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According to the mental health charity ‘Mind’, approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. That equates to approximately 16 million people in the UK that are currently experiencing mental health issues. With statistics like this rapidly rising each year, especially with 75% of mental illnesses starting before a child reaches their 18th birthday, it’s imperative that celebrities and public figures become more open about their mental health. Not just to break the stigma around mental health – but also to remind young people they are not alone. With celebrities such as…
If you haven’t seen Black Panther or at least heard about it, you must be living under a rock. Director Ryan Coogler’s cinematic superhero masterpiece has taken the world by storm. Black Panther has topped $1.2 billion in worldwide theatrical receipts, meaning Black Panther is well on its way to becoming the all-time highest grossing solo superhero film in all of cinematic history. As well as its own solo success, like being the first Marvel movie to get a TIME magazine cover and having a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Avengers: Infinity War opens in cinemas in the UK on…
Comment Editor, Schems Koperly, brings us this amazing article in which she educates us on all the best highlighters to use for our skin which will make us look like we’re glowing for the Gods! Sometimes we just lack that inner natural glow… and those are the times when we simply need to create that bright light ourselves: with HIGHLIGHTER on nasal bridge, temples, cheek bones and on our cupid’s bow. Pale/Fair Complexions Pink and silver tinted highlighters are your first choice if you have snow-white skin with a cool undertone, such as the “Diamond Light Highlighter” from Too Faced…
Dear… is a new series of articles that Label will be posting. Throughout this series, people will share open letters addressed to anyone from boyfriends, friends, family to even pets. These open letters allow for us to explore the minds of others and their deepest thoughts. From personal journeys to self-discovery, this is a series that is worth looking out for and giving a read. Volunteer writer, Hannah Whittam, adds to the ‘Dear…’ series with a lovely letter with an important message addressing anyone feeling lost or insignificant.
As an individual who has often succumbed to online dating and isn’t shy of using a right swipe or two, I often find myself asking what is my motivation to use these online dating apps? The rise of media and technology has resulted in online dating become the norm – especially amongst university students. Tinder, Grinder, and Bumble to name a few! We often hear our friends complaining about how they have matched with an absolute ‘peng ting’ on Tinder, but when they go to message this individual they get no response back. Why? Well A) They actually might…
University is an amazing time to experience different events and go through a lot of changes that ultimately shape you as a person. But, with university comes the infamous cliques of people and also people you see that you just can’t believe exist (like the girl who can do a full face of makeup for a 9am lecture – whoever you are CAN YOU TEACH ME?). So, I decided to compile a list of the people you should maybe steer away from at uni… until you realise everyone is actually quite nice even if they leave their protein shakes all…
One of Label’s editors, Sonia Bolla, gives us an amazing review of the hit TV show American Crime Story, The assassination of Gianni Versace. The story of Gianni Versace’s death follows the critically acclaimed ‘The People vs. OJ Simpson,’ the previous season of American Crime Story. The fashion designer’s assassination is well-known within popular culture, however this series delves deeper into the moments leading up to his death, as well as the aftermath, and provides a perfect insight into his killer – Andrew Cunanan. Although the show has a title focusing on Gianni Versace, the show is predominately about Andrew…
Opening Netflix can sometimes be overwhelming, there’s so much choice and you’ve been recommended about 80 different shows with no idea where to start. That’s where I come in! I’ve become quite the master of the art of procrastinating via television shows throughout my university career and I’m here to share my extensive knowledge with all of you! I’ve rounded up some of my favourite shows at the minute so read below to find out what made the cut! Obviously, number one had to be Stranger Things. I have to admit, at first, I wasn’t blown away – I put…
Volunteer writer, Kes Browne, talks to Label about people of colour within the industry and why representation matters! On the 8th September 2017, Fenty Beauty took stores nationwide by storm. What was unique about this brand? Well not only was it launched by the Queen of R&B, Rihanna herself, but it was a truly inclusive beauty range with a never-ending range of different foundation shades! Yep, that’s right from the lightest shade 100, to the darkest shade 490, Fenty’s Launch was ground-breaking and revolutionised the foundation game. Not only does Fenty’s shades cater for extremely fair skin, it also caters…
Dear… is a new series of articles that Label will be posting. Throughout this series, people will share open letters addressed to anyone from boyfriends, friends, family to even pets. These open letters allow for us to explore the minds of others and their deepest thoughts. From personal journeys to self-discovery, this is a series that is worth looking out for and giving a read. Volunteer writer, Lucie Lewis, adds to the ‘Dear…’ series with an honest, raw and beautifully written letter to her first real soulmate. Where to begin with you? Shall I remind you of who I am? I was…