The new cast for our favourite show ever, SKINS, has been released on the official skins E4 website. Oo-er. We're excited. Check out the newbies below.
Tuesday 10 August 2010
Skins is back!!
NEWS FLASH!
The new cast for our favourite show ever, SKINS, has been released on the official skins E4 website. Oo-er. We're excited. Check out the newbies below.
The new cast for our favourite show ever, SKINS, has been released on the official skins E4 website. Oo-er. We're excited. Check out the newbies below.
Sunday 8 August 2010
R - What do guys think.........
So recently I started thinking, what do guys think of various clothing styles and items? Do they think that what we wear is weird, attractive or just plain ugly. Do they even care?
So according to an article I read here's what guys think of some of the things we wear:
1. Red - they are drawn to the colour, it's biological. It makes them feel more attracted to you. SO if you want to get noticed, chuck on your sexiest red dress, it's a winner.
2. Skinny Jeans - they find you approachable. They feel more comfortable around you and are more likely to come up and start a convo with you.
3. Mini- Skirt - legs, legs, legs! That's all they see so if you were worrying about cellulite, don't bother. Cause he's not going to notice it.
4. Pointy toes shoes - So this ones a bit weird. Apparently boys don't like pointy toed shoes, as they instill fear, but they don't like round toed shoes either. Go work that one out :)
5. Floral Dress - Now I don't particularly like this one cause the article said that hey think floral remind boys of their nans. I certainly hope not, so don't take that one to heart.
6. Track Pants - Let's snuggle. So is you're feeling like a snuggle, go put our trackies on girls.
7. Harem pants - It looks like she's just pooed her pants.
8. His shirt - You look pretty cute.
All things considered, I find a majority of girls, dress for girls. Many generally forget to actually consider what a guy would think of their outfit, and simply ponder what the girls will think. Who cares what other people think of your outfit anyway, if you think you look good, flaunt it!!
So according to an article I read here's what guys think of some of the things we wear:
1. Red - they are drawn to the colour, it's biological. It makes them feel more attracted to you. SO if you want to get noticed, chuck on your sexiest red dress, it's a winner.
2. Skinny Jeans - they find you approachable. They feel more comfortable around you and are more likely to come up and start a convo with you.
3. Mini- Skirt - legs, legs, legs! That's all they see so if you were worrying about cellulite, don't bother. Cause he's not going to notice it.
4. Pointy toes shoes - So this ones a bit weird. Apparently boys don't like pointy toed shoes, as they instill fear, but they don't like round toed shoes either. Go work that one out :)
5. Floral Dress - Now I don't particularly like this one cause the article said that hey think floral remind boys of their nans. I certainly hope not, so don't take that one to heart.
6. Track Pants - Let's snuggle. So is you're feeling like a snuggle, go put our trackies on girls.
7. Harem pants - It looks like she's just pooed her pants.
8. His shirt - You look pretty cute.
All things considered, I find a majority of girls, dress for girls. Many generally forget to actually consider what a guy would think of their outfit, and simply ponder what the girls will think. Who cares what other people think of your outfit anyway, if you think you look good, flaunt it!!
Sunday 30 May 2010
R - The Best and the Worst
Okay I thought Id do a best outfit and worst outfit post. Ive been taking note recently on some of the outfits I've seen and I thought I'd share some of the best and worst of my findings.
BEST
1. A pair of high waisted skinny jeans, a plain white singlet that ended just above the top of the pants, a pair of black ballet flats and a long necklace with a big pendant. You'd have to be really skinny to pull this one off and although it sounds really simple it looked really good. I don't usually go for the high waisted jeans but these looked really good. I think to top it off just add a bowler hat or a beret and you're set.
2. Black Pink Floyd t-shirt, high waisted ripped denim shorts, black stockings, a leather jacket, bowler hat, black and gold bangles and few big rings. It looked really good, thats obviously why its in my best list, and even though its a bit more specific than the last outfit it still has the kind of 'i just threw this on' look about it.
WORST
1. Ive only got one but its a bad one, here we go: a short pleated denim skirt, a white boob-tube, ugly high heeled boots and one of those tiny little bags that has the really short straps so it sits right up in your underarm. It was a terrible combo, if you dont think it sounds that bad, well it really did look it.
Bowler hats are the perfect finishing touch, if you can wear hats that is, whicih sadly I cant :(
BEST
1. A pair of high waisted skinny jeans, a plain white singlet that ended just above the top of the pants, a pair of black ballet flats and a long necklace with a big pendant. You'd have to be really skinny to pull this one off and although it sounds really simple it looked really good. I don't usually go for the high waisted jeans but these looked really good. I think to top it off just add a bowler hat or a beret and you're set.
2. Black Pink Floyd t-shirt, high waisted ripped denim shorts, black stockings, a leather jacket, bowler hat, black and gold bangles and few big rings. It looked really good, thats obviously why its in my best list, and even though its a bit more specific than the last outfit it still has the kind of 'i just threw this on' look about it.
WORST
1. Ive only got one but its a bad one, here we go: a short pleated denim skirt, a white boob-tube, ugly high heeled boots and one of those tiny little bags that has the really short straps so it sits right up in your underarm. It was a terrible combo, if you dont think it sounds that bad, well it really did look it.
Bowler hats are the perfect finishing touch, if you can wear hats that is, whicih sadly I cant :(
Tuesday 11 May 2010
J- Umby Heaven
So, just discovered this website, London Undercover. Opened in 2008, London Undercover is a store completely dedicated to Umbrellas. And all with a lovely London feel.
Lily Allens a fan, using London Undercover Union Jack umbrellas at the Brit Awards 2010
Check out the other great umbrellas at: http://www.londonundercover.co.uk/
Lily Allens a fan, using London Undercover Union Jack umbrellas at the Brit Awards 2010
Check out the other great umbrellas at: http://www.londonundercover.co.uk/
Monday 10 May 2010
J- Current Obsession: Lomography
Okay, so I always had a bit of an idea of what Lomography was, but never a great inerest. Then, the other day, I was playing around with a friend's Lomography Fisheye camera and just fell in love. I immediately went on the internet to the lomography.com and began researching all the lomography oppurtunities out there. And thats when I discovered the Lomography Diana+...
The Diana+ was this cheapo (I talking a dollar) camera in the 1960s, developed in Hong Kong. Its main-stream life was a very short one and it was discontinued in the 1970s, but soon became very popular among artists, and skyrocketed to cult status.
With its soft, dreamy look, super-saturated colours, gritty, sometimes blurry look, the Diana+ is perfect for capturing the sometimes uncapturable. A story really does lie beneath each shot, and sometimes you will get back a shot and discover that its nothing like you originally though. It might be smudged in one corner, or maybe the light did something funny. Its this unpredicatbility that I love.
Lomography has taken the Diana+ and given it some new, modern twists. Dont worry, its still a good-old analog camera (digital cameras killed that wonderful unpredictability)but theyve just taken away all its 1960s faults and added a few new features, like the pinhole and endless panorama effects. Its simple to use, its got a lovely retro look, it produces gorgeous pics, and it hasnt lost that original Diana+ charm. Seriously, its perfection in a camera.
For more info on the Diana+ check out: http://microsites.lomography.com/diana/
For more lomography products go to: www.lomography.com
Saturday 8 May 2010
R - Furniture
So recently I've started taking an interest in furniture. I mean I always liked it, a nice bed or a comfy couch would always catch my eye but I never really thought that much about it. Having an awesome room can really influence your lifestyle.
My favourite kind of furniture is antique. It costs a bit more but it looks so much better and gives a real olden day kinda feel. Or if you don't want to spend the money and get real antiques nowadays you can go and buy fakes. They look like the real thing but just cost less :) I like colourful furniture too. Just looking at it makes me feel so happy.
There's heaps of stuff you can do to add that little something extra to your room.
Since I don't have a big enough room to actually do most of this stuff I thought I'd share the and maybe someone else will give them a shot.
1. Get a double bed. I spose its a teeny bit sad that I still sleep on a single bed but there you have it.
2. Get a fabulous mirror or two or three. I say you can never have too many mirrors. Instead of getting just a simple rectangle shaped one, although I'm not saying there's anything wrong with them, try a more unusual abstract shaped one.
3. Go to a hardware store, buy string lights (as in lights on a string, ruh) and hang them on your wall to spell out a word. It could say your name, your favourite word but no matter which word you pick it'll be sure to look fabbity fab.
4. I'm not sure if this ones actually possible but apparently you can buy clock mechanics, I heard they're in Spotlight, and you attach it to an old record or cd and voilà you have a new clock.
5. Plomp a lounge in your room or a day bed. Even though they might take up a bit of room it adds a little bit of comfort and they look good too
6. If you have a tall ceiling then go and buy a Chandelier!! They look sooooo cool and honestly why wouldn't you want a chandelier in your room.
7. Stick photos all over your walls or cupboard door. They add a little personality to your room and you'll be sure to never forget how hot you and your friends are :) Or if you don't want to use photos posters, drawings, newspaper clippings; well practically anything will look just as good. Don't be afraid of using different patterns together either.
My favourite kind of furniture is antique. It costs a bit more but it looks so much better and gives a real olden day kinda feel. Or if you don't want to spend the money and get real antiques nowadays you can go and buy fakes. They look like the real thing but just cost less :) I like colourful furniture too. Just looking at it makes me feel so happy.
There's heaps of stuff you can do to add that little something extra to your room.
Since I don't have a big enough room to actually do most of this stuff I thought I'd share the and maybe someone else will give them a shot.
1. Get a double bed. I spose its a teeny bit sad that I still sleep on a single bed but there you have it.
2. Get a fabulous mirror or two or three. I say you can never have too many mirrors. Instead of getting just a simple rectangle shaped one, although I'm not saying there's anything wrong with them, try a more unusual abstract shaped one.
3. Go to a hardware store, buy string lights (as in lights on a string, ruh) and hang them on your wall to spell out a word. It could say your name, your favourite word but no matter which word you pick it'll be sure to look fabbity fab.
4. I'm not sure if this ones actually possible but apparently you can buy clock mechanics, I heard they're in Spotlight, and you attach it to an old record or cd and voilà you have a new clock.
5. Plomp a lounge in your room or a day bed. Even though they might take up a bit of room it adds a little bit of comfort and they look good too
6. If you have a tall ceiling then go and buy a Chandelier!! They look sooooo cool and honestly why wouldn't you want a chandelier in your room.
7. Stick photos all over your walls or cupboard door. They add a little personality to your room and you'll be sure to never forget how hot you and your friends are :) Or if you don't want to use photos posters, drawings, newspaper clippings; well practically anything will look just as good. Don't be afraid of using different patterns together either.
Sunday 2 May 2010
R - Outfit #4
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Singlet - Trade Secrets, Robina
Shorts - Lennox Head Vinnies (were previously jeans)
Granny Cardigan - Lennox Head Vinnies
Necklace - Diva
Saturday 24 April 2010
R - Cuteness personified!!
If you're craving a bit of cuteness (and believe me that happens more often than you'd think) then head to Byron Bay and go to this little shop called In Annie's Pocket. It's actually the cutest thing ever! They sell one of a kind works from local designers and artists. They have everything; swimmers, clothes, accessories, the lot.
As well as selling cute stuff the people that work there are cute. They'll get you to try clothes on and do a fashion parade around the shop, it's great :) You can spend all day in there, trying on clothes and chatting to the staff. And if you get hungry the Byron Bay doughnut store is next door. If you haven't tried one of these doughnuts then put it on your list of things to do.
Anyway In Annie's Pocket is the perfect place to go if you're looking for a special little something. Whether it be a gift for someone or the perfect dress, you'll find it there. And it'll be one of a kind too which makes it even better!!
Thursday 15 April 2010
J- Current Obsession: Tattoos
I am currently loving tattoos. Like majorly. Not the big, tacky, Homer Simpson ones, or the huge vine of roses crawling up some fat, old lady's arm (fugly much??), but the sort you see on grungy little European chicks... think tanned, petite, curly brown hair, wearing a floral dress, faded denim jacket, with a little Jesus-esque cross on her tiny calf, poking out the top of a pair of worn-in Docs. Specific, I know, but vair cool, dont you think?
I really would love a tattoo. Something small, simple, and timeless. And pretty, of course. But I so cant. Not now at least. Why? Well, partly, because darling Mutti and Vutti would kill me. And partly because I am a Rotary Exchange student and disfigurment (aka. peircings and tattoos) are strictly forbidden. Oh and then ther is the fact that I am rather large, and only semi tanned, and blondish, and though I have a great pair of Doc Martens, my calves are way too massive for embellishments of any kind (there is no way I am drawing attention to those things!!) So, until I've solved these few problems, I'll have to go tattoo free :(
I love Sienna Miller's bird tattoo :)
I really would love a tattoo. Something small, simple, and timeless. And pretty, of course. But I so cant. Not now at least. Why? Well, partly, because darling Mutti and Vutti would kill me. And partly because I am a Rotary Exchange student and disfigurment (aka. peircings and tattoos) are strictly forbidden. Oh and then ther is the fact that I am rather large, and only semi tanned, and blondish, and though I have a great pair of Doc Martens, my calves are way too massive for embellishments of any kind (there is no way I am drawing attention to those things!!) So, until I've solved these few problems, I'll have to go tattoo free :(
I love Sienna Miller's bird tattoo :)
Wednesday 7 April 2010
J- Outfit #4
Top- Borrowed from Mutti
Scarf- Borrowed from Mutti
Skirt- Francais Land purchase.. dont remember where though..
Shoes- Kickers, 99€
R - Winter
For those of us here in Australia Winter is almost upon us. Sometimes the word Winter leads to thoughts of cold, wet feet and the rain making your hair frizzy. Well I'm here to give you a little reminder of the things to love about winter.
1. Fashion wise we have coats, trenches, jackets, jeans, stocking, boots, scarves, gloves, long socks, trackies and jumpers. Who doesn't enjoy snuggling up in track pants, or getting dressed up in a cute jacket and boots!
2. Hot chocolates, Chai lattes, Coffee, just hot drinks in general. They give you warm feeling in your stomach and never fail to lift the spirits on a wet miserable day.
3. Rain dates. Just go for it, run in the rain and get soaking, then go back inside and team my first two dot points together - Trackies & a hot chocolate.
So when it comes down to it, Winter is actually an awesome three months. The clothes, the food and weather too. So don't dread its arrival, prep for it. Its a great excuse to go on a little shopping excursion. I think the wardrobe staples to survive the season are : a nice jacket, stockings (countless pairs), a pair of jeans, a scarf, a big granny jumper and some boots.
1. Fashion wise we have coats, trenches, jackets, jeans, stocking, boots, scarves, gloves, long socks, trackies and jumpers. Who doesn't enjoy snuggling up in track pants, or getting dressed up in a cute jacket and boots!
2. Hot chocolates, Chai lattes, Coffee, just hot drinks in general. They give you warm feeling in your stomach and never fail to lift the spirits on a wet miserable day.
3. Rain dates. Just go for it, run in the rain and get soaking, then go back inside and team my first two dot points together - Trackies & a hot chocolate.
So when it comes down to it, Winter is actually an awesome three months. The clothes, the food and weather too. So don't dread its arrival, prep for it. Its a great excuse to go on a little shopping excursion. I think the wardrobe staples to survive the season are : a nice jacket, stockings (countless pairs), a pair of jeans, a scarf, a big granny jumper and some boots.
Saturday 3 April 2010
R - Spanish Moss Vintage
Spanish Moss is an amazing online boutique that specialises in vintage pieces! Its got clothes, shoes, swimwear, accessories; the lot. It also features a collection of independent designers works in the Shop New section of the site.
Spanish Moss also designs and produces a clothing line - American Gold - that is designed and made in California. Just to give you a little bit of an idea American Golds inspirations are: Indian summers, sleeping under the stars in Joshua Tree, collections of taxidermy and south western trinkets, roadside flea markets, listening to the Rolling Stone's "Moonlight Mile" on repeat, whiskey soaked nights in Nashville, musing over Marianne Faithful & Anita Pallenberg, sleeping past checkout in old motel rooms, first kisses, discovering Emmylou Harris for the first time, summer flings, wearing sequins in the daytime, humid summers spent lounging on wraparound porches, sleepovers, playing hooky, 4 pm purple thunder storms, re-reading Walt Whitman, living free, and making new best friends wherever you go.
Just to add a cherry to your pie Spanish Moss has a magazine , a blog written by selected fashionistas and SMV girls to keep us all in the loop on the latest styles and trends, art, literature, music, and progressive culture.
Sound fab, well it most certainly is! Go and take a look at the site and discover its wonders for yourself at www.spanishmossvintage.com
Thursday 1 April 2010
R - Outfit #3
Shorts - Vinnies
Singlet - second hand
Sunglasses - Blooms the Chemist
Sunglasses chain - Sunglasses shop
Bag - Savers, Melbourne
Gloves - old pair of socks
Sunday 28 March 2010
J- CUTE
Yes, I am aware that my Lady Bird ear phones are Beyond the Valley of the Cute. Thank you to darling Leisey for buying them for me, and thank you to The Institute of Cute, Byron Bay, Australia, for stocking such cuteosity-filled products :)
Friday 26 March 2010
R - Nihonjins!!!
Okay the Japanese have got to be some of the cutest people ever and they have some rather fabulous fashion styles. I thought Id make a list of a few of the more notable ones. Here goes:
1. They wear t-shirts that say things in english that make absolutely no sense. Its so funny reading them all but unfortunately for us we cant copy this little bit of cute as it wouldn't be cute on us. People would just think you're kinda stupid.
2. Their range of high socks and stockings is rather fabbity fab. They have shops just devoted to them (do we have them in Australia, I've never seen one so I thought it was pretty cool) Anyway the thing about high socks is that they're so versatile. You can wear them with basically anything; dresses, skirts, shorts, heels, sneaker etc etc etc.
3. Another thing I noticed they do is wear heaps of layers. Their outfit may consist of - a t-shirt, a dress, a cardigan/jumper and pants. Its like they're trying to wear one of every clothing item, and they can pull it off too cause they are just so cute!!
4. If you're looking for fake nails or fake eyelashes then Japan's the place to go. Honestly their nails are bordering on ridiculous. I don't know how they do anything while they're wearing them!
Wearing fake eyelashes seems to be the norm over there cause they wear them everyday. I don't know if their eyelashes are shorter than ours or something but they look really natural on them
5. One of my favourite looks is the cute school girl. Little plaid skirts, vests, big cardigans, bows and high socks or even leg warmers. The best part about it is that it's actually their school uniform, its not just a look that they're going for.
Well thats my little ramble about Japanese fashion. Oh and obviously when i say 'they' i dont mean every single Japanese person, just some of them, ruh reader ruh.
1. They wear t-shirts that say things in english that make absolutely no sense. Its so funny reading them all but unfortunately for us we cant copy this little bit of cute as it wouldn't be cute on us. People would just think you're kinda stupid.
2. Their range of high socks and stockings is rather fabbity fab. They have shops just devoted to them (do we have them in Australia, I've never seen one so I thought it was pretty cool) Anyway the thing about high socks is that they're so versatile. You can wear them with basically anything; dresses, skirts, shorts, heels, sneaker etc etc etc.
3. Another thing I noticed they do is wear heaps of layers. Their outfit may consist of - a t-shirt, a dress, a cardigan/jumper and pants. Its like they're trying to wear one of every clothing item, and they can pull it off too cause they are just so cute!!
4. If you're looking for fake nails or fake eyelashes then Japan's the place to go. Honestly their nails are bordering on ridiculous. I don't know how they do anything while they're wearing them!
Wearing fake eyelashes seems to be the norm over there cause they wear them everyday. I don't know if their eyelashes are shorter than ours or something but they look really natural on them
5. One of my favourite looks is the cute school girl. Little plaid skirts, vests, big cardigans, bows and high socks or even leg warmers. The best part about it is that it's actually their school uniform, its not just a look that they're going for.
Well thats my little ramble about Japanese fashion. Oh and obviously when i say 'they' i dont mean every single Japanese person, just some of them, ruh reader ruh.
Monday 22 March 2010
J- Outfit #4
I was given this oversized, grey, very ugly t-shirt, by my next host dad, because he works for the council over here in France, and likes to give away free council clothing to foreigners. I was actually really excited, because it gave me the oppurtunity to cut something up, without regrets:) I chopped the collar off, and cut a little V in the neckline for something interesting, then I slit the sides so I could tie them into knots to make the tee more fitted. And, of course, I rolled up the sleeves to hide the Conseil General logo. Its not high fashion, but at least its wearable. And it was a lot of fun. Gotta lobe DIY.
Sunday 14 March 2010
Saturday 13 March 2010
Thursday 11 March 2010
R - I Don't Think So
Okay so Ballina + fashion = the look you give someone when you're trying not to sway their opinion but you really want to. Ballina just isn't a very fashionable place. I'm not saying that everyone in Ballina is a crappy dresser, its just too commercial. There's too many people that only shop at Supre and think they've got what it takes to become a fashion designer.
So here's my recommendation to you:
If you like being creative and out there with your clothes, don't live in Ballina. You shouldn't care what people think of what you're wearing as long as you love it, but there's just so much fabulous stuff that you just can't wear in a little rural semi-bogan town. Go live in the city, I'm sure you'll find it much more suited to your tastes.
So here's my recommendation to you:
If you like being creative and out there with your clothes, don't live in Ballina. You shouldn't care what people think of what you're wearing as long as you love it, but there's just so much fabulous stuff that you just can't wear in a little rural semi-bogan town. Go live in the city, I'm sure you'll find it much more suited to your tastes.
Saturday 6 March 2010
J- When you just wanna feel Australian...
Okay, so I've been living in France for over a month now, and after a lifetime of wishing for pale English-rose skin, brown curly locks, rolling green hills, and endless drizlling rain, I am actually beginning to long for all things surf, sand, and sun! Ironic, I know. So, my goal for this year, besides learning as much as possible French-wise, is to remain as Australian as I can without being? I dunno, pretentious.
Here is my survival kit:
1. Paw Paw cream. It is so dry here, and my lips just dont know how to handle it, having spent their childhood in the humid, Aussie weather. So Pawpaw cream, made in good old Queensland, Australia, is essential. Every 5 minutes. Really.
2. Blondifying Shampoo. I havent been truly blonde for a long time, but there is still a hint of glod beneath that sheet of crappy mousey brown... and I plan on clinging to it!!!!
3. Gradual tanner. I hate being white. It feels so...um.. FAT. Like really unhealthy and dull. So I bought some lovely Granier gradual tanner to keep me glowing.
4. Palmers cocobutter. I dont think its Australian, but it is soooo good. And it smells like The Body Shop which is my fave beauty store in Oz.
5. Most importantly, my Aussie playlist on my Ipod. Yves Klein Blue, INXS, Midnight Oil, Pete Murray, Cat Empire... the list goes on and on. God, we are a musically awesome nation!!
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!! OI OI OI!
Oh, by the way, we so do not say "Throw another shrimp on the barbie!" I mean, what the fuck is a shrimp? We call them prawns, honey!! At least, I think we do... seriously what is a shrimp??
Paw Paw cream on all its brilliance. And moi, giving it a well-deserved snog!
Here is my survival kit:
1. Paw Paw cream. It is so dry here, and my lips just dont know how to handle it, having spent their childhood in the humid, Aussie weather. So Pawpaw cream, made in good old Queensland, Australia, is essential. Every 5 minutes. Really.
2. Blondifying Shampoo. I havent been truly blonde for a long time, but there is still a hint of glod beneath that sheet of crappy mousey brown... and I plan on clinging to it!!!!
3. Gradual tanner. I hate being white. It feels so...um.. FAT. Like really unhealthy and dull. So I bought some lovely Granier gradual tanner to keep me glowing.
4. Palmers cocobutter. I dont think its Australian, but it is soooo good. And it smells like The Body Shop which is my fave beauty store in Oz.
5. Most importantly, my Aussie playlist on my Ipod. Yves Klein Blue, INXS, Midnight Oil, Pete Murray, Cat Empire... the list goes on and on. God, we are a musically awesome nation!!
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!! OI OI OI!
Oh, by the way, we so do not say "Throw another shrimp on the barbie!" I mean, what the fuck is a shrimp? We call them prawns, honey!! At least, I think we do... seriously what is a shrimp??
Paw Paw cream on all its brilliance. And moi, giving it a well-deserved snog!
Friday 5 March 2010
R - It's LOVE
RAIN - It's so pretty and nice and when it's all finished everything feels cleaner. Sometimes a big rain storm is just what you need to wash all your problems away. I love the smell of it and the feel on your skin but the best thing to do when its raining is to get a rain date :) Find someone and go out into the rain and dance and get completely soaked and just lose it! Trust me you'll feel so good afterwards and it's oodles of fun. Or if you don't like getting wet just get an umbrella and go out for a walk, or snuggle up on the couch with a big blanket and watch your favourite movie :)
NAIL POLISH - Painting my nails is becoming one of my favourite things to do. I can't even remember the last time my nails werent coloured. Baby Pink, Blue, peach andblack are my favourites. So i'd just like to put it out there that painting your nails black is not emo. Black nails and a cute dress are a fabulous combo and not emo in the slightest.
FRANKIE MAGAZINE - What more can I say, honestly it's fabbity fab with knobs on!
TARTAN - Awesomity filled, Marvellous, Stupendous and rather Swell
NAIL POLISH - Painting my nails is becoming one of my favourite things to do. I can't even remember the last time my nails werent coloured. Baby Pink, Blue, peach andblack are my favourites. So i'd just like to put it out there that painting your nails black is not emo. Black nails and a cute dress are a fabulous combo and not emo in the slightest.
FRANKIE MAGAZINE - What more can I say, honestly it's fabbity fab with knobs on!
TARTAN - Awesomity filled, Marvellous, Stupendous and rather Swell
Thursday 4 March 2010
J- Rant # 2
After 11 years of wearing a school uniform (baggy shirt andnavy nylon shorts... great..), school in France (without a uniform or even a dress code! Wooh!) is, unsurprisingly, very refreshing. All these kids, letting their personalities shine through their outfits. I could just sit and people watch for hours, discovering new style ideas, and different groups... different patterns in the way they dress.
Because there are patterns. In the French schooling system, you choose a line, when you are about 16 years old, which has the appropriate subjects for your interests or your chosen career (pressure much??) I think there is something like a scientific line, an economics line, and a literature line. I am in the literature one, and it is amazing how obvious it is that these kids are into art and books. They express it so well through their clothes! For the most part, my class likes to wear huge hemp harem pants, thick eyeliner, bold jewellery, and loads of layers and scarves. There are, of course, a few acceptions: the kids that dont care about fashion at all and just stick to the same pair of jeans and dorky black zip-up jacket day after day, and the girls who dress in the more sophisticated, preppy way- black trench, white blouse, skinny jeans, and knee high boots.
If you take a look at the kids from the other subject lines, they tend to be a bit more randomly dressed- like they arent all trying to be different in the same way-, though the 2 main looks are preppy (think Blai Waldorf with less colour) and American rapper (think big hoop earrings, hoodies, tracksuit pants, and massive Nike sneakers).
I just feel like going around with a camera and taking pics of everyone! But that might not go down to well... especially considering my French ain't too swell. But when it is, I promise I'll start!! It'll be tres brill :)
Because there are patterns. In the French schooling system, you choose a line, when you are about 16 years old, which has the appropriate subjects for your interests or your chosen career (pressure much??) I think there is something like a scientific line, an economics line, and a literature line. I am in the literature one, and it is amazing how obvious it is that these kids are into art and books. They express it so well through their clothes! For the most part, my class likes to wear huge hemp harem pants, thick eyeliner, bold jewellery, and loads of layers and scarves. There are, of course, a few acceptions: the kids that dont care about fashion at all and just stick to the same pair of jeans and dorky black zip-up jacket day after day, and the girls who dress in the more sophisticated, preppy way- black trench, white blouse, skinny jeans, and knee high boots.
If you take a look at the kids from the other subject lines, they tend to be a bit more randomly dressed- like they arent all trying to be different in the same way-, though the 2 main looks are preppy (think Blai Waldorf with less colour) and American rapper (think big hoop earrings, hoodies, tracksuit pants, and massive Nike sneakers).
I just feel like going around with a camera and taking pics of everyone! But that might not go down to well... especially considering my French ain't too swell. But when it is, I promise I'll start!! It'll be tres brill :)
J- Je n'ai pas assez d'argent :(
Okay, so yesterday afternoon, I finished school at 3, meaning I had like 2 hours to fill before the bus arrived. So, because this is France, and you can just walk in and out of school as you please (cool, huh), my friend and I walked into town for a shopping session. Well, on her part, because I, unfortunately, have no money at the moment. Like literally, none. Vair sad, I know, and it was even sadder when I discovered the shoes of my dreams and couldnt afford to buy them! They were converse. And they had the UK flag on them. And "The Who" written on the tongue. Just so you know, I am absolutely osessed with the UK. If anything, no matter how ugly, is remotely related to Britain, I want it. I really really really want these Cons. So, I've told myself that if they are still their when I get my monthly allowance, I will buy them. Fingers crossed...
Gosh, aren't they perfection in a shoe?
Gosh, aren't they perfection in a shoe?
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