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		<title>Lorien Loves</title>
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It seems colour blocking is here to stay, and this particular tshirt from YMC really caught my eye (well it is bright yellow I suppose haha!). Two tone at it&#8217;s best; add an instant flash ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/lorien-loves/</link>
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		<title>Etat Pur</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For a few weeks now I have been trying out a new skin care system called Etat Pur which was sent to me to try (thank you Philippa!). Etat Pur is made in France, and ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/etat-pur/</link>
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		<title>Save Your Sole</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With great shoes comes great responsibilities. When you spend a small fortune on a pair of shoes you want them to last as long as they can, and thanks to a little help they can. ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/save-your-sole/</link>
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		<title>Matches Haul</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I had a little Matches spree online over the bank holiday, and it was waiting for me when I got home from work this afternoon. It always puts a smile on my face when I ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/matches-haul/</link>
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		<title>Green People Organic Homme Skin Guard Face Defence</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After finding myself growing attached to the Green People&#8217;s Organic Homme Active Fix Repair Serum (which I received in the last GLOSSYBOX for Men), I decided to check out the rest of Green People&#8217;s Organic ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/organic-homme-skin-guard-face-defence/</link>
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		<title>Diptyque</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I never used to be much of a candle person, now I have a whole array of different ones! There is something about the atmosphere they generate, and I also think part of the young ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/diptyque/</link>
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		<title>A Spring Day</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What I love most about this time of year is coming home, and it still being light out. It makes all the difference to my mood, and gives me an extra spring in my step ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/a-spring-day/</link>
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		<title>Christian Louboutin Mens Papi Hugo Espadrilles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I did say when I bought my first Christian Louboutins (the Harvanana spiked velvet loafers) that it was hopefully not my last pair, well it certainly was not! I had not intended to buy another ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/christian-louboutin-mens-papi-hugo-espadrilles/</link>
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		<title>Wet Weather</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Days like this make we want to stay in the warm confines of my Egyptian cotton bed sheets, if you do not know what I am on about then the chances are you are not ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/wet-weather/</link>
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		<title>Christian Louboutin Mens Harvanana Velvet Spike Loafer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Most love affairs begin with champagne, this love affair began with a box. Well actually it did not quite begin with a box, it began with me running around London (in Gucci loafers may I ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/christian-louboutin-mens-harvanana-velvet-spike-loafer/</link>
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		<title>The White Company Storage Bags</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When I am shopping online, and it comes to measurements next to a product description I tend to either not read them at all (most likely this), or I simply fail at envisioning the dimensions ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/the-white-company-storage-bags/</link>
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		<title>Balenciaga Men&#8217;s Day Bag</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I finally caved in, and bought myself the Balenciaga bag I had been lusting after. I went for the Balenciaga Day bag &#8211; the mens version is different from the woman&#8217;s although they are quite ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/balenciaga-mens-day/</link>
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		<title>Givenchy Paradise</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Lately I have had Givenchy on the brain; particularly the SS12 Paradise collection. Synonymous with Parisian panache Givenchy is quite possibly one of the most famous French fashion houses of all time. Founded in 1952 ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/givenchy-paradise/</link>
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		<title>Aquascutum in Administration</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So after much whispering (and a cancelled press day) it was announced today that Aquascutum has gone into administration. Aquascutum was founded in 1851, and has become an integral part of English heritage. The London ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/aquascutum-in-admnistration/</link>
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		<title>Hola!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Where have I been lately you may have been asking yourself? Okay, well perhaps not &#8211; but regardless allow me to enlighten you. I have spent the past just over a week in Spain holidaying ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/hola/</link>
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		<title>Shopping at TK Maxx</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I had a phone call from my brother earlier today telling me about some Versace trousers in clearance at TK Maxx, at first I was a little apprehensive &#8211; I have not had the best ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/shopping-tk-maxx/</link>
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		<title>Mykita Franz</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Around this time every year I treat myself to a new pair of sunglasses, last year was my Tom Ford Alphonse sunglasses. this year I have opted for something a little different seeing as most ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/mykita-franz/</link>
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		<title>Keeping it short</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With summer fast approaching, and the hot weather lately (England please do keep it up!). I have been scouring high, and low for the perfect shorts. I have only recently started wearing shorts in England, ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/keeping-it-short/</link>
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		<title>Spring GLOSSYBOX for Men</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I had a little surprise in the post this morning. GLOSSYBOX have sent me the second instalment of GLOSSYBOX for Men (thank you!). Dubbed the ultimate grooming must have GLOSSYBOX for Men is quarterly subscription ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/glossybox-for-men-spring/</link>
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		<title>A Month in Snapshots</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The past month has been marvellous. I often enjoy having a look back at what I have done (reflection is such a great thing), and personally I find the best way to do that is ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/month-snapshots/</link>
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		<title>Oscar Magnuson</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tord Oscar Frederik Magnuson known more often simply as Oscar Magnuson is a member of the Swedish Royal family &#8211; he is the son of Princess Christina, and an entrepreneur in his own right. Respected ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/oscar-magnuson/</link>
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		<title>Blue Velvet</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So I came across a not so bad photograph of me at London Fashion Week Menswear Day finally. A lot of the photographs I have seen were horrendous, why street style bloggers decide to take ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/blue-velvet/</link>
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		<title>Marni Mania</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are very few things in life that will get me out of bed before the sun rises (if I had it my way I would rise à la Rita Hayworth), but one of them ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/marni-mania/</link>
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		<title>Loving Life</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I would apologise for not blogging as much as I would usually, but I am not sorry. Not at all, not one bit. The past few weeks I have found myself on &#8216;cloud nine&#8217;, I ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/loving-life/</link>
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		<title>A Weekend In The City</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This afternoon whilst having a nostalgic listen through my iTunes I was reminded of one of my favourite albums; Bloc Party&#8217;s A Weekend In The City (ah 2007 how I miss you!). I decided to ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/a-weekend-in-the-city/</link>
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		<title>Jimmy Choo Sloane black glitter slip ons</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My penchant for ridiculous shoes is still very much enduring. I cannot help but have quite an acquired taste when it comes to my footwear, and my latest pair certainly stands out from the crowd. ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/jimmy-choo-black-glitter-mens/</link>
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		<title>Let&#8217;s get casual</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have not done an outfit post in a while, and I thought I would do a more casual one for a change. I have found myself dressing a little more casual lately, as sadly ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/lets-get-casual/</link>
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		<title>James Small AW12</title>
		<description><![CDATA[James Small was the last show of London Fashion Week, and ran predictably an hour late nearly &#8211; well it isn&#8217;t London Fashion Week if it runs on time right? I hurried out of T. ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/james-small-aw12/</link>
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		<title>My Bathroom</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have mentioned before that as well as fashion, and general luxury lifestyle I have a bit of a thing for homeware. Lately I have been &#8216;tarting&#8217; up my own bathroom (it&#8217;s still very much ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/my-bathroom/</link>
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		<title>T. Lipop vs. Asger Juel Larsen LFW AW12</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Designers T. Lipop, and Asger Juel Larsen love a good &#8220;duel&#8221; of the fashion kind &#8211; it&#8217;s become something of a tradition, and so it is only right that when it comes to London Fashion ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/t-lipop-v-asger-juel-larsen-aw12/</link>
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		<title>Burberry Prorsum micro cord</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One dreary day at the start of the week whilst at work praying for the weekend to come sooner, and browsing Matches (in my defence it was lunch time, well err I was eating &#8211; ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/burberry-prorsum-micro-cord/</link>
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		<title>Mulberry Friendship Bracelet</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whilst shopping in London recently I found myself not only on New Bond Street but gravitating towards the Mulberry store. The magnetism that store has on me left me helpless to resist; consequently allow me ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/mulberry-friendship-bracelet/</link>
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		<title>Smythson Stationery</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My Smythson fixation seemingly knows no bounds (neither does my fondness of luxury stationery clearly), I appear to be gathering quite a collection of delectable nile blue boxes in a vast array of sizes. As ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/smythson-stationery/</link>
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		<title>Valentine&#8217;s Edit</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whilst I am perpetually single at Valentine&#8217;s (not that I am complaining &#8211; I am of the opinion if something was meant to happen it would, and I guess it hasn&#8217;t) I still like to ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/valentines-edit/</link>
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		<title>Eve Lom Cleanser Review</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When I first tried a sample of Eve Lom&#8217;s cleanser months ago I was not quite sure what to make of it initially, it seemed quite a tedious way to go about cleansing my face. ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/eve-lom-cleanser/</link>
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		<title>My Fragrance Edit</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It never fails to astound me how a certain smell can evoke a memory with such clarity, or how a particular fragrance can make you think instantly of a particular person. Smell is a powerful ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/fragrance-edit/</link>
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		<title>Mulberry Clover Pin</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whenever I wear my Mulberry frog pin on my blazer lapel people comment what a beautiful pin it is, and I am absolutely smitten with it. Each season Mulberry do a different pin playing on ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/mulberry-clover-pin/</link>
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		<title>Versace x H&amp;M cruise</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So my Versace x H&#038;M cruise order came on Friday. I have only just had chance to try my pieces on today as I went out Friday night straight from work (messy times!). The great ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/versace-hm-cruise/</link>
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		<title>Chess London</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to British tailoring you tend to think of all the traditional old brands on Savile Row; the likes of Gieves &#038; Hawkes, and H. Huntsman &#038; Sons, and then you think of ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/chess-london/</link>
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		<title>Reiss Menswear Spring Summer 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This Friday Reiss&#8217; Spring Summer 2012 collections launch, I got the opportunity to preview the collection already, and I naturally could not resist sharing some of it with you. Anyone who actually reads my blog ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/reiss-ss12/</link>
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		<title>Patent Perfection</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Mae West once said a man&#8217;s kiss is his signature, some people say a man&#8217;s fragrance is his signature, but I do not like to limit myself to just one signature. One of my particular ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/patent-perfection/</link>
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		<title>Dolce &amp; Gabbana Autumn/Winter 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Out of all the menswear Autumn Winter 2012 collections thus far I would have to say that Dolce &#038; Gabbana&#8217;s collection is most definitely my favourite. There are so many pieces in the collection I ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/dolce-gabbana-aw12/</link>
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		<title>The Reiss Sale</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So I have taken full advantage of the Reiss sale as I always do every time it comes around. It is one of those sales which it would be rude to not indulge in &#8211; ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/the-reiss-sale/</link>
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		<title>The Original Car Shoe</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For someone who does not drive I am slowly developing quite the collection of car/driving shoes; well what can I say I just find them incredibly comfortable, and stylish in a relaxed manner. The Original ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/car-shoe/</link>
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		<title>Weston Ties</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dubbed by Vogue as &#8220;fashion&#8217;s most unexpected new design star&#8221; Professor Richard Weston is taking over the fashion world with his unique range of scarves, and accessories. Professor of Architecture, author, inventor come designer you ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/weston-ties/</link>
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		<title>Jil Sander Python</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My first clothes purchase of 2012 arrived today. There is nothing quite like arriving at work to find a parcel from Mr. Porter waiting for you &#8211; it certainly brightened up my day that is ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/jil-sander-python/</link>
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		<title>Clothes Care</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What is the point in buying clothes, and accessories if you do not look after them? I see my wardrobe as a personal investment, and if I am going to spend my hard earned cash ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/clothes-care/</link>
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		<title>New Year</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Just a short entry &#8211; January is turning out to be a very busy month already! I promise you lots of entries next week when I have some more time hopefully. 
I always keep a ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2012/new-year/</link>
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		<title>Goodbye 2011!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This year turned out to be possibly one of the best, and one of the worst of my life. I have learnt in life however to take the bad with the good, and accept that ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/goodbye-2011/</link>
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		<title>Smythson Peridot</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Smythson is one of my favourite classic British old brands; my go to company for stationery, and lately their leather goods range have caught my attention. Out of the latest Smythson fashion collections, save perhaps ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/smythson-peridot/</link>
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		<title>Walking on YSL</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Walking on YSL is similar to walking on a dream. The moment you put on a pair of Yves Saint Laurent shoes everything changes; every step feels like you are floating on air. New shoes ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/walking-on-ysl/</link>
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		<title>Eve Lom Dynaspot</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dynaspot is a quick acting spot treatment from Eve Lom; the brand responsible for what Vogue classes as &#8220;probably the best cleanser in the world&#8221;. I am a really big fan of the cleanser, so ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/eve-lom-dynaspot/</link>
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		<title>Merry Mulberrymas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By admission I can no longer deny my Mulberry fixation, before in posts I would laugh it off saying &#8216;not that I am obsessed with Mulberry, or anything&#8217; &#8211; I think however it is beyond ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/merry-mulberrymas/</link>
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		<title>So this is Christmas&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Well no, actually it is Boxing Day &#8211; but there was no way in hell I would blog on Christmas Day itself. 
Here are a few snapshots to give you a sneak peak of my ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/christmas/</link>
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		<title>All Wrapped Up</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The big day is exactly a week away as of today, scary stuff right? I am feeling quite confident on the present front for once &#8211; most of it is all sorted. Normally I leave ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/all-wrapped-up/</link>
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		<title>GLOSSYBOX for Men</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When I used to read about women getting their monthly boxes from GLOSSYBOX I always used to feel a pang of jealously, and wish that there was an equivalent for men. For those of you ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/glossybox-for-men/</link>
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		<title>Space NK Christmas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With Christmas fast approaching I have put together a few gift ideas for that special him, or her in your life from one of my favourite places to shop for cosmetics; Space NK. From must ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/space-nk-christmas/</link>
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		<title>TOD&#8217;S Gommino Moccasins</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When you think of TOD&#8217;S one of the first things you think about is their classic driving shoes, also known as gommino moccasins. TOD&#8217;S signature gomminos are probably one of the most famous styles of ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/tods-gommino/</link>
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		<title>An Enlightened Christmas Card</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
No one does Christmas cards quite like Bodhi. It is the little personal touches like this that really make a brand go from ordinary to extraordinary (not that Bodhi was ever ordinary to begin with!). ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/bodhi-christmas/</link>
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		<title>Amsterdam</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So today I actually flew to Amsterdam for the day just because I wanted to see what it is like. The only other time I have been in Amsterdam was when I spent two hours ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/amsterdam/</link>
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		<title>Stationery Fiend</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Being the self proclaimed stationery fiend I am I could not pass up the opportunity to review some pens, and Moleskine notebooks on behalf of WHSmiths. 
You can imagine my elation when I received a ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/stationery-fiend/</link>
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		<title>Kiehl&#8217;s Midnight Recovery Concentrate</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A lot of the time lately I have found myself burning the candle at both ends so to speak. After all life is too short to not go to that party; even if you have ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/kiehls-midnight-recovery/</link>
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		<title>Gucci Scarf</title>
		<description><![CDATA[To compensate for the fact I will not be buying the to die for Gucci bag in my Lust List II post (because sadly I have more important priorities than a bag priced at over ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/gucci-scarf/</link>
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		<title>Toiletry Bags</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have another &#8216;preoccupation&#8217; lately I have not yet shared with you until now, and that is my zeal for pouches, and wash bags. I am constantly throwing my toiletries into bags for weekends away, ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/toiletry-bags/</link>
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		<title>A Midnight Affair</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Months ago I fell in love with an opulent blazer in Harvey Nichols. I have tried it on quite a few times, and nearly bought it on a few different occasions. Finally I plucked up ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/a-midnight-affair/</link>
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		<title>Lust List II</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8230;because one list is never quite enough.



Gucci tote &#8211; £1080 at http://www.gucci.com/

There is something almost glamourous about classic Gucci bags &#8211; particularly this men&#8217;s large tote. I love the decorous use of the Gucci &#8216;GG&#8217; ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/lust-list-ii/</link>
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		<title>Cable Knits</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As I have mentioned before I am quite the knitwear fiend. My favourite part of the colder weather is actually getting around to wearing some of my knit jumpers. I am particularly fond of cable ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/cable-knits/</link>
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		<title>Casual Comfort</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I popped out Saturday to help my friend Becky look for an apartment in town, and I did not return home that evening as planned. Needless to say in-between appointments we got a bit distracted ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/casual-comfort/</link>
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		<title>Christopher Kane Galaxy Jumper</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When I first saw Christopher Kane&#8217;s Spring/Summer 2011 galaxy inspired collection I was instantly gripped. His collection was inspired by, and uses images of flaring nebulae captured by the Hubble telescope. In my opinion his ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/christopher-kane-galaxy/</link>
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		<title>Bodhi Pep Noir Energising Body Moisturiser</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
The other week I received a delightful treat in the post. Knowing how much I love Bodhi&#8217;s Pep Noir energising bath &#038; shower therapy; Elijah (Bodhi&#8217;s founder) sent me their new Pep Noir Energising Gift ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/bodhi-pep-noir/</link>
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		<title>Barbour Bedale Wax Jacket</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bedale is one of Barbour&#8217;s most popular wax jackets. It was introduced in 1980, and has become a popular choice for city dwellers, and country folk alike. It is essentially a shorter modern version ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/barbour-bedale/</link>
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		<title>Smythson</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As well as a fashion fiend I am a bit of a stationery fiend. I have more notebooks than I will ever probably fill, and more envelopes than I will ever use. I often find ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/smythson/</link>
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		<title>Harvey Nichols Birmingham Turns Ten</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s very rare that a week goes by, and I do not pop into Harvey Nichols Birmingham. I often joke that it is my weekly pilgrimage, and my friends tease me asking me if I ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/harvey-nichols-birmingham-turns-ten/</link>
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		<title>Little Touches</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I always believe it is the little touches that make a house a home, and I am going to share with you two of my little touches which I feel are worth looking into &#8211; ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/little-touches/</link>
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		<title>Mulberry Mania</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My Mulberry addiction is not dying down at all, no, in fact, quite the opposite. I really do not know how Mulberry manages to captivate me so &#8211; I never seem to tire of Mulberry ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/mulberry-mania/</link>
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		<title>Miansai</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is the latest thing that started adorning wrists across the world this summer, and I can see why &#8211; it&#8217;s easy to get hooked on Miansai (quite literally). It is spot on with the ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/miansai/</link>
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		<title>The Catch Up</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is that time again that I find myself apologising for not blogging sooner. I have had a tough week; someone dear to me died, and if I am honest the last thing I wanted ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/the-catch-up/</link>
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		<title>The Boy Behind The Blog</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A lot of people ask me what else is there to me other than my interest in fashion? A difficult one really, sometimes not much &#8211; as my interest in fashion takes up a lot ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/behind-the-blog/</link>
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		<title>Cosmopolitan Blog Awards 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I was fortunate enough to be shortlisted in the Cosmopolitan Blog Awards 2011. Which for me is a kind of big deal, and I do not get excited easily (okay maybe by Mulberry, but that&#8217;s ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/cosmo-blog-awards/</link>
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		<title>The Man Clutch</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I must apologise for being rather quiet. I have been rather busy celebrating my birthday (which could only be described as messy champagne carnage), and work sadly (designer goodies don&#8217;t pay for themselves). I also ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/the-man-clutch/</link>
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		<title>I&#8217;ve got some new shoes on</title>
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As Paolo Nutini once sung, &#8216;I&#8217;ve got some new shoes on, and suddenly every things right&#8217;. There is something about new shoes that just gives you a little spring to your step, or that little ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/new-shoes/</link>
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		<title>The Patent Shoe Edit</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I am a big believer in patent shoes. I wear patent shoes most days, I personally do not see why patent shoes should be reserved for formal occasions, and black tie. I like to add ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/patent-shoes/</link>
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		<title>The Mulberry Seth</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So yes it&#8217;s Monday, and once again I am talking about Mulberry. I did once say every Monday should be a Mulberry Monday, and I really do wish it were so &#8211; it would really ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/the-mulberry-seth/</link>
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		<title>James Long LFW SS12</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As I walked out of my penultimate show of the day I heard someone say, &#8216;James Long has done it again&#8217;, and I could not agree more! Out of the shows I attended at London ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/james-long-ss12/</link>
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		<title>Bodhi</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s the bath, and shower therapy everyone is, or will be talking about. Only a year old, and being rolled out to all Harvey Nichols in the country, many other stockists, and already with a ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/bodhi/</link>
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		<title>Christopher Shannon LFW SS12</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Christopher Shannon is known for his fashion forward sportswear inspired menswear collections. Shannon who is originally from Liverpool is an alumni of Central Saint Martins, his collections are usually partial to bright colours, dominating prints, ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/christopher-shannon-ss12/</link>
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		<title>Aquascutum LFW SS12</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When I think of Aquascutum as a brand I do not think fashion forward, or avant-garde. I do however think English, classic, and quality. Aquascutum is not a trendy brand, nor does it strive to ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/aquascutum-lfw-ss12/</link>
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		<title>My first London Fashion Week</title>
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I was fortunate enough to attend some of London Fashion Week&#8217;s Menswear day much to my delight. I have never previously attended any London Fashion Week (it is the first of many I hope) so ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/london-fashion-week/</link>
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		<title>Paul Smith Trilby Giveaway</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have a mens trilby straw hat to giveaway.  Sure you are probably thinking why would I want a straw trilby in September of ALL months, but my dear friends; in fashion it is ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/paul-smith-giveaway/</link>
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		<title>Harvey Nichols Birmingham Fashion Show</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you read my blog you will be aware that one of my all time favourite stores is Harvey Nichols, and I am particularly fond of my local branch (if you can call it local ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/harvey-nichs-show/</link>
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		<title>The Mulberry Elkington</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Founded in 1971 Mulberry will always be one of my favourite British luxury brands; it astounds me how such a fresh brand can have such a classic heritage in what is quite a short period ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/the-mulberry-elkington/</link>
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		<title>The Bow Tie</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The past few years the bow tie has been making a massive come back, and not just for dapper dans, or black tie events. I bought myself a bow tie a while ago from Harvey ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/the-bow-tie/</link>
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		<title>Lanvin Adornment</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Adornment to me is the finishing touch; it can be the very fine difference between an outfit, and a great outfit. It is that little bit of hedonistic excess that shows personality. A simple brooch, ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/lanvin-adornment/</link>
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		<title>Wool Week</title>
		<description><![CDATA[September is such an engaging month; what with the fact we can dig into our Autumn/Winter wardrobes finally (bring on the knitwear!), London Fashion week, Vogue&#8217;s Fashion Night out, and a plethora of social calendar ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/wool-week/</link>
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		<title>Seeing Red</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Unless you are awfully unobservant I&#8217;m sure you will have noticed a delicious selection of red items out there right now. From vivacious shades of claret, the deepest burgundies to rich shades of wine &#8211; ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/seeing-red/</link>
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		<title>Tateossian London</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Robert Tateossian established Tateossian London in 1990. Tateossian is known for being one of the best luxury jewellery brands of the moment with a unique unusual approach to classic design. The company is British, as ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/tateossian-london/</link>
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		<title>Bb. texture hair(un)dressing creme</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I am sure we’ve all been there, and done that spending far too long in front of the bathroom mirror trying to get that perfect ‘I haven’t just spent 35 minutes on my hair, honestly ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/bb-texture-hairundressing-creme/</link>
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		<title>Another Zara Blazer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So the other day I lied to you, well no I didn&#8217;t lie to you, but I withheld information &#8211; which naturally I feel epically guilty about (okay I don&#8217;t). So I guess I am ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/another-zara-blazer/</link>
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		<title>Polo Ralph Lauren Fair Isle</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fair isle has been quite a &#8216;thing&#8217; for a while now, and predictably is back for Autumn, and Winter. It seems to crop back in every year, although this year it is particularly noticeable &#8211; ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/ralph-lauren-fair-isle/</link>
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		<title>Zara red blazer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I picked up a darling red blazer from Zara when I was shopping on Saturday, and best of all it was in the sale at the bargainous price of £19.99 &#8211; what a steal! At ...]]></description>
		<link>http://lorien.me/2011/zara-red-blazer/</link>
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