Chanel Eye Shadow

       For Christmas my mom got me a lot of makeup (which is most of what I asked for) and one of them was this sort of coral shade eye shadow. Chanel eye shadow is a little different from normal eye shadow. It's doesn't come in a powder or a little rock hard circle. It does come in a circle, but it's like a cream almost. So you have to be really careful with it. I like it because It's a way more long lasting and can easily be seen. It's also easier to take off because it's more thick (I don't know, maybe that's just easier for me). The coral shade I got is really nice. It goes well with fair skin, and is a nice but not too obnoxious makeup to wear just out and having fun. Chanel eye shadows come in a ton of other shades too, like Black or gold.

Seventeen Magazine....Fashion and Makeup tips?!

                    So, is there anyone literally on this friggin' planet who does not know what Seventeen Magazine is? Like honestly! Most  people know of it because of it's often unrealistic dating advice and advice columns (and, ugh, that horoscope? hasn't worked for me eva!). But it also has some sometimes awesome makeup and fashion tips. I repeat, sometimes. I've been reading it more and more. In the October issue, the make up section had some pretty rad Bobbi Brown inspired tips. The gel eye liner is something that I MUST try.
        The issue that's on stands now's makeup tips are a mix of SUPERBLY AWESOME and INSANELY UNREALISTIC! Exhibit A: Cat eye made with rhinestones? More power to ya if your brave enough to do that, but that seems more Halloween Angel costume-y to me. I did really like the tips in ''Easiest Eyes Ever''. The ''Flirty'' eye look is my favorite. It's super cute. Although the name is a bit silly. ''Big Night Out'' was super cool also! It shows you how to do this eye look that has blue in it but then a cat eye.....something I haven't seen before! If there's one thing I love, it's uniqueness! But please don't believe the little yellow star shaped label on the page that says you can get the look done for free at your mall's MAC counter. I did it and the informed me I had to make a $50 purchase. Even though the page says free. Whoop de doo.
       The fashion tips are a whole other story. The outfits almost all are awesome, especially in (when i say in, i mean the December issue) ''Look Great All Winter Long.'' My favorite look is the one with a TopShop mini skirt, knee high socks, and sweater. The one thing about this was that, it's winter, it's freezing....and we're talking about mini skirts? These looks were amazing, but totally un-doable this season! Freezing your legs off will never be in!

Alexander McQueen

      I recently watched a video of an Alexander Mcqueen fashion show. I had seen a lot of their stuff in Vogue and Teen Vogue and all that (and I loved it!) but I never really looked more into it. What I found was AMAZING. It was totally unique and like nothing before. And it was wearable! Yay! It wasn't clown like or goth like or anything. And finding unique designs nowadays is soooo hard. Everyone seems to copy each other and never really do their own thing.
     It was really interesting though, seeing the influence from Dior that the outfits had. The dresses made me think of a much less elegant and prissy and more edgy version of Dior. Which is awesome! Everyone, whether they admit it or not, has an influence when it comes to design. Art comes from all those things we glean from the world, and then we mix it up with our own creativity and create something completely new with it. It's like a cake. A cake is not just a cake. It's frosting, and milk, and butter, and if you put fruit in it there's the fruit, and the flour...... You need all those ingredients to make it your own.
    

Dec/Jan Issue of Teen Vogue!!!!!!

             A few days ago my mom bought me the this issue! It didn't come in the mail for some unknown reason. Darn. Anyway, I loved it! They always seem to have a feature about skinny jeans (in the past metallic have been in) and this time it was red skinny jeans. You might've seen Taylor Swift in those. Then the photo set about the suits for women was okay. I liked the shoes by Miu Miu, but the stuff didn't look very interesting. Just stuff I've seen before. The photoset Candy Girl was by far my fav, though. The dresses were the definition of gorgeous, with dresses from Valentino, Chanel, Vera Wang (I used to not like Vera Wang, but the gorgeous dress in this photoset changed my mind completely. That's the power of one dress!), Diane Von Furstenberg, Dior, and Christopher Kane. The Gucci dress was the only one I didn't like. I think Gucci is one of those brands that isn't really art. People just like it because it's so expensive. I mean, Dior and Chanel and Valentino are super pricey, but their appreciation is not JUST from their price. There's actual art and design that goes into them.
           Now, I refuse to ignore the elephant in the room. ONE DIRECTION WAS IN THERE!!!!!! The one I got had Harry on the cover ( they should have done a cover with all five in my humble opinion), looking sharp and posh as always. I'm a huge fan of 1D, but I also love how fashionable they are! They like fashion! They're not afraid to! YAY. The article was fun, as it strayed away from the normal interviews with them, that are all about dating and the same questions over and over. I think the people running the shoot could have gave them some more unique outfits, though. Harry's always in a blazer! A nice Armani suit would be just as cute. I fell in love with Niall's cover. That sweater was so cute! I'm an avid knitter, so I love to see a well made sweater.
         Get this issue. Even if your not into 1D, you'll love the clothes inside.

Yves Saint Laurent

                So, Yves Saint Laurent is like my latest obsession. I like the old stuff (as I usually do with any designer. but Lagerfeld has done some cool new stuff with Chanel. ugh i mentioned Chanel again) most. I design a lot of clothes in my notebook. I even have a folder somewhere. Gotta find that. Anyway, but his stuff really reminds me of a lot of my own designs. He would go all out colors and floral insanity, and then do a super low key suit. And unlike designers like Chanel or Dior, you can't just say what his designs are, or what his style is. Like with Dior, it's the Hour Glass. But with him, he goes all over. Some of the stuff is a bit to loud for me (and that's saying something) but most of it is Calm Quirkiness (I love my made up phrase!).
           I kind of like that. He kept people guessing. When someone would try to pinpoint his style, he'd make something completely new. I think it's fine when a designer doesn't keep to one style, but what I don't like is when certain a designer, well, leaves this world, and another takes their place, and makes stuff that is totally not that designer and doesn't try to keep that designer's inspiration at heart. You can't help but put some of your own style into it, but when you completely abandon it like that? (CHANEL SNEAKERS? REALLY?).

Knitting and Fashion

           Okay, so I have been a huge knitter. For about 3 years. I have a lot of experience (never succeeded with intarsia though), and I love it. But lots of people don't get it's part in fashion! It's been around for so long! So long, in fact, no one seems to be able to track it's inventor. Women (and sometimes men) have knitted for their children and loved ones so much. I wish we could weigh all of the knitted items in the world, just to see how much is actually knitted.
          I just don't get why people see it as just another craft. People see it as this super feminine oppressive thing. (AND WHAT IS WRONG WITH SOMETHING THAT'S SUPER FEMININE???). These people are Coo Coo for Cocoa Puffs, if you ask me. By saying something is stupid because it's girly, and that girls that don't do sports or something boyish are somehow oppressed, your saying that things that girls do are stupid, but guy stuff is the only cool stuff! Gee, that's feminist! Being told I shouldn't do something, Wow, how empowered I feel!
           Anyway. Knitwear is very important. We can make beautiful knitted items, like Intarsia sweaters and all sorts of stuff. If you go into a cute little independent knit shop, you'll be amazed at what you find. Sure, they have tons of doilies and doily patterns (which are amazing. but some people hate them, so i'm giving you that as a disclaimer), but they also sell all sorts of types of yarn, like Alpaca, Baby Alpaca(which is extra soft and thick because the babies are healthier), ox, Possum, old water bottle, sea shells, banana, metal, and all sorts of yarn. And almost all knitting stores have handmade knitwear on display. This stuff is pure art, cables used in ways you'd never imagine. People even create new stitches sometimes!
      SO QUIT YR HATIN' ON THE KNITTIN'!

Hollywood Mirror

      So since I was really little I've been going to this store. It's like a store of everything (except food). Most of the clothing is vintage. They have both men's and women's clothing. On the left side they have a huge section of toys and Halloween costumes, which for some reason you can buy all year round. Huh. Anyway, all of the toys are just tiny cheap mini lions and bells and hippie bracelets and all that. In the back they have a shoe section and a dress section. The back wall has a ton of old prom/wedding dresses, which are super fun to look at. The shoes are cool. I found a pair of vintage Charlotte Russe heels, which actually fit (i didn't buy them though). There's lots of neon signs and circus stuff, like a life size fake lion, a giant dolphin, and then there's glass cases filled with old Barbie's and super old, like I mean ancient, baby dolls. 
         I really can't list all of the stuff in this place! The store is pretty big and they have just as much clothes as they have quirky toys and just plain weird stuff. Which makes it awesome! If your looking for a vintage prom dress or super unique Halloween costume, or want to get someone a strange yet uniquely awesome Birthday present, this is the perfect place to go.