by Elise Filippidis ❀

For a while now we have seen an increase in the division between the two major skincare camps. All products falling under either the title of “natural” or “chemical”. With their respective marketing teams pitching themselves against each other and declaring the other as dangerous or debunked, it has become an increasingly confusing market for the consumer. Natural or organic skincare often declares itself as the only “safe” or “ethical” option. Chemical skincare, on the other hand, promises its consumers far better results than any organic counterpart ever could, alleging that if you want a product to work there needs to be considerable science behind it.

by Lauren Burns ❀

In partnership with CLO Virtual Fashion and TENCEL, Red Carpet Green Dress has just launched their biggest, most exciting global design contest to date. Excitingly, applications for the annual contest opened last Friday (July 30th) and will close on August 23rd 2021. The competition is open to all designers over the age of 21 who have a passion for exploring sustainability and incorporating it into their work. It exists to discover and showcase these applicants as the world’s most talented young designers, boosting their careers by championing environmentally-friendly fashion and allowing them to experiment with virtual design.

by Francesca Cooke ❀

Have you been dreamt about one day owning the hottest fashion pieces and accessories from the runway? Me too. Everyone deserves some luxury in their life and now that fashion is evolving and becoming more accessible, we can all find designer dupes to look expensive but on a budget. To help you do that, I have rounded up some of my recent favourite designer dupes that I have spotted.

by Molly Chatterton ❀

Perhaps also known as FADS, a quick Google of micro-trends reveals this: other than macro-trends that last 5-10 years, micro-trends are, as the name suggests, smaller, under the radar trends that last approximately 3-5 years. However, I disagree with this. I would argue that whilst some micro-trends do indeed have a 5 year lifespan, many in the fashion industry actually last 1-2 years. With the shocking data that many women’s wardrobes don’t contain clothing that is older than 3 years - it is clear that micro-trends propagate overconsumption.

by Lauren Burns ❀

Whysee’s is a cosmetics brand that focuses on creating gorgeous, natural and environmentally friendly lip balms and scrubs. With a range of scents, from peppermint to lemon bonbon, all are geared to make your skin feel amazing, and you’re sure to find something you’ll love. Over the past year, Whysee’s has gone from strength to strength and will only continue expanding into the future. We recently spoke to Yasmin, the founder and owner of Whysee's, over Zoom and discussed balancing business and studying, her passion for combining beauty and nature and everything Whysee’s has to offer.

by Tia Janowski ❀

From colourful argyle sweater vests to 70s style print flares, fast moving trends consume the fashion industry and, with this, we are forced to believe that dressing trendy is the only way to dress. With people sharing their hauls and outfit combinations on Instagram and TikTok, we are constantly updated with the most current trends. With completely new items every week, high-street stores are always trying to meet the demand and because of this, three tonnes of clothing are sent to landfill every five minutes.

by Elise Filippidis ❀

For years we have embraced the idea of less is more when it comes to style, a minimal accessories and minimal colour approach which I, amongst many others, have loved. However, more recently we have seen a younger, fresher approach to fashion take hold, to me it has a definitive ‘you’re only young once’ feel and an air of why the hell not? This colour-clashing, print-parading style has spread to makeup too.

by Francesca Cooke ❀

Summer is here and so it is the perfect time of year to inject some beautiful colour into your wardrobe. Undoubtedly, many of our closets are filled with mainly shades of grey, black and white, right? Colour is so fun and boosts our mood, so let’s review how we can add colour into wardrobes step by step, and as always, have fun with it!

by Phoebe Lili Scott-Scarth ❀

Arguably the creator of quirky individuality, Vivienne Westwood is the queen of statement patterns and sharp silhouettes. Taking a trip back to the 70s, Vivi’s iconic influence started when she extended the influence of punk rock music into fashion. Moving into the 80s, Westwood’s first catwalk show ‘The Pirate Collection’ sparkled the London fashion scene, featuring sharp cutting techniques and fitted curvaceous hemlines.

by Elise Filippidis ❀

Growing up I was obsessed with The Parent Trap. It was the idea of switching places with someone, the alluring concept of going to a camp and playing pranks all summer long, and the baffling trickery of how they filmed two characters with only one actress, which kept me watching over and over again. Whilst the film is a classic, I was potentially more of a fan than (I have now come to realise) everyone else was, and I confidently knew pretty much the whole script off by heart. What really kept me coming back time and again to watch Hallie and Annie banished to the isolation cabin, was the clothes.

by Tia Janowski ❀

A decade of iconic celebrities, reckless choices and most importantly bad taste; the 2000s will always be remembered for its unique and questionable dress sense. Although it’s a fashion decade I’m not sure anyone thought would come back, TikTok has given Y2K fashion a second chance, with many people adapting it to fit current trends. A style now incredibly popular with a generation of people who were too young to experience it first hand, classic 2000s pieces like low waisted jeans and graphic baby tees are taking over both wardrobes and TikTok feeds. With this popularity comes the question, is a seemingly ‘ugly’ fashion era any better the second time around?

by Lauren Burns ❀

A conceptual jeweller based in London, Kassandra Lauren Gordon is a name you’ll surely come to know. With her creative, ethical, meaningful designs and inclusive attitude, Kassandra helms a unique jewellery brand with a conscience. We recently had an in-depth conversation with Kassandra about her award-winning ‘This Is My Switch!’ pendant, her title as a “jewellery activist” and how jewellery, something that says so much and outlives us all, isn’t given nearly enough credit.

by Francesca Cooke ❀

There are so many different skincare products out there on the market that sometimes it can be overwhelming with what to try out next, right? Well, in this article I am going to share the skincare products that I have been loving, and the products I think everyone needs to know about.

by Tia Janowski ❀

With over a year in lockdown and boredom at its peak, handmade fashion has been one of the biggest trends this year. With social media playing a huge role in the popularity surrounding upcycling and sustainability, many people are now turning to handmade fashion as an alternative and are using platforms like TikTok to share the items they’ve made. From easy hacks that require little skill to techniques that require more time, we look at our favourite trends that are bringing a new personalisation to modern fashion.

by Bridie Adams ❀

If you have an account on any social media platform, it’s likely that you’ll be familiar with the concept of the clothing haul. This kind of content is available to watch all over the internet, from YouTube to TikTok and everywhere in between. The trend of buying and displaying a huge amount of clothing from fast fashion brands gained traction in the early to mid 2010s, when British YouTubers like Zoe Sugg, Tanya Burr and Louise Pentland were all the rage and sitting down to watch a Primark haul was every teenage girl’s favourite pastime.

by Elise Filippidis ❀

In honour of Ariana Grande’s marriage to Dalton Gomez last month, where she wore a backless Vera Wang gown featuring a very Ariana-esque bow, I thought it would be appropriate to take a look at some of the best unconventional wedding dresses that the It-Girls have worn over the last few years. With unlimited budgets and when everything is available to you, sometimes choosing something surprising is the only way to make your look a memorable one. Unconventional wedding looks prove you don’t have to be ostentatious or ridiculous to be fresh and different.

by Lauren Burns ❀

Rings by Rebecca is a small, independent jewellery business founded and run by Rebecca Puckey. UK-based, the brand, obviously, makes rings but with a unique and resourceful twist. Sustainability is evidently central to Rebecca’s ethos as all of the pieces she creates are reworked from metal spoons. Vitally, giving objects that would otherwise lie in cutlery drawers or high-street charity shops a second life.

by Elise Filippidis ❀

After a year of being stuck at home I think I am not alone in becoming rather lazy with hair removal. Waxing and sugaring haven’t been an option and not having anywhere to go has led to a far more relaxed approach. Whilst of course it is not a necessity for everyone to remove their hair, from a personal standpoint I always feel far more put together when I have silky smooth legs so I have become increasingly intrigued by the idea of laser hair removal and the promise of never having to think about removing unwanted hairs again.

by Gabriela Rodriguez ❀

Spots, pimples, zits, whiteheads, blackheads…whatever you call them, we have all experienced them, and I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say, they’re not welcome! The Thing You Probably Didn’t Know…Now, this may come as a surprise to you, but spots are actually a sign that your body is trying to heal itself. Weird, huh? The sebaceous gland is located next to our small hair follicles in the skin and secretes an oil known as sebum, which is used to prevent our skin and hair from drying out. Spots then develop when these pores become clogged and inflamed.

by Tia Janowski ❀

As sustainable brands and fast fashion boycotts take over everyone’s Instagram feeds, many customers have turned to more ethically considerate clothing options and with this, fast fashion brands are scrambling to stay relevant. Heavily influenced by changing trends, the fashion industry causes an excess consumption of 100 billion pieces of clothing and 92 million tonnes of waste a year. To combat this, many brands have introduced ethical goals in order to become more transparent with their manufacturing process and Zara have stated that they aim for 100% of their cotton, linen and polyester to be sustainable by 2025.