5 New Titles To Read Your Way Through Your Summer Holidays
There’s something about the summer holidays that leave me feeling a bit… deflated. The novelty of not having to do anything wears off by the end of the second week and, God forbid, I actually start to...
View ArticleThe Struggle To Live Sustainably In The City
Whether it’s a down to the so-called Greta Thunberg effect, the #zerowaste movement or everyone’s obsession with straws, the question of how to live sustainably is moving into the forefront of our...
View Article5 Wellness Hacks I’ve Incorporated Into My Daily Routine
My relationship with wellness is complicated. It could be described as a love-hate relationship, in that I hate that I love everything dubbed #wellness on Instagram and Pinterest. My big issue with the...
View ArticleHow It Feels To Be Rubbish At Makeup – And What To Do About It
Picture it, a minimum of an hour painstakingly spent carefully applying makeup, just to look into the mirror with caked foundation, slug eyebrows, misplaced contour and mascara all over your eyelids....
View ArticleWhy Belfast Is The Best City For Cash-Strapped Students
When I was deciding where I was going to apply for university, the fact Game of Thrones was filmed in Northern Ireland wasn’t the exclusive reason for me to apply to Queen’s University Belfast (though...
View ArticleHere’s Why JOMO Is Better Than FOMO
If you’re anything like me, on more than one occasion you’ll have succumbed to FOMO. It’s a familiar affair: you’ve just got in from a long shift. You’re shattered, and you’ve been looking forward to...
View ArticleWhat’s Inside The Makeup Bag Of Someone Who’s Rubbish At Makeup
Before I get started on this, please understand that I am no MUA. My cosmetic abilities (if you could call them that) are strictly limited to applying mascara and struggling to blend my foundation in –...
View ArticleHow To Get On Board With Transitional Fashion This Autumn
Ah, the Great British Summer. Year on year, mere days after you have purchased your first summer dress the frigid wind of autumn arrives, and it’s time to pull out the 50 denier tights again. Whilst...
View ArticleOn The Fringe: 5 Things To Consider Before You Get Bangs
Ah, the humble fringe. Have you ever had a quarter-life crisis is you haven’t impulsively stormed into the hairdressers and demand they cut you the fullest, bluntest bangs featured on the bag pages of...
View ArticleWhat Makes S/S 2019 Fashion So Timeless
The best thing about summer 2019 fashion is that anything goes. The move away from environmentally-damaging fast fashion in favour of more sustainable wardrobe means how we shop and what we wear is...
View ArticleWhat Exercising Is Like For Someone With Body Dysmorphia
The weird thing about body dysmorphia is that even the person who has BDD isn’t even sure themselves if they really have it. Sounds confusing? That’s because it is. I have body dysmorphia, but because...
View ArticleThe Best Mid-Range Jewellery Brands
As of late, I have become something of an accessory aficionado, specialising in the shiny sort. Some might argue my jewellery addiction is becoming a problem, with any compliment I receive only...
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Coconut Oil: The Ultimate Minimalist’s Miracle Product?
If you’re trying to be a greener consumer, then coconut oil will make a great addition to your shopping basket. Whether you’re buying it at the supermarket, Boots, or Holland & Barrett, coconut oil...
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5 Cruelty-free Alternatives To Estée Lauder’s Double Wear Foundation
As of late, Estée Lauder’s Double Wear Stay In Place Foundation has become something of a cult product for us Brits, with over four thousand bottles sold every day in the UK. However, with the...
View ArticleMy Favourite Pieces From The Trendiest Sustainable Fashion Brands
Sustainable fashion sounds like something of a contradiction given the sheer size of the fast fashion industry. As consumers, we have become accustomed to the concept of instant gratification – and...
View ArticleWhy You Need To Stop Flaking On Your Friends
Flaking. You know you’re guilty of it. Whether the flaker or the flakee, there’s nothing quite like it when plans you’ve found you really don’t want to go to are cancelled. Research suggests that...
View Article5 Things I Want In My Future More Than Kids
Having recently entered my twenties, I’ve found myself spending a lot of time pondering my future life plans for when I am a proper adult. Although I said goodbye to my teen years over 24 months ago, I...
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Why You Shouldn’t Panic When You Start To Get Bored In Your Relationship
After you have been in a relationship with someone for a long time, to a certain degree you’re bound to get bored at some stage or another. But just because you’re feeling bored, doesn’t mean it’s time...
View ArticleWhat It’s Like Moving Into Shared Accommodation After Uni Halls
In my first year, I lived in my university’s halls. By chance, I was allocated in a flat with 5 guys – one of whom was a foreign student, we didn’t see much of him, so he didn’t really count. Having...
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