My favourite lipstick brand

Hello my lovelies,

I love lipstick. The way you can use it to complete an outfit or how it can make everyone stare at your lips - rather than your hips (;

My style is pretty simplistic - and I feel that a lipstick can make an boring, casual outfit feel more sophisticated and glamourous.

I've tried nearly every drugstore lipstick brand going - maybelline, 17, revlon etc.... And I always find myself coming back to one brand ... And that's Rimmel.

But not just any Rimmel lipstick, the Kate collection.

My main reason for liking this brand is not because I am a huge fan of Kate (although I do really like her).

I love the colours of the lipsticks;the 2 red shades she does - in her first and second range - really suit my skin tone, and give a quite matt finish.

The packaging is quite simplistic - in a black case for the first season of lipsticks and a red for the second. Both cases have the 'Kate' signature on the side - tacky but I think it adds a celebrity touch. 

The colours themselves vary from nudes such as 03 or 101 & brights such as shade 20 and 107. 

I have brought most of the bright shades, and I love them! They are so easy to work with, and have a very good lasting time of them. 

They are very affordable aswell, all under £10 which is very gentle on the pocket!

What's your favourite lipstick?

Lauren 

xoxo

GET THE STUFF YOU WANT, FOR LESS

http://www.unipaper.co.uk/get-the-stuff-you-want-for-less/

Being students is never easy on anyone’s bank account. All the nights out, the independent living and feeling like you can’t afford any luxury items anymore. Well, you can think again! After much research (and personal experiences) I am going to tell you my 3 top tips so you can afford the stuff you really want.

1. Joining ‘groupon’ sites:  Sites such as ‘wowcher’ are great places to get 50% of things that interest you. For example, when I looked at deals in Nottingham I found:

All you have to do is sign up using your email, and select your location. Then every week they will send you the best deals. Another site you can use is BuyaPowa, which is a little different to Wowcher. BuyaPowa use group buying to get you the best price for an item of your choice. Your recommend an item, they will send you an email when it’s live and the more people that buy the product, the cheaper it gets.

2. Check out ‘Freebie’ Sites: All across the web are sites that offer great discounts and even tell you where you can get free items. One of those sights is ‘10 ways to have more money as a student, without working’.

Another great site is The Social Networking Site: This site offers beauty / fashion items for up to 90% off the RRP! Which makes it a lot more purse (or wallet) friendly.

3. Want Designer? Check out T K Maxx: Now, I know that not everyone is a fan of T K Maxx but as a regular shopper there myself, I can definitely say that the company has grown and become a lot better.

After a recent shop there, I brought a pair of real Kurt Geiger shoes – which would have been £140 full price – for a measly £40! Meaning I saved over 50%. Plus, they are doing more high market brands such as Jeffrey Campbell and Guess – giving you more value for your money.

Happy Saving!

I'll turn orange soon ...

Hello my Lovelies!

I'm not sure whether this is going to be more of a review or a personal experiece ...

A bit of both I think!

Anyway, if you follow my blog (which I hope you do!) you will know that I had a slight addiction to fake tanning - but I didn't like the fact that I am absolutely useless at appying the stuff and not making it streaky (It feels like I have the mssing gene :( ) So I have reverted to a new way of tanning which I know not all of you will agree with. Sunbeds.

YES! I know that they are bad for you! I only go on for a few minutes and that is it!

Me and my beautiful friend Steph decided we wanted abit more colour to our skin. After all, the British weather is never promising and a little glow couldn't hurt anyone, could it?

We decided to use the tanning salon Kwik Tan situated on Clumber Street in Nottingham. To me, It seems like a pay-as-you-go tanning salon, in which you are given a card that you can top up when you want to be a tanned diva. When you join there, you are given 6 free minutes and £20 worth of vouchers - including a 60 minutes of tanning for £10, free 6 minutes when you recommend a friend and 25% off a bottle of tanning lotion.

Now, with it being my first time - I was quite nervous, but the receptionist was kind and showed me and Steph everything we needed to know.

I can happily say that I have been back since then and developed a lovely tan!

Which, for me, is a miracle!

If you don't want to go on the sunbed, then that is entirely your choice; I just decided I wanted some colour and I will only be doing it once a week (if that).

How have you been? leave me a comment or contact me on Twitter!

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My Geordie review!

Geordie Shore – Season 5

Where: MTV ​ ​ Time: 10 o’clock Length: 1 hour​​ Date: 19/02/2013

Geordie shore is back for its fifth season running – and this time, they’re hitting Europe.
If you are a fan of reality show TOWIE or good old Made in Chelsea, then you will love MTVs vodka-drinking, sex-driven young adults who love nothing more than getting ‘mortal’.
MTV’s cheesy-yet-addictive Geordies are back to the house after the crazy last series which introduced Dan and Scott into the crazy and dysfunctional family.
The first episode of the series opens with a big bang as the crew is reunited, getting mortal and creating absolute chaos. The usual then?
However, the Geordies are hit with some news that which shakes up the household. Anna drops the bomb that she has changed her business provocative & reveals that they will be helping entertain stags & hens at their do’s – all around Europe!
The hilarious relationship between dumb but loveable Charlotte and the ladies’ man Gary has always been a focus point on Geordie Shore, with the question of ‘Will they, Won’t they?’ being asked after Gary reveals he may actually settle down with Charlotte!
Tension is caused in the house after James starts to ignore his former ‘friends with benefits’ Holly after he fears she’ll start getting feelings for him again. Will they be able to put aside their differences for their housemate’s sake?
If you are lover are the show, then this is not one to be missed – why eye!

Philpott’s second day at court – dogging, cannabis and being a control freak

My first attempt (and assessment) of a court report :)

On the 20th day of the trial, the father of the six children who died in a house fire in Derby has admitted to having a threesome and using the class B drug, Cannabis.

Michael Philpott, 56, of Victory Road, Derby is to be on the stand for a second day at Nottingham Crown Court after being accused of killing six of his 17 children at Derby.

Jade, ten, and her brothers John, nine, Jack, eight, Jesse, six, and Jayden, five, all died from smoke related injuries caused by the house fire on Victory Road, Allenton.

Their older brother Duwayne, 13, died at hospital three days later.

Mick, wife Mairead & close friend Paul have all pleaded not guilty to killing six children that died in a house fire in the early hours of May 11th 2012.

Mick Philpott told the court how he, his wife 31-year-old Mairead and their friend Paul Mosley, 46, had a threesome hours before the fire began – labeling it as ‘degrading’ and said that it should never have happened.

However when questioned by Mr Smith, who is defending Mairead, Mick told on how he would regular go ‘dogging’ with Mairead.

He also revealed the fact that his former mistress, Miss Willis, and his wife were in a sexual relationship and would love to watch them have sex.

'It's all about L-O-V-E.'.

He told how after the threesome, he went out to fetch some cannabis for Mosley – a drug that he expressed to Judge Thirlwall he used to help ‘deal’ with what had happened.

Mr Shaun Smith then went on to ask if Mr Philpott thought he was a control freak, and enquired if Miss Willis had ‘escaped’ his grasp as it was alleged that Philpott had been extremely controlling over her and his wife – which he has strongly denied.

Revealing his true emotions, Philpott wept in the dock as he heard the tragic 999 phone call, and broke down in the docks – weeping for his children who he called ‘babies’.

The trial continues.

Do McWorkers have souls? - my first column piece

I am not the typical person you would expect to work in McDonalds. For example, you would expect a grotty, spotty faced teenager who has failed his (or her) GCSEs and will be on a minimum wage all their life.

On the contrary, I am well presented, clean faced young woman who works at the fast food chain not only to gain more cash, but to actually gain a representable work ethic. Surprising, huh?
Well, not really. The judgement of fast-food workers is unbelievable – and extremely unfair. The amount of times I have been snubbed by snobby kids is unbelievable.

To be frank, half the people who actually work at McDonalds are either students who are at university or college, or they’re trying to get another job but need money.

I remember serving one obese balding man who – because I was blonde – insinuated I was ditsy & failing at life. I soon shut him up when I told him I was at university & a student journalist.

Baffoon.

Why judge someone who works at a fast-food restaurant? At the end of the day, you can’t be that great if you’re coming into McDonalds instead of the Ritz. Without us, you wouldn’t have your greasy Big Mac and fried fat. McBots haven’t been invented. Yet.

So next time you have a KFC or a McDonalds, treat your server with a little bit of respect. You never know what they may do to your burger.

I'm Addicted.

Hello my Lovelies!

I come to you this late evening with a confession.

I have become a fake-tan-aholic.

Yes, it has finally happened to me, I knew it would be a matter of time before I became a wotsit.

Ok, I'm joking - it's not that extreme! ever since I became a brunette, I've wanted to try out some fake tan. Being so pale means I usually burn or turn out to be a lobster in the burning sun. Not a hot look I might add. The fake tan I have been using recently is the Make Believe Instant Tan Bronzer for Face and Body and I can happily say that I am in LOVE with the product! I saw it for £4.00 in the Boots reduced section and thought 'why not?'

                                                                  

BUT I'm in need of a more permanent self tan - and unfortunately St Moriz doesn't quiet cut it for me, so any suggestions are more than welcome!

Forever Bronzed? or will I revert back to my pale ways?

Lauren

xoxo

HIGH STREET VS DESIGNER

Original post can be found here

Don’t let the designer price tag put you off this summer!

Every fashion student, or at least any student that is interested in fashion, dreams of having a designer wardrobe – the Chanel bag, a pair of Jimmy Choos, a Prada dress etc. However, we are stopped by one thing – the price tag. Have no fear! You can still look great whilst styling the latest High Street brands.

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One of the key trends this season, Graphic content can easily be worn as a dress with a simple pair of heels – or a top and plain bottoms. Alexander McQueen dress is unique with the mirrored affect highlighting the design. The Oasis dress uses an allover floral print and is a cheaper alternative to the McQueen.

Left Image: Alexander McQueen £1210 / Right Image: Oasis £65



The Bomber Jacket
With its new updated look, it can be easily worn. The satin look to the jacket means it can be worn with a pair of jeans or over a day dress. The Burberry jacket is made of satin and is a pastel pink. The Very.com jacket is more of a light pink, but is still a great comparison to Burberry. And at £29, it’s a steal!

Left Image: Burberry £1195 / Right Image: Very.com £29

Back to the 90′s

With the 90’s being hot on the catwalk this Spring / Summer, lots of leather / PVC dresses have come onto the market. The Versace dress, with its edgy heart and cross detailing, is very rock ‘n’ roll and definitely a head-turning piece. The ASOS dress uses studs, which have been on trend for a while now. These pieces could be styled with the Jefferey Campbells Litas (studded or not).

Left Image: Versace £2,555 / Right Image: ASOS £17.50

My verdict? Although I am a complete sucker for designer gear, the high street has definitely given them a run for their money. So, who says you can’t look a million dollars for a fraction of the price?

Website of the Week; LookBook.nu

Hello my Lovelies!

Ever been stuck on fashion ideas to inspire your wardrobe?

On the fashion site Lookbook.nu, you can get all the fashion inspiration your heart desires!

With a handy IPhone app, this site helps you express your ideal fashion.

Whatsmore, most fashion finder sites do not show where the you can buy the piece of clothing your heart wants. LookBook caters for this and actually directs you straight to the site where you can find the item!

Go check out the site and let your fashion ideas run wild!

Lauren

xoxo

Apologises and something EXCITING!

Hello my Lovelies!

Firstly, I want to apologise for my non-excusable absence. I have been, well, really busy and rather lazy over the Easter Holiday period.

My main reason for this was because I celebrated my 19th birthday on Easter Sunday. Because it was Sunday, I didn't actually do anything that exciting - just some much need family time and snuggles with the boyfriend (just because I'm 19, doesn't mean I have to act like it)

                             

My Lovely Gifts; Just Cavelli Perfume with free bag, Juicy Couture handbag, Lush gift and Easter Eggs! 

                         

The Perfect Gift: Audrey Hepburn in all her glory

As you can see from the images above; I was pretty spoilt (no, I am NOT bragging) and I am do grateful for everything I got.

                                 

Homemade Birthday cake - Delicious!

Now, for some BIG News;

As you would have guessed from the title of this blog, I am an aspiring journalist and being a student at Nottingham Trent University has opened so many doors for me that I couldn't be more grateful. One of these opportunities really excited me and has confirm the fact that I want to become a journalist.

You may have heard of the band Rudimental with their top selling track 'Feel the Love'

Yup, thats them :)

Well ..... I can officially say that I have successfully interviewed a member of the band!

In any journalists view, this has got to be one of the highlights of my career (so far ;) ) and the article that I have written will be published in The Nottingham Post in a few short weeks.

So if you live in that area, keep a close eye on the paper! :D

I will be putting up some more posts tonight as I have the night off, so stay tuned folks!

Lauren

xoxo

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