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	Your Summer Capsule Wardrobe: Sorted By Gemma Bradshaw May 21, 2013 - 7:00pm It’s the daily struggle for women everywhere: ‘What to wear today?’ A question that’s made all the more difficult as summer approaches and a snuggly jumper and jeans will no longer suffice. However, if you’re on a strict student budget and cannot afford to fill your wardrobe with unlimited clothing options then don’t fear – HCX has compiled a list of items that you need to create the ultimate capsule wardrobe for summer. By mixing just a few key items you can have several outfits for both day and night, whilst cheaper accessories can provide you with yet more looks. The Blazer READ MORE
	5 Healthy Summer Cocktails By Alice Calder May 19, 2013 - 7:00pm The end of exams is in sight for many, if you’re not one of the lucky ones to have already finished, and weather-permitting many of us will be celebrating with a well-earned drink or two outside – summer is perfect cocktail time. We all know the classics like Mojitos or Sex on the Beach, so ever the adventurers HCX decided we’d broaden your culinary horizons by having a look at the not so commonly heard of cocktails that are out there. What’s more each of these average around 100 calories or less per glass which, trust us, is pretty good for a cocktail, so you can celebrate even more. Bombay Magic Makes a single glass READ MORE
	Could You Be A Voucher Vulture? By Laura Copeman May 18, 2013 - 8:00pm As students we all suffer from a lack of funds and can often be found in the reduced section of the supermarkets searching for cheap deals when doing the weekly shop. Last week, Jordan Cox, a 16 year old boy from Essex, managed to reduce his £105.88 shopping bill to just £1.62 by way of vouchers that he had been meticulously collecting. READ MORE
	The Ultimate Post-Exam Pampering Session By Amy Dicketts May 17, 2013 - 8:00pm What’s the first thing you’re going to do once you finish your exams? Do a victory lap of the forum? Head straight to the Ram? Or more likely, pass out from exhaustion? Exam season is a stressful time for any girl and once it’s over it’s time to take care of yourself again! I’m willing to bet any kind of skincare routine has gone out the window in favour of early starts and late night cramming. Spending the last month staring at a computer screen in a dark corner of the library won’t have done your skin any favours either. Once you finish your exams, it’s time to restore some of your inner beauty – and inner calm! READ MORE
	Things to Look Forward to This Summer – A Fashion & Beauty Perspective By Alice McAnulty May 16, 2013 - 8:00pm It’s that time of the year: the suns starting to show and it’s getting closer and closer to what will hopefully be a beautiful summer! Summer is a great time for fashion and beauty because it is so easy! Throw on a bikini, shorts, sunnies and flip flops and you’re good to go! To get you in the mood, we have rounded up some of the reasons we should look forward to the coming season. 1)Less Make-up & Effortless Hair READ MORE
	Exeter Lad's Opinion On...Girls' Most Annoying Habits By Ellie Jesson May 13, 2013 - 8:00pm Once again, we delve into the weird and wonderful thoughts of some of Exeter's male student body. This week they gave us some...interesting and fairly blunt answers. Every girl knows that the opposite sex can be pretty annoying at times, and often they live up to their stereotypes: not doing the washing up, doing gross things in the name of ‘banter’, or failing to understand the importance of Gossip Girl. But we do sometimes forget that we can be equally as frustrating - so what do they think of us girls? 1) Getting Ready READ MORE
	Travel Blog: Shanghai By Katie Barber May 13, 2013 - 8:00pm Commonly named “Paris of the East”, Shanghai is a buzzing metropolis located on the Pacific coast of China. It is the most populous city within the People’s Republic of China and became a hub of international business activity during the early tea and opium trade. It still attracts a widely diverse international crowd, as like Hong Kong it is infamous for the rich banking crowd. READ MORE
	Library Etiquette - The Do's and Don'ts By Issy Millett May 12, 2013 - 8:00pm The library is that safe distraction-free haven you escape to because you lack the self-control to focus on studying at home, or your house currently resembles the Adam’s house making studying is simply impossible. Either way, exam period is the time when you find out where that building with all the books is. And in all likelihood, you spend more hours there than James Franco spent cutting off his arm*. In an effort to give an air of formality to the unspoken library etiquette code, Her Campus Exeter is providing you some of the vital Dos and Dont's to aid your study and preserve the sanity of those around you at this very stressful time of year. READ MORE
	What We Can Learn From the Met Ball Gala By Amy Dicketts May 12, 2013 - 2:53pm Almost all of you have a big event coming up soon, be it a university ball, a twenty-first birthday party or a summer wedding to attend. You might be struggling with outfit ideas, or wondering how to stand out and break away from your usual look. Why not let those who have plenty of experience in this area teach you some valuable lessons? The celebrities who attended the Met Ball last week have to attend huge, glamorous events all the time, which makes them the perfect people to learn a lesson or two from about dressing for an occasion. Here are some lessons you can learn from the Met Ball, before your next big event. Don’t try to take on all the trends at once READ MORE
	The Beauty Buzz: Exam Treats By Hattie Beazley, Helena Nunez, Lily Houghton May 9, 2013 - 8:00pm Welcome back to Exeter ladies, we hope you had a fantastic break and are ready for your exams. But if not, and you are feeling the pressure like the rest of us, remember there are many ways to combat stress at this busy time. As well as taking regular breaks, our favourite way to relax is splashing out on some treats. The products we have for you this week are perfect for some well-needed downtime. So look after yourself and spend some of the money you’ve saved from staying in on some of our picks. Lush Bath Bomb £4 READ MORE