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Editor ' s lett er

In this issue we step away from fashion

trends and focus more on individual style . Whether you ’ re super casual , a little bit punk or ere on the side of caution with a more refined look , we ’ re sure you ’ ll find plenty of pieces you ’ ll love throughout .
Jersey has some amazing independent boutiques , but I hear all too frequently that people are afraid or intimidated to enter at the thought of being judged or feeling out of place . We can ’ t stress enough that there is nothing to be afraid of ! In the majority of independently owned boutiques , you ’ ll be greeted with a warm welcome . You ’ ll also be surprised at how well priced and unique the pieces are . We have featured a few of the owners so you can read all about ‘ the face behind the shop ’ from page 36 .
We have put together two editorials , both photographed by Mark Stephenson . Our first sees Toni Neil wrapped up warm in this season ’ s offerings of outerwear . The second is focused on decadence – shot at Bohemia . Beth looks simply stunning whilst diamond jewellery from Stott and Willgrass dazzles .
Our cover feature is on Lauren Trachy . Lauren launched her business , The Custom Ones , over lockdown designing and customising sneakers , all whilst running a second business and attending college . You can read all about her on page 34 .
When it comes to Christmas shopping , you either love it or you hate it . Harriet Rouse looks at ways to shop well this Christmas , including buying local ( P56 ). Our Christmas gift guide is jam-packed with ideas for the whole family from children to grandparents , from the ecoconscious to the house proud ( P60 ).
In our lifestyle section Liana Shaw talks about greenwashing – a phenomenon a lot of companies have adopted to make us feel like they ’ re a little greener than they actually are ( P73 ). Dani Ledo shares her tips on reusing candle jars ( P79 ), Ria Wolstenholme discuses toxic positivity and why it ’ s OK to not be OK ( P86 ) and Christian Gott and Chloe Bowler share their festive recipes . Students and staff at Highlands College share their lockdown experiences through art and short stories in our ‘ Lockdown Reflections ’ feature from page 94 .
Whatever happens in the next couple of months , I hope you manage to enjoy the festive period as much as possible .
@ sophlwilko
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