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"The struggle for Authenticity in the Age of Aesthetics"
"The struggle for Authenticity in the Age of Aesthetics"

In a world consumed by social media and frequent comparisons to our counterparts, it can readily be said we are constantly partaking in an internal battle between authentic expression and conformity. 

The Epitome of Being a Girl
The Epitome of Being a Girl

Floordrobes, messy buns, slick backs, dainty jewellery and fresh manicures. Even though  society tries to split the female population into categories, who cares whether you are styling the ‘Frazzled English Woman’? Who truly can depict what  a ‘perfect girl’ is supposed to look like, act like, or even dream of in 2024? 

How Olivia Rodrigo is Redefining Girlhood in ‘GUTS’ 
How Olivia Rodrigo is Redefining Girlhood in ‘GUTS’ 

With a dreamy melody paired with unapologetically bold lyrics, Olivia shines a spotlight on the female mask we all wear.

The Feud of the Year
The Feud of the Year

Central Cee, Madeline Argy, and Ice Spice — Recapping the time we elevated the careers of some pretty basic individuals — for the second time?

Why your favourite brands will rarely drop that racist influencer
Why your favourite brands will rarely drop that racist influencer

So, the next time you rush to their comments to type “Girl, it’s okay, we still support you!” or “They could never make me hate you!” think about whether you’re really part of that “we” and who exactly you’re referring to when you say “they.”

3 ways to settle into your year abroad
3 ways to settle into your year abroad

I think I hate Spain

is my race truly everything?
is my race truly everything?

I’ve realised recently, that for me, race is everything. In everything I think or do, in some sort of way, my race is weaved in and out like a piece of thread holding a garment together. 

Life
Cherishing Long Distance Friendships: Growing Closer Despite the Distance
Cherishing Long Distance Friendships: Growing Closer Despite the Distance

Imagining my adult friendships to be the same as school was not the most accurate picture to paint, as we are no longer living by the routine of English & Maths, cartwheels in the playground, and heading home at 3pm. Instead it’s full time jobs, moving away to London, and balancing the lifestyle of a creative career, with all of us being on a different path. 

Is University Really That Great Or Are We All Just  Pretending? 
Is University Really That Great Or Are We All Just  Pretending? 

So many people are quietly navigating this same route, afraid to admit that they’re not having “the time of their lives”, like everyone else seems to be having.

Chronicles of the Nottingham Flops: episode 1 - the christmas party
Chronicles of the Nottingham Flops: episode 1 - the christmas party

After a “successful” Halloween Pres, we considered ourselves quite the party planners; we thought, “ nothing a humble LED strip light and UE Boom can’t fix’ ALAS, we were SO wrong.

Sylvia Plath’s Fig Tree and Navigating Life After Uni in your Early 20s
Sylvia Plath’s Fig Tree and Navigating Life After Uni in your Early 20s

How do we know which fig to choose, and how will we ever know if we have made the right decision? In truth, I am still trying to work out these answers myself!

Love them or Hate them: The Nepo Baby Dilemma
Love them or Hate them: The Nepo Baby Dilemma

What would music be without Gracie Abrams (it would be nice to have Paul Mescal back on the market though!) 

sunday scaries: 20/10/2024
sunday scaries: 20/10/2024

I think I’m still waiting for the penny to drop, for it to be some sort of massive prank.

 LOVE FROM: September is my January
 LOVE FROM: September is my January

Not new year, new you. New year, same you - with more positivity and happiness! 

Love in Overdrive: Are We Romanticising Life Beyond Reality?
Love in Overdrive: Are We Romanticising Life Beyond Reality?

It’s September, the beginning of school, partying at uni, of wearing more layers, starting adult jobs (ew!) etc, etc. And from this stems viral videos and romanticisation of the cooler months.

sunday scaries: 28/09/2024
sunday scaries: 28/09/2024

I came back from Barcelona on Tuesday and whilst it is a beautiful city, the men in that city are crazy. CRAZY.

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(Looking) Dashing Through the Snow: How to Dress for the Races during Winter  
(Looking) Dashing Through the Snow: How to Dress for the Races during Winter  

Regardless of regulations, race day tradition maintains the desire for many to dress-to-impress, but winter poses greater obstacles. 

What price does the planet pay? How we can make more sustainable decisions this Black Friday
What price does the planet pay? How we can make more sustainable decisions this Black Friday

Now like everyone else, I’m all for a bargain, and can’t say that I will have the willpower to entirely refrain from making a cheeky purchase on Black Friday but we have to consider what effects this cultural event has on the environment and how we can celebrate it as ethically as possible. 

Swamped in Second-Hand? How Online Vintage Shopping turned from a Mindful Alternative to Fast Fashion into a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing 
Swamped in Second-Hand? How Online Vintage Shopping turned from a Mindful Alternative to Fast Fashion into a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing 

It was love-at-first-retro-handbag; I was aghast to find my favorite brands and designers for less than half price, as well as old label pieces that would finally see my wardrobe reflecting my inner 90’s Kate Moss (emphasis on inner - I am certainly no runway model).

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