Liebster Blog Award!

Hello guys,

My mummy nominated me for a Liebster Blog award and this is her blog if you'd like to check it out (its a life blog with craft woven in (PUN lol!) - click here!

There are the Five Rules:
Thank and link back to the blogger who presented you with the award (above)
List 11 random facts about yourself
Answer 11 random questions from the person who presented you with the award
Create 11 random questions for your nominees
Present/nominate a Liebster Blog Award to more newbie bloggers! (no tag backs)

The 11 random things about myself:

1. I cry at chick flicks, usually at the part where the couple kiss, or if they get back together after a bad break up.
2. I have a periodic table on my wall which I am trying to learn. I am getting there.
3. I have always been in admiration of Cinderella, that girl had a tough life but it turned out ok.
4. I love going into designer shops, although I couldn't go into Chanel I just hyperventilated outside.
5. If someone gave me the choice between eternal life, and one amazing day on earth, I'd pick the one day, because eternal life is sucky if the people you love die, unless your like the Cullen's and your whole family lives forever too.
6. I would love to have a super power, or magic, I think that would be cool.
7. I love being able to pass on my knowledge to people, it's no good knowing stuff if you can't talk to others about it.
8. I love all of my friends and I love them no matter what.
9. My favourite movie is Pride and Prejudice or the Holiday.
10. I have a lot of teddy bears, and rabbits and other creatures, they all have names and are part of my family.
11. I struggle to walk in heels, really struggle. I hope I will get there some day.

 Questions from my mum (my answers are in italics):

• What is your earliest memory? I have a few but I remember being really happy and giggly, helping my mum bake cupcakes by cracking eggs.
• What song defines you as a person/ do you most relate to? there are many but my favourite at the moment is Pick A Part That's New by the Stereophonics and the one that has the most memories attached is Don't Stop Moving by S Club 7 as it was on the first CD I ever bought. 
• What is your favourite cake? Chocolate deffo!
• What is under your bed right now? My mum's artwork and her Black Crowes poster - I can't wait to see them live myself and understand why she likes them. Also some Teen Vogue magazines.
• Who was your first romantic idol? Not sure what this is but if it means whose love life I most wanted then it would be Cinderella again as she got a prince and he loved her for herself.
• What talent do you have that is least known by your friends? Errm, well I can tell where people buy their clothes from if they aren't basics like vest tops - I am good at Jeans especially.
• Describe your favourite moment of your life so far? Every time I hug my mum.
• Who/ what is your greatest disappointment? The people who walk away from me, because I am a really good person and they miss out on that.
• What is your guilty pleasure? Quiz shows or daytime TV. Oh and Forever 21.
• What quality do you most admire in others? Strength in the face of adversity.
• What historical figure would you most like to meet and why? Boudicca because she was a strong lady who stood up for what se believed in.  

The questions I would like those I present this award to please answer are:

1. If you could kiss anyone famous who would it be?
2. What's your favourite flower?
3. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
4. What's your favourite movie quote?
5. If you could be on TV what show would you be in?
6. What is on the wall next to you right now?
7. What is your favourite season?
8. Who is the most famous person you have ever met?
9. What is the best place you've ever visited?
10. Do you have any pets? If so what are they and what are their names?
11. If you could go anywhere in time or space, where would it be or when?

Therefore I will pass this award onto four other bloggers:

• A fellow London blogger whose blog is A-MA-ZING!: Sara Says
• My friend Jess who writes the best beauty blog around - A fellow Lushie: Pure Lily x
• A fellow fashion/lifestyle/beauty blogger who is sweet and lovely: Hello It's Lisa
• My first friend when I joined the fashion blogger circuit, the most supportive: Classy and Fabulous

N.B. (please see the rules at the top of this post so you know what to do)

This was really fun, I hope you guys enjoy it! Let me know when you've finished your posts and I will link to them too!

Luv,

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥

Fashion Round Up! Exciting Week!

Hey Guys,

So this week has been a bit mad and its not over yet but I have been dying to post and the opportunity presented itself.

Firstly it has been all kicking off in the world of awards with some of the most prestigious being dished out and nominations received. Sunday night was the night when it all kicked off with film stars flying to my lovely city and our own London girl Adele flew to America to kill it at the 54th Grammy's.

The BAFTA's presented an opportunity for a group of the best actors, actresses, directors and behind the scenes teams to gather in London and win golden masks, and they didn't need telling twice! The Artist swept the board with 7 awards and for a good reason as it has made the wider world wake up to the beauty of classic old films and inspired a love of the flapper dresses.

Also the British film Tinker, Tailor, Solider, Spy did really well. The co-writer, Peter Straughan, on picking up the Best Adapted Screenplay made me laugh when he said "Thanks for The Artist for not being adapted from a book" Staring a hugely fabulous cast such as Benedict Cumberbatch and Gary Oldman which has made me want to stick on my trench coat and go spy on fashion (wait I do that already oops!)  There was also a very good feeling in the Royal Opera House as Brad Pitt attended with the lovely Angelina Jolie and also a fetching George Clooney showed up too.

Secondly and also on Saturday but across the pond, the music industry gathered to celebrate the 54th Grammys and  the dazzling occasion was tainted with sadness as the industry reeled with the death of the great Whitney Houston just 24 hours before. Despite the sadness the show was to go on and Adele, London's finest was showered with six out of six awards and performed for the first time since a throat operation that threatened her career but I never had any doubt about her recovering and storming it when she did. And she did. 

Finally, Green with Envy moment. Blake Lively receiving the entire Louboutin Spring collection from the shoe designer as a gift for his favourite muse. Everyone can be jealous now I think.

Onwards and upwards!

Whitney Houston R.I.P the world will always love you.

Luv,

LDN Teenage Fashionista xox

Brit Pop Princess: Adele vs. Pixie... I need this solved... Help?

Hey guys,

I have been in the middle of an argument between two of my friends for a long time now and so I have finally decided to solve it by asking my loyal readers to help me out if you will.

So I am going to list the pro's and con's of both of the fabulous females and its up to you to decide who is the victor and silence my dear friends.

Firstly, Pixie Lott.

Well Pixie Lott has come along way since she auditioned for Britannia High in 2007 and was turned down because she had a 'soulful' voice. However, that initial let down got her two chart topping albums that were so successful that they have sold close to 1.2 million copies together since their release. Her début hit with 'Turn It Up' (2009) contained a eclectic mix of lively upbeat tunes and slower more emotional tracks that are a pleasure to listen to. The album went double platinum and was released with a deluxe version called 'Turn It Up Louder' which included a song with Jason Derulo. After this in 2011 came her second hit 'Young Foolish Happy' which has included 3 top ten hits and scored an entry to the charts at number 1. She has won 7 awards from Virgin Media Music Awards to MTV European Music Awards. 

While her music career shines, she has had several fashion collections with Lipsy, which sell out almost instantly, including the A/W 2011 collection, pieces of which you can see at lipsy.co.uk.

So to sum up Pixie Lott is a fashionable, talented, 21 year old with songs to make you party or just to improve your mood. And she has a hot boyfriend. And she is a London girl. And she is brave with her look.

Does it mean she wins the new Brit pop princess title though? 

Secondly Adele. 

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins. London girl - World Class sensation. From obscurity to 2007 when she won the Critics Choice award at The Brits, Adele's assent to fame has been astronomical. Her début single '19' (she was 19 at the time), which she released in 2008 was an instant commercial and critical success and has since become 4 times platinum. It went straight to number 1 on the UK charts and was highly regarded on the Billboard 200. Then in 2011, Adele released 21 and three songs off the album became worldwide number one. She has won 37 awards up to date with 93 nominations ranging from Brits to Grammy's.

So for fashion Adele tends to stick to dark colours to accentuate her fab red hair that is always shiny and brilliant. She loves both heels and flats and oozes an ease of style that is subtle. In fact in September 2011 she was on the cover of Vogue UK and is also to be on the cover of Vogue US for March 2012. 

So to sum Adele's candidacy up: She is really successful, had a very relatable life, is beautiful and has songs that read like a biography. She is glamorous yet soft. Tough with an edge. Down to Earth with a voice that is out of this world. 

Does she win Brit Pop Princess however? 

So here it is, as best as I can make the cases for the two amazing women that dominate British music, very similar and yet worlds apart. It's over to you know folks, 

Comment or let me know on facebook who you think wins!

Luv, 

LDN Teenage Fashionista xox

Eurovision Fashion ♥

Hey guys,

Sorry its been a while, exams and school have been taking up my whole life, this will make you laugh though.

The Eurovision final was last night, what a mess for the UK.

So basically if you missed last night you missed quiet a lot. I know Americans aren't actually involved but you should be in my opinion. If you get a second check out the video's on YouTube, you will be laughing for hours.

Lots of Love

LDN TEENAGE FASHIONISTA xox

My 1st Blog Award!!!!

Hey guys,

I have received a Sunshine blog award from Retro♡Lover (click to see it x)

The rules for this blog award are:

1- Post the logo within your blog or post ☺

2- Pass the award onto 12 fellow bloggers ☻

3- Link the nominees within your post ♪

4- Let the nominees know they have received an award by commenting on their blog ♥

5- Share the love and link to the person whom you received this award from!


So, I pass this blog award onto the following fabulous fashion blogs..

• Classy & Fabulous
• Fabulous Finds
• Cherished Trinkets
• Not Fashionista. Call me Stylista
• Smile Couture
• Spotted To Share
• Through the Wilderness
• In her Stilettos
• Dear Ella
• Bachman's Sparrow
• The Girl in The Check Scarf
• Voguish

Thank you once again to Retro ♡ Lover for giving me an opportunity to give out this award to all of the fab blogs that write about fashion in the best ways possible and who also give us an insight into their lives.

Thanks again for inspiring me to write and making me smile daily!

Lots of Love guys

LDN TEENAGE FASHIONISTA xox ♥♥♥♥♥♥