We. Are. LCL.

Lifestyle Club is presented by inspirational, stylish and fashionable people. We will take you on our adventure in life and in fashion!

Laura van Schravendijk

My name is Laura, and I am incredibly lucky to call myself the new President of this year's Lifestyle Club at HULT International Business School, here in London. I have the Dutch nationality but have lived in Belgium all my life, which can sometimes lead to confusion since I don't look neither Dutch or Belgian. Here at HULT I study International business, which is the perfect addition to my Master's in Engineering. This also leads to confusion, since apparently I'm not the stereotypical Engineer either. Oh well, I guess I like the sight of raised eyebrows! ( :-p )

I hope that through this blog you, as a reader, will get to know what we, as a club, stand for, and that we can entertain you with Street style photography, articles about food, fashion and London, and a sneak peak behind the scenes of our upcoming, exciting events!

My next must have purchase is:

Can I have two? I'm on the hunt for the perfect winter coat, which needs to be stylish, timeless, warm and practical (picky much?). Also a pair of comfortable black high-heeled booties is on that list. I can be very patient when it comes to finding a new addition to my wardrobe, as I won't stop until I've found exactly what I want. I'm not one to settle easily, I guess ;-)

In terms of fashion icons, I admire...

Christine Centenera, the senior fashion editor at Vogue Australia. I am absolutely obsessed with her edgy, all-rounded style. She's not afraid to break the fashion rules - if those even exist - and looks good doing it, and she will always combine function with fashion. I love how she's able to combine interesting textures and shapes, but will never go too crazy when it comes to colours. If you'd give me a day inside her (probably walk-in) closet, I'd be the happiest gal in the world!

What I love about living in London is...

The availability of anything you wish, at your doorstep. London is the most multicultural, global and exciting city I know. I love strolling through the beautiful streets and observing all the fashionable and interesting people pass by. I love discovering new parts of the city, as there's always a corner you haven't seen yet. I love how easy it is to get around the city, which allows you to make the most of your time, always. And I love the wide offer of cultural and social events so you'll never get bored! But - without getting too corny - I love the people in this city, as most of us are so likeminded since we all chose to move here from different parts of the world. In the end, I love my new multicultural family the most (ok so then it got corny. I do apologise.)

Pam Dinh

Nationality: Vietnamese American

Program at Hult: MIB

Role in LC: Vice President

What can’t you live without: 

Burt’s Bee Chapstick

The first thing you look at in another person’s style:

The shoes

What do you love about living in London: 

Diversity in each person’s style

Moriah Ashley Trotman (Jazzmine)

Nationality: African American

Program at Hult: MIB

Role in LC: Secretary

About me:

Always set trend, don't follow them

My personal style: 

Can't really be defined but I'd describe is as fun and preppy

The first thing I look at is a person: 

Shoes

Mille-Sophie Winge

Nationality: Norwegian

Program at Hult: MIB

Role in LC: Secretary

A style rule you never break: 

Better to be overdressed than underdressed

Fashion icons or famous people whose style you admire: 

Blake Lively, Ali Macgraw in Love Story, Kate Upton

What do you love about living in London: 

The diversity! You find people here of all cultures, nationalities, lifestyles and fashion styles!

Tiwa Williams

Nationality: British

Program at Hult: MIB

Role in LC: Head Events

Fashion icons or famous people whose style you admire:

Pharell, David Beckham

Describe your personal style and its influences/inspiration:

I make my own rules baby!

Top 3 places to visit in London:

Mem’laz restaurant in Angel, Aqum club in Capham, & Hyde Park in July

Describe the lifestyle in London compared to other city / fashion capitals:

Free, luxury and unique

Frances Luzille Doria

Nationality: Canadian

Program at Hult: MIB

Role in LC: Events

A style rule you never break:

I never repeat an outfit. I can wear specific items multiple times, but I have to always wear them with something else. Creativity is key.

Fashion icons or famous people whose style you admire:

Grace Kelly, Coco Chanel, Jackie O & Jean Paul Gaultier

The first thing you look at in another person’s style

Shoes! The shoes tie it in together.

Giulia Trevisan

Nationality: Italian

Program at Hult: MIB

Role in LC: Events

A style rule I never break: 

Never leave the house in tracksuit, even if I'm going to the gym! 

What do I love about living in London: 

All the countless inspirations for great styles! 

Favorite designers: 

Burberry, Valentino, Ferragamo, Armani.

Cláudio Jahate

Nationality: Portuguese

Program at Hult: MIB

Role in LC: Events

A style rule you never break:

There are many important rules that we should never break, but for me “Everything should fit” is definitely the rule that I would never break. Most people do not understand that it is not what you wear but how it fits that is truly important. If it is fitted, is half way to be stylish.

Your next “must have” purchase:

Definitely the most important thing a man can buy: a fully customized and tailored suit.

What do you love about living in London 

London is known by “the melting pot” and that is truly amazing. Everywhere we go, we can find people from everywhere in the world and get to know their culture. It’s an amazing place to learn more about the world and our differences.

Jessica Maniati

Nationality: Greek

Program at Hult: MIM

Role in LC: PR and events

Fashion icon: 

Sarah Jessica Parker.

Can’t live without:

Shoes

The first thing you look at in another person’s style: 

I look at their style from top to bottom. I love seeing how they mix and match their clothes, accessories, and make up in a way that i might of never thought to do.

Josephine Abs

Nationality: German

Program at Hult: MIM

Role in LC: Events

The first thing you look at in another person's style:

Shoes. The shoes a person wears show if she or he has a good style or not. This is especially true for men.

A style rule you never break:

Do not mix too many prints. If you know how to put different items together a print clash can be quite strong. Two prints might be fine but only if it is nicely combined. Otherwise it looks as if you are going to a costume party.

Your next "must have" purchase

Louboutin Surlapony Spikes

Florence Maertens

Nationality: Belgian

Program at Hult: MIB

Role in LC: Events

What can’t you live without:

Flowers, my friends and family and the sun

What do you love about living in London:

The fact that you can live in this city for years and keep discovering new wonderful nooks and crannies. There is also such a great mixture between urban and historical, which gives you a new scenery every corner you turn. Not to mention all the amazing shops! I especially love the many parks that offer some peace and quiet in the midst of a vibrant and restless city. But I think my favorite part is that you'll never find yourself in the city with nothing to do or no one to spend time with, it will always be ready to show you a good time.

Favourite designers and places to shop:

Marylebone High Street, South Kensington, Shoreditch Area. In terms of brands, I love shopping at Zadig and Voltaire, Theory, Rag and Bone and Sandro for everyday clothes. When it comes to designer clothes, I currently like Hedi Slimane, Mary Kantrantzou and Nicolas Guesqhuiere.

Stephanie 

Nationality: German

Program at Hult: MIM

Role in LC: Events

What can’t you live without:

Cellphone

Top 3 places to visit in London:

Hyde Park, SOHO, Thamse River

Favorite designers and places to shop:

London is so international and you can find nearly everything you are looking for. Just walking though the streets is fascinating, every time you discover something new.  

Mandisa Samuel

Nationality: Black, American (firts Gen. Carribean)
Program at Hult: MIB
Role in LC: Events

A style rule you never break:
NEVER stray too far from the color Black

Describe the lifestyle in London compared to other city / fashion capitals:
Compared to NYC, living in London is just as vibrant with culture and fashion. I've come to appreciate London's fashion environment more and more because there seems to be a different level of trend, quality, and access. 

The first thing you look at in another person's style:
Fit, their wrist (for men) and shoes; just by looking at their shoes, you  may be able to evaluate their taste, but by the fit or their clothing you can acquire someone's style. 

Jane McEvoy

Nationality: Irish

Program at Hult: MIB

Role in LC: Head Fundraiser

What can’t you live without: 

Sunglasses

What do you love about living in London:

The variety

Your next must have purchase: 

The perfect winter coat

Renee Vansevenant

Nationality: Canadian

Program at Hult: MFIN

Role in LC: Treasury

What can’t you live without: 

Shoes! Definitely shoes! I can never have too many shoes

Top 3 places to visit in London: 

Trafalgar Square, Oxford Street, and Kensington

What do I love about London: 

City life and fashion. Always something to do, and the fashion is remarkable. Can learn so much just by walking around.

Niki O'Brien Padilla

Nationality: Born & raised in Perú, lives in Los Angeles, CA

Program at Hult: MIB
Role in LC: Head PR

A style rule you never break:
Keep your head, heels, and standards high! High heels are a must when painting the town red. 

Your next must have purchase: 
Knee high, high heel boots!

Fashion icons or famous people whose style you admire:
My favorite fashion icons are Blake Lively and Rihanna. I enjoy a mixture of edgy and chic.

Inês Cardoso Corte Real Fernandes

Nationality: Portuguese
Program at Hult: MIM
Role in LC: PR

Fashion icons or famous people whose style you admire:
Martin Margiela and Margaux Lonnbe

Describe your personal style and its influences/inspiration:
Black, underground, industrial

What can't you live without:
Colors

Meryl Barbe

Nationality: French

Program at Hult: MIB

Role in LC: Head Marketing

Fashion icons or famous people whose style you admire:

Olivia Palermo, Blake Lively

What can’t you live without:

My sneakers and favorite pair of jeans

The first thing you look at in another person’s style:

Bags and shoes

Caroline Wetzel

Nationality: Norwegian

Program at Hult: MIB

Role in LC: Marketing

Your next must have purchase
:
Saint Laurent Chelsea Boot

Describe your personal style and its influences/inspiration:
My style is quite simple, I go for the basics and can not live without boots. I get inspiration through music.

What can’t you live without:
I can't live without my mac lipstick in Russian Red

Liliana Teixerira

Nationality: Portuguese

Program at Hult: MIM

Role in LC: Marketing

A style rule you never break: 

Always wear bright colors

What can’t you live without: 

Red lipstick

What do you love about living in London: 

The culture diversity

Gabriela Aparicio

Nationality: Mexican

Program at Hult: MIM

Role in LC: Marketing

Fashion icons or famous people whose style you admire:  

Sarah Jessica parker : People should dress the way they want. Any rules for age or shape are silly. If you walk out the door feeling good about yourself, that’s what counts.

Describe your personal style and its influences/inspiration:

I have a natural style, for me less is more and it is all about how you work with the clothes and accessories. I love the idea of being myself whenever I choose clothes, if I don’t feel comfortable with something I don’t wear it.

Top 3 places to visit in London:

Photomonth East London Ronnie Scott’s Primrose Hill

Xingxing Wang

Nationality: Chinese

Program at Hult: MIB

Role in LC: Marketing

Fashion icons or famous people whose style you admire:

I especially like looks from people in the fashion blogs, but I love Serena Van der Woodsen!

What can’t you live without:

My phone, eyeliner, and lipstick 

A style rule you never break

I don't believe in rules. Fashion is about expressing yourself!