2013.

A new year has begun, and with a new year comes change. We all have resolutions like getting fit or being more organized, but what I really want is to live 2013 to the full.
I want it to be a year that will be great workwise and personally. I am currently working as a freelance journalist, radio reporter and blogger. I love working in media and I hope this year will be as fruitful as last year. My resolution to soak it all in has already started with an American road trip.
I've been to Orlando, Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Alabama and many other places so far. I have had my fortune read by a medium in the haunted house of Voodoo, hopped on the plane of Elvis, explored CNN world headquarters, tickled and fed stingrays and tried out every imaginable fast food place physically possible on the coast. I have embraced my inner- child in Harry Potter land and stepped on the largest escalator in the world among other randomness.

These travels have literally been a dream come true and a chance to realize not only what a lucky duck I am, and how different fashion, culture and life is in the US - A place I have always been attracted to.
 I have had great adventures which I will share on the blog, telling you what places are great to tour, shop, wine and dine and explore across the USA.

Happy New Year everyone :)

xo L

† Fashion & News Update ...

I have seen some shoes that I believe need me in their lives. Or vice versa. Prepare to drool.

One thing I saw that amazed me this week was this image. Check out the Paris film premiere for Life of Pi Movie - I want to go to a swim-in-cinema! It looks magical.

In other news Romeo Beckham is the new face of Burberry at the ripe old age of ten! Mammy and Daddy Beckham have fronted huge campaigns for Armani and H & M so I guess it's no surprise that Romeo has been snapped up. 

The lovely folks at the style HQ of Collegetimes.ie interviewed me recently about blogging, fashion and journalism. 

You can click here to check it out!

In closing - to embrace the festive cheer check out my pug Coco rocking his Sultry Santa look!

Happy Holidays! xo

xo L

My photoshoot & interview with miinto.ie!

This is my outfit from my recent interview and photoshoot with award-winning online Irish fashion retailer www.miinto.ie about blogging, personal style and much more. I am loving furry hats this winter! The one I wore for the photoshoot is vintage. They are so warm and will never go out of style. I teamed it with a floral pastel shirt from Topshop and a mod peach minidress ♥ My spanish brogues are from the 1980's - they were my Mam's.

You can check out the interview just click here!

You can 'HYPE' this look on lookbook.nu just click here!

My leather briefcase is from a second- hand store and was a steal at €3! My leather fleeced jacket is Billabong, I picked it up in the flagship store in NYC last February.

Hope you like the look! :)

xo L

Hospital announces Kate Middleton's nurse found dead after prank call scandal

Today is a very sad day as a nurse has allegedly taken her own life due to the Kate Middleton Prank phone call scandal. Kate Middleton was admitted to hospital with a severe morning sickness called "hyperemisis gravidarum" and a Nurse on her ward was the victim of a prank that meant information leaked to the media.

The Nurse in question,  Jacintha Saldanha was a victim of a hoax by the radio pranksters from Australia. The King Edward VII Hospital has confirmed that the nurse involved has died. Paramedics tried to revive the woman at her address in Central London but she was found dead at the scene. Radio presenters Mel Grieg and Michael Christian of station 2DayFM made the prank phone call pretending to be the Queen and were transferred to the ward and had a brief conversation with the nurse on duty about Kate Middleton's condition. The presenters violated the privacy of the Duchess and it was odd that they got through so easily with their accents and overall behaviour during the erratic phone call. The hospital has apologised profusely for the "breach in security" and to date Australian station 2DayFm public statement has been that they "apologise for any inconvenience caused" by the prank phone call and admitted their surprise at being transferred through naming it "the easiest prank call to date". The radio station in question 2DayFM is no stranger to making the headlines was heavily criticised  in 2009 due to their treatment of a young rape victim on air.

Click the link below to hear the prank phone call:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmS8JwyRUdk

Will Anna Wintour leave Vogue?

Obama wants Editor- in - Chief Anna Wintour to exit Vogue & play an Ambassador's role but how would the fashion hive survive without its queen bee? A Bloomberg report has indicated that President Obama is considering Vogue Head Honcho Anna Wintour for U.S. ambassadorships in the U.K. and France. In the past, Anna Wintour has co-hosted a high-profile fundraiser in New York in June for Obama's presidential campaign and assisted with a line of Obama merchandise that pulled in a sizeable $40 million. Allegedly Wintour is up against Obama campaign finance chairman Matthew Barzun for the U.K. post and Marc Lasry for the top job at the U.S. Embassy in Paris. 

What do you think? Is it high time for a fusion of fashion and politics? Wintour could definitely teach politicians about the style stakes. Could she mirror the influence of Jackie O with her polished look and classy demeanor?

xo L

Rita Ora cheats on Rob Kardashian 20 times?

Celebrity duo Rob Kardashian has taken to Twitter to rant about Rita Ora: "I'm actually disgusted a woman could give up her body to more than 20 dudes in less than a year's time while trying to start a career".

Rob Kardashian added: "She cheated on me with nearly 20 dudes while we were together, I wonder how many she will sleep with now..."

Rob's older sister and X Factor USA host Khloe Kardashian Odom has also got in on the action by tweeting: "Cheaters never prosper @RobKardashian ill be home today… Try and smile little brother,' to which Rob replied with: "I Love You."

All tweets have since been deleted and Rita Ora is yet to comment. Obscenities are trending all over the internet.

What do you think? Do you believe Rob's taking to twitter was the right way to vent his frustrations?

xo L

Go green and get gorgeous with Human + Kind!

How green is your beauty routine? The multitude of beauty skin care products on the market today can make choosing which kind to use a daunting process. With more and more products crammed full of artificial and unnatural ingredients on the shelves how safe are they for you skin? Human+Kind’s all-in-one skincare range is full of 100% natural, restorative ingredients that provide a simple and organic solution for your everyday skin care needs. I was excited to receive some complementary body and hair oil from the kind folks at Human + Kind which I decided to trial - and if I found it to be really good, write a blog about it. I was pleasantly surprised by the fresh scent and effectiveness of the oil. It was like bio oil but packing more of a punch.

Four Fabulous Reasons To Go For Green with Human+Kind Skincare

1. On average 60% of what you put on your skin is absorbed into your bloodstream. Considering that the average women uses 12 beauty products a day, that’s potentially 127 harmful chemicals she’s being exposed to in just one single day! All of Human+Kind’s multitasking products are 100% natural as Human+Kind believe using nasty preservatives and harmful ingredients isn’t necessary to create long lasting and effective skincare products.
All Human+Kind products are:
Dermatologically tested, allergy screened and suitable for sensitive skins
Free from paraben and chemical nasties

2. Almost three out of ten women suffer from allergies to ingredients found in conventional beauty products. ( I am one of them!!) On top of that, the number of woman suffering from sensitive skin and skin complaints such as eczema is on the rise. Recent scientific advances have proven that the use of natural components, such as Jojoba, Achmella and Onopordum found in all Human+Kind products, decrease the likelihood of experiencing allergic reactions, clogging pores and irritating the skin.

3. Human+Kind has created a pared down skincare range with multi-tasking formulations that benefit all types of skin and women of all ages saving women both money and time and freeing them up from lengthy beauty rituals.

4. Often, chemicals found in conventional beauty products aren’t biodegradable so they pollute the ecosystems and make their way back into the food-chain. As Human+Kind products are made using natural ingredients they don’t damage the environment.

I have been using the body oil on my skin and hair and the difference is startling - My hair and pallor look nourished and luminescent - and really silky too. The Ultimate test was that I used the product over time to see how well it would work - also I changed the colour of my hair and used the human + kind oil liberally and my hair looked enriched. I went from light to dark I will show you the result of how conditioning the oil was. My hair felt sleeker and more manageable.

The Human+Kind Skincare range includes;

Human + Kind All-In-One Anti-Ageing cream Price €29.95

Human + Kind All-In-One Body Oil Price €14.95

Human + Kind All-In-One Family Remedy Cream Price €22.95

Human + Kind All-In-One Day+Night Cream Price €23.95

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Try it out at home! You won't be disappointed ;)

xo L