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View as a gridHow Western society has commercialised yoga
Reader's Digest (UK)
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Western societies have turned this 5,000-year-old spiritual practice into a product-what can we do about it?
25 Years Later, "Clueless" Fashion Is Still, Like, Totally Important
Lithium Magazine
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"Okay, so you're probably going, 'Is this like a Noxzema commercial or what?'" starts Amy Heckerling's . The classic teen flick, which stars Alicia Silverstone as the charming yet completely oblivious Cher Horowitz, has entertained and inspired generations since its release in 1995.
Realistic steps you can take to make more sustainable fashion choices
The Mancunion
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As a country, the UK is addicted to shopping. According to The Guardian, we buy more clothes per person than any other country in Europe, and five times what we used to buy in the 1980s. A possible explanation for this is the rise in fast fashion companies offering cheap, on-trend clothing made fast.
Armie Hammer Quits 'Shotgun Wedding' After Cannibal Scandal
indiependent.co.uk
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The 34-year-old has dropped out of the upcoming movie Shotgun Wedding after screenshots of disturbing sexts detailing graphic sex acts and cannibalistic fantasies, allegedly from the actor, were leaked online.
Banning maskless shoppers couldn't come soon enough for supermarket workers
Metro (UK)
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I'd just returned to the checkouts after my lunch break when a group of customers came to my counter. Eight adults, three transactions and not a single one of them was wearing a mask.
I Can't Resist Buying Clothes That Remind Me Of My Childhood
Refinery29 UK
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I was returning an online order to Urban Outfitters when I saw it. A cream cardigan featuring floral embroidery and a scalloped trim. It wasn't my style. Not even close. But it was reminiscent of the cardigans my mum's friend knitted for me as a toddler and just like that, it found its way into my wardrobe.
National Theatre's 'Romeo and Juliet' To Be Adapted Into A Film
indiependent.co.uk
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National Theatre is reimagining Shakespeare's classic tale of star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, in a made-for-television film featuring Chernobyl's Jessie Buckley and The Crown's Josh O'Connor as the titular characters. Set in present-day Italy, the film will follow the two young lovers "in a world where Catholic and secular values clash" as they "strive to [...]
'Frida Kahlo' - The Love, Life and Loneliness of an Icon: Review
indiependent.co.uk
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Frida Kahlo, the latest documentary film by Exhibition on Screen, is an in-depth and immersive look into the life of the iconic Mexican artist. Directed by Ali Ray, it goes beyond the bright colours, bold brows and traditional Tehuana styling for which Kahlo is known and delves deeper into her story...
TV Review: 'Emily in Paris' is Style Over Substance
indiependent.co.uk
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Emily in Paris is Netflix's newest comedy series from Sex and the City creator Darren Star. The titular character (played by Lily Collins) is a Chicago-based marketing executive who moves to Paris to bring an "American perspective" to a French luxury marketing company, sharing her experiences of the city with an ever-growing following on Instagram [...]
Britney Spears 'supports' #FreeBritney movement in guardianship fight
indiependent.co.uk
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In the legal battle for guardianship against her father, Britney Spears appears to welcome #FreeBritney, after a statement has been released from her legal team.The hash-tagged movement supports the singer in regaining control over various aspects of her life, including her money, health and daily routine.
Book By My Bedside: How Do We Know We're Doing It Right? // Pandora Sykes
indiependent.co.uk
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Title: How Do We Know We're Doing It Right? Author: Pandora Sykes What I Think So Far: From wellness to fast fashion to social media personas, the essays of Pandora Sykes' new book, How Do We Know We're Doing It Right? reflect on issues and anxieties relating to modern life.
One in three people do not have confidence in Greater Manchester Police, survey finds
The Mancunion
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A recent survey, taken by over 3,000 residents of Greater Manchester, has found that one in three people were not confident that Greater Manchester Police (GMP) could help them in an emergency. The survey, which was commissioned by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, asked the question: "How confident are you that you could get help from Greater Manchester Police if you needed it in an emergency?"
SKUM: Manchester's Bullingdon Club?
The Mancunion
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The University of Manchester has launched an investigation into "troubling" and " totally unacceptable" conduct in its Ski and Snowboard Club (SKUM), after photographs and screenshots were uncovered by The Mancunion.
ASOS' 'See My Fit' tool is a step in the right direction for online shopping
The Mancunion
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That feeling when an online order arrives and the clothes fit nothing like on the model? It may soon be a thing of the past. Online retailer ASOS has recently launched a new function on its website to help customers make more informed purchasing choices.
5 Feminist Things: Christmas Presents
Her Campus
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Her Campus at Manchester brings you the latest installment in the series, "5 Feminist Things" where we will explore music, films, literature and pop culture relating to all things GIRL POWER. This week, we present our ultimate gift guide for the feminist in your life, just in time for Christmas.
Update: The Stabbing at Manchester Academy
Her Campus
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In the early hours of Saturday morning, we broke the news that there had been a reported stabbing at Manchester Academy at a gig by Jamaican dancehall artist, Popcaan. It's said to have taken place shortly after Popcaan started performing with just four songs being played before the artist was promptly taken off stage and panic took over the crowd.
Review: Legally Blonde (UMMTS)
The Mancunion
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Last week, the University of Manchester Musical Theatre Society (UMMTS) brought the musical adaptation of the Reese Witherspoon classic, Legally Blonde to the stage. The production was directed by Scarlett Gorman and produced by Ella Marsden. And, featuring a 30-strong cast, live band, and pink EVERYTHING, it was destined to be a success in my eyes.
Opinion: Clueless remake will be a "full-on Monet"
The Mancunion
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When I first read that Paramount Pictures was remaking Amy Heckerling's Clueless, I was "totally buggin." The 1995 original is a loose adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma, moving the action to Bronson Alcott High School in modern-day Beverly Hills. It follows teen queen Cher Horowitz (Alicia Sliverstone), who, alongside best friend Dionne, plays matchmaker for two teachers.
Being single: it's actually pretty great
The Mancunion
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A mere sixty years ago society's attitude towards a woman being single read like a paraphrase of a Jane Austen novel. It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single woman in possession of half a brain, must be in want of a boyfriend.
Teenager attacked at out-of-control Fallowfield student party
The Mancunion
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Teenager viciously attacked and taunted as he tries to remove rowdy gatecrashers from an out of control student party in Fallowfield
Living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The Mancunion
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We all bend the truth slightly on dating apps to put the best version of ourselves forward.
Opinion: Fast fashion is destroying the integrity of the fashion industry
The Mancunion
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One of BBC Three's latest documentary series, Breaking Fashion, takes viewers behind the scenes at Salford-based fast fashion company, In the Style. Company CEO, Adam Frisby, founded the business in 2013 and has since turned it into a £30 million turnover company, utilising social media influencers and celebrities to do so.
HC Travel Guide: Barcelona
Her Campus
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A city of art, culture and endless sangria, a trip to Barcelona should be on everyone's bucket-list. And, with return flights to the Spanish city starting at just £40, this summer's looking like the perfect time to visit. Here's HC Manchester's essential guide.