I take Selfies Sue Me!

 It is official, selfies have taken over the world. The word was named the most popular word of 2013 and was added to the Oxford Dictionary only a matter of weeks ago. The official meaning of the world is a self portrait taken by the subject, and if anyone knows a thing or two about selfies it is me. I love a good selfie and have no problem admitting it. If I think I look nice I take a photo, if I'm waiting in the car, bored at home or not really focusing in lectures snap, new photo for my instagram account. Basically I am vain and like to take photos of myself, does that make me a bad person, no, God forbid the psychologists of the world get a hold of me and tell me they think  that I have major low self esteem and that I need other peoples validation to make myself feel good, that all of a sudden a few likes on facebook is going to make me really constant and happy with myself, sorry people but you are sorely mistaken! I am perfectly fine if I post a selfie on Instagram and it doesn't get any likes, but it is nice when you get that little orange notification that someone likes your photo but I do not go around depressed if that photo is not popular with other users.The likes of Cara Delevigne and Kim Kardashian  have pushed selfie taking into overdrive but looking through my familys old photo albums it is clear that I was taking selfies since before Kim K was famous. I always liked taking photos of myself, although these photos are of myself as a 10 year old with messy hair and my tongue sticking

The likes of Cara Delevigne and Kim Kardashian  have pushed selfie taking into overdrive but looking through my familys old photo albums it is clear that I was taking selfies since before Kim K was famous. I always liked taking photos of myself, although these photos are of myself as a 10 year old with messy hair and my tongue sticking out. People argue that teenages are going to garner low self esteem if their selfies does not get that many likes on facebook, Newsflash, teenagers are going to have low self esteem, it is that time in your life where the fact that there is always someone prettier, smarter and thinner is most prevalent, you are not going to be brimming with confidence and unless you are Kendall and Kylie Jenner, you are not going to be 100% about your looks. When I was a teenager selfies were not the trend  they are now, I was not a looker as a teen either, I had glasses, braces, was chubby, basically I was no Kylie Jenner at 16, thats for damn sure, however I still took the odd selfie if I was board or goofing around. I would put it on bebo or facebook and would not get depressed if it wasn't commented on or had a huge amount of likes, why, because unlike the psychologists of worlds theory, I was not obsessed with peer validation

We like celebrity selfies because they are candid shots into these superstars lives, they are not on a red carpet or a still from a movie or a photo shoot they are these superstars pulling funny faces or doing the duck face, yes people give out about the duck face but it happens so build a bridge and get over it.

People of the world do not be shamed into hiding your selfie taking habit, it is fine, I think it shows confidence, your telling the world I think I look good today and don't let any ragging know it all tell you otherwise, they're probably just jealous that a instagram filter doesn't make them look like God's Gift!

          

  

Why Everyone Needs to Relax about Lily Allen

One of the most cheeky, opinionated and talented artists of the past 10 years is back with her new video. Lily Allen is back and with a bang. She's back with her video for her new song "Hard Out Here" and in the video she tells it exactly like it is. With lyrics like "If i told you about my sex life you'd call me a slut, boys talking about my their bitches with no one making a fuss" tackling the double standard talking about your personal bedroom habits if you're a boy or a girl. I think it's a private matter personally but there are some very open books and if a woman is very open she is open to abuse but boys get patted on the back. She also states very frankly "if you're not a size 6 and you're not good looking then you better be rich or real good at cooking" which shows the brutal honesty of what women need in this world if they want to be successful which unfortunately is a hot body and looks otherwise forget it. The world is cruel to women at times, smarts is not enough you need to be aesthetically pleasing, sorry ladies!
She also poked fun at the use of woman is music video's by males, woman dancing all over them as the stand by the high priced car and drench themselves in champaign while the males stand by in a fig fur coat and gold chains, honestly I thought is was a great play on the standard male misogynist video. People have got up in arms on how the video is stupid and I think theses people just do not get the satire and need to learn how to take a joke.
I myself thought it was quite smart and told the truth about woman in pop culture. As I have gotten older I find the  degrading of women in these videos concerning. Lily pointedly states in her song "I don't need to shake my ass for you cuz Ive got a brain" which is my view point completely. Now I am not a feminist or a campaigner but I do think woman should be viewed as a bit more than piece of eye candy in a bikini. Don't get me wrong we've all been there in a club, especially on halloween and we dance provocatively enough to the likes of Blurred Lines, but would I want to make a career out of it, absolutely not, to the ladies that do, that is their choice I however would prefer to be known for my career success then being the girl in Pitbull's latest video.
Lily Allen strikes me as a quick witted performer who is not afraid to say what we're all thinking and I think she need to be applauded for this effort than abused and she is wight it is hard out here for a bitch!

Lady Gaga; Artpop : Review

The first lady of quirky is back, Lady Gaga is back with her third album. Gaga is quite prominent in my music collection and I have seen her live twice. what I took from her concert is that this woman can sing and I mean really sing. The albums starts off with the mediocre Aura and it is quote an odd piece of music, it is not really a song but more of Gaga rambling along to Dubstep. She then moves into the slightly less off Venus. I actually really like this song. I like the chores and I think she really shows off her vocals and she isn't being drowned out by the music. 

G.U.Y is a bit more is very heavy on the dubstep and the lyrics are a bit random and all over the place. She then moves into the very sensual X Dreams, she gets very descriptive in the lyrics but it is a bit slow and heavy. She's roped in the likes of T.I for Jewels which is very hip hop and she suits the beat and style of hip hop really well, Manicure is pure Gaga upbeat, loads of clapping but edgy lyrics. I loved this song and think it's the kind of song that made me fall in Love with Gaga's music. Do What U Want is the next track and this has  proved to be a big success for Gaga. I really like this song, I think the bet is great and R Kelly adds something different to the song. I can see why this has been a hit. The title track Artpop is next and is very electronic and arty. I really disliked the song, I think it's too odd and a bit of a filler.

She moved into her next track and it could not be more different. She is angry in Swine and you can hear it in her voice, also the beat in this is slick, it's unbelievable, I don't know who produced this song but they did a great job. 

She proves her loyalty to Donatella Versace with her song named Donatella, it's a bit off a random track but you can tell she really admires the woman. She then moves into Fashion which is slower and shoes her voice off more but seems like a bit of a filler. Mary Jane Holland is also filled with Dubstep but it's a bit bland and all over the place. For the next song Dope she sings her heart out, her voice is so strong and powerful but the lyrics in the chores are a bit random but she proves she had got the voice under all the quirky. For the penultimate song Gypsy she goes a little bit nostalgic but it's not that strong of a track, she finishes off the album with lead single Applause which I was not a fan of, I thought it was not as strong as some of her other singles.

For me this album is her weakest to date. We have waited over two years for new music and this does not live up to her previous efforts. I know my mum has been really looking forward from hearing new music from her, (Shes a big fan) as have I but I cannot think of songs that I would rush to download. The problem is that Gaga has set the bar so high we expect greatness. For massive fans this will be a treat but for others it's an alright album from an amazing artist. 

EMA 2013: Fashion Review

This years EMA Awards were held in Amsterdam this year and the fashion and brought by the stars was less than desirable. There were some hits and some serious misses also, here's a roundup of all the fashion. 

Katy Perry rocked a simple but chic mint green fitted dress with 50's style hair. I have to say I thought this was a bit of a blond choice considering the singer record of being daring and risk taking.

Ariana Grande looked really good in a new romance style dress. I love the pale pink and black contrast and I like how she kept the shoes simple. I think she looks stunning.


Bridgit Mendler kept it simple but pushing near the dull side in her cut out black mini , I like this look but for such a big award show color would have been her friend

Miley if you are going to dress like a Hoe than at least have your dress and shoes matching. She looks cheap but I'm sure with her track record that was the look she was going for.

Rite Ora kept it sexy and sleek in a simple black mini. Miley this is how you do sexy. She topped off her stunning dress with her signature red lips, Adore this look

Ellie Goulding wore a lace black dress with her underwear on show. We have seen this look done so many times and this outfit is so done. No originality, she could have done so much better, boring!

Iggy Azalea wore a daring cut out maxi with some serious Angelia Leg. I love the red shoes and how she kept hair and makeup simple. I think she looked Gorgeous 

Laura Whitmore looked amazing as per usual. This girl knows style and I love how she is on trend with the monochrome look. One of the best looks of the night by far.

Cher Lloyd wore a interesting gold and black mini. I love how she paired it with boots but I would have ditched the tights, they make the look more dowdy

Winter Wedding Looks

Winter is finally here. Red Cups have arrived in Starbucks, Nights have gotten colder and the christmas promotions have landed in the shops. Winter is officially here and what comes with Winter is a loved up couples dream of having a snow white wedding. If you have received a wedding invite to a fabulous winter wedding, here are a few idea's for looks you can rock at them. A good coat is essential to any winter wedding look and a nude or black will go well with almost any dress from the collection of looks below!

This plum lace dress is a great choice as it has sleeves to cover the arms if it's cold  and the neckline is not to low. If you want to pick this dress it's from Topshop pierced at €30.00

I am not usually a fan black at a wedding but I wore a sequined black dress to a Christmas wedding last year and my rule for black is, it there is some detail that makes the dress a but more fun then it's ok. The low back is stunning and with a simple necklace it will be a great look. Its ASOS priced at €41

This T-Shirt dress from Miss Selfridge and it's great how simple it is. Add a silver or gold statement necklace  and a pair of black courts, this dress  would look perfect for a wedding. Price €40


This simple purple dress would look great a winter wedding. With a black faux fur stole or jacket this dress will look perfect for the day. From ASOS priced at €75


Purple is a great look for the winter season and this skater dress is so pretty. The deep neckline is flattering as well as the skater style. This is also from ASOS at is priced at €40.50


I think this look would look sexy but sophisticated. The long navy is a flattering color on all skin tones and hair colors and at a price of €28.00 it's a great buy, if you want this dress its available from Missguided


This dress has such a stunning neckline and the gold detail really adds a fun detail to the dress.  Its from missguided at priced at €48.00


Red Lace is a perfect way to rock the new romance trend and with a nude lip this dress will do all the talking. It's also from Misguided and costs €48


This dress is absolutely stunning. The detail on this dress is second to none that i have seen in a while, and the shape of the dress suits nearly everybody type. It's from Miss Selfridge and cost €90


I think this dress would be perfect of a wedding because the butterfly pattern is girly and fun even though half the dress is black. Shift dresses suit ladies with Kim K hips and for €30 from New Look, it's a great buy

CMA: Fashion Review

Last night Country Musics Elite brought the Glamour to the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville for their biggest night. Stars from stage and screen graced the red carpet and brought some fabulous looks with them, heres a roundup of some of the nights outfits.

Taylor Swift borought the fabulous in this AMAZING Elie Saab gown! I love how Taylor always brings the fabulous but never looks trashy, Love this look so much!

Carrie Underwood looked sexy but not trashy in her sheer gold dress. The woman has great toned legs that look as golden as her dress under the sheer. I love the gold detail up top and her hair and makeup is stunning!

Miranda Lambert turned heads in this electric blue number. I love the sequin detail and I love the blue color against her blond hair, and I am loving the waves in her hair, overall a great look.

Sheryl Crow looked classy and age appropriate in her loose maxi. I love the gold neckline and the shape of the dress suits her so well. I am not a fan of her new hair color though, I think she suits having her hair lighter

Faith Hill wore a simple white grecian style dress to the event. I think this is a brave look, I love how the dress is not swamping her and she is owning the look, I also love her hair tied back so we see her stunning face.

My new girl crush Lucy Hale wore a stunning peach Julien MAcDonald dress. I think she could have worn something more fitted but she still looks fantastic. I also adore those shoes

Kellie Pickler looked sexy in a fitted black dress. I love how only a section of the dress is sequins and think the deep neckline is stunning, a great look for the night

Kimberly Perry wore a stunning pink gown. I love the details of the beads on the dress. I think this look is really sweet and soft and the hair and makeup goes so well with it.

Colbie Caillat went short for the night. in a sequined mini. I love how the color pallet for the dress is gold based and how she kept it simple with the shoes and hair,a great look for the singer

Nashville actress Chalay Rose brought the glamour in her in her sequined dress. I love this dress so much, I think she looks amazing, stunning look

Plus Size Fashion

Hi Ladies, I got an email from someone asking to feature some more Plus Size Looks on my blog, (thank you to my lovely e-mailer complimenting my picks that I feature by the way ) Anyway here are some dresses that are sizes 16 and up for ladies who build a bit more like Rebel Wilson (Who I Adore BTW). They range from prices and they are easily accessible, happy shopping!

I you are like me and have decent sized hips, shift dress are your best friend. I love this dress because it covers your arms but not in a obvious way and the detail on the arms is very cool, This beauty is from ASOS and costs €41.00

This dress is perfect for girls who want to to cover their stomachs and want to keep attention up top. This dress is also from ASOS and costs €42.50

This is good for ladies who have slim shoulders and upper body. I Love the color teal but this dress also comes in red, brown and black and it is also only €15 from New Look  so you can buy more than one!

This dress is great for attracting attention to the slimmest part of the body and is very ladylike and classy. It is available from AX Paris priced at €60

This dress is very good at drawing attention to the the upper body if you carry your weight below the waist and this is also from New Look priced at €55.00

This is perfect for the lady who wants to cover her arms and draw attention to her slimmest feature. The V neck cut is flattering to 98% of woman's body types. This dress if for the girl who want's to cover up yet look pretty and it is available from Little Mistresses costing €65.50 

I love a good cape dresses and this dress is perfect for ladies who want to cover up. This dress will suit most girls and with a statement necklace it will look amazing. It's from ASOS and priced at €40.50

Simple is key at this dress is perfect.  Shift is good for the lady with J.Lo hips and purple suits most hair and skin tones. At €28 its a great price and is available from Missguided 

 

Wrap Dresses suit everybodys shape, from slim to curvy and this colour suits nearly every skin and hair tone. With Silver accessories this dress will look amazing. It's prices at €26 from Missguided