The Difficult Journey of Love Part 2...

Hey guys,

So this is the second episode in my poetry story called The Difficult Journey of Love. This one is the man's reaction to how the woman acts in Shining Rock as I wanted this story to show both sides of love and heartbreak.

So enjoy! 

"The Man With The Broken Heart"

I say that I love you,

And am down on one knee.

Please give me your answer

To my hopeful plea.

You look away,

You turn your back,

You don't give an answer,

I'm taken aback.

You seem to be weighing,

The pros and the cons,

If you don't say a word -

You know I'll be gone,

My heart is broken,

You go to say,

But I don't want to hear it,

So I just walk away...

Luv,

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥

Sunny Sunday musings...

Hey again, 

Two posts in one day! Aren't you guys lucky!

So I went shopping with my friend Lucy today and well I bought a lot! The sun is out at last and it is also warm which helps! I'm in a skirt and a vest top which combines like a dress! Also my shoes from Primark which hurt before are now comfortable! Double success! 

I will of course take you through what I bought. Basically after my wardrobe tidy I am only buying things I need or at least don't already own one similar! 

So I finally got my letterman style jacket from Republic and it's beautiful just the right colour to suit all seasons!
 

I also went Primark mad. This entailed me getting a new long vest top for the summer, a new straw hat that I couldn't resist, a new pair of pumps, a new swimming costume and a pair of simple navy espadrilles! Phew!

 

 

Also I went into Forever 21 and bought a new locket necklace that has the most beautiful owl on it.

 

I also wanted to show my outfit of the day as it is finally sunny. I will show you my necklace and shoes as you can't see them clearly in the photo.

 

Well I am going to carry on watching the Monaco Formula 1 race while the sun shines! Hope you guys have a lovely weekend!

Luv,
LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥
 

Poetry Story: The Difficult Journey of Love...

Hey guys,

I mentioned on Facebook about my poetry story and I have finally finished it so I thought I would post it in instalments. 

The story is told in two perspectives; a man and a woman who we meet at the moment that the man is proposing to the woman. This poem is her trying to work out whether she should say yes.
 

So today is the first of the series enjoy! 

"Shining Rock"

A moment in time.

A rock that shines.

Down on one knee,

You looking up at me.

In that cavern,

The vast expanse,

The sun just visible,

Gone in a glance.

I call to the sky, 

Tell me what to do,

I look to the floor,

And then back to you.

The memories come flooding back,

The games and the scenes, 

fading to black.

I dress up,

They cut me down,

Don't you want someone else around?

- 

Which game will we play today?

You slam the door,

I'll hide away.

I've given you all the chances,

This is your checking move,

Is this battle worth fighting?

Or will I have to lose? 

Will we be Monroe and DiMaggio?

Anthony and Cleopatra? 

Just another tragic love,

That wasn't meant to be...

 

Of will I be the only one, 

The only one for you, 

The shoe that fits,

The house that's right,

Simple, pure and true.

I hope you liked it, next one coming soon...

Luv, 

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥

11 random things about me...

Hey guys,

So I feel bad about the last post being so delayed so I am gonna write this one now after just sitting my physics exam to take my mind off things. 

So after my Liebster Blog Award I was thinking that I'd love to answer my questions that I posed to the three blogs I passed it onto. So here are my answers: 

• If you could kiss anyone famous who would it be? Justin Timberlake or Ryan Gosling! Easy! 
• What's your favourite flower? Pink or red roses, simple girl really.
• How many pairs of shoes do you own? Many, is that an answer, well I'd say around 20. 
• What's your favourite movie quote? "I love the public you, I love the private you and I love the you only I get to see" from the Kate and William movie lol! 
• If you could be on TV what show would you be in? I'd love to be in Hart of Dixie or Gossip Girl anything like that or maybe the female Mike Ross in Suits.
• What is on the wall next to you right now? Well one side is a window and the other is a picture of a cat that looks like Woozle. 
• What is your favourite season? Summer, I hate being cold and it's my birthday season.
• Who is the most famous person you have ever met? I met Warwick Davis at comic con, that was cool.
• What is the best place you've ever visited? Tolo, Greece and I loved it so much I'm going back this year.
• Do you have any pets? If so what are they and what are their names? A Cat called Woozle who has been featured on this blog! 
• If you could go anywhere in time or space, where would it be or when? I would love to go to the birth of the universe just so I would know how it all began, or maybe I would go to Paris to meet Coco Chanel and Christian Dior. 

That concludes the 11 random things about me, I will do this once a month as a feature and get you guys to message me questions to answer! 

Luv, 

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥

You did go to the ball but what did you wear Cinderella?

Hey guys,

So this week was the ever famous Met Ball which this year wanted those lucky enough to be given invites to dress "Punk" in an ode to the new exhibition - well this week provided me with the time to reflect on who wore what and my conclusions I will write down now.

I feel I should start with my idea of punk and the image I get takes the form of my mum when she was younger. Now I have been informed that fish nets and hair dye were the order of the time and that was punk being tame! 

So how did the social elite dress for it? Well it was more ball less punk, which I don't think is very sporting as its like going to a fancy dress party not in fancy dress! 

I like top 5's but I have to include in one section two women so I guess it is a top 6 in reality:

• Julianna Hough looked amazing in a custom Topshop dress and her hair was also bang on punk, I love the ripped bottom to the dress and her edgy heels just make the look! 

• Next to be bestowed my praise is model of the moment: Cara Delevingne. This lady is fierce and wow, look at her dress. Unlike Sienna Miller who put a studded jacket over a dress, Cara went for it in Burberry and she for me just looks naturally rebellious! 

• Sarah Jessica Parker, step right up! This was one of the most extravagant outfits of the night, a headpiece from Philip Treacy, the widest Giles Deacon dress and thigh high Louboutins! All the pieces by themselves channel punk, the headpiece was shaped like a mohican and the boots were the shiniest tartan. The wardrobe malfunction made it all the more punk! 

• So when I was talking to my mum she said that when she used to go clubbing there was always a girl dressed as a bride and I think Rooney Mara got the message! Not only did she wear a white floor length Givenchy gown but she managed to make it cool not creepy. I think she got the ball and the punk elements perfect! 

• So finally are two women who did things right but the whole look was very wrong: Madonna and Nicole Richie. Both looked strange and kinda scary! However there were some elements of their outfits that were spot on, I mean I loved Nicole's hair and Madonna had elements of genius in the fish nets, the tartan and the pink shoes but she just didn't look good as an outfit. I'm sorry ladies, sack your stylists!!

So this was really late I'm sorry but my exams will soon be over!

Luv you all,

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥

Beanies and other things...

Hey guys,

This post is driven by my recent trip to Canary Wharf which is one of my favourite places in London as business and culture mix amongst the skyscrapers.

Recently trends in fashion have taken an urban vibe and cities are proving a massive influence on the art of fashion. Styles of hoodies and cropped tees with logos on have filled the high street, bold leggings have reappeared and high tops with matching beanies and baseball caps.

At first I never thought this trend would suit me, but there are ways to incorporate it into your own style, I manage it by pairing slouchy jumpers with jeans but maybe I will end up rocking a beanie one day!

This is my 99th post so next one will be my centenary so I am planning something exceptional for that but please message me if you want anything special mentioned!

I want to also say thank you to all who look at my blog and read it every time I post, I love you all!

Lots of luv,

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥

Print will never die...

Hey guys,

Some say that print is a dying medium and with e-books and gadgets, there will be no point in carrying around heavy books. However in fashion we are slightly different, yes magazines produce E versions however I love to buy the magazine myself, having it on my phone just doesn't seem the same.

My room is groaning from fashion magazines and I genuinely believe the artistry that goes into a magazine deserves someone to pick it up and treasure it, every shoot is a jewel. I also have a huge amount of books that inspire my fashion sense in a conventional and non-conventional way.

My collection of books about fashion directly is pictured below and there is a wide range of themes:

Firstly, I have two books on one of my idols Miss Marilyn Monroe and her influence on fashion. Marilyn was very good at dressing her figure and one of the books focuses on her relationship with William Travilla who custom made some of her most iconic dresses - both are particularly interesting and contain some very stunning and inspiring images. (details: Dressing Marilyn, Marilyn in Fashion)

I also have three style guides; one 'The Bombshell Manual of Style' which is a very fun guide I borrowed from my mums library and is just a laugh, the second is 'How To Dress For Success' which I bought on my return to the V&A at the start of this year and it is very helpful in organising the smart style that every woman needs to master, finally is Lauren Conrad's 'Style' which is my go to book for the wardrobe organisation and what to put with what - it's also very helpful for beauty which most how to books do but this one is particular good with the drawings represent the face with the make up on that look realistic and easy to do. (details: The Bombshell Manual of Style, How To Dress For Success, Style)  

As well as these I have a number of fun books such as the 'American Fashion Cookbook' which has designers favourite foods and some fun personal anecdotes; 'The Princess Diaries Guide to Life' which is a good book for anyone interested in being a princess, covering fashion to proper decorum in social settings such as dining and etiquette; 'Edie: Girl On Fire' is a book about the iconic Edie Sedgwick who was idolised by Andy Warhol with some stunning images and inspiration; my 'Little Dictionary of Fashion' by Christian Dior which I wrote about when I bought it, the book is so interesting as it offers a complete A-Z of everything you could ever need to wear; My Chanel Fine Jewellery Catalogue which is good if I want to be hypnotised by diamonds for a few hours and finally my two books written by Madonna about the 'English Roses' which have a beautiful illustrations and all the girls have a good style that I still love even now. (details: American Fashion Cookbook, Edie: Girl on Fire, The Princess Diaries Guide to Life, Little Dictionary of Fashion, English Roses - and Chanel catalogue you need to get in Chanel stores)

It's fair to say I have a lot of fashion books and I just bought another one, Vogue on Alexander McQueen and this books is beautifully written and I think it is one of the best books I have seen about him. When I finish reading it I will do a proper review. (details: Vogue on Alexander McQueen)

My main issue is that I have a very long queue of books (although I have read Frankenstein, Breakfast at Tiffany's and The Great Gatsby so far this year) but my plan is to spend all summer reading in the sun.

So I hope you enjoyed this new angle,
Message me your favourite books, I'm always looking for a new buy!

Luv,
LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥

n.b. I have used Amazon for the details of these books as it lists ISBN and author clearly, but I bought these across a variety of stores, book shops are amazing and I have no affiliation with Amazon.

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♥

Being Nerdy

Hey guys,

So I promised you a post and therefore I will deliver. This time however the post is all about geekyness! (Which I think is quite fashionable but hey I am biased)

Basically in physics yesterday we were discussing this important equation in quantum theory that involved a guy called Max Planck and his constant for energy - called Planck's Constant lol! And as we were discussing the photoelectric effect which was Einstein's idea I was confused - I was thinking that maybe the credit should of been given to Einstein if it was a huge part of his theory.

And the reason that this is linked to fashion is because who gets credit for new trends. Is the person who walks the clothes down the run way responsible for the next seasons trend, or was it the unknown person who strolled past them sitting in a coffee shop and that had planned their outfit in order to express themselves, therefore in that single act inspired that designer to put pen to paper and stitch to garment. If it was therefore down to them, they were the catalyst that subsequently caused thousands of fashionistas to moon over their outfits and replicate it, without anyone knowing their names.

It's interesting that someone unknown can have the power to do that - at least Planck and Einstein were well rewarded for their science contribution with Nobel Prizes. It ended up that time was the true decider of the credit in the case of the constant, because Planck was first to think quantum he got the name of the father of quantum physics. In the same way Coco Chanel gets the credit for making the sun tan popular although I'm sure that getting a sun tan was not her invention.

Finally as you may of guessed I am quiet geeky so here are two pieces of my wardrobe that match this theme and also carry an image of one of my loves, Hello Kitty:

 

Jumper, Forever 21

Necklace, Hello Kitty at Claire's Accessories

Lots of luv,

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥  

Clean wardrobe, clean mind!

Hey guys,

So last Saturday I finished sorting all of my clothes out and looked into my wardrobe and was horrified at everything out of its place and my system of order had vanished. All the days of wearing the same college uniform had left my other clothes disregarded but no more.

Now I've finished the organising and I feel so much better seeing it all lined up. It is colour coded and then organised from formal dresses and jackets, through to knitwear, t-shirts and smart shirts, suit jackets, then jeans and finishing with smart trousers and skirts.

I cannot believe how many clothes I own. Although I feel like I have a complete wardrobe at last with lots of outfit options for every occasion needed now!

So here it is in it's finery:

Luv,

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥