It's almost New Year's, guys, and you know what that means! We're all going to go soft and nostalgic and remember the best and worst moments of 2011.
Well, screw the worst. Today I'm going to bring to you the best dress and the best pair of heels of 2011. Drumroll, please.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
The Holidays: Gifts, Relatives, All Of That Crap
Oh, yeah. Christmas happened, people, and because I'm me, Christmas happened with a bang. Seriously. The relatives we were supposed to be celebrating at? Yeah, their vacation house BURNED DOWN. They flew down there on a pretty much last-nanosecond flight and came back exactly one day before Christmas. And therefore couldn't prepare anything.
Then, standard oh-shit-I-have-to-deal-with-that-one-relative-I-can't-really-stand stuff, which actually wasn't that bad this year. Of course it wasn't good, but I'll take what I can get, thank you very much.
Also, there's a list of some of the awesome things I got this year, all highly awesome. Some books, a wallet, a purse - it all sounds bland, but wait for it. Wait for it.
Then, standard oh-shit-I-have-to-deal-with-that-one-relative-I-can't-really-stand stuff, which actually wasn't that bad this year. Of course it wasn't good, but I'll take what I can get, thank you very much.
Also, there's a list of some of the awesome things I got this year, all highly awesome. Some books, a wallet, a purse - it all sounds bland, but wait for it. Wait for it.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Another Ad Got Pulled For Being Too Fake
And this time, it's with Taylor Swift! (Side note: am I the only one who was getting really sick of all that little-miss-perfect-Taylor-Swift stuff?)
So, let's look back at all the (recent) ads that have gotten pulled for being JUST TOO PHOTOSHOPPED.
So, let's look back at all the (recent) ads that have gotten pulled for being JUST TOO PHOTOSHOPPED.
Monday, December 19, 2011
DIY Ring Made Using Christmas Baubles, Wire
Hey guys! So I got a little crafty this weekend, and made myself a ring using exactly two things ... green craft wire and a Christmas bauble! (Yes, this all happened while I was attempting to decorate).
Anyway, here are pictures of the supplies. I used the green wire (which doesn't have to be green, of course) to make the actual ring, and the bauble for the "jewel".
Now, this is the interesting part. I didn't actually use the bauble, more the hook-attachment thing. Look at the picture of the red bauble down there. You see the big, round, red bauble, you see some tree branches.
You also see that golden thing on top of the bauble, which is there to connect the hook to the bauble.
That's the "jewel". One of my hook/bauble connectors had broken off from the bauble AND somehow lost the hook, too. And then I made the major discover that you could bend that connecter piece, because it's made of a really bend-able metal. Anyway, you know how it's shaped kind of like fat pipe without a bottom? Okay. So I took the "sides" of it and bended them up, thereby flattening the bauble-hook connecter into a pretty awesome shape.
So far, so good. So much for the jewel. Now let's move the ring made of wire. I got myself about 3 inches worth of wire. Then I took one end, and starting there, wrapped it around my finger, bending it so it fit somewhat decently. When the wire met the end again, there was (obviously) some left, which I then bent outwards. The entire situation looked kind of like a Q.
Okay. Now please understand that the flattened "jewel" had a hole in the middle where the missing hook was supposed to me. I proceeded to thread the sticking-out wire end through that hole, and then I pushed the jewel down so it was basically there where I wanted it to be in the end.
Note: you have to take the wire-thing OFF for this.
Then, I just took the wire that was sticking out of the connecter piece and bent it outwards (to the side of the "jewel"), where I then bent it back under the jewel, back to the wire ring, creating a loop around the "jewel". Then I wrapped the loosed wire end around the ring, making sure to bend it outwards so it didn't end up stabbing my finger when I wore my newly-created ring.
Here are some pictures that I think will make you understand and also totally like this ring:
This is how the ring looks on my hand.
Cool, huh?
And this is a close-up, where you can see the wire loop. In this picture, the wire is still green so you can see it better. I've actually painted the wire silver using nail polish in the meantime. A smart idea would be to start with a wire of the same color as your bauble-attachment-thing. Is there actually an official name for that? I guess I'll never know.
Anyway, here are pictures of the supplies. I used the green wire (which doesn't have to be green, of course) to make the actual ring, and the bauble for the "jewel".
Now, this is the interesting part. I didn't actually use the bauble, more the hook-attachment thing. Look at the picture of the red bauble down there. You see the big, round, red bauble, you see some tree branches.
That's the "jewel". One of my hook/bauble connectors had broken off from the bauble AND somehow lost the hook, too. And then I made the major discover that you could bend that connecter piece, because it's made of a really bend-able metal. Anyway, you know how it's shaped kind of like fat pipe without a bottom? Okay. So I took the "sides" of it and bended them up, thereby flattening the bauble-hook connecter into a pretty awesome shape.
So far, so good. So much for the jewel. Now let's move the ring made of wire. I got myself about 3 inches worth of wire. Then I took one end, and starting there, wrapped it around my finger, bending it so it fit somewhat decently. When the wire met the end again, there was (obviously) some left, which I then bent outwards. The entire situation looked kind of like a Q.
Okay. Now please understand that the flattened "jewel" had a hole in the middle where the missing hook was supposed to me. I proceeded to thread the sticking-out wire end through that hole, and then I pushed the jewel down so it was basically there where I wanted it to be in the end.
Note: you have to take the wire-thing OFF for this.
Then, I just took the wire that was sticking out of the connecter piece and bent it outwards (to the side of the "jewel"), where I then bent it back under the jewel, back to the wire ring, creating a loop around the "jewel". Then I wrapped the loosed wire end around the ring, making sure to bend it outwards so it didn't end up stabbing my finger when I wore my newly-created ring.
Here are some pictures that I think will make you understand and also totally like this ring:
This is how the ring looks on my hand.
Cool, huh?
And this is a close-up, where you can see the wire loop. In this picture, the wire is still green so you can see it better. I've actually painted the wire silver using nail polish in the meantime. A smart idea would be to start with a wire of the same color as your bauble-attachment-thing. Is there actually an official name for that? I guess I'll never know.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Songs I Love: Flo Rida, Nelly Furtado, Jay Sean
Hey guys! To make up for all the times I've taken forever to post one of my Songs I Love posts, I've brought you another one right away. We've got All Good Things (Come to an End) by Nelly Furtado, Down by Jay Sean and R.O.O.T.S. by Flo Rida. Rock it
Dear Best Friends' Girlfriend: Why I Don't Like You
I found this little gem online today. (Ergo, not mine). Here, a brave and daring young gentleman shows his best friend's girlfriend exactly WHY he hates her. In the form of a PowerPoint presentation, which is pure awesomeness.
Also, there are graphs.
Also, there are graphs.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Songs I Love: Jason Derulo Special
If you thought that in this special Jason Derulo post you'd hear about some of his new songs, you're wrong. Because I love, and I'll repeat that, love the unpopular ones from his old album. Here are three:
1. Blind
Sweet, with a piano background. Here it is, people:
2. What If
3. Strobelight
This one isn't on any album and Itunes doesn 't have it (I think), but that doesn't change the fact that it's awesome!
1. Blind
Sweet, with a piano background. Here it is, people:
2. What If
3. Strobelight
This one isn't on any album and Itunes doesn 't have it (I think), but that doesn't change the fact that it's awesome!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Rebecca Black: Person of Interest
Rebecca Black has a new song, guys!
And now for the real news: it's not even that bad. The lyrics are a little awkward and partially repetitive, but I swear, her voice is okay. Check out the music video below and make up your own mind.
And now for the real news: it's not even that bad. The lyrics are a little awkward and partially repetitive, but I swear, her voice is okay. Check out the music video below and make up your own mind.
Friday, December 2, 2011
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy I
Most of you will know of this Google trick:
Enter "what is the answer to life, the universe, and everything" as a search word, and the calculator pops up and informs you that the answer to this is 42. Obviously.
That's from a book. Not that Google spits out that answer, but that the answer is 42. The book is insanely famous, and 4 books come after it. Technically 5, but the fifth was written by Eoin Colfer, the Artemis Fowl author, and so I actually don't really count that book as a part of The Series. (Yes, I just capitalized that so it would seem important and meaningful and also because it was fun). We're talking about The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, who is very much dead.
Here's a picture of him that I think makes him look like a very friendly person indeed:
Now you can better imagine him, and I can go on. If you feel that my writing style is somewhat strange today, it's because I've started reading The Guide, as I will now start calling it, and it (The Guide) is capitalized because it is still a title, albeit a shortened one, and I do not feel like using italics every time I write The Guide, damn it!
Do forgive me for my rant.
God, I can't believe I just wrote that. It sounds so weird. "Do forgive me". That's something a British person would say.
No offense to the British, of course.
Anyway. Let's focus. Stay on track. Not discuss British accents.
I'm telling you about The Guide because I myself am reading The Guide. Well, not directly The Guide, okay, yes, I'm reading The Guide, but ... okay. Let's simplify this. I am reading The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, which is merely a big book with many, waifer-thin (I'm talking Bible page thin) pages - 815 numbered ones, if you really must know.
It contains all 5 of the original, real, Douglas Adams books that follow each other. Their names are not important right now. It also contains an introduction by a certain Neil Gaiman, who I've never heard of, but it said in the book that he is (was?) the (quote): bestselling author of novels like American Gods and Neverwhere (end of quote). There was also some other stuff about graphic novels and a history of Douglas Adams and The Guide, which is probably why he (Gaiman) was chosen to do the introduction. The first title sounded damn familiar to me (the one with the Gods). I'm not looking it up on Wikipedia, though. I've got The Pact firmly in place, thank you. (If you don't know, what The Pact is, check out the Buffy posts I did a while back. The Pact has nothing to do with The Guide. Now relax.)
*Hint: please be aware that in this post, I'm not discussing the book's actual contents with you. I'll do that in later posts. Notice how there is an "I" in this post's title, meaning that the next post in this series will be of the same name but with a "II". Roman numerals, you know?*
So back to our 815 numbered pages, 144 of which belong to the The Guide, I presume, because it says here that the next story starts on page 145, and certainly the publishers would have the decency to start a new book on a new page. I'm currently on Bible-thin page 113, which means I don't have too much left to go. I'd tell you how many pages I still have to read to finish The Guide (which is a reference to the Hitchhikers's Guide, not the Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide, please be aware of that). But I have a headache and therefore don't want to do math in my head, and finding an online calculator seems like too much effort to me at the moment.
To make this post more visual (it's been a lot of text and one picture of Douglas Adams up to now), I've included a picture of the cover of The Ultimate Guide, which is not to be confused with The Guide, like I've said before. This is what it looks like: (not my picture, found it online)
There it is, my paperback clunker that bends easily because of it's 815 numbered, extemely thin pages. I'll get back to you on it's contents one of these days.
Enter "what is the answer to life, the universe, and everything" as a search word, and the calculator pops up and informs you that the answer to this is 42. Obviously.
That's from a book. Not that Google spits out that answer, but that the answer is 42. The book is insanely famous, and 4 books come after it. Technically 5, but the fifth was written by Eoin Colfer, the Artemis Fowl author, and so I actually don't really count that book as a part of The Series. (Yes, I just capitalized that so it would seem important and meaningful and also because it was fun). We're talking about The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, who is very much dead.
Here's a picture of him that I think makes him look like a very friendly person indeed:
Do forgive me for my rant.
God, I can't believe I just wrote that. It sounds so weird. "Do forgive me". That's something a British person would say.
No offense to the British, of course.
Anyway. Let's focus. Stay on track. Not discuss British accents.
I'm telling you about The Guide because I myself am reading The Guide. Well, not directly The Guide, okay, yes, I'm reading The Guide, but ... okay. Let's simplify this. I am reading The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, which is merely a big book with many, waifer-thin (I'm talking Bible page thin) pages - 815 numbered ones, if you really must know.
It contains all 5 of the original, real, Douglas Adams books that follow each other. Their names are not important right now. It also contains an introduction by a certain Neil Gaiman, who I've never heard of, but it said in the book that he is (was?) the (quote): bestselling author of novels like American Gods and Neverwhere (end of quote). There was also some other stuff about graphic novels and a history of Douglas Adams and The Guide, which is probably why he (Gaiman) was chosen to do the introduction. The first title sounded damn familiar to me (the one with the Gods). I'm not looking it up on Wikipedia, though. I've got The Pact firmly in place, thank you. (If you don't know, what The Pact is, check out the Buffy posts I did a while back. The Pact has nothing to do with The Guide. Now relax.)
*Hint: please be aware that in this post, I'm not discussing the book's actual contents with you. I'll do that in later posts. Notice how there is an "I" in this post's title, meaning that the next post in this series will be of the same name but with a "II". Roman numerals, you know?*
So back to our 815 numbered pages, 144 of which belong to the The Guide, I presume, because it says here that the next story starts on page 145, and certainly the publishers would have the decency to start a new book on a new page. I'm currently on Bible-thin page 113, which means I don't have too much left to go. I'd tell you how many pages I still have to read to finish The Guide (which is a reference to the Hitchhikers's Guide, not the Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide, please be aware of that). But I have a headache and therefore don't want to do math in my head, and finding an online calculator seems like too much effort to me at the moment.
To make this post more visual (it's been a lot of text and one picture of Douglas Adams up to now), I've included a picture of the cover of The Ultimate Guide, which is not to be confused with The Guide, like I've said before. This is what it looks like: (not my picture, found it online)
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Twilight And Justin Bieber Jokes Are Going Too Far
Unless you're living all alone, in a shell, without any contact to other human beings and without an internet connection, you've seen all of the Twilight and Justin Bieber jokes out there. I think it's going a little bit too far. I mean, it seems like each one is split into two camps: absolute haters and absolute fans. There is no middle line.
And I am a middle-line person.
I read the Twilight books and liked them, I watched the movies and thought they were so-so. I thought the main characters in Twilight were stupid: Edward is a freaky, emotionless and possessive stalker-type and Bella is generally a weak character who doesn't know what she wants. The characters I liked were Leah and Rosalie, because they seemed strong-willed, tough and somewhat badass to me. The Emmett-Rosalie pairing was good enough, and I thought Leah/Jacob wasn't a bad idea either. Of course, these characters are only minor ones, and don't try to tell me that "Rosalie's story gets explored in Eclipse" because honestly? I don't want a minute worth of background information. I want a heroine who is more like Rosalie or Leah.
You can see that I'm not an enemy of the Twilight series, but I'm not a crazed super fan. (Evidence: haven't seen Breaking Dawn yet, don't know if I ever will. Also, hate main characters with a passion).
But let's move on to Justin Bieber. I think his haircut used to be girl-ish, before he cut it all off. With the shorter hair I think he's just ugly. I think his face is too much baby and too little sexy male singer, but we can't change our faces, can we? However, we can change our clothes, and I must say, Justin wears really ugly crap. Don't try to argue with me here; just look at some pictures of the guy and shudder.
I think Justin Bieber lacks intellect. He doesn't know what German is. Watch the video:
Germany is one of the bigger countries in the world. Next to France, it's one of the big guys in the EU. Do you know what the European Union is, Justin Bieber? No?
I mean, come on. Even if he hasn't heard of Germany in Geography, what about History? You know, World War II? Ever heard of that, buddy?
In a tweet, Bieber said he thought the guy in the video said "Jewman", which actually made me laugh. I watched that video just like you guys, and the pronounciation isn't that bad. Besides, I think we all know that Jewman isn't a language, but perhaps German is.
So those are my negative thoughts about Justin Bieber. But I'm not a hater. I sing along to Baby when it comes on in the radio, but that doesn't mean I think Justin has an awesome voice. I think he can kind of sing, but his voice lacks that manliness other male singers have, which sucks.
But come on, guys. Those gay jokes and stuff are getting old, anyway, so lay off. Nobody's laughing anymore. Seriously. I will take that comment back if you can offer me an awesome, new joke, but all that "justin is a girl", "still not as gay as Twilight", etc, etc, etc, stuff is really just boring now.
And I am a middle-line person.
I read the Twilight books and liked them, I watched the movies and thought they were so-so. I thought the main characters in Twilight were stupid: Edward is a freaky, emotionless and possessive stalker-type and Bella is generally a weak character who doesn't know what she wants. The characters I liked were Leah and Rosalie, because they seemed strong-willed, tough and somewhat badass to me. The Emmett-Rosalie pairing was good enough, and I thought Leah/Jacob wasn't a bad idea either. Of course, these characters are only minor ones, and don't try to tell me that "Rosalie's story gets explored in Eclipse" because honestly? I don't want a minute worth of background information. I want a heroine who is more like Rosalie or Leah.
You can see that I'm not an enemy of the Twilight series, but I'm not a crazed super fan. (Evidence: haven't seen Breaking Dawn yet, don't know if I ever will. Also, hate main characters with a passion).
But let's move on to Justin Bieber. I think his haircut used to be girl-ish, before he cut it all off. With the shorter hair I think he's just ugly. I think his face is too much baby and too little sexy male singer, but we can't change our faces, can we? However, we can change our clothes, and I must say, Justin wears really ugly crap. Don't try to argue with me here; just look at some pictures of the guy and shudder.
I think Justin Bieber lacks intellect. He doesn't know what German is. Watch the video:
Germany is one of the bigger countries in the world. Next to France, it's one of the big guys in the EU. Do you know what the European Union is, Justin Bieber? No?
I mean, come on. Even if he hasn't heard of Germany in Geography, what about History? You know, World War II? Ever heard of that, buddy?
In a tweet, Bieber said he thought the guy in the video said "Jewman", which actually made me laugh. I watched that video just like you guys, and the pronounciation isn't that bad. Besides, I think we all know that Jewman isn't a language, but perhaps German is.
So those are my negative thoughts about Justin Bieber. But I'm not a hater. I sing along to Baby when it comes on in the radio, but that doesn't mean I think Justin has an awesome voice. I think he can kind of sing, but his voice lacks that manliness other male singers have, which sucks.
But come on, guys. Those gay jokes and stuff are getting old, anyway, so lay off. Nobody's laughing anymore. Seriously. I will take that comment back if you can offer me an awesome, new joke, but all that "justin is a girl", "still not as gay as Twilight", etc, etc, etc, stuff is really just boring now.
Friday, November 18, 2011
The Hunger Games Trailer
Gah. Gah. GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
This is the trailer for The Hunger Games, a movie coming out sometime based on books that I have never read. I watched the trailer and I was ... words can't describe it. (Actually, that's a really stupid thing I've noticed lately. When we really want to say how something was, there often isn't a word for it. Somebody, please go fix that)
Anyway. I was fascinated, intrigued, thoughful, expectant ... I think I'm going to drag all of my friends to see that movie with me when it comes out. Because I've been thinking about it, and I'm very interested.
Insert deja vu here.
Remember Buffy? How I was so fascinated, intrigued, excited to see the next episode? And then I checked Wikipedia (damn that site)? And suddenly I was all, pshh, boring, blah blah blah, don't force another minute of that show upon me?
I can't let that happen here, with this movie. Because I made a freaking resolution. And also, because I really do wanna see that movie.
The worst part is that there are books. Meaning the movie is based on books. Books, which are covered (in freaking detail!) on Wikipedia.
I could just check Wikipedia. Only I can't. Because of the resolution.
Oh, I'm screwed.
Anyway. I was fascinated, intrigued, thoughful, expectant ... I think I'm going to drag all of my friends to see that movie with me when it comes out. Because I've been thinking about it, and I'm very interested.
Insert deja vu here.
Remember Buffy? How I was so fascinated, intrigued, excited to see the next episode? And then I checked Wikipedia (damn that site)? And suddenly I was all, pshh, boring, blah blah blah, don't force another minute of that show upon me?
I can't let that happen here, with this movie. Because I made a freaking resolution. And also, because I really do wanna see that movie.
The worst part is that there are books. Meaning the movie is based on books. Books, which are covered (in freaking detail!) on Wikipedia.
I could just check Wikipedia. Only I can't. Because of the resolution.
Oh, I'm screwed.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
This Is Me, Losing All Interest In Buffy
You all know the story of how I watched my FIRST Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode awhile ago. And I was intrigued. Also, confused. (What freaking Harvest, damn it?!)
Side note: for those of you who missed it, go here: http://silverdreams-alternativeego.blogspot.com/2011/11/my-first-buffy-vampire-slayer-episode.html
So I did something horrible. Something that you should never, ever do.
I went on Wikipedia and looked the show up. And of course, damn that trusty Wikipedia, I found a pretty good article on it. Which I proceeded to read.
That was, now that I think about it, my mistake. Because then, from that moment on, I knew very well who Angel was and how he and Buffy wouldn't really be together for long (sob) and how Buffy dies at the end of the season but comes back to life somehow.
And promptly I lost all interest in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, because there was no more suspense. No suspense = not interesting. That little equation makes sense, actually, and can be applied to a lot of different things.
Which I will not list here.
Because I still kind of liked Buffy and Angel but obviously needed something new where I didn't know what was going to happen anyway, I turned to fanfiction.net and read a few fanfics.
As it turns out, people who have only watched one episode and got the rest from Wikipedia don't really understand fanfiction because you have to understand the characters somewhat, which I obviously didn't.
Damn.
So here's the pact: I won't look up TV shows, books or movies on Wikipedia anymore unless I've already watched or read them. There.
That ought to fix it.
Side note: for those of you who missed it, go here: http://silverdreams-alternativeego.blogspot.com/2011/11/my-first-buffy-vampire-slayer-episode.html
So I did something horrible. Something that you should never, ever do.
I went on Wikipedia and looked the show up. And of course, damn that trusty Wikipedia, I found a pretty good article on it. Which I proceeded to read.
That was, now that I think about it, my mistake. Because then, from that moment on, I knew very well who Angel was and how he and Buffy wouldn't really be together for long (sob) and how Buffy dies at the end of the season but comes back to life somehow.
And promptly I lost all interest in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, because there was no more suspense. No suspense = not interesting. That little equation makes sense, actually, and can be applied to a lot of different things.
Which I will not list here.
Because I still kind of liked Buffy and Angel but obviously needed something new where I didn't know what was going to happen anyway, I turned to fanfiction.net and read a few fanfics.
As it turns out, people who have only watched one episode and got the rest from Wikipedia don't really understand fanfiction because you have to understand the characters somewhat, which I obviously didn't.
Damn.
So here's the pact: I won't look up TV shows, books or movies on Wikipedia anymore unless I've already watched or read them. There.
That ought to fix it.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Easy Hairstyles For Long Hair - No Styling Products Needed!
Girls (and Ladies), you are so damn lucky to have long and thick hair! This is what everybody else is dreaming about, this is why people wear hair extenstions! Because it's purely awesome!
But I recently saw a question from a girl/woman who didn't know what to do with all of that crap on the top of her head. So I compiled a little list of easy, styling-product free, heat-free hairstyles for you long-haired ladies to try out.
1) The famous side braid. Gather all of your hair on one side of your head and just braid it down. Pin back hair that refuses to stay in the braid because it's so short.
Spin it up! Try a fishtail braid, like this:
How do I do a fishtail braid, you ask? Well, it's actually pretty simple. Start by
splitting the hair into 2 equal sections. Take the right one in your right hand and the
left one in your left. Now take a small section from the outside of the right section
and add it to the inside of the left. Next, grab a similarly small section from the outside of the left section and add it to the inside of the right.
Continue until you get to the end of your hair.
Secure with an elastic.
2) A ponytail. Go for something very sleek and elegant. Just pull your hair up to a high ponytail and make sure that no flyaways are visible.
Spin it up! Add some volume to the top by teasing like crazy before pulling up your hair. Think Kim Kardashian.
3) The bun. There are so many options here it's not funny: the ballerina bun, the side bun, the low bun, the high bun, the messy bun, and so on.
Spin it up! Add an accessory!
Braids! Volume! Knots! Isn't it wonderful!
4) Your natural texture: enhanced. Sleep with a normal ballerina bun in your almost-but-not-completely dry hair. In the morning, whip out the blowdryer and dry every last strand while it's still in the bun. Let it cool off. Then release the hair and marvel at the texture and waves.
5) Half-up, half-down. For when it needs to go really quickly, just take half of your hair and put it up. It's that easy.
Spin it up! Looks extra good when we've done the texture and waves thing from number four. Also try adding an accessory.
Enjoy, darlings!
But I recently saw a question from a girl/woman who didn't know what to do with all of that crap on the top of her head. So I compiled a little list of easy, styling-product free, heat-free hairstyles for you long-haired ladies to try out.
1) The famous side braid. Gather all of your hair on one side of your head and just braid it down. Pin back hair that refuses to stay in the braid because it's so short.
How do I do a fishtail braid, you ask? Well, it's actually pretty simple. Start by
splitting the hair into 2 equal sections. Take the right one in your right hand and the
left one in your left. Now take a small section from the outside of the right section
and add it to the inside of the left. Next, grab a similarly small section from the outside of the left section and add it to the inside of the right.
Continue until you get to the end of your hair.
Secure with an elastic.
2) A ponytail. Go for something very sleek and elegant. Just pull your hair up to a high ponytail and make sure that no flyaways are visible.
Spin it up! Add some volume to the top by teasing like crazy before pulling up your hair. Think Kim Kardashian.
3) The bun. There are so many options here it's not funny: the ballerina bun, the side bun, the low bun, the high bun, the messy bun, and so on.
Spin it up! Add an accessory!
Braids! Volume! Knots! Isn't it wonderful!
4) Your natural texture: enhanced. Sleep with a normal ballerina bun in your almost-but-not-completely dry hair. In the morning, whip out the blowdryer and dry every last strand while it's still in the bun. Let it cool off. Then release the hair and marvel at the texture and waves.
5) Half-up, half-down. For when it needs to go really quickly, just take half of your hair and put it up. It's that easy.
Enjoy, darlings!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Lady Gaga's Awesome Outfit (MTV Europe Awards)
The point is this awesome outfit. She's playing a satellite landing on the moon (she's performing a rendition of Marry The Night) and although she's done crazier things, I think I'm in love with this.
So ... wonderful ...
Lady Gaga has done something awesome, people. And that should be rewarded. (And it was. Did I mention she won 4, FOUR awards? She totally deserved them, too)
Awesome Quotes: From My Very Own Blog
These are all quotes from my own blog posts. Can you find the post each one came from?
1) Oh, yeah. She's that awesome.
2) Try listening to it. Try again. Notice how you're actually starting to like it.
3) Anyway, back to the fundamental basics.
4) Exactly what the title says, people.
5) So many people claim you can't wear white after Labor Day ... it makes me want to cry.
6) The answer is obvious: money
7) This is the perfect choice for stalkers.
8) Damn the crappy plot.
9) We can happily move on with life. And good, happy things.
10) Crazy thing, that.
1) Oh, yeah. She's that awesome.
2) Try listening to it. Try again. Notice how you're actually starting to like it.
3) Anyway, back to the fundamental basics.
4) Exactly what the title says, people.
5) So many people claim you can't wear white after Labor Day ... it makes me want to cry.
6) The answer is obvious: money
7) This is the perfect choice for stalkers.
8) Damn the crappy plot.
9) We can happily move on with life. And good, happy things.
10) Crazy thing, that.
Ships I Sail
The Vampire Diaries: (the TV show. I don't like the books because in the triology, it gets ... weird)
Bonnie / Damon (Bamon)
Stefan / Elena (Stelena), although not so much . It's a byproduct of my Bamon love
I Am Number Four: (the movie. I never read the books)
Six / OC (stands for other character. You know, fanfiction and stuff)
NCIS:
Tony / Ziva (Tiva. They're so awesome together!)
Twilight: (books or movie doesn't really matter)
Leah / OC (doesn't have to be imprint)
Paul / OC (has to be imprint)
Emmett / Rosalie (don't you just love Rose? I do)
I don't really go for anything with Edward or Bella, because they're both just not that awesome
Star Trek: 2009:
Spock / Uhura
Side note: I generally don't read slash, because it's weird for me when the characters have been established as straight and suddenly, whadaya know, they're gay or lesbian.
Second side note: I like stories where both members of the relationship have strong personalities. I don't exactly mind badass traits.
Bonnie / Damon (Bamon)
Stefan / Elena (Stelena), although not so much . It's a byproduct of my Bamon love
I Am Number Four: (the movie. I never read the books)
Six / OC (stands for other character. You know, fanfiction and stuff)
NCIS:
Tony / Ziva (Tiva. They're so awesome together!)
Twilight: (books or movie doesn't really matter)
Leah / OC (doesn't have to be imprint)
Paul / OC (has to be imprint)
Emmett / Rosalie (don't you just love Rose? I do)
I don't really go for anything with Edward or Bella, because they're both just not that awesome
Star Trek: 2009:
Spock / Uhura
Side note: I generally don't read slash, because it's weird for me when the characters have been established as straight and suddenly, whadaya know, they're gay or lesbian.
Second side note: I like stories where both members of the relationship have strong personalities. I don't exactly mind badass traits.
X-Factor Winners I Love: Alexandra Burke
It's ... so ... pretty ... !
Alexandra Burke won the X-Factor a couple years back. I love her. Her voice is so damn gorgeous and powerful and emotional and (insert other flattering adjectives here). I own the CD Overcome, and I love it. You may know "The Silence". Here is the video. Yes, it's a live preformance, but the quality is really good.
Okay. That's not the song she won with, though. She won with "Hallelujah".
Alexandra Burke won the X-Factor a couple years back. I love her. Her voice is so damn gorgeous and powerful and emotional and (insert other flattering adjectives here). I own the CD Overcome, and I love it. You may know "The Silence". Here is the video. Yes, it's a live preformance, but the quality is really good.
Okay. That's not the song she won with, though. She won with "Hallelujah".
My First Buffy The Vampire Slayer Episode ... Ever
Today I watched Buffy The Vampire Slayer for the very first time in my life. It was an experience, let me tell you.
I was busy being sick and feeling sorry for myself (and also randomly surfing around in the internet) when I though, hey, let's watch something. That something turned out to be Buffy.
And it was okay. (The it, by the way, was the very first Buffy episode from the very first season. It made enough sense to start at the beginning)
I thought, that by starting at the beginning, everything from the basic idea to the characters would be somehow explained to me. Isn't that always the way it is? Well, I was wrong. They do not tell you at the beginning that Buffy is a vampire slayer. I mean, okay, the title kind of tells you that much, but I mean details. The whole who-what-when-where-why-how thing. Information!
What they did tell you at the beginning was that it was Buffy's first day at a new school. They did not tell you why Buffy has that weird name of hers. They also did not tell you what year this played in. I had my doubts because of what Buffy was wearing. I mean, look at that shirt. Does any teen girl wear shirts like that in these days?
Okay, so it's unbuttoned and actually shows off some cleavage and seems tight enough (also she was wearing it with a miniskirt) but still. My point still stands.
Throughout the episode, some of that vampire slayer business is cleared up. You meet a mean girl (I forgot her name), a social outcast (I think her name was Willow), two guys who seem to be friends with Willow and are probably "losers" too, one of which has the hots for Buffy. You meet this freaky librarian guy who knows about Buffy and does not think it's cool she wants to quit being a slayer. (Yes, they say it like that. Also: you learn that Buffy wants to quit being a slayer)
Then Buffy goes to a club, randomly meets Willow, tells her that life is too short to be shy and very quickly regrets her advice because now Willow is going somewhere with a vampire guy, and that's never good.
Meanwhile, under the ground, there's a freaky yet familiar looking guy. I wanted to get a picture of him so you could go "oh my gosh where do I know him from" like I did but I couldn't find an image. Damn. Anyway, he's doing this chanting type stuff when this guy just rises up from a pool of blood (Yeah! Like that scene in Hellboy!) The Risen Man wants blood, for strength, I think, because there's some talk about him being strong for the harvest? Yeah.
In general, there's a lot of talk about The Harvest, whatever that is. Like this one random stalker guy who creepily gave Buffy a cross necklace and said something about The Harvest before she went to the club. And the weird librarian who is supposedly some kind of "watcher" mentioned it, too.
By the way, the loser guy who likes Buffy found out about her being a slayer. And yet her own mother doesn't know. Strange.
Okay. Back on track. Willow is with the vampire guy and, and so is the second loser, on he's with this vampire girl ... yeah. It's hard to explain. Both vampires are trying to get humans for the Rise From The Blood Pool Man to eat, I think.
Anyway, DANGER! And I won't tell you the rest in case you want to watch the episode yourself. Which you should, because Buffy the Vampire Slayer is pretty famous so you should have watched at least one episode. And you might as well start at the beginning so you can pretend you know what's going on and why.
That was my logic, too.
What I can tell you is that Buffy is badass. And I love badass characters.
I was busy being sick and feeling sorry for myself (and also randomly surfing around in the internet) when I though, hey, let's watch something. That something turned out to be Buffy.
And it was okay. (The it, by the way, was the very first Buffy episode from the very first season. It made enough sense to start at the beginning)
I thought, that by starting at the beginning, everything from the basic idea to the characters would be somehow explained to me. Isn't that always the way it is? Well, I was wrong. They do not tell you at the beginning that Buffy is a vampire slayer. I mean, okay, the title kind of tells you that much, but I mean details. The whole who-what-when-where-why-how thing. Information!
What they did tell you at the beginning was that it was Buffy's first day at a new school. They did not tell you why Buffy has that weird name of hers. They also did not tell you what year this played in. I had my doubts because of what Buffy was wearing. I mean, look at that shirt. Does any teen girl wear shirts like that in these days?
Throughout the episode, some of that vampire slayer business is cleared up. You meet a mean girl (I forgot her name), a social outcast (I think her name was Willow), two guys who seem to be friends with Willow and are probably "losers" too, one of which has the hots for Buffy. You meet this freaky librarian guy who knows about Buffy and does not think it's cool she wants to quit being a slayer. (Yes, they say it like that. Also: you learn that Buffy wants to quit being a slayer)
Then Buffy goes to a club, randomly meets Willow, tells her that life is too short to be shy and very quickly regrets her advice because now Willow is going somewhere with a vampire guy, and that's never good.
Meanwhile, under the ground, there's a freaky yet familiar looking guy. I wanted to get a picture of him so you could go "oh my gosh where do I know him from" like I did but I couldn't find an image. Damn. Anyway, he's doing this chanting type stuff when this guy just rises up from a pool of blood (Yeah! Like that scene in Hellboy!) The Risen Man wants blood, for strength, I think, because there's some talk about him being strong for the harvest? Yeah.
In general, there's a lot of talk about The Harvest, whatever that is. Like this one random stalker guy who creepily gave Buffy a cross necklace and said something about The Harvest before she went to the club. And the weird librarian who is supposedly some kind of "watcher" mentioned it, too.
By the way, the loser guy who likes Buffy found out about her being a slayer. And yet her own mother doesn't know. Strange.
Okay. Back on track. Willow is with the vampire guy and, and so is the second loser, on he's with this vampire girl ... yeah. It's hard to explain. Both vampires are trying to get humans for the Rise From The Blood Pool Man to eat, I think.
Anyway, DANGER! And I won't tell you the rest in case you want to watch the episode yourself. Which you should, because Buffy the Vampire Slayer is pretty famous so you should have watched at least one episode. And you might as well start at the beginning so you can pretend you know what's going on and why.
That was my logic, too.
What I can tell you is that Buffy is badass. And I love badass characters.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Gotta Love My Friends
So, I've moved more than once, and in one of those places I left two AWESOME friends. One of them is down to earth and gives great advice, and the other is eccentric, energetic and never fails to cheer you up.
I miss you guys so much.
Don't we all have awesome people we "lost"? I mean, come on, emails will never replace actually hugging your bestie.
Still love the emails, though.
I miss you guys so much.
Don't we all have awesome people we "lost"? I mean, come on, emails will never replace actually hugging your bestie.
Still love the emails, though.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Whatever Happened To Paris Hilton?
It's actually understandable if you've forgotten her existence, because right now the attention whores of the day are Kim Kardashian with her entire wedding + divorce fiasco and child bride Courtney Stodden.
So : what happened to Paris Hilton? I mean, it's Paris, I bet she didn't just fade out of the news quietly. But she must have, because we haven't heard from her in awhile...
I checked her Twitter account to get myself some facts, and let me share them with you.
1) She considers herself, quote, "an actress, singer, model, brand, business woman, fashion designer, author, philanthropist and empire."
End of quote.
Freaky.
2) She's in Barcelona, Spain. Right now. She'll see some @HurricaneCari (don't know who that is, either) there.
3) Next stop is Valencia, where she'll (among other things, I suppose) see some kind of Motogp Team race in the Grand Prix there. I'm pretty sure that's a car race, and now I can't stop thinking about why the hell she's at a car race. The exact wording of the tweet says "my Motogp Team". I guess I shouldn't be surprised that the Hiltons have one of those.
Whatever 'one of those' is.
4) She tweets a lot. I'm telling you, four tweets in the last three hours. From the other tweets I've deduced that she was on the plane to Barcelona (the last one is her arriving), and I guess she was bored, but still.
Now that we are all clear about the activities of our dear, no longer really in the press for anything Paris Hilton, we can happily move on with life. And good, nice things.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Abduction - The Reality
So. I went ahead and watched Abduction with Taylor Lautner.
It was an entertaining movie.
The plot actually sucked, though. I mean, the idea was good and all - but really?
Movie was still fun, though, and I liked it.
Damn the crappy plot.
It was an entertaining movie.
The plot actually sucked, though. I mean, the idea was good and all - but really?
Movie was still fun, though, and I liked it.
Damn the crappy plot.
Dear Blank Please Blank Tribute
Exactly what it says on the box, people. Welcome to the world of Dear Blank Please Blank.
You can find everything on Dear Blank Please Blank, and you can find that under my Links Of Awesomeness.
Taste Of Awesome Tribute
You can find the link to Taste of Awesome under Links up there on the right. Enjoy.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Joseph Ducreux Memes
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Abduction - My Expectations
Today I'm going to watch Taylor Lautner's new movie Abduction with a friend of mine, because I love action movies and Taylor Lautner is a pretty good-looking guy. Anyway, this is the first part of my movie review. I actually haven't seen it yet, that's going to happen in a few hours. But I've watched the trailer, so let's talk about what I think will happen.
So first, the trailer. Here it is:
So if you look at the cast (Taylor) you can tell that they're marketing to teenage girls with a taste for action movies. I will bet you that Taylor has at least 1 shirtless scene. But who's complaining?
Did you know that the girl is played by TAYLOR LAUTNER'S EX? Isn't that kind of awkward? Sure, it's their job to do stuff like that, but still. I'm convinced that the two will kiss in the movie. Remember the marketing concept : stuff that attracts young teenage girls?
So yeah. Check in later today for my review, which will probably be unfairly good because again, I love action movies and Taylor Lautner is good looking.
On a side note, it said on Rotten Tomatoes that, quote, "A soulless and incompetent action/thriller that not even a veteran lead actor could save, let alone Taylor Lautner". BUT: it also said that 47% of the audience liked it.
Which actually kind of makes sense. Half of the audience consisted of teenage girls that didn't really care that much if the storyline was excellent or not. I'm not saying all teen girls only went for Taylor's abs, I'm saying that quite a few only went for Taylor's abs.
Me somewhat included.
It's like this: it doesn't need a wonderful plot for me to like it. I liked Sex And The City 2 somewhat, while very aware of the fact that it was crappy. I did not like The King's Speech all that much, while aware of the fact that the acting was exquisite.
I'm convinced I'm going to like this movie a lot.
So first, the trailer. Here it is:
So if you look at the cast (Taylor) you can tell that they're marketing to teenage girls with a taste for action movies. I will bet you that Taylor has at least 1 shirtless scene. But who's complaining?
Did you know that the girl is played by TAYLOR LAUTNER'S EX? Isn't that kind of awkward? Sure, it's their job to do stuff like that, but still. I'm convinced that the two will kiss in the movie. Remember the marketing concept : stuff that attracts young teenage girls?
So yeah. Check in later today for my review, which will probably be unfairly good because again, I love action movies and Taylor Lautner is good looking.
On a side note, it said on Rotten Tomatoes that, quote, "A soulless and incompetent action/thriller that not even a veteran lead actor could save, let alone Taylor Lautner". BUT: it also said that 47% of the audience liked it.
Which actually kind of makes sense. Half of the audience consisted of teenage girls that didn't really care that much if the storyline was excellent or not. I'm not saying all teen girls only went for Taylor's abs, I'm saying that quite a few only went for Taylor's abs.
Me somewhat included.
It's like this: it doesn't need a wonderful plot for me to like it. I liked Sex And The City 2 somewhat, while very aware of the fact that it was crappy. I did not like The King's Speech all that much, while aware of the fact that the acting was exquisite.
I'm convinced I'm going to like this movie a lot.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Funny One-Liners
1) Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Impressively Stupid Warning Labels
"For external use only!" -- On a curling iron. (As opposed to…?)
"Do not use while sleeping." -- On a hair dryer. (Well, damn. When am I supposed to do my hair now?)
"Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover." -- On a pair of shin guards made for bicyclists. (So you’re saying that if they’re on my shins, my elbows are not protected?! What the hell?!)
"May irritate eyes." -- On a can of self-defense pepper spray. (I would most definitely hope so)
"Caution: Shoots rubber bands." -- On a product called "Rubber Band Shooter." (Really? It does? That’s so cool, man! I never knew that!)
"Please keep out of children." -- On a butcher knife. (Look, people. Stabbing adults is perfectly fine. But children? Have a heart)
"Do not use for drying pets." -- In the manual for a microwave oven. (Fun story: a man attempted to dry his kitten in the microwave, with bad results. He sued the microwave company for not stating in their manual that you weren’t supposed to do that. Microwave manufacturers worldwide have learned from this and now have included this vital piece of information in their instructions)
"For use by trained personnel only." -- On a can of air freshener. (We’re professionals. Do not try this at home)
"Fragile. Do not drop." -- Posted on a Boeing 757. (I’ll take extra special care the next time I pick up a plane)
"Do not drive car or operate machinery." -- On Boot's children's cough medicine. (The accidents we could avoid if we would keep those 5 year olds with colds off of the forklifts)
"Beware! To touch these wires is instant death. Anyone found doing so will be prosecuted." -- On a sign at a railroad station. (This is almost as good as Lanjarón, Spain, where it is illegal to die.)
"Do not eat if seal is missing." -- On said seal. (Every time you see a seal on things like Pringles, you will think of this. I promise you, you will.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Soul Food: Kids Give Me Hope
Do you guys know that wonderful, inspiring website Kids Give Me Hope? Check it out - it's really like soul food. People just submit their little stories about how kids give them hope. To inspire you, I picked out a few of my favorites from the site.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Songs I Love: Nelly Furtado, Hurts, Akon
The third installment of the Songs I Love series. This time I'm bringing you three songs you probably all know, but they are still wonderful.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Create A Safer Password
Yeah, yeah, I know. You've heard this before: go create a nice, safe, hard-to-crack password - one for each site you occasionally visit. And then you respond with: what the hell? I can't remember all of those! And then you give up the whole thing.
Well, yeah. Obviously, something needs to be done, so I've gone ahead and tried to make you an easy guide for the whole thing.
Well, yeah. Obviously, something needs to be done, so I've gone ahead and tried to make you an easy guide for the whole thing.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Songs I Love: Pussycat Dolls Special
This is awesomeness in a song, people. I love it. I honestly do. Also, I wish I could do the dance, but oh well. By the way, they play this in Slumdog Millionaire, so you might recognize it. It's called Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny)
Okay, so this next one is Watcha Think About That. Try listening to it. Try again. Notice how you're actually starting to like it.
By the way, I apologize if the music video is a bit explicit for you. Anyway, third is Don't Cha, which is pretty damn famous if I do say so myself. It features Busta Rhymes
That's it for this week, see you soon for three more songs.
Okay, so this next one is Watcha Think About That. Try listening to it. Try again. Notice how you're actually starting to like it.
By the way, I apologize if the music video is a bit explicit for you. Anyway, third is Don't Cha, which is pretty damn famous if I do say so myself. It features Busta Rhymes
That's it for this week, see you soon for three more songs.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
You'll Never Look At Angela Merkel The Same Way Again
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Type Your Cocktail
In case you guys haven't seen it yet: the typewriter that was converted to make a cocktail-machine! Soon enough, we'll all be going into bars and ordering DOVE SOAP and MEATBALL and RADIO.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Songs I Love: Gwen Stefani, Jessy Matador, Pixie Lott
Okay, so first of all we've got The Sweet Escape by Gwen Stefani, which I swear will be running constantly through your head for the next few days. The music video can be watched right here. It's actually not bad.
And here's one that you might have heard before: Allez Ola Ole by Jessy Matador. It was the song France submitted to the Eurovision song contest last year and it's good.
God, I just love that song. Pay no attention to the music video...it's somewhat weird, to tell the truth. Okay, and now we have a song that always, without fail, puts a smile on my face. It's (drumroll, please) Boys And Girls by Pixie Lott. The video is a dance vid, I guess, and I actually kind of like it
Okay guys, that was Round I of Songs I Love. If there are any problems with the videos, leave a comment, I'll fix it. All of the vids are from YouTube.
With love,
Me
And here's one that you might have heard before: Allez Ola Ole by Jessy Matador. It was the song France submitted to the Eurovision song contest last year and it's good.
God, I just love that song. Pay no attention to the music video...it's somewhat weird, to tell the truth. Okay, and now we have a song that always, without fail, puts a smile on my face. It's (drumroll, please) Boys And Girls by Pixie Lott. The video is a dance vid, I guess, and I actually kind of like it
Okay guys, that was Round I of Songs I Love. If there are any problems with the videos, leave a comment, I'll fix it. All of the vids are from YouTube.
With love,
Me
Awesome Quotes: Famous People
It's amazing that the amount of news that happens in the world everyday always just exactly fits the newspaper.
(Jerry Seinfeld)
There ain’t no rules around here. We’re trying to accomplish something. (Thomas Edison)
Any word you have to hunt for in a thesaurus is the wrong word. There are no exceptions to this rule. (Stephen King)
I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody. (Bill Cosby)
A super lot of special thanks goes to Jason Fried, the source for most of these awesome quotes. Soon enough I'll post some more awesome quotes for you guys.
(Jerry Seinfeld)
There ain’t no rules around here. We’re trying to accomplish something. (Thomas Edison)
Any word you have to hunt for in a thesaurus is the wrong word. There are no exceptions to this rule. (Stephen King)
We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them. (Albert Einstein)
I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones. (John Cage)I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody. (Bill Cosby)
A super lot of special thanks goes to Jason Fried, the source for most of these awesome quotes. Soon enough I'll post some more awesome quotes for you guys.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Remembering Tragedy
Ten years ago, on this very day, many people lost their lives. Although it's not a happy memory, we all need to look back and remember, because every single person who died, was wounded, or lost a friend or relative deserves that. 9/11 was a horrible day of sadness and tragedy.
But we will always have our faith and hope.
But we will always have our faith and hope.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Fashion Basics You Need
There are a few clothing/accessory items you should have. These are the basics you can build the rest of your wardrobe around, and these are the few things where quality really counts. Everything else falls into two categories: the items you will wear for at least 2 or so years and should have some quality and the items that will be worn for only as season or so, meaning that cost is more important.
Anyway, back to the fundamental basics.
1) A black high-heel.
Get one that you can pair with anything - a somewhat formal cocktail dress,
a pantsuit, a casual outfit.
Picture is from http://www.heelwholesale.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/155x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/c/h/christian_louboutin_simple_85mm_black_pumps_low_heel_sale.jp:
2) A nude (beige) high-heel.
In theory, the same concepts apply here that you read about under 1, only thing is, there are some things you just can't wear black shoes with, like a fun, flirty cocktail dress is a light color.
You see nude pumps very often on the red carpet and on celebrities as well, proving that they are indeed a must-have. Besides, now you can copy a star's style even better.
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/divas/sites/tampabay.com.blogs.divas/files/images/typepad-legacy-files/47161.6a00d83451b05569e20120a955341a970b-pi.jpg
3) A dark-wash jean that suits you (without any holes or tears)
I can't really add a picture here because there are so many different jean cuts: boyfriend, skinny jeans, flared, boot-cut, and so on. There are three main points: make it a dark wash but stay away from black, also, this is not the time for destroyed denim so absolutely no cuts, holes, rips, tears, dirt, whatever, and last, you should look good and feel good wearing it.
4) A transformable little black dress
Any kind of shorter dress that you can change up a little to match the situation: pair it with a blazer for a more business-look, add a black belt for a more formal outfit, try a long, dangly necklage with a pair of semi-see through, polka-dotted black tights for a great girl's night out look. Little black dresses can be magically transformed for any kind of situation.
5) A fun cocktail dress
Pick out a fun cocktail dress in a color/design you like and wear it with your nude heels. You can go for a bright color you love, you can go for gold/black mixes for an edgier look, and the cut is entirely up to you. Just avoid anything too 'business-y'. Not saying that you can't buy a business-y dress, just that that shouldn't be confused with this.
All right people, that's all for now. Please note that things like blazers, subtle cardigans, pencil skirts, thin brown belts and such aren't included because they're part of a different collection of pieces that are recommended. That list should be coming out soon and will probably be split up into two or more parts.
Anyway, I'd love it if you'd comment, so please do!
Anyway, back to the fundamental basics.
Get one that you can pair with anything - a somewhat formal cocktail dress,
a pantsuit, a casual outfit.
Picture is from http://www.heelwholesale.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/155x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/c/h/christian_louboutin_simple_85mm_black_pumps_low_heel_sale.jp:
2) A nude (beige) high-heel.
You see nude pumps very often on the red carpet and on celebrities as well, proving that they are indeed a must-have. Besides, now you can copy a star's style even better.
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/divas/sites/tampabay.com.blogs.divas/files/images/typepad-legacy-files/47161.6a00d83451b05569e20120a955341a970b-pi.jpg
3) A dark-wash jean that suits you (without any holes or tears)
I can't really add a picture here because there are so many different jean cuts: boyfriend, skinny jeans, flared, boot-cut, and so on. There are three main points: make it a dark wash but stay away from black, also, this is not the time for destroyed denim so absolutely no cuts, holes, rips, tears, dirt, whatever, and last, you should look good and feel good wearing it.
4) A transformable little black dress
Any kind of shorter dress that you can change up a little to match the situation: pair it with a blazer for a more business-look, add a black belt for a more formal outfit, try a long, dangly necklage with a pair of semi-see through, polka-dotted black tights for a great girl's night out look. Little black dresses can be magically transformed for any kind of situation.
5) A fun cocktail dress
Pick out a fun cocktail dress in a color/design you like and wear it with your nude heels. You can go for a bright color you love, you can go for gold/black mixes for an edgier look, and the cut is entirely up to you. Just avoid anything too 'business-y'. Not saying that you can't buy a business-y dress, just that that shouldn't be confused with this.
All right people, that's all for now. Please note that things like blazers, subtle cardigans, pencil skirts, thin brown belts and such aren't included because they're part of a different collection of pieces that are recommended. That list should be coming out soon and will probably be split up into two or more parts.
Anyway, I'd love it if you'd comment, so please do!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Do White Right
So many people claim you can't wear white after Labor Day because it's too summery a color. It makes me want to cry, the way they don't realize how great the color is the whole year round. Just to prove my point, I chose a few pictures with which to properly explain.
For example, these lovely ladies donning their lovely white winter coats. Am I seriously the only person out there who believes that white truly is THE color of winter because winter = snow and snow = white? I sure hope not. Anyway, you can find the pics under these links:
http://sweetfuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/winter4.jpg
http://swingcoat.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/white-winter-coat.jpg
Okay, so next point. Let's discuss fall, which means no snow and therefore, no white. But that's not true! Admittedly, white doesn't exactly fit into that whole red/yellow/brown color scheme autumn has going on, but check out these examples of white fall-wear.
This picture is from: http://images3.chictopia.com/photos/heyrocketgirl/8339877530/white-top-gold-leggings-black-shoes-black-bag-black-accessories_400.jpg
Now please tell me: what's not perfect for fall about this? The trick, my friends, is to not wear just white. That's actually generally not a good idea unless we're talking about a summery dress: white pants + white top + white shoes = washed out you. However, dark-skinned beauties will be thrilled to know that the color white is especially ideal for them.
Let's finish with a common question: how does one pull off a long, white dress without looking like one is wearing a wedding dress? Or, God forbid, a white maxi dress?
It's hard, people. Anything with a full skirt really does make you look like you're getting married, and, unfortunately, an awful lot of slinkier ones do too. I picked out 2 don'ts and 1 do for you.
The picture on the left (http://sangmaestro.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/long-white-vintage-wedding-dress.jpg) shows the standard pouffy-wedding-dress issue. Hey, the thing is a wedding dress, after all.
On the right we have a dress without the voluminous skirt problem (http://prom-dresses-under-100.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Long-white-prom-dress-.jpg), which is actually a prom dress. This isn't such a major don't, but the thing is, it's not original. The cut is so standard for dresses these days, and since the color is a pure white, nothing adds interest. In other words, you will look boring.
Unlike Megan Fox, who is shown in the middle, upper picture in an absolutely stunning dress (http://the-budgetista.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/megan-fox-white-grecian-dress.jpg). You can also find many of Megan Fox and other star's top looks for less there, so check it out.
Anyway, back to Megan's wonderful dress. The interesting top creates, well, interest, and we obviously do not have the pouf problem. I love it. Do you?
http://sweetfuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/winter4.jpg
http://swingcoat.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/white-winter-coat.jpg
Okay, so next point. Let's discuss fall, which means no snow and therefore, no white. But that's not true! Admittedly, white doesn't exactly fit into that whole red/yellow/brown color scheme autumn has going on, but check out these examples of white fall-wear.
Now please tell me: what's not perfect for fall about this? The trick, my friends, is to not wear just white. That's actually generally not a good idea unless we're talking about a summery dress: white pants + white top + white shoes = washed out you. However, dark-skinned beauties will be thrilled to know that the color white is especially ideal for them.
Let's finish with a common question: how does one pull off a long, white dress without looking like one is wearing a wedding dress? Or, God forbid, a white maxi dress?
It's hard, people. Anything with a full skirt really does make you look like you're getting married, and, unfortunately, an awful lot of slinkier ones do too. I picked out 2 don'ts and 1 do for you.
The picture on the left (http://sangmaestro.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/long-white-vintage-wedding-dress.jpg) shows the standard pouffy-wedding-dress issue. Hey, the thing is a wedding dress, after all.
On the right we have a dress without the voluminous skirt problem (http://prom-dresses-under-100.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Long-white-prom-dress-.jpg), which is actually a prom dress. This isn't such a major don't, but the thing is, it's not original. The cut is so standard for dresses these days, and since the color is a pure white, nothing adds interest. In other words, you will look boring.
Unlike Megan Fox, who is shown in the middle, upper picture in an absolutely stunning dress (http://the-budgetista.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/megan-fox-white-grecian-dress.jpg). You can also find many of Megan Fox and other star's top looks for less there, so check it out.
Anyway, back to Megan's wonderful dress. The interesting top creates, well, interest, and we obviously do not have the pouf problem. I love it. Do you?
Weightless - Natasha Bedingfield
These are the lyrics of Natasha Bedingfield's song Weightless, which is endlessly pretty.
Source: http://www.magistrix.de/lyrics/Natasha%20Bedingfield/Weightless-1125753.html
I have to keep reminding myself
I'm not like anyone else
That's my face
I'm not ugly
That makes me VIP
No one exactly like this
No one with my fingerprints
No one can touch you like me
I can't fake what you see
They told me, girl
To get your way
You've got to be a bitch
They say you got to get through it
If he's not filthy rich
You stop his little changes
'til you don't know who you are
Surround yourself with friends
Who only call you a superstar
Oh yeah, oh yeah
But you don't know who you are
The sky is the limit
And I just wanna flow
Free as a spirit on a journey I'll go
Cut the strings and let me go
I'm weightless, I'm weightless
A million dark balloons heading to the ground
Weight of the world tries to hold us down
Cut the strings and let me go
I'm weightless, I'm weightless
All the things I hold in my fist
If I don't let go, I don't exist
They've become the things that define me
How I look and love, things can buy me
That's not important anymore
I feel me writting on the floor
Light as a feather, I'm carefree
I'm weightless
The sky is the limit
And I just wanna flow
Free as a spirit on a journey I'll go
Cut the strings and let me go
I'm weightless, I'm weightless
A million dark balloons heading to the ground
Weight of the world tries to hold us down
Cut the strings and let me go
I'm weightless, I'm weightless
You told me, girl
To get your way
You've got to be a bitch
They say a guy wont get the girl
If he's not filthy rich
That seems to me you're so heavy
And weighs you down lately
Don't wanna be, someone I hate
'Cause that too make no sense, No
The sky is the limit
And I just wanna flow
Free as a spirit on a journey I'll go
Cut the strings and let me go
I'm weightless, I'm weightless
The sky is the limit
And I just wanna flow
Free as a spirit on a journey I'll go
Cut the strings and let me go
I'm weightless, I'm weightless
A million dark balloons headed to the ground
Weight of the world tries to hold us down
Cut the strings and let me go
I'm weightless, I'm weightless
Im free as a spirit,
Oh oh oh yeah
Im weightless
Source: http://www.magistrix.de/lyrics/Natasha%20Bedingfield/Weightless-1125753.html
I have to keep reminding myself
I'm not like anyone else
That's my face
I'm not ugly
That makes me VIP
No one exactly like this
No one with my fingerprints
No one can touch you like me
I can't fake what you see
They told me, girl
To get your way
You've got to be a bitch
They say you got to get through it
If he's not filthy rich
You stop his little changes
'til you don't know who you are
Surround yourself with friends
Who only call you a superstar
Oh yeah, oh yeah
But you don't know who you are
The sky is the limit
And I just wanna flow
Free as a spirit on a journey I'll go
Cut the strings and let me go
I'm weightless, I'm weightless
A million dark balloons heading to the ground
Weight of the world tries to hold us down
Cut the strings and let me go
I'm weightless, I'm weightless
All the things I hold in my fist
If I don't let go, I don't exist
They've become the things that define me
How I look and love, things can buy me
That's not important anymore
I feel me writting on the floor
Light as a feather, I'm carefree
I'm weightless
The sky is the limit
And I just wanna flow
Free as a spirit on a journey I'll go
Cut the strings and let me go
I'm weightless, I'm weightless
A million dark balloons heading to the ground
Weight of the world tries to hold us down
Cut the strings and let me go
I'm weightless, I'm weightless
You told me, girl
To get your way
You've got to be a bitch
They say a guy wont get the girl
If he's not filthy rich
That seems to me you're so heavy
And weighs you down lately
Don't wanna be, someone I hate
'Cause that too make no sense, No
The sky is the limit
And I just wanna flow
Free as a spirit on a journey I'll go
Cut the strings and let me go
I'm weightless, I'm weightless
The sky is the limit
And I just wanna flow
Free as a spirit on a journey I'll go
Cut the strings and let me go
I'm weightless, I'm weightless
A million dark balloons headed to the ground
Weight of the world tries to hold us down
Cut the strings and let me go
I'm weightless, I'm weightless
Im free as a spirit,
Oh oh oh yeah
Im weightless
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Why Does Every Single Famous Person Bring Out A Perfume?
Avril Lavigne (whose last name I still don't know how to pronounce)
Katy Perry.
Beyonce.
Mariah Carey.
Justin Bieber (not only famous women create those scents)
Goddammit, even Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez and Hillary Duff!
Why does every single famous person insist on bringing out a perfume? Why? Well, the answer is kinda obvious: money. They just write their name on the stuff and it sells like there's no tomorrow. Okay, sure, sometimes it even smells good (I like 'Heat Rush' from Beyonce), but usually the stuff is just plain weird.
Like Lady Gaga's perfume, Monster, which is coming out in 2012, which supposedly contains her freaking blood. This fact actually scares me away from the product, because who wants to spritz human blood onto themselves? Damn, I wouldn't even try it out on those little white strips they have so you can test all sorts of scents in stores. The idea is creepy. Very creepy.
This is the perfect choice for stalkers and fans. For me, it's somewhat terrifying.
Also, did you know that the product is supposed to contain semen and smell like it too? Well, at least that certain note won't overtone the entire scent, which is, as Lady Gaga herself says, expensive hooker.
The way we've always wanted to smell.
I'm somewhat afraid a person I know will buy and actually use the stuff. I don't think I'd ever think of them the same way again.
What do you think of the Eau de Blood, Semen, And Gaga? Would you try it? Would anyone you know try it? Will some human-rights organization come and be mad at all users, saying that they 'enjoy coating themselves in actual human blood'? Leave a comment!
Katy Perry.
Beyonce.
Mariah Carey.
Justin Bieber (not only famous women create those scents)
Goddammit, even Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez and Hillary Duff!
Why does every single famous person insist on bringing out a perfume? Why? Well, the answer is kinda obvious: money. They just write their name on the stuff and it sells like there's no tomorrow. Okay, sure, sometimes it even smells good (I like 'Heat Rush' from Beyonce), but usually the stuff is just plain weird.
Like Lady Gaga's perfume, Monster, which is coming out in 2012, which supposedly contains her freaking blood. This fact actually scares me away from the product, because who wants to spritz human blood onto themselves? Damn, I wouldn't even try it out on those little white strips they have so you can test all sorts of scents in stores. The idea is creepy. Very creepy.
This is the perfect choice for stalkers and fans. For me, it's somewhat terrifying.
Also, did you know that the product is supposed to contain semen and smell like it too? Well, at least that certain note won't overtone the entire scent, which is, as Lady Gaga herself says, expensive hooker.
The way we've always wanted to smell.
I'm somewhat afraid a person I know will buy and actually use the stuff. I don't think I'd ever think of them the same way again.
What do you think of the Eau de Blood, Semen, And Gaga? Would you try it? Would anyone you know try it? Will some human-rights organization come and be mad at all users, saying that they 'enjoy coating themselves in actual human blood'? Leave a comment!
Saturday, September 3, 2011
X-Factor Winners I Love: Leona Lewis
I'll admit it. I'm a Leona Lewis fan. Not a totally freaking, hyperventilate-at-concert or even go-to-concert type of fan, just a normal person who happens to like Leona Lewis' music.
You have to admit, the lady has a great voice. Unlike so many popular singers today, her voice is loud, potent, emotional and just right. Have you ever heard her song 'Run'? No? Go listen to it, right now - you'll get a little taste of what I mean when I say that she can actually sing.
Born in 1985 (and therefore in her middle twenties), Leona won the third series of the British talent show The X Factor. Speaking of winning stuff, she's also got three Grammys. So far, 2 albums have been produced by her, Spirit and Echo. You probably know the song 'Bleeding Love' by her, which (rightfully) reached #1 in over 30 countries.
Oh, yeah. She's that awesome.
Next up: Alexandra Burke
You have to admit, the lady has a great voice. Unlike so many popular singers today, her voice is loud, potent, emotional and just right. Have you ever heard her song 'Run'? No? Go listen to it, right now - you'll get a little taste of what I mean when I say that she can actually sing.
Born in 1985 (and therefore in her middle twenties), Leona won the third series of the British talent show The X Factor. Speaking of winning stuff, she's also got three Grammys. So far, 2 albums have been produced by her, Spirit and Echo. You probably know the song 'Bleeding Love' by her, which (rightfully) reached #1 in over 30 countries.
Oh, yeah. She's that awesome.
Next up: Alexandra Burke
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