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Paillette Magazine is the home of Charlotte Hardie-Watts, a Cardiff-based freelance journalist writing about fashion, beauty, arts and culture in Cardiff and beyond.
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Latest Articles
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The Hailey Bieber Philosophy
Hailey Bieber has positively impacted the beauty industry. Launching her skincare and beauty brand Rhode in 2020, she has been in the limelight these…
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The 2025 Met Gala
Celebrating Black style and dandyism, this year’s Met showcased tailoring from dresses to suits. This year’s spring exhibition theme was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”…
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Split identity: style to personality
I moved to France when I was only 6 years old, and so I spent my impressionable years in France. This has shaped me…
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Iconic Designers Stepping Down
Since December, we have seen an epidemic of designers and creative directors stepping down from their roles. This season, there has been a notable…
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Girl Groups: Pink Ladies to Plastics
Girl groups are a quintessential part of any woman’s life. They change, develop, break and renew. But why do we feel the need to…
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Bath Travel Diaries
The town is a cultural hotspot and a must-see for anyone who is interested in History, especially the Romans. Here are a few introductions…
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The Rise of French Supermodel Loli Bahia
From Alex Consani to Anok Yai, models fight to prove themselves and show their ability to suit feminine and androgynous looks simultaneously. French model…
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Celebrating Fashion Pioneers through the Ages
Creativity and fashion have always been an immense changemaker throughout history. Fashion has the ability to reflect the times, shape cultural perspectives and challenge…
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Dsquared2’s 30th Anniversary Display
Tuesday night, the atmosphere at Milan Fashion Week changed when Dsquared2 unveiled its Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collection. It was more than just a Fashion show.…
Hello, I’m Charlotte
Paillette Magazine is a blog founded by Charlotte Hardie-Watts. I am a freelance journalist and News Journalism MA student at Cardiff University, looking for opportunities to cover events or write about culture in Cardiff. I also write worldwide lifestyle and culture content.
I was the Editor-in-Chief of Quench Magazine for 2025/26, Cardiff University’s student-led arts and culture magazine, where I won an Outstanding Commitment award for my dedication. Alongside my MA I contribute to student media on campus and take on freelance writing for external news platforms.
I would be thrilled to help cover events in Cardiff. Get in touch at paillettemagazine@gmail.com or through the contact page.
