Mia Collins

Over the last 100 years, technology has made unbelievable progress and is continuing to grow in its advancements. Considering electric technology was only starting to be invented in the 1800’s it’s amazing how just over 200 years our entire lives have been taken over by it, and almost everything we know and use is electric technology to a sort. I personally have only witnessed the last 22 years of development so I wanted to take a look back at different forms of technology and how they’ve advanced over the past 100 years. Computers: The very first mechanical computer was…

I’m a big fan of crime films and it’s hard to pick which decade has the best ones, but for me personally the 90’s takes the cake. I love the style of storytelling and the advancements of filming in this era, and the rise in new actors is really cool to look back on, so I have narrowed down my favourites to just six and I’d love to know if you agree or disagree! Seven (Se7en) A 1996 psychological crime film directed by David Fincher, with screenplay written by Andrew Kevin Walker. The story follows Detective William Somerset and Detective…

After Christmas we’re all a little low on cash and might need some help in saving money for the next celebration, so I’d thought it’d be a good idea to share a few of my tips and tricks that have helped me eat well with limited money. I’ve personally eaten on a budget for most of my life as I’ve lived as a student with limited student loans and soon I’ll be moving to London to rent a flat, so eating on a budget is pretty important to me and I hope this guide will be helpful to you! Budgeting:…

Hooded eyes can be pretty difficult to get perfect makeup looks on. I personally have been trying for years to get a completely straight wing or a shadow that doesn’t smudge. However, I’ve compiled a list of ideas that have helped me and might help you make your eye makeup journey a little easier! Simple: @pinkishpiendel Glittery pink stars: This fun eye look uses glistening light pinks over the lid and a curved line of star stickers above. It’s super trendy at the moment and very easy to replicate on hooded eyes as there are no definite lines to draw.…

As winter gets colder I thought it’d be a great time to share a list of my favourite vegan recipes that keep me warm and healthy in these chilly days. I’ve included recipes that are healthy and easy to make as I wanted to help combat Seasonal Affective Disorder as I know a lot of people suffer from it at this time of year. Lentil, sweet potato, chickpea stew This stew keeps you healthy and warm during winter and is packed full of folic acids and fibre to keep the gut healthy. Stews are always great for families too as…

I have struggled with bulimia for about 8 years and luckily I’ve been in recovery for about 2 now.

Your period cycle increases and decreases hormones at different times within the cycle, meaning that certain exercises are more suited for certain days. I found these websites: Sweat , Byrdie, Fatherly, and Healthline really useful for understanding the different phases and workouts. The menstrual phase – week 1 This phase is the week of your actual period. This is when blood flow, hormones, and pain are most common and typically last between 3 and 7 days. Day 1 is when your oestrogen and progesterone levels are at their lowest throughout the entire cycle, along with the sudden loss of blood,…

I’ve been living in London for just over 2 months now and moving here has given me a new perspective on this beautiful city. I thought I’d write all about my personal experience- my troubles, my accomplishments and everything in between. Why did I move Originally, I mostly lived in and grew up around Surrey but I’ve always wanted to move to London-so I did! I’m pretty lucky in the fact that I got a job quite soon after university and was able to live at my mum’s house until I wanted to move out. During this time, I saved…

We’ve all got favourite television shows and genres, and if you’ve read my other article on my favourite comedy films, you know what’s happening! Comedy is very subjective and I have an awful sense of humour so I thought it’d be funny to share some of my favourite TV shows! Warning: spoilers ahead! Trigger warning: mention of drugs  Arrested Development Photo: Variety We’ll start off strong with my favourite sitcom of all time, Arrested Development. This show follows the Bluth family, a rich family whose business is failing and the middlest son Michael Bluth (Jason Bateman) trying to keep it together.…

What is femininity? Femininity is a set of attributes that are commonly associated with women and girls, and is typically thought to be a socially constructed concept with some behaviours thought to be influenced by culture and biology. It involves emotional traits like sensitivity, empathy, and gracefulness, and physical traits like long hair, slim bodies, and more recently the colour pink. Femininity however isn’t restricted to just people of the female sex, it’s a concept that can be practised by any gender, but this article will be focusing on men who practise this concept. How have men shown femininity through…