Tino'Mino Squared

BIG BOOTS.

2010-08-07T13:09:00.000-07:00

MICRO SCHOOL SKIRT - WHO’S FAULT IS IT?

The up and coming generations are in need of some bigger boots to fill. As soon as they have double digits to their age, immediate progress has undertaken, and finally they are pronounced teenagers. Only a decade has passed since their joyful births’ and already they’re pondering amongst high heels and skin tight dresses. No more games of hide and seek but the odd bit of truth or dare wouldn’t hurt, Barbie dolls are tossed into the trash and it’s now time for them to play dress up…

Yesterday, while browsing through ‘The Sun’ I came across an article about ‘Tesco’ selling ‘micro school skirts for girls of 9’. Basically, parents had been outraged about a school skirt that came over as provocative and supposedly sexy. The Hitch and Stitch is only 29.5cm long, shorter than my school ruler, which is a bit of an abomination. As the name suggests, the hemline had been hitched up to give the skirt a bit of a fashionable structure and because of this Tesco was immediately slammed;

Although, what I want to say on this subject is, why has Tesco decided to create a skirt like this for school? Obviously they had reason for making such a skirt, and didn’t just pluck the idea from the sky. I’m sorry to say, but girls of the age of nine are appealed to such skirts, and Tesco must’ve looked into this to make their profit.
Girls of this age group want to look like their older peers that adorn jeggings and crop tops and body-cons, this is exactly what they look up to, whether their parents like it or not. Also, what bothers me is the fact that if the dress was sold for anything else, like a social event, I don’t think a popularity of mothers would even think twice before buying their daughter something like this. I have seen many a times while walking through time, girls of the age of five wearing things for example like jeggings, and gladiator sandals, that totally resembles the looks of an eighteen year old.

The Sun then goes onto compare the skirt to a ‘modest… Sainsbury’s Skirt’ and a ‘Sensible… Asda’s Skirt’. I’m trying to contemplate back to when I was nine, and wondered which dress I would choose out of the three, and I think it would certainly be Tesco’s. To be honest, most girls do wear tights with the skirt, so not pairing the tights with it does make the child seem bare, but that could always be adjusted. Jane Hamilton – The Sun’s Consumer Editor – compares it to another product that was also the slammed, Primark’s padded bikinis for seven year olds, which is also ridiculous, but seven year olds shouldn’t even have bikinis!

Referring back to what I said in the introduction, some children of the up and coming generations are growing older way too quickly, and possibly do need to be taken down a peg or two.

What I think mothers’ should do is ask: why Tesco might’ve sold a skirt like that, before going on to accuse them.
Nine year olds are acting line nine-teen year olds and prefer to wear something cool rather than modest. They want to be responsible and considered an adult before they can even spell the word adolescent.

Don’t get me wrong, Tesco should also think about the parents who are buying their products and whether they think they are appropriate for their children, but also, I think media and reality really should categorize the audience a bit more and show distinctively whether that top should be for a nine year old, or for a nineteen year old.

To read the article and view the skirts, head to: The Sun

Thank you for reading, I'd like to hear your comments on this also

J'aime x

Hello...Goodmorning, Lets rock.

2010-06-14T12:59:00.000-07:00

Hey-ho! to everyone out there. It's possibly been more than 2months since I've written on this blog; Though it had it's benefits, which was that I rested from racking my weak wordless brain, begging it to give me something sufficient for your new readers. But thankfully I have had an epiphany!

My determination for this blog is struggling so from now on, blogs will only come in once a month, or if your lucky two or three times if I can set my mind to something interesting. I think this will make my blog more off a success if I don't just ramble on, nothings good about rambling from where I'm concerned. Please don't feel disuaded about visiting my blog, some good upcoming reads are coming your way my darlings. J'aime x

Music Videos have been deprived of Sexually Action,

now its time to roll them in...

Typically every summer, music videos become more seductive basically because hot weather has aroused and now its time to become the slut you can't be in the winter - skimpy clothing.

Bikinis, shorts, skirts become the regular on every street, and okay you'll expect that, but music videos take it to another level.

Te Amo - was the first video I'd seen that had so much sexual content involved that I was like wow, and don't get this wrong but woman on woman action is a little bit more seductive and disapproved upon when kiddiewinks are around, so I've been guessing that some music video producers need something more creative in their creations.
Notoriously, we know Gaga as one of those that like to jump off the edge with her videos, and not just to dip the toe, we know she goes FULL THROTTLE. ALEJANDRO. is what I call innocent porn. I actually feel embaressed when I get caught watching half naked people grind on some skeleton, ghostly like bed. Handcuffs aswell!! The odds moans at the start. Gaaagaaa.
Ciara's Ride It. I don't think anyone could get this connatation wrong; It's probably not the most exposed video, but we know CeeCee loves her legs and to move with them, so why not wear a fur coat and a swimsuit that only partially covers the groin. I saw too much pelvis hahahaa. And theres her with Ludacris sexily chewing on her gum. Please...

But yes, I believe a new type of video has evolved, with plenty of sex. Although I do argue that it is creative, and maybe I was being stereotypical about Te Amo, I'm not homophobic, so maybe music is a way to promote same sex relationships as a good thing and not have the negative sprawled all over it.

Thinking now, I actually applaud Rihanna, Gaga, and Ciara, they're taking things a step further, and experimenting with what they have. Paparazzi are doing the same thing right? following down the beaches and whatnot.

Britain and America and Canada are especially not as open as Europe when it comes to sex, they put labels on people that are not orbiting inside the regular. Diversity is the right thing, we can't just have innocent Justin Beiber rocking his fully clothed body, jokes. I love Beiber.

what do you guys think, were music videos sexually deprived?

J'aime x

Copy...right? (Times Two)

2010-04-19T16:04:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago, possibly more, I wrote a post about a British teen - Reece - rapping to a tune that was quite familiar. Only a few weeks ago being previously sung by Jason Derulo; (''Whatcha Say'').

Innocently, I quite enjoyed Derulo's version, without the knowledge that he had also basically ripped off the song. I was sort of angry and ashamed at the same time;

I was very passionate about the matter only concerning Derulo and Reece, and personally I thought I was onto something here, with a good counter argument to bring up
I hadn't done the proper research about the song, which in a way made me look like a real fool to passers by and followers (that will teach me a lesson )

Firstly, I must apologise to all the Imogen Heap fans who must have seen my blog and totally withdrew from it, I'd agreeable do the same. After being notified by the lovely English Rose I went off to listen to the song ''Hide and Seek'', which admittedly is not the most influential type of music in today's modern society. On the contrary, I actually quite liked the song and it's slow fluidity. It mesmerized me about Bon Iver's slow steady songs that I listen to occasionally to calm myself down.

Although you might not agree - Imogen Heap fans - since I havent heard any other Heap songs, but I see her music as ''vulnerable''. Typically because it is not mainstream; Personally, if I'd never written the previous post about Derulo, I probably would never hear of Imogen Heap, which is in a way, quite upsetting.

Okay, so I've just contemplated this fact: Derulo has, in someway allowed people to acknowledge Imogen Heap; Do you agree or not? This has allowed people like myself, who consistently think popular music is original, because it is the first time they've heard it. Logically, wouldn't Derulo's label or company have to ask permission to steal those lines from the song? From what I have heard, there is no difference in how those few lines sound. Imogen Heap must have accepted I guess, which might bring her more popularity.

Ahh, this is a very sensitive subject that I don't have much knowledge about, but I am so passionate about. I must end on this tone:

I think, bar what I have said above, (there could be truth in that also) that Derulo and his label may have seen Heap's song as vulnerable and without hesitating, pounced onto the song and made it their own. Before Derulo came onto the British scene, I wish I had heard British Native Heap's song, before being manipulated into believing Jason Derulo was the original, and then furthermore accusing Reece of copying the song.

I am sure there are many still out there who appreciate Derulo's version without knowing it's origins.

This has cleverly taught me to research into things thoroughly before writing about something as sensitive and as arguable as this. I hope that you guy now find this post a lot more agreeable, because I certainly made a big mistake. But I suppose that's what you have to go through to learn. As they say, you learn something everyday.

Enjoy.

Jaime x

2010-04-13T12:55:00.000-07:00

RECENT TRENDS

Discovered Denim

From such bad experiences, you'd think denim be consulted with the seaside; but this spring/summer has introduced it as a long lost friend with not only jeans being favoured. Jackets, shirts, dresses and ju
mpsuits (known to myself as dungarees) are being hoarded onto our local High Streets like there's no tomorrow. Moreover there is no stopping enthusiastic, pretentious customers that are happy to add a more diverse piece to their denim collections.

I personally credit Chloé with their models dominating the runway with their patchwork jeans and shirts in all one outfit. However, double denim? I'm thinking 70's here, where supposedly hip dressers skirted the streets with their bell bottom jeans and long sleeved jackets. We all know fashion is a cycle but they've madeDDenim look fresher than the fruit on the M&S advert, as if the trend was never seen before.

Typically - in the 70s - if you had patchwork embossed cleverly into your jackets by your mom, it was possibly because you had a widening hole! Now designers and fashionistas D.I.Y have taken this on board, gathering washed out and lined denim, and intentionally incorporated onto their jackets. Crazily, I'm contemplating my ridiculous style history, where my mom dressed myself and my sister exactly the same! Thankfully, after mooching through my photos I found a hype-worthy denim galore: DUNGAREES!

A baggy denim croth held up by a square-like top. I had the one with the kangaroo pouch. Anyhow, that was a very long time ago, but only today did I see them hung up on Urban Outfitter's rack. I was so in awe that I looked at every single pair, even though some of them were exactly the same as the previous. It really just mesmerized me and now I'm on the hunt for a pair. But let my not forget my skirted dungarees, its quite short and I'm not that keen on it, but its just so memoriable that I had to keep it. For keep-sack, I'll keep it, though I'll never wear it!

The common material is once again an appreciated piece in our thought out outfits. Whether its a skirt, shirt, dress, bustier (yep they have them around) , jackets and whatever you can think of.

High Street: Pickup the Denim : Topshop always have some great pieces; Newlook should be a store to hit, their denim jackets are fabulous; Republic have great hareems; A/wear have a great copy of Chloé's patchwork jeans.

love jaime.

Hello stranger.

2010-03-31T09:08:00.000-07:00

Darlings. Lets start positive, and not take note of my negligence! Though it has been consistently pouring down with rain for a week, lets just hope and pray that we have an excellent summer. British summer may not be that reliable, but lets just remember how the lost boys believed in fairies, and Tinkerbell arrived. So relate that to the weather, and believe in a 2010 British Summer.

But what makes a better Summer? Fashionable people. Sincerely, we don't really need the sun, when we have bright, kaleidoscope colours walking everywhere. Personally, I don't really mind wearing my gladiators with a pair of knee high socks. SOCKY SANDALS, and trawl around like a stereotypical American on Vacation.

Floral, Denim and Print are the highlights of fashion at the moment, with Basso&Brooke taking centre stage with print pandemonium.

Denim I am totally looking forward to. I could imagine rolled up jeans with pair of loafers or smart brogues, paired with a generously louse amount of cardigan, and a beautiful blouse!

I must finally thankyou guys for keeping up with me, and taking there own time to just pop up on my blog. I honestly do check my blog everyday for all your comments, I'm just so sorry I haven't replied to them, but thankyou for sticking with me.

J'aime loves you. + Mr Love-ah-Love-ah

Woo. Summer 2010 is nearing.

2010-03-22T14:04:00.000-07:00

The weather reports are now regularly using the word 'Spring' in possibly every news cast. Which excites me terribly. I love Spring and Summer. 2 out of the 4 best seasons of the year.

Popping up once in a while is the Sun. You actually don't know how much I love the Sun. It turns my hair brown -which is a good'un - and gives me a nice richer skin colour. Isn't anyone else excited about the Sun, and it's shine?

I have no idea what I'm getting up to over the Summer Holidays. Don't get me wrong, I'm not wishing time away, but I just can't wait to stroll across the Trent bridge, spying the mucky cows, and cute ducks and ducklings. It seriously takes my breathe ways.

There is something so relaxing about Frenchie music. I'm listening to one of their radio stations now, and I dream about cycling through Paris'es cobbled streets. Or maybe somewhere quieter, Possibly Toulouse. Where I can leave my bicycle outside, and skip into the bakery, then leaving with a batch of the finest french biscuits. I think that's what's possibly getting me in the mood for summer.

I'm just rabbling here. Since I've been neglecting the blog, I thought I could just top it up, with a few of my feelings and ramblings.

This time I have been busy! Studying newspapers, so that I understand the whole story, instead of just skimming them. This consists of highlighting particular words, and circling around more important words with a red-pen. It may sound like not a lot of fun, but I am so interested in journalism, that you cannot dissuade me.

Right now, I'm pushing away an A-Level Business Studies book. Since I'm doing BusStud at GCSEs, I thought I'd get a real big headstart, but at the moment, I'm trying to pick out some French words I know from the radio. I got the word 'journal' and 'premier' which means 'newspaper' and 'first'. Great!

I love French, it is such a fascinating language. How it is so different from 'simple' English, even though English is sometimes a lot harder for those studying it, rather than learning it. But with Francais, there's genders to consider, and accents, and past participles and getting the words in the right order. It is a lot of work, but then Chinese Mandarin is harder, so I will not moan!

I love saying long sentences in French that I just thought of. A recent one is: Ma Mére est jolié et grand comme un manniquin!

My mother is pretty and tall like a model.

My mother isn't tall, but I say shes pretty! Love my mummy.

Okay then, ramble terminated.

Viktor & Rolf hitting it HARD!

2010-03-08T12:04:00.000-08:00

I'm so happy I've just skipped to models.com today, where these phenominal pictures of Viktor&Rolf's F/W 10. This is quick post!

Guess what I've got for my options. All that I asked for. French, Business Studies Art and History (Nazi Germany)! Woo.

Copy...right?

2010-03-01T13:07:00.001-08:00

Thank you so much for your comments. It is true that blogging shouldn't be a chore, and I have taken that on bored. Only when I am passionate will I write.

Okay, so possibly a week ago, when flicking through channels, I stumbled upon a song, that sounded very familiar, only to be sung by amateaur, or what I'd like to call a 'wannabee'!

So, I hope you are all acquainted with Jason Derulo and his first hit 'Whatcha say', because this is the main subject. This single came out at the very end of 2009, and to be honest with myself, it isn't the best song I have heard.

But then say, three quick months later, a nobody called Reese comes along and does the same song, with the same introduction, instead he raps with different lyrics.

I don't know why, but this really outraged me. Jason Derulo's second song has only really come out, and here is this 'wannabee' stealing a song and making it his own.

Okay, so many artists have done this... remaking a song that has been out there before, and with some of them I am extremely not happy.

But what I think is... quote from Tyra on ANTM... 'If your going to copy somebody, make sure you own it!'. And this boy Reece has definitely not OWNED it in my opinion.

I think it's quite pathetic. If I was a new solo artist, breaking into the scene, I'd show my talent with a song of my own, a song people can remember ME for. I think the consequences are that people will only know Reece's song as a copy of Jason Derulo's, no one will ever identify that song without thinking of a totally different person. Will they or will they not?

I also think this is copyright from poor Jason Derulo, who too is new on the scene. It was his first ever song... well for British viewers and I think in a way Reece has taken the limelight with this song, even though personally it is not that good, and I don't think many will favour it over Jason's version anyway.

Jason Derulo's Version is set in a vast corridor, and on an outside stair way. He presents it with good acting skills, and it is a typical American video, with a well thought out scene and layout. Derulo dances as well as sings and acts, why not call it a musical? His name is also screened on the TV. A skilled producer and director is obviously at hand. And the song has a understanding story behind it, represented by the characters included in some of the scenes. Yes, in Derulo's version, there is more than one scene.
Reece's Version set outside, with three big 4x4 cars, that have personalised plates. Something else to tick me off, at the start, the introduction he stole says Jason Derulo's name. Reece calls it a remix, which I am happy with, but dang, Jason hasn't even warmed up yet, and someone goes and steals his song. Not much movement, just a few swaggs, and swipes of the arm...wheres the fly? No other scene I'm presuming. Some good lyrics, but I see not other characters representing the story. Or maybe he's talking about the dominant cars. Seems like this guys doing a commercial for Nike shoes. He attempts the 'watcha say' repetitive bit, but I'm getting bored, and a little annoyed. Okay, if you need anymore evidence, the links below.

I've critiqued many British music videos, because they cannot actually compare with any of the American ones. Americans have other characters for their video, they actually have a sort of short movie to go with the song. Whereas, the British tend to just have the group or solo act in one scene, giving a few moves, and swiping at the camera. (N-dubz!).

There is an exception though, I am not all that negative. But the up rise of JLS is going excellent. Their song: 'Every body in Love' is a lot more similar to a video the Americans would've created, and I am very proud of them. (Alexandra Burke...Who is she?).

As well as Jay Sean, I hope everybody has heard of that guy, he is brilliant! He did a K.O. on America!

Please don't get me wrong, I am not slaughtering Britain, and neither am I slaughtering any other country. Just the two people I'm comparing happen to be in different countries where sometimes they can produce better music videos.

What are your thoughts on the versions of 'Whatcha say'?

Do you think I'm being tough? Do you think that it's just the natural cycle of Music artists?

What do you think of this whole situation? because I'd love to know what you think about it.

Whether you agree, disagree, or suggest another opinion.

Jason's version/Reece's version

J'aimeJ'adore darlings.

Lazy.

2010-02-23T14:34:00.000-08:00

Fellow Bloggers,

You may have acknowledged that I have been a little 'lazy' at keeping up with this blog, and to make amends, I am dearly sorry. I cannot say that I've been busy, because unfortunately I havent, I just consume my time with television and facebook, which quite frankly, and honestly is sometimes a waste of time. What makes it even worse is, that I havent read a book in ages, and that is shameful for someone like myself, who always has her head in a book.

At the start of this week, I checked my e-mail, and to justify that I've been away so long were 18 messages! my google mail had been made whilst starting this blog, and considering, that isn't a very long time. The only messages I get are from Teen Vogue, and notifications of what I've subscribed to.

Well, I wasn't going to stay on there long, when I saw an e-mail from a woman called Radhika, that was involved in the website 'Be In Style' - if you want to visit this website, there is an icon to the right - and she wanted me to be included on their blog roll. I was so dumbstruck, because this means that a few people have recognised and enjoyed my ordinary, blah-blah-blah blog. This made me feel really ashamed about my laziness, because some are going out of their way to get me out there to more readers, and all I'm doing is posting a couple of paragraphs about the odd thing or too. Now don't contradict me and say 'no you havent, j'aime', because I know what I have been doing.

Fortunately for me, I did not slack long enough to miss a good chance like this. Another e-mail goes by, from Rachel, a co-designer of Style Stalker. She noted that she enjoyed reading my blog, and wants me to be one of the first to view one of their videos, which I thoroughly enjoyed.

Sue-ann and Rachel have brilliant designs, that are clevery crafted and luscious to the eye. From creams to blacks, blues to reds, with the most vibrant and enthusiastic model you could ever imagine!

There are many things that I appreciate about this Design house, but I must point out two things: 1. As you already know, their name is Style Stalker, the concept of this name is brilliant, because it's not gloating about general fashion, it speaks of individual style, which I think is great!

2. They have very affordable prices, that doesn't push limits, offering you the best quality you can afford!

Make sure you check out their blog, and clothes site:

stylestalker.com or stylestalkerdotcom.blogspot.com

So, though I've been overly lazy, I think waiting just a little bit, has produced the best post, since the 21 questions. I enjoy talking about other people's success, it makes me feel all warm inside. Anyhow, I must be off, I have to check all your blogs!

J'aime :)

The Hairstyle of the Minute.

2010-02-16T10:30:00.000-08:00

Think of the mohawk. Then padd hair on one side. Any side and there you have it. The half shaven mohawk.

Think of the mohawk again, then adjust it with one big poney tail and a decorative fringe!

Add colour, and spoonful of highlights.

There you have it, the hairstyle of the minute. To some, this hairstyle is extreme, but it seems to be taking over every fashion-able head.

Lets name a few:

Rihanna
Cassie
Alice Dellal

I have to say my least favourite person to adorn this hairstyle is: Cassie.

Let me clarify. I personally feel that she has shaven off too much of her hair, and it makes her look semi-bald. Don't get me wrong, but the whole idea of the half-shaven look is too look shaven, not bald, and I feel that Cassie's style is basically bald.

Where as, Alice Dellal and Rihanna, have kept the back, so as to not don the bald look. May I just note, that I couldn't get hold of any recent photograph of Rihanna blond with better viewing, so I ''borrowed'' the second photograph from a friend, that coincidently, has the shaven look!

Everybody Meet Lois!

To just rub it in, Lois, was the first person that I had ever seen with this particular hairstyle. Which initially I thought was quite extreme. But to see how quickly myself and others got hooked to this original hairstyle amazes me.

Its dramatic, and modern and great for people whose hair breaks everytime it's growing. i.e moi. But don't go off track, its also quite popular among longer haired beings.

Remember the scraped back look, well this is a new fresher, easier version. No gel or moose added. Just a pair of clippers. (okay, shaver - sounds better with clippers!)

But please darlings, the only reason for submitting these blogs is to get some replies. So I want to hear you opinions on this particular hairstyle, whether good or bad, I want to hear it.

Well thankyou.

This is basically my come-back post.

J'aime

The Hooligan of English Fashion

2010-02-11T10:47:00.000-08:00

Dearest Confidante,

Alexander McQueen has past away. At 40! Misery has swept upon me, and I'm bug eyed over my scrapbook with him and his creations sprawled on top.

Bright colours, sucker for his shoes and his big red lipped models. Such structure and collection and originality.

The best Fashion Maestro!

Why do people die? Good people?

Some words directed to him and his fashion:

'Fashion Visionary'

'Fairy tales'

'Tree Nymphs'

'Quality'

I wasn't even meant to do blogger today, but this is an official outcry! He is amazing!

Designer of the Year 4 times. I'm devasted. Being notified by a facebook friend was horrible, I had to quickly pounce on google to see if it was true.

Jeezy! First MJ now A.McQ!

Between him and Viv Westie, they both define British Fashion.

King and Queen of British Fashion.

But now the Queen is lost!

Guess Who's Back?

2010-02-08T10:46:00.000-08:00

Dearest Confidants,

I dearly apologise for leaving you with many questionnaires! But I have to admit, you sure did like it. J'aime is back everybody, first personal post for the New Year. As well as that fact that my New Years Reso. is proving very hard. Let me refresh your memory about My Year of Elegance. For after a few days, I had to take a break. Its so hard to be prim and proper!

But one thing good that squeezed through my Primness, if my writing. Jeez, I'm finding new words everyday. I've also started a Journal, do not mistake this for Diary.

Reasons for not having Diaries:

1. I cannot dedicate myself to a daily diary

2. Diaries are time consuming, especially when you're supposed to write in it at the end of the day, and I for one surely need my Sleep.

3. I've wasted my money over the years, buying dairies that only get filled for about a week.

4. I have no resembelence to Bridget Jones.

The journal is sort of like this blog, so I will be posting some of the journal onto here, basically because I cannot be bothered to write something up without taking time to think about it, and deary me, this blog takes time!

Lets start with the 6th of Feb,2010.

February,6,2010

[I am not American, but somehow I prefer to write it like this]

Dearest Confidante,

Apologises for not continuing with yesterday's account (I started writing one before, but I was more interested in Take Me Out). I unfortunately lost enthusiasm to such a good subject. Though, never mind [chummy]. I have to say that if I lose enthusiam, never mind how big a subject, I refure to carry on. I suppose I'm quite stubborn in that respect, but no time to clarify, and beat around the bush. What Has Hooked me today?

*Newspapers

*News BBC

Recently, I've had a particular thriving obsession with newspapers and New Broadcastings -BBC News. As an intellectual being, I prefer quite an educated read. This consists of broadsheets named: The Guardian, The Times, The Observer and possibly The Independent. I tend to snub my nose at any gossiping tabloids.

However, lets not procede into that debate. This afternoon I aqainted myself with the Guardian.

>MP Expenses

>John Terry

>BAE

>Toyota

>Tory Party

>Climate Change

Seemed to hold the columns. In spite of the fact that these people or things are not the most popular at the moment, the read was very interesting.

Dearest Confidante, you may not know me well, but one fact I ensure you must know is that I have a deep affection for reading. From fictional to factual. Interesting gossip to hearbreakingly rare stories. I should point out that I am very selective, but I do vary in genre.

Anyhow, I still enjoyed and merely devoured my favoured broadsheet.

Secondly, my favourite TV News Broadcast, otherwise known as the BBC. This abbreviation stands for: British Broadcasting Corporatiion. As I've mentioned before, intelligent products appeal to me. I find BBC news very intellectual. GMTV and ITV news cannot compare.

They are too tak-a-tive. As well as the fact that they involve celebrities a lot. My preferance is forever with BBC news.

From now on, I'll adapt myself from watching the Simpsons and Hollyoads through the hour of six and instead watch BBc news.

Did I mention I want to be a journalist? For maybe a Newspaper like The Times or the Guardian or the Observer.

Or my very own (last minute made Newspaper): The Educator!

Yours,

Darling Writer.

Hope you enjoyed that. Bahh.

with lots of Mr Love-ah-Love-ah.

21 Questions: Chloe

2010-01-25T09:36:00.000-08:00

The last of the 21 Questions. And we end with Chloe. The youngest blogger to experience my curiousness, and well, she probably owned it, with her big words...and stuff! Once you've read this, you'll know she has a brilliant fashion background, and an amazing fashion sense. This busy bee has a love able, excellent, that I am happy to publicise. As with all the rest.

I leave you with the final note, that I hope you enjoyed all of the cool bloggers that I've presented, and their answers. Hopefully, I'll do it again, in about six months, because it's an really good time-saver, I'd advise it. But, personally, meeting and getting to know my fellow bloggers is really interesting, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

First things first: As a child what did you enjoy? Movies, toys, games, what were your favourites? Do you feel that these particular things made you what you are now?

To be totally honest, I still see myself as a child as I’m only thirteen years old! I think that above all, I love reading. I love discovering new books and being able to fully immerse myself into a good book, one which allows me to think and feel all sorts of emotions that I would not experience otherwise. I also love listening to music; both mainstream and little unknown singers and indie bands. I love the greats, the new, and the old; Van Morrison is probably my favourite though.

However, when I was little, I suppose I always loved playing libraries and shops but I guess that I grew up very, very quickly. I’ve matured loads in the last few years and I think that this has definitely shaped me into who I am, because I never really had much of an interest in toys or games, and if I did, I can’t really recall any. Nevertheless, I’m a thirteen year old and still growing up so there’s still time to see where I end up!

Is there anything that you remembered from childhood, which was maybe your first flash of fashion?

My mum told me that when I was little and people came round to our house, I would always walk round trying on their shoes, playing dress up with clothes which were ten sizes too big and smearing (thus, destroying) my mum’s Lancome and Dior lipsticks (sorry, Mum!). That’s probably my first flash of fashion... Another notable memory was a small Versace dress that my mum picked up from Bicester Village in the sale; that was probably my first designer piece and it was quite hideous, if I’m being honest! These are very small glimpses, but still my very first flashes of fashion – they’re more comical than fashion-savvy but I’ll just go with it, haha.

Is there anyone you look up to as a style icon?

I’ve already mentioned my mum in the previous question and I think that she is, above all, my style icon. She is the person of whom I have inherited many designer items as well as given me advice and told me what looks good or not. She has a very classic sense of fashion and knows what suits me or not. I like to hope I’ve inherited her sense of style and I’m really grateful for her good sense of style!

In terms of famous fashionistas, I guess Alexa Chung comes high up on most people’s lists, but I do like her kooky sense of fashion which she toughens up with hard, vintage boots and the like. I really like Diane Kruger’s taste in beautiful dresses and Rachel Bilson who, time after time, dresses wonderfully and classically. Also Emma Watson’s simplistic chic, not to mention being the face of Burberry and being such a classy young woman who I really look up to. All these women have a well-honed style and beauty about them which I adore. For tougher women with a more punk rock feel, I have to hand it to Mischa Barton and MK&A Olsen for working the eclectic and quirky look. A few other notable mentions should go to Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Keira Knightley, Rachel McAdams, Blake Lively, Zooey Deschanel, Leighton Meester, Taylor Momsen, Kirsten Dunst... The list really does go on and on and on! They’re all so fantastic at making their look their own.

Is there anything that you truly hated as children but adore now? (style/fashion wise)

I don’t really know if there is anything that I truly hated but now adore. I guess I used to dislike leather jackets because I just didn’t like them, I have no idea why. I didn’t really have much of a liking for peep toe shoes either but now, being someone who has seen the light and now the owner of a beautiful pair of Kurt Geiger peep toes, my opinion has changed drastically!

One thing which I have never liked and probably never will are wedge shoes; I just find them so bulky and ugly! I also don’t like flared jeans, they’re not flattering at all. That’s pretty much it!

What first inspired you to blog? Did you think and organise what your were going to put or did you just DIG IN? (If you did organise, what research did you do?)

I didn’t so much do any research or anything like that. I had been looking on sites like Lookbook and visiting many other blogs prior to the start of my own blog. I just really liked looking at all the creativity that these blogs and looks emitted, each style individual to each person. However, I have many different interests so I decided to create a blog which covered every aspect of my life, not just fashion. I have had a good response and I just love posting about what’s going on in my day-to-day life and it allows me to write about what I know. It’s always such a huge compliment to see someone commenting on my blog and just knowing that people read it is hugely flattering! I started my blog towards the end of Summer 2009, and although I do find it hard to keep up with regular posts, I try really hard and love hearing feedback!

On a scale of 1 to 10, how much does fashion mean to you?

To be quite honest, fashion doesn’t mean so much to me. I mean, I like looking nice and absolutely love love love shopping but it’s definitely not the most important thing in my life. I could never be a fashion designer or work in the fashion industry because even though it’s a great thing in my life, it’s more of a hobby. It’s more of a fashion to myself, how I present myself – rather than the whole fashion industry because I’m not the type to critically analyse a designer’s collection and pretend I know what’s going on because I don’t, haha. I guess a 7 because I like fashion and I like it when things look nice and when particular trends or pieces grab my attention, I hone onto that by researching or looking at magazines to improve my fashion knowledge.

Do you take yourself as a follower of trends, or more of an atheist to the fashion religion?

A bit of both, but mostly to being ‘an atheist to the fashion religion’ (I really like that phrase, by the way!) because, of course, it’s almost impossible to NOT be a follower of the trends. But mostly, no because I’ve been told that I dress very maturely for my age as I’m more into nice blouses, silk, nice trousers, smart shoes and an innumerable number of blazers!

What would you say was your signature piece? What do you wear practically all the time?

I’m not really sure, to be honest! I love tucking shirts in, I can’t help it! I have naturally short legs, which isn’t great with my already petite frame of 5’3”, so by tucking shirts and tops into jeans, shorts and skirts, this accentuates my legs to give the illusion that they’re longer! I have also worn my DKNY black skinny jeans a countless number of times, never seen without a nice leather belt (I have two main ones that I always wear, a Moschino vintage one and a brown leather one bought in Italy!). I also never ever change my earrings and I only ever wear my pearl earrings, very run-of-the-mill, I know but I just love the look of them and when I wear my Hermes silk scarf with it, I look quite demure and I love that!

If you won 5,000 $/£/€, what particular pieces would you spend it on?

If I were to win £5,000, I think it would only be right for me to buy a beautiful bag, or more than one! I have a weakness for great bags and there are quite a few which spring to mind. I really like Mulberry bags and would love an Oak Coloured Mulberry Bayswater bag. I also love Louis Vuitton and Gucci so I would definitely hope to acquire perhaps a Gucci holdall bag and a monograph LV? I sound so spoilt but I absolutely love bags! If I had enough money left over, an Hermes Birkin would be out of this world! Or a YSL Muse bag?! My, my, I never knew how much I loved bags, haha. I would also buy clothes, obviously, perhaps a Stella McCartney blazer, Proenza Schouler dresses, Sonia Rykiel dress, a D&G dress, Malene Birger tops, Christopher Kane and Luella dresses... Then not forgetting high street, I would probably buy a nice FCUK dress, some Topshop tops, dresses and a hat, some jewellery and other lovely things from Urban Outfitters, a blazer and some high-waisted, skinny, wool trousers from Zara, some lovely tops or a merino wool jumper or cardigan from Gap, some nice pumps, loafers, ankle boots and knee high boots from Office or another shoe store, or even a vintage shop where they can be picked up for a fraction of a normal RRP. Then a few pairs of Ray Ban sunglasses and some nice shift dresses from various high street shops... Perhaps a cute owl necklace which I’ve been looking for, for ages might turn up and I think I’m good to go!

Haha, I think I’ve just about gone over my £5,000 but all of these things are so lovely! If anyone needs to Google them and see them in all their wonderful glory, please do, they’re all so beautiful to look at, especially the bags!!!

If you could put yourself in any fashion category, what would you be? ( You can make one up)

I don’t know if I fit into one fashion category, I’m like a hybrid of a few. Fashion allows me to fit into many different categories, all at once. I am primarily one who adheres to the classic theme of nice fitted blazers, nicely fit skinny jeans or shorts, nice blouse, shirt or top and my Ray Ban Clubmasters for good measure. I guess that most of the time, I fit into the category of very prim and proper, tailored clothing. Other times, I like the sort of rock and roll feel with punky blacks thrown into the mix. So I’m really a hybrid of neutral, pastel-y colours mixed with tailored blazers and skinny jeans with beautiful jewellery and an element of black somewhere.

What are your ambitions? Are you taking the path of fashion, or another but still staying stylish?

As mentioned in question six, I am not planning on a career in the fashion industry, due to it being such a fierce industry, like many, but also because of the hobby-like nature that I associate with fashion. I think that I want to become a stock trader or broker in an investment bank such as Morgan Stanley, as my aunty has this job in Japan and she gets quite a few opportunities to travel, etc. So I would definitely consider a job like this where pay is good, travel is good and I like maths and this seems like a good job for me. Long hours and hard work is required but I’m willing to take that on as it can only go up from here, I guess.

If you could move to a fashion capital, which one would it be?

If I could move to a fashion capital, I guess it would have to be London with New York and Paris coming in a close second and third, respectively. I feel that the main factor of choosing somewhere to live would be that I am actually able to speak the language. I have yet to choose whether I’m taking Latin or French GCSE but as I hate French, Latin is looking like the more likely candidate, so my French is shaky, to say the least! Having just spent the last few days in London, I also feel that London is somewhere where everything happens, it’s such a busy city and there is always something going on! London is also home to brilliant stores, individual boutiques and markets; I’ve scored many bargains from Portobello Market, which I love! There’s nothing better than to peruse through the stores for ages and finding the perfect item!

What is your best investment?

I have been extremely lucky in that I have inherited many designer pieces from my mum and various members of family. My Ray Ban Clubmasters sunglasses have been so great; they were quite expensive but a big present and instantly jazz up an outfit in the summer! I think they can make me look so effortlessly cool, and they’ve been a great investment. Other items include a recent Malene Birger blouse purchased for less than 75% of the RRP price, in a Selfridge’s sale. Other items which are noteworthy are DKNY skinny jeans and a Moschino belt – both of which have been staples in my wardrobe.

Where do you see yourself in 10/15 years?

In 10/15 years, I will be 23/28 and at 23 years old, I aspire to be fresh from Oxford University. I have huge aspirations to attend Christ Church College, Oxford University; these goals are stemming from when I was eight years old, due to extended family having attended the same college at Oxford. Academics are hugely important to me so that’s why I so desperately feel like Oxford would be a great place to cater for those needs. In fifteen years time, when I’m 28, I feel like London is the greatest place for me to live. After having spent the last few days there, I really love the whole atmosphere and the fact that the city is always there. I like the idea of a fast-track life, with no limitations to what you can do or where you can go.

If you could ask a popular designer 1 question, who would it be, and what would it be?If I could ask any popular designer a question, I think I would have to ask Stella McCartney where she gets her inspiration from. I think that she is such an influential fashion designer and despite having such a famous father who she could’ve just sponged off for the rest of her life, she really made a name for herself. Her clothes are so classic but with a nice twist so that they’re still very contemporary and stylish/chic.

What music do you listen to? Favourite song/singer at the moment?

Oh, how I love music! I listen to many different genres and it would be hard for me to pick just one favourite song or singer, of any time period. I mostly listen to blues, folk, soul, indie and some rock, but some new pop and r&b tracks do stick in my head and are really great to listen to when feeling upbeat. I like both old and new artists, ranging from Van Morrison to the Smiths, to Passion Pit, to James Morrison, to Bon Iver, to Regina Spektor, to Laura Marling.

I love listening to feel-good music and also songs with very low tones which express distress and anguish. Songs with good lyrics are a must too.

If you could have another hairstyle, what would you pick? Maybe one that you like, but doesn’t suit you.

I used to have long hair and had been growing it for about two years and then I had it all chopped off to about shoulder length. Big change and I don’t think I liked it. I have really thick hair too so I had more subtle layers but I think that more choppy layers suits me more.

I’d really love to try out a long, choppy fringe, which would come just above the eyes. I don’t think this would suit me very much but that would be one for me to try!

High street, designer or both?

BOTH! My clothes consist of both high street and designer, due to my mum’s penchant for designer bags and clothing. For high street, I like shopping in Gap, Urban Outfitters, Topshop, Zara, Office and the like. Not only that, but I like vintage clothes shopping by going to small boutiques and markets such as Portobello Market in London. I like doing this kind of shopping because you are able to find very individual pieces for a reasonable price.

For designer, I love Burberry, Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, Luella, Alexander Wang, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chloe, Proenza Schouler, Chanel, Rodarte, Lanvin, Hermes, 3.1 Philip Lim, MaxMara, Moschino, Oscar de la Renta, Christopher Kane, Sonia Rykiel and so many more. I love admiring all of the items that these designers produce... Granted, I don’t own many designer items, most having been inherited from my mum but I do have my fair share with an LV bag, a Gucci messenger bag, Hermes silk scarf, Burberry duffle coat, Burberry scarf, Burberry blazer, DKNY jeans, Marc Jacobs blazer, MaxMara blazer, Ray Ban Clubmasters, Salvatore Ferragamo bag, Matthew Williamson bag, Costume National brogues, a Gucci watch and a few others.

Minimalist or outrageous?

I have to admit that I’m not one to go completely crazy and be really outrageous in an outfit. I guessit’s the introvert in me! I like contemporary outfits with a subtle twist which can make it very whimsical, quirky and just pretty! I love nude colours and my outfits must always have an element of black; it’s such a classy colour and matures an outfit in the first instance. It’s gotta be minimalist.

For an outing, how do you organise what to wear?

I don’t really know! It depends on the occasion, whether it’s a formal event or I’m just hanging out with friends. But I guess that sometimes, an outfit just comes to mind straightaway so that it doesn’t really take much thinking at all. However, there have also been times where I’ve been sitting in front of the wardrobe and just thinking “I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAAAAAR!” You get the picture. In those particular scenarios, I just pull out everything and try different things on until I’m happy with the result; this can prove to be extra time-consuming. I guess it’s just luck as to whether an outfit springs to mind or not. Also, if I’ve bought something new, I always love the opportunity to wear it out so of course; new buys come first, alongside my staple favourites.

And for your readers, what is your best fashion tip?

Terribly cliché but I would say, just dress for you. Don’t dress for anyone else, don’t try to be anyone else. Dress comfortably because I always think that comfort comes first, before anything else. If you aren’t at ease in your outfit, then that will show and that’s the worst thing that can happen. Size doesn’t matter that much either, as I am a proud size ten and it all depends on how you work with your figure to make yourself look the best that you possibly can. Not all of us are born as 5’10” beauties with legs as long as the eye can see and size four figures!

Work wonders with what you have and you will reap the benefits, no doubt about it!

Another little tip is that a little goes a long way; there is absolutely no need to wear a million trends all at once. Moderation is important and investing in a few staple items is always good as you can then put your own creative spin in an outfit with different accessories, bag, shoes, etc!

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21 Questions: English Rose

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Lets present English Rose! Quite the fashionable french-speaking stylista I must say, that has a talent for literature and entertaining her readers. Out of all the blogs I have produced, I have know English for the longest. Initially asking her if we could be blog buddies, because I was a blogging loner! But anyhow, I have probably enjoyed every single post English Rose has made, with a fair share of chattiness and exciting photos. I am ever so happy to get the chance to exclusively ask her my 21 Questions, because I do believe - like in her answers - that one day, preferably soon, she will dominate the world with her words!

First things first: As a child what did you enjoy? Movies, toys, games, what were your favourites? Do you feel that these particular things made you what you are now?

All that I am and everything I know I learned from Disney.

Is there anything that you remembered from childhood, which was maybe your first flash of fashion?

I can remember clearly the first time I saw Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s in that dress. The opening scene with the jewels and the croissant and thinking to myself that she was beauty and glamour personified. Apart from that, I remember raiding my dressing up box and my mum’s closet as a kid with my cousin and putting on heels and doing each other’s make up thinking we were all grown up. We were about 6. Bless.

Is there anyone you look up to as a style icon?

Far too many for words. Some fictional, some real and each with completely different styles to each other and often to my own. I admire anyone who stays true to themselves, is not afraid to take the odd risk and doesn’t care what anyone thinks about them – famous or otherwise. The girl in bright colours walking down the street is just as much, if not more so, of an inspiration as a movie star who has a team of stylists. Some of my icons include Audrey Hepburn for her simplicity and effortless, timeless chic; Blair Waldorf for managing to be both risky and safely stylish at the same time and Coco Chanel for defying convention and the rules of society and dancing to the beat of her own drum. I believe in compliments; even if their style doesn’t match mine or I would never wear what they do, I still admire their confidence and still think they look good.

Is there anything that you truly hated as children but adore now? (style/fashion wise)

Not that I can think of, I’ve always loved and appreciated fashion but I think I was a lot more close minded as a very small child; if I wouldn’t personally wear something then I probably wouldn’t like it. I couldn’t appreciate the role of individuality and different influences on style as much as I do now.

What first inspired you to blog? Did you think and organise what your were going to put or did you just DIG IN? (If you did organise, what research did you do?)

I remember reading an article about the rise of fashion bloggers and checked out a few really famous ones such as Style Rookie and Sea of Shoes and thought ‘I could so do this’ – I love fashion, I love to write, I love to meet new people, I love the internet and I’m looking for a new hobby. Sounds perfect. I had no idea what direction the blog was going to go in (I’m not sure I still do – some days it’s my own style, some days its inspiration, other days it’s a diary, some days it’s purely about living in London and sometimes it’s more articles about fashion) I just knew it was something I really wanted to do and just took a leap of faith and let the rest take care of itself. The best things in life are spontaneous and unplanned. I had no idea whether anyone would ever read it and still have to pinch myself that lots of people have and better still that they like it!

On a scale of 1 to 10, how much does fashion mean to you?

Definitely a 10 – I think about it far too much – when I’m in a lesson, at the bus stop, watching television. I never thought of myself as a ‘creative’ person in the typical sense of the word because I’m not into traditional ‘art’ like paintings and sculptures until I had a bit of a ‘light bulb moment’ and realised that fashion, at least to me, is art. It’s therapeutic, it’s all about interpretation, drawing out your

own, intensely personal meaning in something that could be completely different to what the creator intended. One dress can literally make you gasp for breath or move you to tears. Fashion is my creative outlet; a way of expressing myself, creating a visual interpretation for what I feel or what simply can’t be expressed through words.

Do you take yourself as a follower of trends, or more of an atheist to the fashion religion?

I think trends should serve the purpose of inspiring you and nothing more; they should never ever ever become your life. I strongly believe that you should only wear what suits you, what you feel comfortable and fantastic in and if it happens to be ‘in style’ at the moment then fantastic and if not then even better, follow your heart, play by your own rules and create a new trend in the process. Don’t be a sheep and leave it to someone else to dictate what you can and can’t do. Not every trend is for everyone – leather leggings, for example, don’t suit every shape, some trends are too masculine or feminine for your personality or style and trends often highlight your worst flaws. If you follow trends religiously not only do you end up literally throwing away money as trends rarely last more than two seasons but instead of trendy and confident, you look uncomfortable, ridiculous and become a fashion joke instead of a fashion icon. Personally, I like to be a bit original and unique and so unintentionally find myself creating trends. However once everyone starts copying me, my individuality gets threatened and I become what I fear most - ‘part of the crowd’ – that’s when I know it’s time for me to move on and wear something else. After all, in the words of that guru Paris Hilton - life’s too short to blend in.

What would you say was your signature piece? What do you wear practically all the time?

I go through phases and it depends what mood I’m in – two years ago I had Converses in every colour of the rainbow, last year my outfit simply wasn’t complete without a pair of coloured tights and a big bow hairband a la Blair Waldorf. This year I’ve gone through another style transition and I’m experimenting a lot more with lots of different looks – I guess I’m quite big on accessories at the moment – big rings, statement necklaces etc. It will probably change again in a month...

If you won 5,000 $/£/EuroWhat particular pieces would you spend it on?

Can I add another zero to this? I need far too much, a pair of Christian Louboutin glittery brougues, a tiffany's key necklace, a Chanel bicycle, monogrammed Louis Vuitton bag luggage, anything and everything from Marc Jacobs...

If you could put yourself in any fashion category, what would you be? ( You can make one up)

Unclassifiable a.ka “We-simply-do-not-have-a-category-in-exsistence-that-sums-up-or-incorporates-every-single-aspect-and-layer-of-this-girl’s-style-or-personality-damn-this-has-never-happened-before-what-shall-we-do-?”-“lets-create-a-whole-new-category”-“that’s-a-great-idea-Bob”

Don’t ask me why I chose Bob. It’s such a funny name.Bob.Bob.Bobittybob.

What are your ambitions? Are you taking the path of fashion, or another but still staying stylish?

At the moment I tell everyone I want to be a lawyer because I truly did once but my heart’s not in it anymore and my true vocation is to work in fashion. I knew I loved it but now I realise it’s more than love, I can’t give it up and just have it as a hobby. However I’m not quite sure what aspect I want to do yet because there are so many paths to take in the industry. I’m going to university to do a ‘serious’ degree, whilst I work it all out and to have a sensible back-up in case it doesn’t happen. Currently I’m deciding between a career in Fashion Journalism with the ultimate goal of becoming an editor for a publication such as Vogue or as an entrepreneur and have my own fashion empire. Either way world domination, one pair of stilettos at a time is on the cards...

If you could move to a fashion capital, which one would it be?

Well I live in London and it doesn’t get more fashionably inspiring than that but I definitely plan to live in both Paris and New York at some point down the line because they are equally as chic, fabulous and oh-so-inspirational.

What is your best investment?

I have so many. I have quite a collection of timelessly chic dresses that can be dressed up or down, will never go out of style and which I hope to have forever and pass down to my daughter someday. Now I just need fabulous events to wear them to. The reality of my life does not match up to my wardrobe.

Where do you see yourself in 10/15 years?

This is a dangerous question to ask to someone who is a big of a dreamer as myself. Ideally I will have a fashion empire or be super successful in my job, be on my way to being cemented as a style icon, married to a kind, romantic, and super stylish man, a couple of kids (not too soon, I want to take over the world first), living in a fabulous house with an insane collection of shoes, real estate and cars but most importantly I hope I am happy and healthy. If I’m the last two, I’ll be doing just fine.

If you could ask a popular designer 1 question, who would it be, and what would it be?

Marc (Jacobs) darling, I know you are gay, but will you marry me?

What music do you listen to? Favourite song/singer at the moment?

Music is such a huge part of me. I love a range of genres from a range of different time periods. I love finding new bands or artists that no one has ever heard of and I’m drawn to artists or song titles with unusual and fantastic names. And I love my musical theatre – I’m a show tunes geek. Some of the artists on my ‘most played’ playlist on itunes are Bob Dylan, Jack’s Mannequin, Belle &

Sebastian, Regina Spektor, Paramore, Michael Buble, Imogen Heap, Joni Mitchell, Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra, Songs from Wicked and Hairspray and The Killers. I have Lady Gaga’s ‘Bad Romance’ in my head at the moment. It won’t get out.

If you could have another hairstyle, what would you pick? Maybe one that you like, but doesn’t suit you.

I would love to be able to play a bit more with colour but because I have raven black hair and cinnamon coloured skin it makes it a bit hard. I’d love to be a bit chameleon like and try blond or brunette or something crazy like pink but it would so not be a good look!

High street, designer or both?

Well at the moment I only wear high street (like I have a choice) but only dream in designer. Seriously though, even if I did have a designer budget, I would still never completely turn my back on the High Street. You can get stunning looks, timelessly chic and super expensive looking pieces for 1/20 of the price. Shunning the High Street just because of the price doesn’t make you cool or stylishly superior it just makes you snobbish and stupid and careless with your money. That’s not to say I don’t love Chanel...

Minimalist or outrageous?

Both take extreme confidence – to be minimalistic means you let yourself rather than the outfit do the talking and expressing and to be outrageous means you have to be comfortable enough in your own skin not to care what anyone else thinks. I tend to gravitate somewhere in the middle – some days I like to go simple and safe other days I have an obsession with standing out – even then I’m not as adventurous as I would love to be – I still colour within the style lines – just with the super colourful or patterned crayons...

For an outing, how do you organise what to wear?

I have to plan long in advance otherwise I have a breakdown half an hour before and end up being late. I’m lucky that usually it’s a case of having too much that I could wear rather than not enough so I pull a few possible looks and get my mum to help me decide. I also weigh up style versus practicality (e.g. how warm it is and how high the heels are). Style always, always wins.

And for your readers, what is your best fashion tip?

Don’t be afraid to take risks and stand out from the crowd. Always follow your heart. Don’t let anyone tell what you can or can’t do and who you should or shouldn’t be. Wear what you want, how you want to. Confidence is 99.9% of style – if you are comfortable and look like you don’t care what anyone else thinks you’d be surprised how chic you appear to the world. Even if you don’t feel confident – fake it ‘til you make it. Mostly importantly dress for yourself – not for your parents or your friends or your boyfriend and especially not for strangers who you will never see again. Only you can make yourself feel unfabulous – no one else has either the right or the ability to. Oh, and stay safe and chic =P

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[Hello there bloggers, I definitely hope you've enjoyed the answers and the questions directed to English Rose. May I just note, that the people asked the questions are not me, on my last post you were praising me! Unfortunatley they are not me, but I still thankyou for all your comments. :)]

21 Questions: College Cluttered Toni

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When reading Toni's reply, her words had a totally different atmosphere to the rest of them, unlike most bloggers, I find Toni to be quite the reserved, and I like that about her - elegance comes to mind. So I've awarded you fellows to here what Toni has to say ! Enjoy. collegeclutter

First things first: As a child what did you enjoy? Movies, toys, games, what were your favourites? Do you feel that these particular things made you what you are now?

>At one point in my life I lived in Panama City, Florida. There was a peacock farm at one end of my street and a small beach at the other end. I was always in the water collecting hermit crabs. Now, I love being outdoors.

Is there anything that you remembered from childhood, which was maybe your first flash of fashion?

> NA

Is there anyone you look up to as a style icon?

>Yes, Audrey Hepburn and Dorthy Dandridge.

Is there anything that you truly hated as children but adore now? (style/fashion wise)

>Nothing

What first inspired you to blog? Did you think and organise what your were going to put or did you just DIG IN? (If you did organise, what research did you do?)

>My boyfriend has been trying to get me to get into the modelling field for quite some time. I figured if I made a blog I would make him happy. I did look at about 100+ blogs before I started mine if that counts as research.

On a scale of 1 to 10, how much does fashion mean to you?

>Hmm to be honest about a 6 or 7. Personally there are just bigger fish in my life that call for my attention rather that obsessing over Style.com during fashion week.

Do you take yourself as a follower of trends, or more of an atheist to the fashion religion?

>Definitely not a follower of trends. Like now how capes/ponchos are seen a lot, I was wearing mine back in 9th grade. I can be somewhat ridiculous with my clothes.

What would you say was your signature piece? What do you wear practically all the time?

>Oh man. I recently purchased a pair of black flats that I’m probably going to wear the sole out. They are just so different! Men’s oxford meets ballerina.

If you won 5,000 $/£/Euros what particular pieces would you spend it on?

> I would have to say, Levi Jeans, vintage dresses, vintage skirts, and Jimmy Choos, that I’ve been wanting since I first walked into the store when I was thirteen.

If you could put yourself in any fashion category, what would you be? (You can make one up)

>Europe clashes with California. Casual beautiful if that makes sense.

What are your ambitions? Are you taking the path of fashion or another but still staying stylish?

>LOL!! Sorry I had to laugh. I’ve been hearing a question similar since I’ve gotten into college. After I graduate I would like to get my master’s degree and from the looks of my urges right now, I would love to be someone’s smart, stylish assistant

If you could move to a fashion capital, which one would it be?

>I’m happy were I’m at in Los Angeles.

What is your best investment?

>My purses that I purchased off Ebay. Portofino leather is very tough.

Where do you see yourself in 10/15 years?

>I really want to be a stay at home mom. I know that’s weird but I love the idea of decorating my own house and raising my kids while enjoying my husband (who will be my current boyfriend.)

If you could ask a popular designer 1 question, who would it be, and what would it be?

>Gosh. I really don’t know. My brain seriously went blank. Ha.

What music do you listen to? Favourite song/singer at the moment?

>I love all genre’s but I’m currently a sucker for all types of music from India.

If you could have another hairstyle, what would you pick? Maybe one that you like, but doesn’t suit you.

>Well, I recently got my hair CHOPPED OFF. I will say it was influenced by Rihanna.

High street, designer or both?

High street

Minimalist or outrageous?

Minimalist.

For an outing, how do you organise what to wear

> I start with my shoes and work my way up to the top.

And for your readers, what is your best fashion tip?

>Wear what you want. Wear what makes you feel comfortable in your own skin.

21 Questions : Michelle

2009-12-29T11:43:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year: 2010, I cannot believe it! The Year of Elegance!

21 Questions

For the New Year, I have decided to do something a little bit different. 4 posts (hopefully) will get to you, about budding bloggers that I have enjoyed hearing from. I have produced 21 questions for them to answer. I thought of this idea, because, when, as a NEW blogger, you are asked to talk about yourself for a while, it is really hard. Obviously we do not analyse ourselves the way others do, so I thought it easier if they answer direct questions.

The first to endure my curious questions is fifteen year old Michelle. I found her a few weeks ago, and really like her blog, it was actually on her page when I came up with the idea. When she e-mailed me back I was like... "Do I really want to do this!". But then, once I'd created my questions it was very easy.

Well lets hear, it I hear you say, to stop me babbling! J'aime.

First things first: As a child what did you enjoy? Movies, toys, games, what were your favourites? Do you feel that these particular things made you what you are now?

1] I always enjoyed reading books and watching lots of movies when I was little... And I still like it. I think because of all those movies and books I could kind of escape from reality. I became a dreamer. And I still am. I think that without dreams, you are nowhere.

Is there anything that you remembered from childhood, which was maybe your first flash of fashion?

2] What I remember very well in my childhood, I always watched the DVD of Jennifer Lopez live in Puerto Rico. During that concert, Jennifer changed clothes every few songs. She wore amazing dresses and shoes, cool tops, and her hair was gorgeous. That’s what made me interested in clothing and all of that, for the first time.

Is there anyone you look up to as a style icon?

3] I adore Blake Lively. She’s not afraid to wear whatever she wants. She pairs and combines whatever she wants. I always do that too (I don’t care what other people think of it, I mean, I’m the one that has to like it, right?!) so I love her style.

Is there anything that you truly hated as children but adore now? (style/fashion wise)

4] Well, I remember when skinny jeans first started being hot in fashion world. At first I SO hated those pants! I really disliked skinny jeans. But now I love them; they look nice and fit well.

What first inspired you to blog? Did you think and organise what your were going to put or did you just DIG IN? (If you did organise, what research did you do?)

5] Well, I’ve always read other’s fashion blogs; Swedish, American, English, French, does not matter – and I always thought: I want something like that too! So I started blogging in June 09, in my summer holiday. I didn’t really set up any guide lines or whatever – I just decided to see where everything would take me. My blog is about fashion, photography and music. All about my life. That’s why I called it michelle-city; it’s the city of my life.

On a scale of 1 to 10, how much does fashion mean to you?

6] Eight. I really like fashion. I’m not a runway fashion addict or anything, to me, it’s more about daily life. I like watching how people dress, I like thinking about my own outfits and all that. So I’m not a designer fashion lover, it’s more about my own thing. My own world of fashion, you know.

Do you take yourself as a follower of trends, or more of an atheist to the fashion religion?

7] I don’t follow trends, so I have to go for the second! I wear what I want, when I want it and how I want it. Not because it’s ‘in style’ or ‘hot’ or whatever, but because I like it.

What would you say was your signature piece? What do you wear practically all the time?

8] Good one! On my right arm I have these bracelets that I never take off. (I wouldn’t even know how to get them off!) And I wear my digital watches a lot. Also, I mostly wear black tights/treggings. I usually pair them with a black long top and from that I go on with a nice tee, cardigan, shoes and a scarf. Plus, I always pile on with bracelets. I think bracelets are so cool!

If you won 5,000 $/£/Euro, what particular pieces would you spend it on?

9] I wouldn't say no to 5000 euro, hehe! I want beige Chucks. (converse all stars.) And a tee with the head of a lion on it. I can’t seem to find those two anywhere! And I would die for a vintage necklace that has got a watch in it. But you don’t just find that anywhere either. I will continue my search until I found those, hehe.

If you could put yourself in any fashion category, what would you be? ( You can make one up)

10] rock ‘n’ roll and eclectic, I suppose!

What are your ambitions? Are you taking the path of fashion, or another but still staying stylish?

11] No, I want to do international law school! But I’m sure I’ll stay interested in fashion forever.

If you could move to a fashion capital, which one would it be?

12] I love London. Every time I’m in London, it feels like I’m home. I will definitely live in London when I’m older.

What is your best investment?

13] My blue digital watch. Ordered it online.

Where do you see yourself in 10/15 years?

14] Hopefully I’m then a top student in international law school! In 15 years I should really be done studying, hehe.

If you could ask a popular designer 1 question, who would it be, and what would it be?

15] I’d love to meet Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana one day and ask them if they could maybe make a gorgeous dress specially for me...

What music do you listen to? Favourite song/singer at the moment?

16] I listen to rock n roll, punkrock, poprock, classic rock, and some reggae from time to time. My favourite song these days is ‘Hit me with your best shot’ by old rockchick Pat Benetar.

If you could have another hairstyle, what would you pick? Maybe one that you like, but doesn’t suit you.

17] I’d love to have Gossip Girl’s Serena’s long and wavy hair!

High street, designer or both?

18] High street, defo! Like I said, I’m not really a designer lover. I get inspired by what I see out on the streets.

Minimalist or outrageous?

19] Somewhere in between, hehe. I’m not super outrageous but also not like boringly minimalistic.

For an outing, how do you organise what to wear?

20] Well... I first look at the occasion. If it’s something formal, like eating in a fancy restaurant, then I won’t wear my ripped jeans with my Rolling Stones shirt. I just look in what mood I am. Let’s say I’m in a blue mood, then I go from there.

And for your readers, what is your best fashion tip?

21] I know it’s really really cliche, but you have to wear what YOU like, because YOU want to wear it, and not because other people want you to. YOU decide, it’s your body, it’s your life! And don’t let people staring at you or people disapproving your outfit stop you! Don’t let anyone ever stop you! Just be yourself!

And, it’s handy to have a good start. Invest in a well-fitting, good pair of jeans, some cool shirts and shoes, and lots of nice jewelry/accessoiries. Then you can always pair everything you like.

Have fun living your own (fashionable) life!

I hope you've enjoyed Michelle's answers (and my questions)! But after reading this myself, I feel so delighted that I did this. Good tips... and also getting to know people a lot more. You hear the media always going on about how you never know the people you're talking to over the internet, and now I've accumulated a way to do it! I will probably be doing this every four months with regular posts inbetween. Interested in the words of Michelle? Who wouldn't be! Her site: Michelle-City*

J'aime J'adore!

2009-12-27T12:17:00.000-08:00

I know that we are all anticipating each other's presents, so I guess I'll let rip on what I got. Nothing better than boasting and bragging about your Christmas presents - 'Tis the season to be Jolly!

Okay, lets start dearies: Perfume, top from the clothes show, dressing gown, cream, cool stocking, scarf, gloves, chocolate, Harper's Bazaar subscription (I keep on telling everyone about that, and they're like "Who?', such frustration), Christian Siriano: Fierce Style Book, underwear, money, skirt! I cannot remember the rest, it's what people have given me before Christmas, and I opened them, and now they're somewhere in my room - Oops.

But the one, that was not better than the rest in that respect, but probably topped my list was the "Teen Vogue Handbook", I know personally that many teens have grabbed for this book. Now that I have it, I can see why.

It's just amazing. And I have it beside me now. Nearly finished, only got it yesterday as well. I have learnt quite a lot! I aspire to be somewhere in the Style/Journalism world, as you already know - I've probably said it a million times since being on this blog, even dedicated a damn post to it - but, jeez I've lost my words. It has just helped me, in any situation I can think of.

Also, I keep complaining that I don't know much about fashion, when I had to key to the information right under my nose. The library. I practically go in there every month to either give an over-return-date book back, or to get one out. I usually venture towards the teenage section, and swarm around any good book I've heard of. The fashion section is upstairs. And the only time I ever go upstairs is to nip to the only laboratory! The only one that they let the public use, may I say, but just across from their, a couple of steps, is maybe my future. Maybe before, or when I return to school, I must, without hesitations, get myself to the library!

Let me talk about my day! Got up about 10.50 am, to watch my favourite show: Hollyoaks. If you're looks for a teenage aspect, for the T.V soap world, Hollyoaks is your best bet.

But anyhow, I went into town, for the day after boxing day sale shopping. Mooched around with my dads girlfriend and her friend for abit, before I did my sister's errod to get her a double cheese burger, and meet her, where she works. We did some good shopping. Cardigan in newlook, and some school shoes that I desperately needed, another cardigan in primarni and some tights that were also needed, then I got a HAT! Remember my whole post about where to get a hat, well they'd sold out in all the places, and I didn't bother orderin from House of Fraser, but there was one in Topshop, which I loved! Great.

I get you some photographys when I can, but I must leave you with some, of people fighting over sale clothes. I nearly had a panic attack while being squeezed against the walls of next, and thats not a shop that I even like. C'était aggresif!

Well, gladly, I didn't see, or get involved in any sale shopping fights, even though I find them hilarious. Confessions of a Shopaholic comes to mind.

+ I havent been spending my money on just clothes, I had some DVD sprees. I got my sister Pulp Fiction and The Pianist and then I treated myself to Seven Pounds and Moulin Rouge.

Well, I have to go. Make sure I get back to you guys.

With Joy and Mr. Love-ah-Love-ah!

J'aime J'adore.

Speechless: WOW

2009-12-23T04:56:00.000-08:00

I actually contradict my title since I'm babbling on here, but actually in real life, every time I look at my own blog, I am speechless. And it's not because of what I have wrote, or any pictures, or my lovely new banner, but the little icons underneath the banner.

Followers. I have come, from having none, to about five, maybe seven, to eleven, forward to 16, and even one stopped following, to my sadness, but still, the followers strive on. And it makes me wonderfully happy.

I have voyaged into the tough, hard-knocking blog world, and I have gotten back up. Honestly, I am a little bit of a quitter. Ballet, violin, dance-class, acting classes - notice the plural - to even gardening. No hobbies can hold me. And I dearly regret quitting all of those things, especially Ballet, and the Violin. And also my dearly beloved gymnastics, which I did not quit, but forgot to pay in time, and then forgot about it all together, and then had to go through ache, and cramps to get over - literally.

But blogging is a whole different thing. I must say, it has taken my life away a little, with being on the Internet a hell of a lot. But "you have to lose some, to gain some", they say.

I can't actually remember when I first started this. But an older blog I had, was called something like "The new city town girl" or whatever, something that was practically not me. Though I quit that, I made a new blog, "Tino'Mino Squared". You may want to know the meaning of this name... I cannot quite explain myself, but my name is Jazmine, and on an occasional basis, my friends call me "Jazmino", so that's where "mino" comes from. I am hardly tiny, like the word "tino", but I am quite small against my friends, to my frustration, but I work with it, because I love it.

"Squared"? Well, there are not two of me, I know that for sure, but it sounded good, so I put it, and it worked out for me.

Except when I first put my URL, and put tinominosqured, and blogger couldn't find it, and my heart nearly died, but the little spelling error, soon corrected it.

But anyway, it's my first Christmas, as a good old bloggling, and I've dearly been welcomed by the blogging world. I thank everyone that has believed in me, and seen through my giddy writing, and my crazy self. As well as people giving their opinions and comments, I thoroughly enjoy. I sort of have a mild spasm whenever I see the number has raised 1 on my comments.

You should see how many blogs I have followed myself, from all different parts of the world, and also in different languages. I only speak little French, but I add the odd 'mais et c'est fantastique' just to apply to other readers out there!

Through this I have found myself as well, like when your on one of those inspirational journeys. But many have actually inspired me, and helped increase my vocabulary in the fashion world, and also outside that. I first started as a fashion blog, but now I am out of it. My blog it just a blog, it's just Tino'Mino. It is mostly about clothes, but I enjoy talking about different things as well. This has really helped my way onto journalism as well, and I thank everybody.

I am speechless guys, and thank you so much, I can feel a tear to my eye if I was actually speaking, because it means so much. Who says that using the Internet is bad? I've met you lot right!

I hope everyone will have an amazing holiday.

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Joyeux Noel! Buon Natale! Feliz Navidad! Frohe Weihnachten! vrolijke Kerstmis! Sheng Dan Kuai Le!

I am truly now, a child of the blogging industry.

And as my teachers say, before the end of term, stay safe, and have a wonderful Christmas.

"Ow the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful, and since we have no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snooooow"

"You better not shout, you better not cry, you better no pout I'm telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to town"

J'aime J'adore.

With lots and lots of Mr. Love-ah-Lover-ah!

I need a hat.... BADLY.

2009-12-21T13:23:00.000-08:00

I am adament on getting this coat this coat from River Island, I havent got the picture on this computer, so please scroll down to Fuuuufect et Heel Obsessed. It's the leopard print.

But, to complete the winter look I need a good old fur hat don't I?

I've been looking at menswear shops, because I believe I'd be more successful there. The best tip-top menswear shops I can call is Burtons and Topman. They are all in some sort of circle, originating from the same designer. I know this information, because my good old sister works in Burtons. 25% off Topshop comes in handy once in awhile.

Voila.

1. Is from the wonderful Topman. Everytime I venture to Topshop, I always find myself in the Mens section. £16.00 nahh, scratch that, £8.00

2. Courtesy of Burtons, this brilliant item, that I think I'm vouching for overall was £18.00, which I would never pay, but now its a decent £12.00

3. Is a really cool hat, its really casual, and I could just picure it on someone I know in particular. Again, courtesy of

Burtons. Was: £12.00, mais now the good old £8.00.

4. Is from a whole different place. I nicely asked Style of a Fashionista, where it was from, and she said I was lucky to live in England because its courtesy of House of Fraser. I'll give you the link for the Linea department, and the hats section. I'm not quite sure if it's the same of Style's but it is as good as. Wopper Bargain, because over my dead body would I pay for a hat at £20.00, or maybe I would, I'm not very good at bargaining, or shopping cheaply, but now my mom won't shout at me because it's at a nicely done £10.00. Half Price. ;)

5. Well, I picked this one, because it is for those that like simplicity, but they still wan't to have that up to date look. Whenever it comes to winter, I treat myself to scarves, and hats, and gloves, and this item is probably one that I would pick up. I read somewhere, probably from a good old magazine or a fellow blog, that you should wear a beenie scrunched not folded, and many of my school mates have taken that tip. This is also from Linea aswell, best one here at a bargain sized £5. single digits, I like it. But it was at £10.00, but that just makes it sale, a hell of a lot cheaper.

ACE.

6. Well, whoever can brave the blue, you brave it. I really like this, but I fear it would clash with my not yet invested faux fur coat! And get this: original price : £22.00 bad old wopper! But now, just to return back to my normal heart rate, it's down to £10.00.

7. Last, but not least, is the "brown borg trapper", yes those hats, with the turned up tops are called "trappers" - that name was unknown to moi until this post - well, this a little different from most of my choices. Adds that bit of spice. It has a biker feel to it. I could just imagine a man, with a white frosting beard, and that nice "Trapper" on. Oooops, that description sounds like bloody Santa, I'm sure in his spair time, he goes biking, just to get a thrill, because nothing's as fast as his sleigh! Back to business: it was an awful £20.00, but now, it's at a lovely half price.

I have to say, going through the hats was quite beneficial. Shopping Yoga I must call it. Mall meditation! I think I must go with my initial thought, though it is out of stock on the internet site. But obviously, I cannot go buying things without your opinion, can I? This is what blogging is all about! So please, help me to make a decision. Use your best persuasion skills. (While saying persuasion skills, dodge your head from side to side, with a coy look on your face) That will get the persuasion out of you!

With thanks and mr. Love-a-Love-ah.

J'aime x

P.S. Just in case you don't live in England or anywhere that has not been aquainted with Burtons, Topman and House of Fraser, here are the sites.

Contemplating and confusion.

2009-12-19T14:56:00.001-08:00

Quite frankly, we all want our blogs to be good, have about 30 or more comments, and have the best photos considered. I mean who says no to that. We all started a blog mostly, to be acknowledged by probably the biggest thing in the world: 'The Internet'. Mainly, because it is the fastest, modern thing to walk the earth in the 21st Centuary. And yes, I hear you say ''walk?''. Because most of the time, they are in the hands of humans, or humans carrying their laptop bags, that carry the laptop. Being acknowleged by 'The internet' is probably the quickest way to fame I say, people from every corner of the earth can get to know you. Easy Peasy.

I want people to comment on my blog all the time, I've probably checked my blog thrice a day. It is so time absorbing! I've even checked it at school, because I cannot wait to get home! I basically cannot live without the internet.
I'm not saying that blogging and using hte internet 24/7 is a bad thing, some people have been awarded with making the best blogs out, and interesting their readers with something no-one else is doing. I bet you've all heard that I want to be a journalist. To me it would be a good job, I am very artistic in my words, dare I say.

But the world of journalism and blog-ism is to me so blasé! Only a few can really master the art of words. Some don't even have to use words, they portray it with their photos and art, and these things just make you think. I quite like things like that, things that make me think, and assume, but then in the end you may be that little bit wrong.
I have my way with words... not being big headed or anything, only being 'frank' but potentially I do have my way with words. My main subject in this blog is fashion. I do enjoy dressing up, and slobbering over the lastest designer pieces. But fashion words? And analysing fashion for me is not very good. So when I actually made my first post, I was no very happy. Compared with all the people that are fantastic with fashion words, and describing fashion, and getting the lastest, and entertaining their readers. I am not quite sure. When writing I'm quite serious about the odd thing or too. I enjoy writing like this. With huge big paragraphs, and adding things from anywhere in general. Perhaps I should go for a more political side in journalism, or media side. Things to inform, because I am good at analysing people, and getting the right research is great.

Fashion is not my strongest subject. Doesn't mean I can't try. I'd love to imagine myself being in the set of 'The Devil wears Prada' and 'Ugly Betty'. But then thinking about my fashion writing skills maybe not. I'm good at putting things together, I can say that. I have my way with style. I'd love to be a stylist. I think I'd be good. Personally, I think fashion and style are a totally different thing. Ever since my thoughts of being included in a fashion magazine, I've always thought of Fashion Fashion Fashion. No, no J'aime, now I say, think Style Style Style, because everybody is good at style. Their own style. And maybe, I could rub my style off on somebody else or help their style in some way. Because I'm good at analysing people, and analysing their style. Thinking things out is quite good. Style Journalist has a deliberate ring to it.

Style Journalist
With my whole thing about blogging and using the internet, I could get my style out to you guys quicker.
Perfect, don't you think. Also, I need to get my act together with costomising this blog, honestly it is plain.

J'aime. - Is back on top!

FUUURRFECT et HEEL OBSESSED

2009-12-18T11:47:00.000-08:00

I guess, my regular readers have read about my New Year's Resolution to become elegant. I know it's a bit forward, because I detest thinking of things that are about 1 month away, it is inevitable to me - an exception to holidays, may I say.

The elegant attire is difficult for a youth like me. I'm deemed to wear jeans, flowery, eccentric skirts, and some polka dot dolly shoes. The women that I aspire to in the movies, that are, for a matter of fact, elegant, are not exactly teens are they?

So, certainly, I have to substitute some things that I adore. For example, maxi dresses, that at the moment I am not exactly tall for, and those heeled sandles.
Me and my friend, always talk about girls that are acting older than they are, and it does involve fashion - like practically everything - because everyone is considered to wear the right thing.
I mean, who says I cannot wear a tweed skirt? Or who says that only older women are supposed to wear them? Ridicule, huh? Media is so burlesque and arrogant.

Okay, so substituting, I had to have a little skip around some internet shopping.

My idea, of teen elegance is: shoe boots, faux fur, skirts and dresses, that have a more sleeker, down-tone, flats: studded or decorated, jackets or coats. Even though we're talking about womanly elegance, menswear is still contemporary, with blazers, trousers, knits and brogues, they give a sheek, quick pleat-neat look. Menswear is a really straight cut, but adding that tuck-in pleat adds that elegance.

I've brought in some simple, high street buys, a bag, shoes, pants and cardigans.

If you need to know where these things were from please comment.

Et, English Rose, I know you have this blissfull bag, and after I saw it on your page I went searching. :D Rivers can bring out the best in us.

I also sort of love the nude tone to clothing, its wonderful and it does bring out that womanly effect, indeed I think it perfect.

As well as this good buy from Rivers aswell - for anyone that is wondering what the heck River's is, it's my shortening for River Island, to me it sounds better - This faux fur mide blower is my fuuuuuuuuurfect. I think its a leopard print, and don't think that I just saw it on the site either, I saw it in the shop and fell in love. Definitely a good new years buy for J'aime.

I hope you've all done your Christmas Shopping aswell. Or do you just like the mad Christmas Eve shopping rush? I actually do, but we parted today at school, so I had to give my friends' theirs.

Christmas Tree O Christmas Tree

2009-12-16T09:55:00.000-08:00

Recently, I commented on one of Leah's posts, and I had an idea to tell you about my Christmas.

I explained to Leah, that all the decorations had a distinct smell. It's sort of a dusty smell, but not quite smelly. I think its a tinsel smell aswell, because it's mainly the tinsel that smells like that, and it seems to have rubbed off on the angel, the flakes, and the baubles.

I decorated the Christmas Tree on the 13th of December. This is a scheduled post, because I couldn't wait to do it, and I already had a post from today. Silly flowing ideas.

Well theres a couple of self-timing pictures, and some I took myself. They're quite RAD to be honest, but isn't that the spirit of Christmas.

We thought the fibre-optic tree didn't need any decor, but when its switch off, ow boy it looks sad. Its just a really sad green. And still the little sparkling fibre-optic gets on our nerves with it switching colour every second.

Also, one of my neighbours has a really cool window christmas decoration. It's fabulous, and whenever someone new comes to our house and spots it, they comment how beautiful it is. Good old Flo. And then I thought about her full name, and it turns out to be Florence. I love that name.

GiveAway from Karyn.

2009-12-14T15:09:00.000-08:00

If you want a chance to win: $100.00 gift certificate for pearlnecklacesource.com hop round to Karyn's now, and you will be instructed into how to win.

I myself have entered, this a quick post guys! It could be anyone of you. Just think, of having that chance, and actually being the once that endures that gift certificate.

So right now, get off my page, and dash to Karyn's, the gift Certificate is waiting for you.

What are you still doing here?

J'aime :D

P.S. still please comment on my recent posts

An afternoon in With Billy Holiday

2009-12-13T08:56:00.001-08:00

My photos are still not ready, I just hope they'll be in time for Valerie's competition, for those wonderful shoes.

My weekend has improved, blah, went Christmas shopping yesterday, on a not so busy Saturday, hmmm credit crunch comes to mind. But it was a nice day, with my mommy! I was supposed to write to you yesterday, and I was trying, but what I was writing just didn't seem right. Music seems to always bring the best out of me on these occasions.

An afternoon in with Billy Holiday. My mom has never really played Holiday around me, so when she suggested we listen to Billy Holiday, I was like, fine, sure. A new experience for me.

Mommy dearest also stated that my granny dearest listened to this type of music, when she was young. Blues, Jazz and so forth. And today, I sort of fell in love with this type of music. It was just so soft and serene. I loved it.

Billie Holiday

I remember when my granny last visited and she sang this song to me. I googled it a while ago, but forgot to

write down the lyrics:

My grandmother - Lillian Williams

Oh, don't roll those bloodshot eyes at me

I can tell you've been out on a spree
It's plain that you're lyin'
When you say that you've been cryin'
Don't roll those bloodshot eyes at me

Now I used to spend my money
To make you look real sweet
I wanted to be proud of you
When we walk down the street
Now don't ask me to dress you up
In satin and in silk
Your eyes look like a two cherries
In a glass of buttermilk

I only remember the words 'don't roll those bloodshot eyes at me' and 'buttermilk', funny combo, but I found it anyway, whilst googling. Obviously I don't remember it so well.

I was really inspired and overcome by Billie that I am about to get the CD and add it to my itunes.

2010 for me, is going to be 'The year of Elegance'. Quite like Ne-Yo and 'The year of the Gentlemen'. I think fashion is going back to those times aswell, with movieslike Coco Avant Chanel coming up, sort of changes the mood. I know that I'm a rocker at heart, but I am, in ways quite traditional. I like the thought of a woman in the kitchen, with those oven gloves, and a flowery apron. I like the thought of a woman in a dress or skirt and a man in a blazer and tweed trousers. I think I've been inspired by tv programmes like Stricty, because of the dresses that the women wear when they're dancing to ballroom. So I'm trying to break into my Elegance, like a new pair of shoes. It is quite hard, because, as my Mom say, I am a little rough, but that is to change.

Actually, last year at school, I started the skirt fashion. Everyone was used to wearing trousers, and jumpers, and I felt that too simple. There was no distinction between males and females at my school, so I decided to wear a skirt and a cardigan. There was this one girl, that wore a skirt, but she had those old-fashion pleats in them, and no-one would like to take on that style. So I got one from the lovely Bay, with some tights, and some elegant shoes.

Aswell as this, the start of the last academic year, I bought some brogues to school, and they were half white, so I wasn't allowed them. I'm thinking of painting them black, with some nail varnish, I hope it works. I don't want to ruin the shoes though.

Okay, so my year of elegance will consist of lace, silks, tweeds and other types of clothing. I'll just have to find them somewhere. I hope to go to bigger cities where I can find some vintage pieces. London will be my best bet, but I live 100miles exactly from England's Capital.

I also have quite a few black items, which do give off the elegant look, so I hope to keep them at the front of my wardrobe.

Also, being elegant, I have to glind, and not to be loud. Its going to be tough I know, because I hate being outspoken, but you know. I think it will be a noticed change, but some will have to endure it. I hope it will last in the long run.

Wish me look on my elegance.

New Years Resolution already:

-To have an elegant, and happy year. :]

Another elegant woman - Audrey Hepburn

CRAAAAAAAZY.

2009-12-11T08:36:00.000-08:00

Okay, I've been dragging out my article for quite a bit because I wanted everyone to see it, and get quite a few comments, so I'm sorry if you've missed me :] But I have been stressed out and I'm glad I dragged it out for a couple days man.

Now this is serious, and I cannot mention any names.

I saw a boy from my school get mugged. and basically, I'm quite stressed and scared, which is quite a weird feeling. I've had to re-tell the story as a statement, and those things are hard, and boring, and I'm not really a person that likes to describe tbqh! The boy that got mugged was a year above me, and the boys that mugged him, have no relation to my school. So they took his phone - LG cookie, quite expensive.

The police station is literally down the road, so I didn't have to get into a police car.. I am a vain and self-concious person, so theres no way you'd see me in that vehicle. No way!

I was there waiting for about an hour, for my dad to come, and then another half to wait for a room, where they could take down my statement. It took an hour and 45 exactly. Boring, and I know it is a serious matter, but gosh, I was scared, bored, confused and jumpy!

Got home, to my mommy dearest, then was treated to some finger-licking KFC. Thats how you get treated when you've seen something as serious. I wonder what the boy got.

Okay, so the next day, had to go to school, and I thought everyone was talking about it, but not many were, it was told in the school notice, and I told a couple of close friends. When I got back home, the same thing happened again, the police called and said someone else had been mugged, and that I'll need to see a line-up. Arrgh, well actually they'll be putting it on the dooovd (DVD).

So my life has changed from an obsession with high heels to not caring about material and being materialistic. I love my clothes god dammit, but life is too short. We have about 80years, and still thats not enough for me. So in ways I don't take things for granted anymore, because if those robbers had been a bit cowardice, and wanted to pick on a girl, it would be me. And that scares me really badly. The other night I did take some picture though, my sister's ambition is to be a photographer, so shes always doing it. Just need to upload them, and they'll be coming maybe tomorrow or Sunday.

Love you guys.

Stay Safe.

What Style Means To Moi!

2009-12-06T12:18:00.001-08:00

Okay, here is my article on what Style means to me. As you know from my last post it was initially for ELLE, but I was under the age restriction, so I carried on anyway. I hope you've anticipated it for... 2 days, haha.

This will include no pictures, and it is sort of the first serious thing you get from me my blogling. I hope you like it, please comment, even if your just passing by, because literally, I spent a lodda' time on this :]

What Style Means to Me

by Jazmine Ellise Greenaway.

To me, style means getting something right in your own test. Pushing boundaries that others may not see. It means impressing only yourself, because you know that it looks great! No one can can steal 'your style'. You have a signed and lined ownership over your style. Its only awarded to you. May I say, that yes, the clothes you buy, the clothes you wear also belong to someone else, but what makes it your style is: How you wear it! For example it be a bracelet. Left hand or right? What other styles do you include with that bracelet?

Even so, if you have an identical twin, and wear identically the same, you yourself can pinpoint the differences. Maybe you applied vaseline before making your lips pucker with lipgloss. As well as choosing what you put on first. My opinion is that style is what comes to mind, what you think of first. The actual reason why you bought that leather jacket. Maybe because of the studs? Buttons? The Zip?

However, style isn't just about what you wear. Its how you talk, walk, write. How you work even. May I ask how your desk looks right now? Is it messy or neat? Mine isn't either. My desk is filled with unlimited items that I haven't seen in years! You see, you expected me to answer that question with the two words I gave you. The point is, I didn't, I gave my opinion, my style. Whereas, someone else would say messy, or neat compared with their desk. It just not their style, as some say, not how they roll, or just not how the cookies crumbles! Compared with my desk and theirs, its totally a different style. We are totally different people. Just judging on another's style. That's where I think style comes from! You judge someone's style and give your opinion on it.

Whether you like it or not, we are all different, no matter what your guidance counsellor says! Style can vary in such ways that there is no right, neither wrong. Style can be a ' je ne pas' sort of thing for individuals.

The question I ask myself is: Is style a choice or are you just stuck with it? My answer came to me straight away. You may not agree however, I believe it's a choice. Though it's a choice that we are stuck with. I choose to like punk rock because its what I enjoy, its what I 'like'. I choose to not eat Brussels sprouts because my taste-buds don't take much of a liking to it. But I must quote from my cooking teacher: ' If as a baby I'd first been given porridge without sugar, I would not mind, I'd know no better, and then given porridge with sugar, I'd feel it too sweet. Vice versa.' So what you saw first, what you experienced first ultimately becomes your favourite and maybe your style. As well as your additional thoughts on things. I think it also involves how confident you are. Are you confident enough to tell your opinion? Or just agree with your peers without a second thought? Your style then beckons forth 'how you think'. It asks you what you think, which brings again the thought of opinion. I then ask myself again what style means to me, and it means my opinion.

Style = Opinion = Me

To get some clues to pinpoint my style I look at the back of my notebook. Well more of a jot down come diary, come doodle notepad. The first thing I see is a ' Star in the hood' sticker. So if anyone were to see that rather large sticker, they'd see that I'm interested or took notice of Tinchy Styder, and that his music may comfort my style. Which is true. So our style needs comforting. I've also scribbled down some shops that I love. Even though, in some I've never bought a thing. So I think of things that I want. Things at this stage I cannot have! Is that my style? It definitely says something about me. I think maybe my style is not yet complete.

For me, style means my instinct. What I look for in myself. Sometimes, when going out shopping with friends, they never know what to buy. Then they ask me what I'd pick for them. So I wander around and select things that they'd like, and of course they do. But what troubles me is that the clothes I had selected were clothes that I liked too. So I wasn't really thinking about their style, I was subconsciously thinking about my own. Obviously, I would not have picked something that I had dearly hated. But what if they dearly hated item was something my friend adored?

So this shows, not matter how hard you try, you cannot defy someone else's style. For the likes of Gok Wan, he only knows what suits you and selects typical things to portray your style and therefore not fully understanding it.

What does style mean to me? It means choice, my opinion, my instinct, just me. I am part of style. I own a slight part of style. That part of style is me. Imagine 'style' was a rather large house, with billions of rooms. We all own a room in the house, on the door of my room it says ' Jazmine's style'.

Whether it prominent or dominate, we all own it. To me style is me. A part of style equals me. I equal a part of style

THE THREE CANNOT ESCAPE FROM THE CAPITAL F

2009-12-05T13:12:00.000-08:00

Okay, I've done about Music. But of the theatrical performing arts there are three!
Music, Dance and Drama. They are the three musketeers of the stage. They are the formula to a great Musical. And they all sort of go along with fashion.

Music + Dance + Drama = Theatrical Arts ( + Fashion)

M + D2 = TA ( + Fashion).

I've done it sort of like a science formula. Recently I have been doing many of those in class, over Biology and Chemistry and even Physics.

Let me try thinking of one:

Glucose + Oxygen = Carbon dioxide + Water ( + Energy)

C6 + H12 + O6 +6O2 = 6CO2 + 6H20 ( + Energy)

Fancy doing that for two hours running boring.

Lets get back to the Three Musketeers anyway. M+D2 (+Fashion)

Dance

I was watching Strictly Come Dancing tonight, and it was wonderful. Except Chris Hollins is still in and his dancing faces make me cringe and turn away. I really want to slap it off his face, I'd rather have him emotionless than those terrible faces.

I'll name a few dances I know : Rumba, Samba, Latin, Flamenco, Ballroom, Fox Trot, Street, HipHop, Ballet etc.

Most of these dances have a particular uniform to them. Therefore fashion is introduced.

Latin uniform: are very vibrant, colourful, loose, and revealing, sandled shoes.

Ballroom uniform: straight, block colours, smart, elegant, long

dresses, pleated trousers, round toed shoes.

Street uniform: baggy, short, loose, trainers, hair.

Ballet uniform: tutus, sheek ballet shoes,

Okay, so in Dance we see regulary where fashion is included. Which is quite beautiful for me, I've never looked at that aspect.

Drama

Well well, Drama is quite a hard one, but when thinking about it, and running through the lines of dance and music, you'll find it quite easy.

With drama, it is usually the role you take. Happy, Sad, Dark, Evil, Innocent, Mysterious, Crazy etc etc.

So if you were happy, you'd wear something bright, maybe a dress for a girl, well thats sort of the prototype/stereotype, dontcha think. For I boy, well jeans.

Happy and Sad are ver hard ones I think. But evil and dark. You'd either be elegant and rich, and knowing it. Or raggedy, and savage, with cut-off fingered gloves and patchy clothes.

Innocent well, normal I suppose, maybe a white dress. Clear and pure. Crazy, I think lots of bright colours and maybe a top hat, and one of those pocket watches. I sort of feeling the man from 'Alice in Wonderland' -Madhatter.

The Madhatter and Fagin's style definitely portray they're type of character. Very obvious to the human eye.

Madhatter, with the oversized hat, and the dubious bow-tie, some clumply shoes and a purple, velvety jumper. None of the colours go, he obvioulsy is mad.

Fagin, well, scruffy, patchy blazer, dirty rags, dirty finger nails. Quite the evil really, even though he wasn't the baddest character, he was near enough.

Music

Music we've already gone through, because you have your Rihannas and your Beyoncés and your Lady gagas and your MJs. So if you havent read that post, just pop down a little. You wont miss it, its quite recent.

So all through the Three theatrical arts, we've found fashion is once again included my friends. I quite like finding where fashion is found. How it interprets a character, and makes it easier for us as viewers to understand. Its quite of ironic if you think about it. Some may have said before, but Fashion and style is practically everwhere. There is no point trying to get away from it.

Even if you say, I didn't really think about my outfit. Because, the item that you bought and you are wearing, you obviously thinking about buying it, and it drew you eye for some reason.

I think this gives me a chance to post my article for nex time. I think earlier on this year, Elle magazine asked it's readers to give a 900 word opinion about what Style means to you, and I did it and posted it off to Elle, obviously I was too young, but its worth it, because even though I knew Elle wouldn't need, I probably did it for myself.

That will be coming up in my next post. I hope you enjoy my bloglings.

Housewife material: Check!

2009-12-05T06:57:00.000-08:00

I've been in a cooking frenzy recently! I have developed a love for cooking. I have once contemplated being a chef once upon a time, but finally, I can say I love cooking. Before my mother would've asked: 'Which part of you loves cooking' in her English/Caribbean accent. (Her parents were from Jamaica so she developed that accent with ease.)

On Thursday night, to show her that I have a love for cooking, the just-turned-fourteen year old, cooked a delicious Cottage Pie, I was beautiful, if I say so myself.

''Cheese and tomato topping mashed potato, which crownes a dish of succulent minced beef with mixed vegetables and ethnical spices entwined into the smoothe, lavishing gravy sauce. This is not any Cottage Pie, this is a Jazmine Greenaway Cottage Pie.''

I have taken a picture, but last night, while dressing up in my moms plaid skirt taking photos, I deleted it accidently. I was so distort, because I wanted to show you guys, but I suppose there are other days when I can cook the masterpiece. I'll show you something similar.

I have to say, it is the biggest meal I have ever cooked for anybody, on my own. I actually had no help, whatsoever. I can cook pasta, and throw in a jar of tomato sauce, but that is hardly cooking is it, only takes ten/twenty minutes. But Cottage Pie, I was practically slaving away over, haha.

Dry frying the mince, throwing in the stock, cutting up, and boiling potatoes. I was doing rather a lot. But I enjoyed it, and so did the rest of my family.

On a Saturday morning, there are a lot of cooking shows on. Saturday Cooks, Saturday Kitchen Live, and Nigella was on aswell. I actually look up to Nigella over many chefs. She is so elegant and womanly, and through her shape it shows she loves food, and thats not what many women are showing these days.

I quite like the traditional aspect of a woman in the kitchen, don't get me wrong girl power, but I actually love it. I do feel it is a woman's job - Though I know more men chefs than I do women: Ramsey, Heston, Antony Warrel-Thomson, Jamie Oliver etc etc;

I was just so inspired by the woman. I would love to be a housewife that made food for my husband every day, but he would have to help. I'd like one of those big kitchens, so that its enough room for all the family to hang out in.

Who watches Come Dine with Me? I love that programme aswell. I'm so sad, that I planned out what I would do, even though I probably won't get to be in the show.

1. Starter : Salmon with some ravita crackers, with a smoothe cheese spread

2. Main : Piella or a Risotto with meat i.e ham.

3. Dessert: Tirimasu - my favourite dessert ever.

Nigella made this wonderful dessert, that I wrote down. It's called the Gurdle Buster!

I intend to tell my mother about it for Christmas. This photo doesn't really compare to the one Nigella made, but I suppose it is something like that.

The one Nigella made had Italian coffee ice-cream in it, yum yum, my favourite flavour. With endeavors of chocolate. It might be on the bbc website, hopefully.

Okay, next week for school, in Cooking class, I'm learning to make a Stir Fry, I'll tell you how that goes. Looking forward to it.

Wonder if this blog will turn into a cookery one? I have followed quite a lot myself.

Whats the Biggie? 7 Purple things.

2009-12-03T13:25:00.000-08:00

Okay, I'm going to go straight into this, even though the content has no fashionable interest.

Tiger Woods!

I mean what is the whole thing about. Yes, he was driving dangerously, and ended up crashing! But why now should he be banned? Why now are the media delving into the man's business, after everything?

Now, there is the whole thing about him having three mistresses in his life.

My mother calls it a commodity, and it is just what the media is like. If it wasn't an interesting subject, them, and I wouldn't be talking about it.

This is only a short thing though, I didn't really wan't to talk about the whole thing, or research, just give my opinion. I intend to be a journalist, and if this is what I have to do, I'm sort of re-thinking.

7 Purple Things

English Rose, challenged me to find several things that are Purple! With it being a recent selections of favourite colours, I had quite a few things that embedded that specific colour.

1) A stereo shaped necklace, a present from a friend

from the Clothes Show

2) My lovely Tiddy Po, oui oui, I named my Ipod.

3) A pen, I got when having a tour guide throught the local court.

4) The amazing sharperner, that I lost, then found in the grass, in a field

5) Haha, Mean Girls, Kevin Gnapoor

6) I still havent read this book, some say I should, and

I've missed out on the film aswell

7) A ticket I still have, from the DanceXchange, in Brummie, at the Hippodrome.

Okay, well there is my 7 purple things guys.

Hope you enjoy the post.

j'aime.

Christian Siriano, fierrce.

2009-12-02T07:54:00.000-08:00

The one, the only, Christian Siriano! Winner of Project Runway '08, and the best, up and coming designer of 2009. Already, awarding celebs with his master piece garments.

Just look at these pieces, have you ever, I mean, ever, seen anything as contro, before my dears.

Even before he won, you could tell Heidi Klum adored him, and the additional panel : Michael Kors, and that Grazia woman.

Siriano astonished us like no other, instead of progressing his work in the reality TV show, you could tell the guy was already there!

Maybe he tripped up a few times, but you could tell he had POTENTIAL.

No matter what, I WILL get one of his pieces, they are brilliant. Plus, saying that he is from a reality TV show has sparked a few things, I mean, how many reality TV winners do we remember? You can put Sirano on your list now!

The consistency of these rather large hats amaze me, they're are fantastique! They were included in the S/S 2010 collection.

As you can see on the first photo, he has a book out. I intend on buying it, if it's out in Britain, I would definitely steal a few tips from this guy.

There is just something about Siriano that entices me to him. He is a voice over many others. I feel that he is real. He isn't one of those designers who is reserved and let the models performances talk for him. I find this problem with Karl Lagerfeld, I don't know much about him, as with Christian I feel I know quite a lot. Is it the fact that he was on reality TV? ?Or is it because his personality shows through...he is an open book.

You can see that he is not trying to impress, it is just, matter of factly, how he is. Bold, brass, and never outspoken my friend!

I love Christian and you should too.

She how he is with these celebrities, it looks like they've been long term friends. He just easily fits in, like he isn't a top designer forming his path to great fame.

Siriano strikes me as an anger management tiger, COOL but FIEEERRRCE. RAWWWR.

j'aime j'adore.

Janet Jackson, you re-incarnation!

2009-11-30T08:46:00.001-08:00

I was actually waiting for this! Janet Jackson or the other Jackos to let out a single to tribute to their late brother MJ. That family has been in the media more that Katie Price herself. I expect after the Michael Generation, Paris, Prince and Blanket will be in there aswell.

Doesn't this song just sound like one of Michael's? Its called 'Make me' - otherwise 'The way you make me feel'.

To me, it has a comparison to 'Scream' aswell, probably the setting and the whole structure of the outfit. Michael influences after passing I see. Looks like Janet has turned into Michael's re-incarnation. I quite like the song anyway.

But for the blog, since it is fashion based, I have decided to go on the idea of Wacko Jacko's style. (Sorry if your offended by the name, I am a honest fan of the guy, its the media that put me up to it) :P.

Just spotted up above, that the dancers and Janet are wearing silvery shoes, or studded, another of his inventions!

Michael Jackson, was a fashion and music icon in the 80s and 90s, I think.

Clones are constantly bringing back the red military combat jackets, and the black shoes and viewable white scrunched socks.

Aswell as the lanky curly hair and the studded jeans.

Designers have done a tribute themselves, by adding things that we remember him by. I saw in Topshop, a cami with his face and torso on it. And then in HMV, a black top with him on it aswell. We really idolise him huh?

My dad bought me the essential hits, when they came out, and it has 'You rock my world', 'Ben', 'Rockin' Robin', which are just so upbeat tunes.

What has this got to do with fashion then J'aime? Your asking yourselves. Well, if I was going to base my style on you 'You rock my world', I'd put on some boots, preferably anything but Doc Martins, a black jacket, and some black jeans. If I was was listening to 'Ben' for instance, I'd feel like putting on a patterned grannie jumper, with pleated trousers and a shirt. Rocking Robin, well you can do anything with that can't you. Dance Pants?

Don't you think that his music ranges for all ages. Rockin Robin is an all-time favourite. I remember, when I was in my first year of Secondary school, and we were in technology, making wooden animals, and someone made a Red Robin, and me and a friend make a song that sounded like Rockin Robin, but it went Red robin, yea yea, red robin, yea yea, red red red red red red red reeeeeed robin. We were influenced by Michael, without knowing it.

So again, I've found a particular musician that influences fashion. I take him as a oldtime fashion icon. He probably is the man version of gaga.

Everyone likes gaga, everyone likes Michael. the exception of my sister, she is terrified of Thriller, and is terrified by any other song. Too bad hun.

Well, this has been an unplanned, not so good post. Ooopsy. I hope you like it all the same, bloggies.

Stay cool, stay safe!

J'aime J'adore.

ppppst! Thanks so much guys for the comment on my last post. It had 15 comments, thats the highest. Well minus 3, because that was me, and It dunna count man! (Scots accent)

Beyonce turning video gaga + Rihanna going gothic OTT

2009-11-28T16:06:00.000-08:00

Over the past few days, since my last post, I've been worrying about what my blog topic is supposed to be, and you all know about my whole favourite saga thing, but I wanted to make a change. As well as the fact, that most of my posts have been on evaluating 2010 s/s shows, which, I have to say, are sometimes tedious, because I haven't felt the atmosphere of watching the shows live, lick those front-seaters.

Well, finally tonight, my topic hit me like no other. I have probably just seen one of the most exclusive videos of Beyoncé's Video Phone, with Lady gaga. What a peculiar collaboration. With someone, like Beyoncé, quite stylish but not other the top, with someone who actually puts the 'Ts' in OTT, gaga.

We've all seen Lady gaga, wearing mirror bras, fully laced outfits, and short tight bodices that spurt fire. Ow yes. Whereas Knowles is as cool as ice in her DKNY jeans, and YSL tribute sandals - I remember them. They both sort of counter each other in a way, when you seen the video, you catch gaga in the minimal, and then Beyoncé in a quilted bodice, that exploits the ribs.

Beyoncé has truly morphed into a fashion fanatic now, ever since the Sasha Fierce upgrade.

Rihanna

Okay, Rihanna hasn't been on the scene for a while, hence, while starting to write the post I mis spelt her name, oops. Well, when I say on the scene, that 'Run this town tonight' song, with Jay-z and Kayne, wasn't really to my liking, I'd rather tune into Crazy frog for an hour.

It's seems ever since the bust up with Brown, she has turned, a little Gothic from our original beach girl, with a Barbados accent, and straight, thick reddish hair. Not to mention the umbrella tune.

Even before Chris, shes was crossing the boarder, ( not saying it's a bad thing), which made us fans think. What is she trying to get out of this? Why such a big change?

Even though her fashion has phenomenally, improved, I'm just wondering, why the dramatic change Rihanna?

I loved the song 'Disturbia', though it was quite creepy. But, it just has been a big transition between something like that and 'Pon de replay' which, I too, quite enjoyed.

Even here, in this photo, don't you just find her still, sort of that R'n'B girl she was, I'm not quite sure if this photo, is recent or not, but still, probably, somewhere inside her there'

s that type. Maybe she just wants to break out of that shell, before Chris, before, anything, and be a Rock chick. Maybe she was like Pink. Another rock artist, that started out on the R'n'B/Hip-Hop track.

Through all of my warbling, about the 3 artists, they all demonstrate that fashion does influence music, like no other.

Stay true, stay cool.

j'aime j'adore.

Tao Okamoto

2009-11-25T13:23:00.000-08:00

So recently I have talked about my favourites, hence my last post, so I thought I'd do a model, for a change. Now Tao, is a new favourite for me, I haven't heard about her for long, but I fell in love at first sight.

Whenever I look at her photos, especially editorials where she has short, short preppy hair, I want to describe her as nerdycool.

The distinction between Okamoto's fierce or innocent looks, amazes me. I am in awe over her.

My favourite picture, I have to say, is the Vogue Editorial. I'm so sorry if the subtitles are not under the right photo, can never get them placed where I want.

( i-D editorial - I'll always be peter pan in

heart, 1st photo)

(Vmagazine editorial, tune in Tokyo) (styled by Anastasia Barbieri, blue coat)

(Vogue Nippon, Editorial, black and white)

(H&M, Tao with two others)

She has had brilliant success, this November, being the first Japanese model to gace the cover of Vogue Nippon, which does concern me, as it is a Japanese country.

I must send you this blog, as I've found it. Morephotos of the girl herself. I was gawping at all the photos, the word WOW running through my head. I knew she was good. Shes good I know!

Unfortunately, I cannot put all the photos, on, though I'd definitely like to. I really want to say I'm a true fan of Tao, not just because she has become well known, I don't want to be a fan like that.

I just think she is beautiful, and amazing, look at those check bones. It has also made me take pride in my own short hair, because sometimes, I really dislike it, because its thick, but it works for my friend Tao....it works for moi.

This is another link, that I too, must have a thorough look through.

Another link, from the lovely Style.

Sorry, I'm warping you with links here, but I want you to understand why I love this girl.

The now 22 year old Tokyo born girl, has had 3 years of fashion, and has been involved in 3 years of Fashion week.

After this year's fashion week, she is the fresh face of Uniqlo, and has also been in campaigns for: Marc Jacobs, Dolce&Gabbana, Ralph Lauren and H&M.

Another List: Miu Miu, Cynthia Steffe, Vogue, Moschino, Paola Frani, Emanuel Ungaro, Harper's, Dazed... i-D and even Yves Saint Lauren.

What a strong career huh? Not to mention, walking the walk for Roksand Ilininc.

She has a smile that can light the whole world up. She is officially a model inspiration.

Her look is amazingly unique.. She is outstanding clients, and is a model of a different ethnic backgound that is leading the way.

Well anyway, the words to describe her are beyond my writing, so, what about a poem? Nothing like a poem is there :]

Long legs, short hair. Dark eyes, glowing skin.

Japanese, and graced the cover.

I love her...love her loca-loco

Tao Okamoto.

J'aime J'adore.

Missoni

2009-11-24T10:40:00.000-08:00

Catch a goat, you've pulled.

My love for Missoni clothes is over-riding every moment of the day. I haven't got an item from them, which is quite sad, but I definitely love them. I love knitwear, hence why I too love them. The clothes are just so soft and comfy looking. I'd probably have to have a few cardigans, and jumpers from my favourite designer house. Lets just wait and see my friends.

I have some of my favourite pieces from their spring/summer collection.

The browns and the greys and the maroons, and the creams, and the beautiful prints, you could just dribble over.

You have to comprehend the fact, that I love Italy. Over most countries, the language, the culture, the food - of course the foo - and the aspirational landmarks, that speak old ways of the Romans, and still they incorporate the fasinating places, into their modern life.

Well Missoni. If you can spot the gloves within the folds, you'll see what I mean. I want some of those gloves, probably wouldn't keep me warm, but I'd need them, because they're Missoni..

I'm not really a fan of leggings either, but the Missoni ones are so classy, and woman-like.

I also quite like the fact that Missoni are a family bussiness.

+ I've just read, on Wiki - I know it's bad to do researching on that thing - that the shapes they portray are stripes, geometric and kaleidoscope shapes. I love those. I consider this designer house a world of art. It is so beautiful.

I love Missoni.

My not so busy weekend.

2009-11-22T10:46:00.000-08:00

My weekend included staying at home, then going for a run on a sunday morning, then waiting outside tesco, in the car, my ears burning from running. Then chanting to 'meet me halfway' and this oldie staring at me, like I was doing something totally abnormal. Puhh.

Okay, so I definetely havent been anywhere, basically. Well anywhere exciting. But, but, I have, experienced quite a lot.

1. Misfits - E4 - programme makes me feel really uncomfortable. Especially when watching it on my own, but then, I could hardly watch with an older could I.

2. Duracell batteries work for my camera, so every chance I got, I made the camera flash flash, sort of like a tourist again, but in my own home.

3. I will never enjoy watching football

4. I love reading large, broadsheet papers and studying them for more than an hour.

Well photos.

Me, a few weeks ago, where the skirt of my dreams.

I love the skeleton heads. With the pansies, my favourite flowers.

Style photos

Culture magazine, with the Blur. Should try their music sometime.

Hey look, my sisters faux fur jacket. Newlook.

Basically, the same, don't you think. Maybe little longer, and the belting it.

I love these Time's Style Photos. Good huh?

Lick, the lips man. I love the shoes. Its also what you could say for my homemade Macaroons. Yummy.

The red bits are jam. I could have eaten them all.

Me taking more snaps-icles. I quite like the effect on this. I'm afraid I won't become a photographer.

This is like the worst, and quickest blog I've ever done, tbh. So mish-mash, but a couple of days have past since the last one, so I thought you need an update on my random, controversial, goings on.

J'aime J'adore.

STREET STYLEE

2009-11-18T08:32:00.000-08:00

Around me you will not smoke, for I will choke, on your second-hand smoke - I'm no Charity.

A rhyme I made up there, while passing this pure GEEZER on the street. Nice.

I actually have no idea what im going to write about. Watching CBBC, which I know is sad, when your at the age of 14, and the audience for the actual show are about 4 to 10. Ouch. While thinking that, I thought maybe about Street Style - Teen Style. Off to google, my friends.

I have to say, the amount I stole from this site is amazing. But, I have put the linkage, so feel free to travel, just don't leave me behind without a note. :)

I did actually promise myself to take pictures in my own town, but just imagine, a youth, coming up to you asking for a picture. I know i'd feel awkward, and wan't to know what it's going to be used for. And there's the whole explaining. I'm not much of a talker - even though on here I can talk for Britain, and maybe the rest of the world - but I'm quite shy. Anywho, those stupidcheapo batteries I got for the camera from poundworld are CRAP. I mean, what type of rip-off are POWERCELL. Duracell, all the way, if thats how you spell it.

These two styles inspire me most. How the bald man takes on the whole nerd stereotype that suit him, but still makes him look cool and fashionable - and also how the shoe are such a contrast to the outfit, which to me brings humour

The girl above takes that side of nerdiness aswell. With round glasses, and frizzy hair. I think everyone should appreciate that, because now, in the modern day, NERDS ARE COOL. HELL YEA!

This woman just portrays what I want to wear when I'm older. Sheek and smart. and Edgey.

I love the should pads on her blazer. Although you might not know, but I am intent on getting a blazer. Well I already have one from my sister, but maybe a shoulder padded, or cotton one. I've spotted them in Newlook. Better seek it out.

The big bag just totally reminds me of my mother. I love the cardigan aswell. I'm into big cardigans.

This one sort of compensates for my poem. I digg the whole look and everything, put she also has an accessorie. Also known as the cigarette. Even though it's not cool, it definitely looks it. Early 20th century, women loved to have a cancer stick in between their elegant, nail painted fingers.

Otherwise, I wan't her coat and bag. If only. + the geek glasses are there. Gotta get some of my own.

J'aime J'adore.