Denim love

I decided to treat myself the other day, and went for a shopping trip with my housemate. The problem with me is that when I’m in the mood for shopping I can never find anything that I want to buy. It started off like this on Saturday when I was in town. I was wandering around in the shops, barely even looking at the clothes. Just gave them a quick glance and thought “ugly”… I almost gave up straight away. But then I figured I needed a new pair of jeans. I only own two pairs of jeans that I actually wear, and one of them is extremely worn out, with ripped knees. (No, I didn’t rip them on purpose like I might have done when I was 15. They just got ripped cause I’ve loved them too much. You know what they say… love hurts.)

So on Saturday I saw these dark denim, super tight jeans with a bit of a bootcut from NEXT. I’ve always done the mistake before of buying jeans my normal size, but after a week or so they’re always too big for some reason!? I’ve tried washing them in 90 degrees, but they just don’t shrink back to the original size again. So this time I squeezed into a size 8. Could barely move the first day, (let alone bend my knees!) but now they’re a perfect fit, and I just looove them!

I was thinking about a story my mum told me, about how they had really big fitting rooms back in the 1970’s, with benches to lay down on when they put their jeans on. Apparently this was the only way to do it, if you wanted to be able to squeeze into those skin tight jeans. She also told me that they were bathing with their jeans on, and let them dry while keeping them on so that they shaped themselves after the legs. Rubbing sand on them to make them look worn out was also popular – a thing my grandpa wasn’t very fond of…

Fragrance of the year?

Would you like to smell of blood and sperm? I didn't think so...
But one person that likes the smell of this combination, and that would like to smell of it all the time, is Lady Gaga.
Are you surprised?

Lady Gaga is planning on launching her own perfume in 2012, with this very odd smell. As always, she has to stand out from the crowd. But if you can even consider dressing in an outfit made of meat (see picture) I guess you could do anything. Anything to be the centre of attention.
Seriously... I think I'll pass on this one, and keep to my favourite perfumes by Ralph Lauren and Armani instead.
Blood and sperm versus fresh and flowery... Tough choice!

Lady Gaga at the 2010 Video Music Awards wearing the famous meat dress

Steal the celebrity style: Sarah Jessica Parker (as Carrie Bradshaw)

It has been a year since the second Sex and the City film came out. Girls all over the world went crazy for the SATC fashion and everyone wanted to get the look of the character Carrie Bradshaw. The light flowing summer dresses, the glamorous cocktail dresses, and the colourful maxi dresses – I sure wouldn’t have said no to being in SJP’s shoes. (Yes, I admit that I am quite a big fan of SATC)

After having had a look at the latest fashions online I can tell you this; the same type of dresses are going to be on trend even this year! So all of you SATC fans out there can be calm – you can wear your dresses from last year this spring/summer as well. And for those who want to adapt this fabulous style this season, here are some Carrie Bradshaw-like dresses for you to keep in mind when dress hunting for this particular style:

The real deal:

Sarah Jessica Parker (as Carrie Bradshaw) is wearing a white v-neck vintage dress by Halton Heritage.

Price: $326

This year’s high street version:

A romantic embellished coral wrap dress with cross-over v-neck from Lipsy.

Price: £65

The real deal:

SJP is wearing a blueish-purple Halton Heritage cocktail dress.

Price: $435

This year’s high street version:

A lavender viscose dress from Love Label.

Price: £35

Green accessories for spring

It may have been St. Patrick’s Day the other day, and all Irish people (and Irish wannabes) were all dressed in green. That is not why I’m writing a post about this particular colour though. Green is predicted to be the on trend colour for spring 2011. Don’t go taking it to the extreme though. A few green details to your outfit is enough. Perhaps go for a green handbag, green heels, a green hairband, bracelet, necklace, belt… you get the point! Here are some gorgeous green garments that I have dug out for you:

1. Green boho bag from Next £60

2. Lowie skinny belt from Asos £32

3. Lily hair clip from New Look £2.99

4. Antique metal ring from H&M £3.99

5. Oval turquoise ring from Joe Browns £8.95

6. Strappy cork shoes from H&M £29.99

7. Monsoon plain woven scarf from Accessorize £19

8. Icicle necklace from the Jewellery Stop £32.50

9. Irregular flower earrings from the Jewellery Stop £14

10. Nica khaki green bag from Very £65

What does your nail polish say about you?

I’ve always been a big fan of nail polish –perhaps because of my super long, claw-like nails that are close to impossible to cut. When I was younger I used to paint them all in different colours and patterns. Once, I actually painted the UK flag on my thumb nails!

I came across a website the other day where it said what the different colours of nail polishes means, and what it says about your personality;

Clear

Clear nail polish colours are for people who are very neutral. This kind of nail polish portrays that you are very easy-going and don't get upset very easily. You don't need the attention of others every minute of the day and you are happy with yourself the way you are.

Pastel

People wearing pastel coloured nail polish are the friendliest ones of the lot. Wearing pastel nail polish says that you are very gentle. The downside to this colour is that it shows that you can be materialistic and are prone to being vain.

Hot pink

This colour is for the funky and spicy. A very feminine colour, hot pink is for the kids who embrace a bit of girliness.

Pale pink

Again this colour is for people who embrace their femininity. But being a more subtle shade this colour shows that you are very timid and don't want to stand out. You're not a complete wallflower but you have a soft side.

Red

This colour tells people you are lively. You are strong and want things to go your way - all the time. You are also a passionate character and it goes without saying that you are extremely outgoing. Parties are your favourite thing in the world and you need to be noticed.

Blue

Blue is the colour of authority. Put it on and people will know you're in charge. Blue also has that masculine edge and shows people you like to channel your inner boy.

Aqua

You're totally zen. You're calm and collected. You're super relaxed and nothing in the world can disturb you.

Purple

Purple is the colour of royalty. This colour also shows sophistication. You have spectacular manners, refined taste in fashion, food and fun, and you also carry a quiet confidence that is the envy of others.

Metallics

Your biggest wish in the world is to shine. People who wear metallics also love jewellery and you're usually so covered in it people often mistake you for a magpie. Your love for metallic colours stems from your desire to be rich. You love gold. You love money. And your life's desire is to own a palace. All in all - you're pretty bummed you weren't born a Queen.

Orange

People who wear orange are the most optimistic of the lot. They are bright and vibrant and nothing will get them down.

Brown or green

Brown or green coloured nail polishes are for the nature-loving lot. Energetic and spiritual, you love Mother Nature.

French manicure

This nail colour is the epitome of glamour. No one can quite keep up with your style and za-zoom. You don't need to say too much as your natural elegance exudes enough already.

Carrie's designer wedding dresses

I was never a fan of Sex and the City when the series first started, but it was just a couple of years ago that I started watching it. I was hooked! And after having watched quite a few episodes I bought the whole DVD box with all the seasons. I watched all the episodes, from the first to the last one. We all know that Sarah Jessica Parker, in her role as Carrie Bradshaw, is a true fashionista, and the outfits she’s wearing in the series are absolutely fabulous. I am questioning some of the clothes she’s wearing – there have been some really awful outfits – but most of them are gorgeous. When the first Sex and the City film came out it was just like a 2 hour fashion show. I especially liked the scene with the wedding dress photo shoot. The dresses are amazing! And even though Carrie didn’t end up getting married in any of them, we are still allowed to admire them. Which dress do you think is the nicest one?

From the top left:

Christian Dior, Oscar de la Renta, Vivienne Westwood, Vera Wang, Carolina Herrera, Christian Lacroix & Jeanne Lanvin