Roxanne- My very own giant gobstopper
February 8, 2010 by Rochelle Gow · Comments
The palpitations my heart feels as I willingly let myself wander past the section devoted to handbags in the department store are not that of a heart attack but instead a feeling of lust and desire for something so close 
yet so far out of reach from my longing palms that wish to grasp the soft, smelling leather. Gliding isle by isle my eyes landscape the army of clutches and totes all metaphorically yelling at me to pick them to be my right ‘arm’ man.
It is almost as if I have travelled back in time. Lumbered once again with a huge fringe and missing teeth, I stand in my denim leggings paired with what would now be a revolting crop top and a bum bag buckled around my waist, which secures a Tamogotchi and pogs, I gaze at the mountains of sweets before me in the shop. Then I see it, the mother of all crushing bank balances a Roxanne Mulberry tote, the giant gobstopper of the sweet shop.
An iconic classic perched with its siblings on a polished shelf, Roxanne as her designer has so wisely named, meaning bright star, beams at me with her soft oak coloured leather and gold stud detail, a perfect addition to any outfit.
Picking up my chosen bag, the army surrounding me suddenly silence and the only sound is the pounding of my heart as I wish only to venture a little further from the spot which my body is frozen to place Roxanne on a pedestal, the till. Being the ‘poor’ student that I am reality sets in and she is left waiting to be homed by some lucky soul, probably a spoilt daddy’s girl who can blow £750 as easily as sherbet on a dipstick.
Boasting English luxury with its belt strap buckle, external mulberry rivets, pockets and a suede interior, this bag is undoubtedly an investment worth making. A reasonable size at 34cm wide, probably the length of one of those strawberry shoelaces you could buy and devour for 10p in the good old days before the recession, this bag can fit in all your basic lady needs and more. Let’s face it, we always need more space, for that extra lipstick you want to bring, the two pairs of sunglasses in case you change your mind and the hair products and accessories in preparation for the expected windswept look that British weather regularly throws at us.
Although right now I may not be the proud owner of such a delight, one day I will blow the sherbet off the dipstick and swagger with Roxanne in the crook of my arm. But until then the burning desire I feel is going to have to settle down and pitch a tent because it might be sometime before the swear jar is full or before I even consider saving the student loan I seem to religiously blow in the first week of it landing in my bank account. If for some bewildered reason I haven’t persuaded you and you aren’t swarming Mulberry as we speak I will gladly accept your generous donations for my Roxanne fund, all of course at your loss.
Oxford street goes virtual
April 8, 2009 by Rochelle Gow · Comments
Picture this, the weather outside is dismal and the rain beats off your bedroom window, you feel groggy and that journey to Oxford Street seems so far away. You know a little bit of retail therapy would cheer you up, but at what expense? Saturated clothes and hair that is a wet, organised mess?
Stop right there, put down your keys and brolly, make a brew and get comfy instead because Near Global has revolutionized the world of online shopping.
Due to open its virtual doors in October 2009, Near London is an exact 3-D replica of the capital notorious for its shops, restaurants and tourist attractions. Wander the city online and experience a virtual journey in the comfort of your own home.
Shoppers will be able to find what they are looking for at the click of a button by travelling through the accessible doors of the World Wide Web. The creators from Near predict its presence will also act as an online yellow pages where users will be able to find items, shops and numbers all in one easy virtual world.
Mapping the city inch by inch, online shoppers will also be able to click on each individual shop, browse the stores collections and make a simple, easy purchase free of queue’s, traffic and not to mention the hustle and bustle of other customers, you can literally buy anything. Shops including DKNY, Liberty and New Look showed great interest when the idea of a virtual shopping world went to press, so look out for their mark in London’s revolutionary Oxford Street.
Near London will be free of charge, unless of course you opt for a pair of Jimmy Choo’s or a new handbag screams your name. Users will also be able to visit clubs and galleries where they can subscribe to ‘channels’ which cover live events or London’s tourist board offering a Victorian experience of the capital.
So ladies, without sounding like a Blue Peter presenter, take a sip of that lovely free brew you made earlier and wander virtually into a coffee shop where you can socialise with other users via networking applications.
Its fair to say that we at InJournalism are counting down the days til Near London hits our screens to give this new shopping experience a go!!
Top 10 men’s ripped jeans…
March 11, 2009 by Rochelle Gow · Comments
So you’re not a dab hand with a sewing kit, don’t worry fellas needle and thread are not needed. Its shabby chic this season, ripped jeans are totally in! Many of you may think that they are a DIY disaster or just look plain old and scruffy but ripped jeans are this seasons must have. With the option of dressing them up or down the fashion posse at InJournalism urge you to invest in a pair from our top 10, we can pretty much guarantee you will look hot to trot:
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Soul Cal regular ripped jeans, £19.56
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Levi’s 501 ripped jeans, £85
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City burn ripped Levi jeans, £80
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Ripped loose fit jeans, £80
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Belted slightly ripped jeans, £15
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Allsaints Mississippi run black jeans, £55
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Armarni straight legged jeans, £200
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Superdry rust jeans with rip in denim, £50
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Joe Browns stonewash blasted jeans, £47
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Firetrap classic low rise jeans, £65.00
Give your head some Hattitude!
March 9, 2009 by Rochelle Gow · Comments
Unfortunately the winter weather doesn’t seem to have left us just yet, so Injournalism has come up with a perfect solution to keep you in style this season. The trilby seems to be an essential in most celebrities wardrobes, perched perfectly on the heads of the likes of Cheryl Cole and Victoria Beckham. Keeping your heads warm and dry in winter and safe from sunburn in summer the trilby carries a versatile look, why not have a look at our top 10 and give your head the hattitude it needs:
1. Black trim straw trilby hat, £20
2. Ted Baker, straw trilby hat with stripe band, £35.00
3. Two-tone weave trilby, £20
4. Straw trilby with black ribbon, £15.75
5. Quicksilver straw trilby, £25.00
6. Double band paper trilby, £20.00
7. Rustic button straw trilby, £9.50
8. Fedora trilby with signature headband, £137
9. Holiday tribal trilby, £9.50
10. Black double band paper trilby, £20
Kilimanjaro? Easy!
March 3, 2009 by Rochelle Gow · Comments
Thrusting thousands of feet up into the air stands the tallest free mountain rise in the world, Kilimanjaro. By day it is a focal point in the landscape, by night a picture perfect setting as the sun signifies the end of another day. Read more
Top 10 Check shirts
March 1, 2009 by Rochelle Gow · Comments
So guys, Injournalism has finally brought you a top 10 fashion section, exciting huh? We will be bringing you a weekly guide to satisfy all your fashion needs so why not have a gander over this weeks top 10.
You may think that you’ll look like a lumberjack, but the check shirt is definitely one of this seasons must haves and we’ve done all the hard work for you by finding these stylish numbers, so dive into your pockets and purchase one of our top 10:
1. Hooded check shirt, £24.50
2. White and red check shirt, £28.00
Topman
3. Blue check shirt and tie set, £28.00
Burton
4. Woody rex check shirt (Carhartt), £53.00
Triple S
5. Blue Superdry check shirt, £45.00
Triple S
6. Orange roll up check shirt, £ 15
New look- Mens
7. Lee Cooper Check Shirt, £18.00
Matalan
8. Soul Cal diaz checked shirt, £19.56
Republic
9. Blue check shirt, £25.00
Topman
10. Red lumberjack shirt, £45.00
Firetrap
Budding entrepreneurs reach for the sky with Cloud9
February 18, 2009 by Rochelle Gow · Comments
The North East is due to host an event this month known as the Cloud9 Summit, which will enable young and aspiring entrepreneurs to gather and share their ambitions and knowledge. Read more
News Editor for Heat Magazine Offers Advice for Media Students
November 12, 2008 by Rochelle Gow · Comments
Hannah Fernando knows exactly what it’s like to be a student hoping to pursue a career in the media. Having studied Multi-Media Journalism at Bournemouth University, Hannah is now an inspiring and successful journalist, working as News Editor for Heat magazine. Hannah offers her expert advice to students.
