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Thursday, 1 January 2015
Sunday, 9 November 2014
How To Be Cool At School
Hey guys, it's Hanna here!
Pretty much everybody want to be cool at school and in this tip I will give you a few tips on how to do that.
1. Making A Good Impression
ツ Get clean. One of the easiest things you can do for your popularity status is stay fresh and smelling good. Kids in school tend to judge a book by its cover, and being smelly is a one-way ticket to the reject table. Take showers regularly, brush your teeth, floss, and use deodorant. You'll look more attractive, whether you're a guy or a girl, too.
ツ Style your hair. In addition to not being clean, you also won't attract a lot of friends if you looked like you just rolled out of bed, regardless of what age you are. Take a few minutes in the morning to style your hair however you think it looks best. A little bit of effort goes a long way, even if it's just a bit of gel or a couple rounds with a flat iron or blow dryer.
ツ Pay attention to your clothes. Every school is different, and there is not one individual look that ensures you'll be cool. At some schools its the rebels who are "cool," at others it's the "jocks." The only thing you can really do is pay attention to your clothes and make sure you walk out the door with a look you know you like.
2. Making Lots of Friends
ツ Join a handful of organizations. Being cool isn't just about being popular, it's about being known. And what's the easiest way to get your name and your face recognized? By joining groups at school, of course. Try to join a few that don't overlap – that way you'll meet the most people and have a wide variety of interests.
ツ Observe. Try to identify who's where on the "social ladder." It's not that big of a deal (being cool is about being liked, which is different than being popular), but it will help you know how to identify with people. It's a good idea to be friends with people on all rungs of the ladder – you never know where you'll end up.
ツ Be friendly with everyone. Again, being cool doesn't necessarily mean you're popular. There are plenty of "popular" kids that are mean and not actually liked. Being one of them won't get you anywhere. Instead, aim to be popular and cool by having people legitimately like you. To do that, just be friendly and nice to everyone you meet.
ツ Don't try so hard. Just about every adult will tell you that when you grow up, you'll realize that being cool doesn't really matter and if they would've known that being cool is about not trying, they wouldn't have stressed so much. Though it's easier said than done, try to relax a little. If you're trying too hard, it's a turnoff and people won't think you're confident and that you don't like yourself.
ツ Avoid being a bully or the victim. Don't be mean to other people in your school just to make yourself seem cooler. In fact, people generally hate bullies, they're just too scared to admit it to their faces.[2] In time, the bullies lose their power and then they're left with nothing. It may be tempting now, but in the long run it will only do you harm.
3. Being Friendly, Confident And Likable
ツ Be open-minded. Remember that part above about how being cool is about being liked by lots of different people? Well, to get all these different types of people liking you, you've got to like them. Open your mind and try to see that not only the coolest kids have value – that everyone does. You'll come off as a friendly, more likable, happier person – and that's the type of person most of us want to be around.
ツ Respect people. Being respectful to others even if they aren't your friends shows that you don't discriminate people based on anything because they are not your friends. You'll develop a positive reputation of always being kind and considerate and being friends with everyone because they can rely on you and that you won't judge them. That definitely sounds pretty cool.
ツ Keep it positive. If you want to be a magnet for people, to get all of them liking you, stay positive. Keep your chin up, be willing to laugh at yourself, and spread your positivity and awesomeness. Other people will end up flocking to your side so it rubs off on them.
ツ Stay true to you. Though the phrase "be yourself" is pretty cliche, it doesn't mean that it's not valuable advice. In fact, it should be pretty clear between "don't try too hard" and "stick to your own sense of style" that being yourself is where it's at. Being yourself means you're comfortable with yourself and you're more confident. When you try to be someone else, you're just an imitation, and imitations are definitely not cool.
And that's it. Hope it helps!
xoxo
-Hanna
Saturday, 8 November 2014
How To Be Different
Hey guys, it's Hanna!
There are many people out there who want to be "part of the crowd." If you want to be the leader and stand out from the crowd instead, then this article is for you. It's a wonderful feeling to know that you are original and unique.
♒ Know you're unique. For starters, know that you're already different than everyone on the planet. Sure, some people are more different than others, but all of us have a unique set of experiences and characteristics that spell out a different reality than everyone else on Earth. No one else has the same brain you do, the same thoughts you do, and the same reactions as you do. You're different by just being human.
♒ Labels are pretty useless. Even striving to be different isn't something that's truly achievable. A quick change of cultures will show you that people operate differently by default. Instead, accept that you're already unique and work with yourself. Who is you, anyway?
♒ Find yourself and be yourself. In order to be as different as possible, you have to be you -- not a carbon copy of someone else. If you don't know who you are, that process can seem a bit scary. In order to be yourself, you have to find yourself. Do you know what it is you like? What you are like? Who are you when no one else is around?
♒ Spend some time alone. It's normal nowadays to be constantly bombarded with stimuli -- whether it's on a screen or the people around us. To really get down to who you are and what makes you different, spend some time alone. Disconnect from everything. What are you left with? Meditate on what matters to you.
♒ Know what you want. Be very careful that you actually want to be different. Maybe you're just in a group of friends that you don't jive with and that little voice in your head is just being misinterpreted.
♒ Know how you want to be different. Once you've pinpointed what "different" is to you, how do you want to go about it? If you're in a group of friends that only eats Swedish protein bars and wears pink on Wednesdays, how do you want to go off on your own? Do you want to become a math mastermind or do you just want to shake it up by wearing purple? You could be different in so many ways.
♒ Observe. Take a step back from your surroundings for a moment and just observe. How are people behaving? How do they interact with each other (friends, strangers, cashiers, lovers)? What assumptions do they all make? How are they dressed? If you were to walk in unexpectedly, how could you not fit into the mold?
♒ Do what you like. Straight up, you're going to enjoy some things that are trendy and some things that are not. That's fine! As long as you're doing what you enjoy, you'll have a combination that's probably unique to you. Maybe you love baking, jiujitsu, and thrift-shopping. If you enjoy it, it'll feel right.
♒ Try new things. We are naturally raised as part of a group. Therefore, we're constantly being exposed to things that others around us have already approved. These things are good -- they can open us up to things we're not even aware of -- but it's also important to try things that are brand spankin' new to you that other people haven't already endorsed. How else will you find out what you like and do not like?
♒ Color outside the lines. From a very young age, we're sort of brainwashed to fit into our society. We wear clothes, eat with utensils, go to school, do things to match our gender, et cetera and so forth. It's hard to realize that this is a box you can get out of. There are lines that you can color outside of. It just hasn't occurred to most of us.
♒ Be absurd. As if the dinosaur example wasn't enough, instead of just coloring outside the lines, you don't even have to use your metaphorical crayons on the metaphorical paper. If you want to go around school wearing headphones and dancing like you're in a Selena Gomez music video, the thing is, you can.
♒ Shake hands with your enemies. This is a way to say act differently toward people than they expect. In a good way, of course! And see where it gets you -- who knows, the next time you have to deal with a cop, shake his hand, ask him about himself, and see if you get out of that ticket! You very well may.
♒ Dress for yourself. It's really easy to get caught up in what society tells us looks good and is attractive. While it's impossible to completely avoid that (without making the clothes yourself), use fashion like a cafeteria -- take what you want and leave the rest. Do you like a certain trend? Great. Would you rather be sporting a pair of rain boots from 1972 than a pair of Uggs? Awesome -- maybe your mom has some in her closet.
♒ Don't get caught up in games. It's hard to come up with a few examples that everyone does. You could say, for example, "listen to unpopular music," but there are loads of people that do that. However, one thing that seems to be a pretty normal characteristic across the board is drama. We looooooooove it. If you want to be different, avoid it! Don't let it be a part of your life. And definitely don't start it!
♒ Say what everyone else is thinking. One of the games people play is not saying what we mean. We're afraid of standing out, making noise, hurting someone's feelings, or just getting embarrassed. There will be times when an entire room is thinking something, but no one says it. The term "elephant in the room" exists for a reason! Be that person!
♒ Don't bother trying to impress. If you haven't noticed, there's a pattern here of how others' opinions shouldn't really matter. Since most people are concerned with impressing others and how they're perceived, try not to do it. It's often when we're not trying to impress that we do the most impressing!
♒ Know the world works in opposites. Nothing is really as it seems. So many people are trying to be different it results in them all being the same! Being quiet may mean that when you talk, people hear you louder. When you're not trying to attract that boy or girl, they become attracted to you. So trying to be different may not get you anywhere.
♒ Know you'll bump heads. Society isn't super good at accepting what isn't trendy. People are praised for being fashionable and pretty -- few are praised for expanding our limits and coloring outside the lines. Those people may not welcome you with open arms. And that's fine! You don't need 'em. But you do need to know it's gonna happen. That way you'll be prepared for when it does.
And that's it! I hope it helps.
xoxo
-Hanna
Thursday, 6 November 2014
How To Dress To Make Yourself Look Skinnier
Hey guys, it's Hanna!
Plenty of people feel self-conscious about their weight, and many may even feel insecure about how heavy they think they look. With a few simple fashion tricks, however, you can help yourself look a little skinnier. In general, look for clothing and details that force the eye to look up and down rather than side to side. This reduces the amount of width a person sees, making you look skinnier in the process.
♡ Wear undergarments that fit. This is especially important when selecting a bra. The right bra helps you shape your silhouette by keeping your chest in check and your waist defined. Avoid styles that will flatten you completely or styles that allow your bust to sag.
♡ Avoid undergarments that offer no support. Thin bikini bottoms and thongs cover the bare minimum. Try boy shorts, briefs, and other styles that help pull in your buttocks, stomach, and thigh. These cuts create a tighter, smoother appearance.
♡ Try body-slimming undergarments. If you want extra help creating a shapely figure and keeping your excess weight in check, try a body shaper. These undergarments slip over your stomach and thigh, preventing these areas from jiggling around too much. You may find this option a little excessive for daily wear, but it is especially helpful for special occasions.
♡ Consider nylon stockings with a “control top” the next time you find yourself in a dress or skirt. Control top hosiery has a tall, thick layer at the top designed to stretch over your stomach and keep it in place. This creates a smoother look that may make your dress look more flattering.
♡ Buy the right size. Clothes that are too tight will show every flaw and excess pound your body has, and clothes that are too baggy will make it look heavier than you actually are. Only clothes that fit you properly will flatter you.
♡ Avoid boxy clothing. Stiff, uncompromising fabrics in straight “box” cuts usually make people look heavier than they are. These fabrics are especially hard to deal with in jackets and other tops.
♡ Also avoid clingy clothes. Tight, Spandex-like material will cling to your body and show every roll and fold you have. When you want to look skinnier, You should aim to draw attention away from excess fat, not show it.
♡ Stick with loose, flowing fabrics. Materials that lightly drape over your frame are the best way to go since they have enough structure to follow along your body's contours without smothering them.
♡ Introduce a little black into your wardrobe. Black has a slimming effect and can look especially nice on trousers, skirts, and dresses. Do not overdo it, however. Too much black can easily create a drab, depressing look, so you should pair it with other colors.
♡ Add some dark wash denim and other rich colors to your style. Usually, dark colors have a slimming effect similar to the effect created by wearing black. A good way to bring color and interest into your wardrobe is by including a variety of rich colors, from deep plum to dark olive and navy blue to chocolate brown.
♡ Look for bold colors and patterns. Bold patterns can distract the eye and camouflage your outline, causing the observer to notice the item of clothing instead of your size. Choose patterns in bright or deep colors, though, since patterns in light colors may actually draw further attention to your imperfections and make you look larger.
♡ Try monochromatic color schemes. Large blocks of solid color draw the eye up and down rather than side to side. As a result, the eye takes in more height than width, causing you to appear thinner and taller. Try wearing a dress in a solid color or a deep blue top with dark wash jeans.
♡ Stock up on v-neck tops, V-necks and other vertical necklines draw the eye up and down, elongating and narrowing your torso. Avoid horizontal necklines, like crew necks and boat necks, since these may make your shoulders and bust look wider.
♡ Opt for vertical details and avoid horizontal details. Think pinstripes, pleats, and vertical zippers, and avoid horizontal stripes or rows of embellishments. Vertical details prompt the eye to look up and down instead of side to side, which helps create the illusion of slenderness.
♡ Balance out your legs with flared pants. Skinny jeans and other trousers with a tapered leg draw attention to your hips and upper leg, which can make your top look heavy. Instead, look for straight-leg, boot-cut, and other pant styles with a slight flare. These styles pull the eyes down and away, creating an overall leaner look.
♡ Look for A-line, knee-length skirts. A-line skirts are fitted at the hip and upper thigh, but flare out toward the knee, creating a balanced look that prevents your legs from looking thick and top heavy. Knee-length skirts are the most universally flattering, but many mid-calf styles may also work well depending on your height.
♡ Hide problem areas. For instance, if you carry excess weight in your stomach, look for tunics and wrap tops that glide over your stomach without drawing attention to it. Lean toward clothing that carefully masks your problem areas without adding too much bulk.
♡ Avoid placing details over your problem areas. If you carry excess weight in your thighs, look for bottoms with few pockets and no embellishments on the hip. Details draw attention, and any part of your body covered in visual detailing will look more noticeable and wider.
♡ Accentuate your positive features. If you have firm legs, show them off by raising your skirt's hemline a few inches. If you have a well-defined waist, look for nipped waistlines and belts that really call attention to it. By drawing attention to the most slender parts of your body, you create the illusion of overall slenderness.
♡ Try a high heel or platform. High heels make your leg look long and lean, and a leaner-looking leg helps create a leaner look overall. If you have a wider foot, you can also wear a short platform without making your foot look too chunky or out of proportion.
♡ Avoid strappy sandals and kitten heels. If you have wide feet, strappy sandals will only accentuate the heft of your foot. Similarly, a large foot looks even larger when squeezed into tiny kitten heels. Stick with closed styles that have a decent amount of height to slim down your foot.
♡ Also avoid shoes with ankle straps. Ankle straps place a horizontal line at the top of your foot, which cuts off your leg and makes it look shorter. A shorter leg also looks stouter, which reduces the illusion of overall skinniness.
♡ Draw the eye to your face with the right make-up. A touch of eye shadow or a pleasant shade of lipstick keeps the focus on your face and off your body. Never wear too much make-up, however. Add a bit of color to one feature—usually either your eyes or your lips—but keep the rest of your make-up looking natural.
♡ Style your hair. Ask your stylist about styles that elongate your neck or face. In general, wide bob cuts may add too much width to your face, but many long, layered styles direct the eye up and down instead of side to side.
♡ Accessorize with boldness. Think bright, sassy necklaces and dangling scarves that drape over your front. Stick with jewelry and other accessories that create a vertical look, and avoid horizontal accessories like chokers that may make your neck or other features look thicker.
♡ Try a belt or sash. Even though it creates a horizontal line across your body. A fashion belt tied around your natural waist may emphasize the narrowness of your waist and create a flattering, slim silhouette. Stick with narrow belts over thick belts to create this silhouette without encouraging the eye to focus on your figure from side to side.
So this is another long tip. I promise that my next tips will be shorter, but I really felt like a lot of people wanted advice on this topic so I made it longer. Hope it helps!
xoxo
-Hanna
Tuesday, 4 November 2014
How To Look Your Best
Hey guys, it's Hanna.
Looking your best means figuring out what's attractive about you and showing that side to the world. It's about highlighting the qualities that make you special, honing a sense of personal style, and putting energy into keeping yourself healthy and fit. When you look great, you feel amazing, too!
♛ Think about your favorite features. Maybe you have sunset-hued hair that cascades down your back. Maybe your eyes are a deep, coffee-brown color. Maybe you have elegant collar bones, strong, sturdy thighs or set of wide, quarterback-caliber shoulders. Whatever it is, don't be afraid to play it up! When you shop for clothes, choose your hairstyle, and pick out colors to wear, think about how you can make your favorite features stand out.
♛ Show off your hair. Hair is one of the first things people notice about each other, so looking your best means finding a style and hair care routine that makes your hair look great. No matter what your hair color, texture and length, there's a style out there that will bring out its beauty.
♛ Play up your eyes. Your eyes are an important feature to think about when you're getting ready for your day - after all, everyone you talk to is going to have the opportunity to look at them closely.
♛ Smile more often. Wearing a genuine smile will truly capture people's attention. If you tend to walk around looking solemn, you'll give people the impression you're closed off, and they'll look away. Plus, frowning creates wrinkles and doesn't give your facial features the chance to shine. Having an easy smile is a simple way to make yourself look better every day.
♛ Have beautiful posture. Improving your posture is an easy fix that will make a huge difference in your appearance right away. If you tend to hunch a little bit, make a conscious effort to stand up straight. Throw your shoulders back and keep your head erect. When you're seated, don't slouch in your chair. No matter what type of figure you have, you'll look better if your posture is upright and elegant.
♛ Wear clothes that fit. This is an important way to look your best, but it eludes a great number of people. You may aspire to fit into a size that's a little too small, or perhaps you drape yourself in fabric in order to hide something you don't particularly want to show off. Either approach to wearing clothes results in a distorted look. Put your best foot forward by choosing clothes that are the correct size for you. Believe it or not, you will look a lot better!
♛ Don't feel like you have to cover up. Do you love wearing shorts in the summer, but you're embarrassed to expose your thighs? Wear them anyway! Wear sleeveless shirts, take off the bulky sweatshirt, and put on strappy sandals when you feel like it, no matter your body shape. If you're covering yourself up when you wish you could wear something less confining, it will show in your demeanor. Unless you want to do this for personal reasons, there's no reason you can't bare as much skin as you want, no matter your size or shape.
♛ Experiment with different styles. Your style should start with what feels good to wear, be it high heels and pearls or a t-shirt and shorts. Work on figuring out what style of clothing makes you feel the most like yourself, and the most confident presenting yourself to other people. It doesn't matter what your style is; as long as its an expression of your personality, you'll be able to rock it.
♛ Find a style icon. It can really help to have good examples of the type of people wearing the clothing and hairstyles you like. Is there a celebrity or other public figure whose style is particularly attractive to you? Once you have a few people in mind, pay attention to how their wardrobes are built. What colors and fabrics do they tend to rely on? How is their clothing usually cut? What accessories do they wear most often? When you have a clear picture, you can start incorporating similar pieces into your wardrobe and trying them out for yourself.
♛ Wear colors that accent your complexion. Do you lean toward cool tones or warm tones? Do you love black and white or prefer muted earth colors? Preferences aside, knowing what looks great with your particular complexion can help you look more beautiful. As a general rule, try to choose colors that don't exactly match your skin - contrast is good!
♛ Don't be afraid to stand out from the crowd. It's also OK to throw style rules out the window and just wear whatever you want - as long as you feel comfortable in it. Maybe you've heard that tall people shouldn't wear high heels - so what? If you like them, wear them. Or on the other end of the spectrum, it's commonly said that shorter people shouldn't wear maxi skirts - but if you have a gorgeous one in your closet, you'd better not let it languish there! What matters when it comes to style is your confidence. If that's there, heads will turn as you pass by, and people will want to know your secret.
♛ Use accessories to add interest to your outfits. Sunglasses, jewelry, watches, bags, and other accessories can add just the right touch to an outfit. They help you look more put together, which is an important part of looking your best. After getting dressed, decide how to complete your look.
♛ Have the right outfit for different occasions. Part of looking your best is looking the part - and that means putting a little forethought into your outfits. While there's nothing wrong with standing out, you should do it in a way that also allows you to fit in. Don't wear something so out of place that people are distracted by your outfit instead of seeing the person wearing it.
♛ Take care of your skin. No matter what you're wearing, if your skin looks dull and dry you won't be showing the world your best self. Have a skin care routine that makes you look fresh, healthy and vibrant from head to toe.
♛ Trim your nails and maintain body hair. These two simple grooming habits will help you look clean and fresh, even if you're not wearing anything particularly special.
♛ Eat nutritious food. For a healthy body shape and vibrant hair and skin, it's important to eat plenty of vitamins every single day.
♛ Drink lots of water. If you feel tired, dull, and a little lifeless, perk yourself up by drinking water. Lots of it. It will have a huge impact on the appearance of your hair and skin, as well as giving you more energy - which, in turn, will also help you look your best.
♛ Stop smoking. Using tobacco products is a sure way to age your skin and hair, and that won't help you look your best. Start taking steps to quit smoking and using other tobacco products as soon as you can.
♛ Find an exercise you love. Getting your blood flowing and strengthening your muscles will help you look your very best. Your skin will have a healthy flush, your posture will improve, and your arms, legs and torso will look more shapely. If you don't already exercise, it's never too late to start.
♛ Take good care of yourself. Part of looking your best is being aware of your body's needs and making time to meet them. When you're feeling run down and stressed, your body suffers, and it shows. It's important to learn how to take care of yourself well. You'll know you're doing it right when you look in the mirror and see that healthy, happy glow.
And that's it. Hope you like it and I hope it helps!
xoxo
-Hanna
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
My morning routine for school!
Hey guys it's Charlie!
This is my morning routine for school in spring!
1. My alarm goes off at 6:10 and I snooze it until I wake up at 6:50.
2. I get changed.
3. I head into the bathroom and brush my teeth, wash my face then put on moisturiser and sunscreen.
4. I go into my room to do my makeup. When I go to school I only wear mascara and sometimes I wear concealer.
5. I do my hair. This is usually taking out a french braid from the previous night and wearing it down or putting it into a ponytail.
6. I go down stairs to make lunch and eat breakfast.
7. I go back to my room and pack my back for the day according on the subjects that I have.
8. I leave the house at 7:35 to walk to the bus stop and go to school.
So that's pretty much it. It does vary depending on the day and sometimes I wake up earlier/later which means that it's a bit different.
I hope you enjoyed it!
Love Charlie
Monday, 22 September 2014
Creating a French Lace Braid
Hey guys, Hanna again!
So my last set was requested by one of our dear followers and it inspired me to make this set as well!
Here is how to make a French lace braid:
✿ Prep your hair. Make sure that your locks are smooth and have no rats or tangles in them. A French lace braid will be done down either one or both sides of your head, so your hair must be parted. You can use a center or side part depending on what look you prefer.
✿ Start with a small section. Grab a piece of your hair near your part, around one inch thick. You can alter the size of this strand to your liking, as the starting strand does determine the overall size of the braid. For a larger braid, you can use a hefty section of hair. If you want a dainty braid, take a smaller piece.
✿ Split your section into thirds. As with the aforementioned French braiding directions, divide your section into three even pieces. Your strands of hair should be facing downwards framing your face, rather than being pulled back towards the back of your head.
✿ Begin braiding. Take your three sections of hair and start a traditional braid by bringing the right strand over the center piece, and then the left strand over the center piece. As you braid, begin incorporating more hair into the braid. However, unlike a regular French braid, only add strands of hair to one side of your braid.
✿ You can choose to take small sections from above, and then incorporate those sections in with the strands of braid being taken from the same side (the top part of the braid only).
✿ If you have three strands, this means you will only incorporate hair into the braid when the left strand is being crossed over the center. The opposite could also occur, in which you only incorporate hair with the right strands as they are crossed over the center.
✿ Only adding strands of hair to a single side of your braid makes it one-sided. This is why it must be done down the side of your head, rather than over the top and down the center.
✿ Continue braiding around your head. As you move further and further along with your braid, it will begin to form a crown or halo shape around your head. You can choose to go braid over the top of your ear, or under it.
✿ If you are doing a single braid, you will have to wrap it all the way around your head until you run out of hair likely near the ear opposite to where you started.
✿ If you wanted to create two braids for this, then when you get the center of the nape of your neck, tie off your first braid with an elastic and then use the same process to create the second braid.
✿ Finish your braid. Eventually, you will run out of hair to incorporate. At this point, continue braiding your hair with a traditional braid until you reach the ends of your strands. Tie off your hair with a ponytail to secure your French lace braid.
Enjoy your new hair style!
xoxo
-Hanna
Wednesday, 10 September 2014
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
How To Accessorize A Simple Wardrobe
Hey guys, it's Hanna!
Accessorizing is a great way to add excitement and variety to your outfits. With a little creativity and confidence, you'll be getting dozens of compliments on your impeccable style. Anything in your closet can become cute and modern.
✪ Do some research. Observe others and add your own twist to create a new style.
✪ You can make the most simple outfit into something new and unique to your own style, just start with a plain top and add a belt around your hips, and add some bows to it!
✪ Then with your trousers you can make a cut into the bottoms and rip,then cut some holes in and get some old tops with bottoms and stitch from inside to make you stand out!
✪ Remember its important to have your own individual style don't be a sheep!
✪ For dresses you can add a belt around your hips and put some leggings on under!
✪ Now for head wear you could get some big bright bows and clips!
✪ Then for make-up just go wild!
✪ Be confident with a bold style. Wear one loud item at a time.
✪ Just play with your outfit and make it look the way you like! It also has to match your style and show your personality!
✪ Fashion is subjective. Not everyone will agree with your style.
✪ Check out thrift stores, your sister's closet or your grandmother's attic for fresh accessories. You might be able to find chic retro staples for a lot less!
And that is it. Hope you guys like it.
xoxo
-Hanna
Tuesday, 26 August 2014
How To Look Cute As A Teen
Hey guys, Hanna here!
So... I am a teen and I always want to look my best. I know I don't look great all the time, but these tips helped me look better.
✼ Hair: Lots of hairstyles can make you look cute. Pigtails are good for long or short hair, but some people find them a bit too cutesy. If you have long or medium length hair, two plaits work really well, and so do natural waves, rather than straightened hair. A low side ponytail is also on option. One last hairstyle is a simple pony tail with a cute Alice band with a bow on the side, but to pull this one off, it needs to be at the middle of the back of the head, and neat and tidy.
✼ Make-up: This is best kept neutral. A little eyeliner, maybe some eye shadow, a little blusher for some colours in your cheeks and some clear lip gloss will look great. Of course, you don't have to wear any make up at all!
✼ Jewelery: This should be kept pretty and petite. A dainty necklace, a little bracelet and a ring will all be brilliant. These work pretty well on their own, but to make jewelery look even more cute, the charms could be flowers, hearts, stars, peace symbols, etc. Quirky jewellery can also be really cute, but try to keep it to one or two statement pieces per outfit.
✼ Tops: With tops you can have anything you want. Cardigans, hoodies, its up to you. Bright colours work well, with pictures of things like butterflies, flowers, etc. The slogan 'Do you think I'm bothered?' also works really well for looking cute.
✼ Bottoms: Again, any trousers can do the trick, but skinny jeans work best (at least for me).
✼ Shoes: Slip on ballet-pump style shoes with a bow on the end definitely look cute, but if you have narrow feet, they won't be an option as they'll just slip off. But normal white trainers, kept clean, will do the trick. The tennis style shoes that are in right now are also brilliant, along with boots. Uggs aren't usually thought of as cute, however.
And that's about it. Let me know what you guys do to look cute!
xoxo
-Hanna
What To Do When You Are Jealous Of Your Friend's Style
Hey guys, it's Hanna!
Well, you already took the first step: identifying the problem. When you are jealous of something it usually means you wish you had it to yourself and thus start disliking the person who has it instead of you. Somehow, being "angry" at that person helps you deal with how angry you are at yourself for not being able to get what you want.
01. Realise that being jealous in itself, although common, is rather stupid. By being angry at whoever it is or wishing you were just like them won't get you anywhere. Once you realize this and move on from your anger towards your friend and yourself, all will be easier. Don't be angry at your friend for being stylish or at yourself for not being (or even for being jealous). Style can be studied and attained.
02. Isolate the feeling: you may be jealous of several things but try to access what is it exactly. It could be that you wish you had that same handbag or red pumps but it could also be you just wish you could be as happy as she looks with those new things or that you wish you could afford to have new things whenever you feel like it. If you find out that the style-based jealousy is hiding something deeper see this article. Other reasons may be that you wish you had the guts to pull off a difficult piece but worry too much about what others think of you, or even wishing you'd look good in that colour.
03. Swallow your pride and ask her for pointers or to borrow a particular item. She will probably let you, if you two are really friends. If you are too proud to ask her just watch and learn. Observe her (not in a stalker-like way, just make mental notes) and notice what she is wearing, how she wears the pieces and how she puts them together. maybe even write down what you like about it. Do you like the breezy light feel of it? The chunkiness of her knits? Identify what attracts you.
04. Think thoroughly what is it exactly that you like. If you love her fierce red pumps, it could be that you like her look in heels: get yourself a pair of heels (different enough from her that you can feel better and no one will notice). If you like the colour and how well it suits her beware: if you aren't alike it could be that the colour to give your skin, eyes and hair the best look possible is very different. It could also be that you like the overall style/the sensation the clothes pass on to the observer. Use a style website like polyvore.com to search clothes and looks and identify what you like (you can even ask other stylish member for help).
05. Identify the feel it gives you, and try to achieve it with your own clothes and different outfits. Or buy a couple of pieces that give that feel. Back to the red pumps, if you love the fearless look of wearing such a daring colour, get something with the same feel but completely different like a shock-pink trench or a bright green shirt. Look out for things that might not suit you and think twice before buying the item if you're not okay with getting weird looks on the street.
06. Don't forget to work with what you've got. Things that look great on her may not look great on you! Keep in mind your personal characteristics and which colours look best on you. She looks great in lime-green? If you don't, but love the look, emulate it with a colour that looks good on you. In case of doubt, use universally flattering colours like true red, teal or eggplant.
Extra tips:
⋆ Go through each others' closets. You may want to swap just between the two of you, pass on unwanted items and/or make outfits that the clothes owner had never thought of. This is particularly helpful to you as your style savant-friend will basically tell you how to get her style with your clothes. Pay attention.
⋆ If you are just open and honest with her, she'll probably be flattered and help you out with tons of tips.
⋆ Try having a fashion swap party you may end up with some of her thing you love the most.
⋆ Talk to her honestly. If you are young enough, she might even enjoy you both having the same outfits and wear them the same days, as twins.
Warnings:
⋆ Don't let jealousy ruin your friendship.
⋆ Don't be mean to her just because you need to feel better than her somehow. Think thoroughly and although you may not be as pretty or as good of a soccer player, you have other fields in which she is no match to you such as maths or guitar playing.
⋆ Style shouldn't be all that important. If you feel insecure about your looks, work on that before embarking on a style journey.
And these are all my tips and warnings about this topic. Hope this helps.
xoxo
-Hanna
Sunday, 24 August 2014
My Morning Breakfast Ideas||Claudia♥
Hey guys it's Claudia and here are some recipes I love to make for when I eat breakfast in the morning and I really like some of these for school too!
▽△▽△Peanut Butter Honey & Banana Toast ▽△▽△
O 1. Put your toast in your toaster/toaster oven and set the timer to your preference
O 2. Take out the toast when you decide it's ready and take out peanut butter and spread it all over the bread
O 3. Drizzle honey over the peanut butter
O 4. Cut of a banana into slices to any thickness you want and put them on the toast
O 5. Enjoy with any drink!
▽△▽△ Orange/ Lemon Pops ▽△▽△
O 1. Take either Orange or Lemon juice (I like it fresh) then take the juice and pour them into freezer cups
O 2. Put Popsicle sticks in the middle and freeze them
O 3. Wait about 24 hours until they are frozen
O 4. Enjoy them!
▽△▽△ Fruit Bowl ▽△▽△
O 1. Take a bowl and pick out your favorite fruits
O 2. Fill the bowl vanilla yogurt
O 3. Chop up any fruit that needs to be chopped up and throw them in the bowl
O 4. Mix it and enjoy!
▽△▽△ Fruit Kabobs ▽△▽△
O 1. Take Kabob sticks
O 2. Chop up your fruit so it fits on the stick then place them through the stick
O 3. Refrigerate and enjoy!
▽△▽△ Neutella & Strawberry Toast ▽△▽△
O 1. Toast your toast to your prefernce
O 2. Spread Neutella on the toast
O 3. Chop up strawberries and place them onto toast
O 4. Enjoy!
My Netflix Favorites||Claudia♥
Hey guys it's Claudia! Sorry for my absences but I just wanted to let you know it was because of vacations and school but i'm planning on catching up on a lot of missed tips for you guys tomorrow so look out for those!
♥N E T F L I X S E R I E S♥
+ Orange is the New Black
+ Criminal Minds
♥N E T F L I X M O V I E S♥
+The Fat Boy Chronicles
+Mean Girls 2
+The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
+LOL
+The Hunger Games
+Holiday Engagement
+Cyberbully
+Chucky
+The Grudge
+Carrie
+Pretty in Pink
+Clueless
+Pitch Perfect
+White Chicks
+Grease
+Footloose
+The Breakfast Club
+Lemonade Mouth
Those are some of my favorite movies to watch on Netflix! I hope this gave you some ideas of movies to watch!
xox-Claudia♥
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