What does it mean to capture the essence of a tomato? To embody the spirit of a strawberry? When your friend says she’s trying ‘latte makeup’, what is she talking about? If you have had any of these questions on … Continue reading Your Non-Essential Rundown of Tiktok’s food themed beauty trends What the hell is a tomato girl?
“…in Palestine designers stitch tales of identity, loss, and resistance into their clothes.” Stitches tell stories and in Palestine designers stitch tales of identity, loss, and resistance into their clothes. In the vibrant tapestry of Palestine’s history, fashion has always … Continue reading A Spotlight on Palestinian Fashion
Do any of the following words mean anything to you? “Larry Stylinson” , “Superwholock”, “Tenrose” “Drarry”, “Y/N” If so, I’ll be forced to assume that you, like me, were a part of fandom culture in the 2010’s. Maybe you read … Continue reading Fanfiction’s slow burn arc with the publishing industry
So, it’s Gilmore Girls season again : there’s nothing that makes you feel more like you’re in Stars Hollow than curling up with a book and a cup of coffee, watching as the leaves fall. Gilmore Girls premiered before … Continue reading Relationships in Stars Hollow Romantic, platonic and familial relationships in Gilmore Girls
‘Barbie has worn many outfits over her long career as a fashion model/influencer and part time doctor, astronaut, vet, beekeeper etc. but the Barbiecore aesthetic is really inspired by her signature colour of pink and embracing her ultra femininity.’ … Continue reading Life in Plastic: Barbiecore and fast fashion What is Barbiecore and how has it affected the fashion world?
A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending the launch of a new journal of poetry, prose and visual art – The Storms Volume 2. It was hosted in Swords Castle, which might just be one of the most beautiful and underappreciated spots in Dublin. Writers from around the country, as well as from the UK, read out their poetry and prose. The whole atmosphere was really friendly and welcoming. You could tell that everyone was really pleased to be there and that they all felt very honoured. I was really grateful to be given a copy … Continue reading The Storms Vol 2 Poetry and prose post-pandemic
Illustration by Linde Vergeylen. A 90’s style small paperback. A man on the cover, his white blouse billowing. It barely covers his abs. A wide eyed woman gazes at him adoringly, her hair flowing behind her. The book itself … Continue reading Romance novels High Art or cheap pulp?
The Women’s Prize for Fiction has announced its intention to launch a new category for non-fiction. The wildly successful award has been running for almost 30 years, with recipients including authors such as Madeline Miller, Zadie Smith, Maggie O’Farrell and, … Continue reading Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction to Launch in 2024 Like the Women’s Prize for fiction, it will be open to all women around the world who are published in the United Kingdom and write in English.
Originally published in print November 2022. Illustration by Linde Vergeylen For me, autumn is the season for reading. The academic year has started. I’m feeling motivated, maybe I’ve even bought a bullet journal. I’m attending all my lectures, wearing sweaters, … Continue reading Books That Encapsulate Autumn From Frankenstein to Normal People