Monthly Archives: November 2009

Twitter is the word

Global Language Monitor (GLM), has named Twitter the most popular word in the print and digital media around the world this year, followed by Obama in second place. Twitter has taken over in all aspects of our lives – even … Continue reading

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Album of the decade: Youth and Young Manhood

Sons of preacher men who have torn up the rule book and rejected their religious roots in favour of sex, drugs and Tennessee style rock and roll. With four albums under their belts, Kings of Leon have well and truly … Continue reading

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How to be a better blogger

Everyone is blogging – from Jon Snow to the local gossip – conversation is online and after you sieve through the wades of angry rants, there is some useful stuff about. As a student being made to blog I have … Continue reading

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Is the end of print newspapers inevitable?

The print industry is in a rapid decline, online news is more popular than ever, and Rupert Murdoch is proposing making people pay for his online papers from next year. Are we just waiting around for ink to dry up … Continue reading

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City Style

Noopy’s flatteringly cool outfit mixes faded denim with a funky layered dress. Jacket: Topshop Dress: Topshop Bag: Vintage leather Necklace: Antique market Noopy is inspired by Anne Hathaway, Alexa Chung and Leighton Meester and if she could steal anyone’s wardrobe … Continue reading

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Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels

Kate Moss is no stranger to controversy -  24 hour coke binges, crack-head rock star boyfriends, interrupting interviews…but is she really to blame for the rise in eating disorders in the UK? Moss is a bit of a diva, storming … Continue reading

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24 Hours with the Royal Marines..

I hate to be cold, wet, tired and forced to do hard physical exercise. I also have a fear of life in the military and being caught up in a fight between two opposing enemies… My thoughts have changed slightly … Continue reading

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Top 10 trench coats

A trench coat is timeless, flattering and a must have staple item in any wardrobe. Burberry are the trench masters, from Thomas Burberry’s humble beginnings in Basingstoke in 1901, to the Spring 2010 London Fashion week shows  – they remain … Continue reading

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How to handle charity shops

Many shoppers shudder at the thought of entering a charity shop. The dingy light, mouldy smell, and stacks of rejected clothes in no order can be off-putting – not to mention the annoyingly over friendly volunteers who run these treasure … Continue reading

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Luella crashes out

Luella, one of the fashion industry’s biggest success stories, has become a surprise victim of the credit crunch. Yesterday Luella Bartlet announced her label is to cease trading after a major financier, Club 21, pulled out. Fashion it-girls Alexa Chung … Continue reading

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