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DATING IN THE DIGITAL AGE

With the rise of social media, the way people have come to interact with others has dramatically shifted. All contacts, friends and family are at reach with a…

Celebrities who have embraced the natural look

Hello Everyone, Today I wanted to talk about how important it is for celebrities to set a good example for their fans about body image when on the…

Usage Breakdown; The Time we Spend using Technology (BACOM)

SO TECHNOLOGY IS EVERYWHERE, WE USE IT ALL THE TIME. BUT HOW LONG DO WE SPEND USING TECHNOLOGY? OFCOM Study A study by Ofcom in August 2014 [1] found that on average we spend…

No more Gender Pay Gap- Pay Me Right!

Pay Wo-Men Equal Wages! The genders receiving unequal pay is a thing of the past – or at least you’d think it would be! In this sense, society…

This isn’t something that can be concealed…

Make up styles and fashion trends have always been something that’s at the forefront of the media. The yearly Fashion Weeks from New York to London. The variety…

The Shame Game – What is it All About?

We shame on those who are fat, yet we shame on those who are thin. If you aren’t model potential you are beauty shamed or flawed. Anyone that…

10 Signs you’re Addicted to Social Media

In this age of tech and easy accessibility to the online world, it’s hardly surprising we’re becoming addicted to the online version of our life. With everything from ‘peak…

Celeste Barber: Recreating Celebrity Instagram Photos

You’ve probably seen one of Celeste Barber’s photos even if you haven’t heard of her. The Australian Mum and comedian has been recreating celebrity Instagram photos since January…

Are you a Victim of Cyberbullying?

Are you trapped behind your computer screen? Do you feel like you have lost everyone around you? Are you afraid to ask for help? Do you ever wonder…

Are Women More Active On Social Media Than Men?

WHO’S MORE ACTIVE ON THE INTERNET? Here’s a quick question: if you are socially active online, is it mainly women or men that you see update their status…

Online gaming and Sexual Harassment

 “Oh you are a woman and you play video games? The guys must love that.” We all unconsciously use subtle forms of sexism everyday and more often than…

Dating People Or Dating Our Phones? Addiction To The Dating Game

Can anyone actually remember the days when you had to wait to see your crush at school or at work? Or the days you’d waste away constantly checking…

The truth is behind the filter

AH filters- glorious, glorious filters. We all love one, whether we use them to enhance our cheek bones or to fit with our theme on Instagram. We are…

The Influence of Social Media

I don’t know about you but I feel like I spend way to much of my time scrolling away through the various social media accounts I have, constantly…

The Obsession with Unrealisitic Beauty Standards

Teenagers in today’s society are constantly on social media and are obsessed with the models and celebrities that they see, often labelling them as ‘goals’. This obsession with…

Phone addiction and are we concerned?

Do you find yourself looking at your phone and not noticing? Do we need to be concerned? When was the last time you went to a place and…

Cookies: A Constant Manipulation

“Until you realize how easily it is for your mind to be manipulated. You remain the puppet of someone else’s game.”   ―  Evita Ochel When you visit a…

Distorted Social Media: Do people really live like this?

TRAVELLING – IT LEAVES YOU SPEECHLESS, THEN TURNS YOU INTO A STORYTELLER.”  – IBN BATTUTA With the online realm of Instagram ever growing, do we really know the…

Top 3 campaigns trying to make YOU feel beautiful

Hello everyone. Many of my blog posts so far have been about how the media can cause issues with self esteem. Today I wanted to take take a…

Are We Truly Social? Cast Your Vote!

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Introduction (BACOM)

HI, WELCOME. This post is just an introduction to get you thinking about the topic of my blog. I have chosen to focus my blog on different aspects of…

Does Perfection Exist?

Perfection. One word with an infinite amount of meanings. Where do I begin? Well I can start by saying DO NOT Google it because all you’ll find is…

The selfie: Why it should be celebrated

Hello everyone, In this weeks post, I am going to write about the infamous ‘selfie’. Oxford dictionary’s word of the year 2013 has the definition:  “a photograph that…

Markiplier | Scroll Models of the Week

Tech Over Talk: Addiction To Our Phones

In a world full of digital advancements and social media, we’re meant to be more ‘connected’ than ever before; the development of technology promises ‘closeness’. However, an article…

Amber Heard PSA – Speak Up

In May 2016, Amber Heard filed for a restraining order and divorce from Johnny Depp. This was following allegations that he had abused her both physically and verbally….

Childhood Of The Past Meets The Present – Disney meets YouTube

Remember those days of your childhood when you would spend those rainy afternoons snuggled on the sofa watching your Disney videos on the VCR? The days when rewinding…

Weak Relationships at The Expense of Our Strong Connections : Obsession With Virtual Friendships

We now live in a world that is more connected than ever before. Which makes it possible for us to communicate with our peers in many different forms….

Writing for the Web: 4 Essential tips for online authors

Reading online is very different from reading a physical copy of something and if you want to keep your audience interested and engaged you need to know what…

Writing for the Web: 4 Essential Tips for Online Authors

Reading online is very different from reading a physical copy of something and if you want to keep your audience interested and engaged you need to know what…

Writing for the Web: 4 tips for online authors

Reading online is very different from reading a physical copy of something and if you want to keep your audience interested and engaged you need to know what…

Social Media Addiction: An Introduction

  Hi everyone, welcome to my blog! As you probably know, social media has taken the world by storm, attracting many users across the world. 2.34 billion to…

Honest Instagram: the Truth Behind the Photos

In October 2015, teenager and model Essena O’Neill quit social media. Despite having over 500,000 followers, she shut down her Instagram account. She began the conversation on the fake-ness…

3 steps to a confident YOU

Lets feel more confident together! Confidence can be a huge bug bear for many of us! We all wish we had more confidence, whether it be in relation…

What Actually is Cyber Bullying… Do You Know?

‘Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me’ a popular saying which most, if not all have heard before. Yet the harsh reality…

5 Ways to Boost Your Body Confidence

Internet or no internet, people have always and will always suffer with their body confidence. Whether this means ‘too fat’ or ‘to skinny’, you are your own harshest…

Writing for the Web: 4 tips for Online Authors

Reading online is very different from reading a physical copy of something and if you want to keep your audience interested and engaged you need to know what…

Writing for the Web: 4 tips for online authors

Reading online is very different from reading a physical copy of something and if you want to keep your audience interested and engaged you need to know what…

Writing for the Web: 4-tips for writing online

Reading online is very different from reading a physical copy of something and if you want to keep your audience interested and engaged you need to know what…

Trump’s an Electorial Chump

How can someone who has openly and publicly called women “Fat, pig, disgusting animal and dog” be the next president of the United States of America? What a chump!  It baffles…