace Dagnall

Graduating in 2020, Niamh celebrated completing her degree studying Fashion Design. Two years on, she has landed her design assistant role in successful fashion brand FatFace. Carbon explores her journey into the fashion world so far!

What’s your favourite part of your job?

It’s quite hard to pinpoint. I really enjoy pretty much all of my job. Everyday is different which I love!

What did you study at Solent University?

Fashion design! Did you

enjoy your course?

I absolutely loved it!

What were your favourite modules?

My favourite module was firstly obviously my FMP. Having the opportunity to put everything you learnt together and the chance to really express yourself was so liberating! I also really enjoyed the mastrum module in second year. This is because I am a Women’s designer and the challenge of designing for Mens was actually relly exciting.

Do you feel that your course has prepared you for your role?

I really do! I hate to admit it but when I came to uni I was rather clueless. I didn’t even really understand what photoshop or illustrator were. I feel like I had all the knowledge that I needed for my course just apart from actually putting it into practice regularly.

What is your role at FatFace and what tasks do you perform under your role?

I am a design assistant for Womens wovens. In my role I get to be involved in the design process from start to finish. There’s lots of research intially looking at trends and colours. Also, I am then involved in the design process and sometimes I get to be involved in the print design which I really love. After this, I have to stay on top of seeing samples and talking to suppliers to ensure we get everything ready for the collection.

I work from home Monday and Friday.

How many projects do you have on average to complete?

Daily I have a few things I have to complete then weekly I usually have an overriding focus that I need to get things done for.

What do you like to do on your days off?

I usually like to see my friends, go to the gym and read.

What future career goals would you love to achieve?

I would definitely like to progress at FatFace as I love the working environment. I would obviously love to progress as a designer but at the moment I am definitely still learning.

Do you ever work remotely?

Lockdown Generation to Instagram Success

“We want Sisters & Seekers to be a reflection of our own style and a brand dedicated to the appreciation of art and aesthetic. We as sisters are totally in sync with each other, especially when it comes to fashion and trends. We design each piece starting with our own hand-drawn sketches, before putting our ideas through the development process, to eventually shooting the collection and unveiling to the sisterhood. We are very passionate about quality, attention to detail and wearability. We also try to reduce single use plastic and general waste as much as possible throughout the early life of the product; from development to delivery, which is a focus we will continue to expand on as the business continues to grow. A sister is someone you can rely on, someone who lifts you up and most importantly, someone who shares your wardrobe. We want our brand to allow you to find what you seek, with the help of the sisterhood. Our ever-growing beautiful community is full of empowered sisters of all different shapes, colours and cultures from around the world. We are all sisters here.”

With Sisters and Seekers giving us all our winter staples with an edgy twist it is definitely something that we will all need in our wardrobe this upcoming winter. Encouraging women to have a sense of freedom with what they wear. With a range of collections to choose from, from styling day-to-day to back to work. Sisters and Seekers have got you covered. We love the neutral tones that they follow and how all of the clothing items are buildable. If you don’t have Sisters and Seekers in your wardrobe, run don’t walk.

Sisters and Seekers was founded in 2017 with the aim of providing capsules of clothing telling an overall story, and providing us wth clothes that are ahead of the trends. Starting in Lockdown, Sisters and Seekers rose to fame from the “Sistersport” collection. With the rise of athlesuire due to COVID, they saw this as an opportunity to create unique comfy clothing for woman 18-30. They followed the loungwear catagory as there specialality and have focused on creating the best quality loungewear. Sisters and Seekers is a E-commerce shopping experiance, and with the future being online it is the way forward for small businesses. With plans in the future to release a partnering brand for men named “Brother and Kin” these sisters are smashing the fashion industry and with no signs of slowing down anytime soon they are definately a brand to watch out for.

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Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr. but is known for as Stormzy. The story about why his stage name is story is, ”I was about 12, 13. I was sat on my sofa in my front room, I was with my cousin [on] MSN. God just put it in my head and I went on MSN and changed my screen name to Stormzy, the rest is history,” he said.

At the age of 19, he was trying to make his music career while working in Southampton at an oil refinery. He released his first full project ‘168: The Mixtape’. The piece got its name from the fact it was recorded in one week - or 168 hours. Initially he started his career by freestyling online in 2011, he gained a large follwing from doing so.

In 2014 he released a EP that included seven tracks shot to Number 1 in the iTunes Hip Hop/ Rap chart and that year Stormzy scooped up Best Grime Artist at the MOBO Awards.

The following year he also won Best Grime Act for the second year running at the 2015 MOBO Awards, and in February 2015 he dropped his first single ‘Know Me From’ with track ‘Shut Up’ following shortly after. Shut Up is still doing well as to this day as it is his second most viewed video after Vossi Bop. Vossi Bop was released in 2019 currently with 129 millon views, Stormzy’s most views video on his YouTube Channel.

2016, he took a break and made a return in 2017. A social media hiatus, Stormzy burst back onto the scene in 2017, releasing his debut album ‘Gang Signs & Prayer’ in February - going straight to Number 1. Stormzy also took part in the Artists For Grenfell campaign, featuring on the charity single ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ to raise funds for the residents of Grenfell Tower. At the BRIT Awards, he took home the award for British Male Solo Artist.

During his BRIT’S 2018 performance, he called out the goverment for not doing enough to help the residenets of the Grenfell Tower. ‘Yo, Theresa May, where’s the money for Grenfell?’is a lyric that was said in the song. His album ‘Gang Signs & Prayer’ became the first ever rap album to win British Album of the Year.

He performed at Glastonbury Festival as a headline act in 2019, during this performance he wore a Union Jack stab vest designed by artist Banksy. Many took this as a comment on knife crime in London, as is a ongoing problem that is happening at a frequent pace.

At first he thought he was the black british artist to headline at Glastonbury. “I am the first black British artist to headline Glastonbury,” he wrote. “At 25 years old I am the second youngest solo act to ever headline Glastonbury, the youngest being a 24 year old David Bowie in 1971. I’m overwhelmed with emotions, this is the most surreal feeling I’ve ever experienced.”

He soon found out that he wasn’t the first as the artist called band Skunk Ananise was the first to perform in 1999. During the same year he also released ‘Heavy is the Head’ album in December it became Number 1 in the UK.

In celebration of Stormzy’s 28th birthday it was announced that he would be getting his very own waxwork at Madame Tussauds London. The waxwork is of his perform at the Glastonbury Festival, wearing the union jack stab vest deisgned by banksy.

Stormzy headed on tour around the UK supporting his 2019 album ‘Heavy Is The Head’. Following his residency at London’s O2 Arena, which covered March 27th, 28th and 29th, the tour - which is the rapper’s biggest to date - wrapped up on 3rd April 2022. This is his biggest tour yet sources say.

He also made his debut at the prestigious Met Gala where the theme was White Tie. Suiting up in the spirit of the dress code, the rapper wore an all-white Burberry three-piece wool suit complete with satin lapels. Also adding to the outfit was an impressive matching white cape designed by Riccardo Tisci. Recently he has collabrated with a Addias to create programme Merky Fc. Merky Fc is a programme committed to enhancing and protecting diverse representation in the football industry. The purpose is to tackle the racial inequalities in football by addressing the lack of diversity off the pitch and providing access to a host of multi-year paid professional placements and opportunities.

Announced his ‘Heavy is the Head’ tour in December 2019, which was going to be taking place in September 2020. Two nights in London, then travelling to Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Manchester, Nottingham, Birmingham, Cardiff and Bournemouth. Due to the pandemic the tour dates were rescheduled to another date. Although he won British Male Solo Artist at the BRITs 2020 and went on to perform with Burna Boy.

He spent some of his time during 2020 being chartiable and working with a scheme to give a young fan a bedroom makeover, as well as surprising him in a heartfelt video.

2020He has also being featured on the beta sqaud Youtube channel, as part of a challenge video they do. The Jonathan Ross Show, he was a guest feature along with many others.

Big Mike announced his highly-anticipated third album ‘This Is What I Mean’ in October 2022, revealing the track list AND that it would be coming just a month later in November.

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The journey of becoming editor-in-chief of British Vogue.

A beautiful introspection into the life of British Vogue’s first Black Editor-in-Chief, Edward Enninful’s debut memoir, A Visible Man, is now available to the public.

This extraordinary book takes its readers through the life journey of Enninful, from his childhood bedroom in Ghana to the editorial chair of British Vogue. Born in the Ghanaian city of Takoradi, Enninful relocated to London at the threshold of his teenage years with his parents and five siblings. Taking inspiration from his mother, a seamstress who ran a successful dress-making business, with her unique ability to customize and pair Western and West-African fabrics, Enninful went on to become one of the most sought-after names in the fashion industry.

A beautiful introspection into the life of British Vogue’s first Black Editor-in-Chief, Edward Enninful’s debut memoir, A Visible Man, is now available to the public.

This extraordinary book takes its readers through the life journey of Enninful, from his childhood bedroom in Ghana to the editorial chair of British Vogue. Born in the Ghanaian city of Takoradi, Enninful relocated to London at the threshold of his teenage years with his parents and five siblings. Taking inspiration from his mother, a seamstress who ran a successful dress-making business, with her unique ability to customize and pair Western and West-African fabrics, Enninful went on to become one of the most sought-after names in the fashion industry.

Blurb - A Visible Man traces an astonishing journey into one of the world’s most exclusive industries. Edward Enninful candidly shares how as a Black, gay, working-class refugee, he found in fashion not only a home, but the freedom to share with people the world as he saw it.

A Visible Man is the story of a husband, son, brother, friend - and icon. Taking us from the neon thrills of Soho clubs to nights spent on friends’ sofas, this is the story of Edward’s phenomenal.

It’s the story of one man’s revolutionary mission to change how we see the world, showing how unwavering passion and perseverance can allow anyone to make their mark.

The memoir marks the first time Enninful shares his story with the world through a series of emotional chapters that grapple the reader in every sense. A Visible Man beautifully narrates the saga of a husband, son, brother, friend, and above all, an icon. The book showcases a varied compass of emotions and life experiences, ranging from failures, loss, coming out and joy to hedonism, fame, love, heartbreak, sacrifice, ill health, and an era of defining achievements.

Enninful took the reins to the position of fashion director at i-D magazine at the age of 18, which made him the youngest ever fashion director for an international publication. Known for his distinct style paired with edgy elegance, he quickly rose to fame and went on to flawlessly style models for famous shows and covers. Soon, he began contributing to Italian Vogue, and being a renowned flag-bearer of diverse voices, Enninful orchestrated ‘The Black Issue’ which only featured Black models. Later, he rose to become the fashion and style director of W Magazine and in 2017, Enninful became the editor-in-chief of British Vogue, making him the only Black person to serve in this role in the history of Vogue.

Edward started modelling at the age of 16 he was scouted on the tube.

At the age of 18 he became Enniful’s position as fashion director at i-D made him the youngest ever fashion director for an international publication. He quickly become known for his edgy elegance which ulimately became his trademark.

In september, Edward published a book. ‘A visible man’, it is all about s about a life in the media and fashion worlds, but it is also about a man of many identities finding his voice in a world that has not always wanted to hear it. Enninful is making that world a more beautiful and welcoming place than he found it.

Written and designed by Lily Dawber-Smith

FASHION

Written By Lily Dawson-Smith

Odunayo Ojo - also known as Ayo, or Fashion Roadman - is a fashion journalist and critic. Currently, in his third and final year at Central St Martins, Ayo lives with his parents in Kent, London. He is completing his dissertation and final major projects, all whilst running a YouTube channel, and self-published magazine.

Ayo began his studies in chemical engineering in Leeds, being pushed into a more academic and traditional role by his Nigerian parents and their expectations. Despite studying engineering, Ayo still managed to work in the fashion indutry in the summer, while he was not busy with university.

He says “I sort of got into fashion by mistake, but I would always think about the way I dressed, so I’ve always been interested in clothes and what I wore.”

Ayo has always had an eye for fashion...

... He remembers, “At Sixth Form, I had two English friends who would always wear these cool outfits, brands such as Yohji Yamamoto, Off White and Rick Owens. I saw what they were wearing and started to really appreciate fashion more...”

“... During my time studying engineering at Leeds, I would work in the summer, moving furniture for people. So, I was working for Dr Bernice Pan, moving her furniture and happened to see her face on a magazine, and I thought that was so cool! We started to chat about fashion while I was screwing together her furniture, and she asked me to go to dinner, so that we could talk more. While out for dinner, chatting away, she offered me a job!”

“Whilst working for Bernice, I hosted shows, went to the Versace gallery, and travelled to Saville Road to get supplies, materials and buttons. After the internship ended, she called me back and asked me to work for her again the next summer!”

Ayo’s story proves that even if a different path is taken, you can end up wherever you want to be, in life we can move from one industry into another, and actually make it in that line of work.

Despite being a student, Ayo has made a name for himself in the fashion industry already, at the age of 24, becoming well-known and creating a successful business.

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Odunayo (Ayo) Ojo

Ayo went to secondary school in Nigeria, and being from Nigerian culture has made him realise that there, you can wear what you want without being judged.

He felt a confidence with being able to wear anything, but he has a very different experience in England; some people would judge you for wearing a variety of bright colours and patterns!

Despite this lack of judgement on clothing choice, his Nigerian family would call him and say how dissappointed they were that he decided to study fashion instead of engineering. One of his main motivations to success was to prove his family wrong, that he could be successful in fashion.

Nevertheless, as his fame rose, his family now call him to say how proud they are, and they also brag about how successful he is!

Ayo’s YouTube channel began while he finished his engineering course, he sat down with Bernice Pan and they discussed where he could work in the fashion industry.

They came to the conclusion of fashion journalism, because he loves hosting shows and talking to people about fashion.

This led him to creating a YouTube channel, where he could discuss fashion, and share his thoughts, he says “You don’t always have to write; a YouTube video or a documentary format are both good mediums to talk about fashion.”

Sometimes - especially in this modern, digital world - people prefer to watch a video or look at an image, over reading an article. Documentaries can tell a story in a compelling way that can not be told through text.

Despite this, Ayo reccommends reading books about fashion, to research and learn more about the industry, past, present and future designers or styles.

Ayo Ojo’s magazine, The Fashion Archive, started in his second year at CSM. After 350 copies were printer, the magazine completely sold out on the very first day.

The Fashion Archive magazine is available to buy (£50 hard copy, or £15 PDF) on thefashionarchivemag.com.

The very first issue covered the Lagos Space Programme, Isabel Benenato, Whak & Mo and many more.

The Fashion Roadman also has an E-book, “The Effective Way To Learn About Fashion”, £10. His E-book includes tips on how to find reliable research sources, and what one should or should not do, in the fashion industry.

The magazine began out of a love for unique creatives, opposing the over-commercialisation of current magazines, and the repetition of the most famous and “popular” brands. Alternatively, Ayo’s magazine focuses on the smaller, more unusual creatives, who are outspoken, and not recognised in the industry.

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We asked Ayo, why are brands struggling to adapt and understand this generation, and what the consumer wants today?

He answers, “The biggest challenge for brands at the moment is sustainability, if they care about this, then they would have done it from the start! They’re just greenwashing, and moving with the market. But, Marine Serre and Priya Ahluwalia are brands that use sustainability as part of their process anyway. A lot of Nigerians operate sustainably, even if they do not think about it, all clothing is handmade because they can’t afford massive factories, they use indigo dyes, natural dyes, as they are good for the skin. Sustainability is just naturally a part of the culture and practice.”

“Also, not understanding the modern, digital and online world, this is to do with the staff at the companies; I have worked under heads of content, and they do not know how to use photoshop or any of the software, because they are not as immersed in the digital world...

...Balenciaga know the digital world better compared to a lot of other brands, possibly because they have a younger team, and even the older people working there are immersed in it.”

His most recent collaborations include brands such as Gucci, SS Daley, and Stone Island.

What advice would you give to students or those trying to work their way into the industry?

“Don’t be scared: a lot of brands actually value the young perspective, and opinion, because they want to know what we think. As Gen Z, your opinion is valued, so don’t be scared to reach out to someone or a brand you like or want to contact. Also, complete your final major project that could help your career, and use it as a springboard.”

Who should we be watching? “fashionlover04 haute la mode ideservecouture stylenotcon understitch”

“Also, the Spanish, Barcelona, Asian and African fashion scene, they are a force in fashion, they’re doing things that no one is really talking about and I don’t understand why?!”

What are some of your current projects? “I am working on two fashion documentaries, in Turkey, about Turkish fashion culture, so the thing to think about with a project like this is that I need to respect their culture, you should respect any culture that you’re making a documentary about, you can do this by asking people who are from that culture, to get their insight.”

What is a really interesting fashion fact that you could tell us?

“Uma Wang uses very unique dyeing techniques; she uses Chinese teabags to stain and dye her fabrics, creating some really interesting brown shades.”

We asked Ayo about his Future Projects...

“I would love to work with the Swedish fashion council because of my magazine, it’s all about new creators, instead of focusing on the main capitals of fashion. In the future I am going to go to Sweden to learn about the fashion scene there, and interview people.

I would also like to go to the MET Gala, because the current presenters aren’t really fashionistas, they don’t know the details, so I would like to go there and really ask about the fashion and designs, but I will do this once I have finished university! Then, I plan to go to all of the Fashion Weeks, especially in Barcelona and Nordic regions, not just London, Paris or Milan.”

A final piece of advice from Ayo... “Believe in yourself, you can rock up to anywhere and make it work, put in the effort and make it happen! Anything is possible, if you work for it!”

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Written and designed by Chika Umekwe

CAREERS

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A couple of fashion careers that you can do after your creative degrees.

Fashion Designer

A fashion designer designs and assists with the production of clothing, shoes and accessories, identifies trends, and selects styles, fabrics, colors, prints and trims for a collection. Fashion designers either design haute couture or readyto-wear clothing.

A fashion designer has many responsiblites within it such as:

• Create new designs

• Draw sketches

• Create moodboards to show potiental clients

• Staying in tune with the trends relating with fabrics, colours and shapes.

• Showcase designs at fashion and trading shows

Brand manager

Brand Managers are responsible for ensuring that the products, services and product lines that fall under their domain resonate with current and potential customers. To do so, these professionals continuously monitor marketing trends and keep a close eye on competitive products in the marketplace.

Examples of more responsibilities that it would be:

• Organising events, photo shoots and launch parties

• Oversee marketing and advertising activities to ensure consistency with product line strategy

• Monitoring market trends

Modelling

A career you can do within the fashion industry is said to be cut throat.

The defintion of a model is to pose for artistic photo shoots and adorn clothing and accessories during runway sh ows. High-fashion models epresent brands.

There is also commerical modelling that is an industry that hires models to pose in marketing materials to promote products. Its purpose is to feature relatable people using goods and services, allowing consumers to visualise how they would look if they used the goods or enrolled in serives.

Commerical models can find employment by participating in photo shoots for different advertisements, such as:

• Magazines

• Billboard advertisments

commericals

Creative Director

Creative director is the most important job within with fashion house. They are responsible for shaping and establishing the brand’s vision, from fashion shows to marketing. They spearhead collaborations with other labels to fits the brand’s aesthetic.

Skills required for this job role is:

• Creative eye for design, copy, and fashion.

• Solid understanding of the latest fashion trends.

• Generate concepts for photo shoots, hire suitable models, and book the photographer, location, and clothing.

Editor-In-Chief

There is always an Editor-In-Chief in a magazine they help maintain the grammer, correct factual information.

An editor-in-chief is the manager of any print or digital publication, from physical newspapers to online magazines. The responablities of an Editor-In-Chief is dependent on their copy editors, but there are skills required for this job role. The editor-in-chief determines the look and feel of the publication, has the final say in what is published and what isn’t, and leads the publication’s team of editors, copyeditors, and writers.

Skills required for this job role is:

• Accurate writing skills

• Leadership skills

Stylist

A fashion stylist uses their knowledge of fashion brands and new products to provide insight and direction on the best look for clothing brands and fashion shoots for fashion magazines and fashion merchandising.

There are skills required to become a stylist such as:

• Organised

• General knowledge of photography and lighting

• Keeping up with seasonal fashion trends

• IT literacy including the ability to use InDesign, Photoshop, Capture One and Microsoft

Fashion illustrator

Fashion illustration is the art of creating drawings for clothing, accessories and other fashion items.

The job role is to produce visual representations for publications, advertisements, designers and retailers. Majority of fashion illustrators work for retailers or design studios, but illustrators can also work independently to meet with clients and complete briefs.

Some example of tasks can be:

• Study models and new clothing style

• Develop patterns and designs for clothing

• Collaborate with designers and directors

PR

Public Relations is a commuincation skill that is valuable for fashion and lifestyle brands. PR methods raise brand awareness and generate shifts in brand perceptions.

Responsiblites that PR do is to managing public affairs, corporate communications, stakeholder relations, risk communication, and corporate social responsibility.

Skills required for this job role is:

• Good communication and organization skill

• Strong written commuincation

• Able to plan events

Photographer

A photographer is a person that captures quality pictures of people, products and events. The main role that they do is planning and setting up photo shoots, arranging the composition and capturing the image, developing and editing the final product for presentation to the client.

There are also different types of photographers within the fashion industry, such as: • Catalog

Fashion Buyer

A fashion buyer’s role is to analyse customer buying patterns and predict future trends. When planning new ranges, buyers have to consider customer demand, price levels and the general market. Fashion buyers also review current merchandise, how it’s selling and decide what, and when, to restock.

Activites that they can do:

• Negotiating skills.

• Planning product ranges and pricing

• Create moodboards to show potiental clients

• Assessing quality and sustainability of product ranges

Content Creator

There two types of content creators, one who is creating for themselves and one is creating content for a company/brand.

A person who is creating content for the brand can identify, create, manage and deliver digital content using a range of techniques, across channels including websites, social media and webinars.

Skills required for this job role is:

• Good communication and organization skill

• You are aware about latest social media trends

Success Blooming

Mum of two, Sophie Mitchell grew her hobby of creating beautiful jewellery to her dream full time business. Starting small, her business grew in lockdown and has created opportunties such as opening a shop and preserving Stacey Solomon’s wedding bouquet!

How and when did the idea for Kooky Bloom arise?

I started creating as a hobby like so many others did during lockdown. We were struggling as a family financially and myself mentally. So being able to focus on making beautiful things was really good for me!

How many pieces of jewellery did you begin with?

We then decided to show our first batch of creations on social media. I say ‘we’ as my husband Matt helped me with these. There were 38 pieces!

What do you think made your business grow so quickly?

I think in a weird way lockdown benefited us! I think so many people were at home on their phones and on social media more often. We were seen more than we would have if we had started today!

How did the name ‘Kooky Bloom’ happen?

My husband calls me kooky (quirky, unusual) and I knew I wanted the word bloom in there to represent the flowers so...viola!

How long can it take for a collection to be released?

We are lucky enough to have grown and created enough pieces over time that the website now remains open with limited stock most of the time. We tend to make the handmade items for three weeks straight and launch on the fourth week. We do four weekly big restocks.

Opal pieces are a favourite of mine, I love the stone and believe this is very original to us. Mixing Bello Opals in with flowers just looks stunning.

Some simple pieces we manage to make in bulk rather quickly compared to more intricate designs that can take days with layering and placement. Special pieces containing ashes, hair, fur, even breast milk, can take a lot of time. We set aside particular days to do these solely.

Featured are images showing Sophie’s beautiful creations that are available to purchase at her new shop! In June 2022, Sophie opened the doors to her beautiful little shop where customers can browse a wide range of handmade jewellery and gifts. Located in Antelope walk in Dorchester, Kooky Bloom is the perfect addition to the current independant shops available.

Opening our store was a big one also being able to leave my job to go full time was a dream to be honest. It’s been a huge whirlwind, but I wouldn’t change it for the world!

What would you say is your favourite piece or collection to date?

How long can it take for a piece of jewellery to be made?

What’s your most proudest moment since founding Kooky Bloom?

Chika Umekwe

learning in and outs of the Influencer marketing, GK Barry?

Written and designed by

Olivia Skingle is a ex Solent student and Influencer marketing specialist, Olivia had work experience at The Estée Lauder’s PR department and ASOS.

Working at two different companies gave her to oppurtunies to learn different skills because at The Estée Lauder she completed work experience this involved managing send outs to Press and Influencers, compiling coverage reports, scanning and filing print coverage, assisting with Charity Activations, giving input at product meetings, attending Learning Lab - an internal Education Seminar and doing store visits and counter experiences with the Communications Team. Then at ASOS

Her work experience placement at ASOS involved assisting on both model and product ecommerce shoots, giving input on photo selects and assisting the Retouch Team, giving input on model castings, assisting the Stylist Team and having an induction with the Social Media team

Whilst she was at university, she was also interning at Flourish Management. This internship involved me helping build all social media channels, creating graphics, assisting on influencer events and trips and also helping with the main Flourish MGMT inbox and answering all talent related enquiries.

Her role as Creative Assistant at Flourish Management involved me being responsible for content creation across all social media channels, assisting on Influencer event and activations, creating email newsletters, influencer outreach, being in charge of all the logistics for all influencer send-outs which included booking the

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couriers and ensuring product arrives on time. I also assisted on PR campaigns and tracked and press coverage Flourish generated for their clients.

She got promoted to Creative Executive at Flourish within six months of initially being hired. This role involved all of my previous experience as Creative Assistant however I was then responsible for co-ordinating all client campaigns such as events and PR Packages this involved me thinking of concepts, pitching them, executing them and then reporting on the outcome of the campaign. During my time as Creative Executive, she was in charge of 5 client Creative Mailer campaigns for brands such as Primark, Boohoo, Hawaiian Tropic and Wilkinson Sword- all of which were incredibly successful! She also managed a team of interns and was responsible for the company’s marketing strategy.

After 9 months of being Creative Executive, she was promoted to Campaign Manager at Flourish manag. My role involved managing and overseeing all social media channels including Instagram, TikTok , LinkedIn & Twitter. Managing influencer events and PR Package campaigns for brands such as Frasers Group and Primark. Organising marketing activations for the company, creating client pitches and reports, comping up with creative campaign concepts for brands and training and managing interns and assistants. She created many hand guides for outreach and other admin tasks for any new interns and assistants to reference. As well as this, she was also responsible for managing client trips for brands. This involved her sourcing accommodation, creating the itinerary’s, booking activities and restaurants, ensuring influencers’ needs are met whilst on the trip, sticking within the allocated budget and creating detailed reports on the success of the trip.

Her campaign manager role also often meant I had to work weekends and out of hours to ensure all of my responsibilities were taken care of.

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SILENT WARRIORS

As we are approaching national disability month in December, it’s time to turn around the stereotypical assumptions involved with those who are disabled.

Usually when one thinks of someone disabled, they are usually in a wheelchair, older, or something along those lines. However, 21% of working age adults in the U.K have a disability and an estimated 70% of disabilities in the UK are ‘invisible’. With a figure so big, why are invisible disabilities so misunderstood?

Today, Megan and Katelyn are here to break the silence and speak up about how their disabilities have changed their lives and their own experiences living with an invisible disability.

what is it like living day to day with an invisible illness?

Really tough. I don’t like having to explain myself for not being able to complete the same tasks as others but I feel like I look lazy if people arnt aware why I sit out of some activities.

HOW do you feel about and respond to your disability?

When I wake up in the morning I can tell how productive my day will be. I will know how to pace myself which is something I’ve learnt with time. I know that if I have a busy day planned, I need to schedule a nap midday to keep me going. I pre cook meals and freeze them knowing there will be days I won’t have the energy to cook in the evenings.

how old were you when you received a diagnosis? did it feel different having a disability in your teen years as opposed to being older?

When I first noticed something wasn’t right I was 18. It took a year and 5 months to officially be diagnosed. It definitely does get harder as you grow older as life is busier so harder to handle and manage your time.

what is something you wish others knew about your illness or invisible disabilities in general?

Sometimes when I look like I’m feeling okay and energetic, it could be that I am feeling good but I’m not participating because I need to conserve my energy.

KATELYN BROWN, AGED 19, SUFFERS WITH CHRONIC FATIGUE.

MEGAN O’HARA, AGED 21, SUFFERS WITH FIBROMYALGIA

Do you feel supported with your disability?

In terms of education I have always felt very supported and have always been offered extra accommodations to make myself feel as comfortable as possible. In everyday life my family and the few friends I have made aware of my condition have always understood and helped me in any way I needed.

How do you feel an invisible disability differs to having an outwardly visible disability?

While I never like to see myself as attention seeking, it can often be difficult as with a visible disability people can see your suffering. However, with invisible disabilities it can be hard as some people can’t comprehend what pain or suffering people are coping with as nothing is visible.

Do you feel like the ressure of university is harder to manage with a disability?

The long university days and large workload can have a toll on my health as on a regular basis I struggle with fatigue and a weak immune system, so, with these additions it can make some days even harder and increase the likelihood of feeling sick or unwell. The stress also has an impact on my joints as I become more tense and puts a toll on them. It leaves me with missing more classes and feeling behind with the workload.

Is there anything you struggle with on a daily basis that some people may not expect?

Some issues I have to deal with on a daily basis include waking up with my hands in a stuck position, losing feeling in certain limbs, stiffness in joints, back spasms and pain. This means simple tasks like walking, writing, typing, being in one position for too long or even holding a hairbrush for too long can be difficult.

If you have, is connecting with otheers your own age with a disability something that helps you?

I actually don’t know anyone who has anything similar so have been unable to share stories, but I can imagine that would be very helpful.

Have you ever experienced or witnessed any prejudice against some with a disability?

I have seen and experienced first hand, people not believing that I or others actually have any conditions. As mentioned above, when people can’t physically see something wrong with someone they can refuse to believe that they’re suffering is just as equal as someone with a visible disability. They’re can be people that assume you are making it up or exaggerating the extent of one’s condition.

Gen z Guide Southampton

Looking for the ultimate tourist guide to southampton? Look no further

FOOL PROOF GEN Z GUIDE TO SOTON

Voi scooters, the new greener easy way to travel from A to B has been a huge hit with gen Z demographic age and has really taken off. You need to be at least 18 years old to ride and there is a temporary deposit taken from your account when unlocking a voi scooter. They are situated all around Southampton and you can even buy monthly passes starting from £35 for 300 minutes of riding time, they are worth it if you’re looking for a fun way to see more of Southampton.

Southampton is renowned for its busy nightlife and student nights out, you can find a number of bars and clubs in the heart of Southampton. Venues like switch and engine rooms have hosted hundreds of events with celebrities including stormzy, Andy C, Bou, Tom Zanetti and numerous other stars. Drinks start from as little as 79p on student nights out.

West quay Shopping centre, another one of Southampton’s major attractions here you will find a huge range of shops ranging from H&M, Anne Summers, Flannels and upstairs there is a huge food quatres with just about everything you can possibly think of. Perfect for late night christmas shopping and with the christmas market situated just outside, it seems like the perfect wholesome festive evening, right?

Written and designed by Jo Devon Robinson

Christmas in Soton

Southampton is the perfect place to be this Christmas with so much to do and so many memories to be made. Visit the Southampton Christmas Market on Above Bar, where you can expect a wide range of tasty treats and live entertainment.

Enjoy delicious festive food from German sausages to crêpes and churros.

The festive bars are stocked with tasty hot

chocolates, hot glühwein and hot mulled cider, and you can buy special gifts from a selection of the vendors.

There will also be children’s rides, including a traditional horse carousel. Après Bar opens its doors this November alongside Westquay on Ice and will be serving a range of festive favourites including Mulled Wine, Winter Cocktails, Hot Chocolate and Frosty Stein’s of German bier.

But it’s more than just drinks – Après Bar also hosts several cosy mini chalets! With room for up to 10 people and waiting service throughout your booking, these can be booked in 2 hour time slots and are the ideal spot for a festive get together with friends and family….

Written and designed by Jessica Gehlott

Inside the machine Shein

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After The documentry of “inside the shein machine” had been released I had headed to the public for their opinion and to question them, and see what their thoughts were after watching this documentry. I generally asked the public “If you used to shop at shein, After watching inside the shein machine, will you stop buying from the company, now knowing what goes on in the factories and how does it make you feel?” these were the answers I had recieved, one lady responded with “ I’ve never brought from shein as I do’nt agree with their company ethics as they disregard the welfare of their supply chain workers and I am angry as im sure their operations are illegal and goes against the modern slavery act.” another lady responded with “I Started boycotting a month after they launched due to ripping of designer’s work. Then there has been more revealed and it is awful. Having said that, I have also tried to shop at prettylittlething, boohoo and missguided either.

Since the release of the documentry, companies have pulled out of collaborations with the brand to stop the publicity and sales. one of them being The georgiaportogallolimited which is a buisness with 70.4k following. The founder also stated they will no longer let their customers collaborate with the brand until the working conditions change. Shein have gone against the modern slavery act by making the workers do more than 40 hours a week of work, I had estimated that the average worker does 126 hours a week with only a one and a half hours break. to put that in perspective, in a week there is 168 hours and they work a large percentage of that! The employees also only get 1 day off a month if that and if any erros are created they get money deducted from their wage. Their usual amount of money they take home from a 17 hour shift is estimated around £15 which is 124 chinese yuan. The employees work usually from 8am - 2am however if they have not complated their work they will have to stay until it is finished no matter on the time.

Shein also have been caught ripping of designers work, This is mentioned in the documentry where the designer of a small buisness owner had a top which costs her around £70 to make had ended up being sold in shein for £4 also other designers that had been ripped off and sued shein for copyrighting their work are Magdalena Mollman and Bailey prado. Shein also have not been following their own code of conduct Shein says ” We treat all of our employees like family by providing industry leading working conditions. From offering above average salaries and benefits, to building state-of-the-art factories and offices, we make sure everyone can work in a safe, clean, happy and productive environment.” This is a bunch of lies! The conditions are far from clean, safe and happy. The workers arent given enough hours in a day to be able to look after their mental and physical well being, the women end up washing their hair during their break which means they never get enough time to actually rest or eat. This all needs to change!

“Fast Fashion is a black hole of injustice, unfairness & green washing”

GEN Z DEALING

Gen Z’ers, who range from secondary school students to university students and early professionals, are facing higher rates of anxiety and depression, more than any other age group. With the current cost of living crisis, we are coming out the other end of the pandemic, meaning more social events, back to education and work places, anxiety is bound to be on a rise.

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CAFFEINE

We are here to help you overcome some of the anxiety you may have, with ways to cut down, and coping mechagnisms.

In majority of people’s day to day life, a coffee is what kickstarts the day. Caffeine helps you to stay focused and alert. However, if you are suffering with anxiety, caffeine isn’t the best option, it can make you feel jittery and potentially more anxious, the effects can actually be quite detrimental. When you start getting a wave of anxiety you may experience a racing heart or shaky hands, when you combine this with caffeine, it may lead to panic attacks and an addiction to caffeine. If you decide to cut caffeine from your diet it won’t cure your anxiety but it will absolutely do you some favours. Try some other methods of keeping yourself awake and alert throughout the day, such as getting atleast 8 hours of sleep, or perhaps some yoga or revitalising activities.

SPEAKING TO SOMEONE

Having healthy coping strategies is the best way forward for dealing with anxiety. Of course, it is so different for so many people, but such small things can make a difference. Talking to a close friend, a colleague, a teacher or a parent, whatever works for you, sometimes just offloading whats on your chest to someone is calming and relieving. Understandably this isn’t for everyone, so therapy can be such a helpful option. Talking to a therapist can be easier than someone you know, you don’t need to fear that your anxiety will be misinterpreted or shared with others. They are also professionals in what they do, so they understand you in all your worries and concerns, they aim to do everything possible to work through your troubles with you in the healthiest ways. You can speak to Gen-Z/ Teen specific therapist’s so they can relate to specific concerns and triggers Gen Z face.

Anxiety

DIET

As anxiety for so many people can be so different, if you feel that you have tried many different ways of coping wiith anxiety and nothing is working it may be a case of a few lifestyle changes. Often, anxiety may make you feel unwell or sleep deprived. This could be because your are not giving your body enough nutrients, proteins and minerals. This will not necessarily cure your anxiety, but keeping up a balanced and healthy diet will definitely improve it. A few ways to keep a healthy diet can be drinking enough water, the average person should drink atleast 2 litres of water per day, which is only around 8 glasses! Dehydration can cause a drop in your mood, potentially making your anxiety worse. Eating healthier carbohyrdates such as whole-grain items, quinoa, whole-grain breads and cereals. It is known that complex carbohydrates releases serotonin in your brain, this gives a calming and happier effect.

JOURNALING

Not only is journaling a simple coping method, it is actually found to be a really enjoyable one. For some people who find it more difficult to communicate their emotions, or don’t want to tell someone their anxieties, this is the best way of getting all of your stresses out, but it’s just on paper! It is alot healthier for yourself to let everything out one way or another. You can begin your journaling on a daily basis, a weekly basis, or simply whenever your anxieties get too intense. Start by writing for a few minutes, until you feel that you have gotten everthing that is on your mind down on paper. You can then go back in weeks ahead and re-read, this can bring you alot of stress relief when your worries aren’t as intense. This should help reduce your anxiety, increase your well-being and bring you some relaxation time.

Winter Blues

Winter is officially upon us and whilst for some it’s just another season in the year others it’s the start of a long and deep depression. “Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern. SAD is sometimes known as “winter depression “ because the symptoms are usually more apparent and more severe during the winter. It is common among so many and can make the winter months feel even longer and drearier but, you are not alone. I’ve collated some of my best tips and tricks to help ease the transition into the colder months and how to not let depression win.

Try reaching out to at least one friend a day, depression can be so isolating. Reaching out is easier said than done and sometimes our own thoughts can overwhelm us and make reaching out a way bigger challenge then it needs to be, it’s hard to see and think clearly when your brain is making very convincing arguments to isolate yourself and that not speaking to anyone is a much better option, but if you can put those thoughts on hold even for a minute and send a quick text to a friend or a quick phone call with someone who supports you that can sometimes be all you need to put those thoughts at bay for just a moment. You are way stronger than you think and you are loved and valued by so many people at the bare minimum you can treat yourself with kindness.

Physical exercise is honestly the closest thing to a miracle for depression (personally) moving my body boosts my mood massively, I cannot explain the feeling after a good workout, not just that but also during, working out is such a good way to release stress and built up emotion, an hour or two to put your headphones on listen to your favourite music forget about all of life’s worries and dramas and just take some time for yourself.

Something else I have stumbled upon during research is light therapy, if you are already outside a lot during the day and have at least 30 minutes outside then you might be taken care of, but if not then having a light therapy lamp on your face whilst you do whatever you need to do may positively impact your mood for the whole day. There is a few different options when it comes to buying a light therapy lamp.

Some lamps are quite expensive but, can you really put a price on mental health? If it is something that is going to be in your daily mental health self care routine, it may be worth the plunge.

Exercising massively reduces my anxiety too, almost instantly. Getting a routine is the hardest part, especially when you have no form of exercising in your life already but baby steps, start out small and just try and get outside for walks whenever you can. Once you feel that serotonin boost and instant mood uplift it will be hard to not want to work out or go for a leisurely walk.

Don’t be too hard on yourself, your mind can be your worst enemy when it comes to these dark gloomy months. When you fall into a depressive episode it is so easy to believe the voices in your head telling you that you have no future, no friends, nothing to look forward to, but fighting back can make a difference, these thoughts can come and go but that does not mean you have to let them in. From my own personal experience dealing with seasonal depression, being sat alone in my uni room away from all my family, worrying about what comes next, stuck in a tedious routine.

Wake up, go to uni, come home, go to bed and repeat. It’s so easy for these self destructive thoughts to come creeping in, I can’t do this, I am not good enough, I have nothing to look forward to, uni isn’t for me, I can’t do it, and honestly applying logic to your depressive thoughts can be exhausting, but, and there is a but. Simply saying ‘no, I know that’s not right’ recognising that these are in fact nothing more than depressive thoughts can have an impact, for me it helps. I am not saying this is going to cure your depression but it impacted me enough for it to at least be considered.

As much as it’s hard to believe and as real as it feels, it is all in your head. You are loved. You are valued. You are so worthy of this life and you have so many things to look forward to. Some of the greatest things in your life have not even happened yet.

Next Generation

The Of Menstruation

Written and designed Remy Macfarlane

Us girlies can all agree, that as soon as the first cramp, the first headache and the mood swings start on that specific week of the month, its the dreaded venture out to the local to stock up on your sanitaries.

It may seem that the expense isn’t that significant, around £4 for a box of tampons or a packet of sanitary towels, and it’s only once a month. However It is known that in a women’s lifetime, they may end up spending around £18,000 on menstrual products and care. Female sanitary products are a $23 billion global business that is expected to expand further.

As time goes on, more exciting and innovative products are being introduced to the industry, so that we can save money, collectively be more sustainable and hopefully making coping with our cycle just that little bit easier. We have done the research for you, wether you are wanting to try buy more sustainably, reduce pain or try something new. Here are some of the most recent period products that are new to the market that you need to know about.

In the UK, the disposal of one-use menstrual products generates more than 200,000 tonnes of waste. Not only does it produce that extortionate amount, so many products are made from plastic, for example; tampon applicators, sanitary towel wrappers, and the towel itself is 90% made up of plastic, these products can take up to 500 years to disintegrate in land-fill. Fortunately there are so many eco-friendly options on the market now, more than ever.

Leave it in cold water to soak after use, then pop it in for a cold wash in a washing machine, or hand wash it with cold soapy water if you prefer. You can build your reusable pad collection by joining GladRags subscription plan. As a subscriber to their Cloth Pad Club, you can get the washable pad of your choice, delivered monthly. Cloth Pad Club items are also discounted with free shipping!

Buy their reusable pads from: Gladrags.com

Organic day pads, £18.99 Organic night pads, £24.99

wearedame.co £16.99

This reusbale tampon applicator is the perfect option if you want to shop more sustainably. All you need to do is place a tampon inside the applicator, insert it and then rinse the applicator clean. This lasts over 3000 uses and it fits tampon sizes from lite to super plus. If you are uncertain about the resuable factor, it has self cleaning technology and medical grade materials.

Glad rags is an independantly woman owned brand that offers reusable menstrual products. Everything comes in recycled, recyclable or biodegradable packaging. Their reusable pads are long lasting over 5 years, so really you would end up saving yourself money! They are comfortable, soft and breathable after every wash.

The livia device uses TENS technology in order to relieve pain instantly. It sends electrical pulses through two pads that stick onto your stomach, which are stronger than your period pain signals, so it results in immediate relief and you are painfree.

It is scientifically proven to be the first safe solution for women during menstrual pain. No more expensive pain killers!

The device is also completely discreet, you wear it below your clothes comfortably.

The device includes:

Livia Device

Livia Flower Pads

Classic covers that come in various colours

USB charging cable

Travel case

3 month supply of gel pads

Buy it from: mylivia.uk £127

Sirona pro, reusable menstrual cup with pouch. Mini intimate wash and cup wash.

Thesirona.com £4.80

The Sirona menstrual cup is a small cup that is made out of medical-grade silicone. You insert it into the vagina, and it collects your flow. This is rather than absorbing it like a tampon or a pad would. When you want to re-use the cup, throw the menstrual blood away. Disinfect the cup before use again with the Sirona cup wash, and then sterilize in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Then you are ready to use it over again. This is the perfect product if you are looking to spend less money on menstrual products and buy more sustainably. After all one cup can last 10 years!

SPORT ON THE SIDELINES

Cheerleading is arguably one of the most stereotyped sports to exist. Most believe that it’s a ‘girls’ activity’ or some sort of beauty contest. It is true that the glittery pom poms and colourful dresses are designed to be pretty and attractive, however cheer is so much more than that. In fact, some cheerleading doesn’t even have pom poms at all. In 1898 it was believed that crows needed to be more energised and led by a group of people, this started off with men on the sidelines shouting chants. It wasn’t until World War two that cheer became a women dominated sport, this was because most men were off fighting overseas. In the 1960s, Universities began competing between their cheerleading teams and not only dancing and tumbling, but also pyramids and stunts took a start. It wasn’t until the 80s that Allstar cheer began cropping up. Allstar is a version of cheerleading that doesn’t cheer for a team or have traditional cheer aspects such as pom poms or chants for teams as they compete themselves. Allstar uniforms are also usually tight fitting and bedazzled with diamantes instead of the traditional. It became a way for cheer to athletically train strength, it’s also quite popular with men as well as women. One place you may have seen this is the hit Netflix show, ‘Cheer’ which documented the athleticism and dangers of cheer, promoting it as a valid sport. There is a wrong assumption that cheerleading is easy or ‘not a real sport.’ However, cheerleading has one of the

highest rates of fatality in all sports. As cheerleading grew and became more competitive, the stunts had to get more and more outrageous to impress judges and outdo other teams/universities. One notable event is Laura

Jackson was practicing a trick called a ‘back handspring’ for her cheer squad, lost balance and, sparing the details, landed on her neck. This caused a major spinal injury in which she will never walk again, leaving her hooked up to a ventilator for life?

If cheer is so dangerous, why is there still this rhetoric that it isn’t a real sport or just a ‘pageant’? As with most women dominated sports, sexism is bound to be attached to it. The idea that women aren’t as strong or athletic as men is an idea that has been held for many centuries, causing these sports to be profiled differently than male based sports such as football or rugby. Some may value cheer for its athletic aspects, however, still do not see it as an official sport, this is simply untrue. The definition of a sport is ‘an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.’ Cheerleading involves both physical exertion and competitions, the idea that it isn’t a real sport is simply a sexist narrative that people refuse to give up. Hopefully this article has helped to gain perspective on the physical nature of cheer and reveal some truths that are usually held back. Cheerleading IS a sport, and the women of cheer are very much strong, determined athletes.

How has this sport gone from the face of beauty to an empowering sport for women?

‘the idea that it isn’t a real sport is simply a sexist narrative that people refuse to give up.’

Written and designed Rosie Toomey

Written and designed Chika Umekwe

A guide to start your modelling journey

Beginner Guide 101. Coming from my perspective as creative indivual who started modelling in 2020.

There are different type of modelling you can go into:

- Runway - Editorial - Commerical - Fitness - Ecommerce - Swimsuit & Lingerie

Runway modelling is targeted towards 5’9+, advertising a Clothing Designer ‘s creations while walking in fashion shows and posing for photographs.

The goal of an editorial modelling is to sell clothing, shoes or accessories by making it look appealing and inspiring. In the fashion industry, ‘editorial experience’ may also be referring to a model who has featured in a printed publication.

Commerical modelling is an industry that hires models to pose in marketing materials to promote products. Its purpose is to feature relatable people using goods and services, allowing consumers to visualize how they would look if they used the goods or enrolled in the service.

A Fitness is typically very physically fit. You can be somewhat muscular, have an athletic build and are well-toned. Fitness models are therefore often used to show off fitness attire, like trainers, tracksuits and other sporting gear. A fitness model might also demonstrate certain fitness and workout routines in videos and other media. Becoming a fitness model involves a lot of exercise and training to reach the required physique.

Ecommerce modelling is what brands photshoots consist of as they are selling their clothing products. It is normally on a white background with a model in shot, posing to show the best angle of the garments/shoes.

Swimwear & Lingerie models specialise in showcasing lingerie and swimwear. This might also extend to wearing other forms of undergarments, sleepwear and certain kinds of summer clothing. Due to the nature of the garments they wear, these models can be more curvaceous or shapely than other types, such as runway and editorial models.

Once a niche is selected, contacting photographers who focus on that niche would be helpful as start to build a portfolio.

Another option is taking poloroids on a phone, then applying to modelling agencies. Hearing back from agency can be intense as they don’t get back in contact with all application.

- Pick a niche to do

- Take polaroids

- Message photographers who want to do TFP Photoshoots on socials

- Apply to agencies

- Modelling industry is harsh, dont take it to heart

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UNFILITERED LIFE

With the Rise of Instagram, more influencers are getting called out for the use of photoshop and editing of their Instagram pictures. Of course, this isn’t helping the young generation, having false expectations of beauty standards and causing a significant rise in mental health issues across the globe. However, some influencers like Georgia Clarke are keeping it real and helping us embrace all of our natural imperfections. Belle Hassan, the Love Island star was another influencer to show us all how easy it is to edit a normal selfie and take out all the flaws. Going into 2023, more influencers are showing us the bare face selfie and showing us that it is more than normal to be in your favourite tracksuit, no makeup and munching your way through a pack of oreos. Hvae you ever not posted an Instagram becuase you don’t look the same as the model wearing it, well guess what? They don’t look like that either, It is all a clever pose, adjusted angle an srategic lighting. We just don’t see more of normal bodys on Instagram becase the presure that influencers have to edit there pictures to protect themselves from the nasty comments. So stop comparing yourself, put the bikini on and rock it!

ITS TIME TO BEREAL!

WIth apps such as BeReal, it allows friends and family to see what people are doing at that current time. BeReal is a social media app that asks users to post unfiltered photos of themselves once a day, with the app intended to encourage people to be more authentic, taking away heavily filtered photos and asking them to present themselves as they are in that moment. This has taken the world by storm and it has been encouraged that we all learn that we are all perfect and that a memory is much more important than appearance. BeReal has allowed people to feel comfortable with sharing what they are doing and what they look like without the concern of how many likes they recieve, or random trolling. Real people getting an insight to there friends Real life, with apps like this getting more popular, 2023 is looking like the year for an unfiltered life.

AN INJECTION OF BEAUTY

Written and designed Remy Macfarlane

200 people were asked a few questions on cosmetic procedures. These 200 people all ranged between 16-25, 70% of them being female and 30% being male. Here’s what they said!

Q1. Girls, have you ever had a cosmetic procedure done?

94% said no, 6% said yes

Q6. Would you consider having something done?

78% said yes, 22% said no

Q7. Is social media/ beauty standards a part of the reason you said yes? 81% said yes, 19% said no

For me, insecurities are such a draining feeling to have. With the media now, platforms such as instagram and tik tok, they increase the likelihood of girls/women developing issues with body image, based on unrealistic, photoshopped content that were created by influencers and brands. It almost tells us how we should be looking. I understand a desired body type, but we should not be told that we don’t have the perfect body. We get told how to do our makeup, how to over-line your lips in a certain way to achieve the desired lips, how to do our hair, slick back your hair like this to achieve the ‘clean girl aesthetic’. It almost feels like we’re going back in time, we were moving forward to being who you are and expressing and dressing the way you want.

In this case it’s going as far as cosmetic procedures. There are unbelievable amounts that one can have done.

sad that i actually wanted a cosmetic procedure from such a young age. But this is much more of a worldwide feeling than just me, and this is the reality of it. The extent that we go for beauty standards is crazy, but me, as a young woman who is exposed to it all just like millions of others, i understand.

These cosmetic procedures have always been around just as beauty standards have too. There has been a drastic rise post pandemic and here is why. Plastic surgeons observed the amount of people who scrutinised their appearances over zoom meetings, which was a huge contribution factor to the sudden boom in the business. This observation was supported by research, as a 2021 study published by the International Journal of Women’s Dermatology, tied zoom conferencing during the pandemic to “Zoom dysmorphia”. This ultimately meant that women who participated in a survey said that they had a worse self image, during these meetings. Some say that self pointing cameras distort our appearance and highlight facial attributes that wouldn’t have been analyzed previously, this all lead to unnecessary cosmetic procedures.

Q2. Boys, have you ever had a cosmetic procedure done? 92% said no, 8% said yes

Q3. If yes, why did you have it done 33% said it was medically necessary and 67% said it was for self confidence. Nobody chose the improve well-being or to appear younger options.

Q4. Did covid or lockdowns have any impact on wanting something done? This was a 50% yes and 50% no!

Q5. How old were you when you had a cosmetic procedure done?

All answers ranged from age 18 to 21

Ultimately the goal is to improve your appearance, self-esteem and selfconfidence. I 100% am all in when it comes to this, i understand the insecurities and the way that media nowadays can make you feel. I was introduced to the whole instagram and tik tok world at a young age of 13. I was never self conscious of my lips until this time. Kylie Jenner started bringing out her lip kits in 2016, and trends emerged from here. I waited years until the day i turned 18 to have something done to my lips. I find it quite

preppy girl aesthetic

If you have a preppy aesthetic you are usually neat and put together. You are academically driven and loves to put together a outfit that shows that. girly prep usually is inspired by popular movies and series like clueless, gossip girl and mean girls. Girls who often wear this style come across upper class.

Taurus

Chic girl aesthetic

If you have a chic aesthetic you usally are elegant, fashionable and trendy. you like to buy from more expensive brands with luxtorious fabrics. you care about how you present yourself and always up to date with what is trending.

Aries Style your Gemini

goth girl aesthetic

Goth fashion is usually has a certain dark fashion sense, with black nail polish and dyed hair, their clothes usually have rips in or styled with fishnet tights and chokers. a popular colour combination for this aesthic is black and red.

Written and designed Jessica Gehlot

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academia girl aesthetic

If you have an academia girl aesthetic then you are usally quite academically driven and like to show that through the style of clothes you wear. An academia girl also love a tote bag for their books and a comfy cardigan or sweatshirt.

sporty girl aesthetic

If you have this aesthetic you live in yoga pants and joggers, sportswear is super comfy but also shows off your amazing figure you worked hard for, a pair of converse and headphones are essential for the sporty girl aesthetic.

soft girl aesthetic

Leo Virgo

If you have this aesthetic then you love to wear flowly floral and pastel clothes, you have a bubbly nright personality and super feminine. your favourite season is spring and summer.

y2k girl aesthetic

if you have this aesthetic you absolotley adored the early 2000s and look up to britney spears and christina aguilera as 2000s fashion icons y2k is definitley known for low rise anything mostly tiny skirt so if this is your aesthetic make sure you have them staples in your wardrobe.

scorpio

streetwear girl aesthetic

If you have this aesthetic, you generally like hip hop music and the style the creators wear and you are inspired by that, the style is casual yet trendy, this aesthetic is one of the most popular styles about currently.

Libra Sagittarius

comfy girl aesthetic

If you have this aesthetic, you live in joggers and baggy sweatshirt, yoou love comfort over style.. but it is still a style and can still easily be fashionable its quite similar to general streetwear.

80s girl aesthetic

If you have this style, You love abstract colours and designs on your clothes and mini skirts. you also like to stand out from the crowd rather than wearing your basic jeans and a top.

Aquarius

hippie girl aesthetic

If you have this style you are quite free spirited and wear colourful flowy clothes, the colours of clothes you wear tend to be earthy tones and sometimes psychedelic, a lot of hippies rock their long hair down and lives a long dress or skirt.

Capricorn Pisces

grunge girl aesthetic

If you have this style you usually wear greys, browns and kahki, these are quite earthy tones, the colours are usually more dull rather than vibrant. you have a slight punk and rock atmosphere to your aesthetic, and you listen to music that refelcts your clothing.

Get that FestiveFeeling

Struggling to feel festive this year? We’ve got you covered. We have picked out 9 different ways that will Fastrack you into that festive spirit and make this Christmas even better.

Movies

Markets

Music

One of the best ways to feel the magic of Christmas is watching movies whether its Love actually or The Grinch there are so many to choose from to keep you going through the season. Miracle on 34th street, The Holiday or Elf, these classics are sure to put you in the spirit

Walking through the stalls, smelling the food and surrounded with your family, Christmas markets are certain spread the joy and leave you feeling festive. There are 3 local markets to Southampton including its own, Bournemouth and Winchester so there are plenty of places to explore this season.

It wouldn’t be Christmas without hearing Mariah or Buble’s voice get us in the spirit. If you are struggling with feeling Christmassy then play all the favourite festive tunes as these are bound to get you excited for the season.

Baking

Decorating Lights

Christmas baking is a perfect way to get you ready, the process of baking them and decorating will help build your spirit ready for the season. From mince pies to gingerbread houses and sugar cookies, there are many treats you can create to spark the festive feelings

Wrapping

Putting up your decorations with loved ones will give you all the feelings you need to get you excited for Christmas. It is also a heartening tradition which you will treasure each year, so if you are struggling to feel the magic go grab your decs and put them up immediately.

Going for a stroll around the town or around your home and taking in all the festivities and the lights can spread the excitement of Christmas, a very simple and easy task to help you out this year.

Cocktails Pyjamas

Gift giving is a special part about Christmas to show your loved ones how much they mean to you, wrapping these gifts will add to your excitement of giving them out and seeing the reactions.

Create some festive cocktails and get creative with it to feel merry this season.

Getting yourself a set of Christmas pyjamas while you sit and watch a movie will give you all the cosy feelings you need. This set is from boux avenue and retails for £30

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Timeless classics, a series of books that revolutionised writing for women, offered as a subscription where you get a new book each month plus a free gift

Classic

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Personalised guitar plectrums, notonthehighstreet, £12.75

Crosley UO exclusive pastel pink Cruiser vinyl record player with Bluetooth from Urban Outfitters, £109.00

music plaque from EverSoPersonal on Etsy, Prices from £14.99

LagoonSprings on Etsy, £9.00

book bundle, From YoullFindmeReading on Etsy,

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A-Z bookmark, From CrookedQuill on Etsy, £4.50

Nike dunk low retro white grey, Laced, Prices range from £130

Trainer Addict

Chuck Taylor, All star move platform sherpa, £80.00

iets frans, baggy tech pants exclusive to Urban Outfitters, £59.99

Fashionista

New Balance, CT302 Trainer, Footasylum £94.99

Womens air force 1 PLT.AF.ORM trainer, Footasylum, £114.99

Zara padded trench coat, £79.99

The mini tote bag by Marc Jacobs, £180.00

Cozetta curly graphic slipper, ugg, £95

How to festify your this Chritmas..

1.Step one to the perfect Christmas set up is a tree. Nothing beats a real fir tree, but to avoid the clean up and to have something that will last longer one can always choose an artificial tree. This snow covered, 5ft tree will do the job in creating your own Winter wonderland.

5ft snow covered artificial tree - £36.99 - aosom.co.uk

2.

Every tree must be complete with lights. Nothing beats sitting watching your favourite Christmas movie under the glow of twinkling fairy lights. This set has 480 clustered LED lights with the option of multiple different colours.

6.9m Clustered LED Light - £14.99 - whitestores. co.uk

3.

This white and silver set of 50 baubles will top off the perfect aesthtic Christmas Tree.

Christmas Bauble Pack - £15 - next. co.uk

your space,on a budget, Chritmas.. 4.

The ultimate cosy Christmas room would be nothing without some festive cushions. This cushion cover offers the perfect Christmas vibe while still being cute and classy.

Tree Tufted Cushion Cover - £6.75 - shein. co.uk

5.

This snowy decal is the easiest way to top off your festive space. It creates the most picturesque scene to place on your window, with only one simple step.

Merry Christmas Decal Sheet£6.99 - amazon.co.uk

6.

The finishing touch to your very own Christmas extravagnaza is a wreath on your door. This wreath has snow, pinecones and berries equating to the most cheerful addition to your home.

Christmas Decorative Artificial Wreath - £5 - shein.co.uk 225 Lifestyle - Carbon

Written and designed Jessica Gehlot

BOX IT

Birch box is one of the well known brands to do subscription boxes, these subscription boxes are for those who feel like they need a selection of items that are tailored personally to them rather than being overlooked by beauty’s impossible exclusive standards, and lost at all the different choices of ingredients, routines and products. beauty should be exciting and fun not confusing. This is why birch box have made it so you can recieve a surprise box once every month with everything you need just for you. The boxes consist of skincare, makeup, body and hair care products mostly travel size.

An issue that has occured is that these subscription boxes are very much tailored to women only with the advertising and types of products used. In a generation that is growing to be inclusive of all genders and sexualities there is not many subscription boxes for men of any sexuality this is an issue because there is also men that care about their skin care but dont know where to buy as they feel excluded on where they can buy a personalised skin care box for them, as they dont want to wear or buy feminine products and it is currently uncommon to find brands that are affordable and tailored to men.

Subscription boxes have also lost the hype and popularity and a new way to rebrand themselves is to create an all inclusive subscription box to cater for men, where they can get products for their facial hair and skin and even take a quiz feom a dermatologist for an even more personalised skincare top get rid of the greasy skin or black heads that have been bothering them. as well as all other genders and sexualities. Brands like birch box and glossy box will gain their publicity if they bring out a new box like this and the public would love to see it too.

Christmas Cocktails

Classic Snowball

Ingredients:

10-15ml lime juice or lime cordial 50ml advocaat 50ml sparkling lemonade ice, to serve 1 maraschino cherry

Method:

STEP 1

Fill a glass with ice and add up to 15ml of lime juice or lime cordial. Pour the advocaat and lemonade over the ice and stir gently until the outside of the glass feels cold.

STEP 2

Garnish with the maraschino cherry.

Candy Cane Vodka

Ingredients:

150g candy canes 500ml vodka

Method:

STEP 1 Snap the candy canes into small pieces, about 2cm in length. Tip into a large jug or jar and pour over the vodka so they’re covered.

STEP 2

Cover and chill for at least 3-5 hrs, or until the sweets have dissolved (there may be a little bit of candy cane left, but most should have dissolved). Strain and pour into clean bottles through a strainer or sieve, using a funnel to help you. Will keep chilled for a week. Serve chilled as a liqueur or in a cocktail.

Buck’s Fizz

Ingredients:

100ml orange juice, freshly squeezed 200ml chilled champagne

Method:

STEP 1

First, pour 50ml of the orange juice into each glass.

STEP 2

Very slowly top up each glass with 100ml champagne.

The easy to make, budget friendly, festive cocktails to help you celebrate the holiday!

Campari Spritz

Ingredients:

handful of ice 50ml Campari 90ml dry prosecco 15ml sparkling water orange peel twist, to garnish

Method:

STEP 1 Fill a tumbler with ice, then pour over the liqueur and prosecco.

STEP 2 Top up with sparkling water and stir, then drop in the orange peel twist to garnish.

White Chocolate Martini

Ingredients:

20g white chocolate, coarsely grated 1 tsp maple syrup or honey 25ml crème de cacao and 25ml double cream ¼ tsp vanilla bean paste 50ml vodka and ice

Method:

STEP 1 Tip the grated chocolate onto a plate. Brush the rim of a martini glass with a little maple syrup or honey, then dip into the chocolate to coat. Chill the glass until needed.

STEP 2 Pour the crème de cacao, cream, vanilla and vodka into a cocktail shaker and add a handful of ice. Shake until the outside of the shaker feels ice-cold. Strain the drink into the prepared glass to serve.

Poinsettia

Ingredients:

25ml triple sec 50ml cranberry juice 75ml champagne or prosecco 1 fresh bay leaf, to garnish

Method:

STEP 1 Chill the triple sec, cranberry juice, champagne and a martini glass in the fridge until cold.

STEP 2 Pour the triple sec and cranberry juice into the chilled glass, then slowly top up with the champagne and garnish with the bay leaf.

A favourite of our generation. This brand had 80% off in last year’s Boxing Day sales and recently for Black Friday they had up to 80% off. Are you sensing a theme here? We might possibly get another 80% off when it hits 26 December and that is completely fine by us. It has everything we could wish for: the shoes, the dresses, the jackets...it’s full of trends. And even better: it’s full of trends in the sale! The sale comes just in time for you to get your new sparkle for the new year. It has everything a girl could ask for.

It’s no surprise that we’re all a little bit obsessed with Zara. Okay, maybe not a little. Maybe, a lot. But we do not care because we are so excited for the sale this year! Give us the trends Zara! For Black Friday they had up to 50% off. We’re hoping for the same or better for the upcoming sale. It becomes so affordable in the sale. The other week I saw a gillet on sale for only £22.99! Now that’s a bargain at Zara. So, be prepared to get your new, cute, little, high-heeled boots to walk on into 2023. Lets start the year great!

Where’s my gym girlies? This ones for you...or are you the girl that wears the gym clothing but really just wants to feel cosy and comfortable in her every day to day life? Don’t worry. I’m just like you. This is for us. If you’re looking for leggings, sports bras or hoodies, this is the perfect place to go. In the recent Black Friday sales, Sweaty Betty had up to 50% off. Yeah, I know, what a steal! There is something for everyone with a size for everyone too; letting us girlies live our best lives.

This brand may have been around since 2006 but it doesn’t quite have the attention it deserves yet. You may know that these guys are a bit on the pricey side, but let me assure you, it’s so worth it when theres a sale. For instance, for Black Friday this year they had 70% off everything! And if you downloaded the app you got an extra 15% off! How generous of them! This makes it completely affordable and I may just break my bank account if I look for much longer.

One of the most popular brands that I’m sure we’re all aware of. As you may know, ASOS has some great sales on a lot of the time and we are so grateful for the 10% off for students on top of the sale price! However, Boxing Day sales with ASOS are on another level. Last year the brand had up to 70% off! This is definitely a site to check out for your favourites with your Christmas money. But you better be fast, items on there go quick! Everyone is jumping all in to get them bargains and so are we.

Now this ones for the girlies who don’t really have a budget. It’s a bit on the pricey side and I have a feeling a few of us haven’t heard of this brand. But we could give it a try couldn’t we? It’s really known for its beautiful handbags and trust me when I say there is a bag for everyone. If you’ve been working hard and need something to reward yourself with then look no further, this is the place to be. In last years sale the brand had 50% off! Your bank account will thank you for that.

wonderful winter

Winter blues, what to do

Winter wonderland is a theme park that happens at Hyde Park, London every year around the middle of Novemeber to early January. It includes Ice skating,rides, games and food. Shows also happen through the time it is open Zippos Christmas Circus which is targeted to young families. Back by popular demand, Zippos Christmas Circus returns to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland with their crew of world-class talent! Expect jaw-dropping aerial and acrobatic magic that will certainly put our lockdown skills to shame. Plus their now famous and adorable giant Christmas inflatable fur Bears!

Then they a have ‘Cirque Berserk’ that is targeted to A fast-paced, high-energy smorgasbord of thrills, skills and adrenaline-fuelled circus stunts that’s guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat!

Ice Skating is a famous acitiy people do during the winter season. There are many ice rinks across England that are on going this winter season. At Winter Wonderland, Alexandra palace, Queensway, West Quay Southampton and man many more.

Markets

Every year around this time, markets are out from selling food to clothing pieces. Great place to buy presents if you don’t want the same as the highstreet stores.

Brick Lane Market is one of the known market that is located in London.

Here are some other markets:

- Bourgh market

- Seven Dials Market

- Old Spitalfields Market

Written and designed Chika Umekwe

- Go to central London to look at the Christmas lights

- Food Shopping

- Watch a film with family

- Go to the theatre

- Snowboarding

- Skiing

- Dining at a new Resuarnt

- Bake a gingerbread house or man

- Watch Vlogmas on YouTube

- Watch a play

- Host a Christmas party

- Roadtrip

- Vist other family members

- Secret Santa with friends

- Present shopping

- Staycation in other city

- Read books

- Make hot drinks

- Binge films and series

- Go to a pottery class

- Watch the winter sunset

- Sightseeing

- Fill up a box for a child who needs necessities

Winter Treats for you

feeling a bit down this winter? we can all feel a bit rubish when the weather gets cold and misserable and the dark days come along and this can really effect us mentallly, but there arev also so many fun things to do that will keep your mind occupied especcially around the chrismas season.

Go for a winters walk

Going for a walk can really help you mentally if your feeling down, because staying in your room is the last thing you want to do it can really make you feel miserable. Even though it might be a bit chilly which may put you off at firat, but wrap up warm put your glows and wooly hat on, and just go for a stroll thta could be doing stuff like just walking around your local area and getting that cold winters air and taking in your soroundings or going to a cofffe shop with a friend, or even have a look around a christmas market this could really cheer you up. going out is super inportant even if its only once a day it can help massively and can really make you feel like you achieved something for yourself.

Self Care is important

looking after yourself on theese winter days are super inportsnt because some people find thmselves being un productive beceuase the weather may bring them down and give you no motivation to do anything or to take care of yourslef. this can include getting into some cosy pjamas pampering yourself with a face mask lighting up some candles just to feel relaxed and maybe even tidy your room or organsise something doing somehting like that could make you feel really good and feel like an achivment even if its only little it will make your mind rest better knowing youv done something for youself. another good one is to make your favorite cosy drink a pick a cute film that you love and put your feet up and relax and try not to worry about anything, just focus on yourself at that momment it will make you feel amazing!

Cook a home cooked meal

Cooking a warm home meal can be veryco mforting for yourself and gives you a chance to socilize with family and friends at the same time it an also make you feel very relived after a long day at work or uni and you feel a bit rubish but want to have something nice to end your day, its good for your brain as it keeps your mind doing something productive in the best way because your coooking something fresh for you or even others which is good becuase as we said socalising is really good when feeling rubish so making your family and friends a home cook meal because im sure theyd be greatful for it which gives you a nice positive feeling for yourself

“Last Christmas, when I was with my ex-boyfriend, we had half the day of Christmas at my house and then went over to his parents’ house where we did presenst there. I was opening the presents that he got me in front of his parents and he obviously didn’t think to say anything about leaving some presents for later. So, I was just opening them...and I opened one of them... it was this red, lacey, sexy, little body suit/lingerie set. And I just held it up in front of his mum and dad. We made direct eye contact. And I just slowly packed it back up. It was THE most

“On Christmas Day, I threw up in the middle of dinner. I had to like...excuse myself and I don’t even know why I was ill. Thank god it was just my family!”

“Me and my sister went clubbing on Christmas Eve, not thinking of the consequences. We had to top and tale so we didn’t wake our little brothers who then came and jumped on us at 6am for presents. My little brother jumped so hard on my sister that she was sick everywhere. All over my brother and he cried so hard. It was not a good start to the Christmas morning. We’re never doing that again!”

- Charlotte

“It was last Christmas, just me and my mum as most Christmases are. And my lovely little pooch Reggie. We were sat eating Christmas dinner when the dog came in REEKING! We realised he left us a gift in the living room and went to clean it up. But thats not the best part, as we cleaned his sh*t, the little buggar stole our turkey! Which as you can guess, led to many more gifts.”

- Nicole

“What is your most embarrassing or funny moment you can remember from a past Christmas?”

Written and designed Felicity

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“So, my mum, nan and aunt all make Christmas dinner and they managed to get through 12 bottles of prosecco before 12! (As in, before lunch). And my mum fell asleep IN her Christmas dinner, at the table. Face. In it. That’s how drunk they

“IhadsomanyB-52shots,that when I went to bed onmyBoxingDayIthrewupallover pillowcase...andIwas15!” -Remy

“An old man used to live above me and he lived alone. So, I invited him over to my mums for Christmas dinner. He wasn’t too sure but I said that he was very welcome to sit with us. So, we had dinner and it was lovely and everything. But after dinner he got up and said ‘I really must go, my family are expecting me for dinner.’ Like what? He must’ve thought I was the lonely one and thought he was doing me a favour!”

- Sophie

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-Will

“You know that game...where there’s that plastic piece and it spreads your mouth apart? Well, we were playing that game and I fully, like...dribbled. It was really embarrassing.”

- Megan

WRAP YOUR PRESENTS AND HELP THE PLANET

Written and designed Kinga Filipska. Photography from Unsplashed

Using an old cloth that you don’t need anymore can be a very good idea to wrap your present. all you need is a square cloth that will fit the present inside. when the material fits then tie the two corners together and it’s all done.

To achieve this packaging, you can use any brown paper and a string and wrap it like a sandwich very easy.

Another good sustainable way to wrap your presents is using old newspaper as wrapping paper. It’s very simple, easy and cheap.

Make winter cocktails -

There’s nothing more fun than getting drunk or at least tipsy with your significant other. Now this is similar to the baking date just…. The adult version. Making winter themed cocktails whether it’s based on movies or the 12 days of Christmas, will be just as fun as drinking them.

Some drink names that you could use: a jaeger ball, bar humbug, don’t be a snowflake and Blitzen.

Dates yule want winter

A walk to see decorations-

Now since we are all into saving the world instead of taking a car go on a walk to see your neighbours decorations this year, it makes the date longer, and if it’s your first date with this person than it’s a perfect excuse to hold their hand. Going on this date would also be the perfect opportunity to do a sneak attack and start a snowball fight. If it’s actually snowing of course.

Ice skating -

This is a date where you will have fun even if you spend it mainly falling on your bum, and if you do, you’ll have someone willing to kiss it better.

Ice skating rinks can be seen just about anywhere during the winter season leading up to Christmas, not to mention are very easy to book online and just as easy to book in person.

Written and designed Elize Roberts

Written and designed

Elize Roberts

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want to do this winter

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Christmas market-

Give the gift Christmas...

1.

One of the easiest ways to help out this Christmas is by donating clothes to homeless shelters or clothes drives. This is a good task for someone who doesn’t have a lot of time on their hands. All that is required is spending an hour or two clearing out your wardrobe of all unwanted or unnecessary items. Everyone has those pieces that never see the light of day, so, why leave them collecting dust at the back of your closet when you can donate them to someone in need. If you want to find your local charity collection point or clothes bank, take a look at the Drop Point website at droppoint.org .

Here are four easy ways to give back festive period

2.

Another fantastic way to give back this festive season is by donating to a food bank. One of the main factors we associate with Christmas is food, so by contributing cans and food to a homeless charity it gives everyone the opportunity to have a good meal this December 25th. Charities look for food that is not perishable and can last a long time, however, a list should be specified by your chosen charity. Find your nearest food bank using the Independent Food Aid Network’s interactive map at https://www.foodaidnetwork.org.uk/ourmembers.

of giving this Christmas...

back to those less fortunate during this period :

3.

A core memory for anyone is building a shoebox of gifts for a child in need, in primary school. However, did you know you can still make one at any age and donate it to your local drop-off point. All that is necessary is finding an old shoebox, choosing the gender and age range of your recipient and doing a touch of shopping. This does not have to be an expensive gift as they are grateful for whatever they can get. It is recommended to include a special toy, hygiene products and school supplies. Find out more at https://www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/what-wedo/operation-christmas-child/

4.

Social Bite gives you an opportunity to give a homeless person a hot Christmas meal this December. Not only that, but you can prepay for an item from their shop including hot drinks or food and when someone enters the item is already paid for. All you have to do is donate online using their website. You can donate as little as £5 which Social Bite will then use to provide someone with a Christmas Dinner or as much as £28 providing someone with a meal, a gift, a pack of essential items and a bed for the night. Find out more about how you can help at https://www.social-bite.co.uk/ .

Art & Culture

Santa baby, what are the histories of these songs?

Do They know Its Christmas?

This good, old song was written in 1984 by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise money for the 1983–1985 famine in Ethiopia. “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” was inspired by a series of reports made by the BBC journalist Michael Buerk in 1984, which drew attention to the famine in Ethiopia. The BBC News crew were the first to document the famine, with Buerk’s report on 23 October describing it as “the closest thing to hell on Earth”. The report featured the nurse Claire Bertschinger, who had to choose which children would receive the limited amount of food at the feeding station and who were too sick to be saved. The reports shocked the UK, motivating the British people to flood relief agencies with donations. Geldof was deeply affected by the report so he called Ure, who he worked with before on a charity event, and told him he wanted to do something that would alleviate the suffering in Ethiopia. They decided to make a charity record.

It was first recorded by Band Aid, a group assembled by Geldof and Ure made up of popular British and Irish artists. It was recorded in one day at Sarm West Studios in Notting Hill, London, in November 1984.

The song was released in the UK on 3 December 1984. It quickly reached the UK Singles Chart becoming the Christmas number one as it stayed as number one for five weeks. The song sold one million copies in the first week and the UK sales passed three million on the last day of 1984. This made it become the fastest-selling single in UK chart history; it held this title until 1997, a whole 13 years later.

By 1989, it had sold 11.7 million copies worldwide. Geldof hoped that it would raise £70,000 for Ethiopia; within a year...it raised £8 million! In a UK poll in December 2012, it was voted sixth on the ITV television special The Nation’s Favourite Christmas Song. Showing that 28 years later after its release, “Do they know its Christmas?” was still popular and one of the nation’s favourite Christmas songs.

All I Want for Christmas Is You

This song was recorded by American singer Mariah Carey for her first holiday album, Merry Christmas (1994). It was written and produced by Carey and Walter Afanasieff, the song was released as the lead single from the album on October 29, 1994. The song has become a Christmas standard and continues to rise in popularity every year.

Carey and Afanasieff began writing and composing songs for the album Merry Christmas in mid-1994. Carey decorated her home with Christmas decorations so that she could feel the holiday spirit and make her performance more authentic. The song was recorded that August, and took Carey and Afanasieff a total of 15 minutes to write and compose.The New Yorker described it as “one of the few worthy modern additions to the holiday canon”.The song became a global success, topping the charts in twenty-six countries.

In 2019, it topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for the first time, 25 years after its original release. This broke several records, including the longest trip to number one.

The following year, it also topped the charts in the UK for the first time, spending 69 weeks in its top 40 prior to reaching number one. With over 16 million copies sold worldwide, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is the best-selling holiday song by a female artist, and one of the best-selling singles in music history. The song has charted every Christmas since its original release.

Due to the song’s lasting impact, Carey was dubbed the “Queen of Christmas”. As of 2017, the song was reported to have earned $60 million in royalties. Due to the song being internationally popular during the Christmas season, it has been covered multiple times by various artists including Michael Bublé, Justin Bieber, Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande. On December 25, 2018, the song set the single-day record for the most Spotify streams, with 10.82 million plays. The following year the song rebroke the record exactly a year later with 12.029 million streams in a single day.

Underneath the Tree

This song is by the American singer Kelly Clarkson from her first Christmas album, Wrapped in Red (2013). She co-wrote the track with its producer Greg Kurstin. Its been compared to Mariah Carey’s 1994 Christmas song “All I Want for Christmas Is You”.

After recording tracks for her greatest hits compilation, Greatest Hits – Chapter One, Clarkson began discussing with her record label RCA Records about plans for her sixth studio album being a Christmas release in late 2012, during which she also began to write original Christmas material.

On 18 October 2013, Clarkson premiered “Underneath the Tree” on her Vevo channel. On November 5, 2013, RCA Records released it as a single on Adult Contemporary radio stations in the United States, while also planning to release it on Mainstream Pop stations. It was then released as a digital download in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2013, and in the United States on December 9, 2013.

The track reached number 8 on the Billboard Global 200 in addition to the top 10 in Austria, Canada, Germany, Lithuania, and the Netherlands as well as the top 20 in Hungary, Ireland, Portugal, Slovakia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In 2021, “Underneath the Tree” was named the ASCAP’s most popular Christmas song released in the 21st century.

Brian Mansfield of USA Today reported that “Underneath the Tree” was American radio’s mostplayed new holiday song of 2013. The song has been labelled as a “new Christmas classic”. In a 2019 Mediabase report by The Atlanta JournalConstitution, “Underneath the Tree” is the only new song from the past 20 years in their most played top 50 Christmas songs, as most of the tracks that are being played are from the 1940s to 60s. How cool is that? This song has become an all time favourite and modern classic for the world. Thank you Kelly!

Carbon helps you get into the festive spirit with the histories of three of your favourite Christmas songs!

CHRISTMAS IN KRAKOW

The city that was tailor-made for Christmas

Written and designed by Remy Macfarlane

Christmas Markets

Rynek Główny. Krakow’s stunning main square, gets dazzled up in it’s most amazing festive decor, filled with sparkles, lit up merry markets and horse-drawn carriages. Rynek is placed within the Old Town of Krakow which carries so much personality, it is the best place to start exploring when in the city. The square is one of Europe’s biggest, there is so much to see and do. There are countless restaurants and cafe’s where you can sit and grab a coffee, or a wine (more like it) and gaze around at the beautiful buildings and churches that surround you. Krakow was definitely tailor-made for Christmas time, the city puts on the best show of Christmas markets in the main square, which rivals other cities in this festive period. As the days shorten and continuosly get chillier, it completely justifies wrapping up in our winter coats and scarfes, to take a wander round the markets sipping on some mulled wine. The most wonderful thing of the Krakow Christmas markets is of course the glorious, hearty Polish cuisine for so cheap. Go to the markets hungry, it will not disappoint! From the Polish classic Pierogi dumplings to handmade Polish soups and little stands selling meat skewers. Wash it all down with a warm beer or a spirit, which really takes the frost off of the icy evening. For dessert, indulge yourself into gingerbread biscuits, waffles, chocolate drizzled churros and pastries. Could you think of anything better? You can aslo find so many little goods at these markets like delicate jewellery, handmade wooden decorations, hand-painted glass decorations as well as so many different types of sweets.

Evening Outings

The city really does come even more to life after dark. Walk off all that market’s food around the beautifully cobbled side streets. You may find unknown doors which then lead you down to underground basement bars and music venues. They all range from live music bars, sports bars, hidden bars, kareoke pub’s or even just a nice venue to sit in to have a chilled drink, it has a little something for everyone! If cocktails are your thing, the place to go is foggy bar, an underground bar/nightclub, where they serve over 25 types of drinks with room to dance and places to sit and enjoy. Not to forget Bubble Toast, one of Krakow’s most famous cocktail bars, with so many weird and wonderful rooms. One of them being a Moet champagne ball pit area, a distorted mirror room, a spring swing and a disco room, again, something for everyone!

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS

Around Europe

Written and designed by Chantelle Per

1. ITALY

One of the most important ways of celebrating Christmas in Italy is the Nativity crib scene. Using a Nativity scene to help tell the Christmas story was made very popular by St. Francis of Assisi in 1223 (Assisi is in mid-Italy). It’s now traditional that Italians decorate their Christmas trees on 8th December (the feast of the Immaculate Conception). The tree then stays up until the Epiphany on 6th January and is considered unlicky if its taken down any earlier or later. On Christmas Eve, it’s common that no meat (and also sometimes no dairy) is eaten. Often a light seafood meal is eaten and then people go to the Midnight Mass service. The types of fish and how they are served vary between different regions in Italy. According to Italian traditions, Befana is an old woman who gives presents throughout the country on the night of January 5, also known as the Epiphany Eve. By giving out gifts, the lady is often compared to Santa Claus. Many people believe that the name Befana originates from the Feast of Epiphany. La Befana is also said to sweep the floor for you. You in exchange are required to leave out a little glass of wine for her, which seems only fair really.

first star is seen in the sky. On the table there are 12 dishes - they are meant to give you good luck for the next 12 months. The meal is traditionally meat free, this is to remember the animals who took take of the baby Jesus in the manger. Everyone has to eat or at least try some of each dish. For catholics the 12 dishes symbolize Jesus’s 12 disciples. Like in many Catholic countries, Christmas Eve is often a ‘fasting day’ meaning that some people don’t eat anything until after sunset (when the Church day officially ends).

2. POLAND

In Poland, Advent is the beginning of Christmas Time. It’s a time when people try to be peaceful and remember the real reason for Christmas. People try not to have excess of anything. Some people give up their favorite foods or drinks and parties and discos are not widely held. Some people also go to Church quite frequently. There is the tradition of the ‘roraty’, special masses (or communion services) held at dawn and dedicated to Mary for receiving the good news from the angel Gabriel. During Advent, people also prepare their houses for Christmas. There’s lots of cleaning and people wash their windows and clean their carpets very thoroughly. Everything must be clean for Christmas day! St Nicholas’ Day is celebrated on the 6th December. Children hope that they will get a little present from ‘Small Nicholas’ (Mały Mikołaj) often left in a shoe or near a fireplace. They might also get presents on Christmas Eve. Poland is a largely catholic country and Christmas Eve is a very important and busy day. It’s now often the most important day over Christmas - even though it’s not a holiday but Christmas and the 26th December are holidays! Traditionally it was day of fasting and abstinence (not eating anything) and meat is not normally allowed to be eaten in any form. Christmas Eve is known as Wigilia (pronounced vee-GHEE-lee-uh), normally a meal including fish . Traditionally, the house is also cleaned and everyone wore their best festive clothes. The main Christmas meal is eaten in the evening and is called “Kolacja wigilijna” (Christmas Eve supper). It’s traditional that no food is eaten (or sometimes the first present opened) until the

3. Germany

Children in Germany receive their stockings on Saint Nicholas Day, 6th December (they are opened on the morning of the 7th). Known as the Feast of Saint Nicholas, this age-old tradition is observed in many European countries, regardless of religious denomination. According to tradition, Krampus Nacht occurs before the night before the celebration of the Feast of St. Nicholas – a night when people dress up as the devil Krampus and walk through the streets. Krampus is a horned figure who, during the festive season, scares children who have misbehaved. While advent calendars are sold in most countries, the tradition originated from Germany. First used by German Lutherans in the 19th and 20th centuries, many families began to mark the days leading up to Christmas by burning a candle or marking walls or doors with a line of chalk. The tradition has of course changed slightly, with shops now selling chocolate advent calendars and sustainable fill-yourown advent calendars. Step into any German house at Christmastime and you’ll find an abundance of Christmas angels (Weihnachtsengel) around the home. One of the most popular decorations, the angels are either put on the tree or placed on sideboards. In some families, they are passed down through generations and have special meanings such as hope, joy, love, togetherness, and peace. Perhaps one of the best German Christmas traditions — not to mention the tastiest — is stollen. The fruit bread, which is made with nuts, spices, candied fruit and powdered sugar, is enjoyed throughout the holiday season. Typically known in Germany as Weihnachtsstollen or Christstollen, this famous festive cake has made its way all around the world — and is unsurprisingly loved by all. Look out for it in your local supermarket this Christmas. Decorative nutcracker figurines, commonly made to resemble a toy soldier, is a common German Christmas tradition. According to German folklore, nutcrackers were given as good luck keepsakes to the family to protect their home. It’s thought they would watch over the family, keeping evil spirits and danger at bay. St Nicholas Day is a favorite holiday with German children. On the night of December 5, children clean and polish their boots and leave them outside the door before going to sleep. Next morning, they find their shoes filled with nuts, candy, and small gifts from St Nicholas.

Different countries in Europe have their own christmas traditions and different ways of portraying christmas to their children. Here are the couple of the most well known ones.

Top christmas songs

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There are so many different genres of christmas music, so theres something for everyone, no matter what mood you’re in. December is only a month long, so cram all that christmas listening in whilst you can!

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London

Altough London may be a daunting place to go, with the huge number of people, it can be a beautiful place, especcially at christmas time. there are so many famous roads and places in london with some incredible lights and views to amaze you and make you feel all the more more festive.

Where? - Oxford Street, London W1D 1BS

When? - 2nd November 2022-January 2023

Where? - Kew Gardens, Richmond, London TW9 3AE

When? - 16th November-8th January 2023

Where? - Regent Street, London, W1B 4EA

When? - 9th November-January 2023

PORTSMOUTH

Gunwarf Quays - Porsmouth PO1 3TT

Cascades Shopping Center - Portsmouth PO1 4RL

SOUTHAMPTON

West Quay Shopping Center - Southampton SO15 1QF

Brighton is beautiful seaside city, theres so many beautiful places to go, expecialy to see the beautiful christmas lights.

Just beware of the drizzle!

Best Christmas Markets In Europe

The Brussels Christmas market runs from late November until early January so there is plenty of time for you to experience it. The Winter Wonder Brussels event has been running for over 20 years, so the city is bursting with tradition and the magic of Christmas. You can stay in one of their many chalets and explore all the markets and activities they have to offer from ice skating to the Ferris wheel. They have amazing native food to offer to fill you up on your trip and get you trying new things, such as their deep fried sweet dumplings.

Bruges

This beautiful medieval city is covered in Christmas lights this time of year as the smell of waffles wanders through the streets as you pass by. They have their amazing Christmas markets alongside several amazing opportunities to partake in, such as the horse drawn carriages as you travel down the cobbles, or the light experience trail throughout the city. If you want a more intimate cosy experience, then the atmosphere in Bruges is perfect for you to travel and spend time with loved ones. Stay in one of the chalets which surround the ice rink in this fairytale city. The city is famous for its chocolate so you will not be able to resist the delicious treats they have to offer, whether you indulge in a yule log or their creamy hot chocolate you will not be disappointed.

Strasbourg

During the festive season Strasbourg transforms itself into a winter wonderland as the streets are decorated with lights and garlands and shop windows are decorated from top to bottom with all things Christmas. If you are looking to do some Christmas shopping then this is the perfect destination as the markets spread out across the centre of town around the Cathedral Square and Place Broglie, so visit the stalls and you may be able to purchase some sentimental stocking fillers! You cannot visit Strasbourg without trying their heart-warming seasonal foods from pretzels to Vin Chaud ( which is mulled wine in French)

Cologne

These German Christmas markets run from the 21st of November till the 23rd of December and have a lot of Christmas magic to explore. You can head to The House Elves winter fairy-tale Christmas markets which has hundreds of lit stars above you as you walk through the market. Or try out their outdoor ice rink surrounded by live music and food stands. If you want to avoid the busy crowds then try out the Stadtgarten markets which is located under the trees of the city park where you can shop for handmade souvenirs.

Austria

If you are looking for romantic Christmas markets then Austria is the place for you, the glistening lights and seasonal treats are sure to give you an unforgettable experience. The snowy landscape will draw you into the festive spirit and give you the white Christmas you have always dreamed about. Visit the capital Vienna where you can listen to different performances as you explore the markets.

Basel

Why not travel to Switzerland’s largest and most magical Christmas city, visit the well-preserved old town which gets covered in warm lights. View the hundreds of pine trees that surround the area alongside their well-known Christmas tree which gets decorated every year and is one of the most beautiful trees in Europe.

Tarot Telling

What future does 2023 hold for you?

Tarot is a form of playing card used since the mid-15th century Europeans to tell the past, present, and future. It consists of 78 cards, 4 suits of 14 which is known as the minor arcana and 22 which are known as the major arcana. Each card holds a different meaning, the meaning can even change depending on what way up the card is (also known as being reversed). Tarot cards can be used in many ways and often go hand in hand with astrology. As of recently Tarot has been a popular practice in spirituality along with manifestation and crystals and has been popularised worldwide on Instagram and TikTok. Spiritual influencers have been creating content on how to perform tarot and how some often deem the practice of Tarot strange and false however tarot isn’t only for telling futures, anyone can perform tarot no matter what beliefs they have. Tarot is made to bring forth one’s higher self and bring deeper thoughts and meaning to the surface.

Written and designed by Serena Cacicia

Aries

2023 will bring Aries good fortune and wealth. A card that represents Aries for the coming is ace of pentacles. This card represents fresh opportunities, expect new prospects, a pay rise, new job and opportunities. This should allow Aries this year to manage their finances well and can save and spend responsibly.

Gemini

Gemini in 2023 will be faced with some challenges, there will be a lot of changes especially at work. Maybe your superiors will resign, and work must be taken up. A card that represents the year for you can be the Two of swords. This represents being at a crossroads, there’s a lot on your shoulders this year however Gemini will persevere and come out the year stronger than before.

Taurus

2023 will be slow and steady for Taurus, you’ll hold your inner peace and will focus on building the foundations you’ve already set whether its family, relationships or work related. A card to represent the year can be the Ace of cups which represents inner peace and joy. Not only is Taurus building relationships but also protecting them, keep what’s important close.

Cancer

Cancer will go through the highs and lows of 2023, sometimes when an extremely positive thing will happen, a negative will come to accompany it.A card that goes in hand with this can be Temperance, part of the major arcana this card has a dual meaning.Upright meaning balance whereas reversed it means discord and hastiness. Cancer must perfect the art of finding inner balance and making sure their peace is not disturbed this year coming.

LeoLeo is going to be lucky in 2023. Watch your assets and prepare to gain progress in anything you had planned. A card to follow can be The wheel of fortune, no matter upright or reversed this card beings good fortune whether its destiny and luck or its increased abundance.

Virgo

Virgo may have a tough time in 2023, There’s a lot of fear and dissatisfaction in the environment they may be in. They may find themselves bored and may feel controlled. A card to represent this can be the devil, this card reversed represents dark thoughts and fears. Virgo may feel they are being called to be their highest selves but must let go of toxic thoughts and environments plaguing their vision.

Libra

In 2023 Libra will be working hard, you’ll achieve a lot the more you put your mind to it. However, Libra must be careful not to burn out too quickly. A card to represent this year for Libra can be the Ace of wands, this card means emerging ideas and new opportunity for growth and potential.

Scorpio

2023 will be a much better year for Scorpio, everything will start to look brighter and more positive. Along with these positive opportunities, Scorpio needs to focus on a positive mindset which will shine through their work and social lives. A card to go with this can be the Four of wands, this card represents celebration and relaxation.

Sagittarius

2023 will be very sudden for Sagittarius, there will be a lot of sudden changes which will better friendships, careers, and finance. So much change doesn’t necessarily mean bad things, change can mean getting rid of stressful situations. A card that resonates with this can be the Death card, this means that endings and transformations will be commences all year. Keep a positive mind set.

Capricorn

There’s a lot of travelling in line for Capricorn, you may go oversees for work or pleasure. Be careful during your travels, you may find people trying to steal or backstab you. A card to represent this can be the Eight of wands, this card shows arial travel and fast paced movement.

Aquarius

Aquarius will be very ambitious this year, they will seek new goals and finish any work that has been incomplete. Aquarius will work hard to achieve their aims. A tarot card can be the emperor, this card stands for authority nothing will get in Aquarius way of reaching their dreams.

Pisces

In 2023 Pisces will need to put more effort into all their work and relationships. Things will seem to be at a standpoint so Pisces must make some sacrifices to move forward. The queen of wands shows a sense of re-establishing one’s self, Pisces must be determined to make a push and to be selfish instead of their usual selfless nature.

what and why

Now it’s true, music is subjective, not everyone is going to like the same music you do, and that fine! But none of us can deny that we aren’t at least a little intrigued about the music the people around us listen to, it’s why we do actually look at peoples Spotify wrapped when they post them. But do any of us take the time to ask why they listened to that? Or is that just me wanting to be nosey?

Since the year is coming to an end, I decided to ask this question but with a little twist. What was your favourite songs released in 2022 and why? These were the answers that I got.

As it was definitely a favourite when asking“It just reminds me of summer.”

“It’s helping with the seasonal depression so far.”

“It’s my favourite song by harry styles, my friends and I would play it a lot, so I think that definitely helps.”

Harry Stylesas it was

I’ve been an ‘army’ for a long time now, I think it’s great seeing how he is away from the group.”

“I think it’s really cool that he’s not really BTS’s J-Hope when hearing this you know?”

“The energy as well as the emotion behind the lyrics literally makes me love him so much.”

“It’s his best piece of work, for sure.”

“Anything by Tate McRea I guess, when she released the album, it was during my exams so…”

“My favourite would be ’she’s all I wanna be’ it just makes me think of like the songs I used to listen to when I was younger. It’s very pop and sounds very happy.”

“I think because I used to watch the songs, she did on YouTube, I like to listen to her songs more than other artists I would, because I feel like I’ve grown up with her. ‘What would you do’ I listen to that one the most, just because I feel like it won’t get old, it’s really catchy and the bridge slaps!”

Sabrina Carpenternonsense

“it’s not necessarily a ‘hit’ like their older stuff, but it is captivating.”

“It’s just a good song.”

“I wish it was a longer song, it’s one I could listen to on repeat, for some reason I find it somewhat comforting.”

“it’s nice to listen to after I’ve been stressing”

“it makes me feel, like a main character.”

“it’s what I listen to when I need a confidence boost, it’s also such a catchy song.”

“I love the vibe, it’s my favourite on the album!”

Artic Monkeysbody paint

“He’s very versatile, I think that’s why I like him. The things he sings about have meaning, like they actually matter.”

“Beautiful life’ is just such an amazing song. That’s it, listen to it.”

“For this year it would be ‘beautiful life’ it makes me feel relaxed whilst also making me feel all these emotions- It’s a song that I can peacefully feel emotions to I suppose.”

Micheal Kiwanukabeautiful life

“I love how he switches from English to Arabic to French, it’s so smooth.”

“It makes me feel sexy, like when I listen to it my ego goes up.”

“I just love the sound of his voice.”

Saint Levantvery few friends

“I have so many memories listening to it with my best friend, whenever I listen to it now, I think of her.”

“…..I also feel like it’s a good break up song.”

“I feel like she deserves more so go listen to it!”

December January Febuary

What is going to be happening in first two months of 2023, find out from here. carbon calender

December

Find out what events, concerts and exhibitons will be taking place this month.

Watch Gremlins At The Kensington Palace Pavilion or Bluewater Kent and at The NEC, Birmingham. This evening’s movie is the classic 80s comedy Gremlins (12A, 106 mins) which tells the story of a kid and his cute pet Gizmo. Unfortunately he forgets the one golden rule: NEVER feed him after midnight, or a horde of messy Gremlins will burst forth and unleash merry hell!

Kehalani is an american singersongwriter that is touring across europe. She will be performing at O2 Academy Brixton 211 Stockwell Rd, London, on the 5th of December performing her songs and giving her european fans a time to enjoy her live.

Christmas With Katherine Jenkins At The Royal Albert Hall will be on the 8th of December. She be celebrating Christmas in style at the Royal Albert Hall, performing some of her favourite seasonal songs with friends and special guests. Pricing ranging from £30-£88 per person.

Asake is a Nigerian afrobeats singer, that is touring around England. He is performing through the 3rd to 15th of December Birmmingham, London and Manchester. Birmmingham has venue capacity of 3000 perfroming at Birmmingham Forum then O2 Ritz at Manchester with the capacity of 1500, then finally London with capacity of 4921. The ticket prices are ranging from £107 - £124 per ticket.

The World cup has been taking place at Quater, but on the 18th it will be finishing withe the finals. The matches has been brocasting on TV for fans to watch.

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Will be performing at Engine Rooms West Quay Road Industrial Estate, W Quay Rd, Southampton

Dolly Parton will be performing on the 28th of this month at Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden Bar & Cafe Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London

Christmas Ice Skating Rink At Canary Wharf, London will be taking place throughout Decemeber to February.

• Lynette Yiadom-Boakye Exhibition

• Museum Of The Moon Inside The Painted Hall

• Magdalena Abakanowicz — Tate Modern

• Jurassic World: The Exhibition — Meet The Dinosaurs!

• Liz Kingsman’s One Woman Show — Ambassadors Theatre

• Transience — Chloe Petts’ Debut Show At The Soho Theatre

• Jurassic World: The Exhibition — Meet The Dinosaurs!

This month is filled with fun events, from Harry Hill to The 1975.

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Watch On The Rhine At The Donmar Warehouse. It’s the summer of 1940 in Washington DC, and Fanny Farrelly is anxiously awaiting the return of her daughter and her German husband, fleeing Europe with their children. But as the night falls some dark secrets emerge, and her American sanctuary becomes even more dangerous than what they left behind.

Bugsy Malone The Musical - about New York gangsters

Bugsy Malone is a fun-filled musical comedy that boasts some instantly recognisable songs including My Name Is Tallulah, You Give A Little Love and Fat Sam’s Grand Slam.

Harry Hill, a comdiean will be performing throughout this month. 15th and 25th at Weymouth Pavilion, Weymouth and Bournemouth. Tickets at £71 per ticket.

Wednesday, 28 January

Spain & The Hispanic World At The Royal Academy Of Arts £22 to £24.50

Monopoly Lifesized — Immersive Board Game

Monopoly Lifesized, 213-215 Tottenham Court Road, Fitzrovia, London From £49

Febuary

This month is has all relevant events happening, from black history month to exhibitons near you.

Starting off the month strong with Black History month. It is also celebrated in October in the UK

Events on Saturday 11th February include watching comedian David O’Doherty at the O2 Empire, seeing Austrian music star Parov Stelar at the Brixton Academy, enjoying some Vivaldi by candlelight this Valentines, and seeing the world premiere of Trouble In Butetown at the Donmar Warehouse.

Events on Sunday 5th February include watching The Barber of Seville at the Royal Opera House, discovering the art and culture of Spain and the Hispanic World at the RA, seeing the supernatural thriller 2:22 A Ghost Story at the Lyric Theatre, and going to see Steven Moffat’s dark comedy The Unfrie

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‘With an apple, I will astonish Paris’, Cezanne once claimed. Leaving his native Aix-enProvence for the French capital in his 20s, this is precisely what he did. Cezanne’s still lifes, landscapes and paintings of bathers were to give licence to generations of artists to break the rule book. The history of painting was never to be the same again.

Ranging £5 to £22 with no membership, if you have one it is free of charge. This exhibtion will also be running till the 12th of March at the Tate Modern.

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London Fashion Week is being taken place from the 17th to 23rd of Febuary. Although you need to be invited, or be partipating any of the events.

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Events on Saturday 25th February include enjoying some classical music by candlelight at St. James’s Piccadilly church, seeing The Great British Bake Off Musical, seeing comedian Glenn Moore at the Soho Theatre, and hearing the music of Meat Loaf in the Bat Out Of Hell musical

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Written and designed by Felicity Locker

Carbon investigates the 6 worst countries in the world for human rights.

HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH!

December is the month to celebrate human rights. It’s to remember that on the 10th of December in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). It’s a reminder that every person has basic human rights. Or should I say, “should have”?

There have been many issues with human rights for centuries, some at which we are shocked still exist in the modern day. However, some people may not know that these problems are still around, so I’m here to tell them to you. We as a society, as a country and as the world, need to bring attention to these issues. How are there still people on this planet that do not have the same rights as you and I? So, instead of telling you about all the things we have accomplished within human rights over the last few years, I’m going to tell you about what needs to change so that everybody is equal. Then we can begin to celebrate Human Rights Month correctly.

North Korea

North Korea has multiple human rights violations, including extermination, murder, enslavement, torture, imprisonment, rape, forced abortions, other sexual violence, persecution of political, religious, racial, and gender grounds, and the forcible transfer of populations. There’s a lot to uncover here isn’t there?

If you don’t already know, Kim Jong-un is currently ruling North Korea and has been since 2011. The Kim family has ruled North Korea since 1948 for three generations, and still little about the family is publicly confirmed.

The Kim regime operates prison camps where inmates are put through horrible conditions and torture. Prisoners are starved to death, forced to work in dangerous situations, and subjected to systematic rape and violence. In one center known as Camp 22, it is estimated that 20-25% of inmates die yearly from malnutrition and other diseases.

The Kim regime also engages in public executions to intimidate people. For example, in 2015, nine people were executed by the firing squad for attempting to escape the country. North Korea also bans any unauthorized religious activity, and those caught in the act will be at risk of imprisonment or execution.

There have been reports of North Koreans being trafficked for forced labour in other countries, including China and Russia. North Korean women and girls are particularly vulnerable to trafficking for sexual exploitation. The Kim regime strictly controls information coming into and out of the country; the media is heavily censored. The government also restricts freedom of movement within the country, making it difficult for people to flee from human rights abuses.

There needs to be a change, North Koreans need freedom from these violations.

Iraq

Amnesty International has documented many human rights cases of abuse in Iraq, including extrajudicial executions, torture, and other illtreatment, arbitrary arrests and detentions, and lack of due process. The Iraqi government has failed to hold perpetrators of human rights abuses accountable, and the security forces continue to commit serious violations. Thousands of people have been forcibly displaced due to the conflict in Iraq, and more are affected by violence.

The human rights situation in Iraq has deteriorated since the outbreak of the conflict in 2014, as all parties have committed serious violations and abuses of international humanitarian law and human rights law. Amnesty International has documented a wide range of human rights abuses by the Islamic State group (also known as ISIS), including executions,

Syria

Syria’s human rights abuses are well documented and include unlawful killings, torture, arbitrary arrests and detention, and forced disappearances. The Syrian government has also been repeatedly accused of using chemical weapons against civilians, a war crime. In addition, the government has restricted freedom of speech, assembly, and religion and prevented humanitarian aid from reaching those in need.

Syria’s human rights abuses have been going on for many years, and the situation has only worsened since the start of the Syrian Civil War in 2011. According to Amnesty International, over 100,000 people have been killed in the conflict, and over 4 million have been displaced. The Syrian government has been accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including chemical weapons, barrel bombs, and cluster munitions. In addition, government forces have been accused of torturing and executing civilians and targeting medical facilities and personnel.

The Syrian Civil War has also led to a massive humanitarian crisis, with over 13 million people needing assistance. The conflict has also created a breeding ground for terrorist groups like the Islamic State (ISIS).

In December 2016, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution calling for a nationwide ceasefire in Syria. However, the Syrian government has failed to comply with the resolution, and the violence continues.

Afghanistan

other ill-treatment, sexual violence, and forced displacement.

The security situation in Iraq remains volatile, with ongoing fighting between government forces and ISIS and ethnic and political groups. This has devastated the civilian population, with thousands of people killed and wounded and millions displaced.

Saudi Arabia

Human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia are rampant and include torture, arbitrary detention, and executions. Women and LGBT people are particularly vulnerable to abuse, and the government has been known to crack down on any form of dissent, making it extremely difficult for activists to speak out against the mistreatment of Saudi citizens.

Activists like Manal al-Sharif and Waleed Abu al-Khair have risked their lives to shine a light on the abuses in their country. They are trying to make a change.

Afghanistan is a country that has been plagued with violence and human rights abuses for many years. The most recent example is the Taliban’s attack on an army school in Peshawar, Pakistan, which left over 130 children dead. This massacre has brought the issue of the Taliban’s human rights abuse to the forefront of international attention. However, the Taliban are not the only party in Afghanistan responsible for human rights abuses. The Afghan government gets repeatedly criticized for its treatment of women and its use of torture against detainees. For example, in 2010, a report by the United Nations found that “torture is routinely used in Afghan prisons” and that “women [in Afghan prisons] are particularly vulnerable to sexual abuse by prison staff.” Afghanistan’s lack of security and stability has created an environment where human rights abuses can flourish.

Iran

The Iranian regime is guilty of human rights violations for a number of reasons. Firstly, it routinely jails political dissidents and journalists who speak out against the government. Secondly, it engages in torture and other forms of cruel and inhuman treatment of detainees. Lastly, it denies its citizens basic rights like freedom of speech and assembly. They even deploy their own form of morality police that terrorizes citizens.

CRAZIEST BEAUTY STANDARDS

Women and occasionally men in the Himba tribe are known for braiding their hair using paste made from shrubs and red dirt. This makes the hair stay in place for a while, these thick lustrous braids are an indicator of fertility. Males find them extremely attractive.

The Kayan women of Mayanmar are known for their elongated necks using bizarre bronze rings. this beauty standard can be very dangerous because if the women remove the rings, it can easily snap their spines and kill them.

In New Zealand the native people are known as Maori. Using dark blue ink women traditionally tattoo their lips and chins and men tattoo their whole face and sometimes bodies. the tattoo is called moko and they symbolise strength and beauty.

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The Bodi Tribe of Ethiopia consider obesity attractive, to gain some extra weight the men sit at home all day eat and drink, they drink a lot of milk and animal blood so they can impress females.

The Mursi, Chai, and Trirma tribes of Africa are some of the few societies that still place a massive ceramic plate in their lower lip. This is considered beautiful even though it’s a very long process because this can take years to stretch their face. They start this painful process when they are around 15 years old.

The Wodaabe tribe exists in five African Countries, they are famous for their men who dress in full makeup and perform elaborate dances to attract marriageable women. They have one week to make the best impression and at the end the women barter over the most beautiful men.

Beauty can be expressed in different ways, but what do you consider beautiful ?

The anonymity of this mysterious artist has been the catalyst for their popularity - the fact that this person (or people) has been able to remain unknown throughout their entire career, and yet become famous in doing so, is astounding.

The main inspiration for Banksy’s art is 3D, who is a graffiti artist, and the founder of Massive Attack. Pest Control is the agency created by the anonymous artist, selling a small number of the original artworks.

Banksy recently made a post on Instagram in mid-November about GUESS, who stole artwork and put it onto their clothing, putting out the message “They’ve helped themselves to my artwork without asking, how can it be wrong for you to do the same to their clothes?” On social media.

During the global pandemic, Banksy gifted artwork to University Hospital Southampton, worth over £16,000,000, with all proceeds from the sale of the artwork going to the NHS.

B orn in Bristol, Banksy moved to London in 2000, and started his artistic adventures at age 14, getting expelled from school and even spending some time in prison for petty crime.

Despite managing to remain anonymous all these years, there have been theories about who Banksy is, however there has been no conclusion or definite answer. One theory backed up by research is that Banksy is possibly Robin Gunnigham, but no one knows for sure!

Banksy could be a team of graffiti artists who create anti-authoritarian art, which is displayed in public spaces, this is why it is kept a secret - because what Banksy does is technically illegal, and so anonymity is what keeps the art and artist safe, or from being stopped by police!

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The Walled Off Hotel is a hotel created and run by Banksy, located in Bethlehem and open to the public, this hotel is full of Banksy art and other uniquely created artworks and furnishings. There is a second location for The Walled Off Hotel, in Paris, which contains streetstyle artwork by Banksy and other famous artists.

iBanksy is an exhibition, with several locations across Europe. The exhibitions showcase Banksy’s work in a way that has never been seen before; in an animated video format.

Banksy artwork is paramount - standing up against the establishments by creating artworks on public spaces to show that art, expression and spreading a valuable message is very important! The graffiti has been characterised as revenge from the lower classes, working against the centralised power and establishments, proving that even though one may not have the power, one can still make a statement or impression with art.

Banksy has said “Sometimes I feel so sick at the state of the world, I can’t even finish my second apple pie.”

“The real damage done to our environment is not done by graffiti writers and drunken teenagers, but by big business... exactly the people who put gold-framed pictures of landscapes on their walls and try to tell the rest of us how to behave.”

Banksy has most recently left their mark in Ukraine, leaving graffiti on walls of the war torn country, shown on the opposite page.

In Ukraine, murals were created in Kyiv, Horenka, Hostomel and Irpin.

Written by Lily Dawson-Smith and All Artwork by Banksy

Banksy’s Artwork in Ukraine

By Lily Dawson-Smith

During the 1970s through to the 90s, when punk was prevalent, popular styles included black leather and blazers, punk band merchandise, and dog tooth patterns. Buzz cuts and mullets are key hairstyles for the punk trend. The Sex Pistols are a band who popularised the punk movement, they were all about shocking their audience; their guitarist - Iggy Pop - once cut himself on stage with a glass shard. Punks have a desire for destruction and have a level of rage which often scares some people.

Punk is all about being angry about the state of the world, and how as people, we are controlled by the rich, establishments, and governments.

PUNK

R E V I V A

IS NOT DEAD

The word punk comes from prison slang, and was first introduced by bands and musicians - in the early 70s - such as Billy Idol, The Sex Pistols, New York Dolls and many more. The punk genre itself originated from garage rock in the 60s.

A main influence for punk is anarchism, as well as, marxism and nihilism.

Punk is the opposition of hippies and flower power of the 60s, calling for rebellion, punks are anti-establishment and call for revolution against the power and higher ups, thus, they are against the hippie movement because they believe there can be no change without first disrupting the “peace”. For example, a punk is more likely to riot than peacefully protest.

Punk is against capitalism, corruption and conformity.

Now, more than ever, the punk movement is very important. When the world is crumbling, and the governments and establishments continue to mess our lives up, a call for rebellion, revolution and change is happening.

More specifically, movements such as the protesting and rebellion in Iran, caused by the murders of protestors and women who simply show their hair, and those opposing abortion laws being tampered with in the US, although do not seem punk on the surface, these movements and call for revolution is actually very punk. Destruction of the current state of the world by protesting or rioting, in order to create a new, and peaceful place for the future generations.

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Written by Lily Dawson-Smith

of the perfect feed

According to WGSN, Gen Z doesn’t want a picture-perfect Instagram feed anymore, but instead opts for a nostalgic, care-free party-like, caught in the moment feed.

WGSN has identified a new trend called ‘indie party nostalgia’. Indie party nostalgia is an emerging 2022 trend that mixes elements of Y2K, grunge and party/clubbing wear. It stems from the early 2000s when clothing trends consisted of low-rise jeans/cargos, small crop tops, bandannas, and lots of gemstones. Some icons from the 2000s include Paris Hilton, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, and Britney Spears. As well as this, indie was a major influence on fashion and music in the 90s with bands such as Nirvana and Oasis leading the grunge/indie subculture. ‘Indie party nostalgia’ definitely has a grunge element to the vibe with dark colours mixed with brighter ones, dirty ‘after party-esque’ scenes and flash turned on to create a disposable camera type shot. The grunge movement was led by generation X (born between 19651980) who were fed up with conformity and capitalism. A way Gen Zs are captivating this is by having messier, realistic more personal social medias, similar to how MySpace captured people’s genuine interests instead of being a place for people to cultivate ideas of a perfect life. This dirtiness and edge are now being presented in a way that shows rebellion but mixes with other subcultures. This trend may be emerging because of the political instability at the moment and upheaval of alternative sociological ideals. Most of today’s generation are advocating for change within this capitalist society. Another trend that reflects this is the ‘teenage dirtbag trend’ on TikTok where users would post a photo that is similar to the

aesthetic of the song by Wheatus. As well as this, the popular T.V show ‘Skins’ went viral, influencing teens to dress and style like the characters with this grungy mixed with indie party aesthetic.

The party side to this upcoming trend can relate back to a ‘post-pandemic hedonistic wave’ as phrased by WGSN. After the pandemic today’s youth is fed up with being controlled and trapped inside, therefore an almost ‘revolution’ of party culture has prevailed to let loose and have fun. Millennials have also driven this trend to achieve escapism from burnout working culture. Although they may not be partaking, millennials are enjoying watching the gen z’s recreate their party scenes. Gen Z are also steering away from the perfect Instagram feed that millennials created, making personal Instagram’s feel more real and a ‘captured moment’ than a perfectly constructed and touched up photo.

A way we could see this progressing forward is through a ‘rave aesthetic.’ This reflects the clubbing and party scene of indie party nostalgia and the grunge and edginess. As well as this, rave outfits can be bright and mismatched, contrasting to the dark and almost dingy settings of raves, linking back to the ‘indie sleaze’ style. Rave culture was extremely popular in Britain in the 90s, taking place mainly in major cities such as Manchester and London. Raves mostly took place in warehouses, almost striving to achieve a grungy and mysterious vibe. This wave of party culture can link back to the post pandemic hedonistic wave as mentioned previously. Rave culture was almost liberating as although there was arguably a dangerous amount of substance abuse, clubs were blurring the boundaries of class, race and sexuality. This makes it realistic to reflect in today’s trends as it is common for race, sexuality etc. To be viewed from a modern, progressive standpoint.

We’re out with the snapchat filters and facetuned pics and in with the candid, messy looking shots.

Written and designed Roise Toomey

The Revival of Renaissance

Written and designed Felicity Locker

The escape we need in this modern world can’t actually be found in the future...but in the past.

For our generation, artwork has become a key form of expression and that’s because of its increase in accessibility. Its also connected to everyday life and a part of social criticism. Renaissance artwork is becoming incredibly popular to the point where it’s not only attracting teenagers to museums but its also being printed on clothes. Its become an aesthetic and we want to know more. We also want to know how it came to trend?

Renaissance is a French word meaning “rebirth.” It refers to a period in European civilization that was marked by a revival of Classical learning and wisdom. It is generally believed that the Renaissance began in Italy during the 14th century but it reached its peak in the 15th century. The Renaissance expanded to the rest of Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Fine art such as paintings and sculptures embodied the Renaissance and were inspired by Classical Greek and Roman art. They were known for their grace, harmony, and beauty. Artists perfected techniques such as the use of perspective and refined oils. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael are widely considered the leading artists of the period.

Art came to be seen as a branch of knowledge and valuable. It was capable of providing images of God and his creations with insights into the position of man in the universe. For men such as Leonardo da Vinci it was even a science; used to explore nature and make a record of discoveries.

Famous Renaissance artwork modern day is obsessed with

Francis I of France obtained the painting but it is now the property of the French Republic and has been on display at the Louvre in Paris since 1797. Its fame sprang from the theft of the painting in 1911 by Vincenzo Peruggia, who believed the painting should belong to Italy seeing as the artist was Italian. The theft gained a lot of publicity and from it came songs and films of the incident, leading to the obsession modern day has over the Mona Lisa. This may be because the painting is the most valuable painting in the world, its insurance is sitting at 870 million dollars, or because it is a very beautiful and historic painting.

The Renaissance has inspired pop culture in the modern day. After five centuries, there are elements of it in today’s mainstream visual culture. For example, album covers are inspired by the period. Beyonce’s album ‘Renaissance’ has a cover of the celebrity sitting on a horse replicating the Renaissance painting ‘Lady Godiva’ by Adam van Noort. The Dutch artist created the painting in 1586. However, the story is of an Anglo-Saxon woman from the 11th century. She is an iconic historical figure who remains as a sybmbol of feminine power to this day. Lady Godiva rode a horse through town completely naked on the promise from her husband that in return he would cancel the high debts he had imposed on his tenants.

The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci was painted between the years of 1503-1506. However, he may have been working on it until 1517. King

David by the Italian artist Michelangelo was sculpted between 1501 and 1504. Its a marble statue of the biblical figure David, who is a favoured subject in Florence.

His fame is because he symbolizes the city of Florence’s independence and strength. He became so popular that there are now 30 lifesized replicas around the world. One of them is on display in London at the Victoria and Albert Museum as it was gifted to Queen Victoria in 1857.

The statue is disproportionate because of the marble block. When Michelangelo accepted the commission to sculpt David, he inherited a block of marble two other sculptors had chipped away at. They deemed it unworkable. However, Michelangelo was a master of proportion. Certain characteristics of the Statue of David such as his slender, twisted figure, are likely due to the shape of the marble before Michelangelo began working. Because David was intended to be viewed from below, the artist eschewed ideal proportioning and instead carved the head, arms, and hands much larger than the torso and legs. This creates the illusion that David is alert and poised for action, especially when viewed from below.

Music videos are also influenced from the Renaissance period. Lady Gaga referenced Sandro Botticelli’s famous painting The Birth of Venus in the 2013 “Applause” music video, which showed her with long flowing locks and a bra made from two scallop shells. Ariana Grande’s music video for “God is a Woman” incorporates various elements of religious imagery. At the end of the video, she poses in a powerful feminist recreation of Michelangelo’s early-16th century painting The Creation of Adam.

The Renaissance is also a constant source of ideas in the fashion industry. Whether that be the art or the actual clothing itself...

Ah the art of corsets... or the art ON corsets?

Everybody knows that corsets have been the most popular trend this year, and they are not going anywhere.

So, let’s go back to the start. Where did they come from?

While corsets may have dated way back from the 1600s, the garment didn’t gain popularity until the Middle Ages and Renaissance era, as they started to become commonly worn by European royalty.

Corsets were originally associated with the wealthy, yet they were adopted by the bourgeoisie, or middle class, by the 17th century. These stiffening undergarments that pushed the breasts up came in many different materials and designs, such as iron corsets that were used for orthopedic purposes (not for torturing people). The popularity of corsets is reflected by paintings of royalty wearing the garment, such as Elizabeth I. By the Regency era from 1795 to 1837, corsets were fully integrated into British society.

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In the 1900s, corsets gradually grew out of fashion as women became more involved in sports and exercise. While the bicycle craze did lead to the creation of the sports corset that held the breasts in place while allowing for unrestricted movement, women situated themselves towards more free-flowing outfits. To secure the thin waist, hourglass shape, women began dieting and exercising more, rather than relying on tight clothing to form their ideal body.

Some fashion designers of the 1910s and 1920s stopped including the corset altogether in their dresses and outfits. Paul Poiret (1879-1944) claimed that he was one of the first to reject the corset with his loose silhouettes formed with draped fabric. World War I also led to more women wearing uniforms and simple cotton designs, rather than rigid designs. Overall, corsets were no longer commonly worn due to a switch to more practical clothing.

The corset made a comeback in the 1970s and 1980s, as fashion designers such as Vivienne Westwood and Jean-Paul Gaultier reestablished corsets as a symbol of female empowerment. Gaultier’s most popular design was iconically worn by Madonna during her Blonde Ambition tour.

This signaled a shift for corsets to be worn as outerwear, rather than underwear, which continued well into the 21st century (the type of corsets that you may bump into on your Tik Tok feed).

“you bring the corset, I’ll bring the cinchers, no one wants a waist over nine inches”. TikTok users used the sound, purchased corsets and tightened the corset while filming to show the change in their waist size. Almost immediately, the light green Victorian era looking corset that became the face of the trend was sold out on Amazon, as other TikTok users purchased it to recreate the trend.

By the summer of 2021, corsets were almost everywhere to the point it wasn’t even noticeably different or odd. It could be seen on Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest and other social media platforms, and became even more popular by the sudden amount of celebrities wearing it to events and nights out.

So, how did renaissance art get onto the corset?

Vivienne Westwood is known for her reinterpretations of past fashions, overthrowing their purpose and bringing them into the current era. This corset, which debuted in her 1990 Spring/Summer Portrait Collection, was no misfit. Westwood printed the 1743 painting Daphnis and Chloe, Shepherd Watching a Sleeping Shepherdess by French Rococo artist François Boucher.

In the documentary Why I Love the Wallace about The Wallace Collection, which owns the painting she printed on the corset, Vivienne Westwood said: “All my ideas come from studying the ideas of the past. There is a link between art and fashion. I couldn’t design a thing if I didn’t look at art.”One of Westwood’s favourite sources of inspiration is The Wallace Collection, in London, which is known for its large collection of 18th-century decorative arts and paintings. For Westwood, it represents a high point of culture from 18th Century Britain which she wanted to celebrate and therefore, she based the Portrait collection on it.

The common corset that one often imagines is known as the Victorian corset, created by a man named Joseph Cooper in 1848. Its design came to be significant in the sense of comfort women received in it in comparison to previous designs, such as the iron corset. His design included a front fastening busk, allowing the corset to be taken on and off without being unlaced at the back. Corsets were expected to be worn at almost all times, and this corset allowed women to

As women’s fashion repeatedly changes everyday, men and women have begun to incorporate corsets in their wardrobe. As seen on social media, celebrities and influencers have been wearing the corset that women in the 19th century were fighting to get away from. But the corset design has changed drastically, from being worn as a restricting undergarment to becoming outerwear and often worn to replicate “retro” fashion.

TikTok on the other hand has been a key player in the revival of corsets. TikTok is a place for a variety of trends, including the corset trend. A few lyrics from a song by the musical SIX went viral,

For her corset, Vivienne Westwood fixed in on the erotic section of the painting. Westwood’s corset, featuring Daphnis and Chloe in lust, leaves a memorable impression of the subversion of a garment which no longer confines women, but liberates them. Hence why Westwood included two female models who wore the corset and kissed on the runway, as if they were Daphnis and Chloe. This built on the ideas of the Portrait collection corset being a metaphor for female liberation.

The corset is now a regular feature on the runway, arguably as a result of Westwood’s innovative use of the historic garment. Westwood’s original period corset from 1990 also continues to be worn and celebrated as a breakthrough fashion moment of the twentieth century. No longer is female sexuality concealed and steered clear of, instead Westwood celebrates it by overturning the purpose of this historical garment.

Now, how did it become a trend?

The 2018 theme for the Met Gala was Heavenly Bodies where people took influence from Renaissance-era artwork. There were multiple halos, Rihanna turned up in a pope hat and Ariana Grande came at full speed with a corseted and draped Vera Wang dress that took inspiration from the painting The Last Judgement by Michaelangelo, a High Renaissance artist.

Fashion is becoming dominated by tech and the imagined dystopian future is becoming far too real. So, we’re trying to escape modern day by bringing 700 year old paintings back to life. However, as the renaissance style is gaining attraction, it’s only a matter of time before tech comes back in and they both intertwine to represent the chaos of reality and we wish things could be different.

Gen-Z is all about nostalgia, we’ve had trends from the 00s from flip phones to shell necklaces and now we have the cherubic little angels with blue skies from the renaissance era.

The rest is history, that is where we got our inspiration from and that is how we now have Renaissance style corsets. And it’s also why the Renaissance is trending. It’s highly feminist driven, it suits our generation well. If you feel like joining in on the trend, you can find these corsets on the high street, online, EVERYWHERE! They are all in. I wonder if we’ll bring back anymore items of clothing from the Renaissance period? Or will we simply leave it in the past?

GossipGirl Most Iconic Looks

Gossip Girl was one of the most influential and inspiring shows to the fashion industry and it did not take fans long to fall in love with a character’s signature style. Whether you prefer Queen B’s sophisticated elegant items or S’s effortless style the show was full of fashion and changed our wardrobes forever. Several designer brands worked with the show to feature their pieces such as Blair’s unforgettable Vera Wang wedding dress and Serena’s lemon Ralph Loren bridesmaid dress.

Costume designer Eric Damon and producer Stephanie Savage used Kate moss as Serena’s inspiration and Audrey Hepburn for Blair. Blair was meant to come across as put together and meticulous in her wardrobe whereas Serena comes across freer and more adventurous through her bohemian style. We have had a look and picked out some of the most memorable and honourable looks throughout the show, even though there are too many to chose from!

Serena’s effortless style is captured in this outfit as she makes messy look fashionable

The infamous headbands which Blair is rarely seen without is paired with a matching red scarf and bag here to add her own touch to the Constance uniform.

The perfect matching set to ice skate in and look fabulous at the same time

Written and designed by Abbie Nash

Blair’s Fairy tale golden peacock prom dress was modelled in the Marchesa spring 2008 collection and made us wish someone would vote over 100 times for prom queen for us.

This Zuhair Murad gown screams revenge, the lace detail from top to bottom paired with the charcoal grey gives an element of seductiveness to her look

This incredible gold strapless gown by Georges Chakra Couture was the perfect definitive look for Serena as we finally see her and lonely boy tie the knot.

This champagne dress screams Blair and the elegance she carries, the gold undertones and dainty pink with the sequins screams royalty.

Runaway models, one of Blair and Serena’s most notable looks as they posed around NYC

The infamous scene where Blair and Chuck re unite in the train station while she wears the stunning Oscar de la Renta dress

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Blackpink have taken the kpop world by storm. These 3rd generation girls have broken records with having the most viewed music video within 24 hours with hit song ‘How you like that’ by any kpop group. Not only popular in korea but also internationally,Blackpink never fail to be impactful. The group consists of four girls:Jisoo being the eldest.Jennie,Rose and Lisa. Their impact is not only in the music world but also in the fashion world,Blackpink have set trends in the kpop industry by their wardrobe alone. Jennie wore pearl clips in her hair during her solo comeback and set a trend throughout the whole industry,the clip now being named the ‘Jennie clip’. Each comeback consists of multiple looks that syngergise with eachother,depending on the groups concept. Blackpink have two types of concept,one being the ‘pink’ concept which is their more fun and lighthearted songs such as ‘as if its your last’ and the later being their ‘black’ concepts which are darker such as ‘Kill this love’. This means that if they have a lighter conceps,the groups wardrobe have to echo this with light and bright colours,whereas a darker more girlcrush concept requires more blacks and greys. However the girls have their own individual styles. Each girl having to be a brand ambassador for different clothing brands for example Jennie is for Channel. This really shines through her styling choices on and off stage and can be shows with the other girls too.

The two youngest members have drastically different styles,unlike the oldest. Rose being second to youngest has a preppy girl next door aesthetic,Rose wears alot of pastel colours such as pinks and blues and pairs them with neurals.Often she will wear argyle and knit wear,Rose likes to accentuate her innocence.Unlike Rose, the youngest Lisa goes for a more mature look. Lisa wears alot of street style,Unlike any iof the other memebers Lisa wears baggy jeans and cropped shirts.This emphasises her height,Lisa is seen in colour but the colour is usually toned down.Lisa styles her outfits with chains and statment piece jewellery such as big hoop earings.

The two eldest members Jisoo and Jennie have very similar styles. Both brand ambassadors for Channel and Dior means that their style is refined and mature. Jisoo tends to go for darker colours as the oldest which reflects her maturity and also as the leader makes her stand out. Jisoo wears alot of blouses which enforces her femininity,matching pieces are also a staple especially two piece tweed sets. Jennie similarly wears tweed however has a lighter and sweeter style,unlike jisoo who strictly wears black and white,Jennie goes for dark and light colours. Even when wearing darker colours,her hair will be styled in a cute way as thats her style. Jennie wears cropped blazers,full length would be empowering however a cropped blazer is much more soft, paired with a skirt and cropped shirt. Both girls styles are similar yet slightly different in their own ways.

...It’s back

For many decades the presence of an it girl has been constant. Whether it be talking about them (gossiping) or their picture all over the tabloids, we’ve been fascinated with them

It girls have been around for decades, even centuries, if we include the time where the title of an it girl didn’t exist. For all these years we have been fascinated and held in a chokehold by them, and why is that? Is it because they have a lifestyle many of us want to live: the designer, epic lovers and affair, glamour, fame and intelligence? The fact that sometimes they have both beauty and brain, and wear both in a way us ‘normal’ people never could?

Alice Roosevelt – 1884-1980

Now Alice Roosevelt was one the it girl before the title was even a thing. Daughter to president Theodore Roosevelt- she was known for her education that most girls did not possess at the time, her out spoken political opinions/ views in later life, and her rebellious and “unladylike” behaviour. It was her outspokenness and antics won the hearts of the American people, who nicknamed her “Princess Alice”

A few days after she was born her mother who was also named Alice died, it was said that Theodore

Roosevelt was so distraught no one was able to say the name Alice in his presence and that carried on to later life also. Due to this Roosevelt was called ‘baby lee’ growing up and as an adult she kept the preference not to be refured to he first name and would rather be addressed as ‘ Mrs. L’. When her father became president, Roosevelt became a celebrity and fashion icon at the age of just 17, during her debut to society she wore a blue gown that is now known as an Alice blue, in 15 months she attended 407 dinners, 350 balls and 300 parties.

Clara bow- 1905-1965

The original and ultimate it girl Clara bow had a rag to riches story. Originating from a bad and upsetting childhood Bow rose to fame in the silent movie era she was also able to successfully transferred to “talkies” in 1929, and eventually became the leading sex symbol of the roaring 20s.

Bow was the third child to her parents but her older siblings had both died in infancy, during her childhood, which she says she didn’t have much of, bow looked after her mother. When her mother was 16 she fell from a high height which caused severe head injury; bow mentioned that her mother was often hostile and mean to her. When her mother realised that Clara was on the

road to stardom she took a butchers knife to bow throat whilst she was sleeping, luckily she was able to fight off the attack and lock her mother in a room till the next morning.

Growing up she was able to get along much better with boys than girls and had quite the infamous right hook, she was very interested in sports which lead to her to win 5 medals at the ‘cider tracks’

Funfacts: at her mothers’ funeral she jumped in the grave and shouted at all the attendants about how they were hypocrites and never cared for her mother, after she married she retired and became rancher in Nevada. She had 2 children.

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Kate moss – 1974- present

A model and fashion designer, born in 1974 in England. She rose to fame in the 90s, during the ‘heroin chic’ era, moss was called the ’antisupermodel’ since her looks were opposite to the than top models of the time such as Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford.

Moss had quite a few scandals that the tabloids and us ‘common folk’ all liked to discuss, her most notables or maybe iconic would be her drug scandal. It was said that “Kate Moss was a rockstar trapped in a model’s body” she even gained the nickname “cocaine cate”. In 2005, she was dropped from multiple campaigns due to when

Iman – 1955 – present

This supermodel, actress and euntrpenure, was one of the most sought after fashion models in the 70s and 80s, she was the muse for multiple designers such as Versace, Saint Laurent and Calvin Kline.

Iman attended a boarding school in Egypt and later on briefly studied political science at university before becoming a model, later on Iman would create her own cosmetics company, consisting of $14 foundations of shades to fit darker skin tones, since in her time of modelling many makeup artists had to mix different ones together to try and match her skin tone.

Iman was married three times, once when she was

18, to Hassan a Somali entrepuner and Hilton executive. The marriage was short-lived as the two split a few years later when Iman moved to the states to pursue her career in modelling. Her second marriage was to basketball player Spencer Haywood, during their time together Iman had a daughter who was born in 1978. The couple divorced in 1987. Her third marriage was to David Bowie, the pair met in 1990 and married in a private ceremony in 1992.

Fun facts: she can speak 5 languages, she’s a Muslim, she has two children, made a cameo appearance in a video game.

she was photographed snorting coke. However, Moss was supported by designers and artists such as alexander McQueen and Stella Vine. When asked return to the UK by the metropolitan police in 2006, her case was dropped due to lack of evidence, shortly after she continued her career modelling for brands such as Dior, Chanel and many other high end brands

Funfacts: She dated Johnny Depp and appeared during his trial, her daughter followed in her footsteps and is now a model as well, sh keps her old clothes in storage for her daughter.

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Paris Hilton – 1981- present

Paris Hilton heiress and daughter of business tycoon Richard Hilton (who is the owner of the most luxurious hotels in the world). She was known in the early 2000s as a fashion icon and the typical dumb blonde. Hilton has had many scandals over the years of being the icon of the 2000s, from being arrested, to being robbed (multiple times) but probably her most notable like many others would either be: the release of her sex tape, or her “feud” with other celebrities of the time such as Lindsey Lohan.

In modern day, after her ‘’downfall’’ Hilton was back in the media, after revealing and going to court for the sexual abuse she and many other students went through at the boarding school she attended as a teen, since than she has been an advocate against child abuse.

Funfacts: she was friends with Kim K before she rose to fame, she had her own reality show called the simple life, she has many careers from model to DJ, she’s actually very smart.

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Daughter to former model and real housewife Yalonda Hadid, Bella made her first appearance to the public on an episode of the real housewives of Beverly hills. She started modelling at an early age and is now known as one of the most sought after and known models of the modern day. She has had previous relationships with drake but the most iconic would be with singer the weekend, in fact at one of the fashion weeks after the breakup of the two, the weekend performed whilst Hadid modelled, and the video went viral.

Hadid is the cause of many trends including many of the “model off-duty” looks

Funfacts: she loves riding horses, she’s an advocate for Palestine, she often felt like the black sheep of the family.

Bella Hadid- 1996- present

BA HONS Fashion and Beauty Media

Issue 21 of Carbon has been created by the first year BA Hons Fashion and Beauty Media students, and is our second edition ever created by us. If you enjoy fashion and beauty then the course allows you to express creativity through your work. You can learn so much such as creating magazines, professional photography and you have access to Adobe software!