tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20127244883456700482024-03-13T14:59:49.130-07:00Into The Sea, You and MeAlexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17348060003282800504noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012724488345670048.post-25624487331891433292012-03-12T04:05:00.000-07:002012-03-12T04:05:40.487-07:00Photography: Le Chateau Labastide Paumes<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So Summer is approaching slowly. (A little too slowly at times if you ask me). But I've looking through old photos from previous summer's reminiscing and laughing at the memories. I think one of my favourite summer memories have to be when I spent some time in a Castle in the South of France... Yes, a Castle! I was pretty shocked too when she said! But yes, her family own a 12th Century chateau just outside of Toulouse. It was an amazing week spent in the French countryside without civilisation or any traces of tourist attractions... although I guess we were the tourist attraction as we did get a few travellers come up to the castle on a few occasions for a quick tour. These are just a few pictures that I took whilst I was there. I'm not the best at photography so my pictures don't do the castle any justice! It was incredibly beautiful! Wish I could go back... maybe someday!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Thought I'd share some behind the scenes photos with you all! Keep a look out on Beatreview website for the final shots. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">One of the many observations I made at London Fashion Week was the abundance of technology on the Frow (Front-Row) at the catwalks. iPads, iPhones, Digital SLR cameras are the choice of many, hoping to snap pictures at the scene of the action then update them to blogs and twitter as soon as possible. There is an overwhelming need for speed when posting/blogging/tweeting updates live from the catwalk shows. There are even multiple media outlets dotted around Somerset house so updates can be sent as soon as they occur!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Twitter. I'm pretty sure everyone was aware of the floods of tweets and retweets about shows/designers/celebrity sightings. My Twitter feed was filled for LFW-related tweets all weekend! The mass of Instagram photos and tweets from catwalks made it possible for those left off the guest list, to have a front row seat. I wasn't at the Mulberry show (sadly), but through Twitter I had learned that Michelle Williams, Lana Del Ray and Anna Wintour were in the building! The outsider becomes the insider with the help of Twitter, and the fashion industry has become more accessible with it.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">However, with all this technology, I discovered that there are a few specific rules one must abide by in order to avoid crossing over into the world of a spam. Here are a few pointers I picked up over the weekend:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I would say that my style is ever-changing. It has probably been that way since I was a teen, when I would play with different styles to find clothes that matched my personality. The main aspect of my style that has always remained consistent would be to keep at least one aspect of it classic. Whether adding pearls to a casual jeans and baggy tee outfit to dress it up, or pairing a black peep-toe heel with a statement dress; I always keep something classic. I guess that's something that I learnt from my mother. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My wardrobe at the moment is a mix of colours and patterns from black stripes to beige, to cerise, or sage greens. However I find myself always going back to chiffon tops. I love chiffon! The way it sits on the body, so floaty and feminine. It always flatters my curvy shape, and looks great when paired with skinny jeans (which are my wardrobe staple). </span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The start of a new year always makes you reflect and wonder. Everyone is looking back on the previous year, thinking about their actions, maybe even wishing they could have done things differently. Its a state of melancholy that most find themselves lost in whilst they decide how to approach the new year. A new year brings with it a new chance to reinvent and improve. Well, since it is new years and 2011 is behind us, a lot of thoughts have been floating around in my head that seem to prevent me from focusing on what I need to be focusing on. So I thought I would do a blog post in hopes of clearing my head. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Second chances</span></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Do second chances actually work? I've often believed in second chances and when it comes to relationships and love, I have given second chances to most past romances. But it never works. I am always the one who is worse off in the end. Since I can remember I have always been someone who can never burn bridges. In the heat of the moment things may go terribly wrong and I can become irrational (but then again, who doesn't). But I am finding that it those bridges that I have burnt at a younger age that continue to haunt me to this day today. I am finding myself lost in thought of 'what if'. This doesn't just apply to love, but also friendships too. I think you might be able to tell from the lack of coherency in my writing that my thoughts are literally all over the place. I think second chances are dependent on the situation at hand and I feel that I've been hoping for reconciliation in all the wrong places. Time to let go and move on. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Opportunities</span></u></div><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Last year I had some of the most amazing opportunities to extend my working portfolio and gain experience in various areas of journalism, media and fashion. When I mention these to various people they always reply: "Oh you're so lucky". It has nothing to do with luck at all. It is about going out there, putting the word out, emailing, knocking on doors, retweeting, until someone notices you. You can't blame circumstances for not succeeding. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get ahead in this world are the ones who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can't find them, they make them. To get by in today's world you have to show your true dedication and passion. If you keep knocking on those doors, people will notice. </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"All men dream, but not all equally. Those who dream by night, </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>in the </i><i>dusty recesses of their minds, wake to find it was all vanity. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">But the dreamers of the day are dangerous, for they may act their dreams </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">with open eyes, and make things happen" - T.E. Lawrence</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Alex</span></div>Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17348060003282800504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012724488345670048.post-88373793105710420732011-12-28T10:38:00.000-08:002011-12-28T10:38:44.942-08:002011: The Best Bits<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It's finally coming to the end of 2011. Still asking myself where has this year gone! As I get older, the years just seem to fly by without me noticing. 2011 has been a big year for me. It got off to a rocky start with the ending of a relationship and the dissolution of a few friendships, but out of that I've become a lot stronger with each passing month and made better friendships than I could have thought and I couldn't be happier right now. I'll give you a quick low down on a few high points of this year along with a few photos!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1) <u>Meeting my new housemates. </u></span><br />
<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">These guys are seriously amazing and never fail to make me smile. They're all so unique and different (how we all get on is one of life's great little mysteries), but as the newbie to the house, they just made it so comfortable for me and soon became a member of their little family.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2) <u>Glastonbury: </u>Best weekend of my life. </span><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3) <u>Jacob.</u> My baby brother who just completes my big, crazy family. His little face just lights up my day and never fails to make me smile. If I'm ever having a bad day, I only have to look at his cheeky little grin and I forget all my troubles. I can't wait to watching him grow up with Joseph next year and witness all the mischief they get in to. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4) <u>Jacques Townhouse and my time in London. </u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Back in July, I was offered the most amazing opportunity to work with the lovely Frankie Murray of Swell Vintage, assisting her as a stylist at the Jacques Townhouse in London for 2 weeks. It was so much fun and I had a blast getting to know new people, finding lifelong friends and making great industry contacts. Wish I could relive those 2 weeks with Frankie, Akeela, Hannah, Terrence, Caroline and all the others at Chandos House!... If only to have another lumberjack breakfast at 10pm at the Diner in Soho, or to steal more of Caroline's amazing cupcakes!! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This year I tried to come home as often as I could to spend time with the besties. Spending many nights out just having a laugh like we used to in school and getting up to mischief. I think catching up with everyone from home is important and maintaining those friendships has really helped me get through this year.</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><u>6) Sex & London City Party at London Fashion Week</u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In September I went up to London with Mia and Hann for the LFW party by invite from the lovely ladies Nixalina and Karena from Fashion Forward PR. I had an amazing night talking to people from the fashion industry and getting a little tipsy from the cocktails at Amika! The party was a great night and I finally got to meet people that I had only conversed with over Twitter. But I think spending the morning after bonding with the girls in Covent Garden, drinking tea and getting an incredible sugar rush from the biggest cupcakes ever that really was the cherry on the cake... ha!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><u>7) Fashion Society. </u></span></div><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I definitely underestimated the amount of hard work that goes into help run a University society! With so much planning to do before we even came back to Uni, the girls and I had our work cut out for us before we'd even started. But it was definitely worth it! The 6 of us have worked together to plan events, with many meetings in Milgi, and getting a little too tipsy on our first social. I think our high point was pulling off our fashion charity show. We raised over £200 for charity, which really was a credit to how hard everyone had worked. Next year we have even more amazing things lined up and an even bigger fashion show! So keep an eye out for tweets and invites to our events!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Alex</span>Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17348060003282800504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012724488345670048.post-80445550069393974492011-10-27T17:38:00.000-07:002011-10-27T17:38:11.095-07:00In Loving Memory<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I still remember the morning when everything changed. I remember the hurt look on my mother's face as she answered the telephone. I remember the sickening feeling in my stomach as we drove to the house. I remember the song that played on the radio that morning. I remember hearing the cries of my family in the other room. I remember the last time I saw him. That day was 5 years ago today and I still remember every little detail. It plays over and over in my head as I relive those final moments, before everything changed. It's been 5 years and it doesn't get any easier. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I know everyone says that their Grandfather was the greatest. My Dado certainly was. A man who always put his family first. Who would never let one of his girls go without a seat if the house was packed (which it usually was on the weekend!). A man who's charm and kindness was so overwhelming, that you just couldn't not smile when you saw him. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I remember his smooth voice, the sparkle of his blue eyes and the warmth in his laugh. I can still even hear him singing "Oh Aggie, Aggie May... someone's taken her away" (he had nicknames for all us kids ha!). I can still remember how frustrated I used to get when he would always ask me how my boyfriend was doing, when I didn't even have one! I remember how I could never get angry at him and no matter how upset I was, he would always make me smile. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">10 years ago, I wrote that my Dado was my Hero. And he really was. I think he was the hero of my whole family. He had 3 generations of girls who only admired him, and grandsons who idolised him. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My Dado was a great man. I miss him more and more everyday. But I feel comfort in knowing that he is always with me and looking after my family, keeping us out of trouble and helping to make our dreams come true. I think he would be really proud if he could have seen us today; seeing the adults we've all blossomed in to. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It was 5 years today that he went from us. From his chair, but never from our hearts.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So it's my last year on University so I decided to make the most of it and so decided to join the committee of Fashion Society. So far it's been incredible and it's only the 2nd week of term! The other ladies on the committee; Mia, Hann, Hannah,Jodie and Pip have been so lovely to spend time with and we've had some great time so far planning all the events and meeting for tea. Some of our events aren't just for members, so I will try to keep you all posted on any that I think you'd like to come along to !</span></span><br />
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</u>Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17348060003282800504noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012724488345670048.post-46144574034689972202011-10-15T06:22:00.000-07:002011-10-15T06:22:30.366-07:00Judy's Affordable Vintage Fair<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So I realised that I am awfully delayed with putting up my posts, which I do apologise for! Being back in Uni, it's a little difficult to juggle so many different things. Anyway, I have just returned home having spent a lovely couple of hours with Mia and Catt at Judy's Affordable Vintage Fair at Cardiff's Student Union. I always love going to Judy's fairs as they always have the best selection of vintage buys from homeware to jewelry and even had a cute seating area for tea and cupcakes!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There were so many different stalls from lots of new independent vintage sellers that we had to make 4 trips around the stalls in order to take everything in! The variety was overwhelming! I managed to catch up with the lovely ladies at Rose Tinted vintage (who always have the most amazing dresses at the best prices!), they're always my favourite ladies for vintage and always have the cutest bags! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I was surprised and overwhelmed by the age ranges of the shoppers at the fair. There were young children with their parents, young teens to adults, it was really lovely. Catching up with Jo and Danielle from Rose Tinted we were discussing how Cardiff has a overwhelming support network of vintage buyers and shoppers but not many people know about the events. It seems to be a common passion for most fashion shoppers in Cardiff but not many know of the events. So I'm hoping that my work with BeatReview.com I can hopefully bring more awareness to these events and keep everyone in the know! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">On Friday, the Fash Soc girls and I were invited to the Sex and London City party hosted by the gorgeous Nixalina and FashionForwardPR. It was a fabulous night of cocktails and meeting new people. Oh and I also met up with my lovely friend Frankie Murray, who I worked with for the Jacques Townhouse event back in July. It was great to see her, catch up and drool over the Diner dinners we love so much! Hopefully we'll get invited to more FashionForward events in the future!</div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This is my first ever London Fashion Week event and to be honest, I am totally freaking out. Its going to be quite intimidating to be in a room with celebrities and industry veterans, when I'm just a student from Cardiff. But I'm lucky enough to have 2 lovely girls come with me, and hopefully I can meet up with some of my London friends who are also attending the party.</div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><u>Mission: The Dress</u> </div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I knew that I just had to have the perfect dress for the occasion and I had tried asking around PR companies via Twitter to see if any designers would loan me a dress for the occassion, but since I'm only a student, chances of that happening were pretty slim. However, AJ from Prodo.com was lovely enough to get in touch with me to say that Jane Shilton would loan shoes to me and the girls! The shoes were gorgeous and I'm every so greatful to Jane Shilton for offering me the chance to wear them, but like most girls, I need the dress before I get the shoes and unfortunately I missed my chance. However, there were a pair of killer leopard print heels that I might just have to borrow sometime! (Fingers crossed)</div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">After weeks of searching and worrying about having the perfect cockatil dress, I think I finally found it! It's from Topshop and I love it. The picture doesn't do the dress justice but it is so pretty on. The chiffon falls perfectly (and for being curvy like I am, that doesn't happen often). </div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I'm pairing it with black suede peep toe heels and vintage inspired black leather chain bag, with soft retro waves and red lippy. I was advised to keep my outfit fun, elegant but still comfortable, so this classic inspired dress is perfect for me!</div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I'm just excited to wear it on the red carpet. I'm praying not to have a bad hair day tomorrow!</div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Wish me luck.</div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dressed in a revealing light pink Oscar de la Renta gown with berry coloured lips and Monroe's statement blonde curls, she looks drop-dead gorgeous. A modern bombshell. </div><br />
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<div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The photographs inside the pictorial were shot by world-renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz. Leibovitz has taken on a very similar style to Milton H. Greene, who photographed of Marilyn herself over a 10 year period, in which he was able to beautifully capture the icon's talents, moods and spirit. The pictures are incredible and the actress looks gorgeous. I just can't wait for the movie! <br />
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XOXO</div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </div><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Alex</span>Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17348060003282800504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012724488345670048.post-59167948614303345532011-09-13T15:34:00.000-07:002011-09-13T15:34:48.824-07:00Photography: Taris<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">Here's a few photos I took with my cousin Taris last Summer. We spent the afternoon on top of the Rhigos Mountain in South Wales. It was such a beautiful day that we ended up having an impromptu photoshoot and had so much fun! These a couple of my favourite pictures of the afternoon. As you can probably tell, most of them are natural and unposed, which is how I like to photograph people; relaxed, casual, and being who they are without realising it. </span><br />
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</div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;">A part of me is slightly leaning towards to the blog talks. Just because, as I'm new to blogging, I think it would be more beneficial to me in the long run. But at the same time the little voice in my head is screaming "Its London Fashion Week you clumsbucket" Go for it!"... Hmmm what do I do...</div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Alex</span></div>Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17348060003282800504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012724488345670048.post-35023960936028118462011-09-13T04:03:00.000-07:002011-09-13T04:03:06.029-07:00A little about Alex<div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Well I'm quite new to this and I'm not really sure where to start, so I thought I would say a little bit about myself. Just a few little facts so you can get to know a little bit about me.</span></div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">- My name is Alex, but most of my family call me Ethel (because I'm an old woman trapped in a 20 something body)</span><br style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;" /><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">- I have 1 older sister and 2 younger brothers. </span><br style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;" /><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;"> - I read a lot of 1930's literature.</span><br style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;" /><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">- I'm passionate about fashion and personal style.</span><br style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;" /><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">- Inspired by the great love stories from the movies.</span><br style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;" /><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">- I can communicate my view of the world better through my camera lense than through speech.</span><br style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;" /><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">- A firm believer that everything happens for a reason.</span><br style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;" /><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">- Fascinated by the psychy of serial killers (yes I have my own opinions on the death penalty, which I might write about one day) </span><br style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;" /><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">- Black and white movies are the best!</span><br style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;" /><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">- A few describe me as a 'Dark Horse' (so I might surprise you on occassion)</span><br style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;" /><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">- Disney movies are appropriate at ANY age! </span><br style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;" /><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;"> - Weakness for American reality TV - Jersey Shore and The Hills (when LC was there) trump!</span><br style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;" /><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">- I was a self-proclaimed Tom Boy growing up.</span><br style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;" /><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">- I'll always believe in true love.</span><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Alex</span></div>Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17348060003282800504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012724488345670048.post-86920418895224837592011-09-13T03:13:00.000-07:002011-09-13T03:13:32.389-07:00Let the journey begin...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iTq1skebV4U/Tm8qYmuE1jI/AAAAAAAAACs/5gNmP2RAEq8/s1600/15608406_PLTSnOMT_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iTq1skebV4U/Tm8qYmuE1jI/AAAAAAAAACs/5gNmP2RAEq8/s320/15608406_PLTSnOMT_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I figured that since I guest post to a few blogs that I should probably start my own... So here goes...</span></div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This little blog of mine will be a place for me to share with everyone things I'm interested in such as fashion styling and vintage, as well as showcasing my writing skills (I'm not saying I'm good at this, but I'll give it a go), photographs that I've taken on my journeys, and just a place for me to share news of my adventures with everyone.</span></div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It's just a little blog at the moment... but it will grow... just give me time!</span></div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">XOXO</span></div><div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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