CARBON ISSUE 1

INSIDE CARBON ISSUE 1 - FASHION

- FEATURES - BEAUTY AND GROOMING - GALLERY LIFESTYLE - TRAVEL - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS INSIDE

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EDITOR’S NOTE TEGAN THOMPSON

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ere at Carbon we have a passion for life.

Welcome to the first edition: a fusion of fashion, beauty and adventure. Immerse yourself in it and explore our diverse world; it’s cultures, food, fashion trends and more, and in so doing, celebrate the wonder that is... life.

As editor, I’m proud to head up this page turner - an issue filled with inspiration for young creatives. As a team, we’ve worked to reach out and absorb what’s new in the world around us; to sift it and just spit out the good stuff.

Our first issue’s cover focuses on the work of Josie Phillips; a graduate with a first class degree in fashion photography, now pursing a masters in creative direction. It’s a vibrant, striking portrait of two young individuals, which clearly broadcasts Carbon’s image: leading-edge, innovative and contemporary. As a magazine, we have proudly taken the stance to showcase the work of post graduates and present students and it’s driven our contents inspiration and direction. Exhibiting the work of stirring professionals, not only generates current content - fresh and engaging - but also provides a platform to promote upcoming creatives.

Covering a broad range of content, our magazine focuses on 6 areas: fashion, beauty & the grooming, features, lifestyle, gallery and travel. We seasonally discuss the latest trends, promoting the hottest events, best recipes and life hacks. Our aim is to engage young creatives, provide inspiration and inform. The close knit team comprises of 9 members, all fashion media students striving for quality, whilst celebrating individuality.

Carbon’s first issue features interviews that delve into the world of like minded professionals. We’ve tapped into the whys, hows, and whens - deconstructing the minds of those that feed our greed for industry knowledge.

Heading into the future, Carbon will become a source of identification for young male and female creatives alike; a publication that openly expresses an appreciation for art, culture and prolific visionaries. We aim to harness and share what makes our world tick - the movement, the ever-changing industry and the artistry that comes with it.

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FASHION _____

NEW COLOURS ON THE BLOCK STAR SPOTTED

STYLED ON TREND

THE SHABBY STUDENT NYE STYLING

28 Features WORLD NEWS

AN INTERVIEW WITH SOPHIE HANNAH RICHARDSON

34 Beauty & Grooming AN INTERVIEW WITH EMILY FISHER MALE GROOMING

SPRING 2018MAKE UP TRENDS

42 GALLERY INSPIRATIONAL GRADUATES

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF: PHOTOGRAPHER NISHA HAQ

50 Lifestyle EDITORS DOZEN

A TASTE OF AMbition

CLOSE TO THE FINISH LINE

THE RESUREGENCE OF HIP-HOP making out

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THE TRAVELLING STUDENT OFF THE BEATEN TRACK artic adrenaline

NEW YEARS EVE DESTINATIONS

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Tegan Thompson Editor

Emily Batters Picture Editor

Olivia Truffrey Fashion Editor

Megan Walker Product Editor

Emily Salmon Fashion Editor

Holly Andrew Social Media Editor

Erin O’Cain Features Editor

Emily-Rose Peck Beauty Editor

CONTRIBUTORS

Rachel Lamb Editor in Chief

Grace Pooley Travel Editor

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY OLIVIA TRUFFREY & EMILY SALMON; YELLOW PUFFER JACKET, £15, NEW LOOK; RED TROUSERS, £18, REEBOK; NIKE TNS, £140; CAMO TROUSERS, £25, DEPOP; VEST, MODELS OWN; ORANGE BOOB BAND, £10, HANDMADE FROM DEPOP; MODELS; WES & AMELIA; STYLED BY OLIVIA TRUFFREY

NEW COLOURS ON THE BLOCK

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ILLUSTRATIONS BY LAUREN GRIFFITHS; WORDS BY EMILY

You know that moment when you wake up on an icy December morning, sky still dark, frost glistening on the dull pavement, you dread having to surface from underneath the cozy duvet, but you dread going outside even more. You’re convinced that there is no way to look fashionable and not freeze to death at the same time. Well, think again. See how our favourite stars are braving the elements this season.

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She may come from Los Angeles, but Gigi Hadid has mastered the art of Winter dressing.

Amongst her amazing collection of coats and her original layering, Gigi’s stylish spin on cold-weather dressing is pretty inspirational.

Her stylist Monica Rose is responsible for the model’s off-duty looks.

Monica Rose was born in Watsonville, California and started off her styling career working in retail.

In 1993, she worked her first retail job at Wet Seal before she moved to LA and worked at boutiques.

In 2003, she was recruited by photographer Lionel Deluy to style her first two editorials: a swimsuit and one fashion for Ocean Drive, which is when her career took off. It’s Gigi and Monica you should turn to for ways to keep warm that don’t involve just staying under the covers.

Together they prove that it’s not all too difficult, grab yourself a knitted jumper and stylish coat and you’re ready to tackle the cold. Here she can be seen in a knitted roll neck jumper and long fur coat matched with blue jeans and a pair of high heels.

Beating the cold has never been simpler with stars like Gigi showing us how to look chic in the wintertime. She can also be seen rocking a grey distressed jumper paired with high waisted jeans, black coat with zip detailing and a pair of metallic ankle boots.

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Alexa Chung

As the temperature drops and snow begins to fall, it’s not uncommon to see men’s fashion go along with it. Winter is a great time to start experimenting with your personal style, with layering being key in keeping you warm in the cold. From hats, gloves, scarves and jumpers, you may have many items at your disposal.

Bella Hadid

Bradley Cooper’s trademark style could be described as simple, masculine and timeless.

This is all thanks to his stylist Ilaria Urbinati.

You should look to him for inspiration this winter. He often wears bomber jackets and a solid combination of jeans and work style boots. All of which can play a huge part in keeping you warm. Get yourself a good pair of boots or shoes with a grip for the unpredictable weather, and a nice jacket and you too, can make looking good seem effortless.

Fur in jackets is all the hype this winter, whether you choose all over fur like Bella Hadid, or a subtler fur lining like Alexa Chung is all up to you. Both looks are chic yet keep you warm when facing the outdoors this winter. Pair the fur jacket with skinny jeans and Chelsea boots for an even more stylish look. Bella Hadid is dressed by Elizabeth Sulcer, Elizabeth is an American fashion stylist based in New York.

Recognized for her bold take on luxury, and her preference for femininity that isn’t afraid to be decadent, Sulcer has definitely created some of the most pursued trends in fashion.

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Winter is finally upon us, and the countdown for the sun to appear again is on. But instead of wishing away the frosty air and cold mornings – embrace them. Wrap up warm and find your winter style, layers on layers and endless amount of faux fur, there’s infinite options on how to keep warm and stay stylish. So, brave the festive crowds, and look at these stylish students for inspiration.

Age: 19 Style: Streetwear Favourite Clothing Shop: Urban Outifitters Most Hated Trend: Bootcuts

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Age: 18 Style: Bright Colours Favourite Clothing Shop: Depop Most Hated Trend: All black

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PHOTOGRAPHY AND WORDS BY OLIVIA TRUFFREY & EMILY SALMON

Age: 19 Style: High-Street Favourite Clothing Shop: Urban Outfitters Most Hated Trend: Corsets over baggy t-shirts

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Age: 21 Style: Sportswear Favourite Clothing Shop: Topman Most Hated Trend: Hipster

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Age: 21 Style: Street/Urban Favourite Clothing Shop: Urban Outfitters Most Hated Trend: Parkas with fur hoods

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Age: Both 18 Style: Skater Boy & Street/Skater FavouriteClothingShop:DecadeSkateShop&EndClothing MostHatedTrend:AdidasTracksuits&Sportswear

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY OLIVIA TRUFFREY; MODELED BY AMELIA

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Shabby STUDENT

Being a student, you are pretty much injected with stress and money worries every day. Loans are blown, work is towering over you and sometimes a packet of 39p noodles just won’t suffice. Not only is the stress bubble about to burst, but after spending copious amounts on alcohol, club events and

take aways you seem to have lost your style identity and feel shabby in the clothes that once felt brand new. Washing machines in halls can be on the expensive side, and buying washing tablets is just another thing floating around on the to-do list.

Clothes become baggy, faded, unloved and scruffy.

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NEW YEARS EVE WORDS BY EMILY SALMON

Styling New Year’s Eve, the biggest night of the year.

The only night it’s acceptable to go all out and showcase your style, whether that’s with a simple pair of tailored trousers, or a full-on glitzy dress. Whether you’re getting ready for a girl’s night out or planning for a family night in, or maybe something in between, put an end to the dreaded ‘what to wear’ dilemma and read

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through our top tips on how to stay stylish for the biggest night of the year. It’s time to dig out the sequins, pile up the textures and get ready to take on the night looking as chic as ever.

So, what to look out for? Touchable textures and light-catching materials should be your first priority. Sequins and glitter are a necessity for NYE so clash your glittering garments with certainty.

Or if you’re looking for something more lowkey, try swapping your sequins altogether for pleated metallic or an elegant jacquard. Create a look that’s begging to be touched by layering textures and materials; experiment with striking faux furs or soft leathers.

You need to be existent all night, and so does your lipstick. A strong lip colour goes long way.

When in doubt go for a strong red or choose a peachy pink for a subtler look. Match a simple outfit with shimmery or metallic lips that will draw attention and enhance any ensemble. Alternatively, pair an extravagant outfit with a simple block colour lip that will stay all night.

Jewellery. Whether you’re dressing fancy or casual, nothing can add oomph to your outfit like jewellery.

Big or small, understated or over the top, nothing will boost your outfit like jewellery. If you’re dressing simple, go for a statement necklace or a pair of chandelier earrings. If you’re dressing glitzy, a simple chain can make all the difference rather than a big, ornate piece, tone it down when you need your clothes to take centre stage.

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WORDS BY OLIVIA TUFFREY

PRETTYCHIC THINGS

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British blogger ‘prettychicthings’

How did you get into blogging and when?

‘In my second year of Uni started up my blog.

I started out on Instagram and then got so into it I decided the next step was making a website. It came about due to the ridiculous amount of makeup and skincare I was buying all the time as trying out new things and brands is something I’m addicted to.

My student loan didn’t like my obsession but I did! I was constantly telling my friends what they should use and how they should look after their skin. The fashion side just started happening naturally, as fashion and beauty kind of come as a pair. But yes, like any girl I love to shop, so making naughty purchases and then photographing them and writing about them became a beloved hobby. I also studied fashion promotion so it was constantly around me.’

What are your 5 favourite fashion bloggers?

That’s a hard one. There are too many good bloggers out there I follow on social media but if I had to chose five these are the ladies that definitely stick out to me…

‘Vicky Heiler – Bikinis and Passports Jessie Bush – We the people style Sarah Donaldson – Harper and Harley Lucy WilliamsFashion Me Now Camille Charrier – Camille over the Rainbow’ Does it ever become stressful and a chore rather than a pleasure/hobby? How? ‘No, not really. It doesn’t take up too much of my life and I only do things I like; where’s the fun in writing about things you’re not passionate about? It can become more of a chore when brands are pushy and annoying about the exact content they want you to post and when you should post though. That can then become a bit of a hindrance as I work/ study at the same time. I like to be flexible and share content when I want too, as after all it is my blog and my creative space.’

What are your 3 favourite high-street and 3 favourite high-end clothing brands?

I am a big big lover of both high-street and high-end s‘Highstreet- Mango, Zara and COS DesignerTemperley London, Chloe and Emilia Wickstead’ What do you enjoy most and and least about being a blogger?

‘That’s a hard one… I really enjoy creating flat-lays with beauty products and editing them to the perfect aesthetic.

I don’t dislike much about blogging but if I had to chose, I least enjoy how you have to constantly be on it or you get left behind and that’s when I feel stressed.’

What’s your most loved lipstick, perfume and skin care product this month?

‘Another hard one! I am a massive make up phonetic but if I really had to choose it would definitely be Bobbi Brown’s Luxe lip colour in ‘almost bare’- IT’S AMAZING. My go to perfume and scent that everyone knows me by is– Miller and Harris, Rose Silence. Lastly, my favourite skincare product this month has got to be Aesop parsley seed face mask.’

What fashion items are on your christmas list this year?

‘Bose wireless headphones (if that counts as fashion…) Some black boots ( you can never have too many ) a matching pyjama set, and a big backpack to fit my gym gear and laptop in.’

How did you build your social media following?

‘At first I thought it would be hard, and I was partly right. Most people just want followers without having to follow a large amount but the trick is simply by engaging with other people, posting frequently, liking others images and sharing relatable things. That way you’re supporting others whilst getting a little something back on your own accounts and site.’

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uk& NEWs around the world Train Fares are on the Rise

Train fairs in Britain will go up by 3.4%, announced by train companies. This is the largest increase for five years.

“Another kick in the teeth” Unions said, UK passengers are paying the highest fares in Europe. It’d be understandable if the trains actually operated smoothly but with delayed and rammed-out trains, where the rail industry put private profit before safety.

California Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate Ferocious winds which turned into an explosive wildfire that has resulted in nearly 8,000 homes to be evacuated in southern California, this could soon threaten a city of more than 100,000.

The fire broke out on Monday the 4th December. Only one death recorded so far.

Fire fighters and aircraft from neighbouring cities pledged to help through the darkness and winds. Nearly 180,000 customers of Southern California Edison in the Ventura country area are without service

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Harvey Weinstein Investigations Moves Forward Film producer Harvey Weinstein has received numerous allegations of bullying, degrading, sexual harassment, assault and rape. Over 50 women have made allegations which triggered a social media campaign called #metoo. NYPD chief Robert Boyce said “the case is going forward right now” they have no idea how long it’s going to take but they have got the ball rolling. Some of the celebrities involved include Angelina Jolie, Rose McGowan, Cara Delevingne and Kate Beckinsale this is just 4 out of a possible 50.

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VLOGGER VICTORIOUS

WORDS BY ERIN O’CAIN

SOPHIE HANNAH RICHARDSON

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Sophie Hannah Richardson is a 27 year old blogger/vlogger. Best known for her signature blue hair youtube tutorials and weekly vlogs.

She began her YouTube journey months after graduating in 2013 after finishing her degree at Solent with a 1st now, with more than 130k subscribers she’s taking the digital world by storm. Carbon had the chance to interview the YouTube sensation about her life at uni and beyond.

that have helped me get to where I have today such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Illustrator right down to using a DSLR camera. I had a great group of friends throughout university too and really balanced the study and free time.

What course did you study? And that made you choice that specific course? I studied BA (Hons) Fashion with Photography because I had a really passion for fashion, editorial shoots and when I started University I wanted to become a Fashion Photographer.

What did you wished you’d know whist in first year? I wish I had known about blogging back then as I would have loved to have begun a blog throughout University.

What advice would you give to a first year? Definitely live in Halls, you will meet lots of people there and they will be your friends throughout your whole university experience.

Is there anything you wish you’d learnt at uni which you had to learn yourself What was your uni experience like? after? How to look after your accounts I loved University, I learnt lots of skills when self-employed would have really

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been great to have how that works.

Any regrets whilst at uni? None at all, I believe things happen for a reason.

Did you do well at the start of uni?

Fail or A*? I was really passionate about my course and my work and always worked hard. Throughout University I was achieving 2.1/1st and graduated with a 1st.

Freshers week? Over the toilet or one night stand? I’m 100% an over the toilet girl. If you ask anyone I was at University with I had the worst hangovers out of everyone and would always throw up! Still happens now, which is why I don’t drink much anymore.

Uni friendships? Life long friends or just during uni? I still love to keep in touch with some of my friends from University, however others have gone their own separate way.

What advice would you give to an aspiring blog/vlogger? It’s hard to start, but keep persevering and you will get somewhere with it. It takes time and it’s all about consistency. It’s also great to have a niche too so try to think why people should watch your videos or read your blogs over everyone else.

How do you stand out with your blog and on youtube? I think my blue hair helps this. I didn’t dye it because I wanted it to be my niche, I’ve had coloured hair for years.

However it’s sort of become my signature look now. I also love to focus on a few key themes such as glitter, face jewels, festivals, hair tutorials - so that way people will hopefully come to me for those things.

Whats your next step for your career? I recently launched a beauty brand called Sophie Hannah Beauty as when the blogging dies down who knows when - I refuse to go back to full time work, so hopefully will have my brand to fall back on .

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career? Do you see yourself blog babies etc. Or do you have a set dream job? I would like to think blogging will be my permanent career but you just don’t know where it’s going to go.

In the future if I have children, I would definitely have to start a blog for my child!

Do you spend a lot to maintain your youtube? Not really, I get gifted a lot of products from brands so that helps. Obviously camera equipment can be expensive, but there are some great, affordable cameras to kick start a youtube channel.

What have been some of your best opportunities? Wow, you know what, I feel so blessed that I’ve have some amazing opportunities. Best ones... I got to attend Coachella with Claires, I worked closely with L’Oreal on their launch of Colorista - I’m on the front of their Indigo shade box, I’ve travelled with brands to different countries, honestly so many great things.

Who have been the best brands that you’ve worked with?

L’Oreal, Claires, Google

What has been your favourite gift from a brand? And what sort of freebies do you get? I get gifted anything from clothing and beauty products to mobile phones.

Best gift... Probably a Google Pixel 1 and 2 phone What’s your worst habit? Taking on so much work! Because it eventually all gets on top of me What advice would you give the Carbon Youtube Channel? (We haven’t started it yet but it will be in production in the new term) Make videos you think people want to see - ask yourself, would you watch your video?

What do your friends and family think of your career? They still can’t grasp it. I try and educate them but they’re still baffled by it all.

Is anyone else in your family a blogger/vlogger?

No, just me!

Sophie is a real talent and inspiration. She proves with hard work and determination you really can succeed.

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BEAUTY AND THE

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EMILY FISHER INTERVIEW

Do you have a beauty icon?

Daily skincare?

I have a lot of beauty icon’s...there are so many beautiful people that we’re exposed to every day now (thanks to social media) however I always seem to say Rosie Huntington Whitely because she is absolutely gorgeous and so is her makeup range with M&S.

I use Garnier Micellar water to remove my makeup, then cleanse with Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish.

I also use the matching Liz Earle moisturiser, then always try to pop some eye cream on too before bed!

What’s your go to makeup?

Bad beauty habits?

Go to makeup has to be simple! I use Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue all over my skin, a touch of Nars concealer, Benefit Roller lash mascara and my favourite brow product, Soap & Glory Brow Archery. Something to make me look a little more awake, but nothing too heavy. I save that for a night out.

Probably forgetting to remove my makeup after a night out! Ever since I’ve been at uni this is an awful habit i’ve got into! I know how important it is to take your makeup off before you go to sleep, but somehow, I always forget after a night out...oops!

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What is your dream job and why?

I’m still slightly unsure on this (hence why I’m at uni studying a course that covers lots of different areas in the beauty industry). I’d love to do YouTube as my full time job, I think that would be the dream however I’ve also grown a strong passion for writing since starting the Beauty Promotion course at uni, so maybe something to do with that!

What was the last song you downloaded?

The best beauty tip I’ve ever learned is probably how important it is to moisturise... face and body! My mum taught me this from a young age and is something I’ve done ever since. I use the Liz Earle face cream and Body Shop Body Butter all over my body twice a day!

Do you remember your first make- up item?

I can’t remember the very first makeup product I owned, but I do remember always visiting Claire’s accessorise with my Mum and Sister, Amber. We used to always lust after the packs of flavoured lipgloss and roll on glitters!

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The last song I downloaded is one I’m currently obsessed with... ‘Come on get higher’ by Matt Nathanson. It was playing in a cafe a few days ago and ever since, I can’t stop listening to it.

What is the best beauty tip you’ve ever learned, and who was it from?

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MALE GROOMING

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Morning Routine

ump in the shower and start off shampooing the hair to get rid of any excess product, then follow up with a conditioner to get hair moisturised.

Carbon On Campus recommends the zingy ‘Neville Strengthening Shampoo & Conditioner’ (£12). This shampoo is full of amino acids to help hair folicles strengthen.

Next, prep the skin by using ‘Dr Jackson’s Face Oil’ (£30). A daily oil which tackles everything from dry patches to redness to shaving rash. If you suffer with acne try using La Roche- Posay Effaclar Duo (£16). This cream is a miracle worker for clearing up spots, scars and preventing future imperfections.

Why not try using an eye cream. Heres a little tip, if you keep the face wet when applying this will help lock in moisture.

We recommend ‘Clinique for men antiage eycream’ (£27). This cream delivers intense hydration to reduce the appearance of dark circles and under-eye puffiness.

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Next use some ‘Optrex eyebrighting drops’. With this ingenious product you can officially say goodbye to tired eyes.

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Spray heat protectant onto the hair before

styling this will prevent any damage. We recommend using ‘Label.M heat protection spray’ (£11.01). This product helps shield against damage caused by heat styling and UV rays with the latest innovation in heat protection technology. Apply to wet hair before styling.

To style hair once washed, select hairdryer on hot heat and use paddle brush to guide the hair into place. Once styled, switch the hairdryer onto cold heat to set the hair.

Then apply ‘original Mineral C-Paste’ (£22.50).

This hairstyling product contains coconut oil to keep hair in check.

Next, set hair in place with hairspray. Hold the can about 20cm away. We recommend using Redken Styling Hairspray Quick Dry (£8.30).

Finally, Spritz your favourite aftershave.

Carbon on Campus recommends ‘Boss Bottled Tonic’ fragrance for men’. The new fresh fragrance reveals a ‘new facet of modern masculinity, inviting the Man of Today to take a moment to refocus on his way to success.’

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MAKEUP TRENDS SPING 2018 This month, CARBON ON CAMPUS Beauty Team run down the spring beauty trends you’ll be wearing in 2018. From crystals under the eyes (Dries Van Noten) to Mermaid vibes (Emporio Armaini) we reveal the up and coming makeup trends

THE GLOW UP This look oozes radiance whilst giving your complexion a subtle but stunning look. The models walking for Altuzarra worked a “Parisian” inspired look. Wearing Mac’s extra dimension skinfisnish in show Gold on the cheekbones this look was then completed by the addition of brown mascara and a wash of the upcoming Basic Bitch pallets through the lash lines.

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Aqua tinted eyes at Tadashi Shoji are giving us all the mermaid feels. This intense kick of colour draws attention to the upper and lower lash line. By adding a pop of colour to an everyday makeup look your outfit is instantly enhanced and you can walk the streets feeling like a queen.

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Graphic eyeliner Graphic eyeliner is the bold new beauty trend for spring 2018. The head turning eyeliner has made an appearance everywhere and anywhere. The delicate feline flick has been replaced for something altogether more graphic. This trend calls for a more experimental approach, the likes of Fendi and Tom Ford show a statement look with an edgy ‘thumb print’ eyeliner element.

STAtement You can never go wrong with a classic red lip. This look paired with minimal barely-there eyes teams up to be an effortless creation. Badgley Mischka hit the nail on the head this year with their signature look, simple but effective.

CRystals to die for Diamonds really are a girls best friend. Jewel encrusted eyes, paired with minimal makeup are a match made in heaven. At Dries Van Noten, Peter Philips used rhinestones to decorate models’ faces, most strikingly around the eyes.

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOSIE PHILIPS

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY NISHA HAQ; WORDS BY EMILY BATTERS

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF:

NISHA HAQ Young creatives that want inspiration in the photographic industry will be curious as to what it takes to be successful in this area. Nisha Haq informs us on her experiences and gives her top tips. Nisha Haq is an award winning lifestyle and wedding photographer. Previously being a student at Southampton solent university, she has since graduated and gone on to have great career success.

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What course did you study at uni?

BA (Hons) Photography – graduated in 2014 What did you wish you knew in your first year?

I wish I understood the importance of having business skills in first year. I did have some freelance experience during the summer holidays but I feel I would have been more proactive in looking for more freelance opportunities, for example with Solent Creatives working on more live briefs and getting to grips with the client side of things.

How did you know that you wanted to get into photography?who was your inspiration?

I’ve always been interested in photography from a young age, since I was 13 when I got my first digital camera. I enjoyed the social aspect that the camera offered when taking portraits and that really influenced me. I felt people came together for a photo and wanted that moment to be captured. Photographers like Helmut Newton, Annie Leibovitz, Ellen Von Unwerth, Steve McCurry, Tim Walker and Thomas Struth are some of the photographers I admire.

Did you gain any skills at uni that you use in your job everyday? was your course valuable to you?

Having a strong understanding of composition, technique, colour, and refining the photographic eye is important to have that background knowledge when I’m shooting. University is a platform to discover what and who you want to be. My degree helped launch me into becoming a freelance photographer, writing essays, delving into the theory of photography, I don’t think I would have appreciated what I do as much.

Additionally, I would attribute my interest in starting a business when I founded a social enterprise with

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two friends, a photography magazine that raised money for the end of year degree show, Penta Prism, for my university course. Having no previous business skills, it was a great test to see what I was capable of. Having the initial support from my course to create the magazine was invaluable.

If you could go back would you change any of your time at uni?

I don’t think I would. The only thing I wished I were more confident in was knowing I was going to become a commercial photographer/entrepreneur rather than a fine art photographer. There are various ways to make a living from the same tool.

However I don’t have any regrets as I had to go through the whole process to get to where I am today!

Since leaving university, how did you build your customer base, community/network?

I think the main things I’ve done to enable my business to grow have been a mixture of networking and online marketing. Talking to people, seeing what services I can offer and getting my name out there online through my website, blogging, directories, building my portfolio and social media.

Is a blog essential to building a relationship with clients and promoting your business?

I do believe in the power of blogging. For me, photography is storytelling and the best way to convey that online is through blogging. I also find it’s a place where I can be personal and open about my experiences and it’s a great way for clients to see the journey over the years.

Did you have a blog running throughout university?.

I had various blogs that I worked on during university, mainly on arts and culture as well as my photography so it helped develop my technical and creative skills when it came to blogging such as design, writing style and marketing.

Did anything happen in your career that you wouldn’t have expected/planned for being a student?

I couldn’t have predicted running my photography business full-time and winning a national freelancing award within 3 years of graduating from my degree. It’s something I would have thought could happen in 10 years!

Could you tell us a little bit about your freelance photographer of the year award? And how you got there?

The award was for IPSE (Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) UK Freelancer of the Year Aspire Award 2017. it was great to be acknowledged for the work I’ve done for my business. The award itself recognises ‘the up and coming talent amongst the youngest, most ambitious freelancers. I thought I’d give it a go and see what happens. I mainly entered to meet new people and learn more about freelancing and it’s an amazing surprise to win at the end of it all.

Did you always know the style of photography you wanted to go into, for example you specialize in weddings and lifestyle, what made you make this decision?

I knew I wanted to work with people so a portrait photographer seemed to be the most logical path.

In June 2015 I photographed a wedding as a guest.

The bride & groom had said they preferred my photos to the official photographer’s! This filled me with much confidence and I already loved the buzz from

events and the social aspect of meeting new people so weddings & lifestyle was a great fit for my personality & passion as no wedding was the same!

What advice would you give to students studying photography?

To gain as much experience in as much as you can! It’s hard to know what you want to be unless you try and discover what you don’t like to do and then it can be an elimination process.

Network as much you can. Surround yourself with people you can learn from, be inspired from and also people who could be your potential clients in the future so you can hopefully work with them!

Best opportunities that your career has given you?

Being successful in two entrepreneurial funding panels for my photography business. Without this investment I wouldn’t have been able to purchase all the technical equipment needed such as upgrading my camera, lenses, computer, hard drives etc. as well as invest in marketing. Having self-belief is one of the most important things in your career.

Any other career successes or moments you’d like to share?

Having a 6-page editorial spread of my work in the first magazine; some such magazine Being selected as a finalist out of 3,313 image entries for the One Eyeland International Photography Awards in 2015.

Shortlisted as a Semi-Finalist for the Venus Hampshire Awards 2017 for Customer Service and talent female business leaders.

Exhibiting in London, New York and Southampton during my BA Photography degree.

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ith a new year dawning, ambitious resolutions and goals are racing through our minds. “I want to be more productive”, “I want to learn a new skill” and the big one… “I want to eat more healthily”.

Countless amounts of people share the same resolution to adapt their lifestyle and eat better. For some this is easier than others. Students have all the excuses in the world: lined up, ready to defend the reasoning for the lack of effort and highly probable, failed attempt at a new years resolution.

Eating healthily shouldn’t be seen as hard work or a chore. Simple recipes and ways of throwing food together can be revolutionary in helping the seemingly difficult task of eating healthier, become part of your standard eating habits.

Finding inspiration to motivate your goals can redefine your outlook on resolutions, but where can you find this inspiration? Looking past the end of your nose often helps. As a collective

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students get comfortable with their eating habits. Sticking to what you’re used to and what’s simple is dangerous, but an easy trap to fall into. The word ‘easy’ when associated with food often communicates unhealthiness.

By branching out and reading recipe books or watching cooking shows, provides insight into how you creatively can develop the food you eat; keeping cooking healthy and exciting.

Eating healthily comes with a cost, which as a student, doesn’t bode well. However, knowing the various possibilities of what basic ingredients can serve opens a world of exciting, healthy food options. Focusing on breakfast, the key meal to kick starting your day, there are endless choices for quick, healthy dishes based on two ingredients that any student is sure to have; eggs and bread! Here’s 5 different, speedy, breakfast options guaranteed to fill you up and support that healthy new years goal.

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SCRAMBLED EGG You will need: - 3 eggs - 1 slice of bread - pinch of salt and pepper - butter - frying pan Making scrambled eggs is as simple as a recipie can get. To start, put a piece of bread into the toaster. Whilst your bread is toasting, pop a small blob of butter into your frying pan, turn the hob on to a medium heat and crack your eggs into the pan. Using a spatular or wooden spoon, simply keep the eggs moving by stirng them around the pan. After a minute of doing this, BAM... light, fluffy scrambled eggs!

Take your toast out of the toaster, butter (if desired), place your scrambled eggs on top, a lightly season with salt and pepper.

Easy, quick, HEALTHY!

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EGGs & soliders

You will need:

- 2 eggs - Water

- Saucepan

- Ladle

Much like when cooking a boil egg, the first steps require a saucepan and bolting the water on the hob. Once the water is boiling, cautiously place the eggs into the bubbling water - be careful not to crack the eggs, as they could leak and in turn ruin the outcome. After placing the eggs in the water, leave them to boil for 2 minutes. When the time has finished remove the pan from the heat, set to the side and cover with a lid. Set the timer for a further 6 minutes and once thats complete you should have the perfectly cooked, runny egg. Along side some toast, this is a wonderful easy meal, bound to satisfy a hungry tummy in the morning.

Omellette You will need:

- 3 eggs - Pinch of salt pepper - Cheese - Anything you want to throw in - Oven proof frying pan

Omelette’s are amazing, they take little effort and taste amazing! The best thing about them… you can put in whatever you like! To start, crack the eggs into a bowl and beat together till the mixture is one colour. Chop up any ingredients you wish to throw in, so that they’re ready and waiting to include. On a medium heat, add the eggs to a frying pan and shortly after doing so scatter your chosen toppings over the mixture. Whilst the omelette is cooking through, pre heat the grill.

Once the omelette is predominantly cooked through, add a layer of cheese to the top and place under the grill for around 3 minutes. Take out and enjoy your creation once the entirety of the omelette is cooked and when the cheese is beautifully golden on top.

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french toast

You Will Need: - 1 lge Egg - 1/4 cup Milk - 1 tsp Vanilla Extract - 1/4 tsp Cinnamon - 3 slices Bread (preferably white, we aren’t counting calories in this blog!)

- Fork - Frying pan - Shallow square container (makes coating the bread in the mixture easier) - Spatular - Measuring jug/Scales - Measuring spoons Prep for this dish starts with the egg mixture, crack the egg into a container, beat vigorously with a fork and leave to the side. Measure out your cinnamon, vanilla and milk and stir those ingredients into the beaten eggs. Next, soak the first slice of bread in the egg mixture, making sure that the entire piece is covered and dense with sweet goodness. Whilst doing this, warm up the frying pan to a medium level. Either melt a bit of butter, or add a splash of oil to your pan - this will help to prevent the french toast from sticking to the bottom. Move the first slice of toast from the egg mixture to your warmed frying pan. As this is cooking, prep the second piece of toast by repeating the coating step. To cook the french toast through, it should take roughly 3mins with flipping the bread over every so often in between this time. Repeat these steps accordingly to how many servings you’re making. And THAT’S ALL IT TAKES!

EGG mayo You will need:

- 3 eggs

- Mayonaise

- Pinch of salt and pepper - Water

- Saucepan

- Medium sized bowl

- Fork To start this marvellous creation, fill the saucepan 3/4 full with water, place it on the hob and bring to the boil. Once the water is bubbling vigorously, gently place the eggs into the water using a ladle. Set a timer for 7 minutes. After this time has passed, remove the eggs from the water - once again using the ladle and cool under cold running water.

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A TASTE OF AMBITION AN INTERVIEW WITH HEAD CHEF DINA SPENCER- wWW.DINASPENCER.CO.UK It’s 4:20pm on a brisk winters afternoon and I’m sat in Mettricks. An artsy cafe situated on Southampton’s famous Above Bar street. Seated on a high stool positioned to the side of the bar, i’m immersed in the buzzing atmosphere, surrounded by families, friends and locals chatting away over warm beverages. Silver tin buckets filled with pillar candles and cacti adorn the tables. As a group of long bare bulbs dimly light the cafe, mason jars of brown and white sugar sit by the side of me, reflecting the urban decor of the open room. Rustic and real, the exposed metal framing of the ceiling and the dark chocolate brown leather armchairs create a warm friendly environment.

Walking towards me is head chef Dina Spencer, quirky and inviting, she sits with me to discuss her journey to becoming professional head chef and her passions for the art. Growing up in Southampton, 24 year old Dina started her culinary journey roughly 10 years ago. After leaving school, at the age of 15 she was thrown into the “pretty crazy” world of cooking after working her way up from KP, to waitressing and so on. “I fell in love with cooking, I was fascinated by chefs, absolutely love them. How they just… all this chaos and then suddenly they just create something amazing really artistically. It’s crazy amazing, really just great!”

When did you know you wanted to be a chef?

“Well I fell into it, I literally fell into it. One day I was waitressing, at grand cafe actually in Southampton, and they were short of a desert chef and obviously where I was always the runner in the kitchen, they were like ‘Dina I, I need your help” and I was like “Yeaaah, i’ll do it!” and then two seconds later it just excelled from there.

I just got the adrenaline buzz and was like “YEAH, I did this, i’ve actually done this! This is insane!” I went home

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that night and was like “Mum, Dad, i’m going to be a chef” - they laughed at me. they said “You’re the most clumsiest, craziest human being, how are you going to survive, you’re going to come out with no limbs, no fingers” and well here to this day, I’m holding up alright!

“It’s the heat, the rush! Instead of being tired, you’re buzzing. the people, the atmosphere, that’s what gets me going!”

When you get home, what do you like to cook?

“NO!” I don’t like to cook. When I get home, Pot noodle, anything, I’m a normal human being, I am. People frown upon this, but pizza, dominoes it depends, if i have a day off, then yeah obviously i’ll cook a really nice meal, but if i didn’t have the spare time, i’m straight in that cupboard, straight on the phone, going “ get me this pizza, right now!” If I’m at a friends house and they’re cooking dinner, I’m the first person to start getting involved and being like “you’re not doing this right, you’re not doing that right, just sit down... i’ll do it!” and they ask me shall I add this, shall I add that, and they ask me all these questions which I find really endearing most of the time, but then i’m like, “can someone just cook for me?!” It’s great and I do cook when i have the spare time, but when you get home after work you know it’s crazy, really crazy. I’ve done 18 hour shifts straight and the first thing you want to do is have a nice bath, a lovely cup of tea and go to bed, and that’s it!

It’s reality, it’s what’s convenient! Nowadays it’s so easy to go “ can you get me this?”, cheese on toast, winner!

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But there is a nutritional value to keep in mind.

Eating well sustaining a balance diet, because otherwise you will crash and burn, and I have many a time.

What’s your favourite kitchen gadget?

That’s real hard to answer really, because it depends on what i’m making but it would defiantly be a kitchen aid, you know? I love making fresh meringues and macaroons, quite a lot of french cuisine, i love baking and anything like that. That is one of my biggest passions if i can do it by scratch.

It’s a very long process, but if you do it right, it’s worth everything; it’s absolute indulgence.

Any advice to someone coming into the industry, I know that you’re experience and journey has been different, but is there anything that stands out?

Yeah absolutely , I was shell shocked when I was

given my head chef position, but in a retrospect I think everyone needs to be very strong willed.

There’s a lot of heat, a lot of tempers a lot of emotions flying round. One day you might be having the best time where everyone’s laughing, having great banter and generally a really great day, and then the next is high on heat, you walk in and think “ wow, this atmosphere is intense!” - you know?!

You have to have a solid bounce back attitude, If you have a bad day, learn from it and move on straight away. Do not dwell on it, it’s such a fast paced thing, one minute someone’s screaming at you, the next they’re cuddling you and giving you a kiss on the cheek. But that’s what keeps me going, if you’re willing to put in the work it’s going to pay off!

My chefs look at me and think i’m crazy, but I hysterically laugh when something really bad happens and they think “ errrr, okay is she going to have a melt down? Is she going to shout at you sometime soon?”

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But I just laugh and go, “right, lets move on, right lets go” and my favourite saying is “ Right, lets go!” and I literally clap and everyone looks at me and goes “ okay she’s alight, she can see this through”. It’s when I go silent that everyone goes “ Oh NO!”

“You have to have a solid bounce back attitude, but if you’re willing to put in the work it’s going to pay off!”

What inspires you inside and out of the kitchen?

The most important thing that inspires me is when I get new staff. When I conduct interviews and I’ve had many people come up to me that have said “look, I have never worked in a kitchen before, but iI really want to know how!”and that inspires me straight away. It gives me a kick, that’s how I started and I didn’t expect to be a chef, I didn’t expect to be involved with anything in the catering industry. I wanted to be a tattoo artist, and all of a sudden, i’m doing something artist still and very creative, but a complete different aspect. It’s crazy to know I’ve turned a KP, for example, I took on this girl, Coral, one of my chefs, and said “ I’m going to teach you the basics and if you can appreciate and tolerate that for a certain period of time then 100% i will help you to progress. She is now a junior sue. I love sharing my knowledge and looking at others lives that reflect my journey.

Earlier you touched on French cuisine and baking, is there anywhere you’ve travelled or would like to travel to for inspiration, the culture, the food?

I’ve traveled to Paris a lot, I don’t know why, but from a very young age I was always fascinated, the whole Parisian dream and then when I started out as a chef, I

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was actually a desert chef. I was instantly inspired by traditional food so then obviously I wanted to get into pastries, I wanted to learn all the basics, it’s a very hard task to make something as simple as a croissant. You know, it’s as simple as you think, it’s the right temperatures, the right air room, the timing and everything. The pasty itself, if you don’t have the right butter, then that’s it, you know, you’re done; it wont grow, it wont have the right consistency throughout. I took myself a year ago to Paris and I booked myself into a cooking course, a patisserie course and whilst out there I learnt everything from scratch and it was insane, incredible, I was then walking around Paris eating my own croissant, living the dream.

Everyone nowadays is more willing to learning when it comes to cooking, and i’m no exception. I want to progress, I want that knowledge, I want to be a sponge. If I don’t know it, I will find out, one way or another!

Do you have a favourite ingredient to work with? Something that you love to work with, a spice? A herb?

Nutmeg! Netmeg! Yeah, you can incorporate nutmeg in a lot of different ways! A lot of people think thats it’s christmassy and it can only be used for certain things in certain dishes, but you could make a cheese sauce for example and add a bit of nutmeg and then its got that little kick, something a little different, that flavour that makes it quite moorish.

Follow Dina through her growing website: www.dinaspencer.co.uk

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Close to the finish line An Interview with Sam Gooderham Scared about what the future might hold? Always wondered what students get up to on their year abroad? The time for what happens on tour stays on tour is no more! We speak to third year music student Sam Gooderham who chose the option of taking a year abroad to Norway, experiencing what its like to work out in the industry.

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Third year music student at University of Southampton, Sam Gooderham recently finished a year out in Bergen, Norway working in multiple elements of the music industry and is here to give us an insight.

Studying at the Grieg Academy, Sam enjoyed a slightly wet and snowy year experiencing event managing, composing music for different projects and performing in front of many.

With plenty of experience moving around, Sam finally found the right place at the University of Southampton after dropping out of De Montfort in Leicester when studying sound recording. Sam describes himself as always being a nerd, enjoying maths and science at school, whilst leaning closely to studying languages as opposed to music. However, luckily for Sam he still got to test out his skills throughout his year abroad. Now Sam is currently studying composition in different forms, for instance more commercial pieces and then much more classical pieces, arts administration and opera of the 1600s. Quite a mix! As well as studying aesthetics and musical theatre in this coming semester.

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So what did a typical day in the life look like in Norway? Well luckily for us Sam has just the answer.

With a very light timetable of consisting of lectures only on a Wednesday, Sam would aim to get up for about nine every day with a ‘slightly-depressing bowl of cereal and an unreliable shower.’

Did Sam get the train or bus to where he needed to be? Nope! The tram was the mode of transport that Sam chose to go into the university library where he would work for the majority of the day. Reinforcing British stereotypes, Sam would choose to go to a lecture via the ‘student house’ for a free cup of tea, as I’m sure we all would!

The end of the day would consist of a dinner, followed up by either a Skype call with his girlfriend or playing pool with friends in the halls common room, also known as the Klubb!

Sam spent a lot of his time on live projects throughout his time away, all which contributed heavily to the city and made a large impact on their daily lives. No pressure at all!

Sam’s first project consisted of being involved with the Reformasjonsbyen 2017 festival. A festival which was a celebration by the Church of Norway of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. This mini-competition was held for the composition students to write a short jingle for the event.

No surprise here that Sam’s was the winner! This jingle performed every week in the spring, and then in March a longer piece of his was performed alongside pieces by other students.

Now not many of us are that great with responsibility so who knows how Sam does it. Borealis, another music festival, imposed a big responsibility on Sam despite not having that much experience. Handling the organisation of the events in the run up, on the night of the concert having to produce, making sure everyone was in the right place at the right time. This was difficult as multiple performances were in different areas of an art gallery, all needed to sync up together for a fluid event.

However it was completed and according to Sam; ‘the most stressful night of my life but was well worth it’!

Even with all the work that Sam seemed to be doing, he still managed to have a lot of free time to explore more of the beautiful country. With many mountains around there was always time for hiking with friends, some mountains big, some small, and some absolutely

huge! Excercise seemed to be the much better option out in Norway compared to going out drinking as its far too expensive! Occasional trips were made with friends and the girlfriend to anywhere cheap they could find! These places included Oslo, the Faroe Islands, Gdansk, Szczecin and Tromsø, which wasn’t cheap but there were hopes of seeing the northern lights. Sadly of which failed! Also part of a student organisation, Sam helped put on gigs which consisted of the occasional Friday night checking tickets and drinking tea!

We wish Sam luck in his final year at university and his future, hopefully composing music for video games.

So, if anyones thinking about a year, placement or internship abroad then this hopefully gives you some insight! They’re also great ways to experiment in different fields of your chosen industry and a great opportunity to look in to.

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For the first time since music consumption started being measured, rock was surprisingly not the most popular overall genre.

Hip-Hop has taken a lead on rock by 2.5% of music consumption.

The biggest names in Hip-Hop have been releasing top hit plays, giving Hip-Hop the recognition and popularity it deserves.

To understand why hip-hop is such a big trend today, we must first understand its origins.

Hip-hop started as a cultural movement in the 1970’s however not gaining the recognition it deserved until the 1980’s. It originated from predominately African American’s throughout the South Bronx section of New York city and is an art form that incorporates rhythmic and rhyming speech, accompanied by a ‘breakdown’ part of a song.

This is usually the part that is completely instrumental, only containing instruments, these being mainly drum and bass. Hiphop is usually made up of four different elements. Turntabling, MCing, Graf and B-boying.

These are all factors which make hip-hop what it is today and were essential in the birth of the genre. A sweet mixture of using turntables to mix tracks, rhyming lyrics, graffiti painting and the breakdancing that accompanies it all and brings people together.

Its not all just singing and dancing though! We no that graffiti was a big part of the movement, to a point where bridges, trains and cars, all came victim to the midnight paint.

Not long after this, the artwork started being displayed in major art galleries by influential dealers in the USA, Europe and Japan. wIt’s all good looking at the hiphop influencers of today, however first we must look into who birthed hip-hop and the biggest names of its time. DJ Kool Herc, an 18 year old immigrant, would be

considered to be the first major deejay of the music. He was the person to introduce huge sound systems of his native Jamaica, where heavily percussive instruments were featured, to inner-city parties. He managed this by melding these percussive fragments with the popular dance songs throughout the USA. DJ Kool Herc influenced many other amazing people to join the industry including big names such as Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa and Grand Wizard Theodore.

Grandmaster Flash made some big breakthroughs in the production of hip-hop, by creating the needle drop technique. Whilst two tracks are playing on different turntables, one record will have the needle moved back to the start of the break while the other track continues to play. Another technique entitled ‘scratching’ was a big feature of hip-hop and people still try to re-create it today. Scratching takes place when the record is slid back and forth underneath the needle in a rhythmic fashion. This then creates the scratching noise that plays over the other track.

Whilst this is all about the music, we cannot forget the inspiring words that accompany this. Kool Herc, also known as the ‘father of modern rapping,’ was credited as the first person to do this style of singing. His spoken interjections over records often contained deep and cultural undertones, mostly reminiscing about epic histories of West African Griots, jailhouse toasts as well as dozens.

Other major pioneers of rapping included, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Kurtis Blow, and the Cold Crush Brothers.

Hip-hop became big and a noticeable movement in the music industry, predominately in the USA, was with the release of Sugarhill Gang’s song ‘Rapper’s Delight.’

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However, despite the hype at the time of the genres birth, it has never been as popular as rock or pop music. When the 21st century arrived, the music industry took a large blow to sales due to the invention of digital downloading.

It was hip-hop that ended up suffering most severely because of this, in comparison to other genres with an increasing decent in sales.

However in contrast to this, it managed to keep its spot as the dominant influence on global youth culture, and this may be one of the reasons that it is so popular today, and slowly rising as an art form.

The stereotypical outlook on hiphop today is that the music is aggressive, promoting a social rebellion, which is why its so popular with youth. However this may not be the case. Hip-hop started as a political platform to express opinions, convey circumstances and oppress conventionalities, mostly about society, the government and the treatment of blacks throughout the USA and acts as a vocal outlet for artists and listeners.

Hip-hop is now welcoming a new emotive feeling to the genre, most likely influenced by political events that have happened over the span of the year. Positive emotions are rising, other than rage, just like they were back in the 80’s. With the recent popularity of religious music and script in hip-hop, mostly exhibited by artists like Chance the Rapper, hip-hop is once again speaking out against politics, mainstream media and society, and choosing to redefine a toxic culture.

By the statistics of 2017, it looks like hip-hop is only going to grow more, becoming a much more popular genre. With the increase in political, cultural and social tensions, this only fuels the inspiration for artists, lyrics practically writing

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themselves. We can only naturally be excited about what 2018 holds for the genre of hip-hop.

We speak to Ryan Kelly, rap artist and writer, to talk about a further meaning behind hip-hop. Having a love for hip-hop because of his parents and their own interest for it, Ryan proves to us that hip-hop channels much more emotion into lyrics than people might think, the inspiration for his lyrics being introspectiveness, touching on heartbreaking personal topics from family death, to his own personal struggle with depression and suicide. These topics speak much more to youth today than ever, with the need to encourage people to seek help, and often, that can be conveyed through music.

“Hip-hop is the new rock n roll and has been for a while’ The charts are mostly now made up of hip-hop artists, who in tern, all have their own dress sense” Hip-hop has proven to speak true to people, the same way other genres have throughout the years such as psychedelic rock and disco.

Ryan describes recording as a release and a therapeutic process, whilst very collaborative when working with producers and engineers on a track.

Ryan has an up and coming music project out next year that offers a glimpse into his life, and his emotional story, so check out 9Lyf music for more of an insight.

The resurgence of hip-hop is here, happening now, and will only continue to grow. Do we have a new dominant genre of music rising to the top of the charts?

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he exhibition is being shown in the Solent Showcase. LGBTQ+ is all about emphasising diversity of sexuality and gender identity-based cultures Making Out 67-17 is a celebration of art created by people in the LGBTQ+ community in the last 50 years with artists and designers from all different backgrounds.

It brings together disciplines, images and objects to highlight the diversity and talent of the LGBTG+ communities. Each piece has a description of the artists own story or background of the piece. Before walking into the exhibition, before even knowing what the exhibition will entail you can see the showcase window, three large Victoria wardrobes, like something out of the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, this could mean anything to the passer byer but to someone who would stop and look would soon realise the story behind the ‘closets’. Nearly £10,000 of external funding awards were achieved for the show from the Art Council England and Hampshire Country Council. The exhibition was conceived and curated by Senior Lecturer for BA (Hons) Graphic Design, Steve Lannin, in partnership with the gallery’s Kate Maple.Carbon had the chance to interview Kate Maple the Solent Showcase curator; she said “The idea came from Steve Lannin, Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design who attended a conference at the Tate Gallery to discuss ways to commemorate the 50thAnniversary of the partial decriminalisation of male homosexuality in England. Steve approached the Showcase Gallery about 2 years ago to begin planning an exhibition that focussed on Design in particular.

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There have been exhibitions programmed across the country this year and Making Out is the last of these to commemorate the change in the law that was so significant. The Victoria & Albert Museum was approached to request the loan of artworks

by Derek Jarman, Alexander McQueen, Eileen Gray and Philip Johnson – we have been working with the V&A for at least a year to secure these loans. Holly Johnson is a keen supporter of the School of Art, Design and Fashion and through the SADF Director, Peter Lloyd, we were also able to secure loans from him which includes the Keith Haring work. Steve Lannin worked hard approaching other artists and designers to secure personal loans. The exhibition has been popular, quite a different audience has also been in to see the exhibition especially young adults and we have been able to link with a local LBGTQ+ group and bring them in to see the show. For some people it has been a hugely supportive and enlightening exhibition. Schools that have visited have found it particularly interesting and many younger people have enjoyed seeing the Jurassic Park image within the show.” The exhibition is really open for anyone, not just people of the LGBTQ+ community it features talented artists and designers of all ages, including the late famous Alexander McQueen. One of Alexander McQueen’s famous gold clutches is featured in the exhibition. McQueen was a huge influencer in the LGBTQ+ community. Born on the 17th March 1969, he knew from the age of six of his sexuality and came out officially to his parents when he was eighteen. Bullied

Bullied for years because he was seen as ‘different’ for years before because he was seen as different. McQueen dropped out of school at age sixteen, he found work on Savile Row, a street in London famous for offering made to order suits, first working for Anderson and Shepard, and then moved to Gieves and Hawes which was only around the corner. After getting work

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experience elsewhere he enrolled at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design. He received his M.A. in fashion design in 1992. Soon after he started his own business of designing women’s clothing. Alexander McQueen’s story is incredible, from a sixteen-year-old high school dropout to an internationally famous designer. Sadly, McQueen committed suicide on 11th February 2010 after his Mother’s funeral. His legacy will always live on, his remarkable original designs. This exhibition is in celebration of the communities and some of the hardships people go through.Kyle Bean is another artist featured in the exhibition, he is a London based artist, driven by imagery and animation with a passion for handcrafted designs and

Which came first?

The chicken or the egg? illustration. Bean’s piece is called ‘Which Came First?’; it’s a sculpture of a chicken made out of a number of cracked eggs, it illustrates the question perfectly. “I met my partner Josh at the age of 16 before I came out to anyone. At that time, I was devoted to my artistic subjects at college, but I was quite introverted and avoided discussing my sexuality with anyone.

Josh gave me the confidence to express myself in life and not just through my art. We have been together ever since and got married in 2012 amongst our family and friends” September 2017 quote from Kyle Bean himself for the exhibition. The piece was kindly donated by Bean. Another artist featured in the exhibition is Charles (Chip) Kidd, he is an American graphic designer best known for his book covers, the exhibitions features Kidd’s logo for Jurassic Park Novel, this became so popular it carried on into the production of the film adaption. Chip Kidd’s has spoken on many different talks including the 2012 Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) Conference which then resulted in a TED Talk. In an interview for Penn State College of Arts and Architecture Chip Kidd gave some advice to Graphic Design Students, this advice is pretty much relatable to any creative course. He told students to research the history of Graphic Design, this is so that you know what has been done and you can have an idea of what to do next. Kidd also mentions problem solving, you have to define the problem and then work on finding the solution from the definition of the problem.Solent Showcase were granted with a loan from the V&A of Philip Johnson’s Sony Building – New York, it was completed in 1984. It is approximately 197 meters high. His love of architecture started when he travelled Europe. “The practice of architecture is the most delightful of all pursuits. Also, next to architecture, it is the most necessary to man. One must eat, one must have shelter. Next to religious worship itself, it is the spiritual handmaiden of our deepest convictions” this is a quote from Johnson in 1976, it shows his beliefs, his sexuality shouldn’t matter in the eyes of God. Johnson also designed a new sanctuary and chapel for Dallas’ Cathedral of Hope, the nation’s largest gay and lesbian religious congregation. It reflects that the communities should be one and not be alienated from each other.

Overall this exhibition is all about celebrating and sharing the talents of the LGBTQ+ communities. Steve Lannin has worked incredibly hard over the past few years to set up this exhibition, he has really highlighted the work of each artists. The exhibition finishes on the 3rd of January, so hurry down and see for yourself. The exhibition is free so there really is no excuses.

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOSHUA MASTERS; WORDS BY GRACE POOLEY

An Interview with Joshua Masters

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So Josh, you have been travelling for a few years now, how did your love of travelling start?

It all started with World Challenge, a leading provider of life-changing school expeditions.

In 2014, there was a trip organised with my school where you go away for a month.

The trip was very expensive, we went to Borneo but had to raise all the money ourselves. I was working my arse off, dog walking (regardless of being allergic to dogs, babysitting, painting houses and any other jobs I could get hold of.

At the same time I was trying to balance my sixth form work whilst raising all this money.

Once I finished sixth form, in 2015, I went on a lads holiday to Thailand for 3 weeks as it was the same price as going to Magaluf for a week. On our last day in Thailand, we were about to get in the taxi and I turned around and told them I had changed my flights to stay for another month or so. Whilst I was out there, I got in a bit of trouble, I had to run from the country a few times because of some visa trouble and returned home.

After this, I spontaneously changed deferred

from University for a year and took a gap year.

Transport, accommodation and living costs are expensive, how do you afford to travel so frequently?

After my first trip to Thailand, I worked solidly through August, September and October. I had 3-4 jobs, I worked for co-op, I worked in a few bars, I worked at weddings and I worked at Gillingham football club, all at the same time. It was hard as I missed out, but when I look back at my travels now, it was all worth it.

After working manically, I used the money I earned to go to Kenya for 3 months to volunteer, it was so cheap, I was only spending about £50 a week. I then came home and went on a family skiing holiday.

Whilst my mum was drunk, she managed to get me a job working out there, so when my family left I stayed for the whole ski season!

I have managed to make a lot of my trips cheap by volunteering and working for my accommodation and food. I also slept rough a lot to avoid accommodation costs, for example I’ve slept outside in hammocks and tents a few times. I also cut travel costs by buying my own motorbike to use for a while, then I sold it for the same price as I bought it.

“I also did camp America which was insane as I worked for 8 weeks, then I was able to travel America for a month with the money I earned.

Now that I am improving as a videographer, I have been abroad a few times on various shoots which is good fun.”

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Now for the frequently asked question, where is your favourite location you have visited and why?

Myanmar, hands down is my favourite location. Everyone was so friendly and willing to help you out at any opportunity. It is also very untouched by tourism, this appealed to me a lot as I was able to mingle with the locals.

It is somewhere that travellers are more interested in the culture rather than getting drunk.

You’ve been to a lot of places but I am sure you have a few places you would still love to visit, where is one?

Strangely, I would love to visit North Korea, somewhere a bit crazy. My mum and I actually signed up to do the marathon but it got cancelled the year we wanted to go.

How do you manage to travel so much and handle uni work and commitments?

I try not to travel during uni time, only for work related things. In November I went to Belfast to shoot some promotion videos for a charity, thankfully I managed to book it in during my reading week.

It is all about planning ahead and organising. I mainly love to go away for a long time in the summer, I have some big things planned for next summer which we’ll be making a documentary on.

Have you done any charity work whilst travelling or is it purely for enjoyment?

I have done a fair amount of charity work, one place I have done it is Kenya. My mums friend owns an orphanage out there, so I went and helped her out and made a few promotional video for her too. I don’t class it as work if I enjoy it, it benefits me but also the charity so you can’t really go wrong.

On your Instagram you have some amazing photos, is photography something you’ve always been interested in?

I always wanted to be an engineer, like my dad, but I ended up completely flunking my AS levels and got terrible grades in Maths and Physics. Whilst I was in Thailand, I brought my GoPro with me but wasn’t so confident with taking photos, I then met a Dutch girl named Odette (@omnivagant) and

she took photos that were incredible. Her photos inspired me, I ditched the GoPro and invested in a fairly cheap dslr. But looking back at photos I originally took, I can really see how far I have come in terms of content I am creating in video and picture.

Do you embrace the travelling life and stay rough or do you prefer a bit of luxury?

Stay rough… always! I have done a lot of couch surfing, staying with locals on their floor, camping and cheap hostels. I have never stayed in a hotel whilst travelling on my own terms.

What advice would you give to students wanting to travel, where would you suggest they start?

The backpackers paradise is Thailand, it is so easy to get around and so many itineraries to follow. But really, just stop thinking about it and do it! Get a job, save up some money, plan a date and then just go for it.

Do you have any tips on how to save money whilst travelling?

Volunteer for accommodation at your chosen destination or even work there depending on how much time you’re there.

There is schemes called WWOOFing, where you work on farms. Camp outside to save money on accommodation or always opt for hostels. Use the website Hostelworld to find the cheapest deals.

When you feel comfortable, start couch surfing, just make sure to read reviews from past experiences. I nearly ended up staying with a nudist because I didn’t read his information. Thank god I missed that one. Be careful on alcohol intake, that will literally drink up your money (pardon the pun).

What is your realest advice about travelling?

Travelling isn’t always as glamourous as you think. You can spend hours on horribly cramped sleeper buses, I spent 27 hours on one. I ended up in the middle of nowhere on a wooden hospital bed in rural Vietnam not being able to move for a week from a mosquito transmitted disease. To make it worse, the doctors didn’t speak a word of English. I found the best and most genuine moments were the ones where there were no tourists.

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Ljubljana and Lake Bled – Slovenia Europe is full of beautiful cities and countryside but when asking for suggestions of where to visit, the same places are recommended constantly, Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, ring a bell? Well there is so much more to uncover in Europe. Slovenia’s capital city, Ljubljana, is tiny but it is still one of the most enchanting places I have visited. It is a beautiful city to relax and explore in. A wide, windy river runs through the middle of Ljubljana splitting up the city. Heaps of restaurants with choice

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of glorious food, sit on either side of the river all through the centre. Lying behind the main hustle and bustle, and up the steep winding hill is Ljubljana Castle.

The castle consists of a watchtower with breath taking views, a historic museum, a high-end restaurant and ancient prison cells. An exciting attraction which is popular with all tourists is the Museum of Illusions, you can photograph yourself in many head boggling positions and poses and every room holds another illusion.

On the urban side of Ljubljana there is a neighbour hood called Metelkova, one of the largest and funkiest squats in Europe. In the day, the area is eerily quiet, with all the artwork and sculptures hanging from roofs, but the illegally occupied buildings fill up at night as the country’s main spot for the alternative music scene.A small drive away with views of Slovenia’s icy mountain peaks, is the stunning Lake Bled. In the summer, Lake Bled sparkles in the sunshine and invites locals and tourists to take

the plunge into it’s cooling waters.

Lake Bled has man made beaches with assault courses and one of the main attractions of Lake Bled is ‘Straza Bled’, a thrilling toboggan ride down the side of a steep winter ski slope. In the winter Lake Bled and the surrounding mountains turn into an adventure playground, explorers visit to hike, cycle and ski. Watersports such as canoeing and kayaking are available all year round so the clear blue water can be appreciated in any weather.

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Forget - if you can - Father Christmas. He may be the main attraction for the vast majority of visitors crossing the Arctic Circle over the next few weeks, but Lapland has a lot more to offer than elves and grottos. It is an intensely beautiful landscape of snowbound forests, frozen lakes and vast expanses of tundra. There is an almost magical stillness in winter, and though the sun barely skims the horizon, for a few hours a day the sky glows deep blue and the snow seems almost luminous in the oblique light. After dark, the moon and stars are piercingly bright, and if you stay for more than a night or two, you have an excellent chance of witnessing the mesmerising swirl of the Northern Lights.

Nature’s neon is even better than the man-made thing. The same sub-atomic electrical excitement that gives Las Vegas its surreal sheen produces, in more extreme latitudes, the greatest show above earth. On a cold, clear and dark winter’s night, the horizon can quickly fill with colour,

from intense greens and blues to soft pinks and silvers, in contorted bands that dance in time with surges from the sun and illuminate the frozen landscape. You don’t see that in Vegas (yet).

The thrilling phosphorescence involves the solar wind being coaxed to earth and concentrated into heavenly highways by the earth’s magnetic field. Electrically charged particles emitted by the sun are dragged into high-energy collisions with the nitrogen and oxygen that make up most of our air. Aggregated in their billions at night, the resulting spectacle dazzles the lucky few humans with a view of the upper atmosphere.

The odds of seeing the Aurora Borealis improve dramatically by the simple expedient of moving north, or more precisely towards the constantly shifting magnetic North Pole. The closer you are to the pole in winter, the longer the night - and therefore the wider the window of opportunity for witnessing a performance.

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But it isn’t just for this celestial sky dance that Lapland holds a lure for travellers. The region endures the longest winter in Europe, with consistent dumps of snow between October and May, which make it the perfect destination for active travellers keen to explore one of the continent’s last wildernesses.

Leave the expensive Jagerbombs, lift passes and inconsistent snowfall to France and Austria - the return of the Arctic sun means that winter in Finnish Lapland is really only just beginning for adrenalin junkies. But wrap up warm, as temperatures can still plummet to as low as minus 50C.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND WORDS BY EDITOR IN CHIEF RACHEL LAMB

Lapland boasts a few few prime ski locations but its big hitters are in Levi and Yllas. Yllas (pronounced “oo-lass”) is about 120km inside the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland, and has one of the highest peaks in the region - but it reaches no more than 718 metres. Its ski area is probably the biggest in the Arctic, too - but it has only 20 lifts (most of them T- bars) and 36 pistes (many of them floodlit, since in the depths of winter daylight hardly lasts past lunchtime). One 3km piste is the longest in Finland; others are hardly longer than their names. The Mettanperkelheenrinne (“local devil’s slope”) has now disappeared from the piste map, but Kuuntervaajaukonrinne is a perfectly adequate replacement.

Yllas is great for the accomplished skier and the novice alike. Not as slick as the slopes of France and Austria but brimming with glistening Nordic charm, the region offers a romantic charm and awe-inspiring backdrop to charm even the most seasoned adrenaline junkie. Endless forest surrounds Yllas and the nearby small town of Akaslompolo, penetrated in winter only by cross-country skiers and herds of wild reindeer. And if you want more than the pistes to keep you amused here’s a round up of the other attractions sure to give you some winter chills: Paws for thought- A team of huskies harnessed to a sledge is a classic symbol of Lapland’s wintry charm. Endless specialists run hound-powered jaunts through the snow, but those who want to try the activity at its most challenging might be attracted to

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the Arctic Circle Dogsled Expedition run by Exodus (020 3131 2941; exodus.co.uk). This one-week adventure takes in some of the least-visited corners of Arctic Sweden. Two departures are scheduled for March, costing £2,349 per person, with flights from Heathrow, transfers and full board in log cabins.

In the white house- Spectral hues aside, Lapland is also fascinating at ground level particularly if you opt to go traditional and hole up in an igloo. Igloo Village Kakslauttanen (kakslauttanen.fi), at Saariselka in Finnish Lapland, proffers a cluster of these icy dwellings, for (EURO)383 per night, based on two sharing, half board. For less hardy souls, luxury glass igloos (which let you observe the night sky, and possibly the Northern Lights, from your bed) cost from (EURO)491 per night, room only. Finnair (0208 0 010101; finnair.com) flies to nearby Ivalo from Heathrow via Helsinki.

Piste be with you- With its northerly latitudes, Lapland is a colder and snowier place for skiing than the Alps - the season can begin in October and end as late as June. Ski Lapland (020 7917 6044; ski-lapland.co.uk) offers breaks to Finnish resorts such as Levi, Ruka and Ylläs. The latter (yllas.fi) is the largest ski zone in Finland with 33 miles of pistes. Flights with Finnair from Heathrow to Kittila (via Helsinki) run regularly but it’s best to book direct flights early. Accommodation is plentiful but stunning cabins, good for mates sharing, are available in the heart of the village, Akaslompolo, (which also offer great views of the aurora if conditions are right). Visit www.escapetolapland.fi or call +358 40 663 1520 to book with prices for a week starting from (EURO) 553. Transfers to Akaslompolo are simple and cheap by bus or local taxi.

City in the snow- While much of the region is raw and wild, Lapland has its urban pockets - such as Tromso, its second-largest city (behind Russia’s Murmansk). Perched on an island just off the north coast of Norway, it is popular with weekenders. There is the stunning iceberg-esque Arctic Cathedral, while the Polar Museum (polarmuseum.no) traces the Arctic explorers who have set off from here.

SAS (flysas.com) flies from Heathrow via Oslo.

Rooms at the Rica Ishavshotel (scandichotels. com) start at £99, including breakfast.

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