Mens Fashion - The University Paper

Discovering new brands: Robin and Thorn

Hello Beautiful!

You've heard of Steph right? Editor of blog Thoughts of a Wannabe Journalist? One of my Closet friends and now the founder of a new jewellery site.

Robin and Thorn is an affordable-yet-fashionable jewellery site, created by Miss Mulholland herself, that gives students or people with a very limited fund to buy the latest statement pieces.

With prices ranging from £2.50 to £6, Robin and Thorn is exceptionally inexpensive, selling fun and quirky pieces with a next to nothing price-tag!

Here are a few of my favourite pieces:

Snow White & the seven dwarf ring - £4

Rabbit & Ruby earrings - £2.50

Spike ear cuff - £3

What do you think to the collection?

Lets get personal ...

Hello my Beauties!

I hope you are all enjoying your lazy Sunday!

I was thinking to myself today - I haven't done a personal post in a while and, because I have lots of reviews in store for you this week, I thought I'd talk about how I am!

The last few months have been an emotional rollercoaster - worrying about passing my Law exam, working towards a promotion at work and trying to have a social life. I can safely say that my boyfriend, friends and family are the only people keeping me sane right now!

I've even had a chop!

The Day I realised my eyebrows are ridiculous!

I wanted to give my hair a fighting chance of growing long and healthy after blonde hair dye stripped everything good! and I totally fell in love with Cheryl Cole's cropped haircut. Although this is not a patch on what the original hairstyle is - I love it!

I am also been deciding what to buy for the next competition! So if you have any ideas, please let me know! 

And finally, I have decided I am going to now attempt to do daily blogs throughout summer apart from when I'm on my jollies and - I tell you what, I can't wait to share my summer with you guys!

Let the blogging commence!

Style Finder - Cemone Warren

I have decided to do something a little bit different today - instead of my usual review, I am going to tell you about my weekly 'Fashionista' & their style (so please, tell me what you think!)

L x

Having your own individual style can be extremely hard & to follow the crowd may seem to be the easier option. However, 16-year-old Cemone Warren has managed to stand out from the crowd & incorporate her own style - causing a stir amongst the 'hipster' teenagers. I was very lucky to interview Miss Warren about her style, where she shops & her modelling prospects. Lauren Lee reports.



You only have to Facebook her name to find Cemone. Adored my thousands of teenagers, Cemone Warren deals with the so-called 'Facebook Fame'. However, this is not what strikes me more about the teen. For someone so young, Cemone has developed a very unique, mature sense of style - incorporating her own ideas and independent brands such as Oddity.

 Lauren: Firstly, what would you say your influences your style? 

 Cemone Warren: Lots of things like I love the grunge type of look but   more girly like I get a lot of ideas of my outfits from Taylor Momsen I love her style as it just looks effortlessly hot with the whole rock look going on but i like to give it my own thing by making it more girly and wearable.

 Lauren Jade Lee: Ah, I see what you mean! The look is very unique. Any favourite brands? or are you more of a vintage girl? 

 Cemone Warren: Dolls kill is one of my favourites are their some of their stuff is crazy but in a good way it's really cute and in your face, also a smaller brand that's just started called Thieves of thunder they take kid like things like Disney and make them evil which I think I awesome. I love vintage things but i normally just go in my mums wardrobe and steal all her really old clothes she wore when she was a teenager to be honest

 Lauren Jade Lee: Speaking of Thieves of Thunders, you have collaborated with a lot of independent brands such as Oddity & Slat, what attracts you to the brands? Do you wish to model as a career option?

Cemone Warren: I just like them as they're all totally different to what you see in new look or river island and also I prefer the whole i independent label as I know i wont walk down the street and see everyone else wearing them and yeah I've always wanted to do modelling but I'm not sure on if it'll just be part time sort of thing as I do now or get any bigger but I wouldn't mind it at all.

All pictures used from Miss Warrens Facebook. 

Review: T B Club

Hello Gorgeous!

When I am not wearing my favourite midi dress, I love wearing a pair of comfy jeans and a printed T shirt. I have millions - Michael Jackson, Coca Cola, you name it! 

A few months ago, I came across the brand T B Club (short for The Breakfast Club) and absolutely fell in love with their tattooed Marilyn Monroe and tattooed Audrey Hepburn tops and vowed that I would have one for myself. 

Last week, I was browsing through their website and came across the 'Lucky Dip' section and decided I would try it. For £20, you get 3 random tops in your size - some may even be limited edition or one offs - so I thought, why not!

I am so pleased with my decision and absolutely love my tops! And know I will wear all 3!

The Tops

Starting from the left is the 'Masked Marilyn' top, which I will admit is my favourite. The tattooed Marilyn really is striking and very unique compared to her usual glamorous self. The middle one is off a boxer covered in tattoos which, again, I think is quite quirky. Last but not least is a tattooed version of Sloth from the Goonies. This happens to be my youngest sisters favourite top as she is obsessed with The Goonies.

Overall, I am extremely happy with my purchase and would recommend anyone - male or female - to buy from this store if you are looking for original designs and originality.

My next purchase from them - The tattooed Audrey!

East Midlands Designer Outlet - My Haul

Hello Beautiful!

I love designer gear. I also love a good bargain. East Midlands Designer Outlet, located in South Normanton, has combined the best that retail has to offer with the bonus of having 'up to 60% off '. How could I not resist taking advantage of some of these items?

My bargains

The first place we stopped in is the classic Marks and Spencer's. Although I do not normally shop there, it's my grandmas favourite shop so - why not?

I did manage to pick up a cute bandana bikini with pink candy stripes and bows on the bottoms. The bikini all together should have been over £30 and I manages to steal it for £18! which I think is pretty good for the quality. And what was better? That day the sun wear was an extra 20% off so I was extremely impressed.

I also had a quick gander at the clearance section (seriously, how could I resist!) and managed to find a decent 'push up' bra in my size. I do love Marks and Sparks bras as I always find them to be supportive and comfy - which any woman will know is a blessing when it comes to bras. The bra was a steal at £6.66 instead of £18 - which again is a brilliant price for marks and sparks!

As you know, I recently got a Fiorelli bag from T K Maxx and I really do like the brand. When I saw that they had an outlet store here I had to look for a bargain. I came across this glittery, funky Fiorelli London bag which I think will be perfect for carrying my University books and folders around in September. it may not be to anyones taste but I really do think it's different. 

And lastly, I have wanted to test some of the new Marc Jacob perfumes for a while now and noticed that the centre had a Fragrance Shop Outlet. So in I went in and unintentionally came out with a 50ml bottle of 'Dot'. Anyone that knows the Marc Jacob perfumes knows that the bottles are very cute with plastic flowers or, in Dot's case, a butterfly. The smell is extremely sweet, with vanilla, honeysuckle and jasmine all included in the fragrance. The bottle was £36.99 instead of £46.99 which has saved me a whole £10 - yay!

I am yet to go to the Bicester Village designer outlet, and I cannot wait to venture there!

Designer bargains are my thing!

My Current wishlist

Hello Beautifu'ls!


I really enjoyed doing my 'Birthday Wishlist' and with that being over 2 months ago - I think it's about time I updated my wishlist!

1. The 'Sex and the City' Boxset

Before I started university, I was obsessed with the movies but never interested in the series. However, I do not know if it's the inner journalist in me, or the influence of my gorgeous friends, but I have become obsessed with Carrie and her hectic love life. And because she is in the same field as me and completely obsessed with fashion - I feel connected to her! Even if my friends do say I am more of a Samantha character ... Ahem .... 

2. Cartoon/ Fun Midi dresses

OMG Fashion - £12

In my wardrobe, I have every dress imaginable - tie dye midis, paisley maxi, 'princess' dresses - the works! However, I still am in need of a fun midi dress - maybe the famous white batman bodycon dress as fashioned by Cheryl Cole, the 'Kapow' dresses that I have seen Vicky Pattison model (from Geordie Shore) or this super cute Barbie dress which I hope to wear one day myself! I think this dress is PERFECT for cocktails with the girls and with it's fun design is perfect for more of an 'upbeat' look. 

3.  Another pair of Kurt Geiger's .... 

Hope

Like any good fashionista knows (And what I learnt from Glamour editor Jo Elvin) that the more you invest in a shoe, the more comfort and more money's worth you'll get from the shoe. I love KG's - the sophistication, the style - the comfort! and the fact that the sale prices are very affordable, how can I resist! I have even found an eBay page that sells ex-display Kurt Geiger's for a small percentage of the cost. 

The link for this page is here.

4. The Beauty-Blender

For years, I have heard so much about these sponges and have always wanted to try them! However, the 'original' one is quite expensive so I am currently looking for one that is the same quality but at a more affordable price. When I do get this, I'm going to do my very first video! Exciting stuff!

This is all I can think of at the moment, but I shall update the post if anything else springs to mind.

What do you think about me doing a vlog? 

Review - Marilyn by Lush

Hello my Darlings!

As promised, here I am with a lovely hair mask review!

Anyone who is a blonde will know how hard it is to maintain:- the constant hair dying, the unwanted brassy tones & the drying state your hair becomes. Some hair treatment can cause blonde hair to become more brittle & dry, which is no fun!

However! help is at hand!

I was lucky enough to be sent a sample of the Marilyn hair treatment, and I am totally in love!

In it's iconic lush packaging, I couldn't wait to try the product & ran straight upstairs.

The thick, yellow mask smells absolutely gorgeous! you can definatly smell the infusion of chamomile in the treatment, and with the addition of olive oil, lemon oil and linseed you know that it it will do good for your hair. Aswell as the moisturising properties, the mask contains lemon juice to help gradually lighten the hair, as lemon and chamomile have naturally occurring peroxide. The mask is said to 'maintains the blonde you have, whilst chamomile and lemon combine to give a hint of a glint of brightness' which I will be putting to the test. What I like about Lush is the lack of chemicals in the products, knowing that they are actually doing good to your hair. And, of course, for the their lack of animal testing (having cats as pets since you were 6, they become like your best friends!)

So, the mask is a pre-wash treatment - meaning that you use it before you wash your hair. I slathered the product on, put a shower cap 0n & enjoyed a lovely, warm bath (aaa, relaxing baths - how I love thee) I left the product on for about 30 minutes and rinsed it off with cool water - and then proceeded to shampoo, condition and dry my hair. I was impressed with the results! My hair feels soft and actually shines!:



See! I wasn't kidding! AND it took out the brassy, yellow tones (I had bleached my hair about 2 days before the treatment)

I actually adore this product, and I WILL be purchasing some more! I seriously recommend you visit your local lush store or visit them online: https://www.lush.co.uk/product/283/Marilyn-Hair-Moisturiser

Have any of you tried this product before? what was your experience?

Lauren

xoxo

Hopeless Apparel - The Review

Hello Beautiful!

Since the beginning of the 'Facebook Famous' I have noticed a lot of 'Apparels' coming onto the market. As a wannabe fashion lover, I had to sample some of these for myself. Hopeless Apparel give there own twist in the apparel world -giving their consumers unique designers at an affordable price.

I was lucky enough to be sent the 'Hipsteril' top - which is a printed image of a tattooed Ariel, pretty cool huh?

Below are a few images of my sister wearing the top!

The top itself is £12, which I think is good value for your money seeing as other tops can range up to £20 for similar designs. Since I have received this top, my sister has wore it non-stop! and loves the design - teaming the top up with jeans or a pair of wet-look leggings. There is only one real downside to the top - since washing it, my mum has noticed that the ink has ran slightly so proper precautions should be made when washing your top!

The link for the site is here!

What do you think to apparels? Too hipster?

Guys, I am going to need your help ...

Hello my Beauties,

Isn't the sun glorious today?

With the summer months fast approaching, I think that it's time to finally start a proper 'healthy' routine.

I am at an average weight of 8st 7, and at a height of 5ft 4(ish) but I'm  feeling the need to 'tone up' before I   go away to Turkey - which happens to be 3 months away.

However, junk food and sweets always seem to be a problem when it comes to me losing the weight ...

I am, and have been for the last two and a half years, a McDonalds crew member (yes, you may laugh if you wish) and I always seem to be eating them! be it a quarter pounder and fries or a chicken sandwich - I cannot seem to stop! And this seems to be the same with sweet stuff - especially biscuits!

I am now more determined to try and tone up - especially after seeing this image of Kate Thorne:

Girl Crush?I think so ...

BUT! I am going to need the help of the followers! I have no idea on what to eat or what to do at the gym! and need some ideas in order to reach my ideal weight of 8st, or until I can see a six pack!

If you have any ideas, please feel free to write to me on the Facebook page or Tweet me!

We can do this. Together.