Christmas, much like my student debt, has come out of nowhere this year. And, again much like my student debt, I’m trying not to think about it. Christmas shopping is an intimidating thing for students with £3.87 in their bank account (that much if you’re lucky!), and amongst the panic it’s easy to fall into […]
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Student Saviour vs. Student Sabotage: Sequins and patchwork
Student Saviour: Summer sequins This week’s student saviour is summer sequins. Finally, after years of hoping and praying, it is now acceptable to wear sequins not just outside of the holiday season but also during the day, and just in time for festival season. As well as glittering your face and body this summer, you […]
Terror in Brussels: the city on 22 March
On the morning of 22 March, I was at my home in Brussels. I can only imagine how it must have felt to those out on the streets near the explosions. To clarify, I am an International Relations student on my year abroad in Japan, but I returned home before the spring semester starts. I was […]
Student Saviour vs. Student Sabotage: Miscellaneous
Student Saviour: Backpacks This week’s student saviour is the humble backpack. This is the perfect practical alternative for all those who are tired of the bland leather designer; or, if you are like me, mock designer handbags that force girls with a bag full of uni work to contort their bodies sideways just so they […]
Beauty Bombshells: Hiding the hangover
From bags to sallow complexion, a heavy night in the Lemmy always shows on your face in the morning – but never fear! Here are some top tips to stay looking fresh all day. First step is to moisturise. It’s so important to keep your skin hydrated after a night out, and a big part […]
Student Saviour vs Student Sabotage: Return to the 90s
Student Saviour This week’s student saviour is a return to the 90’s. I’m not quite sure why it’s called ‘returning’ seeing as we seem to have been dealing with mom jeans and cropped t-shirts for a good two years now but, either way I’m glad it’s sticking around. As someone who fully identifies as part […]
Beauty Bombshells – high end favourites
I must confess that I spend far too much money on make-up, much to my debit card’s dismay; from high street department stores to Beauty Bay and Feel Unique, I can spend a big portion of my pocket money. So, if you’re looking for premium make-up to splash out on, here’s a list of my […]
Beauty Bombshells: tips & mistakes
Tips Start using primer Whatever skin type you have, primer is essential. Not only does it help your make-up last longer, it also serves as a barrier between your skin and your make-up. This means your skin is protected from the chemicals in many products and serves to stop pores from getting clogged, skin getting sallow […]
Student saviour vs. Student sabotage
Spring Student Saviour: Victorian inspired fashion It seems like the fashion industry is running out of eras because it’s going back over a hundred years for this trend. Nonetheless, I love it. For a start, vintage is always cool and Victorian is vintage to the extreme. Plus, there’s an added bonus if you’re a history student […]
Let’s get avocontrol: Ramen week
Japanese cuisine is fantastic for its freshness and speed. In restaurants like the insanely successful Wagamama, you will receive your meal as soon as it’s completed to ensure supreme flavour; that’s why you’re usually the unlucky one, glaring in envy at your companion scoffing down their yaki soba. Ramens are messy, playful, and they sparkle […]