Molly Wilson

 The word 'cheugy' was coined by Gaby Rasson in 2013, while attending Beverly Hills high school. The word is generally one of mocking, meaning uncool or untrendy. When Hallie Cain introduced the word to Tiktok in March of this year it gained mass popularity, far outreaching its origins in LA. At first, the word seemed to have a very loose meaning, different things were cheugy to different people. However, while these people want you to believe that 'cheugy' is different from 'basic', a word that has been part of Internet vernacular for far longer, it really isn't. In case you don't frequent Tiktok as much as I do, let me break down a few things that seem to be widely accepted as cheugy. Think 2010s fashion: chevron print, statement necklaces, Ugg boots and 'Live Laugh Love' signs. Minion memes and 'Girl Boss' culture also make the list. While researching 'cheugy examples' I couldn't help thinking, "isn't there a word ...

 Feeling depressed? Have a painful crush? Just generally feel like wallowing? Mitski is waiting with open arms and albums full of sad music. In no particular order, here are 5 Mitski songs for every type of longing. 1. 'I Bet On Losing Dogs' - Puberty 2 This song is first on the list, as it's my favourite. Mitski begins the song with a refrain of "my baby, my baby," encapsulating the monotony of dreaming about someone constantly. Her almost wailing tone is like crying, soft drums and guitars underscoring the pain like a lullaby. The extended metaphor in this song, "I bet on losing dogs / I know they're losing and I pay for my place", perfectly paints the picture of knowing a love won't work, or that someone doesn't want you back, but still letting yourself dream. The song hits a crescendo by the second verse, the synths and guitars amping up to mirror a surge in emotion, a plea to her lover. This is where you burst into tears, if you are so i...

If you have spent even a fleeting moment on ‘hftwt’ (High Fashion Twitter), you will know it is no secret that this subculture covets 90s Chanel. It is practically a rite of passage to post a four-picture mood board of Kate Moss or Naomi Campbell barely covered by little black dresses, gold chains and interlocking "C"s. Karl Lagerfeld became creative director of the fashion house in 1983, transforming the brand from “near-dead” and achieving icon status in the process. But how has 90s Chanel stood the test of time? Why, 30 years on, are young people still talking about Lagerfeld’s impact? Taking a look at Fall 1991 Ready-To-Wear, we can see many of the trends often associated with 90s Chanel condensed into one collection. Black and gold is the predominant colour scheme, this combination being timeless and classic. It complements the SFW styles Chanel had been known for up to this point and the racier looks Lagerfeld injected into the brand. This collection is brimming with se...