Lauren G - Lauren is currently studying a PhD examining the social construction of cool in organisational and consumption settings. She'll have a doctorate of cool in a couple of years. Enough said.
Whilst studying, Lauren is also fine tuning her teaching skills at the University of Melbourne in preparation for her next career step as an academic. She specialises in teaching undergraduate level classes in Product and Brand Management and Consumer Behaviour.
Previously Lauren has worked as a management consultant and in market research. She spends a lot of her spare time indulging in fashion and popular culture. Less [+/-]
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Lauren G's Latest Trends
Chic-onomical Virtual Outlets
The Outnet.com is Outlet for Net-a-Porter.comOnline shopping just got a bit cheaper. Natalie Massenet of Net-a-porter.com will soon be opening The Outnet.com, which is the outlet site for Net-a-Porter.com. Jumping on the bandwagon on a phenomenon…
Published 2,823 Views
Illuminated Cosmetics
ModelCo 'Big City Bright Lights' Makeup Lets You Primp in the DarkModelCo has come up with a solution for those wanting to discretely put their face on in taxis and clubs. The Big City Bright Lights collection is comprised of cosmetics with in-built LED lights and mirrors.…
Published 1,099 Views
Alternative Modelling Agencies
Le Freak, C’est ChicThe Alternative Modelling Agency is the brainchild of Australians Peter Coulson and Samantha Shields, an agency created to give greater representation of alternative beauty in the mainstream media. Since…
Published 1,553 Views
eBay Revenge
Ex-Wife Airs Husbands Dirty LaundryAn Australian woman has turned to eBay for the ultimate form of revenge. Seller "Anna" found a lacy pair of black underpants "size humongous" and an empty condom wrapper "size small" in her bed after…
Published 3,101 Views
Real Gold Beauty Threading
24K Gold FaceliftThe newest facelift on the market is the gold thread facelift, which involves a 24-carat gold mesh framework being sewn permanently under the surface of the skin. The patient remains awake as four yards…
Published 3,218 Views
New girl next door
Hefner falls for exotic brunette beautyA new threat has emerged for the girls of the Playboy mansion in the form of Ukrainian brunette model Dasha Astafieva. Astafieva has an impressive career in her home country, becoming the winner of top…
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Grandmother Rapunzel
amazing 168cm long hairJean Burgess, a 70 year old grandmother from Kent, UK has amassed an incredible 168cm worth of hair after vowing to never cut it again when she was 15. Jean was stimulated into action by a photograph…
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Olympic Street Style- Beijing Locals Embrace the Celebrations (GALLERY)
The Chinese have demonstrated their creativity with some cool interpretations of Olympic street style. Trips to the barber have taken on an Olympic flavour as locals have embraced the Games' motifs. Some…Published 4,712 Views
Sartorial Olympics (GALLERY)
Ralph Lauren Fashion for Beijing OlympicsNot only did Ralph Lauren create the opening and closing ceremony outfits as well as village wear pieces for the US team, but it has now been revealed the Olympic collection will also be available to buy…
Published 3,242 Views
The Celeb Lesbian Fascination
Britney Spears As "Faster Pussycat" Lesbian KillerTroubled singer Britney Spears is gearing up to play a killer lesbian in Quentin Tarantino's remake of the cult classic Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill! The pop star was reportedly hand-picked by the Pulp…
Published 2,266 Views
Racist Photoshopping (GALLERY)
L'Oreal Denies Whitening BeyonceCosmetics giant L'Oreal has been accused of lightening Beyonce's skin tone in a new Feria hair colour advertisement featured in the September issues of Elle, Allure and Essence in the US. In the two-page…
Published 8,742 Views
Olympic graffiti protest (VIDEO)
American pastor paints Beijing hotelsEddie Romero is a United States pastor who has traveled to Beijing for the 2008 Olympic Games to protest Chinese human rights policies. Romero rented two hotel rooms in Beijing and painted the walls…
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Reality TV Bullying Scandals
Vogue Snubs Australian Top Model WinnerThe latest winner of the Next Top Model franchise in Australia, 16 year old Demelza Reveley, has been denied the top prize, with Vogue editor Kirstie Clements declaring the young model did not warrant…
Published 2,573 Views
The Death of Dirty Magazines?
Playgirl FoldsAfter 35 years of nude dudes, Playgirl magazine has called it quits and will only be available online in the future. Nicole Caldwell, Playgirl's editor-in-chief, confirmed that "Playgirl is going all-Web.…
Published 3,755 Views
Race Against a Million Others (VIDEO)
Nike+ Human Race (With Free Apple Music)On August 31, Nike and Apple will be hosting one of the world’s largest one-day running events, The Nike+ Human Race 10K, where 1 million+ runners will don their iPods to race in 25+ locations around…
Published 2,394 Views
Brick Testament (GALLERY)
Re-Telling the Bible in LEGORev. Smith is the sole creator of the Brick Testament, the largest and most comprehensive illustrated Bible in the world with over 3,600 LEGO illustrations that retell more than 300 stories from The Bible.…
Published 8,608 Views
Dictator Dolls
Knit Your Own HitlerDesigner Rachael Matthews has created controversy with a set of knitting patterns for woolly models of the world's most evil dictators. Her new book has designs for a dozen dictators, with a photo of…
Published 2,932 Views
Wearing Live Creatures As Accessories
Fish BlingThe latest fad among teenage girls in China's Chengdu city is wearing live small, living fish encased in plastic pendants as jewelery. Vendors say the fish can live up to three months in the sealed containers,…
Published 2,209 Views
Hotels for New Mothers
Maternity Wards in Plush HotelsAustralian hospitals are setting up maternity units, complete with 24 hour access to an on-site midwife, in five and four star hotels, with transfers by limousine. Women who have uncomplicated deliveries…
Published 1,604 Views
Hands-Free Dog Walking
Doog Walkie BeltAn Australian company, Doogb>, has come up with a way to make dog-walking easier and cleaner - the walkie belt. The belt is designed so that you can be ‘hands free’ when taking your dog for a walk.…
Published 3,830 Views
Celebrity hair
mix and match at hairmixer.comEver wondered what Paris Hilton and Pink's love child would look like? Then visit hairmixer.com where you can compare the mops of celebrities on one another, as well as yourself. You simply choose from the celebrity pics available or upload a photo of yourself, then select a celebrity or friend who…
471 Views
Mundane and macarbre
Alison BradyAlison Brady's photograhic series strives to "create dichotomies between the sensual and the horrific, the beautiful and the destructive". Her mostly faceless subjects are victims of violent crimes depicted in sweet as pie, suburban backdrops. She says her photographs "work to stimulate unconscio…
501 Views
Statement Shoes
Walking Hot in Spring 2008The statement shoe trend began when Miuccia Prada observed, "The obsession with handbags has finished a little now. It feels over. It's about shoes." Gaia Geddes, executive fashion and jewellery editor…
Published 2,497 Views
Musical Creativity (VIDEO)
Bulgarian Idol Contestant Goes Viral Botching Miriah CareyA contestant on Bulgarian Idol is fast becoming a global cult favourite.... for simply botching Miriah Carey's music. Valentina Hasan is a 29 years old 'singer' from the village of Zvezdelina in Bulgaria.…
Published 1,353 Views
Celebrity Leggings
Lindsay Lohan's Hosiery LineRight on the back of Rachel Bilson's collaboration with DKNY, it has been confirmed that Lindsay Lohan is to design her own legging line. Given that Lindsay was once photographed for 21 days straight wearing…
Published 3,761 Views
Celebrity Sex Dolls?
Lindsay Lohan and Sarah Jessica Parker Get InflatedLindsay Lohan and Sarah Jessica Parker have been recreated as blow-up sex dolls as new additions to the Pipedream Products line of the inflatable toys. Clearly the celebrities have not authorized their…
Published 11,953 Views
Re-engineered jewellery
fusion of sustainability and designIt's no news that fashion trends are recycled....but some emerging designers are taking it one step further. Recycled Fashions were featured last year, but now it seems jewellery is also benefitting from this trend. So don't feel wasteful when buying these exclusive and newly released accessories …
418 Views
Banning Controversial Ads (VIDEO)
Kotex Beaver AdAn Australian tampon company has pushed the boundaries of advertising, with a television campaign showing an attractive, young woman and her pet beaver eating lunch, having their nails done, at the hairdresser,…
Published 2,991 Views
Sperm for tickets
a new European initiativeSperm donors are to be offered free tickets to any music festival in Europe under a new initiative. Passes to a festival of their choice will be offered to any donors in Europe who contribute to Ireland’s sperm reserves. Irish stocks are apparently dwindling, with demand far higher than is sustai…
356 Views
The New Size 0
Virgin ModelsMoving on from size zero, the big look right now is the “sacrificial virgin.” In other words, the gangly and underdeveloped girl who is hoped to be the latest new face. “You want to make your stamp with…
Published 2,287 Views
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