tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87966256346565537812024-03-19T03:19:32.959+00:00BoreadsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01185654598656870048noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796625634656553781.post-20789514237603701252015-08-24T21:16:00.000+01:002015-08-24T21:16:38.931+01:00Products for Breaking Hair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So today I thought I'd share with you my favourite products for damaged hair.<br />
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I bleached my hair for about 5 or 6 years, and over that time accumulated a lot of damage. Since about October last year that damage has been getting more and more obvious, so I've been spending some serious time lately trying to find a routine that helps smooth, nourish and protect my hair.<br />
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To help my hair grow, I take a 10,000mcg tablet of Biotin every day, and a Selenium supplement as well. I've found the Biotin in particular really helps my nails to grow stronger and longer than usual. My hair has grown much thicker than usual, and although I can't really tell for sure, I think it's been growing a little more quickly.<br />
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My natural hair is currently at a rather awkward length, with quite a few layers. The longest parts just about hit my armpit area, whereas the shortest lengths are just passing my earlobes. I currently wear extensions to hide my (unwanted!) mullet-like haircut I was given in February.<br />
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The first product I have here is <b>Lee Stafford's Leave in Treatment for Breaking Hair</b>. This stuff is <i>awesome</i>! I find that this makes my hair feel just so much more <i>normal</i>. As in, it works to smooth frizz and keeps my hair feeling sleek.<br />
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I put this on when my hair is still wet from the shower, though I will also dab a little on to dry, frizzy parts if I feel like I need a little touch up.<br />
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The smell is quite mild, I can't quite put my finger on what it is, but it's quite distinctive and overall pleasant. The smell doesn't last once it's in your hair which I quite like.<br />
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I only got this a few days ago and I'm already absolutely raving about it. This is <b>Urban Fudge's Miracle Ends Treatment</b>. When I first got hold of it I put it on dry hair, but I soon realised that wasn't how it works.<br />
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To get this to work to it's full potential, this needs to be applied to your hair just as you come out of the shower. I applied about a hazelnut sized amount and spread it through the midsection and ends of my hair, rubbing whatever was left over on to my scalp and roots.<br />
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After I had blow dried my hair the results were astonishing: my hair was soft, silky and there was no sign of damage whatsoever. This stuff really is a miracle worker! And as I picked it up on sale at Superdug I only paid £2.70 for it! If you're near a Superdrug I highly reccomend popping by and grabbing this at that price while you can.<br />
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My only drawback is the smell. It's nice, but reminds me of the scented makeup I had as a kid. It just isn't a very sophistocated kind of smell, however it doesn't last long after application.<br />
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<br />Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09055948337574952840noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796625634656553781.post-42083932844998615112015-08-18T13:09:00.003+01:002015-08-18T13:10:02.039+01:00Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge: Review and Final ThoughtsLet me start this review by saying just how much I <b>love</b> Real Techniques products, and my opinion on this one product has not in any way affected my views on their other products.<br />
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But let me just say.... This sponge was incredibly disappointing!<br />
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Yes, it applies makeup beautifully. But there are <b>so </b>many cons that I really see no point in purchasing it again. Yeah, that's right: again.<br />
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After about 3 weeks, my sponge went <i>mouldy</i>!<br />
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There were little black spots of mould appearing on the surface, which obviously cannot be good for your skin. I cleaned the mould out, only to find it reappeared again after a few days. I emailed Real Techniques to complain about my obviously faulty product, and my reply was that this was normal, and the sponge needs to be replaced every month or so.<br />
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That's fair enough, I guess, although it does not display this information anywhere on the packaging (unless I am mistaken) and I really have to wonder - how long had the mould been embedded in the centre of the sponge, where I couldn't see it, before it appeared on the surface?! In my opinion I don't think anything like that should go anywhere near your skin.<br />
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If you're looking for a good product that applies foundation beautifully, I'd be far more inclined to suggest the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush - or if you're looking for a complete set of fantastic brushes, go for the Core Collection.<br />
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You cannot go wrong with their brushes, I'd just give the sponge a miss.Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09055948337574952840noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796625634656553781.post-73729886607609045102015-08-16T20:05:00.002+01:002015-08-18T12:54:19.390+01:00Bollywood BeautyHi all!<br />
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So recently it was one of my friend's birthday, and as she is Indian, and rocks some of the most glamourous, fantabulous makeup looks of all time, I figured I'd do a makeup look influenced by the style she wears.<br />
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I made good use of the Naked palette for this look, along with my Maybelline gel eyeliner to create the dramatic black wings. I made sure to extend the liner to the inside of my eyes as well, which really emphasised the feline look.<br />
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I finished off with some subtle contour and a slightly stronger brow than I would normally do, to balance out the drama of the eyes. <br />
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So I've been pretty busy lately, and I figured what better way to catch up than to do a quick post about all the stuff I've picked up!<br />
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They had a really awesome sale on - <i><b>everything </b></i>in the store was buy one get one free, so I took full advantage of that! I bought 3 plain bodycon dresses, one in black, one grey and one red. And as I had an extra product free I asked my boyfriend to pick something for me.<br />
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As I always wear black he was determined to find me something that was a different colour, so in order to 'ease' me in to colour (ha!) he found me this white blouse. It's long and floaty, and the concealed buttons are a nice touch. I think it's got a bit of a minimal, 60's vibe which is perfect for this season. I think it's also smart enough to wear to job interviews which will definitely come in handy!<br />
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I also found that my hair curlers broke last month. That was pretty annoying as I really liked the ones I had (for the record, they were Remington. It was some kind of clipless model).<br />
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This meant that I had to invest in a new model, so I decided to go for a Babyliss one, as I've always had good experiences with their products (I have their Deep Waver, it's fantastic) and they are fairly inexpensive. I spent £17.99 on this one from Amazon.<br />
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So far, I haven't been able to get that familiar with it but I like the multi heat setting and the rotating cord. My only real bummer about it is that the clip itself gets really hot too, and it's pretty easy for your finger to slip from the safe black plastic bit onto the scalding hot ceramic - ouch!<br />
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I also needed some new heat protectant and hairspray, so I picked these up in Boots for a 2 for £4 deal. The deal was great, as it was almost a 50% saving and they're working really well for me. The hairspray is fantastic, it holds well and I love the matt finish. It's perfect for second day hair as the mattifying effect gives an anti-greasy illusion.<br />
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They remind me of the YSL boots I love so much, and they were only a fraction of the price at £25.<br />
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I had to picture them with my Rubix cube (given to me by the boyfriend's grandad) just to emphasise that 60's feel!<br />
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Have you been shopping lately? Picked up anything good? Let me know in the comments!<br />
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PS: If you fancy checking out a new project of mine, I'm starting to do some t-shirt designs on Teespring - if you wanna take a look, maybe even purchase one, click <a href="http://teespring.com/new-antique-floral" target="_blank"><b>here</b> </a>to see my first design!<br />
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<br />Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09055948337574952840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796625634656553781.post-50508441139426013322015-07-22T21:42:00.003+01:002015-08-18T12:55:47.118+01:00Palma Nova - Mallorca Holiday!Hi guys!<br />
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As I said in my last post, I went to Palma Nova, Mallorca a couple weeks ago, and it was <b>awesome</b>! We went to the beach, visited Palma aquarium (which, for the record, was the best aquarium I've ever been to) and even went on a glass bottom boat trip. We also came home with some little holiday souvenirs....<br />
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I hope you like my holiday photos!<br />
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Have any of you been on holiday? How was it? I bet you didn't lose your tan as quickly as I did (ha!)<br />
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- Alice x x xAlicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09055948337574952840noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796625634656553781.post-69507832794867294752015-07-03T11:17:00.000+01:002015-08-18T12:56:36.716+01:00Holiday Packing!Hey all!<br />
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So I'm off to Mallorca on Saturday, and I figured I'd share with you some of the stuff that's going in my suitcase. I'll be there for 7 days so I would imagine I'll add a few more essentials before I go, but these are the main items I will be needing. Hopefully this can inspire anyone who's also going on holiday soon!<br />
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So first off I pack my absolute essentials. I always like to start with the things I can't live without so that I <b>know </b>I'm not going to forget anything important.<br />
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Most importantly: my passport! I freak out at even the thought of forgetting my passport, so it was the first thing I laid out on my bed ready to pack. Mine has an 'A' drawn on it in biro, so my dad could tell mine and my brother's apart more quickly when we were younger (fun fact!)<br />
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The second most important things are suncream and sunglasses so that my skin and my eyes are protected. I'm extremely pale so I know that I'll burn really easily. I watched a Pixiwoo video a few days ago where Nic said that you should use 2 tablespoons per application - useful to know!<br />
I also find that my eyes get sunburnt. Yes, my eyes. They feel dry and scratchy and go red in the whites, I'm not kidding. I've had these sunglasses for ages and I think I got them from New Look.<br />
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I also added in my swimming costumes, a cute top I got from the H&M Coachella collection and some hair ties. I always seem to forget hair ties and they're one of the most important things!<br />
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Next I got together my kimonos. I <b>love </b>kimonos, and they're just perfect for summer. You may remember the green one from my shopping haul the other day, and the grey one I've had for awhile now. I wear the grey one on nights out all the time and it's probably my favourite item of clothing. It fits in my little nightclub bag perfectly, which saves me on cloakroom fees!</div>
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Ok, apologies. I don't really iron my cotton clothes. The wrinkles come out when I wear them so I've never bothered, but now I realise how bad they look in this picture - ha!<br />
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These are just a couple of black essentials. A black t-shirt and a plain black dress. These are both super old but I consider them to be my core pieces in my wardrobe.<br />
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Last for clothing items was my shorts. I wear these Nike shorts a lot when I hang around the house. I did buy them for the gym but they're super super short and ride up my butt when I walk around a lot so I don't think they're all that practical for exercise. They're really comfy though and I think I'll use them as pyjama shorts when I'm away. The floral shorts were also from my summer haul.<br />
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I got the sparkly shorts from the kids section of TK Maxx. I think they're age 15 or something, but because they're quite stretchy they fit me just fine. These will be nice if I fancy a change from wearing black all day.<br />
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Lastly I got together my shoes. I bought the plimsoles and sandals only the other day because I don't really own summer shoes. I wore the heels on a night out last weekend and they were <b>super</b> comfortable. Like, surprisingly so. You can see where my toes have shaped the sole a little, which shows just how pillowy they are.<br />
I'm going to bring my Nike Air Force sneakers because they're the comfiest shoes I own and they'll be great for walking around all day sightseeing. They're also a bit of a statement, and they'll probably sparkle loads in the sun!<br />
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Are any of you going on holiday this year? Let me know in the comments!<br />
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- Alice x x xAlicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09055948337574952840noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796625634656553781.post-12129423527687233592015-07-01T22:04:00.001+01:002015-07-01T22:13:37.369+01:00Life circa 2015<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The only posts that I have done over the last year or so seems to be catch-up posts (lets get it overwith quickly: completed 4th semester at university, gotten a job and generally feel more grown up and put together by the minute - just kidding about the last part, I have no idea what I'm doing). And since it's summer and I have more time on my hands and Alice has seriously started blogging, I feel the need to post something.<br />
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The only problem is that the kind of posts that I like the most are the wordy lengthy posts. They're not exactly the most blogish. When it comes to blogs, I do tend to like the ones where the writing is kept short and to the point. Which is exactly what I'm bad at. Just look at this. Is there a purpose to my rambling right now? The answer to that question would have to be no. Writing for me tends to be a dictate of what I'm thinking at that moment. Along with a strong dislike towards re-writes and re-readings, my writing isn't exactly what you would call concrete, short and precise.<br />
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I started blogging when I was 13. That means that I've been doing it on-and-off for 8 years. I find that as I've grown more comfortable in the field, that my posts have also gotten a certain ease and therefor length. I guess you can say that I've discovered a personal writing style along the way. For me, it's crucial that what you read has a sense of personality. I'm a very private person and there's a true conflict for me with writing personal things online, so I always unconsciously try to make up for the personality lost topic wise in my writing style. <br />
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A personal voice makes a writer, and even though I'd never call myself an actual writer, and it could be argued that my voice is still in development (to which I would agree), I take pride in knowing that you can read this post, and get a sense of me. Of who I am. If you ever want to start a blog, what matters for me the most is not what you blog about but how you do it. The voice you instill in the writing makes and breaks it all.<br />
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Someone who truly does that for me, who has a true sense of personality in whatever she chooses to write about (although it doesn't hurt that her favorite topic happens to be the same as mine: fashion), is someone called Leandra Medine, also known as the Man Repeller. <br />
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Leandra writes about fashion in a serious, insider kind of way, but somehow she still manages to keep things fun. For me, it's not her huge knowledge about fashion that makes me love her blog, but the way that her writing portrays her goofy personality. She has inspired me to be less serious in more ways than one. Letting your personality utterly shine through in whatever you choose to do in life (not just in writing), is one of the best things you can ever do for yourself. </div>
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Consider this post an ode to personality, yours as much as my own - oh, and Leandra Medine's. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01185654598656870048noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796625634656553781.post-49063462667717790862015-07-01T13:34:00.000+01:002015-07-01T13:34:00.270+01:00My Summer Faves 2015Hey all!<br /><br />Happy July! This year is going <b>so</b> quickly. Today I thought I'd share with you a few of my favourite makeup products at the moment as the weather gets warmer.<br />
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I've had this BB cream for awhile now, and this is the second kind I've bought from Skin 79. I originally had their Hot Pink version, which I really liked as well as this one. This is a genuine BB cream, so unlike a lot of the creams you find in drugstores in the UK this BB cream isn't just a tinted moisturiser. This has SPF25 in it which is great for summer, and the coverage is very buildable. I like to use it as sort of a primer for my makeup when I want my skin to look really glowy, because this product is so moisturising and rich that my skin feels super super soft after every time I use it.<br />
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I also quite recently got this Nivea day cream. It was on sale at Tesco for something silly like £1.50, so I figured why not. It's a nice, rich moisturiser and doesn't feel too heavy on my skin. There's also a little SPF in it (15, I believe) and that's a nice bonus, particularly for when I go to the gym when I don't wear my foundation or BB cream with SPF.<br />
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Even more recently I picked up this Real Techniques Beauty Blender. I've not owned any kind of makeup sponge like this before, so it was a totally new experience for me. I actually love it, the finish on the skin is so natural and dewy (especially as I wet the sponge before use) and the shape is really good for getting in all the cracks. Obviously my foundation has stained the sponge, and it's shown up a lot more in the photograph but I guess it's not there to look pretty. It's to make <i>me </i>look pretty! And I sure think it does. It's definitely worth the money, as £5.99 really isn't bad at all.<br />
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And these are my favourite eye products. I love Maybelline Great Lash, it has a super firm wand and it's not too oversized either making for much more precise application. I always buy waterproof mascara because the rain in England is unreal on mascara, and I find that in general waterproof flakes less and lasts longer. I've also got Maybelline's gel liner, which is seriously good for the price. I've had this awhile and it lasts ages. It's so creamy and thick. I think it makes the perfect cat eye.<br />
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I have a massive obsession with brows at the moment, and I used eyebrow pencil for ages to do my brows. But since I dyed my hair black I've needed something a little different. I've had this elf eyebrow kit for <b>years</b>, and never really gone near it. And I'm so pleased I now have. The brow gel is the perfect colour for me, it's a nice, ashy, buildable brown and it applies perfectly with this Real Techniques concealer brush. The fine tip on the brush allows for me to create some little eyebrow hair strokes and gives a really natural finish.<br />
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So what are your favourite products for summer? Let me know in the comments!<br />
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- Alice x x xAlicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09055948337574952840noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796625634656553781.post-73376981165436445442015-06-26T14:29:00.001+01:002015-06-26T14:30:10.191+01:00Armpit Hair: How to Get Super Smooth Pits for Summer Hi guys!<br />
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So, here's an intimate topic: armpit hair. Most of us ladies have it, and most of us ladies go to some measure to remove it.<br />
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Personally, I always used to shave my pits, though over time I've found it to be annoying - particularly now that I've started taking Biotin, which makes hair grow that little bit faster. I have to shave my underarms at least once a day, and twice if I want a smooth finish for a night out or something. That's a lot of shaving, and shaving can irritate the skin a lot.<br />
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Another issue with shaving I've always <b>hated </b>has been that stage in between being stubble and smooth. That sort of "5 O'Clock shadow" effect if you will. I don't like it, and particularly for summer I would prefer it to be gone.<br />
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So let me introduce you to my favourite little gadget at the moment; the <b>Silk Epil 7 Epilator by Braun</b>. I've had this a couple of years now and I still think it's amazing. The charge lasts for hours and hours and you can use it in the shower too which is very useful, and I'll explain why in a bit.<br />
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It came with 3 attatchments for the head. A beginners head, which you see here, a plain head (which isn't a lot different, it just doesn't have the beads) and a detailer head which is about a third of the size of the one I have pictured. I'm fairly sure the reason for the rolling beads on this one is that it massages the skin and reduces the pain a little.<br />
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I also use the epilator on my legs in the summer. It doesn't hurt <i>half </i>as badly on your legs, it's more of a little pricking sensation than actual pain. I don't find that all the hairs get removed on my legs, so I shave as well as epilating, but doing the two together allows me to leave longer spaces between shaving and keeps my legs nice and smooth.<br />
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Oh, and if you're wondering.... I don't reccomend using it on the bikini area... <b>That </b>hurts more than being towed to hell with a rusty hook attatched your nipples.<br />
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I hope you enjoyed this post and maybe even found it useful!<br />
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<br />Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09055948337574952840noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796625634656553781.post-12151739579305131612015-06-22T20:01:00.002+01:002015-06-23T20:51:03.513+01:00Shopping Haul!Hi guys!<br />
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So I'm off to Mallorca on the 4th July (which is soooo soon, I'm very excited) and I needed to go shopping. Big time. My wardrobe consists of black, black, more black and absolutely nothing summery whatsoever. So today I stepped out and went on a well needed shopping trip with my girlies and picked up a few things!<br />
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I stumbled upon this kimono and I LOVE it. The only ones left were in size XL but I tried it on and the massiveness isn't that bad. I feel like a wise old shaman in it or something. The pattern is pretty ethnic but I found that it matched my nearly all black ensemble perfectly. £10 was a little expensive, to me, for a kimono, but I definitely think it was worth it quite simply because I <b>adore </b>it!<br />
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I also picked up a pair of plain black plimsoles, as I literally don't own any decent flat shoes. My checkered Vans are almost completely destroyed, they're full of holes and I get lectured by my boyfriend every time I wear them because they are so disgusting. These were only £3, and I'm sure they'll serve me well during the summer.<br />
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There were also these pretty floral shorts, which match my everything black wardrobe and are actually pretty girly for me. They were £4 so a pretty decent bargain as well if you ask me.<br />
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I felt like I needed a pair of sandals too. These are really cute, and not really that high considering they are heeled. I like chunky heels, and these are really really comfy. There's a padded effect on the sole, and maybe the wide fit helps? I'm not sure. I don't consider my feet to be wide but this was the only fit they came in.<br />
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Soooo swimwear. I don't really own any swimwear. Don't get me wrong, I love swimming, but I tend to borrow my mum's costume whenever I go. I figured for maximum tan coverage I'd have to invest in a couple of bikinis. I picked up this navy bikini for £3 (Primark, again) and this <b>stunning </b>black bikini top in H&M. It's so me it's unreal. It's the ultimate high-fashion-goth bikini top. I love it. At £12.99 it was more than I wanted to spend on just <i>one </i>segment of a bikini, but I know that I'd have walked away full of regret if I didn't buy it. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpvrBLl0tN-gIuFFgcF3yZkLHYyTQ19FFUb3yTQbHoBhjEK9DY6qF7kLB2Duyz3QD25ljcRh-hnnAJMMHoSYPvXQGou9Eq38QhOfodA1KzU-Fej8rTt16P6d8bDkESOov4lH6VQ5W7jAOE/s1600/Swimwear2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpvrBLl0tN-gIuFFgcF3yZkLHYyTQ19FFUb3yTQbHoBhjEK9DY6qF7kLB2Duyz3QD25ljcRh-hnnAJMMHoSYPvXQGou9Eq38QhOfodA1KzU-Fej8rTt16P6d8bDkESOov4lH6VQ5W7jAOE/s200/Swimwear2.jpg" width="200" /></a> Just because I'm so in love with this bikini top I had to add in some pictures of the back too. The straps are super thick - the design is very Herve Leger-esque actually. There's a small triangular cut-out part just between the bust, with some sheer fabric between. It's a nice touch. If I were brave enough, I'd wear this bikini out clubbing or something. It's just that awesome.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSPSAVOiejPZtZZABplsJ8z_gj39C0ynT9he5rCrV46sw4L5cQdla8O3VmsNwp3AxB3T__JE1c40yfacKpW0ZGIRJjd18xTrg8LntL4weca_QmwExUOm34C8-pSJsNSllFrvTBKRQ1iuce/s1600/Swimwear3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSPSAVOiejPZtZZABplsJ8z_gj39C0ynT9he5rCrV46sw4L5cQdla8O3VmsNwp3AxB3T__JE1c40yfacKpW0ZGIRJjd18xTrg8LntL4weca_QmwExUOm34C8-pSJsNSllFrvTBKRQ1iuce/s200/Swimwear3.jpg" width="200" /></a>You'll also noticed I've popped some suncream into that photo. Suncream is soooo important (as I'm sure you all know) and I'm <b>so</b> pale that I would probably turn to ash if I wasn't wearing it. I got factor 30. This wasn't because I don't want to tan, it was because I know that I am very, very likely to burn. Factor 30 isn't sun <b>block</b>, so I'll still be able to bronze nicely without coming back looking like a lobster. You may be wondering why I chose kid's suncream. It's literally because it's £1 cheaper than the adult alternative. I don't know why, but I wasn't about to pass up saving a pound for slightly more adult packaging. <br />
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Lastly, I went into Hollister. Hollister isn't usually my thing, but I do appreciate the softness of their t-shirts. My boyfriend buys a lot of shirts from there, and I looooooove the texture. This long sleeved shirt is super soft, and I like the contrast of the tight fitting sleeves and the looseness of the middle. I chose the darker version, as there was another style which had more of a focus on the white stripes. This was on sale, so I only paid £7.99 which is extremely reasonable if you ask me, for such good quality fabric. This will be nice for the cooler, summery evenings and it shouldn't get too hot as it's not overly fitted. I really like that the sleeves are super long too, I have a habit of pulling my sleeves down over my hands anyway, so this will save me stretching the fabric. <br />
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So after all this, I picked up some painting gear and a few other nick nacks before heading to Nandos to fill up on delicious spicy chicken (mmmmmm...)<br />
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What will you be buying for summer? What's your favourite summer outfit? Let me know in the comments!<br />
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PS. I'm Kylie Jenner today ;)<br />
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<br />Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09055948337574952840noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796625634656553781.post-55804994371215961912015-06-21T21:08:00.001+01:002015-06-23T20:51:43.746+01:00Beauty: The Alex Vause Effect<a href="http://images.tvnz.co.nz/tvnz_images/tv2/programmes/orange_is_the_new_black/portrait_size/alex.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://images.tvnz.co.nz/tvnz_images/tv2/programmes/orange_is_the_new_black/portrait_size/alex.jpg" height="200" width="156" /></a>Hi all!<br />
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Back again, and this time it's not been months!<br />
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So Orange is the New Black's 3rd season was released in full on Netflix the other day.. And I've already binge watched all 13 episodes. It was awesome.<br />
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Every time I watch OITNB I become more and more enthralled with Alex Vause. Her character is incredibly sultry. I love her geek-chic-rockabilly-goth vibe and Laura Prepon's deep, husky voice. There's something about her that's just plain sexy.<br />
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Since watching the series I've dyed my hair black (unintentionally, for the record), started to wear my glasses again (they're cool now. Alex Vause made them cool.) and started to work a thick, black feline flick on my eyelids. I just love her look, and the best part is that it's simple.<br />
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Perhaps we could all learn something from Ms Vause?<br />
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Over and out,<br />
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- Alice x x x<br />
<br />Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09055948337574952840noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796625634656553781.post-62391965408955237032015-01-02T15:36:00.000+00:002015-01-02T15:48:45.333+00:00Procrastination made me do it <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I'm working on my second exam paper out of three within one month, so I think it's safe to say that I've done a lot of procrastinating as of late. Here's the things I'm planning on buying and/or saving up for the next following months. My so called fear of color kind of shines through. I just always seem to be drawn towards neutrals. I'm all about quality over quantity and that always demands a bit more thoughtful planning. Not that I mind. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01185654598656870048noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796625634656553781.post-77624822433782108762014-11-04T21:23:00.001+00:002014-11-06T13:34:27.995+00:00A Two months recap<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Ok, so. Two months happened. Yeah. That happened. I guess I went off the blogging grid. Or fell off. Or possibly got harpooned off, since it took me about two months to find my way back here.<br />
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Lets start with a life status: I'm alright. I'm alive. Have a pulse and the whole schibang.<br />
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Status on life: I moved out, started on third semester at uni and generally tried to the whirlwind that is survive life.<br />
I seem to be incapable of writing a post with a purpose in mind at this blog, so this post is just to let everyone out there, that I haven't forgotten about this place.<br />
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The truth is that Alice and I made this blog in the summer, where we both had more time. But we also made the blog at a time where we both drawn to Stardoll more powerfully than we had been for a while. But as summer ended we both went back to our lives and the site and everything with it got a smaller place in our consciousness and of our time. As it should be. As a person who spent a big part of her teenage years in front of the screen, I've realized the importance of actual human contact and the immense value it has, compared to human contact through dolls. For a period my teenage life was going along before my eyes, but I didn't see it, because I was looking into the screen in front of me. I've missed a lot of experiences that way. There are things I regret. Times I wish I had been a bit braver and dared to be young, bold and stupid. Instead I'm just always so darn sensible, thoughtful and calm. Maybe I'm just an older soul, or maybe I found a safe place and was afraid to leave.<br />
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Either way I found my way out. It'll never be the same again. I'm a so-called grown up now. Or a semi-grown up. Kinda grown-up. Growing up.<br />
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Please leave me a comment in the comment section, telling me what you have been up to for the past two months. I'd honestly love to know. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01185654598656870048noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796625634656553781.post-7052203472625511102014-05-17T23:13:00.000+01:002014-05-17T23:27:16.870+01:00A Letter to Myself<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Dear Emma,<br />
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I regret to inform you that your immune system has failed you. And it hasn't just failed you once, but twice. In <b>one week</b>. It's like the saying "fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me" - except it's all shame on your immune system. I guess that the important thing is that you have not died, you've just become someone who has the mental capacity of a cooked vegetable.<br />
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You've been spending the majority of this week in bed, not really being bothered to do anything. The week before that you were in Berlin, where you also had your first exam for this semester. Maybe you picked up something there that knocked you out cold in the first round. And then you could've picked up something here as well.. I don't know really. All I know is, that you were fine on Wednesday and then bam! It's Thursday evening and Emma is feeling kinda not so good once again.<br />
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You haven't really seen a lot of people this week. What you have seen a lot of, is your room and everything that's even remotely interesting on TV. You must be kind of depressed at your the zombiefied stage of life right now, which does not surprise me. I, myself, am just writing to keep sane. Ernest Hemingway once said that writing is where you just sit and bleed. I think I have yet to experience that feeling through writing, although I'm sure you think you've experienced something similar in general this week.<br />
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In the end, I must have you swear Emma, that you will try to write with a point in hand sometime soon, and not just write because the feeling comes over you. Everyone else's posts seems so much more coherent than yours. I guess you're just the one that just blabs about whatever comes to your mind.<br />
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Get over it Emma, and get a better immune system.<br />
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Sincerly, Emma.<br />
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PS. It's seriously weird that Alice and you always are ill at the same time. It's borderline creepy. No. It is creepy. I don't know who, but someone should look into this phenomenon. If you read this Alice, then stop freaking Emma out by being ill when she is. This *viral infection* (get it? Alice's joke, I just stole it) is creeping everyone out. Get well soon, you crazy person. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01185654598656870048noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796625634656553781.post-46329881724844262202014-05-03T11:31:00.002+01:002014-05-03T11:31:47.046+01:00Meet Your HeroesThe title of this post seems contradictory, no?<br />
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I'm sure you all are aware of the saying that you should <i><b>never </b></i>meet your heroes; under the 'guise that you'll always be bitterly disappointed. And I'm sure that's true for some people. <br />
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I met one of my heroes the other day. I was invited to meet with my favourite games developer team, which was not only awesome, but also an experience I will keep with me for life.<br />
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It began with a simple conference. Anyone was invited to this, and I and a team of 5 other '<i>hardcore</i>' fans were all planning to meet up and go together. Before the conference we had a meal (I was late, so when I say 'me' I mean 'everyone else'!) with one of the key team members - he was actually one of the co-founders of the company. A quiet man, though very humble. He acknowledged a conversation we had had on Twitter a few days before about dodgy train toilets - it was so weird to realise he knew me!<br />
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At the meal I also met the other fans. I had spoken to three of them online before and they were all outstandingly lovely. I also had the pleasure of meeting another fan and the husband of one that I had already met. They were all so friendly, it felt as if I'd known them for years right off the bat.<br />
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After the meal we all headed off to the conference. Charles (the 'big cheese' of the company) came and said hello to some of the fans he had met before, and the developer who had a meal with us slinked into the background and 'pretended' he wasn't a part of the team; all the while making sly, amusing comments as Charles spoke to the audience.<br />
The conference lasted for about an hour. We recieved comic books and had them signed by key members of the team before we all headed off once more to go to an after party that we had been specially invited to attend.<br />
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This was where the magic really happened.<br />
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As we made our way from the conference to the BAFTA house (yes, the BAFTA house!) we all discussed how nervous and excited we were. Some of my new friends had already met the team, and others had not. All were equally thrilled to be meeting them. As we entered the building we immediately felt out of place. We were *not* in formal dress, nor were we celebrities. As we neared the reception we were unsure as to whether we would even be let in....<br />
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.... Before the lovely man behind the desk said 'Ah, you must be the fans' and pointed us in the direction of a small function room with an open bar.<br />
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As we congregated in a small circle, not really knowing how welcome we were, a small woman we all knew to be Charles' wife came over and greeted us warmly. She asked us to get ourselves a drink, make ourselves comfortable and generally made us all feel like we belonged there. Eventually we were introduced to almost all the team members we already knew.<br />
<br />I was recognised by a couple for being active on the forums and submitting fan art. Everyone was truly wonderful; they were all lovely people.<br />
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And it is for that reason I implore you to take opportunities like this. I almost didn't go due to having to travel to London alone, but I am <b>so </b>pleased I took that risk. My cheeks hurt as I travelled home because I had been smiling so much that day.<br />
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I thoroughly enjoyed myself, and it makes me feel warm inside knowing that not only have I <i>met </i>my heroes, I have also befriended them.<br />
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<b>So who are your heroes? And given the chance would you meet them? Let me know in the comments!</b><br />
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- Alice x x x<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*pictures taken by Barry Banks. I'm wearing a Vibe (brand from Topshop) leather jacket and Gucci scarf if anyone's wondering ;)</span>Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09055948337574952840noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796625634656553781.post-16872090012757275172014-04-27T21:57:00.003+01:002014-04-27T21:57:39.899+01:00Mortality<h4>
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I have a part-time job in a nursing home. I work alternately as a housekeeper and supper chef on Saturdays and Sundays. This August will mark the second year I've been working there, and I really do thoroughly enjoy my job.<br />
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You're probably thinking "why is she talking about her dumb job on here?" but bear with me. I have a point.<br />
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In room 12 we had a resident called Victor. He was 99, although due to how sprightly and 'with it' he was I could never quite believe that. He had scruffy gray hair and wore a lot of beige. He reminded me of my uncle with his laid back, nonchalant attitude. He wouldn't care if I made his coffee wrong, he'd drink it anyway. All in all he was a wonderful, humble old man with a big heart.<br />
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On occasion, when I was in the adjacent room 11 cleaning, I would hear him sing 'you are my sunshine' to himself. It was - for lack of better words - adorable; and to this day I have difficulty even thinking of the tune without being haunted in some way.<br />
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On Christmas day in 2013, Victor passed away suddenly at about 11am - two hours before my shift started that day. When I was told the news I was heartbroken. We all were. As someone who's main job is to cater for dying people, we aren't usually so affected by death, but for Victor we all grieved. He made a mark on me that will probably remain for a lifetime.<br />
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And while I was at work today preparing the suppers, a dark thought came to my mind. <i>What if I don't make my mark like Victor did?</i> What if I'm not the kind of person that leaves such a presence behind? Sure, I've worked hard to get where I am. I'm a decent artist (though still learning) and I've established myself a good reputation online. I've met with my favourite games developer, and I still have a long stretch (hopefully) of life ahead of me to achieve even more.<br />
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But I never knew about Victor's achievements. All I knew was that he was 99, he had a little wife from some eastern European country and that he liked beige. It was just the way he <i><b>was </b></i>that made such an impact on me. He had a specific way of being. Of viewing the world. <br />
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Mortality seems irrelevant when one considers how people live on even through death. Look at Marilyn Monroe; she died long before any of us were even born and yet we know exactly who she is, what she did and why she was just so charming. Maybe in the future we'll hear about Justin Beiber and Kristen Stewart in a similar way; though I somewhat doubt that. I think Marilyn had a charm that made her memorable. Just look at how fun she is; her wide, girlish grin and flirty attitude. It's magnetic.<br />
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So my question to you is this: what immortal mark will <i><b>you </b></i>leave on the world? Will you use your kindness to touch the lives of others, or equip a specific talent to leave your own personal stamp behind? Let me know in the comments section, I'd like to know<br />
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- Alice x x xAlicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09055948337574952840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796625634656553781.post-37308491296931930332014-04-19T17:33:00.000+01:002014-04-22T17:10:03.297+01:00Write Damnit <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I don't really know what went wrong. I won't make an excuse. I hate it when people give the old "<i>I'm so sorry that I haven't written in a while. I've been like super busy!</i>". How many times have you, honestly, read something along those lines? Honestly. I couldn't answer the question myself, because I've never counted (how sad would that even be?) and I'm sure the number would be depressingly high.<br />
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It's the easter holidays though, and I should have had plenty of time to write something. But I have no clever topic for us to discuss. Maybe it'll come to me. I'm mostly just writing this out of frustration. Running your own blog is very much a love/hate relationship. So is running any project though. I refuse to let myself slip on this one. I will write. I'll write myself out of writers block or whatever this is.<br />
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In the Boreads club there has been a lot of suggestions to what we could write about. All of them great and inspirational. And whilst Alice and I will try to use them as best as we can, I couldn't help to glimpse a tendency that this blog may be encouraging. We talk about the golden days. Heck, my last post was mostly about those old times. Where we were all just a bunch of kids, causing drama and trying to find ourselves. But do we really want those days back? Do we even really know what was so special about them? Isn't it really just like when you were a kid and the summer was always sunny and christmas was white? Looking back at the past, don't we tend to forget all the bad things, and just remember the good?<br />
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I know this all sounds so very Carrie Bradshaw of me, but it seems to me that more and more people are openly talking about how they want the so called golden days back. I guess for a very long time, you could have included me on that list. There's this whole new community out there (primarily on Facebook Alice tells me) of blogs and magazines. And I can't even be bothered to look into it. It would be so much easier if we just didn't have to address this whole new community, but if things just went back to drama-gossip blogs and there's-a-new-hot-buys-dress posts. And I guess it would be fun and exciting for a while, if Perez started the blog again and if Style posted a new issue. But, what I've really been thinking about is, is it really what we want?<br />
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For a while I thought it was what I wanted. But I don't think so anymore. I have more faith in us than that. The whole reason that people started blogging and then making magazines in the first place, is because we are creative people who are looking for new artistic areas to explore and boundaries to push. After all, most of us were teenagers. But taking two steps back is no way to move forward. Let the new members dabble with blogs posts and try their luck with magazines. I'm a veteran, I'm not going back to that war. I'm moving forward and making writing posts that have more to them than the shallow things that used to fill blogs in the golden days my new project. We have to keep moving forward. This can be the Stardoll renaissance, as long as we don't strive backwards, but take what we learned back then to help us move forward.<br />
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PS. Happy easter everyone!<br />
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PPS. Alice and I are working on some brand new ideas (get excited) and some posts which we are going to co-write. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01185654598656870048noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796625634656553781.post-5215757733585328722014-04-09T20:40:00.000+01:002014-04-12T16:10:11.702+01:006 Years and Counting<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="text-align: left;">I have been a member of Stardoll since November '07. That's 6 and a half years. I was 13 when I joined and recently turned 20. So basically, I have been a member of Stardoll all of the years that I have been a teenager. When I could be out rebelling against my parents by sneaking out to hang out with my friends, I was mostly at home. In front of my computer on Skype. Giggling, even though I was the only person in the room. In the so called "golden days" of Stardoll (around '08-'10), I would mostly be in at least one group chat and be talking to at least a couple of people on the side as well. Now-a-days the only people I talk to on Skype are family members and Alice. I still have over a 100 contacts, a reminder of the days where Skype was a blaze with Stardoll members. Days where I was often "invisble", simply because too many people would contact me if they knew I was online. </span></div>
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Behind Skype, my internet browser would be open, and on it, would be Stardoll. The website itself and most likely several Stardoll related blogs would be open in different windows. I would check for the news, I would check for the gossip, and I would check to see if there was something with my name in it. Yes, I did that. Remember guys, I was like 15. And 15 year-olds want to be popular. Even if it's on a virtual site. So being mentioned on blogs like Perez Hilton of Stardoll was huge for me. And something you'd freak out about with your online friends.<br />
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There can be so many people out there, who likes to criticize the fraction of the Stardoll members who became known as Elites, but to be completely honest with you guys, it was awesome. I know, I know, putting other members down, making other people feel like their worth less and yada yada. I get it. But like everything in life, things are just not that black and white. For me, personally, it was amazing. Simply because I just wasn't the most popular person in real life at that time. Stardoll gave me a chance to feel what it's like to be popular, to have people knowing your name everywhere (I loved this) and wanting you to be a part of their projects (wasn't always the biggest fan of this, but it was flattering). I know that some people weren't proud to be called an elite (honestly, I just think that everyone was just saying this publicly. I think, deep down, they liked it.). And you may frown at me and call me stuck up. And maybe, I am out of line. But the truth is, that I honestly don't know what it was like being on the outside looking in at that time. I only know what it was like for me at that time, and so my views on certain things will be different from the norm.<br />
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The subject of this post was mainly suppose to be about what it is that keeps us coming back to Stardoll, but I guess I've strayed a bit off topic. That happens, please bare with me. <br />
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The reason I kept coming back to Stardoll, besides this feeling of popularity it gave me for a few years, is not Stardoll. By this I mean, it is not the site itself. I honestly never cared that much about the dress-ups, and changing my medoll's outfit is not the reason I keep logging on. What makes me keep coming back to Stardoll are all these amazing projects that people make about this site. And of course the amazing people in themselves is a good enough reason. It's the friends and it's the projects. Those are the things that inspire me and keeps me coming back for more. Stardoll is not just a site for "fame, fashion and friends", it's a site of creativity. I know that a lot of people that join Stardoll as teenagers, and the site and its members helps them find who they really are. Through the site, we become aware of our own personal style, and its outside projects pushes us to find and nourish our own creative streaks. I don't think I would have found out how much I like writing things like this, if it wasn't for Stardoll. The projects and the friends that we make down the line helps us grow and evolve. They make us more creative and they give us a free space to have a bit of fun and just be teenage girls. We grow as persons through Stardoll and in that process, Stardoll becomes a part of who we are. We keep coming back to this site because we've gotten used to this free creative space, where we can hang out with people who shares our interests. Or at least, that's why I think we keep coming back.<br />
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Ps. <i>Shot-out to <a href="http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=6220257" target="_blank">EMILYmileyrocks</a> for the idea behind this post! If you have any of your own suggestions as to what we could write about, click <a href="http://www.stardoll.com/en/clubs/forum.php?id=5547253&topicId=38277446" target="_blank">here</a>. </i><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01185654598656870048noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796625634656553781.post-12831783442939089512014-03-31T15:08:00.000+01:002014-03-31T15:08:37.906+01:00Paris<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's a clear evening, the air feels crisp outside and you would probably be able to see the stars, if it wasn't for the fact that this is Paris. A city dealing with smog like never before. Nevertheless it is a beautiful, borderline romantic evening, as Alice and I stroll down Rue du Temple. This isn't a romantic escape. Alice and I are not dating, despite want some people may or may not think. This trip stands a cultural pilgrimage. Paris is more than just the epicenter of romance. It's culture, art and cheese. Three things Alice and I both really, really appreciate.<br />
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It's been a long day. We've spent the majority of it wondering around the Louvre, hustling and bustling to get a glimpse of Mona Lisa and adoring both Monet and Manet. After leaving the old palace, we dragged our sore feet to Forum des Halles, for some much needed window shopping. With a café au lait in hand, we headed up Rue de Turbigo to Rue du Temple where we now found ourselves. At the end of the street lies Place de la République, which is where we're heading.<br />
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Sitting down in a quaint cafe by the square, Alice and I each order a tomato soup and a glass of lemonade. As we eat and talk, people walk past us outside. Chic Parisians in wool coats and Chanel bags. A city in constant movement. The Eiffel Tower is glittering in the crisp air somewhere not far away. At Montmartre the artists are packing up their little stores and the tourists are on their way back to their hotels. Alice and I sit still and wonder. Modern life on the Boulevards, red wine and cheese. Paris moves and glitters.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01185654598656870048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796625634656553781.post-30559606896717349002014-03-28T09:30:00.001+00:002014-03-28T09:30:16.096+00:00Four Years<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Four years ago from today the S/S issue of Fierce Magazine was published. Giving it a shout-out, cause these things are like milestones for Alice and I. Don't worry, the next couple of posts will be a bit more thought through than this. But for now, this is all I got time for because, oh yeah, it also happens to be my 20th birthday today. So, I'm off to behave like I didn't just turn 20 (!) and are all grown up.<br />
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Welcome ye faithful ones!<br />
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You have now entered the crazy world of <b>Boreads</b>, run by the mystical Alice and Emma. <br />
In our magical universe you shall get an insight into our thoughts, experiments and projects.<br />
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May the gods be ever in your favor.</div>
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