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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…
Hangovers… One small word that is able to bring back a lot of memories, whether good or bad. But, if there is one thing that I believe we can all agree on it is probably the fact that hangovers are never nice surprise. But, what if we could avoid them or at least minimize them? Yes, I know freshers’ week has been and gone but the best moments of your life at university have just began! And I thought that a few hangover tips and tricks would be very useful for the future nights out that will happen throughout the…
Volunteer writer, Andrew Batu, brings us a brilliant review of Guillermo del Toro’s ‘The Shape of Water’ that won the 2018 oscar for best picture. ‘The Shape of Water’ is a film that could be called many things. In the promotional run-up of the film, it seemed to be a Romeo and Juliet style love story, one of two star-crossed lovers. It also has some of the style of Guillermo del Toro’s action epics he is known for. In my view, however, it is a much simpler film than it appears. At its core, it is a drama, concerning characters who…
Schems Koperly, Comment Editor and Head of Online, Marketing and Distribution, brings us her view on settling beef with some handy tips on how to make some situations better! What should you do to stop conflicts from escalating? How can you act as a safe mediator when it comes to unwanted beef? Here are some tips on how you can reconcile dodgy situations and put bullies in their place. Beef at the Kitchen Table What to do when two friends or flatmates start arguing while you’re having your dinner? Well, political discussions or plain emotional disputations are certainly natural and…
Have you always wanted to know which order you’d be from Papa Si’s? Well, answer these five questions and find out if you’re a kebab, cheesy chips, pizza or just a drink! ??LET’S GO!?? [wpViralQuiz id=34322]
Volunteer writer, Gabriella Azanu, brings us a wonderful review of the brand ‘The Ordinary’ as part of our Buy or Bye series. Few companies have done as much to shake up the skincare industry as DECIEM with the launch of the brand ‘The Ordinary’. For years, skincare companies have charged a premium on products for specific skin concerns such as wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and acne. The Ordinary creates skincare products without focusing on fragrance, fancy packaging, or elaborate sounding names. It pushes itself as a brand with ‘Clinical Formulations with integrity’, providing consumers with affordable, cruelty free skincare products. Having trouble with…
At least once in our lives we’ve all felt anxious whether that was for a test or waiting for some news, it’s scary, our nerves are shot and it soon passes but, sometimes it doesn’t. With exams and coursework deadlines approaching I thought it was important to talk about mental illness, focusing specifically on anxiety. There is a stigma when talking about mental health, this is something we need to start more conversations about to help end the taboo. Especially as students, we are more likely to suffer with mental health especially during stressful periods and instead of feeling like…
The key to a good makeup look is not only the right products but the right makeup brushes. Not only will the brushes help you apply the makeup easier but also leave you with a more polished look. Here are some of my essential brushes that never leave my makeup bag (apart from the odd occasion I remember to clean them): Duo Angled flat brush I would claim this to be the most important brush but that is simply because I’m obsessed with eyebrows! I was eyeing up the ABH eyebrow brush but the price kept me away from buying…
This year, the academy awards experienced the smallest viewing figures of its 88-year reign as the highest accolade at the precipice of a packed awards season. The reasons for this drop in viewing figures are mere speculation, however it’s difficult to rule out last year’s moonlight controversy and the Allegations made against Harvey Weinstein as key factors in a loss of popularity, despite the academy and nominees’ best efforts to put equality and feminism at the forefront of the awards. Best actress Nominees Sally Hawkins > The Shape of Water Margot Robbie > I, Tonya Saoirse Ronan > Lady Bird…