Just a quick note from me. Have been working lots, going to the gym (well, maybe about once in the past month), not sleeping enough. More to follow. But now, my crosstrainer song from today..
31/08/2010
23/08/2010
Personal Challenges, Part 1: Eyes
Everyone has things about them they like.
Me, I like my eye colour. It is quite nice, even if hard to describe. I don't like my eyes, though, they're small and a pain in the ass to make up nicely. Hence why I rarely try, I just let them be. And it's a shame, as I am sure I could really make something nice of them.. well, of the colour, anyway.
So that is my personal challenge. To learn to make something out of my eyes. Still, the problem is defining the exact colour of the damned things. I could highlight the brown, which is a nice enough colour. I could emphasise the gray-ish edge of my eyes, or the green in them.
I could play around with the eye liners I have but do not use. Slap on mascara. paint on eye shadow, play around with primer potions.
Where to start, people, where to start... and most of all, how to keep up the habit once I find something that works?
19/08/2010
So What Am I Doing, Anyway?
A simple picture-less post from me today - have just accidentally deleted a post I was writing, so am just going to ponder today, after a long working day..
You'd think that a style/fashion blog would be an easy thing to write. Post photos of the 'outfit of the day', ponder about runway shows and talk about trends.
What about me, then? 'Outfit of the day' for me would be my work uniform (black trousers, white shirt, black shoes - hardly sartorial excitement galore). The perk of a work that requires a uniform is the sheer simplicity of it all. i don't have to think - I put my uniform on, and crack on to work. It makes me a canvas to which my employers wishes and expectations are projected to. I stop being an individual who has her own style and character, and become a part of a machinery.
Outtside work, I do not have an exciting style at all. I wear black, occasionally I wear jeans. At home I wear my 'home clothes' which usually consist of leggins and a hoodie or a shapeless but warm and soft cardigan.
My favourite shoes are plimsolls that have worn through and should have been binned months ago because they have a hole on the sole. I own a lot of high-heeles ubersexy shoes, but never wear them outside the house because I am afraid of falling ver and/or scuffing them.
I have lots of makeup because I love it, but I rarely wear it these days because I have no dressing table to apply it next to. My hair is tied back, and cut and coloured simply to suit my own reflection of my personality.
Runway shows I do not really watch or follow, apart from picking up the stuff I like. I catch the show reports on the media, think that majority of them are totally pants, and then go 'oooooh, I like that one', and 'boom', there's my focus.
This autumn, it's all about the military vibe and grungey hair. Quite handy for me, being an ex-soldier and someone who constantly loses their hairbrush.
Trends are the same ilk for me, I ignore them, unless I really like them, and even then I am likely to not really 'get involved' in them. I can appreciate a trend, but not take part in it.
So why do I write something that can only be described as a style- or a fashion blog?
because, people, I do like my fashion. I may not be the most fashionable person out there, but I appreciate it. At the same time, I don't feel like I am a slave to it. I just like it. And that, in my view, is enoug, because even 'normal' style is style.
You'd think that a style/fashion blog would be an easy thing to write. Post photos of the 'outfit of the day', ponder about runway shows and talk about trends.
What about me, then? 'Outfit of the day' for me would be my work uniform (black trousers, white shirt, black shoes - hardly sartorial excitement galore). The perk of a work that requires a uniform is the sheer simplicity of it all. i don't have to think - I put my uniform on, and crack on to work. It makes me a canvas to which my employers wishes and expectations are projected to. I stop being an individual who has her own style and character, and become a part of a machinery.
Outtside work, I do not have an exciting style at all. I wear black, occasionally I wear jeans. At home I wear my 'home clothes' which usually consist of leggins and a hoodie or a shapeless but warm and soft cardigan.
My favourite shoes are plimsolls that have worn through and should have been binned months ago because they have a hole on the sole. I own a lot of high-heeles ubersexy shoes, but never wear them outside the house because I am afraid of falling ver and/or scuffing them.
I have lots of makeup because I love it, but I rarely wear it these days because I have no dressing table to apply it next to. My hair is tied back, and cut and coloured simply to suit my own reflection of my personality.
Runway shows I do not really watch or follow, apart from picking up the stuff I like. I catch the show reports on the media, think that majority of them are totally pants, and then go 'oooooh, I like that one', and 'boom', there's my focus.
This autumn, it's all about the military vibe and grungey hair. Quite handy for me, being an ex-soldier and someone who constantly loses their hairbrush.
Trends are the same ilk for me, I ignore them, unless I really like them, and even then I am likely to not really 'get involved' in them. I can appreciate a trend, but not take part in it.
So why do I write something that can only be described as a style- or a fashion blog?
because, people, I do like my fashion. I may not be the most fashionable person out there, but I appreciate it. At the same time, I don't feel like I am a slave to it. I just like it. And that, in my view, is enoug, because even 'normal' style is style.
18/08/2010
Lumene Love
I am so tired after a nightshift, plus sorting out a financial disaster of the house deposit, that my head will not produce any text that will make any sense.
So here are a few photos from my Lumene haul from my recent finnish trip. Gorgeous colours. I am quite useless with the eye makeup side of things, but hopefully these will inspire me to dip my toe into it. I did get a few lipsticks too, but that's another whole post altogether..
13/08/2010
13082010 - Friday the 13th
Truth be told, today hasn't been that bad of a day. Yes, I overslept, missed my bus and was late for work. But I also had a good day at work, got free cake and had a marvellous dinner, as well as came home to no bills. Bonus.
I was pondering about different things to blog about. I cannot do the usual 'what I wore today' stuff because not only do I wear a uniform pretty much every day due to work, on days off I tend to thrown on a black shirt, jeans and trainers. My 'outfit' is all about the bags, scarves and coats.
It's kind of hard to do a 'style blog' about an utfit when your outfit is all-black and quite simple - and always looking the same! still, style isn't always about the clothes, it's about the other stuff, too.
What I was pondering was writing about the stuff I carry with me, a kind of written version of 'what's in my purse'- videos. Which I love, by the way, in my voyeuristic way.
So that is definitely oncoming. As are blogs about my other obsession, make-up. Love the stuff, even though the question is why someone who doesn't wear makeup to work loves it so much. Lip cosmetics, I have always loved. But truth be told, I don't tend to use them that much either. A slick of lipbalm to stop chapping, and job's a good 'un.
Ideas, ideas.. all there, all good, all having to wait until later, or atleast until I have had my coffee.
I was pondering about different things to blog about. I cannot do the usual 'what I wore today' stuff because not only do I wear a uniform pretty much every day due to work, on days off I tend to thrown on a black shirt, jeans and trainers. My 'outfit' is all about the bags, scarves and coats.
It's kind of hard to do a 'style blog' about an utfit when your outfit is all-black and quite simple - and always looking the same! still, style isn't always about the clothes, it's about the other stuff, too.
What I was pondering was writing about the stuff I carry with me, a kind of written version of 'what's in my purse'- videos. Which I love, by the way, in my voyeuristic way.
So that is definitely oncoming. As are blogs about my other obsession, make-up. Love the stuff, even though the question is why someone who doesn't wear makeup to work loves it so much. Lip cosmetics, I have always loved. But truth be told, I don't tend to use them that much either. A slick of lipbalm to stop chapping, and job's a good 'un.
Ideas, ideas.. all there, all good, all having to wait until later, or atleast until I have had my coffee.
11/08/2010
Mania
Work has been a nightmare. 12 hour shifts involving lots of standing and walking around, lifting stuff, standing by an open door, boredom, snappy people and odd conversations with colleagues.
On top of that, a friend-of-a-friend has just been a victim of crime, so some reassurance (due to my previous jobs) has also been dished out, further reducing my energy levels.
On top of that, I have piles and piles of books to read for my course. All very interesting, but as you know, as soon as you need to read something it stops being interesting. But all in good time..tonight is not the time, either!
So tonight, Matthew, I am going to be.. sitting on my backside, watching YouTube fashion and makeup videos, listening to music :-) .
On top of that, a friend-of-a-friend has just been a victim of crime, so some reassurance (due to my previous jobs) has also been dished out, further reducing my energy levels.
On top of that, I have piles and piles of books to read for my course. All very interesting, but as you know, as soon as you need to read something it stops being interesting. But all in good time..tonight is not the time, either!
So tonight, Matthew, I am going to be.. sitting on my backside, watching YouTube fashion and makeup videos, listening to music :-) .
08/08/2010
My Fashionable Life
Suppose you could say that this blog is quite orientated about stuff that has a lot to do with the external stuff like beauty and fashion.
I have to say, however, that I am not at all fashionable as such, or indeed particularly stylish. I am trying to get there - I have a very distinct view of how I want to look (it's all about black, leather, a bit of a minimalist with an definite S&M vibe occasionally peeping through :-p).
This will all require a few changes in my life, and more importantly, in me. Thanks to the wonders of hormones, I am chesty enough (I cry every time I have to get a bra becayse the lettering depresses me - you're never happy with what you have), and that has a tendency to make me matronly.
I still remember seeing my aunt on my holiday, and her saying to me how much I have slimmed down. For the recond, I was wearing a shirt which was a tad more fitted - and has actually put on about two stone since I last saw her (that I only blame McDonalds and my lack of wanting to go to the gym, lol).
So for the style to look good, I need to lose weight. Not so much that I resemble a stick, but so much that I won't look like a square box with legs (I have a long back, high waistline byt no real waist to speak of).
More importantly, I just want to get physically fit, because I will have a very busy autumn ahead of me.
But me and fashion previously, my on my :-D. A teenager who dressed up like a gansta rapper, or to ill-fitting blue jeans and thich jumpers, bad hair.. ouch, bad bad bad :-). Atleast now I have some sort of an idea of what to look for, even if my vision has yet to actually materialize.. but one day, it will. My god, it will, and that day will be soon :-)
I have to say, however, that I am not at all fashionable as such, or indeed particularly stylish. I am trying to get there - I have a very distinct view of how I want to look (it's all about black, leather, a bit of a minimalist with an definite S&M vibe occasionally peeping through :-p).
This will all require a few changes in my life, and more importantly, in me. Thanks to the wonders of hormones, I am chesty enough (I cry every time I have to get a bra becayse the lettering depresses me - you're never happy with what you have), and that has a tendency to make me matronly.
I still remember seeing my aunt on my holiday, and her saying to me how much I have slimmed down. For the recond, I was wearing a shirt which was a tad more fitted - and has actually put on about two stone since I last saw her (that I only blame McDonalds and my lack of wanting to go to the gym, lol).
So for the style to look good, I need to lose weight. Not so much that I resemble a stick, but so much that I won't look like a square box with legs (I have a long back, high waistline byt no real waist to speak of).
More importantly, I just want to get physically fit, because I will have a very busy autumn ahead of me.
But me and fashion previously, my on my :-D. A teenager who dressed up like a gansta rapper, or to ill-fitting blue jeans and thich jumpers, bad hair.. ouch, bad bad bad :-). Atleast now I have some sort of an idea of what to look for, even if my vision has yet to actually materialize.. but one day, it will. My god, it will, and that day will be soon :-)
Boots And Studs
Just a few things that make me hapoy at the moment.
First things first, a piece of ego-emphasising wrist jewellery from Kappahl from Finland, given to me by my mum. How lovely is this.
..and these are the beauteous boots I ordered from Next, perfect for the autumn/winter season. Thinking of wearing these with my long jumper and jeans or leggings..
First things first, a piece of ego-emphasising wrist jewellery from Kappahl from Finland, given to me by my mum. How lovely is this.
..and these are the beauteous boots I ordered from Next, perfect for the autumn/winter season. Thinking of wearing these with my long jumper and jeans or leggings..
Back In The U.(S.S.R).K
back in the UK, with most of my photos stuck in a computer in Finland as the broadband didn't work.
In England, what waited for me were catwalk guides for the autumn/winder 2010/2011 and the coolest biker boots for the winder season (photo will appear soon, once I get round to it).
I have to say that the a/w beauty trends are just my thing. A more polished grunge (just look at the Proenza Schouler catwalk look). Kind of works well after I just had my layers cut to a pretty-blunt bob which seems to encourage a certain natural wave to kick up a bit. Now all I need is a nice wine-coloured lipstick, and job's done! I have a few hiding somewhere, atleast I know that Rouge Noir is still there in my lipstick box. maybe I'll finally use it!
This is the mood for the autumn...
As a total sideline, why the hell do the best laid plans always get ruined whenever I get near my laptop, and more importantly, Spotify? Dammit..
In England, what waited for me were catwalk guides for the autumn/winder 2010/2011 and the coolest biker boots for the winder season (photo will appear soon, once I get round to it).
I have to say that the a/w beauty trends are just my thing. A more polished grunge (just look at the Proenza Schouler catwalk look). Kind of works well after I just had my layers cut to a pretty-blunt bob which seems to encourage a certain natural wave to kick up a bit. Now all I need is a nice wine-coloured lipstick, and job's done! I have a few hiding somewhere, atleast I know that Rouge Noir is still there in my lipstick box. maybe I'll finally use it!
This is the mood for the autumn...
As a total sideline, why the hell do the best laid plans always get ruined whenever I get near my laptop, and more importantly, Spotify? Dammit..
03/08/2010
02/08/2010
Promises And Plans
The weird thing about autumn, and on holidays, is that new plans seem to arise. Having been brought up in Finland, the autum marked the end of the summer and the start of something new. With four very distinct seasons, the autumn was a start of something new indeed.
The time to stop lazing around and to start new adventures and things. Schools and Universities kick off, summer holidays and all the excesses that are involved with it are over.
I distinctly have that feeling at the moment. In the end of September, Uni starts again, and for me, it will really be crunch time as I need to bring up my grades just that bit so I can start studying more. The more I think about it, and consider it, the more it is an issue for me, as I have a very distinct feeling of wanting things to change. I like work, but it's not a career. I like where I live, but it's not really a home for me.
The one thing I really have starte to realize now is that life is there to be lived the way you want to. I very much have an idea about the life I want to have, how I want to look, what I want to do. And that very much is the plan I intend to activate.
Small stuff is involved, style-wise - sort out hair, get a definitive 'look' for the make-up, get rid of stuff that isn't black from my wardrobe (as I am very much a 'black' person, someone dark and somewhat gothic). I need to get back into heels again. I need to sort out my accessories to suit my mood.
In the other aspects of life, I need to try to sort out the issues around the finances and health. Train more. Sort out payments of things I owe. Study hard. Blog more. Try to decide what life really has out there, all the things it has to offer.
Roll on, autumn, I am ready for you!
The time to stop lazing around and to start new adventures and things. Schools and Universities kick off, summer holidays and all the excesses that are involved with it are over.
I distinctly have that feeling at the moment. In the end of September, Uni starts again, and for me, it will really be crunch time as I need to bring up my grades just that bit so I can start studying more. The more I think about it, and consider it, the more it is an issue for me, as I have a very distinct feeling of wanting things to change. I like work, but it's not a career. I like where I live, but it's not really a home for me.
The one thing I really have starte to realize now is that life is there to be lived the way you want to. I very much have an idea about the life I want to have, how I want to look, what I want to do. And that very much is the plan I intend to activate.
Small stuff is involved, style-wise - sort out hair, get a definitive 'look' for the make-up, get rid of stuff that isn't black from my wardrobe (as I am very much a 'black' person, someone dark and somewhat gothic). I need to get back into heels again. I need to sort out my accessories to suit my mood.
In the other aspects of life, I need to try to sort out the issues around the finances and health. Train more. Sort out payments of things I owe. Study hard. Blog more. Try to decide what life really has out there, all the things it has to offer.
Roll on, autumn, I am ready for you!
01/08/2010
Castle Realm
Today was mostly spent at the Turku Castle. Naturally, I was all over the dressed, clothes and medals. Too bad I didn't get any decent photos of the brilliant uniforms that were on display (after all, uniforms and me have a long past together, what with me being not really a femininen girl the slightest!).
But what I did get were hats..
..military medals...
..impressive dresses..
..and impressive accessories!
And finally, my favourite topic - 'crime and punishment' - also handy for any future boyfriends :-D
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