Once a popular trend a century ago the pocket square is now a fashionable accessory for modern gentlemen. Adorning your suit’s breast pocket with a lavish piece of silk adds a splash of colour and sophistication, completing your dapper look. THE PUFF – This is the most popular and easiest way to wear a pocket square. […]
A stylish bow tie adds a distinguished finish to your eveningwear look. This is an accessory that indisputably commands respect when tied successfully and mastering the art of tying a perfect bow is a skill that every dapper gentleman should know. STEP 1 – Drape the bow around your neck and make a simple knot with […]
The Windsor knot is named after our most famous patron, the Duke of Windsor, as he opted to tie his knot in a manner that was wide and triangular. Best worn with a Windsor collar, the Windsor knot is considered to be more comfortable and relaxed than other knots and will hold a tie firmly in place […]
What you wear to an interview can play a crucial role in determining the final outcome. First impressions count and your choice of attire can be viewed as an indicator of how serious you are about getting the job. Here’s how to choose the best outfit for a successful interview. As a general rule, […]
First and foremost, starting a blog is about giving yourself a voice. Blogging empowers you and will enable you to express yourself and your ideas to others in a public way. It means you can share what you’re passionate about with others and build a community around it. All this is true for if you […]
Heavy, melodic and ‘kind of weird in places’, fast-rising electronic duo UHURU continue to trample all that stands in their path with their distinctive sound. Comprised of Connor Daniel and Robert Jones, the once-four-piece downsized to create the experimental end-product they’re now renowned for – a fusion of dance, electronica and R&B. The result? The […]
Written by Michael Langroudi – Student Pages Writer Chocolates, chips, sugar-laden cereals. Hot dogs, pizza, and the deepest fried chicken from the greasiest KFC. This was me growing up. I ate whatever I wanted whenever I wanted without a care in the world. Sour jelly beans and an ice cold can of coke after school […]
The word ‘internship’ is widely used but the term is maybe not as widely understood. An internship is a work experience placement, typically offered to students, graduates and career changers. They can vary in length however usually last for a fixed period of two or three months with the potential for this contract time to […]
I lived alone during my last year at university, pretending my isolation was making me smarter, fitter, and well adjusted to my own thoughts. I lived in excess of myself: my own goals, my own desires, my own cooking that was mediocre at best. In retrospect, I needed a distraction from ‘me’, and that distraction […]
Written by Siobhan Divers – Student Writer We all know how expensive travelling to a new city or going on holiday can be – its why everyone saves up for weeks, months or even years before a big trip (the power of the phrase ‘treat yoself’ is too much for even the strongest willed people […]