Are Hair Extensions Hindering Black Hair?
For many years now, black hair has been hot-combed, relaxed and weaved into submission to conform to the smooth and shiny manes that we see in the media. Even today, black and mixed race girls are...
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If you don't already know by now, the original Matrix film is one of my favourites of all time! Please... I have a little dachshund named Neo (because he is the one)! During the film, the Oracle says...
View ArticleFive Charming Ways To Reuse Your Wedding Dress
You've had your big day, you looked and felt amazing, now what to do with that beautiful wardrobe filler? Here are a few ideas for you: Trash The Dress Our inspiration for this article was spotting...
View ArticleThe Tyranny Against Thinness Has To Stop - Some People, Believe It Or Not,...
The Women's Equality Party recently launched a campaign demanding that models with a BMI of less than 18.5 should be seen by a medical professional from an accredited list to assess their health, an...
View ArticleWhy I Chose To Wear Just 33 Items For 3 Months
Hands up who has recently had one of those, I am meant to be leaving the house in ten minutes but here I am lay hopelessly on the bed in a rut about what to wear meltdowns recently? This used to be...
View ArticleThe Indispensables: #4 Denim
'Denim is the most democratic product in fashion' said Marco Lucietti, Global Marketing Director of ISKO, at the Copenhagen Fashion Summit this May. And if we're talking about its global style appeal,...
View ArticleWhen Fashion Strikes Back!
Walking through town the other week, I suddenly became convinced I had stumbled into some kind of portal and actually travelled back through time! A group of girls were walking towards me, all dressed...
View ArticlePersonal Shopper - The Benefits Of Bespoke
As a personal shopper I often receive requests from clients for bespoke services and I enjoy coming across new designers and companies who offer these. It's definitely an option to consider if you're...
View ArticleHow To Fall In Love With Vintage Fashion And Why It Matters
I'll be honest. Until last year, the last time I had bought something second-hand, I was listening to grunge and had dyed my hair purple. I was a teenager and it was circa 1994, don't judge me. Since...
View ArticleSix Key Pieces Every Woman's Wardrobe Needs
I love new trends but, let's be honest, some trends will be very fashionable one season but will not withstand the test of time! Therefore, I believe there are some key pieces that should feature in...
View ArticleSkinny-Shaming Models Isn't The Path To More Diversity On The Catwalk
Victoria Beckham has come under fire once again for using "ultra-skinny" models, this time in her spring/summer 2017 catwalk show at New York Fashion Week on Sunday 11 September. Daily Mail writer...
View ArticleTake Care Of Your Skin And The Bin This Recycle Week
You may not realise that everyday health and beauty products in your bathroom can be recycled, and that doing so can make a real difference For many of us, including me, it's all too easy for thoughts...
View ArticleWhy Every Man Should Invest In Quality Shoes
Given a choice, would you buy a cheap car that you expect to break down within the next two years and have to be replaced? Or would you choose to invest in a car that will last for a decade, needing...
View ArticleWhat Is Textured Hair?
I get asked this question a lot. It doesn't surprise me that there is still confusion around what textured hair actually is, because answers can vary depending on who is responding. Even within the...
View ArticleThe Triumph Of The Ugly Tomato
The similarities between the food and fashion industry are several, and it is often looking at the food industry that I derive the strength to have faith in fashion, because I know that where food...
View ArticleDe-Shopping: How To Change The World Through Circular Living
A new exhibition at The Building Centre in London explores a radical new way of living and making things As you read this you might be listening to music on your Spotify or Apple Music -- it turns out...
View ArticleWant To Know Who Made Our Textiles? Use Your Phone!
A group of rural artisans in the remote Indian Himalayas are truly fascinated by their cellular phones. Unlike most people who are obsessed with taking selfies, these artisans are looking at how best...
View ArticleHow Facebook Sexualises And Polices The Female Body
Facebook ads have become ingrained in the user experience; you may click on them, you may not even notice them. Do you often see lingerie adverts? Well, according to Facebook, you shouldn't be exposed...
View ArticleHow To Be A Mindful Fashion Consumer
Eco-fashion has long lost its dusty image, but shopping in a sustainable, sophisticated and price-conscious way is still far from easy. These are my ten tips for your wardrobe. Photo by Johanna Ruebel...
View ArticleI Don't Remember What You Wore Yesterday
I could be a truly terrible friend, incredibly unobservant or both, but I have something I need to share. If I was in your company last weekend, by your side at an event a month before, or dancing by...
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