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6 Upcoming Trends for 2018
Last year of 2017 was filled with many unique and interesting trends such as the iconic fidget spinner, glossy lids and lips, squiggly eyebrows, 80s vintage vibes throwing itself forward, and the revolution of activated charcoal. It's up for debate whether 2017 was a year filled with positivity and useful items or if it was just a complete waste of a year, but that's where 2018 comes in! The anticipation for new trends are flooding the gates of society and here is a list of six trends for this year that will keep you ahead of the game.
By Rae Hizzle8 years ago in Viva
"I Don’t Believe I Deserve Equal Pay to Chris and Dave": Amy Schumer Clarifies the Drama Surrounding Her Netflix Deal
Many held their own opinions regarding the recent claim that comedian #AmySchumer demanded more money from #Netflix after earning about the pay disparity between herself and comedy veterans Chris Rock & Dave Chappelle. Both Rock and Chappelle wanted $20 million for their respective specials, while Schumer was initially paid $11 million for The Leather Special. The claim made it seem as if the relatively new comedian believed she deserved the equal pay as two hardened comedians with decades of stand-up comedy experience under their belt, which didn't sit well with certain twitter users who believed the gap was a matter of experience. Others stated that one can't "come back for more money because the guy down the road made more."
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Viva
Why Must We Be Kind to Creepy Men Just to Feel Safe?
It's the late afternoon, and you've just finished up at the office for the day. You're heading to the subway to catch the train home, picking a seat that tucks you away for the half hour it takes to get to your stop. With a sigh, you pull a book out of your bag and start to read. Your attention is pulled away from your book when you sense that someone is talking to you. A "friendly" man has just made a comment about your legs (wrapped in jeans and tucked into black polka dotted rain boots), mentions he's seen you on the train before and asks if you have a boyfriend. He has one hand in his pants and he smells like the tuna sandwich science project you found in the office refrigerator two days ago, but three of them, stacked on top of one another and jammed crazy far up your nostrils. You don't want to be rude, so you take a moment to consider your options before offering it to him. You feel a huge wave of relief when you realize he's heard you wrong. Other commuters give you quick-but-awkward sideways glances, the looks on their faces clearly glad that they chose not to sit where you're sitting right now. By the time you get home, you've already considered three alternate routes home from the office for the rest of the week.
By Delilah Jayde8 years ago in Viva
I’m Not Perfect, According to the Media...
Every step you take determines who you are. Society tries to pressure us to fit inside the social “norm” and aspire to be more like what we see in the news. I know, I know, it seems as if everybody nowadays makes the statement about the one body size that is shown in the media. However, I’m here to show the other side of the story. People always talk about the hourglass figure that is displayed in the media and how larger people need to be shown too, but rarely does someone discuss the other extreme on the spectrum, the skinny.
By Lily Penshaw8 years ago in Viva
How to Be a Baddie (Series)
Baddies: what are they exactly? Well, there is no Oxford Dictionary term for these kinds of people exactly. However, many hours on Instagram and Pinterest have basically given me answer: a baddie is a girl with an amazing body, glamorous wardrobe, and no-nonsense attitude. They’re the girls on Instagram who post themselves lip-syncing to Drake on their profile story. The girl who takes cute mirror selfies with their iPhone X in their Nike Airs. The curvy girl at the gym with the 20-odd inch waist and round butt. You are most likely familiar with them, whether you follow them yourself or they showed up on explore page at some point. I can also guarantee that you’ve probably thought these things when seeing them as well: “Wow, she’s cute. I wish I could afford that phone,” “OMG, I LOVE her makeup! Wish I was that good at doing my own eyebrows,” “Look at her body! If only mine looked like that.”
By Sanaa Dowd8 years ago in Viva
Dr. Frances-White: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Feminists
The final removal of the gold painted veneer from the rusted, pervert behemoth of Hollywood is a good thing for everyone. However, the path forward is not all crystal-clear waters and plain sailing.
By Matt Richards8 years ago in Viva
Why You Should Agree With People Who Think That the Lack of Female Bands at Festivals, Etc. Isn't a Bad Thing
If you are an avid Twitter user and follow a lot of people with interests in music like me, your timeline is probably currently flooded with tweets about the lack of female bands and artists as acts, especially headline acts, playing at music festivals. One of the major British Festivals that happens every summer is the Reading and Leeds Festival. The two twin festivals have a joint capacity of over 160 thousand muddy gig-goers every year—so pretty damn big! Last year, the headline acts consisted of Kasabian, Eminem, Muse, Major Lazer, Bastille, and Liam Gallagher. Out of the 27 acts that played on the main stage at both festivals, only six acts had at least one woman as part of the act. The 2016 Reading and Leeds headline acts consisted of Foals, Disclosure, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chvrches, Imagine Dragons, Biffy Clyro, Fall Out Boy, and The Vaccines. One of those acts had women present on stage.
By Izzy Galloway8 years ago in Viva
Hottest Valentine's Day Lingerie Sets to Slip Into. Top Story - January 2018.
Don't be afraid to spice things up with your partner on Valentine's Day, it's the perfect excuse to. Buying a nice lingerie set is one of the easiest and safest ways to do so. Plus, it's a gift that will keep on giving for you and your partner.
By April Demarco8 years ago in Viva
Men in Suits
"… I was sacked (without explanation) by a man in a suit. Men in suits missold me pensions and endowments, costing me thousands of pounds. A man in a suit led us on a disastrous and illegal war. Men in suits led the banks and crashed the world economy. Other men in suits then increased the misery to millions through austerity…."
By Katy Preen8 years ago in Viva
