Looking back on my own first year Fresher’s week I cringe at my toothpick brows, patchy foundation and caterpillar falsies. To avoid my own beauty crimes, here’s a fail-safe, striking and simple beauty look that will turn heads for all the right reasons during this week’s festivities.

Is Manchester’s maddening meteorology wreaking havoc on your wardrobe? Aimée Grant Cumberbatch explains how to survive the city in style.

Manchester students spend an average of £700 a year on beauty products meaning that despite looking great we are also riddled with debt. However, there’s no need to panic, as by simply heading to the kitchen instead of the beauty counter you can look fabulous without that all too familiar bout of beauty-buyers shame.

Grainne Morrison tells us why she’s hooked on online shopping.

So you’ve had a big night, you’ve got kebab in your hair and you look like an extra from The Mummy? Memorise these beauty tips so that you can strut to class with pride as opposed to shame in the am.

Natalie Proctor advises which summer dresses are best for your body shape

Fashion editor Susie Coen tries out Withington salon Hair Lounge

Not sure which style of sunglasses will suit you? Fashion editor Susie Coen is here to help

Natalie Proctor explains the benefits of boutique shopping and how to get 20% off Withington’s most fashionable hidden gem

Kirsty Marsh on how to tailor your choice of bikini to your body shape

Gráinne Morrison on why she’s taking a sabbatical from shopping.

Scarlett Whittel takes us through the fashion staples that don’t have an expiry date.

Have you got something up your sleeve? Charlie Dick discusses the latest fad trend

Skye Scott runs us through how to try some of this summer’s fleeting fashion fads

Show your support for Genesis – the UK’s only charity entirely dedicated to the prediction and prevention of breast cancer. This Friday 7th March.

Hat lover Naomi Springer shows us the top 5 hats for this Spring

Skye Scott transports us across the Atlantic to give us a lowdown on what some of her favourite designers were showcasing in NYFW at the beginning of the month

“I’d like a Cheeseburger please, a large fries and a Cosmopolitan”. Millie Kershaw explores the most fabulous cocktail dresses on the high street, so you can look your utmost fabulous when sipping on the iconic Sex and the City drink of choice, or any other cocktail for that matter.

Scarlett Whittell tells us how to steal the NY style – the reigning fashion capital of the world.

Stephanie Yeo rounds up NYFW’s top beauty looks.