New Year, New(ish) You
After inhabiting the same legging and jumper combination through the entirety of exam period, failing to wash my stringy hair as it progressively accrues more and more grease and developing a perverse aversion to the shower, I am now gladly rejoicing that revision’s reign of terror has at last been usurped.
Attempting a return to semi decent dressing and personal hygiene routine in the wake of the New Year is not, however, always the blissful occasion of my expectations. Highlighter stained tops and ancient slippers have become habitual, and, sadly, habits are notoriously hard to break. Looking horrendous has become the student’s badge of pride in an utterly paradoxical way- it lets the world understand just how hard we have been slaving. It tells of midnight runs to the dodgy local shop for a caffeine (or, in my case, chocolate) fix. It accentuates the manic look in our eyes and the dilated pupils that show how long we have been staring at a glowing laptop screen and, most importantly of all, it lets us openly declare the fact that we cannot be judged on our appearance: this is but a temporary measure, and before too long we will be wowing everyone with our dramatic return to civilized society and adhering to the ascetic that it demands of us!
A cursory glance through one’s wardrobe, however, often fails to ignite the burning inspiration that seems to seize the mind in a fitting room. With that in mind, and also considering that the arrival of a new semester’s loan brings the internal justification of purchasing a couple of new bits to reward the slog of incessant cramming, I have selected a few pieces to bring prolonged sartorial pleasure throughout the coming months. This tan Zara bag (£39.99) is simple yet chic, and fresh enough to career any wardrobe into spring.