A collection of old posts – some personal blog pieces, some student media pieces, all mashed together in one delightful mess of a category.
Having just graduated from the University of Birmingham, I am ever-jealous and bitter of those remaining, and those who are just starting as freshers. I honestly think I could do it all again, I enjoyed it that much, and I reckon I’d probably get better… Read More
The new J.W. Anderson for Topshop collection has jumped onto the Topshop website with Autumnal glory – quirky knitted jumpers, long shirt dresses and some amazing pink tortoises. I love that this designer collaboration isn’t just a clothes range – Anderson looks like he’s had… Read More
Got some work experience coming up? Particularly, journalistic-related work experience? Checkiddy-check yourself before you wreck yo’self! The Dinero A good few months before hand, get to grips with your finances – really, this is an important one to look at. Think big picture stuff first,… Read More
I’ve just signed up for my second job, and, having decided to continue renting instead of moving back in with my parents after graduating, I am assured of one thing: my independence is very important to me. This may just spawn from a love of… Read More
This is a little interview I conducted with my good friend from university, Gemma Fottles. She, like myself, has only just graduated, and had already landed a gig as a travel journalist and cross-media reporter for SPAR UK. I asked to ‘interview’ her due to,… Read More
So, this is an interview (one of my first ever interviews) that I did when I was at London Fashion Week last September (SS ’12). And I have to say, it was such a lovely interview to do – not only because of a genuine… Read More
**Some vague, non-plot-specific spoilers** HOT OFF THE PRESS! I have just returned from the finale of the Batman trilogy, best appreciated on the big screen surrounded by excited wrapper-rustlers and ‘Oh my GOD!’ exclaimers (slightly bitter about the disturbing of the peace, but whatever). And… Read More
Boobs. What a painfully awkward thing to write about. Rather personal – revealing your bra size is, I feel, one level away from asking a man how big his penis is. And also often overly sexualised (I have a great friend who will happily debate… Read More
I, like many others, am one of those lucky souls who grew up with the mantra ‘must go to university, must get a good job’ – drilled into me by every individual over the age of thirty. Only now, those hypocrites (who mainly consist of… Read More
So last Saturday I got up at the devil’s hour of 6am to waltz down to London and attend a features meeting run by Stylist magazine! Hooray! This was part of a readers’ contributions issue, all about Landaaan, and anyone could go. And it was… Read More
Sarah Musgrove 