The sock out punch

Image taken from The Image Builders

Knee high socks.

Looks like I'm not the only one who's noticed and embraced this trend. I started watching New Zealand's Next Top Model last month and I've noticed that the lovely contestants on the show have been rocking this trend. To be honest, it seems like Glassons in NZ is a lot nicer than Glassons in Australia. I think the models wear Glassons during their big deliberation with Sara. Maybe it's the way it's styled (or maybe they're not even wearing Glassons), but it looks like they're wearing Forever New more so than Glassons. If anyone has any info about this, let me know.

Anyway, so I've been wearing knee high socks of late and after watching the newest episode of Pretty Little Liars and noticing practically everyone wearing knee high socks with cute skirts and dresses, I felt compelled to point this out on the ol' blog. And I'm not the only one that's noticed this trend. My partner has also pointed out to me that he's noticed a lot of women have been wearing them too. I'm not surprised. It's easily one of the cheapest and most comfortable ways of staying "on trend" or whatever.


Image taken from Mama's a Rolling Stone Magazine


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What are your thoughts on knee high socks?

three cheers

I feel compelled to respond to recent body image issues regarding a Jennifer Hawkins, nuding it up for Marie Claire's cover. For those who don't know, Jennifer Hawkins, former Miss Universe, has stripped nude for the front cover of Marie Claire magazine. Apparently the photo is without any photoshopping. She's done this to support women's body image, and I think it is great.



Now, heaps of people are outraged by this because they don't believe Jennifer Hawkins is a good advocate for positive body image because she's so flawless and the "no photo shopping" thing kind of makes a common lass like me feel a bit deflated. The thing is, we shouldn't be complaining about this. Jennifer Hawkins is proud of her body, and why the hell are we complaining? Isn't a healthy body image about being happy with your body and being proud of your body? Jennifer Hawkins works hard to achieve the body she has, and she should be proud of her efforts. Similarly, those who have a different body type should be just as proud of their bodies. Your body is your own, everyone who goes naked for healthy body image is to be applauded, and not criticized for being not "real".



We're only outraged by this because we're constantly comparing our bodies to women who look like Jennifer Hawkins. Stop. Seriously, because we don't all look like that. And that's fine. The point of the shoot is to promote healthy body image, and while it seems cruel to put Jennifer Hawkins next to no photo shopping, what it is ultimately trying to promote is that we should all be proud of our bodies, whatever the shape.

It doesn't matter what you look like, you should not be made to feel bad about the way your body is. So don't bash Jennifer Hawkins for being proud of her body. She has every right to be proud of it, just like Bianca Dye should be of her body, just like you and I should be of our bodies.

Mooooooo

I want this jacket...



...granted that a leopard didn't die so it could be made

What's that?

I had the weirdest dream last night. And also, I am very aware that people do not like hearing about other people's dreams, UNLESS they make a guest star in it. But seriously, this is a really weird dream!

In my dream, I was part of a competition, similar to Top Model. Now if you know what I look like, I am clearly no supermodel. Anyway, I was in that competition and style blogger Tavi was also in the competition. I don't really remember what we had to do but we had to share shoes and I had to wear this blue dress that looked gross on me because I AM NOT A MODEL.

Then some how everything shifted to me going to a swimming pool and I was looking for a friend from primary school and she started to kiss my cheek a little too enthusiastically. Then this little asian boy comes up to me to tell me that he is my friend's brother and my friend is blonde.

It was weird.

empty in between

Actually guys, just a memo. The braid I did below is not a "french braid", as I have stated there. I don't think I have the ability to ever master that. What I meant was, That's just a normal plait, and my fish tail looked like the reverse version of it.

Anyway, I had many attempts at it and Ive concluded that the reason my fish braid doesn't look like the ones on the internet is because the strands I use to weave this fish tail is way too thick. But that's cool.

I can fishtail now!



Hmm. I think my hair doesn't look very fishtail-y because it's black. All the models I've seen with fishtail braids have light hair.

OHHH!!!!

Let's make December fishtail month!!!

and wishing I could wake up every morning next to you

Time Capsule

The new Cleo magazine is really good. Actually, I only bought it because it came with a free watch. Otherwise I wouldn't really buy the magazine for the articles. But this month, I've been really surprised with everything. It's all very pretty and just... good, I guess. I guess it's just because it seems more youthful and that appeals to me.

One article they did was about fashion models who also blog. One of the featured blogs was by the beautiful Daul Kim. I made the decision to read her blog and before I managed to do that, I read that she had committed suicide. it's a really big shock to me, mostly because I was going to access her blog. Then another part of me can't believe how young she is. She's only 20. It just reminds me just how important being happy and satisfied with your life is.

RIP Daul Kim. Condolences to your family.