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Madison Burgess

Third-year trainee journalist at the University of Sheffield Editor-in-Chief of Liberty Belle Magazine Intern at the Sheffield Star Freelance Writer at GRV Media

Hannah Youds

I have just finished my degree studying Journalism Studies student at The University of Sheffield - an NCTJ accredited course. I will be joining the team at Kisaco Research as …

Jemma Snowdon

Alice Fletcher

Journalism student at the University of Sheffield.

Michelle Almeida

Hello Everybody I'm Michelle! A journalism graduate from the University of Sheffield, a former Lifestyle and Beauty Editor at Liberty Belle Magazine, and a freelance lifestyle blogger. I'm currently an …

Emily Duff

Emily is a Fashion and Culture Journalist based in the UK.Darling Magazine

Latest Articles

Friends: The Reunion (REVIEW)

An hour and 44 minutes after watching Friends: The Reunion and I'm an emotional sobbing wreck. The cast (Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer) and every member (including creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane), that played a part on the hit sitcom show …

By Michelle Almeida
28th May 2021 • Liberty Belle Magazi

Is it second time lucky for 70s trends?

As always, what’s currently in style is a blast from the past. Although 90s and Y2K trends have a special place in our hearts and wardrobes, we’re moving towards the punk rock and old-school patterns, colours, and materials of the 70s. Beige and brown took us by storm this year, …

By Emily Duff
25th May 2021 • Liberty Belle Magazi

Facing stress-induced breakouts during exam season? Here are some tips to prevent them

Your final weeks of university can be extremely stressful. You’re ditching healthy eating for greasy comfort food, and you’re substituting your skincare routine to squeeze in extra revision. Soon your seeing stress-induced acne popping out. So here are some tips to keep your skin looking flawless while you ace your …

By Michelle Almeida
22nd May 2021 • Liberty Belle Magazi

Fashion at the BRIT's: Stars wearing stars

After waiting for so long, events are finally happening in person again, allowing us to fully critique each and every celeb look. With colours coming back for summer, the brown and neutral colour trend refuses to budge along with the comeback of Old Hollywood style looks on the red carpet, …

By Emily Duff
14th May 2021 • Liberty Belle Magazi

Is Bridgerton still worth the hype without the Duke?

Bridgerton has been renewed for seasons 3 and 4, but will the absence of the Duke make a difference? Will you still be watching despite Regé-Jean Page's decision to leave? While we all love to hear what the next piece of scandalous tattles the goddess of gossip has to share, …

By Michelle Almeida
13th May 2021 • Liberty Belle Magazi

The portrayal of relationships in reality TV

We’ve all been there. Sat in front of the TV at 9pm during the summer months, waiting for that iconic jingle that tells us we’re in for another dramatic hour-long episode of Love Island. Which couple will break up tonight? Which romantic partnership is real? Will it be the men …

By Hannah Youds
10th May 2021 • Liberty Belle Magazi

Students- here are some ways to support your partner at university

As university students there is a lot to keep up with, from coursework, to your day job, to procrastinating for hours by fantasizing about life after you graduate. It goes without saying that maintaining a balance between your work and social life is crucial, but one topic we often shy …

By Michelle Almeida
10th May 2021 • Liberty Belle Magazi

Under Eye Patches and Masks: The trick to de-puff eye bags

You probably would have come across a beauty routine video of a celebrity filling in the viewers of their morning routine whilst sporting two stickers below their eyes. Produced by luxury brands like Chanel to drugstore labels like Garnier, under-eye patches have become a skincare staple for quite some time …

By Michelle Almeida
6th May 2021 • Liberty Belle Magazi

Your Libido affected during Lockdown??

It’s no surprise that the lockdown has caused adverse effects onto numerous aspects of our lives. Be it the lack of socializing, ‘mask-ne’, weight gain/ weight loss and a boat load of other things that would probably take until the end of the pandemic to list. But today, let’s take …

By Michelle Almeida
4th May 2021 • Liberty Belle Magazi

Line of Duty: should there be a season 7?

As the BBC One drama comes to a close, now seems like the perfect time to discuss whether Line of Duty really does need another season. The popular show, created by Jed Mercurio, has been on our screens since 2012, starting us off on our journey with the much-loved characters …

By Hannah Youds
30th April 2021 • Liberty Belle Magazi

Fashion at the Grammys: The best and the worst

After a long wait from the initial January date, fashion at the 2021 Grammy Awards ceremony did not disappoint. Alongside a consistently bright and colourful array of clothing, thanks to Covid-19, a mask became the new accessory of the season. While most of us watched from home, the limited number …

By Emily Duff
18th March 2021 • Liberty Belle Magazi

Do TV shows have a place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Despite Marvel being well-known for their intriguing comics and heroic characters, in the past decade, there has been a new phenomenon for the Disney-owned franchise: films. The MCU, more formally known as the Marvel Cinematic Universe, currently consists of 23 blockbuster films and shows no signs of slowing down. But …

By Hannah Youds
16th March 2021 • Liberty Belle Magazi

Band spotlight: Deco

The unrivalled masters of 80’s inspired anthems, colourful upcoming indie-pop band Deco are set to be the next big thing for British pop. Their effortless fusion of catchy choruses and synthesized pop melodies has produced some instant mood boosters, perfect for reducing the lockdown blues. Influenced by the unmistakable sounds …

By Alice Fletcher
26th February 2021 • Liberty Belle Magazi

Rent for nothing : The impact of Covid on students

The lockdown put in place after Christmas has left many students at home unable to travel back to their accommodation because of the restrictions. While preventing students from travelling back to university is understandable, it has also left many students paying for accommodation they are not living in. This is …

By Jemma Snowdon
16th February 2021 • Liberty Belle Magazi

The catwalk shows defining SS21 trends

Despite the ongoing Covid situation, catwalks across the four fashion capitals managed to go ahead. While New York and London opted for digital showcases, Milan and Paris held small events with social distancing measures in place. Some of the trends spotted at these events seemed very impractical, such as the …

By Emily Duff
12th February 2021 • Liberty Belle Magazi

My favourite live entertainment venues in Sheffield

Even though many of us have had to leave the glorious steel city behind for a while due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Sheffield still lives on in our hearts. The live entertainment scene is one of the many wonderful things about the South Yorkshire city that attracts lots of people …

By Hannah Youds
3rd February 2021 • Liberty Belle Magazi

Fashion trends we should leave in 2020

As 2021 gets underway, have you vouched that it’ll be ‘new year, new you’? If that’s the case and you want to switch up your style, here are the things you should leave in 2020. Unfortunately, we can't leave the pandemic-related, political madness behind just yet. I’m a big advocate …

By Emily Duff
21st January 2021 • Liberty Belle Magazi

Historical Films to add to your 2021 watchlist

The new year is a perfect time to start filling your watchlist with new films. Being a historical film buff myself, I have sifted through the streaming platforms, so you don’t have to. Here are some great options that I found to start your cinematic adventure of 2021. This film …

By Jemma Snowdon
30th December 2020 • Liberty Belle Magazi

Budget-friendly beauty brands

Some of my most-loved makeup brands are on the low-end price range that doesn’t break the bank but, at the same time, makes you look so glamorous that people think you have. The first brand I have to talk about is Revolution Beauty, which you can find online at or …

By Madison Burgess
20th November 2020 • Liberty Belle Magazi

Liberty Belle's Self Care Guide

With lockdown and everyone stuck inside, it can be hard to maintain a positive mindset, especially in University accommodation when you are away from all of your home comforts. However, there are ways to keep your mental health on track, pick yourself up and fight the isolation blues. My personal …

By Madison Burgess
16th November 2020 • Liberty Belle Magazi

Black History through film

Now that Black History Month is over, I believe it is important to reflect on the lessons we have learnt during this time. One of the many ways I explored this topic was through film. Films are a great way to learn about historical time periods and events as it …

By Jemma Snowdon
14th November 2020 • Liberty Belle Magazi

The rise of reworked fashion

During my first day in Sheffield I wandered down West Street and immediately became infatuated by COW, a vintage shop with locations across the UK. To my disappointment, they do not have a shop in my hometown of Newcastle. I picked up a branded tote bag during my first visit …

By Emily Duff
5th November 2020 • Liberty Belle Magazi

A guide to shopping make-up online

With the recent restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has never been a better time to shop online for make-up. Since high street shops are not able to provide testers at the moment, online shopping is all the more convenient. You can find your favourite brands on their own …

By Jemma Snowdon
20th October 2020 • Liberty Belle Magazi

The evolution of sportswear

Sportswear has taken over our wardrobes as the . Over the last seven years, the sector has grown by and brands such as Nike, Adidas and New Balance have taken the world by storm. Their sponsorships with some of the best-known athletes have encouraged people, regardless of whether they are …

By Jemma Snowdon
14th October 2020 • Liberty Belle Magazi