After years of “Instagram face” i.e. chiselled jawlines and cheekbones, plump lips and a perfectly straight nose dominating our social media feeds – the face filler movement seems to have slowed down with many beauty influencers reversing their procedures. Despite a rise in cosmetic filler among a newer, slightly older demographic, many in the Instagram generation
Christmas cooks: 10 food influencers serving up flavourful dishes and opportunities for collaborations during the festive period
Christmas dinner is a cornerstone of British culture – with turkey, stuffing, sprouts, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes and gravy filling our plates every year. However, a combination of multiculturalism and the global reach of social media means it’s never been easier to access and be inspired by different delicacies and traditions to incorporate into
8 brave influencers sharing their stories of surgery through candid Instagram Reels, YouTube vlogs and TikTok videos
Instagram used to be the destination for perfection – remember the early work of The Blonde Salad and Elena Perminova? It was all Gucci and #yachtlife. Then slowly as lives got messier, so did the content: candid became the new aesthetic and the arrival of Stories allowed new interactions. Conversations about anxiety, cancer, fertility and menopause were ignited
15 bigger busted influencers building communities for underserved consumers with fashion, lingerie and self-love content
Here at CORQ, we’ve previously shared the influencers making a mark in the mid-size fashion community, as well as the petite and tall content creators helping struggling shoppers find their style. For the final part of our specialised fashion influencers series, we are looking at the fuller bust community. These influencers are experts at finding the right bras and swimwear, styling bodies
Happy Hanukkah: The top 10 Jewish influencers to collaborate with for meaningful social campaigns this holiday season
October has arrived and it can only mean one thing: the start of the holiday season. For many, this means getting dolled up in fancy dress for Halloween, indulging in a Thanksgiving feast and exchanging gifts at Christmas. However for the Jewish community that live in the UK, of which there’s approximately 300,000, another important time is
Christmas collaborations: the beauty influencers driving engagement with festive content every year
As the pandemic restrictions continue to ease, Christmas as we know it is finally back, and with it comes the return of festive parties, gatherings with friends and family traditions, as well as a reason to get dressed up and look your best again. To access this article, join CORQ today. Become a member now
Sustainable swaps: The influencers creating environmentally friendly fashion content to growing audiences
Trends come and go, but one that’s been consistent since the mid-2010s is sustainability. With the climate crisis becoming more prevalent and the 2015 documentary The True Cost exposing the dangerous impact of fast fashion, brands and influencers alike are having to adjust their content and values accordingly to avoid criticism from followers and consumers. To access
Let’s talk about sex: the influencers leading frank and fearless discussions through Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and podcasts
Influencers are able to have frank and fearless discussions about sex and sex positivity with their followers – and discussions run the gamut from teenage experimentation and marriage to menopause and LGBTQ+ positive information. Through Instagram, YouTube and podcasting platforms, there are myriad of ways to connect about intimacy, and the audience is there –
CakeTok: The top foodie creators building huge followings and scoring brand deals with their creative and delicious bakes
We are currently in a cake craze due to the return of The Great British Bake Off – “Tell me you’re watching Bake Off without telling me you’re watching Bake Off” asked Prue Leith on the GBBO official TikTok page – as the memes kick in and the audios begin looping we are all watching for soggy bottoms and
Midsize fashion influencers to watch: how creators are building a loyal following catering to struggling shoppers
The term midsize has exploded in popularity over the past few years alongside increased focus on body confidence. #midsize currently has over 1.4 billion views on TikTok and #midsizestyle has almost 400K posts on Instagram. The term refers to those with “average” sized bodies, somewhere between plus size and the small sizes the fashion industry uses
10 lifestyle influencers expanding into interior design and decor inspiration with secondary Instagram accounts
How do you make a house a home? According to influencers, it’s by creating a cosy Instagram-worthy set-up that’s perfect to share on a secondary profile. Home renovations were a trend from lockdown, with This is Money reporting that homeowners spent an average of £2,608 on improvements last year due to more time spent indoors, and influencers have
The Great British Bake Off returns for 2021: Meet the contestants and their social media platforms
The UK’s most wholesome and mouth-watering programme is back on our screens, and once again it’s offering reprieve and peace from the turmoil that’s been 2021. We might only be one episode in, but it’s clear so far that season 12 is going to be filled with strong personalities, nail-biting disasters and top-notch bakes. There’s