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Nikki Patel

Nikki Patel


Fitness beauty fixes

Whether you spin, lift or Zumba your way to fitness, the athletic lifestyle can take it’s toll on your beauty regime. With a few simple tweaks nothing will ever get in the way of your workout sesh again

Sports luxe: An introduction

Sports Luxe: An Introduction Some inspiration to add a sporty edge to your Spring/Summer wardrobe. As the Autumn/Winter 2015 Runway shows take place across the fashion capitals of the world, it is time to draw our attention back to the here and now – Spring/Summer 2015. The classic themes of summer bohemian and nautical were […]

What lies within: Makeup brush neglect

If you make just one beauty resolution for 2015, please let it be a regular cosmetic brush cleanse. Don’t say I didn’t warn you

DIY halterneck crop top

As end of term approaches, student loans are dwindling and brand new garms are but a distant dream. Don’t worry, because Nikki Patel has some quick and easy DIY for a fabulous and on trend halterneck crop top.

Men’s Style Sins

Nikki Patel lays out her roster of sins to be avoided by stylish Manchester gentlemen

Fifty shades of beige

Editor Nikki Patel throws shade on the beauty industry’s colour complex

Fresher’s Week Makeup Look

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.

Beauty Starts in the Kitchen

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.

I (kind of) Woke Up Like This

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.

NYFW: Rodarte reds

Beauty lover Nikki Patel recreates one of NYFW’s most beautiful looks.

Lady in red

Nikki Patel shows us how to pull off sexy using minimal products.

Top 5: Spring beauty trends

Nikki Patel discusses the top 5 Spring beauty trends to drool over this season.

British beauty boffins: Lisa Eldridge

Nikki Patel tells us all about Britain’s most renowned makeup legend

Let’s face it!

Nikki Patel shows us how to waterproof our makeup come rain or shine.

Top 5: political style icons

Move over models, Nikki Patel shares her top 5 political style icons

Loving and Loathing: red carpet style

Nikki Patel brings you her best and worst dressed of the awards season, from the show-stoppingly elegant to the downright ridiculous.

Loving and loathing: Gym wear

Nikki Patel on the dos and don’ts of gym style

Gym Hair

Nikki Patel on the hairstyles to make you look chic – not eek – when sweating out.