• #HMBalmaination – a Review

    The time has come. The Balmain x H&M collection is finally here. After months of speculation, the final products are available, and the best part is, you can purchase the pieces. This is perhaps the most hotly anticipated fashion collaboration of 2015, and it is not difficult to see...
  • And what did you go as?

    To spook or not to spook: that is the question. IMPACT Style explores the different types of costumes you will see this Halloween and poses the question: when it comes to dressing up, is creativity underrated? For those who like to play dress-up, there is no better time in...
  • Inspirations of the Week

    Five things that inspired us this week and determined the way we dressed 1. Solange Queen Solange – Yes, not Queen B. Solange is no longer just seen as Beyoncé’s sister but rather a style icon. Fun, free and bold that’s how I’d describe Solange’s style. I love her...
  • Yet another cultural appropriation debate

    Valentino’s spring/summer 16 collection has sparked yet another debate on cultural appropriation. Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli based the new Valentino SS16 collection on the many African refugees from Senegal, Nigeria, Eritrea, Mali, Gambia that have been immigrating to Italy. Now before we dive deeper into the topic,...
  • Ain’t no party like a Chanel party

    There are few designers who manage to stage a fashion show as fantastical and grand as Karl Lagerfeld. If you too want to party like Chanel, we have just the thing for you: a complete guide on how to replicate Karl’s best looks and themes. Enjoy! Antarctica – Ready...
  • Cheap and Chic Halloween Costumes

    It’s that time of years again: Time to dress up spooky, sexy or just fabulous: It’s Halloween! Although a good outfit doesn’t have to cost the world or require an extensive stage make-up training (it doesn’t hurt either though), it can be stressful choosing who to be for this...
  • Vintage Kilo Sale Review

    A few Saturdays ago Braderie hosted a vintage sale at Bodega. The tag line of ‘£5 for a kilo’ definitely grabbed my attention, and I knew I had to be there. On first approach the line extended all the way down Lace Market, seemingly no end in sight. Rather...