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When was the last time you went off-grid? Like back to basics, no phone, no 3G, no home comforts off-grid? My guess is that it’s been a while. But today the idea of escaping it all, if only for a while, is a nostalgic notion which we all secretly long for in our hectic on...
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lush cosmetics
Our social media saturated existence nowadays means that we’re more exposed to where our products come from and also how they’re made. Gone are the days of our blissful ignorance, when our consumer choices were made solely on pretty packaging and sparkly advertisements. Whether or not we actively seek this type of information on the market’s...
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I don’t have too much experience with dying my hair. Apart from being ginger for a while as a teenager, I’m generally not brave enough to drastically change my appearance as I don’t particularly like being noticed. But recently I decided to take the plunge; dying your hair can be a small way to make...
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I took a photograph of my shadow recently while in Ostia, the local beach near to Rome. I started to think about what shadows mean and wondered how I could develop a narrative around shadows and fabric, the reason why I was in Italy. I began with the following notes: ‘Am on an early train to...
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So, there we have it. Fashion Week is almost over for another season, with the last few shows currently taking place in Paris. Designers from the fashion capitals of the world have showcased their SS17 collections from Tommy Hilfiger in New York to Chanel in Paris, Erdem in London and Dolce & Gabbana in Milan. However,...
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rainbow hair
Sedating our personalities has always been a necessity in the business world; making sure our social media is ‘clean’ and private, covering our tattoos and piercings, and conforming to the fashion norms. Brightly coloured hair, in particular, is a big disadvantage in many industries. Experimenting with hair colours has been an increasingly popular form of...
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It’s officially autumn.  In my view, this is the best time of year for clothes shopping.  But there are so many tempting new trends to explore that it’s difficult to know where to start in terms of updating your look. One of the best, and easiest, ways to give your wardrobe an instant lift is to...
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instacharge
Now-a-days we are clocking up some serious screen time, with many of us operating on two or even three screens. From iPhones and desktops to tablets and kindles every aspect of our lives seems to be drenched in our need to stay connected – to stay digital. We do our reading from a screen, we...
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Erdem Launching his brand following his graduation in 2005 from the Royal College of Art in London, Erdem has since continued to establish himself as one of modern fashion’s brightest stars. Known specifically for his use of experimental materials, producing pieces that present femininity in a powerful way is his speciality. And it seems that...
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The Topshop Unique, Paul Smith and Roksanda shows provided a unique, contrasting range of styles, textures and colours at London Fashion Week. From daring prints, abstract designs and sequinned styles to flirty florals, delicate silks and a natural, muted colour palette, this particular selection of collections promised inspiration and exclusivity, and most certainly delivered. Topshop...
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