What is it about a particular brand that makes us girls cry out for it?
This question I pondered when having a conversation with one of my closest friends about make-up. We all have our favourites one foundation, concealer or perhaps a mascara, that we stick to, that never steers us wrong.
Now imagine my friends horror when her concealer finally dies on her and she is forced to boots to purchase some more of her trusted brand, the same type and colour that she has used for years, but wait it is no longer there. She panics and thinks "what will i do if they have run out? Ill have to trudge around the stores looking for it!" she asks a shop assistant if they have any more left, out back or if not when will the next order be coming in? The shop assistant regretful informs my friend that "They discontinued that line, so we wont be getting any more in."
Oh the frustration, the panic the hatred toward the poor member of staff who delivered this devastating news. When my friend told me of her troubles, I instantly compared make-up and a relationship;
It starts with you picking it up, and thinking yes this could work for me, it looks appealing and will (if it does what it promises in the adverts) make you happy. So you buy the product, instantly committing yourself to it, and as you use it daily you begin to love this product, and when it runs out you go for exactly the same again. You trust it and feel that you will never stray from it. You may cheat on it with other brands, but you will always end up staying loyal to it coming back to purchase it again and again. And this is exactly why when you can no longer have it it breaks your heart. You feel at a loss, feel like you will never have anything as good as it again. However never fear , one day you will find something just as perfect, it may take a few tries and fails to get there but you will one day find love with a product again.
With this parting advice I told my friend "Go with benefit, it will never let you down."
Kylie xXx
Friday, 27 May 2011
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
I do... Not ? or maybe I do ... urmmm Ill get back to you....?
Weddings: A beautiful day to celebrate a couples love and devotion to one another? A way for a couple to prove to the world (or a collection of friends and family) that they are the real thing and will last forever? Or simply a excuse to wear a nice dress, be the centre of attention and have a huge piss up in your honour. What ever way you look at them they are surely a good thing yes...??
I am contemplating the idea of marriage, not for myself but because I have a wedding to attend in about a weeks time. Which means I am faced with the dilemma of what to wear. I have been told by the bride that it is not a 'formal do' and 'It is something casual and like a family reunion with lots of alcohol'
So with this information, I decided to go for something casual, a little summer dress, I did not fancy rocking up to the wedding over dressed in a formal cocktail dress. I know the day should be more about the love and the coming together of two families, but it does bring on alot of concern and panic for the guests involved, well it does for me anyway.
I love to have everything planed when it comes to an outfit for a special occasion, everything down to the last detail. This may be an issue If some mad/crazy foolish man ever dares to make me his wife. I will be and to quote my mother "An ultimate bride-zilla" Slightly harsh, but undoubtedly the case, I have already (like most women) planned my wedding, well the important parts any way; The dress, The shoes, the colour scheme and the flowers. This I feel is not obsessive and Ill be sure to let the future Mr Kylie's Bitch have a few impacted decisions of how the day shall be. But lets face it us girls, dream of having this day a day to be admired, envied and praised, so I would expect nothing less.
So when It comes to picking an outfit for as a guest to the wedding, i believe it is a huge dilemma, one that should not be approached lightly.
Because the pictures taken from this day will be in the family album for years to come and I for one do not wish to look like I have been just woken up and am having a what is becoming increasingly common in my world 'slob day'
Kylie xXx
I am contemplating the idea of marriage, not for myself but because I have a wedding to attend in about a weeks time. Which means I am faced with the dilemma of what to wear. I have been told by the bride that it is not a 'formal do' and 'It is something casual and like a family reunion with lots of alcohol'
So with this information, I decided to go for something casual, a little summer dress, I did not fancy rocking up to the wedding over dressed in a formal cocktail dress. I know the day should be more about the love and the coming together of two families, but it does bring on alot of concern and panic for the guests involved, well it does for me anyway.
I love to have everything planed when it comes to an outfit for a special occasion, everything down to the last detail. This may be an issue If some mad/crazy foolish man ever dares to make me his wife. I will be and to quote my mother "An ultimate bride-zilla" Slightly harsh, but undoubtedly the case, I have already (like most women) planned my wedding, well the important parts any way; The dress, The shoes, the colour scheme and the flowers. This I feel is not obsessive and Ill be sure to let the future Mr Kylie's Bitch have a few impacted decisions of how the day shall be. But lets face it us girls, dream of having this day a day to be admired, envied and praised, so I would expect nothing less.
So when It comes to picking an outfit for as a guest to the wedding, i believe it is a huge dilemma, one that should not be approached lightly.
Because the pictures taken from this day will be in the family album for years to come and I for one do not wish to look like I have been just woken up and am having a what is becoming increasingly common in my world 'slob day'
Kylie xXx
Sunday, 22 May 2011
Because I miss him...
My second tattoo...
I have now booked my second tattoo, and the nerves are getting the best of me. Since my first tattoo in August 2008 I have been determined to despite the pain get another one. People say they are addictive, I would not necessarily agree with that, however it is true once you take the plunge once it begs the question what is stopping you from doing it again?
Seen as it was so long ago I got mine the memory of the pain and nervousness has had time to fade and me being determined and willing to put myself through it all again, booked it for next Friday.
I wanted something that would hold true meaning to me, something that I would be able to look at and it would conjure up memories, so therefore I have chosen to get a feather on the inside of my foot, a sign that a guardian angel is watching me. Someone once told me that if a feather lands by your foot then that is what is symbolizes, this I never gave much thought to until my Pops passed away a few years ago and now from time to time I always find a little white feather floating around on the odd occasion anyway.
I know most people find this simply crazy and believe me I'm not 100% sure if i truly believe this to be the case, however I know in my heart my Pops was always therefore me in life so why should he stop after this. So when I finally get this long awaited tattoo on Friday , when people ask me why I chose this , I can say with truth "Its because I miss him"
Kylie xXx
I have now booked my second tattoo, and the nerves are getting the best of me. Since my first tattoo in August 2008 I have been determined to despite the pain get another one. People say they are addictive, I would not necessarily agree with that, however it is true once you take the plunge once it begs the question what is stopping you from doing it again?
Seen as it was so long ago I got mine the memory of the pain and nervousness has had time to fade and me being determined and willing to put myself through it all again, booked it for next Friday.
I wanted something that would hold true meaning to me, something that I would be able to look at and it would conjure up memories, so therefore I have chosen to get a feather on the inside of my foot, a sign that a guardian angel is watching me. Someone once told me that if a feather lands by your foot then that is what is symbolizes, this I never gave much thought to until my Pops passed away a few years ago and now from time to time I always find a little white feather floating around on the odd occasion anyway.
I know most people find this simply crazy and believe me I'm not 100% sure if i truly believe this to be the case, however I know in my heart my Pops was always therefore me in life so why should he stop after this. So when I finally get this long awaited tattoo on Friday , when people ask me why I chose this , I can say with truth "Its because I miss him"
Kylie xXx
Friday, 6 May 2011
News story ( Uni work)
Is the student experience costing more than we bargained for?
With the cost of student accommodation increasing, are students being discouraged from coming to university and in turn missing out on the experiences that come with living in student residences?
As prices for almost everything in the UK increase, the rise for university-supplied student accommodation is no exception. According to the NUS (National Union for students) the cost of student living has risen by 22% in the last three years.
With students in London paying up to £150 a week for their room in halls, is living the student experience worth the price. The university tuition are fees set to increase in the near future, can young people afford to both live in halls and pay their tuition? More and more students are choosing to commute in order to save money on accommodation. Luke Sisley, 20 a psychology student a Coventry University chose this option when it came to his second year: “I chose to commute into Coventry from my home in Milton Keynes as I was paying huge amounts for my standard university room, I was paying around £3,800 a year for a non en-suite bedroom. By staying at home and working when I don’t have to be at university is saving me loads on food and rent.”
“The standard of the halls of residence was nowhere near worth the money which I paid for it. The cleaners were poor, the staff were unhelpful and the common room was untidy and just consisted of a sofa and a TV. It is bad when they advertise halls in the prospectus as something totally different; they portray the halls as a clean, well equipped place to live when in theory it is something totally different.”
Prices seem to vary depending on the area of the UK. Students in Liverpool pay as little as £55 a week, and it seems the further south you go the more you have to pay. Ian Dodkins, has been the Residence Manager at Solent University for almost ten years, he says: “If you compare the package that is 'residences' with what is on offer in the private sector you will find that they offer real value. Look at - Safety, cost, service delivery, contract length.” With students in Southampton paying around £105 a week for a room in halls, is it truly value for money? “Students choose the kind of accommodation they would like, so they pay more for en-suites than they would in halls with shared bathroom facilities, therefore they get what they pay for and I believe it is fair deal.”
With this ‘real value’ package what is it exactly that students get? A room, internet connection, one common room and a laundry room between three blocks. Surely the university should understand that we are in fact students, living on our student loans and this means we struggle to get by on what is left after our accommodation fees come out.
Hyperlinks:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8584415.stm
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2010/aug/19/student-accommodation-fresher-university
http://www.guardian.co.uk/buisness/2010/aug/16/student-accomodation-private-equity
With the cost of student accommodation increasing, are students being discouraged from coming to university and in turn missing out on the experiences that come with living in student residences?
As prices for almost everything in the UK increase, the rise for university-supplied student accommodation is no exception. According to the NUS (National Union for students) the cost of student living has risen by 22% in the last three years.
With students in London paying up to £150 a week for their room in halls, is living the student experience worth the price. The university tuition are fees set to increase in the near future, can young people afford to both live in halls and pay their tuition? More and more students are choosing to commute in order to save money on accommodation. Luke Sisley, 20 a psychology student a Coventry University chose this option when it came to his second year: “I chose to commute into Coventry from my home in Milton Keynes as I was paying huge amounts for my standard university room, I was paying around £3,800 a year for a non en-suite bedroom. By staying at home and working when I don’t have to be at university is saving me loads on food and rent.”
“The standard of the halls of residence was nowhere near worth the money which I paid for it. The cleaners were poor, the staff were unhelpful and the common room was untidy and just consisted of a sofa and a TV. It is bad when they advertise halls in the prospectus as something totally different; they portray the halls as a clean, well equipped place to live when in theory it is something totally different.”
Prices seem to vary depending on the area of the UK. Students in Liverpool pay as little as £55 a week, and it seems the further south you go the more you have to pay. Ian Dodkins, has been the Residence Manager at Solent University for almost ten years, he says: “If you compare the package that is 'residences' with what is on offer in the private sector you will find that they offer real value. Look at - Safety, cost, service delivery, contract length.” With students in Southampton paying around £105 a week for a room in halls, is it truly value for money? “Students choose the kind of accommodation they would like, so they pay more for en-suites than they would in halls with shared bathroom facilities, therefore they get what they pay for and I believe it is fair deal.”
With this ‘real value’ package what is it exactly that students get? A room, internet connection, one common room and a laundry room between three blocks. Surely the university should understand that we are in fact students, living on our student loans and this means we struggle to get by on what is left after our accommodation fees come out.
Hyperlinks:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8584415.stm
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2010/aug/19/student-accommodation-fresher-university
http://www.guardian.co.uk/buisness/2010/aug/16/student-accomodation-private-equity
Coz we were born this way...
The ever eccentric Lady Gaga, has since the beginning of her successful music career turned heads with her outrageous costumes choices and unique sense of style. She is always pushing the boundaries of acceptability by constantly shocking and causing much controversy. Probably one of the most shocking and memorable choices being her outfit which she wore to the MTV music Video Awards in September a dress and head piece made out of meat.
So isn’t really surprising that the superstar is being awarded for her efforts. As Lady Gaga is set to receive the style icon award this June. Presented to her on behalf of the CDFA (Council of fashion designers of America)
It raises the question Does she really deserve this award? Surely a more likely winner would be someone like Emma Watson or Alexa Chung, whose picture is splattered across magazines all the time praising their style. And there is no doubt in my mind if you see them in a piece of clothing the next week you will see replicas of these pieces on the high street selling like hot cakes because of who had been seen wearing them. As her wardrobe does not consist of outfits that the average fan could easily copy it makes Lady Gaga seem an unlikely candidate for this award, however perhaps that is the point. She certainly stands out from your average pop star.
Too many people in today’s society just follow the trends, wear what they feel is socially acceptable, clothes to make them fit in, clothes to make others form an opinion based on what it is they are wearing. It all goes back to our school days, when you would wear what everyone one else was wearing and if you didn’t surely you’ll be seen as an outsider.
By showing individuality Lady Gaga, is encouraging everyone out there it is okay to be different, it is okay to express your personality with the way you dress. Although it is highly unlikely that soon we will see a million Lady Gaga inspired people walking around dressed head to toe in meat, it would be nice to see more people creating and putting their own stamp on clothing.
In my personal opinion Lady Gaga deserves this award, as anyone who puts a tea cup on her head for an interview with Jonathon Ross is a legend in the making.
My take on Lady Gaga’s famous teacup headwear.
So isn’t really surprising that the superstar is being awarded for her efforts. As Lady Gaga is set to receive the style icon award this June. Presented to her on behalf of the CDFA (Council of fashion designers of America)
It raises the question Does she really deserve this award? Surely a more likely winner would be someone like Emma Watson or Alexa Chung, whose picture is splattered across magazines all the time praising their style. And there is no doubt in my mind if you see them in a piece of clothing the next week you will see replicas of these pieces on the high street selling like hot cakes because of who had been seen wearing them. As her wardrobe does not consist of outfits that the average fan could easily copy it makes Lady Gaga seem an unlikely candidate for this award, however perhaps that is the point. She certainly stands out from your average pop star.
Too many people in today’s society just follow the trends, wear what they feel is socially acceptable, clothes to make them fit in, clothes to make others form an opinion based on what it is they are wearing. It all goes back to our school days, when you would wear what everyone one else was wearing and if you didn’t surely you’ll be seen as an outsider.
By showing individuality Lady Gaga, is encouraging everyone out there it is okay to be different, it is okay to express your personality with the way you dress. Although it is highly unlikely that soon we will see a million Lady Gaga inspired people walking around dressed head to toe in meat, it would be nice to see more people creating and putting their own stamp on clothing.
In my personal opinion Lady Gaga deserves this award, as anyone who puts a tea cup on her head for an interview with Jonathon Ross is a legend in the making.
My take on Lady Gaga’s famous teacup headwear.
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