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My Mid-term Crisis
Because life can be tough... As a humanities student, supposedly blessed with minimal hours, I have found myself racing through my second term at an unbelievable pace. No longer finding my feet, no longer trying to establish a routine: I comfortably move between reading, writing essays, working evening shifts at a local restaurant and writing for Epigram. Comfortably. And it is this comfort which has driven me into my very own midterm crisis… The immortal question: Am I boring? Having formed close bonds with my flatmates, moved past the awkwardness of freshers, we often spend our evenings lounging in our onesies watching Channel 4
or, worse, dancing wildly around the kitchen to Beyoncé’s greatest hits. And I must confess, I absolutely love it. I am happy. But I often wonder whether I ought to be dedicating my time to more pressing matters: should I be a member of the rowing team, a keen musician- one of those people whose general phrase is “Gotta run, I have swimming/ballet/other sport to which I am deeply and happily committed” .
“We often spend our evenings lounging in our onesies watching Channel 4” The ones who feel sorry for people like me that put reading on their CV because they can’t think of much else
Spring is coming...we’ve had at least two consecutive days without rain, flowers are daring to emerge out of their buds and spirits are lifting.
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To celebrate the (well, hopefully) end of the bleak, dark, desolate winter, e2 this edition is all about spring awakening. So whether you’re celebrating spring with idyllic, sundrenched walks in lush meadows - or in the library, battling an essay - e2’s got everything you’ll need to help you make the most of this time of year.
other than eating and hysteria that they dedicate their time to. If only I had stuck with my various short-lived hobbies as a child then maybe I could have become one of these all-singing, all-dancing students who regularly show me up on the grounds of being a well- rounded human being. Then again, the fact remains that I gave up the clarinet aged eleven, I was thrown out of choir for fidgeting, I had two left feet at dance class and I gave up karate when I realised that it had the potential to cause me injury. And as the mid-term crisis begun to set in, a twenty year old almost second year with no real hobbies, I cursed my younger self for being such a quitter. But then it struck me that despite all the things I’ve given up on, and believe me the list is
much longer I’m just too embarrassed to go on, there are many things that I have stuck with. My three closest friends from home have remained through thick and thin since we were eleven, I have always loved my subject, I write constantly, I doggedly stuck to a long distance relationship which damn near drove me to insanity. When it comes to the things that really matter, when it comes to my greatest loves, I am nothing if not consistent. And to tell the truth, I bloody love Channel 4. I bloody love my cups of tea with my flatmates, my seminar preparation and my day to day life here at Bristol. I never have and never will quit the things that matter.
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07.03.2014
Room 101: Shit hair, don’t care?
without a social services intervention, my Mum was taking me to get my hair dyed and the day I found GHD’s to tame that frizzball was when my life really turned around. Maybe this is why I believe so wholeheartedly that the importance of good tresses cannot be underestimated. So why, when I wander around Woodland Road, do I see so many hair abominations before me? One fine day, I thought I saw a mirage. The sun had started to shine through those monsoon conditions that we are blessed with here at Bristol and a wonderful rainbow had appeared. Ridiculous really, as this would never happen. No, it was only the Social Sciences Complex emptying and a vast array of garish dip dyes in a variety of shades greeting me. This is a trend that quite literally is based on the premise of dipping the ends of your hair into a different colour.
It is, without a doubt, the most important relationship in your life. You trust them like no other. Every time you see them, your fate is placed wholly in their hands. Forget your family and who needs friends? The only relationship I truly cherish is the one with my hairdresser. A good hairdresser is harder to find than a seat in the ASS post-9am and when you do find one, you cannot let them go. Moving away to university is absolutely no barrier to your bond. A train fare is but a small price to pay (quite literally as 99% of the student population resides in London) to sort out that lid. The riskiness of venturing somewhere new with an unknown hand on that pair of scissors is far, far too great. Having a haircut, for me and for many others, is one of the most traumatic experiences you can go through. There are just too many dangers and too many decisions. Why is it that when you ask for ‘just a trim’, you return home to find you have been made almost completely bald? An inch in normal person English becomes a mile in hairdressing speak and before you know it you’ve left your entire head of hair on their floor, as well as your entire bank account in their till. Cue minor (read: major) breakdown and a lot of hat wearing for the foreseeable future. I do have a confession. I was born strawberry blonde; with a large emphasis on the strawberry. It was frizzy, it was unruly and quite frankly, it was ginger. As soon as it was morally acceptable,
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“When did having your whole hair just the one colour become unfashionable?” The equivalent of accidentally sitting on some wet paint for your hair. I just don’t get it, but for all I know I could be the crazy one. I start stressing when my roots make an appearance - giving my ginger game away - but apparently rocking them half way down your locks is now all the rage. Sorry, but when and why has this become a thing? When did having your whole hair, y’know, just the one colour become unfashionable? Boys, it seems you haven’t evaded some exceptionally awful hair trends either. I’m talking about that one where you shave the sides of your head to baby smooth proportions and keep what looks like a larger than average ferret chillin’ on top. Not okay, not okay AT ALL. It’s like the weirder, backwards cousin of the mullet. And I think we can all agree that absolutely nobody wants to see any modification of that style back on the scene. Plus, don’t your ears get cold? All this being said, I do know it’s what’s on the inside that counts. As much as I really, really want to believe that, my Year 9 self just can’t get on board.
Your day has been improved after being handed a free copy of Epigram on Tyndall Avenue Your rent is triple what your friends in Manchester pay and your house is half the size You can’t imagine a Monday without Bunker
You have spent more money on Jason Donervan’s than your actual night
You have complained about the Students Union and can count the number of times you have been there on one hand You have a hilariously original photo of you after a night out on the multicoloured gorilla on Whiteladies Road You have been to the gym at 10am, 1pm and 6pm and all the machines have been taken every time Your day has been improved after seeing Jeff The Big Issue seller You have come out of a night at Motion sweatier than you have after a workout class at the gym You know you have lost your dignity before in Lounge, but you can’t remember how, when or with whom?! Your diet plans have been repeatedly sabotaged by the free sweets and pancakes promotions outside the gym You have a photo with the Suspension Bridge in the background You have inexpicably become a massive house music fan since you’ve been at Bristol
You have taken longer getting to an exam venue than you have actually doing the exam. You own one of the following: a You’ve got in a fight with Lottie, the scrunchie, a Hawaiian shirt or a retro omniscient bouncer who seems to sports jumper work everywhere on the Triangle
The highlight of your week is getting a free lunch/bbq/toastie from Christian Union You’ve sat on the steps of Browns triumphantly drinking in the sun at the end of exams
The Primark in Cabot is the biggest, best and tidiest you have ever seen and you cannot get over this In the process of doing an all-nighter in the ASS you have absolutely depleted the trusty vending machine
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You’ve been late to a lecture due to the 2 unnecessary minutes you’ve had to wait at that Tyndalls Park Road-Woodland Road crossing
You’ve discovered Stokes Croft and now act as though have a restraining order from the Triangle You’ve ranted and raved about Za Za Bazaar for months only to realise that novelty is oh so blinding Your calves are the most toned they’ve ever been thanks to St. Michael’s Hill You feel such parental smugness every time you see a Banksy
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Dare I say it, but as I write this, we may just be having our first day yet this term with not even a hint of rain; there’s a strong chance we are escaping the trappings of winter and leaving behind the embarrassing one night stands and awkward dates that came with it. This means only one thing - with Spring upon us, it’s time to reassess those failed new year’s resolutions and consider what we are actually doing with our lives. A quick analysis of last year’s events has resulted in a couple of realisations:
1.Uni life is not always just about getting drunk, although it certainly helps. This may be a slightly depressing thought, but has anyone else realised we have to get jobs once this whole uni malarkey is over? Well I hadn’t until now, and that epiphany comes with the sad realization that actually we should be doing something with our lives. That means making it to our lectures even when the last three nights have completely killed us.
much else. Bristol has a never-ending variety of areas to visit from Stokes Croft to Bristol Old Town and activities range from climbing the Cabot Tower to taking a trip to St Nicholas Market. It seems slightly sad that so many Bristol students barely even know these places exist when really we should be making the most of our three years and exploring the culture around us.
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2. Bristol is one of the best cities in the country - we should embrace it.
3. Lounge will never stop being a bad night out.
Another thing Bristol students seem to be in the habit of forgetting is that we have such a beautiful and amazing city right outside our doorsteps. Typical behaviour for the students in halls during the weekend seems to be sleeping and not
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THE STUDENT NOTEBOOK: As the winter months draw to an uncertain close, it is time to plough into spring filled with the promise of dewy meadows, blossoming flowers and perfect weather. Or, more likely when you realize you don’t actually live in lala land; spring is usually filled with dawning realisations, impending doom and a mishmashed wardrobe – I never could get the hang of the wardrobe season switch. Being a BA student at Bristol means that this month marks the midpoint in my degree, which fills me with dread to say the least. So I couldn’t help but wonder, has anything changed since this time last year? Generally speaking, whether you are a Bristol veteran or your egg is freshly hatched. we have all grown up in the past year. We’ve done things we wished we hadn’t, had a good old soul search on the path of self-discovery (yeah, actually) but along the way bonds have been formed that will hopefully last a lifetime…oh yes, I’m going there. No matter how stupid, irresponsible and ridiculous you have been just look around you.. Even when you were playing catch the projectile spew after a night at Lounge with your bezzie, doing the sprint of pride at dawn or decided to have a chat with your mates while they were in a compromising position
And the most cultural of all this culture? It has to be Lounge. The tourist spot of student destinations, the one club that everyone has been to and, by my admission, the only club where you can never have a bad night. Sure, I think we should embrace our rights as students and appreciate our city, but I’m also about having fun and I am happy to make the declaration that Lounge will just never stop being a good night out. It seems to be the only club where you can never have a bad night; it will always be full of drunk, sweaty students dancing along to the cheesiest music and having the best time. Lounge is, and always will be, the only club that never fails to perform.
because it would be ‘rude to just walk out’ (? – don’t ask) – they’re still there. Maybe that’s what spring awakening should be: the realization that what is right in front of you is more important than the memories you could have or have held onto that really should have vanished into the stratosphere months ago. So let loose, this is the time to truly embrace #yolo as you really do only live once especially in this environment. But before I set you off on a binge path through the Triangle, please do realise that squandering the fees we pay is not good. Fun must be had but once we get out into the big bad world, Mrs Bunker bouncer ain’t gon be there to help you through it. What I’m really trying to say here is that we’ve only got a limited amount of time at this here our lovely institution. So don’t waste it, if something bothers you throw it in the trash and if you love something then jump in the deep end. At this point, I could blast you with the most pithy metaphor plagiarised from one of the greats. However, I shall leave you with something that I coined one fine dinner up in Stokey B in relation to epiphanies surrounded by my fabulous ladies: ‘it is time to release the chickens into the sea’. Take from that metaphor what you will. Pass it on to your partners in crime, maybe it will make it to the big books one day.
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Epiphanies of a Bristol Student
07.03.2014
George Robb
Man Dates
You’ve had a hard day’s work at university. Your mind aches. Your feet hurt. You tried to go to the male toilets on the top floor of the ASS to find one cubicle occupied and another out of order. You then have to walk downstairs even though you’re stationed upstairs. Bloody outrage. You storm to the nearest church/mosque/synagogue/ multi-faith chapel. You begin to fall to your knees and scream to heavens, imploring your preferred deity to give you a break, when suddenly you get a text from your boi: “Hey m8 – up 4 a man-d8?” Everything seems alright again. There’s something very special about the humble man-date. Whether it’s getting a haircut together, eating a pizza, going to Sainsbury’s in tandem or going to Boots on a tandem, you’re sure to have a good time when there’s a bro by your side. But what is it that makes a man-date so special? Some might argue that the mandate’s charm lies in the fact that it is some form of platonic dating, where you can chat to your date without scheming
how to de-robe them. If you believe that, I pity you: you’ve never been on a mandate.
“In such an intimate setting, it’s difficult not to think about homosocial intimacy”
the father, my sister as the mother, and my brother as our child. It doesn’t mean I want to marry her, but the perverse possibility is always at the back of my mind. Sometimes I have to walk a couple of metres ahead because it’s all too embarrassing. Similarly, during man-dates, both parties involved are conscious of how they may be perceived by an observer. Unlike the strange relationship between me and my sister, the
man-daters just don’t care. They do what they want to do and put their insecurities by the way side. As well as being a manly, stoical, pursuit, the mandate is also the cause of great emotional purging. This is very good for the mind. The other day I saw a recruiting agency and it bothered me big time. I won’t go into details, but a combination of Camus, David Foster Wallace and a
hangover left me very unsettled. Imagine recruiting recruits to work in your recruiting firm, where they will then recruit more recruits? I digress. My man, after noticing my irrational state of pique, took me under his wing and led me to The Hill. I confided in him over a pizza, so crisp and tangy. He listened, told me I was overreacting, patted my shoulder and popped me back on the horse. That is what the man-date is all about.
The man-date is primitive and liberating. It is a warm embrace of the essential masculinity we know we possess but are too shy to show. It is a holy union of men, where men can be men. The man-date isn’t wholly platonic either. In such an intimate setting, it’s difficult not to think about homosocial intimacy, even if you have no intentions of acting upon it. When I walk around London with my teenage sister and baby brother, I’m always aware that the by-stander will see us as romantically engaged: me as
Student landlords: are they human? Most of us accept that our years in student accommodation are a downside to the university experience. Though there are miraculous exceptions, a vast majority will grimace at least 3 times a day at the state of their living conditions. Dated furniture is integral – whether its curtains printed with a pattern that resembles the melted faces of clowns, or a sofa that requires a pendulum swing backwards to get out of it. Thin walls are a further expectation, regularly flinging housemates together into a much more intimate environment than is comfortable to discuss over breakfast. And of course, each under-run establishment would be soulless without its relentless patch of mould. All of this I can deal with. However, the winter period in my 7 person house in Redland has been nothing short of torturous.
“I challenge anyone to live in those conditions without evolving into a bitter, emotional-wreck” It all began with the less-than-convenient resignation of our front door. By that, I mean it fully and entirely handed in its notice and ceased to function with one swift click of the latch. Initially hilarious, the issue of not being able to get out of the house quickly led to the more sobering realisation that this also meant not being able to get in. The windows of the ground floor bedrooms took on the role of entrance and exit, and other than offering the neighbours a full view of our arses, also provided a glaringly obvious robbery opportunity, as we were, in effect, showcasing the optimum physical manoeuver to access our
belongings without using the door. If this wasn’t distressing enough, one housemate had to hand cups of tea through the window to her visiting parents, while they sadly perched on a wall, lacking the flexibility that had become like a dress code of admittance to the shambles that is our home. Clearly there was a problem here that someone had the responsibility to fix. The concept of a landlord has become something of an afterthought to me, and their consistently lacklustre attitude resulted in a weeklong gymnastics course as we mourned the functionality of our door. Then came the real fun; the boiler packed in. This suitably happened during the recent week in which all of the elements seemingly decided to hold a battle, of biblical proportions, over which one could make the most people cry. This meant once we were safely through our newly working door, there was no heating, or hot water. Never mind the barrier this created to washing up - the house was bloody freezing. Going to bed as an entirely spherical object as a result of wearing every item in your wardrobe is no more pleasant than being forced to spend your every evening in the one room that could be warmed with a plug-in heater. I half expected to start seeing Sims-style green mist pouring out of us as the collective stench brought about by not showering set in. Of course, over this arduous period, we did wash. We alternated visits to every friend’s house in the vicinity, taunting ourselves with their luxurious existence before running back to our igloo in the rain, eradicating any sense of warmth or cleanliness. There was more than one occasion in which we trekked all the way to use the gym facilities, with absolutely no intention to partake in any physical exercise other than scrubbing off a layer of dirt and defrosting our hair. We alerted our landlord on the day that the problem arose.
Their defence for the previously slothful response to the door issue was that we had not made the ‘severity’ clear enough to them. Taking no chances, we described to them, in detail: the boiler simply does not work and needs fixing. Bafflingly, it took countless versions of this message to be communicated before a plumber arrived to install the necessary components, 11 days later. I challenge anyone to live in those conditions without evolving into a bitter, emotional-wreck, launching loathsome facial expressions towards anyone with a working boiler who claims to be ‘hating the shitty weather’. That first night of heating and hot water was glorious and was spent sweating away the colds we had inevitably acquired. So, my question is: Are student landlords human? I personally struggle to believe so. They were in full knowledge of our situation and seemingly felt it appropriate to test the thesis that boilers are self-fixing before admitting defeat and providing the service they are legally and contractually obliged to do. Was their inactivity a result of a precedent of students who are willing to suck it up and embrace an 11 days of frozen-face syndrome? Or was this a one-off? We are currently in talks with them on how we should be compensated for this undeniable breach of codified standards, but I’m not going to hold my all too visible breath. Going by their previous record, I expect it will take the entrance into their office of a full marching band, playing Laibach’s ‘Now You Will Pay’ on broken components of household appliances, to gain their attention. Alice Bradshaw-Smith
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It’s difficult to sum up the achievements and adventures that Simon Reeve has experienced over the past decade or so. Simon is a BBC TV presenter - best known for series including ‘Indian Ocean’, ‘Tropic of Capricorn’, and ‘Tropic of Cancer’ – a New York Times bestselling author, adventurer and has achieved the incredible feat of visiting over 110 countries. Across Simon’s travels he has been arrested for spying on the KGB, tracked by terrorists, hunted with the Bushmen of the Kalahari, and played polo with the body of a headless goat. Haven’t we all? In an exclusive interview for Epigram’s 25th anniversary issue, he speaks to Olivia Lace-Evans about Anthrax laboratories, dodging bullets in the Caucasus and the power travel has to change us. When did you first realise that you’d been bitten by the travel bug? SR: I think I was first really bitten by it on the first day I started filming for the BBC, which was more than a decade ago now. It was for a series about central Asia, wittily titled ‘Meet the Stans’. We arrived in Kazakhstan in the middle of the night and it was chaos at the airport, some prostitutes tried to break into my hotel room, and there was a man with a revolver on his hip walking up and down the dodgy hotel we were staying in. We then went to film in this beautiful setting just outside the capital, and we were there to visit an Anthrax laboratory. This was all on the first day. It really opened my eyes to the madness and the magnificence of our planet, and the crazy humans that live on it! People often compare your work to Michael Palin’s. Do you try to emulate his or anyone else’s work or are you conscious of trying to forge your own path? SR: I’ve always tried to take a genuine interest in what’s going on across the rest of our planet, so that means I’ve genuinely enjoyed sitting down with locals and chatting about their lives. In a way, TV can often get in the way of having a natural encounter with people, but I’ve been really lucky that the people I work with often just let me get on with it and let me wander over to someone and just start talking. I think the style we have in the programmes is that we blend travel with issues and proper stories. So, not just ‘oh look there’s a lovely five star hotel over there’, or ‘oh look, that person’s got a sad face’. We try to find out a little bit more, and I genuinely think that if you want to have a more memorable experience or encounter with people, then finding out about the lives they live and the places they’re from only helps with that.
During your recent appearance on Radio 4 you said ‘my travels have been my education’, as you didn’t attend university. Often students are urged to go straight into work and travel later, do you think students should take more time to explore? SR: I feel a weight of responsibility answering that, but I have to go with my gut instinct. People often get sucked into decades of work far too easily. So, if you can manage to get away and learn more about the world, but also about yourself, then you should grab that opportunity with both
Across your travels you’ve met some incredible people, but also seen some horrible and upsetting things. Which experiences have changed you the most? I think there’s not a single day on these journeys where I’m not experiencing something that changes me, and I really mean that. One moment that stands out is when I met a young Somali refugee who was stuck in a camp on the Kenya-Somali border for her entire life, unable to move more than 4 km in any direction. It taught me a
You’ve interviewed terrorists, been arrested by the KGB and been shot at in Somalia. What’s been your closest shave? SR: It’s very hard to tell, because you’re not always conscious of a near miss. There was certainly a moment where I was running from one trench to another along the border in the Caucuses a number of years back. I think there was some sniper fire going on and, looking back, it was actually bloody dangerous. They may have just been firing warning shots, but they were hitting the ground close enough to where I was for me to suspect they were just taking a pot shot. They could have got me, or they could have missed, it was just random chance and how the wind was blowing at that particular moment. In many ways that might be the very closest call, but there have certainly been a few occasions where we have been in situations that are terrifying and where we realise that we might not come out the other side.
‘Travel tweaks and tingles your buttons in a way that nothing else can do, or at least very few other things can do.’
If you could name one person as your travel hero, who would it be? SR: I’d name my grandma actually, who didn’t get to travel very much. She had calipers on her legs as she had polio as a kid, so she couldn’t walk very far. But she had a special mobility car that meant she could go off on these long drives and travel around, explore exotic parts of London like Hounslow. My brother and I would sit in the back of the car going ‘go left, go left’ and she’d take us on these magical mystery tours. I think that was very inspiring as even though she had great difficulties, she was able to get out and didn’t let things stop her. So I’d name her as the person who pops into my head when you say travel inspiration, Grandma Lucy, thank you! If you could recommend visiting one place that you believe will be vastly different in a few years time, what would it be? SR: I would say Cuba is changing very dramatically, and it may not be the same country it is now, or was, in a decade’s time. I think that’s mainly for political and economic reasons, but there are other places that are changing dramatically because of environmental reasons. The Great Barrier Reef, for example, is not what it was 10 years ago, but it’s likely to be better now than it will be in 10 years time. That’s entirely down to human activity and human impact. Bangledesh is also one of my favourite places in the world that’s likely to change. I think it’s a very inspiring place. It’s always packed, but also stuffed with people that adapt and survive and cling to life with great difficulty. We can learn a lot from them when we’re worrying about how strong our wifi is, or whether our trainers are the latest fashion. Travel can really help put your own life into perspective.
catastrophic environmental collapse. It’s going to change the future for your generation, and it’s making the world even worse for my 2-year-old’s generation. It worries me greatly, and I think a lot of young people are being conned by politics, films, and consumer culture. Everything is telling to you live in the moment. I really do fear what that means for decades to come, when the world is going to be a shadow of what it is today. I think it’s an obscenity frankly, and not enough is being done about it and the young are not angry enough about it.
hell of a lot about how bloody lucky I am to come from our island, with fresh water coming out of the tap, and having a British passport. She spoke great English and had a real understanding of the world, as she’d been taught by aid workers. She was stuck in a prison, and I was able to flit in and out just because of this little book and the virtue of being born here. So, I think there’s a thousand things I take away from each and every journey. Hopefully it makes me a more sympathetic and understanding person.
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hands. As you move through your 20s and into your 30s, you’ll regret not taking the chance if you had it. I think you grow up often in a little bit of a bubble as a result of being born and growing up in Britain. You might go on the occasional holiday where you’re sitting by a swimming pool, but you really need to shatter that bubble and go to a crazier part of the world where people don’t have the privileges and luxuries that we do. And yes, of course you’ll learn about what frightens you or what challenges you, and there’ll be moments where you’re nervous and moments where you’re elated. Travel tweaks and tingles your buttons in a way that nothing else can do, or at least very few other things can do. What would you argue is the greatest international issue that students should be trying to tackle? SR: I think, and this might be really boring but it’s absolutely fundamental, it’s the need for somebody to start thinking long term. Everything in our culture is all about short term and immediate gratification. Actually, what we really need is for people to take a longer-term view, and to realise that we’re heading towards some sort of
For those of us who might not be able to travel far away, where in the UK would you recommend for a budding adventurer? SR: I think personally I would love to go to Knoydart, in Scotland, which is supposed to be one of the last great wilderness areas of Britain. You don’t have to go long distances to have an adventure. Get a map of your home area, take an upturned glass, centre it on where you live, draw a circle around the rim of the glass and then just get out and explore that area in proper semi-forensic detail. You’ll find things you didn’t know were there and that will surprise you. This is a really beautiful island and yes, ok, the weather might not be fantastic or guaranteed sun for more than a couple of days in the year, but if you get the right kit you can prepare for it and adapt to it. You can still enjoy absolutely spectacular views in the Lake District, the Peak District and the Highlands. These are places that rank up alongside almost anywhere in the world. You’ve been around the world 3 times and you’ve visited over 110 countries. Which countries or places are on the top of your travel bucket list? I would love to go to Russia. I’ve been to areas of the old Soviet Republic, but Russia is obviously huge and I haven’t been there. Canada, Senegal, New Zealand, Central America... obviously there are dozens more. I would love to go back to some of the places I’ve already been to, you can have a completely different experience going back to the same place a dozen times. I still have a fairly long list of places I’d like to go to, and if the BBC allows me I’ll keep going until my passport is ripped from my cold, withered hands. Simon Reeve is currently filming a new series called ‘Sacred Rivers’. For the full-length, extended interview, make sure to visit the Epigram Travel website! To read more about Simon Reeve’s travel adventures, check out his website: www.shootandscribble.com
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Feeling tired? Here’s the Best of the Rest Waking up in a new place every day is one of the best parts of travelling. Thing is, for those of us on a budget, we are more likely to wake up on a random floor in a crowded hallway than to room service and Egyptian cotton sheets. Polly Johnson’s woken up in a number of bizarre places over the last few years. Some were cold, some hot; some clean, some not; some with exquisite views, and some with very hard concrete floors. Here’s a list of Polly’s top 5 most memorable sleeping locations. Please note that we definitely mean memorable, not greatest (there are few marks for comfort on this list).
5. An airport floor At number five is the backpacker classic, the airport floor. Your flight doesn’t even need to be particularly early to warrant a free night’s accommodation. In fact, in Mexico City I was told by a taxi driver that it was the safest option. Just remember to avoid those airports that actually close at night. I once spent a few awkward hours in the dark at Paramaribo Airport, Suriname. The guard let us stay there after it closed, after much arguing, because he didn’t want to be ‘inhumane.’ He then promptly woke us up and kicked us out at 6am.
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4. A Bedouin tent Now for a slightly more pleasant option, if you ignore the searing 40 degree heat and the sand-flies. No camel trekking trip in Morocco is complete without a night spent in Bedouin tents in the sand dunes. Two rules: keep your mouth closed to avoid unwanted insects crawling in, and tread very carefully when getting up to use the toilet in the middle of the night: camels poo a lot! 3. An Amazonian hammock To the outsider, the lowly hammock may seem like the coolest of all the sleeping arrangements, and yes, for a one hour nap in the shade, they are ideal. After spending over a week on various river boats on the Amazon, hammocks strung every which way, every slight foot repositioning leading to someone being poked in the face, my opinion has changed. Valuable tip: make sure to string the hammock as far as possible from the toilets, believe me, by day 5 you will understand why so much space was left by the locals.
views were so incredible that I could ignore the discomfort. Parque Nacional Tayrona in Colombia makes you feel like you are on the set of Castaway, and if you queue the day before, you can end up in prime position. Built upon a tiny island connected to the mainland by 30-odd metres of rocks, a wooden hut offers 360 degree views of the Caribbean coast – sandy beach one side, open water the other. Hammocks are strung in a circle so no-one misses out on any of the stunning views. Now that’s a sight I want to wake up to every day.
2. A salt hut I’ve always wanted to stay in an ice hotel, but as yet that remains on the bucket list. I have however passed an evening in a hut made entirely of salt, during a tour of the Salt Flats in Uyuni, Bolivia. They even had salt sculptures of llamas to match! However, in terms of mattress material, I’ll stick with pocket-sprung over solidified sea salt any day… 1. A far better hammock... At number one, another hammock, but this time the
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Rise and Shine : Inspiring sunrises As we enter into the spring term at Bristol, it’s time to start broadening our horizons. On the note of horizons, some parts of the world offer the most incredible places to watch the sun rise. Sure, it’s always nice to end the day kicking back and watching the sun go down. And yes,getting up at 4:30 in the
morning might seem like a rude awakening. However, if you’re in the right place at the right time, then it can definitely be worth sacrificing those last few hours of sleep to experience something truly spectacular. Here are a few of the most breath-taking places to go and watch
the day break. The temple of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap is beautiful at any time of day, but is definitely most striking in the early hours of the morning. The temple site is one of the best preserved and most cherished temples in Cambodia, and is internationally regarded as one of the most significant religious sites in the world. This stunning
ridge located four hours away by train from the city of Cusco. Its first inhabitants were known to have been sun-worshippers, and it’s not hard to see why as the first beams of light gradually illuminate the village below. For the more adventurous among us, take a hike up Huayna Picchu to watch the sun rise from the highest point around – be warned the stairs leading up to this point are
monument is a breathtaking and utterly unique place to watch the sun come up over the lotusfilled lake which lies in front of this Cambodian icon. Another impressive site to try is Machu Picchu, Peru, one of the most inspiring locations in the world. Located almost 2,500km above sea level, this ancient Inca complex is sprawled across a mountain
alternatively called the ‘Stairs of Death’, be prepared to break a sweat. If cityscapes are more your style, you can’t beat observing the high-rise skyscrapers of cities such as New York and Taipei. As the sun welcomes in another day the buildings are silhouetted against the sky and cast their shadows across the city. Wake up early to avoid the hustle and bustle of commuters, and watch the sky
as it transforms into a spectrum of vivid colours. It’s quite the backdrop. If you have the chance, make sure to catch the sun rise over the Grand Canyon where the unique rock formations glow with purples, reds and oranges. However, if you can’t be bothered with a plane ride, then your best bet is to head
into deepest, darkest Wiltshire, home of the fascinating Stonehenge. Sun-chasers gather here every Spring in order to see the Vernal Equinox (which falls on March 20th in 2014) at this mysterious and spitirual destination.
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In this week’s ‘A Final Thought...’ column, Emilia Morano-Williams considers the tension between being the supposedly superior act of ‘travelling’ and ‘merely’ being a tourist. The first thing I wanted to say was that I wasn’t a tourist. See? See! I would proudly open my passport to the page with the visa. It was my badge, albeit one hidden inside my suitcase and cloaked by a leather cover. This slip of paper metaphorically ushered me into a new realm of understanding; though I didn’t know what it was yet. Soon they would understand that I wasn’t just another tourist, I assured myself. After all, I was a traveller, certified by the visa the Italian government had given me. Anyone who travels to or lives in a ‘must-see’ area engages in, what I call, tourist bashing. Tourism is seen as a mixture of cluelessness, ignorance and disrespect that provides local residents with endless entertainment. The tourist is a look, a mindset only of the underground music scene, experienced by the new or naive. As I left the airport - passport stamped, visa approved - I took the thing that put Bristol on my self proclaimed understanding to the streets. My subtle blue the party map and gave it the suitcase rolled efficiently behind me, more so than the oversized hot-pink luggage the person walking behind me dragged. On the reputation - think Skins-style raves - that it stills has today. But bus to the city centre, I didn’t need any help to shove my suitcase into the luggage hold. They did. I sussed out my fellow passengers, when it comes to nights out, us trying to identify who was travelling to awaken their mind and who Bristol students are slaves just wanted the best plate of pasta. As I zoomed through the Italian countryside I pressed my jetlagged nose to the window. I was to the likes of Lounge or about to see Italy, the real Italy. Bunker, and even going
Stokes Croft is certainly one
independent shops and
of Bristol’s most alternative
restaurants which are that bit
areas. It was once a place of
cheaper to eateries closer to
economic, environmental and
campus - it’s also a nice change
social decline that was considered
from another Café Gusto
too ‘dangerous’ for students to
sandwich. The local residents are
live in, but thanks to the area’s
so fiercely proud of this
regeneration, it’s now becoming
independence and the
trendier by the day. And yet,
absence of chain stores,
Bristol students still tend to
that they established
to Dojo’s seems a bit
overlook it when it comes to
their own group - ‘The
‘far’. Yet, as a fourth year,
going out as it’s just that little bit
People’s Republic of
I can guarantee that you
further out from the university
Stokes Croft’ - to protect
*will* at some time fancy
campus, preferring the cosy cafes
the area from further
a change of scene from
along Cotham Hill and the clubs
commercialisation. This
the Triangle. So, when
on the Triangle. Nevertheless,
pride resulted in some of
you reach this point, why
whatever your pre-conceptions of
its residents quasi
not head down to Stokes
Stokes Croft might be, the area is
re-enacting the storming
Croft? From drinks at
definitely worth a visit.
of the Bastille when a
the ultra-cool Canteen
Tesco Express dared to
bar to clubbing at the
street, the graffiti-clad Cheltenham
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open on Cheltenham
gritty nightclub Lakota,
Road gives you a flavour of the
Road during the riots
area. After all, this is the home
of summer 2011 - an event that
night will certainly be a bit more
of Bristol’s iconic artist, Banksy.
made worldwide news.
exciting than a standard night out
Now it’s home to an increasing
However, it’s not just the
it’s guaranteed that your
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on the Triangle. So much so that,
number of students and young
abundance of independent shops
heaven forbid, you might actually
professionals due to its (fairly)
and restaurants that’s attracting
return to Stokes Croft again.
affordable rents, giving it a rather
young people to Stokes Croft. It’s
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also the birthplace
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The distinction between being a traveller and tourist should be irrelevant. During every journey the individual jumps between the two identities, alternating them according to which one is more comfortable in the moment. When surrounded by compatriots, you are a self-assured traveller. When in a group of natives, you are a passively observant tourist. Instead of thinking about these imaginary groups as opposing, we should recognise that they simultaneously exist inside of us. After falling asleep on the bus, I entered a new world armed only with a map and my accumulative knowledge of the Italian language. I travelled on the Metro, navigating the system with a city-dweller’s finesse. I toured the city looking for coffee, wanting a simple break from stimulation. Pausing to peruse the newsstand, I was a traveller eager to integrate. Gawking at the Duomo, I became a tourist in awe of a culture I could never possess. Regardless of whether one identifies themselves as a ‘traveller’ or a ‘tourist’, going to an unknown environment awakens the senses. Interacting with the new, even passively, thrusts you into a new worldview. As long as we move with our eyes open and with the will to take everything in, we can exist as both travellers and tourists.
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Nightwear: too good just for bed As students, our budgets mean that inevitably some things fall to the wayside in favour of extra money for Lounge and a Donervan’s on the way home. Too often, one item is pyjamas. I’m sure countless students are guilty of heading to bed in a pair of holey trackies and that unflattering free T-shirt you got given at Freshers’ Fair; I myself rocked a ‘Killa Disco’ T-shirt regularly during my first few months at Bristol. But when you’re spending so much of your time dressed for bed, whether nursing a hangover, battling a deadline or simply in the mood for supreme comfort, it only seems appropriate that you invest in something you’d be proud to be seen in.
Oysho (Left to Right): Button-up Top (£15.99) and Shorts (£17.99), Dress (£29.99), Floral Top (£17.99) and Trousers (£19.99)
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With the fashion pack months ahead of us civilians as per usual, fashion weeks across the world have been showcasing their Autumn/Winter 2014/5 collections and, for the first time in a while, nightwear is having a moment. Christopher Bailey focused on the comfort aspect of sleepwear by draping some of his models in large, blanket-like ponchos. With cover-ups stealing the limelight, among the cinched trench coats and jackets were fluid capes, whether neutral in a soft camel or bold in a multi-coloured print. Slung casually over one shoulder with all the nonchalance of a Bristol hipster, or more effectively wrapped around the women’s slight shoulders, the capes retained a relaxed, comfortable and wearable feel, which is so crucial when bringing runway to the masses. Although ponchos have very rarely been associated with the stylish, see almost any episode of Ugly Betty, this show reminded us of the appeal of snuggling into a warm cocoon, even when out and about.
Paul Smith embraced his roots in loungewear by dressing his models in a series of tailored pyjamas, with smart stripes and paisley on luxurious fabrics bringing the clothes solidly into acceptable daytime apparel. The silky fabrics are actually perfect as the weather grows warmer, with a range of muted colour tones preventing the looks from being too ‘out there’ – Paul Smith was quick to emphasise that his clothes this season are wearable. A standout look involved a dressing-gown/trench coat hybrid which combined practical layering with unctuous comfort. What’s also great is how unisex this style is, with the outfits retaining an unfussy silhouette. Although the idea of wearing your pyjamas in public is hardly a new one for the student body, this injection of elegance is something we should all take on board – how can someone criticise you turning up to a lecture without getting dressed when you look so damn good? Maddy Streets
When it comes to actually dressing for bed, rather than making a fashion statement, look no further than Oysho, a Spanish retailer specialising in underwear and loungewear. Whether you dream (pun intended) of heading to bed in a ladylike negligee or would prefer a t-shirt and shorts/trousers combo, they offer a range of sets from elegant, minimalist neutrals to pretty, pastel prints and fun graphics. Different silhouettes mean you’re bound to find a style that suits you – who wants to compromise over clothes they’re wearing night after night? It might seem a bit frivolous, spending money on clothes which are designed to be covered up by a duvet and seen by a rare few, but that just means they’re for you and no one else, a cause I can definitely endorse. A good pair of pyjamas encourages a good night’s sleep and can last a long time, making them a worthy investment - so what are you waiting for, treat yo’ self!
Spring Trend: Art Attack
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Spring trends of pastels and florals appear to bloom once again each year on the catwalks. It’s a safe go-to for designers wanting to reflect our seasonal environment and a welcome change from the dark wintery palettes of the previous season. It is perhaps for this reason that I was far more drawn to the emergence of Art as the theme for SS14 style success. Including pieces with bold brush strokes, checks, stripes and block colours in the style of Henri Matisse or Kandinsky, this is a trend for girls who have an edgier aesthetic in mind. While the combination of art and fashion would appear harmonious, different fashion houses have approached the idea in drastically different ways. Seen at Celine and Chanel, abstract yet in-your-face prints were key. Meanwhile, Prada
put portraits on their dresses and bags, transforming street art of Mexican artists from the pavements to fabric. The quintessential British brand, Burberry showed at London Fashion week how this trend will then merge into Autumn/ Winter. Childlike, imperfect brush strokes, in more muted tones, formed their signature print on belted, draped shawls; with matching bags and shoes. The only problem with such a trend is that, for someone who isn’t on the front row or doesn’t go to Art school, walking around with gormless faces emblazoned on your arms may mean you receive some rather quizzical looks. There are some easier ways to give the impression that you’ve been in the studio all day, you know, just searching for artistic inspiration. Print bomber jackets with jazzy
80s vibes are both versatile and create that ‘hipster cool’ look almost instantly. The idea is to find something that is one off, unique, creative, and dare I say it, ‘kooky’. Saying this, don’t throw on all sorts of patterns at once just so you can appear artsy. A pared back approach might be more successful- a statement jacket or top with an otherwise monochrome outfit would be a thoughtful nod to style. Another method is the use of bold, colourful eyeshadows, as well as nail art, which gives hints of fauvist levels of creativity. Colourful eyeshadows can sometime scream “12 year old girl discovers make up” though, so don’t go overboard; try to avoid sparkles or ‘little girl’ colours such as baby blue and pink if you want to be safe. The links between art and fashion are so omnipresent
that it seems too obvious to even highlight them. So in what way can this even offer a fresh take on things? I feel this trend is more about creating a persona- you only have to look in the fashion magazines to see that women are constantly aspiring to dress like ‘creative’ types on the street or on Tumblr. Perhaps it’s not really their dress sense we are aspiring to, but the idea of a stress-free, laid back lifestyle where imagination and individuality are the important priorities. Then again, as a History student, my workload isn’t particularly taxing, providing me with several hours of thinking about how I can dress to make it seem as if I’m actually doing an Art degree instead. I just hope it never gets to the stage where I start looking anything like Tracey Emin. Kira Wheeler
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Spring Capsule Wardrobe The expectations of a blue skied spring, with a gentle breeze rustling the pink and white cherry blossom on trees, are rarely lived up to in our great British climate. The reality normally comes down to the fact that you wake up to a crisp sunny morning, yet ten minutes after you’ve left the house, you’re desperately scrambling for your umbrella as the heavens open upon you. Even when you’ve overcome this debacle, you often then spend the rest of your day traipsing up and down Woodland Road, in the constant
predicament of whether to leave your jacket on because it’s cold in the breeze or take it off because you’re too hot when the sun eventually shines through. All this can leave you staring aimlessly at your wardrobe declaring to everyone that ‘you quite literally have nothing to wear’. However, before you toss out every garment in the endless search of what to wear, here are 10 fool-proof items that will prepare you for the muddle of spring: Not only does this add an extra layer of warmth but it can also liven up any outfit by adding a touch of colour, for those days when you just want to grab a pair of failsafe jeans and a cosy jumper. Oliver Bonas, £18
For the moments when it isn’t raining, a blazer is a perfect outer layer; try a blue blazer for a fresh preppy look or if you’re feeling more adventurous, go for a brighter hue to bring out a more colourful side to any outfit. New Look, £28
Spring is the perfect time to invest in a smart pair of skinny jeans. They will be your seasonal best friend, carrying you through from day to night in style but yet oh so much comfort. Topshop, £38
For those who love embellishment, a trophy jumper is a brilliant way of staying warm without a jacket, yet making yourself the fashion envy of every seminar group. Topshop, £46
If you want something different from your plain old patterned tshirt, make a swap to a clean cut printed blouse for a fresh spring time look. Topshop, £38
A cream Knit jumper always makes an outfit look fresh and well cut, at the same time as keeping you warm. Topshop, £46
Whether it’s geometric or floral, a printed skirt is a must-have for any spring wardrobe. Printed skirts can often be toned down with a cotton jumper and pumps for a day time look or dressed up with a leather jacket and heels for when you swap the essays for cocktails. Mango, £20
Florals in spring: ground breaking, no, but stylish? Yes! Floral trousers are a great way of reinventing a dull outfit but at the same time not exposing you to the chilly breeze. Go for bold statement patterns that can be paired down with a plain top and a simple pair of pumps. Uniqlo, £15
Last but not least, the trusty parka jacket shouldn’t be put away just because winter’s gone. This key item will see you safely through any sporadic outburst of rain. Alexandra Keates Uniqlo, £15
Spring Trend: Monochrome Carolina Herrera, SS14
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white tailoring was not only refreshing, but visually striking. And herein lies the genius of monochrome: it is universally flattering, meaning that the look is so easy for us mere mortals to replicate. It instantly makes anyone look more put-together, with minimal effort involved (good news for students). It is also timeless, which is why it looks equally good on Audrey Hepburn, back in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, as it does on Olivia Palermo today. So if any of this season’s trends have you feeling a little daunted, I urge you to consider monochrome. Wearable, classic and striking; what more could you want? www.express.co.uk
textures. There were also some quite psychedelic patterns and unusual detailing from many of the designers, such as the optical illusion–esque prints at Ralph Lauren. Some personal favourites were the abstract shapes on flowing garments at Carolina Herrera, and Fendi’s angular
lines and gauzy fabrics, resulting in a very structured look. All of these elements gave the black-and-white look a modern twist, rather than simply recycling previous l o o k s – classic though they may be. S o that was the catwalk, but how did these looks translate to the red carpet? At this year’s BAFTAs, the standout look was, for me, Angelina Jolie in her structured but still very feminine tux. Amidst a sea of rather samey dresses, the black and Fendi, SS14
horses to move his ‘bloomin’ arse!’ However, what makes the entire scene so iconic are Cecil Beaton’s astonishing blackand-white creations worn by the racegoers. As it’s Ascot, everyone is trying to outdo each other with their weird and wonderful hats, all in shades of black and white. Many of these designs wouldn’t have looked out of place on this season’s catwalks, particularly at the Fendi, Celine and Erdem shows, which featured geometric shapes and a variety of
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The always-in-style monochrome look has cropped up again on catwalks this season, and I for one couldn’t be happier. I first fell in love with black and white during repeated childhood viewings of My Fair Lady – that Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison classic which sees a lowly flower girl under-go elocution training and a wardrobe transformation, before emerging as a ‘proper lady’. For those of you who haven’t seen the film, there is a classic scene at the races, where Audrey Hepburn memorably slips up and reveals her “guttersnipe” roots, getting overexcited a n d screeching at one of the
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The calendar may well say springtime but the weather forecast on your iPhone will more than likely say rain. Keep your feet dry and cosy yet still looking great with a pair of black or brown Chelsea boots; the must have for any British spring wardrobe. New Look, £28
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Coloured Hair Chalk I first discovered hair chalk when Alexa Chung, the Queen of Cool, posted a picture of herself on Instagram styled with a colourful Heidi braid using L’Oreal hair chalk. Since then it has become a big trend. Models at the Ashish S/S14 show in London Fashion Week pulled off multi-coloured stripes, which don’t look half as bad as they sound. Both Bumble and Bumble (bumbleandbumble.co.uk) and L’Oreal (lookfantastic.com) sell a range of sprayin hair chalks for £15, which makes it quite a pricey experiment for a one-day look that comes out in one wash when you’re on a student budget. However, the can is big enough for repeated use and it is easier to resurrect than hair dye if it goes horribly wrong…
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Night clubs are not for everyone, but there exists very few other places where you can truly let your inhibitions fade- albeit only for a few hours. Clubs provide a rare form of escapism; a fantasy world where friends and strangers of diverse backgrounds are united in the common desire to get lost in an atmosphere, to express themselves through dance and style. Intrinsically, the dance floor has long been the playground for underground subcultures; subcultures which, in their anti-mainstream mentality, have forged their own rules and dress codes over the decades. Mods, Punks, New Romantics and the modern ‘Hipsters’ are just a few examples of anti-fashion youth movements which have, paradoxically, spilled out of the club’s front door and into popular culture. Twenty-five years ago, the first ever Epigram journalists must have remarked upon the sartorial influence of Acid House culture, which, contrary to the minimalist aesthetic of the Calvin Klein catwalks of the time, was epitomised by the gaudy smiley face that came to symbolise it. Perhaps the key to the popularity of this experimental and highly personalised approach to style is its accessibility to the masses; what could be more appealing than participating in a stylistic movement ignorant of class, convention and seasonal transience? Catwalk fashion has never been as attainable or all-
The foolproof guide to hangover make-up We’ve all been there; it started out as a couple of drinks with your flatmates but now it’s 4am and you’re only just crawling in from Bunker with an early morning lecture looming. However, have no fear - with these tips, although you might feel like the walking dead, you certainly won’t look it!
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By mixing in a radiance-enhancing primer such as the L’Oreal ‘Lumi Magique Primer’ (£9.99) to your foundation, then sweeping a highlighter over the top of your cheek bones, you’ll quickly fake that inner glow belonging to the well-rested. Soap and Glory ‘Glow All Out’ (£11) is a gorgeous, fine-milled powder with a slight shimmer that’s great for this job. Probably the most revealing evidence of a late night is under eye dark circles, so the next step is to tackle these. Although it might be tempting to pile on the concealer, instead opt for something which is highlighting; this will not only cover up the circles themselves but also brighten the entire area. For me, nothing beats By Terry’s ‘Touche Veloutee’ (£35) but a cheaper alternative is L’Oreal’s ‘Lumi Magique Concealer’ (£8.49). By applying mascara to your top lashes only, attention will be drawn away from any circles left behind after concealing. It might seem a bit fiddly or unnecessary but lining your bottom waterline with a nude or flesh toned eyeliner will do wonders for making it look like you got your full eight hours. The Rimmel ‘Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner’ (£2.99) in nude is a fantastic option. A white
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Try hanging your head down while you plait to make the job easier and why not add a scrunchie or clip a bow just below the bun for a bit of indie style? American apparel sells great bow hairclips between £8-£10 (americanapparel.com) and local to Bristol, BS8 have a spectrum of colourful and patterned scrunchies at £5 each (shopbs8.com).
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This style is so much more interesting than a mundane bun. Plait from the nape of your neck up to the crown of your head and tie into a ponytail, and then twist into a bun. Secure the bun with a hair bobble and two corkscrew hairclips (available from Primark for just £1). I swear by these hairclips; they make perfect topknots so easy!
Fast-forward to 2014 and the influence of club culture upon the high fashion realm is more noticeable than ever, despite the evident plurality of subcultures that we see in today’s society. DJs are now providing the soundtrack to the best fashion week shows and collaborating with the most prestigious brands; Jason Herd is Dolce & Gabbana’s first choice DJ for catwalk shows and after parties, whilst Avicii’s recent collaboration with Ralph Lauren’s Denim Supply label was a triumph. High fashion is increasingly harnessing the power of club culture to boost its own success, and who can argue? After all, there is nothing like a good mix to get the FROW’s heads bobbing in approval, or to flaunt a brand’s cool factor to a young and stylish audience. But one has to ask if the initial anti-fashion appeal of youth subcultures has begun to fade in an era that has seen such a strong connection between mainstream fashion and club culture. If night clubs are the true style laboratories, you’ll find the answer on the dance floor.
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When it comes to skin, you want to regain some of the radiance that those Jägerbombs drained from you. Although it might be tempting in your sleepy-eyed state to skip these steps, cleansing and moisturising really will make a difference. A creamy cleanser like Superdrug’s ‘Naturally Radiant Hot Cloth Cleanser’ (£2.98) is perfect for refreshing your skin in the morning and preparing your face for the day ahead.
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inclusive as the trends you can observe on the hippest streets in town. Take the Punks- all you had to do was rip your clothes and adorn yourself with everyday household items such as safety pins and toilet chains and you could party with the coolest of them. The explosion of London fashion in the 1980s as a result of the creative link between music, club and catwalk, was arguably one of the first times that night club fashion really began to permeate the high fashion world and create an international stir. Designers such as John Galliano were regulars at the top London clubs, sporting iconic New Romantic or High Camp looks which they had fashioned themselves before the weekend. Leigh Bowery, one of the most influential figures of the decade, epitomised the club/catwalk connection with his club promoter and fashion designer status.
liner can be a bit too harsh, but any nude liner you have in your collection will do nicely. Smudging a little bit of this eyeliner or applying a pale eye shadow into the inner corner of your eye is another small trick to brighten up the entire area. Finish off with a bright spring lip colour, and voila, no one will suspect you spent your night dancing away rather than getting your beauty sleep! Bethany Laverack
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The best pick of this fortnight’s theatre, film, music and more.
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The Caligari Experience Based around the German silent horror film, ‘The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari’, the show is described as a ‘cinematic circus’, combining 3D digital art, music and aerial and movement performance to create a truly immersive experience. Thursday 13th March Motion 7.30pm
Gigs& Nightlife MF Doom In preparation for Boom Bap, the UK’s largest hip-hop festival, Motion is proud to announce a performance from MF Doom, whose unique lyrical prowess has made him a hip-hop superstar since the late eighties. Saturday 22nd March Motion
Soundwave Launch Party In advance of the July festival in Croatia, the launch party showcases some of the most unique artists influenced by Drum n Bass, Jungle, Footwork, Dubstep Hip-hop and more. Friday 21st March Basement 45 Ellen and the Escapades Offering a blend of folk, rock and pop elements alongside enchanting vocals, this is certainly a band to watch. Already they’ve attracted the attention of Radio 2 and BBC 6 music and have supported Paulo Nutini and First Aid Kit. Sunday 16th March The Louisiana
Bristol Improv Festival Week Following on from the success of last year’s festival, Bristol Improv Network are putting on another week of comic improvised mayhem. This will include both local and national acts (including our very own Improv Society) as well as free workshops where you can have a go at improv yourself. 8th – 16th March Bierkeller Theatre Dark Vanilla Jungle An award winning drama about a girl’s craving for family and home, and the lengths she’ll go to achieve them. The play draws on themes of gang culture, female objectification and the impact of trauma on young people. 11th - 22nd March The Tobacco Factory 8.15pm
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Bombay Bicycle Club Following the release of their globalinspired fourth album, So Long, See You Tomorrow, the prolific North London band have announced their first major headline tour in two years. Wednesday 12th March O2 Academy
3 of the best... Springtime Strolls With the rain finally starting to ease off and the year’s first rays of sunshine breaking through, now is a great time to get a breath of fresh air and explore some of the lovely outdoor spaces the city has to offer.
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Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Conveniently located off Berkley Square, this is a great place to go for an al fresco lunch break or a quick walk between lectures. It’s also well worth climbing the stairs up Cabot Tower, as it has a fantastic view across the whole of Bristol.
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Starred Up In this hard-hitting prison drama, Jack O’Connell plays Eric Love, an explosively violent teenager who finally meets his match when he makes the difficult transition from a young offenders institute to adult prison. From Friday 21st March Showcase Cinema De Lux Under the Skin Scarlett Johansson plays an alien seductress who scours the streets of Scotland searching for men to hunt and kill in this stunning sci-fi thriller. The dark cycle is interrupted, however, when she meets a disfigured man and begins to feel compassion. Both visually and aurally ambitious, the film makes for disorientating viewing as it blurs fantasy and reality, realism and surrealism. 14th – 27th March The Watershed Rome Open City The Watershed are screening a new digital restoration of Rossellini’s renowned masterpiece, described by Martin Scorsese as ‘the most precious moment of film history.’ The film documents the Nazi occupation of Rome and the bravery of the Italian resistance. Flickr: Bjorn Giesenbauer 7th - 13th March The Watershed
Castle Park Nestled between the shopping quarter and the harbourside, Castle Park offers a refreshing contrast to the concrete of the City Centre. It has a relaxing view accross the waterfront and many pieces of public artwork, from creative seats and a carved stone throne, to a unique water fountain.
Ashton Court If you fancy getting a taste of the countryside without venturing too far away, the spacious Ashton Court is located just a 10 minute drive away from the university. It has 850 acres of grass and woodland, as well as running routes, mountainbiking trails, golf courses and horse rising.