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Fashion in Film: Confession of a Shopaholic (2009)
31/01/2025 By: Daniella Daoud The girl in the green scarf. Film led by one of the most iconic women in the 2000’s, Isla Fisher who played Rebecca Bloomwood. She is a shopaholic with a passion for fashion and let’s get real for a second, we all wanted her wardrobe when we were little. She gave…
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Arab or not: Growing up Arab in the West
11/12/2024 By Daniella Daoud Conflict not only in my own country but also within myself. It is like being caught between two worlds. Growing up as a Syrian/Arab girl in London, it felt like living in two parallel universes. At home, I was expected to uphold my heritage’s customs and ideals, which included a rich…
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The return of Leopard Print in 2024: A bold resurrection of timeless glamour
30/10/2024 By Daniella Daoud “If only I knew leopard would be back in fashion. Could have kept all those pieces of clothing for my daughter” Leopard print has flowed in and out of fashion over many decades, originating from ancient Egypt as well as royalty and making its way through Hollywood galore. It has popularised…
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Sip your way to chic: Matcha is step one to the clean girl aesthetic
11/12/2024 By Daniella Daoud Beneath the surface of the clean girl aesthetic and its minimalist, curated vibe lies something profound. A lifestyle that values wellbeing, mindfulness, and daily rituals that feel as good as they look. And no other drink embodies this philosophy than matcha itself. Every sip taken deepens the attitude and belief that…
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Barbie and the dream house
01/02/2024 By Daniella Daoud A review on Barbie, the movie. Walking into the cinema expecting to watch a light-hearted movie, I walked out having a heavy heart but in such a content way. It was the furthest thing I expected from what I saw in the trailers. It is not a kid’s movie. Not because…
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From Barney to entrepreneur and everything in between
30/01/2024 By Daniella Daoud Biographical feature on the one and only Selena Gomez. Selena Gomez was born on July 22nd, 1992, and raised in Texas, USA. She is a proud third-generation Mexican and named by the late Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla. Gomez kicked her career off by auditioning for a role in Barney& Friends which…
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Article analysis task
An analysis of an article written by Naomi May published in ELLE, January 2024. In this article, May discusses how “The government is banning disposable vapes” in the UK. This piece gets straight to the point in the headline by stating what the article entails following it. However, one could say that this takes away…
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The new and well deserved face behind Alexander McQueen.
09/11/23 By Daniella Daoud Alexander McQueen and Kering announced Sean McGirr as the new Creative Director of the House. CEO of Alexander Mcqueen, Grianfilippo Testa expressed how “delighted to welcome Sean McGirr as a creative director. With his experience, personality and creative energy, he will bring a powerful creative language to Alexander McQueen, while building…