304 CLOTHING | NEW AMBASSADOR

Buying new clothes is definitely a weakness of mine, and I am always on the lookout for new brands, quirky designs and most importantly, affordable items. After browsing through Instagram, I discovered 304#Clothing. It was launched in 2012 by three friends who decided to make handmade vest, and a year later, they are expanding the brand even more. I personally have always been a fan of printed t-shirts, so instantly 304's tees had caught my eye and I wanted every single one from the website, and at affordable prices starting from £20 it was hard to say no! 

Continuing to follow the brand, they began bringing out new pieces, and designs, which I felt were individual, simple, and most definitely caught peoples attention, and I couldn't wait to get my hands on some of the clothes to show off! But little did I know, one simple email to the company would result in them asking me to work alongside them as a ambassador. Brilliant! I was able to wear the clothing, promote the clothing, blog about the brand, and suggest new ideas. Perfect, I jumped at the chance! They had posted on Instagram that they wanted people to join their team, promoting the brand around their University campus, and I thought it would be a great way to get chatting to people, promote the brand, and I also wanted to be involved in the social networking side of things too.

It's an honour to be working alongside the 304# team! I cant wait to get stuck in, and introducing people to the brand! If you haven't yet discovered 304#Clothing then click the link and check out their website! I guarantee you'll be making a cheeky purchase! 

And if you are just too eager to see some of their designs, well, here's a few for you to check out.

304 Top (Front View) £20

Back View 

Real Eyes T-Shirt £20

Happy Shopping

Rachel

304 Clothing Ambassador 

 

LUSH Face Products | Review.

Skin products are forever something I'm willing to get my hands on, which was why when I walked past LUSH the other day, I couldn't resist a cheeky look at some of the new skin care products they had  in store. If like me, you are forever trying to find the perfect face wash / moisturiser and have tried everything under the sun, then you can understand the annoyance of believing in a product and then finding it out it does nothing for your skin at all. Annoying! Which was why I decided to go down a different route of using products with organic and fresh ingredients. 

The first product I came across was 'Ultrablend' Facial cleanser. Firstly it was the colour I found appealing, a soft yellow creamy product. After testing the product in store, I noticed it left my skin amazingly moisturised after using it, and I hadn't yet found a product which had done so before. After my first time properly using it as part of my skin care range, I noticed a difference in my skin. Easily applied with warm water and using your fingers, then gently wiped off with a damp clothe or cotton pad, this cleanser left my skin well nourished. 

The second product I brought, is one I've always been a tad hesitant about. Face masks. This one is called 'The Sacred Truth'. With a mid / dark green colour, it appeared healthy looking, and as I was going for something light, yet effective, I decided to give it a try. Now, I've always been a bit funny when it comes to trying face masks. I love the idea of them, cleansing the skin and getting rid of spots etc, but some of them I find too heavy, or leave my skin itchy after wards. But I was hoping to get on well with this one. 

I have still a lot of time to continuing trying these product and seeing the benefits. But so far so good!

I am beyond satisfied, and cant wait to get back in store and try out some more amazing products. What's your favourite product from the LUSH range?

Rachel

Day In The Life of An ELLE Fashion Assistant

Today at University I was set the task of writing a 250 piece on something of my choice, and the first thing that came to mind was a 'Day in the life of a Fashion Assistant'. The media ad Journalism industry is as fast paced as it comes. Gone are the hour lunch breaks, and you'd be lucky to have 15 minutes sat down browsing your favourite clothing websites. So to all of you aspiring journalists, and most importantly fashion assistants, I thought I'd sum up the typical day in the crazy industry for you. So here goes...

'It's a mad rush; the doors are rammed with staff sipping on their morning coffee, grasping hold of the freshly new ELLE magazine. The magazine departments keep themselves to themselves, all dividing on to their own floors. Heads down in the lift, and little communication. The office i a different environment; It's like a family, a close unit. The desks are placed together, with each department working closely. 

It's obvious I'm a fashion assistant, surrounded by a floor of tissue paper, Christian Louboutin heels and Prada handbags; I feel I'm disturbing the team packaging my items ready to be collected by the designer. The office is loud, amongst the sound of computer keyboards, numerous phone calls, and the annoyance of me wrapping items and unpacking delivery, we're interrupted by yet another delivery. 

The post room man loudly shouts 'Lorraine Candy' in the office, holding a bouquet of flowers in one hand, and a Chanel and Gucci bag in the other. Yet another exciting daily delivery for the ELLE editor.  The day continues at a fast pace, I'm stuck doing about three things at once, In between answering emails and phone calls, I have to package items ready to walk over to the location for the shoot. I'm panicked, knowing thousands of pounds worth of designer goods are in my hands, yet it's an honour to know I'm trusted with it. Half an hour later I'm walking the streets of London with two Louis Vuitton suitcases. I feel rather important'. 

This is just a summary of one of the days I experience whilst at ELLE, although every other day there was just as crazy and exciting, not to mention unpredictable. 

Have you worked in the media / journalism industry, and If so, how did you find it?

Rachel

Student Spending.

Since being at university I have come to terms with the fact that the saying 'A girl can never have too many clothes' in completely incorrect unless you are Paris Hilton and have about 15 rooms to put them in then it's a different story. The idea of having many different outfits to wear day and night is great, but realistically, how many pairs of leggings do you need in your life? Lets be honest. Now,  I'm not going to lie, I'm defiantly a fan of a Topshop purchase. Probably not the best place to be shopping on a 'student budget', but somehow I always manage to avoid Primark and magically end up in the more expensive shops. Lets just say budgeting isn't my strongest point. But anyway, back to the point. When packing up my room to go home for the summer, I realised how many clothes I had that I never actually wore. Stupid I know. I'd buy maybe 2 or 3 jumpers at a time, telling myself I'd get lots of wear out of them, and by the end of the year, it seemed I had only lived in 1 of the 3. Ridiculous! If there's one thing I've learnt, (after a big clear out of all the many clothes I have and never wore, or completely forgot about' it's that, half the time, at University, unless your going the extra mile for a night out, is that no one actually pays any attention to what you look like. 

Before coming to my senses and realising I had far too many clothes, half of my problem was that I had far too many, and I didn't think I had enough. It wasn't until I came home and unpacked that I realised that I'd wasted far too much money on clothes that I'd hardly even worn. Silly mistake. 

Lesson learnt, my wardrobe is now cut down to clothes that I love and wear all the time, which is a lot easier to decide on what to wear when I'm in a rush to my 9am lectures. 

 Tips to save money as a student - 

Make Primark your new best friend - it may be known for 'cheap' clothes, but you can buy 3 jumpers for £30 or 1 jumper for £30. Easy decision!

Ask yourself the same question - 'Do I NEED it?' Most likely the answer will be no. And if you choose to buy it, give it a week and you'll wish you saved the money for that extra night out on the town.

If you've seen something in Topshop, chances are the same thing will be in Newlook, River Island and most likely Primark, so try and save yourself that extra £5.

Get wear out of things. It's so easy to get bored of a item of clothing, (I'm guilty of this one) yes, you may of worn the same pair of jeans to uni 3 times in a row, but if you know you have had good wear out of something, you won't feel as guilty when its time to buy a new pair.

Accessorise. A few pieces of jewellery, studs or some sequins can instant change an outfit. So instead of chucking it away or to the back of your wardrobe, think of a few ways to jazz up your top or shirt. Cut off the sleeves, add a few studs to the shoulders, and you have a brand new top. 

Are you guilty of having too many clothes? Does your student loan burn a hole in your pocket? 

Rachel

Student Summer

After a long year of studying, endless amounts of referencing, and not to mention a few nights out on the town, your left with a lecture free summer, plenty of lie ins, no horrible 3am fire alarms, and most importantly, your home comforts, but what the summer does hold, is plenty of time to explore, travel, work, party, and have an incredible time. But what better to do than work and party at the same time? Sounds fun eh? Which is exactly what I decided to do this summer, on the amazing island that is IBIZA! For many student, working abroad is always a fun way to travel the world, gain experience, meet new people and most importantly earn money, which was why I saw it as a great opportunity. So, with my location decided, flights and accommodation booked for the month, I was all set to go on what was yet to be the most amazing time of my life.

Little did I know, finding work in Ibiza wouldn't be as easy as I had imagined. I found myself skipping through various jobs, from Ticket selling, to PR, to Shot Girl, which all sounds fun, but commission based work can be hard work. 

The West End in Ibiza is the party strip in San Antonio, with a few smaller clubs near by, it is flooded with promoters, ticket sellers, face painters, and many 'looky looky' men selling knock off Ray Ban sunglasses (If you look closely it actually says 'Ray Beri', rather amusing I know)

Although working could be tedious at times, with split shifts, long hours, and many un interested passers by, patience was a huge requirement when it came to PR'ing on the west end. 

With some of my evenings being taken up from work, I was able to live by the saying 'Work hard play hard' and that I most certainly did! 

In the month that I was there, I went to Amnesia once to see Calvin Harris, and by that performance, once was definitely enough. With it being a pricey $55 for a ticket, it was definitely worth every penny, and I would 100% go again! 

Ants at Ushuaia was held on a saturday, and was more of a workers event, as that is the day workers have off. An outdoor event, where you can dance in or around the pool, listen to house music, and be in the company of dancers around the pool.

David Guetta, now, everybody knows him, and everybody loves him, and this has to be one of the most craziest nights of my entire life (apart from Avicii because that was INSANE.) I've never been to an event where I physically couldn't not even move. I found myself in a mosh of people, being pushed around, stood on, elbowed numerous times, but I didn't mind, because I was watching David Guetta perform, and I was in Ibiza. so there was not much I could complain about. Here in the picture is 2 of the glowsticks I managed to grab in the crowd, and I made a wise decision of going round to the back of the stage, with a perfect view of him and the crowd. Amazing!

Zoo Project - The body painting in Ibiza is incredible, and even if its not a Zoo event, people still walk around half naked in body paint, its pretty much the norm. This was one of the main things I wanted to do out here, which was why I chose to splash out $35 on body paint. Expensive I know. 

And finally, Ocean Beach Club, known for its ridiculously expensive beds, amazing cocktails, famous people, and of course the man himself, Wayne Lineker (also owner of Linekers bar) Now, if you know me, you'll know I love meeting famous people, people in the public eye, or what ever you want to call it, and a picture opportunity makes it 10x better. Lets be honest, its just extra proof when your telling some one the story that you met them. Wayne was really chatty, offered to have a picture with me, and was chatting away about Towie, his tattoos, and how he loves the island. 

Overall, It was the best month of my life, and working made it that much more enjoyable. I recommend Ibiza to everyone, and encourage you to work, as it builds up contacts (free guest list) that was the best advantage. 

Hair Treats

If you know me, you will know that I am forever messing about with my hair. I've dyed it almost every colour under the sun, had it cut short, grown it back, and forever go round and round in circles, yet lately, since being home from University, I've barely touched it, and I can certainly see and feel a difference. My hair is naturally dead straight, so I can simply leave it to dry naturally and not do a thing to it. Having recently said goodbye to my horrid split ends, I decided I wanted to look after my hair more, which would only mean using good products little but often. Moroccan Oil was on the top of my list to get!

Moroccan Oil has caused a huge craze lately for all hair lovers. This 'miracle' oil as some have called it works wonders on your hair. I was first introduced to it by my cousin, who had purchased the large bottle for a whopping £30 after falling in love with the product.  I'd contemplated getting the big bottle myself, but just couldn't justify the price. So when I saw this small sample 25ml sized bottle for only £12.50 I could not resist! 

Moroccan Oil

Firstly I love the size of this bottle. It's perfect to fit into your handbag, and great for a holiday too! Personally, I think that this bottle is just as good as getting the bigger one for £30 as it lasts forever as you only use a pea size amount each time.

Moroccan oil is designed for the ends of your hair. A small pea size amount rubbed through your hands and on the lengths of your hair does the trick nicely. With a non greasy texture, you can use this on damp towel dried hair or completely dry hair, whichever you find best for you. 

Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray 

I haven't yet tried this product out, but from reading other blogs, It seems the Bumble and Bumble range is very popular, and this spray seems to get a lot of attention. I figured this would be a nice little treat for my holiday to create a beachy wave look when I'm in Ibiza. This little bottle cost £9.50 and again, is perfect holiday size. I'm excited to try this out, although knowing me, I'll go for an effortless look when it most likely took me about an hour to achieve my desired hair style. 

Have you brought any hair products lately? What do you think of Moroccan oil & Bumble and Bumble products?

Rachel x

Ibiza Summer Haul

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It's not long now until I jet off to Ibiza for a whole month. How exciting! I've been counting down the days with my app on my phone, and it's only 26 days until I fly out there. I'm really looking forward to some sun, anything to get away from this depressing British weather! 

I've been buying a few pieces recently, and have found that Primark do some amazing summer pieces. I've always been a fan of Primark, well working there for two years it was hard not to buy from there, but more recently, they have certainly up'd their game, and have some amazing items for a great price!

Ibiza instantly screams sun, a whole lot of fun, and if your lucky unlike myself, then a golden tan, which meant a few bikini pieces were on the shopping list! I'm taking my Jack Will's one out with me this summer that my parents treated me to last year. A simple two piece striped bikini in Jack Wills traditional colours of blue and pink, this number will hopefully keep me going for a few more summers to come. Now, a brighter piece was essential for my trip. so I went for this turquoise number (see in pic) It's a gorgeous colour and with removable straps, I can avoid the dreaded tan lines!

Above are a few of the many things I'm taking out with me. Primark aztec and printed shorts are a must this summer! Nice and light, not to mention comfortable, I'm sure I will get a lot of wear out of these! The blue / purple shorts are Topshop, but I got them off Ebay for a cheeky £10 Bargain!

This is just a selection of some of the things I've got, there was far too much to fit in the photo. Oops.

What summer bits have you brought?

Rachel x