Five lockdown charity shop alternatives
Lockdown(s) have triggered us all to take conscious steps towards improving our lives. For many, this has taken the form of clutter clear outs and closet purges, making way for…
‘Recipeasly’: missing the mark or the answer to our prayers?
Picture this: you’ve decided to push the boat out and cook something new. You check the cupboards to see what ingredients you already have lying around and find a lone…
The Noisy Movement: in conversation with Lifestyle
As part of The Student’s focus on International Women’s Day 2021, I caught up with Faye Armitage, Campaign Team Leader for The Noisy Movement, to find out all about the…
Cameras on? ‘Zoom face’ and digital dysmorphia
Social media and the online world in general have long been harbingers of body insecurity, especially for young women. From the unattainable standards of Instagram models and teen TikTok stars…
It’s a wrap – bows, tags and last minute gift wrapping
Whether you’re an organised elf or a last-minute warrior, buying the gifts is sometimes only half the battle. If you’re a bit crap when it comes to gift wrap, look…
Modest Fashion Movement: how dressing conservatively is making it mainstream
Ultimately, modest fashion is about personal choice. Its stronghold is in the Muslim community, where women have long sought out ways to combine their desires for religious and fashionable expression…
Asda ‘Re-Loved’: affordable, accessible eco-fashion
The quest to avoid fast-fashion has been in full-force for quite some time now. However, until now, the eco-conscious fashion consumer’s options have remained limited. Environmentally savvy shoppers are all…
Strictly Vegan: Tomato Rosé Pasta
One thing COVID 19 has yet to ruin is the good old-fashioned night in. Impress your flatmates with a simple but sumptuous vegan feast. This creamy rosé and tomato pasta…