2013 – A Sewing Restoration?
Over April, BBC2 brought out the next instalment of craft-related television shows, The Great British Sewing Bee, following programmes such as The Great British Bake Off and Channel 4’s Kirstie’s...
View ArticleGet the Student Lowdown on ASOS with 10% off for Students
This week, many students will be eagerly preparing to return to Leicester for their first semester back at university. However for many it will mean saying goodbye to a full fridge of food and hello to...
View ArticleTop of the Trends
By Laura Sampson Make your return to university the most stylish ever…. It may have been one of the hottest summers in years but autumn/winter fashion is everywhere. From punk to pious prints to the...
View ArticleHow to Wear… Oversized Coats
When choosing your staple coat this winter, make sure you order a size up. It doesn’t have to be ridiculously huge and shapeless – think structured at the shoulder and hip to keep a feminine shape....
View ArticleFashionistas on a Budget
If you’re a relentless student shopper who prioritises every penny of your bank balance until you reach a sale, then don’t worry I share your pain. As a result of my decreasing social life and bursting...
View ArticleLondon Fashion Week. Leicester’s High Street.
By Laura Sampson As you may or may not know, the capital city has been flooded with fashionistas after one of the busiest weeks in the fashion industry – London Fashion Week (LFW). LFW however is more...
View ArticleDon’t be a Drag, Buy for RAG!
In conjunction with the University of Leicester’s RAG week, a charity focused, week long event, starting from 10th March, the Frock Exchange and Fashion Society will be running a Frock Swap Shop. This...
View ArticleThe Frock Exchange – FAQs
This week we caught up with the Frock Exchange and Fashion Society to find out what they’re all about… ‘With any luck you’ve spotted our logo on the screens in the Square – we are The Frock Exchange...
View ArticleThe 1950s: a reoccurring statement
They say what goes around comes around, and that is certainly true in the world of fashion. The 1950s saw a huge shift in the state of women’s fashion; the end of the Second World War meant that more...
View ArticleBeautiful and bronzed to boot
Bronzer – a fantastic creation that can give you a glamorous, tanned glow… what’s not to love? A bronzed body can improve your mood and make up for that lack of vitamin D, but for those of you who...
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