tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44146893892206573232024-03-18T05:15:34.051-04:00Style GenerisStyle Generis a fashion and lifestyle blog written by Juliana, just a 15 year old girl with a love for fashion and a desire to be different.Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01491149753656623271noreply@blogger.comBlogger514125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414689389220657323.post-34014543760826405602016-05-04T15:51:00.001-04:002016-05-04T15:51:06.883-04:00I Guess This is Goodbye<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hi there! It's Juliana again. It's been quite a while since you've seen a post from me, hasn't it? I was going through my old posts for some inspiration on what to write my persuasive English speech about and realised that this blog has been abandoned for a hell of a long time. I apologise if I left any of you hanging, but I felt like I needed some closure, so here I am.</div>
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I think it's about time to put this blog to rest for good. It was fun while it lasted and I'm really proud of all that I've accomplished on here, but it's just not really who I am anymore, I guess. I'm going to start another blog some time in the summer when I have some more time on my hands, but for now, this is goodbye. Thank you so much to everyone for supporting me these three years (<i>three!</i>) and all the comments and everything mean so much to me. I'll be forever grateful for what this blog has given me - new-found confidence, a creative outlet, and some pretty great friends. </div>
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Until next time...</div>
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Thank you so much for reading!</div>
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Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01491149753656623271noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414689389220657323.post-61610593242271524792015-10-07T13:13:00.001-04:002015-10-07T13:13:11.205-04:00Hiatus<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hi there! Thank you so much for being so patient with me these past few years and sticking with me all this time. However, grade 11 is proving to be a bit more overwhelming than I thought it would be and with all the things I'm doing, it's been kinda tough. It might sound like I'm leaving this space forever, but I'm not! I'm just going to take a proper break and not leave you guys hanging until December and I'll get back to blogging. I might come back earlier, but I don't want to put too much pressure on myself, so that's that.</div>
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Thank you guys so much again for understanding and I'll see you in a bit! I love you so much. x</div>
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Hi there! It's been one full week at school and I'm already loving it. Okay, no. I still wish that I had an extra month (or two) of summer, but it feels nice to be back in the swing of things. It's just been a great few days so far and I'm already getting excited about so many things. </div>
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There's club fair which will probably happen in a few weeks if it follows the pattern from the past two years. I'll hopefully be able to get more people to be a part of it and I'm really excited about that. There's also how I've made myself nice schedules for everything like for when I'm working/when I'm working out (which are harmonious), SAT prep, and the magazine. Here's the <a href="http://theleomag.com/" target="_blank">fall issue</a> if you haven't checked it out yet.</div>
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Troye Sivan's EP <em>WILD </em>is basically all that I've been listening to lately. It's definitely a step up from <em>TRXYE</em> and I'm just so obsessed with it. I'll admit, when it first came out, I was a bit annoyed that it only had six songs because he'd used the word "album" a decent bit to describe it. When I think of albums, I assume that there will at least be 10 songs. However, <em>WILD </em>has six really good songs and I love them all. My personal favourites are "EASE" because BROODS, hell-O (plus, I feel like I'll be able to relate to it a lot post-high school) and "FOOLS" which is so fricking good and it's pretty relatable, too. I mean, we all have that one person that we fell for despite all the warning signs, right?</div>
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"WILD" also deserves a special shout-out because the video warmed my heart and it was just so adorable. Check it out guys.</div>
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As far as music goes, an honourable mention goes to Alessia Cara who I just found out today is actually from the same province as me and whose music is stellar. Her EP <em>Four Pink Walls </em>is pretty great as well and I love, love, love "Seventeen" and "Here." So. Good.</div>
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If you don't know what Link Crew is, it's basically a program where senior (Gr. 11-12) students help out the freshmen. We had some kind of activity planned everyday of the first week of school to help the kids get adjusted to high school and it was actually pretty fun.</div>
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The first day, we just wrote cute notes on their lockers. A lot of people actually didn't think to do that, but little me decided to bake them oatmeal raisin cookies the night before. I also attached a printed sheet of paper with Phoebe Buffay's cookie quote (you know the one) on it. The whole thing was because of my <em>Friends</em> obsession, I'm not gonna lie.</div>
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The second day, we played beach volleyball in the gym with our groups which was pretty fun. The next day, we had a scavenger hunt that was totally manic but awesome. On the last day of the week, they made us all get up in front of the kids in the cafeteria and do weird things with food for Battle of the Link Leaders. There were three challenges and we had to alternate between the two of us. My partner had to somehow get an Oreo from his forehead to his mouth without using anything besides the muscles on his face. Then, he had to stand behind me and feed me a whole half-melted (and gross) ice cream sandwich while I was sitting down in front of him. Gosh, that one was so messy and gross.</div>
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I learned a few things this week. One: I have high as heck ambitions (I actually wasn't aware that they were that high, I promise). Two: I can't have everything.</div>
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I've seen the "you can do anything, but not everything" quote pop up in my Insta feed, on Pinterest, and a little everywhere the past few weeks. I'd look at it and ponder the thought for a little bit, and then I'd just move on with my day. It never occurred to me that <em>maybe</em> I should assess my own wants to see if it's affecting my health. </div>
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One day, I decided to do just that and I feel like I can breathe a lot easier now. I pushed my SAT test date back a month so I get more time to study and get a score that I'm a lot more proud of. I focused on sleeping on Saturday night/Sunday morning to balance out the 7-hour nights I'd been getting (I got 10 hours of sleep last night, guys. TEN.). There were other things that I did to make sure that I'd be able to stay sane with my work schedule and everything else that I have to do. With school, I need sleep more than ever.</div>
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<strong>What have you been up to this week?</strong> Are you a Troye or Alessia fan? What do you like to do to relieve stress? Leave a comment down below!</div>
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Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01491149753656623271noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414689389220657323.post-35234310065886091582015-09-13T13:15:00.001-04:002015-09-13T13:15:22.307-04:00Style Diary: Orientation Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi there! School is back in session and I'm actually really enjoying it so far. That might change pretty soon when lots of hard Grade 11 work gets dumped on my head, but getting back into a routine is so nice. Gosh, I just love routines.</div>
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This outfit was from last week when the freshmen came in for orientation. I'm a Link Leader at my school which just means that I'm a part of a program that helps welcome the Grade 9s to make them feel more comfortable in a completely new environment. It wasn't something that I'd planned to do, but I'm really glad I accepted it.</div>
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I knew that we were going to be relatively active that day, so I kept it pretty simple in this cute little t-shirt dress that is so fricking comfortable and has the cutest print on it. I'm just so obsessed with the dark colours. I used the excuse that my partner is like 6 foot or something crazy like that and I wanted to look a little bit like I was close to being on his level, but we all know that I just wanted to wear heels. Let's be real here.<br />
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Hi there! I can't believe that it's already the second day of 11th grade. The thought absolutely blows my mind. Like, grade ELEVEN. That's <em>insane.</em> Anyway, there are a few things I'd like to accomplish and some habits I'd like to adopt, so since I love making lists so much, I decided to make a list of my goals. I find that having a set list and a visual of what you're aiming for really helps to achieve those goals, so I really encourage you to do the same. Here's a peek at my list if you're interested!</div>
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<strong>1. Get my G1 and my G2</strong> - I was supposed to get my G1 right when I turned 16, but things happened and <em>that</em> didn't happen. My birthday is quite late in the year, so the earliest I can drive by myself is April, but since there was that little delay, I'll still be able to drive before summer starts. It's actually quite terrifying, but also so, so exciting.</div>
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<strong>2. Be proud of my SAT scores</strong> - I want to go to school in the States (<em>hellooo FIT)</em>, I have to take the SATs. I have high expectations for myself and the SATs are no exception, so wish me luck.</div>
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<strong>3. Take more advanced sewing courses</strong> - I took a sewing class at the local community college, so I definitely want to take more to improve and be more prepared for when I'm applying to schools next year.</div>
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<strong>4.</strong> <strong>Achieve good marks on my AP English and AP French exams -</strong> This one is pretty self-explanatory, so I won't elaborate, haha.</div>
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<strong>5. <em>Actually</em> run for Student Council and don't chicken out</strong> - Guys... I chickened out last year. In my defence, even if I didn't, I wouldn't have been able to run anyway because it turned out to only be a grade 12 position, but still. This is a position that I've been eyeing since freshman year and I really don't want to leave high school without at least <em>running</em> for the position.</div>
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<strong>6. Sleep 8 hours per night</strong> - I am not very good at getting to bed at a decent hour, that's for sure. I'm going to try my hardest to get my 8 hours this year, especially with everything else that I have on my plate.</div>
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<strong>7. Set aside more time to study (and study harder!) -</strong> I didn't study as much as I should've last year. It's not that I don't get good grades because I really am proud of them, it's just that I stressed out more than I had to last year because I was unsure of my grades, you know?</div>
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<strong>8. Plan time super well and use agenda religiously</strong> - This upcoming year is going to be a crazy one and the more important half of me is freaking excited, but the other half is so terrified. I know that I probably bit off more than I can chew, but I'm determined to make it work and finish the year off with my sanity intact. </div>
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<strong>9. Join more school clubs</strong> - Funnily enough, while I started my own club last year, I wasn't a part of any other clubs. I was in Key Club for a bit, but then I dropped it, but I definitely want to be a part of more clubs this year.<br />
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<strong>10. Actually blog and post videos</strong> - I'm embarrassed looking at my blogging habits this past year and I don't want the same to happen this year. It's probably a good sign that I've already written two blog posts today, so let's hope.<br />
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<strong>What are a few of your goals for this school year?</strong> Anything that you think I should add to my list? What are you most excited for when school starts again? Let me know in a comment down below!</div>
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Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01491149753656623271noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414689389220657323.post-86117932809049909522015-09-07T09:13:00.000-04:002015-09-07T09:13:34.075-04:00Back-to-School: 5 Quick Ways to Feel More Confident on your First Day<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Hi there! School is so close
to starting again and you can ignore it, OR you could start to prepare yourself
for the new school year. I’m favouring the latter because I really want my
junior year to be as amazing as I can possibly make it. You might feel a bit
nervous on your first day, so here are a few tips to up your confidence so you
can start the year off on a good note.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">When you don’t get enough
shut-eye, you don’t feel your best and you don’t look your best either. To keep
from feeling sluggish, get to bed early the night before so you’ll look
refreshed and feel the same. If you’re up for it, you could also do a face mask
and pamper your skin so it looks extra nice, as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Nothing’s worse than
rummaging through your drawers and your closet in the morning with a few
minutes left until you have to leave your house, trying to figure out what to
wear. Most people try hard to look cute on their first day, so I’m not saying
you should conform to their standards just to feel better about yourself, but
if you feel like it, put a bit more effort in and plan what you’re going to
wear. That way, your morning will be super smooth and you’ll feel as if you
have your whole life together, even if it <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">is</i>
just first one day.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The same goes for packing
your bag and the non-perishable bits of your lunch before, too. While teachers
won’t necessarily care if a zit of yours shows through, they will take notice
of how you forgot to bring your binder and pens to class on your first day.</span></span><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">3. wear a bold lipstick</span></em></strong><br />
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everyone, but it’s a trick that has definitely helped me a lot in the past.
Keep the rest of your makeup pretty minimal, but add a bold pop of colour on
your lips. I find that most people tend to go heavier on the eyes and just slap
on lip balm or something, so you’d stand out with the bold lip.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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wear you, so instead, just focus on smiling (or as “smizing” as Tyra Banks
says) to let the people staring know that you know that you’re wearing
something different and you don’t care what they think.</span></span></span><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">4. Maybe even heels too?</span></em></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Everyone dresses up a bit on
the first day of school and unless you’re still in elementary school (in which
case, wear low wedges ;) ), heels are 100% a good idea. I wouldn’t suggest
going to school wearing 5-inch stilettos, but maybe some chunky sandals instead
of your typical flat. There’s just something about that little extra height
that makes me feel like I can own the world, you know? Maybe it can help you
feel that way, too.</span></span><br />
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important and my mom has bugged me about my slouching ever since I was young.
Just try to remember to push your shoulders back and tilt your chin up slightly
when you’re sitting or standing because it makes you look a lot more sure of
yourself than if you were slumped over. </span></span></div>
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feeling more confident? How do you usually feel on your first day of school?
Are you excited for school to start again? Leave your comments and share your
thoughts below!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span></o:p></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you so much for reading!</span></div>
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Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01491149753656623271noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414689389220657323.post-91286733480912047472015-08-31T14:01:00.002-04:002015-08-31T14:01:36.959-04:00Sunday Funday: August 30/15<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hi there! (That was written
sheepishly, just FYI.) I know that I’ve been a really… <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">shitty</i> blogger with my inconsistent schedule and, well, lack of a
schedule at all, really. I’m not going to bother with excuses, but today will
the first of many more posts that will come to your little screen on time. Just
to reiterate, I’ll be updating on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. There
will also be a post on Thursday, but that’s just to let you know about the
video that I uploaded on my YouTube channel, so I don’t like to count that as
another proper <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">post.</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As I mentioned last week, I
started working at ZARA which was such a dream come true because I love the
brand and the clothes are just so wonderful. I started as soon as I was old
enough and it’s definitely more hectic than I’d expected and I work a lot more
than I thought I would, but I’m having a really great time so far. It’s pretty
amazing and I’m just so happy. My feet aren’t happy in the slightest as I have
yet to break into my leather shoes, but my feet are being properly cushioned in
band-aids so I’ll be all right for the time being.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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I’ve heard people talk about <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Friends.</i>
No, I’m not exaggerating, I’ve legitimately heard so many things about the show
ever since I was super young, yet for some reason, I never thought to myself on
a lonely Sunday afternoon, “Hmm… maybe you should start watching <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Friends </i>since everyone including Taylor
Swift adores it so much."</span></span></div>
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August 2015 and I’ve decided to start the story of these eclectic New Yorkers
and ACK it’s so good!!! My brother and my mom are so into it, too, which makes
me so incredibly happy. I don’t even know where to begin when it comes to
expressing how much I love the show, so I won’t try and end up rambling for too
long. I think my favourite characters are Phoebe and Joey but they’re all
pretty fantastic. I can’t wait to watch the next nine seasons.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Guys, I just feel so <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">blessed </i>right now – there are so many
good albums that have either recently come out, or are coming out very soon.
There’s Halsey’s new album <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">BADLANDS</i>
that is so freaking amazing oh my GOD. “Castle,” “Colors,” “Gasoline,” and
“Drive” are my favourites. Troye Sivan’s debut album’s coming out on September
4<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup> along with Oh Wonder’s debut on the very same day. Like, my ears
are going to hear so many beautiful sounds and I’m so excited.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Did I mention that Troye and
BROODS collaborated on his album? Yeah, yeah, I know. I can’t quite believe it
either. Let’s hope my heart will be okay on September 4<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.theleomag.com/" target="_blank">LEO</a>, the online fashion magazine that I started at my school, out on that same
day. I’m still putting the finishing touches on it, but I’m just so excited for
everyone to see it. Another exciting thing regarding the magazine is that
people <a href="http://theleomag.com/p/pre-order.html" target="_blank">can buy printed copies</a> of it, too, and there’ll be extra back-to-school
hairstyles in it for $12 each ‘til September 3<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>rd</sup> (at 11:59 PM EST if
we’re going into technicalities). When September 4<sup>th</sup> rolls around,
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issue ever since I started thinking about this thing, so I’m really happy to
get the chance to this year. Ahh guys, I’m just so excited about everything
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when we were 12, we’ve gone to the mall together and have gone shopping, but
about 85% of the time, I’m the one doing all the buying. Last Tuesday, we
decided to go shopping and they were actually going to buy stuff, which made me
really, really happy. It’s just really nice to go to the mall, or <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">malls </i>and not feel like you’re being a
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We had vegan burgers for lunch, then shopped downtown. After that, we hopped on
the bus and headed to the mall close to my house (where I also happen to work)
and shopped there too after eating dinner. It’s days like this that bring me an
enormous sense of joy, however materialistic that sounds.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Hi there! I'm known amongst my close friends and family to shop for statement pieces. It's just been a habit of mine that works conveniently for my eclectic style. However, most basic and staple pieces don't often go on sale (if at all), so I'm severely lacking in those, something that I've only recently discovered. For some people, not buying statement pieces totally works for <em>their</em> style, but the whole 100% minimalist thing is not really <em>my </em>thing, but I still need those basic pieces to build my outfit on top of.</div>
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Keep reading for a look at a few of the closet staples that I really do need to get my hands on ASAP.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em>1. </em></strong><strong><em>(preferably distressed) </em></strong><strong><em>boyfriend jeans</em></strong></span></div>
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Can you believe that I actually don't own a pair of these bad boys? I feel like it's all over my Insta feed and all over fashion blogs and just EVERYWHERE. I just find that retailers tend to price their ripped jeans at a significantly higher price than their regular ones which obviously makes total sense, but I've always found it a bit silly, hence the empty hole in my pants dresser that has yet to be filled.</div>
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My plan is to go to Salvation Army or Goodwill and get a pair of boyfriend jeans and rip them up myself, but I think that I'll eventually cave and get a pair from Zara or Gap or someplace because the odds of me finding a pair that fits just right at a thrift store is highly unlikely.</div>
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<em>(left to right): <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/topshop-moto-hayden-ripped-boyfriend-jeans-light-denim-regular-petite/4008234?cm_mmc=PolyvoreExplore-_-datafeed-_-women:bottoms:pant-_-1088655" target="_blank">Topshop</a> Moto Hayden Ripped Boyfriend Jeans, <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=Hy3bqNL2jtQ&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.mango.com%2Fredirect.faces%3Fop%3Dconta%26idioma%3DIN%26pais%3D006%26producto%3D53010137%26tiendaid%3Dshe%26color%3DTM&offerid=221882.530101378477&type=15&u1=78e1371cfa3c41c2b6b442bf5c298900" target="_blank">Mango</a> Angie Boyfriend Jeans, <a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/87740?article=87740-A" target="_blank">H&M</a> Low-Rise Boyfriend Jeans</em></div>
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I can think of a million outfits that could put either piece to good use. It's a wonder I don't already own them, really. I'm probably going to invest in them because a) they're a closet <em>staple</em> so the name itself kind of already insinuates that you're supposed to spend quite a bit on them so they'll last long, and b) these tees need to be extra, extra black or extra, extra white. That dull colouring is a big no-no. I used to have a black long-sleeve, but the colour just faded and made it very clear that it wasn't truly black when compared with my then-black hair.</div>
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<em>(left to right): <a href="http://us.riverisland.com/women/t-shirts--vests--sweats/long-sleeve-t-shirts/black-slim-v-neck-top-673669?mid=38434&cur=USD&cmpid=af_Linkshare_US_PB_Hy3bqNL2jtQ_10&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-g6Lg8Xhb01A9bun7PbkiCA" target="_blank">River Island </a>Slim V-Neck Top, <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/knitstees/classictees/PRDOVR~B7108/B7108.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441848788&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302088384&bmUID=kZ71HCM" target="_blank">J.Crew</a> Vintage Cotton Long Sleeve, <a href="http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/store/goods/151339" target="_blank">UNIQLO</a> Supima Cotton Tee</em></div>
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I almost want to curl up in a hole from embarrassment (I'm exaggerating - it's fashion, which should be fun and not that massive of a deal) that I don't actually have one. I have a polka-dot white and black short-sleeve skater dress that I've worn quite a bit, but not an actual LBD that can easily be dressed up or down. It's funny because even my friends who are so not into fashion own one. Get it together, J.</div>
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<em>(left to right): <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=Hy3bqNL2jtQ&mid=35861&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.topshop.com%2Fen%2Ftsuk%2Fproduct%2Fclothing-427%2Fdresses-442%2Fpetite-sleeveless-asymmetric-bodycon-dress-4332656&u1=3c6ebcb6d33d4f7f8dd59e4ce9106ffb" target="_blank">Topshop</a> Asymmetrical Sleeveless Dress, <a href="http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/dresses/black-premium-suede-shift-dress-_344434401?extcam=AFF_AFW_Communities+&+UGC_Polyvore&affID=92295&awc=1946_1440367498_51f3e305aa53b8d5bb247d67083ff3cc" target="_blank">New Look</a> Black Suede Dress, <a href="http://www.blackfive.com/p/mesh-overlaid-long-sleeves-md-long-party-dress-27608" target="_blank">Black Five</a> Mesh-Overlaid Long Sleeve Dress</em></div>
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After looking through plenty of fashion bloggers' photos and Instagram and Pinterest, it's pretty clear that a simple piece like this can be worn in so many different ways and is such a vital item in one's closet. You can usually disguise the little amount of money you spent on other pieces like dresses or graphic tees, but that doesn't work with blazers because they're just meant to be worn in more formal situations where you have to look proper, you know? Not like you just bought a $20-blazer from the sale section in Forever 21.</div>
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I have a lot of boots and I have a decent collection of heeled shoes, but I don't have any heeled boots that work well for the fall and wintertime. I only own a pair of black lace-up platforms that don't give off the casual but put-together vibe that I'm going for. These can be worn with dresses, skirts, jeans, shorts... just about anything really. While I don't know when I'll actually be getting these because I'm trying to be a bit more closefisted with my money right now, I'm excited for the outfits that I'll create once I do get them.</div>
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Hi there! I had a pretty busy post-birthday week filled with lots of, well, <em>work.</em> It might not seem like it since I haven't exactly been posting on my blog, but I've been pretty productive in other areas of my life, which has made me significantly happier. I also got the chance to catch up on a few things, mess up a few others, you know, like your typical human being.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">SAT madness</span></em></strong><br />
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I'd been trying to study for the SATs for quite a few months now, I'm not going to lie. I covered a few chapters of math back in November or so, but when holiday season came about, I just forgot about SAT prep. Well, I didn't <em>truly</em> forget about it, I just chose to ignore it completely. <br />
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After my trip to New York in July, I vowed to start studying as soon as the family friends left our house and headed back to California, but as mentioned <strong>here</strong>, I was in a bit of a rut. I couldn't find the motivation to open up the book and start studying, so I didn't. <br />
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Flash-forward to the week of my birthday (it was on a Thursday) and I finally whipped my butt into shape (metaphorically) and started studying. To be honest, I'm not trying to come off as like, <em>whatever,</em> but I've actually been kind of addicted with studying. Considering all the other things kids my age could be addicted to, I'd say that this is a pretty harmless one for the time being.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>After hardcore studying for the past two weeks, I just feel a lot more confident with my SAT prep. While two weeks is barely any time, I covered quite a bit of material and I'm pretty proud of myself. It's gotten to the point where I feel a bit empty when I don't have a stack of cue cards in my bag when I'm out. It's seriously weird.<br />
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It kind of stresses me out that I only have six weeks left until I take the test, but as long as I keep studying, everything should be fine. Please pound on the closest bit of wood for my sake. Much appreciated.<br />
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I started reading the <em>Pretty Little Liars</em> series before the show even started airing and was a fan of the creepy, yet intriguing plot. Of course, just like any other fan, I've complained and still complain about how it all just seems to drag on, but I've never managed to properly boycott the show for that reason. The books, I've managed to stop reading after Book #10, but I just keep coming back to the show.<br />
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I was bored one day and decided to catch up because I'd seen a few bits from the season 6 premiere that looked <em>so cool.</em> I'd stopped watching after the season 5 winter finale or whatever it was because I just wasn't interested anymore, but after whizzing through the rest of the fifth season, I was thoroughly hooked on the Liars' hella unrealistic lives once more.<br />
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After watching the season 6 summer finale, I definitely agree that the revelation of who A is was unfulfilling to say the least, especially if Marlene wasn't lying when she said that this was who they'd chosen for A from the beginning. I dunno, it just wasn't that great of a story, you know? It just felt a bit... <em>random</em>, but I don't actually care enough to get all riled up about it, aha.<br />
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That being said, I don't regret getting back into <em>PLL</em> at all. The Dollhouse at the end of season 5 and beginning of season 6 were enough to make it worth it. At the end of the mid-season finale season 6, they did a major time jump and I'm interested to see how this new storyline unfolds. Hopefully, by the end of season 7, we'll be more satisfied than we were with who A was.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">new job!!! (yes, the exclamation points were necessary)</span></em></strong><br />
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I started working at Zara a full week after my 16th birthday and it's been pretty great so far. Almost everyone there is quite a bit older than me except for one girl who I'm pretty sure is still in high school like I am, making it a bit intimidating for sure, but I've been enjoying it, for sure. It's a lot different from my previous seasonal position and it's all super high-tech and awesome. I'm just so excited to get the chance to work for a brand whose clothes I'm just a <em>little bit</em> obsessed with. Just a wee bit.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">i need a blank slate</span></em></strong><br />
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I was so good at getting lots of sleep the first few weeks of July, probably because all I was doing was lounging around watching TV, but when I started planning my birthday party, the part of my brain that urges itself to use common sense and <em>not</em> stay up until 1 am researching possible appetiser ideas didn't do its job. Even after my party, I just haven't been getting enough sleep at all and unlike how I felt during the school year (I was a relatively peppy zombie), I just feel gross. I really don't know how I survived off of six hours of sleep at school.<br />
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So there's that sleeping problem that I have to get rid of. I also have to just become a tidier person. All except for two of my friends don't actually believe that I'm a messy as heck person. They just see that I'm pretty organised at school and whatever, but my home life is totally different, haha. I read an interview recently that Taylor did regarding some fan stealing her soap or whatever, and she said something about not wanting to come off as unclean. I know it's stupid that a simple sentence that she said would make me want to change my ways, but <em>I</em> don't want to come off as unclean, so I just want to declutter my room and get rid of unnecessary crap that I don't need before school starts. I feel like that way, it'll be so much easier to keep things neat and tidy when I have work, school, blogging, YouTube, and SAT prep to worry about. Fun.<br />
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I've mentioned my birthday quite a few times in this post already, so I might as well elaborate. On the 13th, so exactly 10 days ago, I turned 16. It was a pretty big deal for me because ever since I was young, the anticipation for the big sweet sixteen had been building up. On the day of, I didn't do anything that fancy. I just went for lunch with two of my best friends at this healthy vegetarian restaurant that was oh so good. B actually baked me a few lime muffins that I devoured on the bus ride home and that my momma ate before we headed off to Costco to buy food for my party that weekend. Gosh, we got a <em>lot</em> of food.<br />
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I had about 20 people of my friends over at my house that weekend and we just ate lots of food, took pictures, and just had a good time. It wasn't some crazy party in a rented party room where underage teenagers were drinking beverages that they shouldn't be, just a pretty casual thing with my favourite foods and people.<br />
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I also stayed up 'til 2 or 3 am the night before to paint a cake. I didn't want any old flowery cake, I wanted a pretty vintage-y patterned one that looked like some pretty Rifle Paper Co. stationery. Yes, specific, I know, but it was my 16th, so I felt like it was a good excuse to go all out. It was actually a lot easier than I thought it'd be and I'm so, so happy with how it turned out.<br />
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It was just such a fun night and I'm so happy and lucky to have had the chance to be surrounded my people I care about. Yeah, life is pretty great.<br />
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<strong>Are you a fan of <em>PLL</em>? </strong>Have you taken the SATs before? How do you like to celebrate your birthday? Leave your comments down below!<br />
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<em>** This post is so long overdue, I'm so sorry, guys. **</em><br />
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Hi there! I wasn't originally going to write this post because I feel like I've done it so many times before anyway. (Here is last year's post and the year before's if you were curious.) However, I changed my mind once I realised that despite the year and despite how many times I've done it in the past, I will always, <i>always</i> be looking for first day outfit inspiration. So as long as I'm blogging, you can expect one of these every August, that's for sure.</div>
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Now, enough of me babbling. Let's get into it.</div>
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This first outfit is a fresh take on the 70's trend that is so crazy in right now. To keep from making the patterned blouse and suede button-down skirt from looking dated, I added some chunky white Chelsea boots and a nice mint watch. If you're not into heels for school (I personally think they're totally OK, especially for the first day of school), you can switch them out for oxfords! The big statement piece of the outfit was a twisted rope necklace from H&M to add a bit of punch.</div>
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Playsuits are always a super fun and easy piece to wear. Of course, public bathrooms aren't the best when you're wearing them, but you instantly look put-together without having to fuss too much throughout the day. To dress up the simple denim playsuit, I added a gold tassel bracelet and cute lightning ear jackets that are such a nice quirky piece. To finish off, add a pop of red on the lips and some brown mules for some height.</div>
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<a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/12636?article=12636-B" target="_blank">H&M</a> Lyocell Playsuit<br />
<a href="http://www.jeweliq.com/lightning-ear-jackets.html" target="_blank">Jeweliq</a> Lightning Ear Jackets<br />
<a href="http://www.baublebar.com/gold-tassel-bracelets.html" target="_blank">Baublebar</a> Festival Tassel Bracelet<br />
NARS Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella<br />
<a href="http://www.forever21.com/shop/ca/en/women-shoes/p/buckled-peep-toe-mules-2000131213--1001" target="_blank">Forever 21</a> Buckled Peep-Toe Mules<br />
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Co-ord sets are always so fun, so I picked out a matching floral blazer and trouser set. For a bit of colour, I went for a soft pink boyfriend tee (also super comfortable!) and some metallic slip-on sneakers. It's always good to have a watch because you don't want to be late to class, especially on your first day and I'm so, so obsessed with this Kenzo one that's actually a lot more inexpensive than you'd think, haha.</div>
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<a href="http://www.asos.com/asos/asos-sleeveless-blazer-in-70s-floral-co-ord/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5266597&clr=Multi&SearchQuery=floral+co-ord&pgesize=36&pge=0&totalstyles=69&gridsize=3&gridrow=4&gridcolumn=1" target="_blank">ASOS</a> Sleeveless Floral Blazer<br />
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<a href="http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=1036300&vid=1&pid=173642223" target="_blank">Old Navy</a> Linen-Blend Boyfriend Tees<br />
<a href="http://www.nastygal.com/product/vans-classic-slipon-sneaker--metallic-leather" target="_blank">Vans</a> Classic Slip-On Metallic Sneakers<br />
<a href="http://us.asos.com/Kenzo-Black-Small-Tiger-Head-Watch/16ukw8/?iid=5089077&r=2&mporgp=L1Byb2Qv" target="_blank">Kenzo</a> Black Small Tiger Head Watch</div>
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Dresses are such an easy piece to wear and this simple silhouette won't have you tugging on it throughout the day. To add a little something different, I went for some snakeskin sandals and added little bits of dainty jewellery for a bit of understated bling.</div>
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<a href="http://www.zara.com/ca/en/trf/dresses/dress-with-pockets-c269210p2947045.html" target="_blank">Zara</a> Suede Dress with Pockets<br />
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Finally, for this outfit, I layered a sleeveless white button-down under an off-the-shoulder top to expose a bit of skin, but not too much for school. I mean, wear what you want as long as your school allows it, I'm all for it, but just remember that you <em>do</em> want to make a good first impression with your teachers (who might be a bit more conservative, you never know) on your first day.</div>
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I paired the top situation with a pair of high-waisted boyfriend jeans that aren't<em> too</em> distressed and some brown Chelsea boots. A nice pastel statement necklace finishes it off, and you're good to go!</div>
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<a href="http://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/we-love-70489/off-the-shoulder-4469230/bardot-top-4342599?geoip=noredirect&network=linkshare&utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Hy3bqNL2jtQ&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-0Cz1htPTp8pQELDGoI0Pfg&cmpid=aff_lsus_Hy3bqNL2jtQ_10&_$ja=tsid:21416|prd:Hy3bqNL2jtQ" target="_blank">Topshop</a> Bardot Top<br />
<a href="http://www.glamorous.com/white-cropped-button-down-blouse.html" target="_blank">Glamorous</a> White Cropped Button-Down Shirt<br />
<a href="http://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/we-love-70489/off-the-shoulder-4469230/bardot-top-4342599?geoip=noredirect&network=linkshare&utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Hy3bqNL2jtQ&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-0Cz1htPTp8pQELDGoI0Pfg&cmpid=aff_lsus_Hy3bqNL2jtQ_10&_$ja=tsid:21416|prd:Hy3bqNL2jtQ" target="_blank">French Connection</a> High-Rise Boyfriend Jeans<br />
<a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-ANOTHER-PLANET-Chelsea-Ankle-Boots/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5259630&pubref=%7Baffiliate_id%7D" target="_blank">ASOS</a> Another Planet Chelsea Ankle Boots<br />
<a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/20787?article=20787-A" target="_blank">H&M</a> Jeweled Necklace<br />
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<strong>Which outfit was your favourite? </strong>What is your favourite first day outfit of all time (that you've worn)? What are you planning on wearing this year? Leave your thoughts in a comment below!<br />
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Hi there! Another week has passed, meaning that I'm a week closer to starting school again, which totally sucks to think about. I was hoping to get this up earlier, but I just wasn't feeling it last night to be honest. I'm totally feeling it now though, at like 11 pm on Sunday night. I still have an hour to go!<br />
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Anyway, after today's semi-eventful day, I'm now officially ready to wind down and give this blog a little love. Keep reading for what I've been up to this past week!</div>
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After writing my post on Wednesday and finally talking to someone about stuff just made me feel a lot better. My problems didn't just magically vanish into thin air, but I'm conquering them one by one and I feel like I can move forward, which is nice. Anddd hopefully I didn't jinx anything by writing that.<br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">sushi obsession</span></i></b><br />
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I've joked about my obsession with sushi before, except it wasn't really that much of an obsession. I just craved it every other week or so (usually less, haha) and said the phrase "we should go out for sushi" or "I just want sushi NOW" and "I just LOVE sushi" about five times a week. I didn't actually eat sushi more than once every 2-3 months.<br />
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However, lately I've been having sushi a bit more often. In the past 2-3 weeks, I've had it four times. I mean, I had <i>boxed</i> sushi twice this week, but it's still <i>sushi</i>. God, I love that stuff.<br />
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My 16th birthday is coming up in just a few days, so we're kind of going all out for this one. Not like crazy all out by renting a ballroom and getting people to come in gowns and stuff, but all out for a fun little house party. Anyway, I've been staying up late ironing out details with my mom and stuff (the cake itself is going to be a pain since I'm painting the design on, but hopefully it'll work out), which is both fun, but stressful because I don't want it to fail, especially since it's my 16th.<br />
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I'll definitely be posting some pictures and stuff in next week's Sunday Funday to give you guys a little taste of what went down. Well, unless it was a complete and utter failure, then don't expect to see any photos. :P I'm also making the majority of the clothes I'm wearing that day (I bought the top from Brandy), so I'll do a little post showing you the process as well. Oh! And if my makeup turns out well, you'll see a GRWM on my <a href="http://youtube.com/c/stylegeneris" target="_blank">YouTube</a> channel, too. Otherwise, it'll just end up being footage that I'll have to delete. Sigh.<br />
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Halfway through the week, I headed to the mall with one of my friends to do a little bit of shopping. I'd done some damage a few days before that because I was feeling a bit...<i> crappy</i> and just spontaneously bused to the mall to make myself feel better. There are probably cheaper ways to lift your spirits, but costs aside, it's quite an effective method, just saying.<br />
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Anyway, the point of me mentioning that was to say that I had a very specific goal of what I was going to get, just so that there'd be no way for me to veer from that and spend more money. I had to go buy some work clothes because I got a proper job, which is hella exciting for me. I had a seasonal position for a few months during holiday season last year, which was good experience for sure, so I'm excited to start working again.<br />
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For once, I didn't get distracted, something that I was very happy about. I just bought my work clothes, a lipstick for my mom, lunch, and left the mall. Mission: success!<br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">sat studying</span></i></b><br />
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I'm not going to lie, I'd been slacking off with the whole SAT studying thing. Being in a rut for most of July didn't prove to be the best way to get motivated and while nothing changed that month, we are well into August now and I've gotten my act together. Aha, that makes it sound as if this has been an on-going thing this month - I assure you, that is not the case. I just got a bunch of studying done today and I'm just really happy about that. There's something about being productive that puts this massive smile on my face.<br />
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<b>Are you a big fan of sushi?</b> What would you have at your ideal Sweet 16? Have you taken the SATs before? If so, how'd you find them? Leave me a comment below sharing your thoughts!<br />
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Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01491149753656623271noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414689389220657323.post-9984129015255729292015-08-06T11:00:00.000-04:002015-08-07T10:59:04.687-04:00VIDEO: July Favourites, New York Haul, and New York Adventures!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hi there! I just posted three new videos recently - one's a monthly favourites full of the stuff that I've been loving in terms of beauty, fashion, music, and TV, the other's a haul of a bunch of bits and bobs I got on my vacation to New York, and the last one's a vlog-type thing about my trip. If you're interested in watching dozens of minutes of me talking or of some delicious food and pretty sights, I'd highly suggest checking them out. ;)</div>
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Hi there! Today, I wanted to talk to you about something a bit more personal. I'm writing this super late at night and I'm hoping that it'll help one of you out there. However, like some bloggers have admitted in the past when writing more personal pieces, they not only write it in hopes of helping others and sharing their experiences (I don't want to use the word wisdom because I don't consider myself to be that wise), but also to help themselves get through or accept a certain thing.</div>
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The title "Being Alone" can be interpreted different ways. Maybe the first thing you thought of was being alone in a crowd and feeling <i>lonely</i> and <i>lost</i> despite the company<i>.</i> Maybe it was not being in a romantic relationship. Maybe it was taking time to take care of yourself. Whatever it was, hopefully, I'll touch on it in this piece. Grab a cup of tea because it's going to be a long one.</div>
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In the fast-paced world that we live in where <i>everything</i> can be done so much more quickly than before, we get bored a lot more easily. We're always looking for things to occupy ourselves and are pretty darn scared of just being alone with our thoughts, whether that be in public or in private. If we're in a restaurant and I'm with a friend and she decides to go to the bathroom and I don't go with her, chances are, I'll be on my phone at the table, waiting until she gets back in fear of looking like a total loner by myself. But before phones and all that stuff was invented, what did we do? Were we as scared to have nothing to do?</div>
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Being by yourself - <i>alone </i>- in public and doing on your own thing brings about one of two reactions from people most of the time. If the person's nice, it's pity. If they aren't that kind, they probably think you're a weirdo and a loner. I'm not trying to be patronising when I say that, especially since I've done it in the past where I pitied people in those scenarios, but remember that maybe that person just wants to be alone. Maybe they're happy in the moment being by themselves and want to spend time figuring out who they are instead of who they <i>should</i> be around certain company.</div>
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I think that our innate desire to be accepted and loved is taken to the next level in a social situation to the point where we can't be happy without having someone there by our side. We all hit points in our lives when we feel as if nobody in the whole world gets what we're going through, where we all feel lonely and lost as heck. It can even be 20 times worse when you're in public and you see everyone with other people, having a great time, and you're just... <i>not.</i></div>
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In the short 15 years that I've been alive, I haven't figured out a quick and permanent fix for that feeling. To be honest, I'm not sure if there is one and I'm not sure if there should be one either. I think it's important to let yourself feel pain because strength is forged from your pain and lessons from past experiences. You can't be strong if you've never been weak before. That's something that I learned that hard way. They say to practise what you preach, but if I'm being honest, I'm still a bit stubborn with that last one.</div>
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I never talked about this before, but I was in a relationship until almost two months ago. I didn't want to discuss it on here because it was just something really personal that I didn't want to broadcast to the whole world, even when that relationship made me happy. It was just my little secret in my own "real" life, I guess.</div>
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As my use of the past tense has probably hinted, I'm no longer in that relationship. I don't know much about romance and all that stuff, but what I experienced was a feeling that maybe I was somehow not as good and not as valuable nor worthy or a person as I was when I was with that guy. That my realising that he was <i>totally</i> not right for me and was going to go about my day with this other person by my side was a bad thing when it's really not.</div>
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I've told many people in the past when they've asked me for advice for a myriad of different topics is that it's just as valuable to know that something doesn't work for you as it is to know if something does. I guess it's high time I start taking my own advice.</div>
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I think that being with another person can teach you many things about yourself, but there might be a point in time where you need to step away from it all because you realised that it's not working. Then, you'll be own your own and you might not want to be, but it's important to be alone. That way, you can really take time to take care of yourself and learn more about yourself.</div>
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Another thing that is really important is not to make someone else your happiness. People come and go and if you're lucky, you'll ones that stick. But for your own sake, when people leave, if your happiness is completely dependent on them, it's not particularly healthy for you, now is it?</div>
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A few months ago, I went to see a fashion documentary called <i>Dior and I </i>in a special theatre downtown that shows a bunch of lesser-known flicks. I was originally going to ask a friend, and I think I did, but then I felt bad for asking her because I didn't think she'd be that interested, so I didn't press it further as the date neared. Instead, I just went by myself and sat right in the dead centre of the theatre, my favourite spot, while other couples walked in and sat around me.</div>
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Originally, I wasn't going to take the risk, to do the little experiment with myself and go watch a movie by myself. The idea had always scared me and I'd never wanted to be that person sitting alone in a theatre munching on popcorn all mopey. Watching a movie with a friend is totally in my comfort zone, so I wanted to get out of it and do something that I'd never done before. So I put on a pair of heels, red lipstick, and bought a ticket for one to a showing of a documentary that I'd been dying to watch.</div>
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Maybe it wasn't as big of a deal as I'm making it, but I learned something from it. In a crowd, you can only be lonely if you make yourself appear that way. Otherwise, you're just a person going about their day alone. Do everything with confidence and it'll take you from a lonely girl who (supposedly) doesn't have friends to a bad-ass and independent chick.</div>
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After that, I went to see yet another fashion documentary, <i>Iris</i> and had the time of my life. Some bits of the movie were a bit dry, but I definitely enjoyed myself more <i>by</i> myself than if I had seen it with someone a little less enthusiastic as I was because I'd be worrying about whether or not they were enjoying a movie that they spent $12 on or not.</div>
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My friends have looked at me a little weirdly in the past when I told them that I went to the mall by myself or something like that.</div>
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"So you just went by yourself?" they'd say with their eyes wide open in disbelief.</div>
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It really wasn't that big of a deal for me and it really shouldn't be for you either. Go put on your best shoes and your favourite lipstick and head to the mall for some treats for yourself (or others if you're feeling generous). Roam the busy (or quiet) streets contemplating your life. Go see a movie that you've been dying to check out. And if you're a little scared to tackle those things on your own, put in your earbuds and blast some music so you feel as if you have a friend who totally gets you right there beside you because let's face it, sometimes, music is just so better than actual people.</div>
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I guess that wraps up my ramble on my own insecurities and little bits that I learned from it all. Please, please, please let me know what you think down below! I'd love to hear your thoughts on the matter.</div>
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Thank you so much for reading!</div>
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Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01491149753656623271noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414689389220657323.post-64608529845439887702015-08-04T22:43:00.003-04:002015-08-04T22:43:33.848-04:00Tips for Dressing for Summer Weather When Out With Your Parents<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hi there! Sometimes, it's quite difficult to dress nicely when the weather is boiling hot and all you want to do is wear short shorts and tank tops. It's even more difficult when you're out with your parents and they want you to cover up, too. Here are a few outfit ideas (for different ends of the strict-o-meter) for those tricky times when you actually want to look cute when you go out with your family in the hot summer heat.<br />
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This is for those of you with parents who are definitely on the stricter side. Pick out a modest dress in a fun print and dress it up with a statement necklace (earrings work too!) and a natural lip. To complete the simple look, just add a pair of sparkly sandals for a sweet touch. Easy and simple is a great way to go, but to keep your outfit from being <i>too </i>simple, make sure that your jewellery is unique to make it stand out without having your parents give you a weird look and telling you to change.</div>
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<a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/the-inara-dress" target="_blank">ModCloth</a> Inara Dress</div>
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This is for those with parents who are a bit more lenient, but nothing major. A jumpsuit is a fun silhouette that hasn't been overused for the summer time, especially a printed on with long sleeves. This one channels the whole 70's vibe that's coming back really well, and same goes for the suede sandals and gold jewellery. To add a bit of interest to an otherwise dull jumpsuit, add a belt as your statement piece. Finish off with a light pink lipstick that's reminiscent of your natural lip colour, but better.</div>
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<a href="http://www.sephora.com/luminous-creme-lipstick-P283903?keyword=bite%20restina&skuId=1406149&country_switch=ca&_requestid=77970" target="_blank">BITE Beauty</a> Luminous Creme Lipstick in Retsina</div>
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<a href="http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/shoes-430/heels-458/webster-ghillie-lace-up-sandals-4607911?bi=0&ps=20" target="_blank">Topshop</a> WEBSTER Ghillie Lace Up Sandals</div>
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If you're lucky enough to have parents who aren't that strict, you can definitely get away with a lot more. I wanted a look that seemed put-together, but not crazy edgy. Pick out a structured skirt (I went for a baby blue one with a sheer overlay) and a crop top with sleeves. An off-the-shoulder option is something fun and unexpected that you don't see often. Statement jewellery instantly elevates and outfit, so big necklaces are always a good go-to. For some height, I chose a pair or light brown suede booties and a bright pink lip for some drama.</div>
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<a href="http://www.6pm.com/lucky-brand-silver-blue-collar-necklace-silver?zlfid=125" target="_blank">Lucky Brand</a> Silver/Blue Necklace</div>
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<a href="http://www.chicwish.com/sheer-houndstooth-pencil-skirt-in-blue.html" target="_blank">Chicwish</a> Sheer Houndstooth Pencil Skirt</div>
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<a href="http://www.forever21.com/shop/ca/en/women-shoes-high-heels/p/faux-suede-peep-toe-pumps-2000184112--1001" target="_blank">Forever 21</a> Faux Suede Peep Toe Pumps</div>
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<b>Which outfit was your favourite? </b>What tips do you have for dressing up but not showing too much skin in the summer? What's your go-to summer dinner outfit? Leave your comments and share your thoughts below!<br />
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Hi there! I feel like it’s been a long week because of how
tired I am, but at the same time, I feel like it’s gone by so, so quickly. I’m
not going to lie, I’m really disappointed in myself that I wasn’t able to post
properly this week and only managed to get one full week right, but a friend
told me to forgive and do better, so I’m going to try. I’m going to try really,
really hard to do it right this time.</div>
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Over the years (not that there have been that many, but you
catch my drift), I feel like this blog has become the place for me to share my
thoughts, feelings, and what I’m going through whether they’re positive or
negative. I’m sure I share much more of the positive than the negative and I’d
like to keep it that way, but at the same time, I think it’s important to share
the not-so-fun things as well. That’s a part of my life, too, after all. I’m
not some Sally Sunshine 24/7 and I would feel like a total fake if I pretended
that that was the case.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Obviously, there are things that everyone should and <i>want</i> to keep to themselves and to keep
private, but in order to keep my blog as real as possible (which is my goal), I’ll
be sharing my struggles from time to time in a Sunday Funday or something.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anyway, that got really deep really quickly, haha.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a name='more'></a><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>some things just don’t
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I just feel like everything’s been going kind of wrong this
week and for the past few weeks, which hasn’t been fun. It might have to do
with my lack of motivation right now or just other crap, but it sucks when I
want to get things done and they just don’t get done, you know?<o:p></o:p></div>
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However, I planned out my week pretty thoroughly already so I
know when to blog, film, edit, study (for the SATs, haha, kill me now),
workout, hang out with friends, cook, etc. I hope that if I just follow the
schedule, maybe things will just fall into place. I really hope that it will
because I’m excited about the new content that has been planned to a T just in
case I’m stuck when I need to spontaneously come up with a post idea.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This might sound totally lame, but it’s been a while since I’ve
been to a proper party. My friends and I hang out all the time and it’s not
like I’m holed up in my room staring at my computer all day and night. I’ve
just been so busy with <i>stuff</i> for the
past few months that I haven’t had the chance to dress up and properly go out.
I feel like my attempted explanations have only succeeded in making me sound
like a hermit crab. Anyway, moving on.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Adaora from L’Artiste had her Sweet 16 on Friday and it was
really, really fun. I didn’t know a lot of the people there because I don’t go
to the same school as like 95% of them, but the friends that I do go to school
with and the ones that I’ve studied with in the past at summer school and stuff
were good company. It called for semi-formal attire which is awesome because I
love dressing up, something that I did a lot of in New York and I started to
really miss it when I got back home. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I tried to make this co-ord set that just didn’t work out.
The day of, I was scrambling around and made two skirts (one pencil one and one
skater skirt), plus a pair of shorts, but nothing looked right. I was just so
annoyed (and sweaty – believe it or not, you can get pretty sweaty when you’re
sewing, especially in the summer) that nothing was turning out like in my
sketches. In the end, I settled for this black and white gingham crop top that
I made and paired it with a full black skirt, black platforms, a DIY clear
clutch, and some red lipstick and headed out the door as quickly as possible.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There was just some good food, chocolate strawberries, music
(when the Bad Blood single version is one of the first songs you hear when you
walk in, you know that it’s gonna be good), and there was this photo booth that
was super cute. So yeah... Happy early birthday Adaora!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I went and saw the highly anticipated summer blockbuster <i>Paper Towns</i> the morning after it came
out with my brother and while he wasn’t totally up for it, he let my
overexcited-self drag him along anyway. The book had a very John Green ending
and the first time I read it, I was just like “What??? <i>What???</i>” but then I thought more about it, read what John said
about it, and then realised that it was a very important message that was
wrapped up in an interesting looking package.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Don’t put people you don’t know on pedestals, guys. They’re
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Anyway, the book had a lot of sweet moments and I think that
it was a successful movie adaptation. It wasn’t exactly like the book as they took
the liberty to change a few things up to make it more silver
screen-appropriate, but it stayed true to the themes which is the important
bit, to the readers and to John Green.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you’re hesitant to go see it, don’t be! You should go
check it out, for sure. It’s good and Cara Delevingne is an awesome Margo. She’s
just the epitome of badass, both the actress and the character.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>sketching my life
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One of the things that has been keeping me busy this week
(besides binge-watching <i>Arrow</i> like a
crazy person/typical teenager) is sketching. I don’t think I’ve ever sketched
so much in such a short period of time in my life. I’m not kidding – I’ve
almost filled up m pretty new sketchbook already. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I have loads of ideas for clothes that I want to make and
collections and all that good stuff. Now all I need is a thick as <i>heck</i> wad of cash and for time to freeze
every time I’m in my sewing room so that all that sewing doesn’t eat up all my
time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’ll definitely be sharing with you more about my
inspiration, sketches, and designs in the future. There are a bunch of things
on my list of pieces to sew this summer and since I have a bit more time than I
usually do, it shouldn’t be (too big of) a problem to get that done.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01491149753656623271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414689389220657323.post-24395332946750607952015-07-21T09:15:00.000-04:002015-07-21T09:15:00.376-04:00What Really Is This Whole Fast vs. Slow Fashion Thing?<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hi there! I'm sure that you've heard the term "fast fashion" a decent recently. For those who don't know what it means, basically, fast fashion is clothing that is made to keep up the most recent trends presented at Fashion Week. It's basically retailers like Forever 21 and H&M that fall under the fast fashion category.</div>
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Fast fashion retailers have also been put under the microscope for not only ripping off much more pricey designer labels, but also for making clothes cheaply and dangerously that lead to tragedies like the Savar building collapse in Bangladesh. That's why some bloggers have coined the term "slow fashion" and are in favour of buying fewer higher-priced items that will last much longer.</div>
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I mean, the bloggers who are for slow fashion and want us all to boycott fast fashion retailers are pretty well off. They have more to spend than your average Joe, so they can afford those designer labels. However, for people like me and maybe for people like you, we can't really dish out $200 for a t-shirt. But if we do spend that much money on a t-shirt and only buy one to wear everyday, then other people will start criticising us for wearing the same thing everyday.</div>
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There's also that topic of cheap labour to discuss. We talked about it for a week or two in business class last year because the whole point of all business that aren't non-profits are to make the biggest profit possible. A lot of the times, to do so, CEOs take unethical shortcuts such as taking advantage of other countries' poor economy and extreme eagerness to work, no matter for how little.</div>
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So when big companies outsource to third-world countries to do their manufacturing, most of the time, even after several horrific factory collapses, the employees work in an extremely dangerous environment while earning very little. The dilemma here is that without the jobs coming from wealthier developed countries, those people wouldn't have jobs at all and would be starving even more than now. But the jobs they do have now aren't <i>that</i> much better.</div>
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I agree that cheap labour and the abuse that entails is awful. I agree that these workers should be paid more, that their work environment should be healthier (mentally and physically) and they shouldn't have to fear for their lives when they go to work. That being said, when it comes to a fast vs. slow fashion debate, while I'm sure we'd all love to spend tons and tons of money on beautiful designer pieces, <b>the majority can't afford it,</b> hence we go to the fast fashion stores for a little taste of it.</div>
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But that's unethical and horrible, <i>right?</i></div>
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<b>What are your thoughts on this matter? </b>Please share in a comment below!</div>
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Thank you so much for reading!</div>
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Hi there! This week felt like my very first week of summer. It's technically like the third week of summer vacation or something crazy like that, but I just took some time to "indulge" (aka treat my body properly) and actually slept. <i>Loads.</i> It's probably not that much for people who might get a normal amount of sleep per night, but I was sleeping 9-10 hours per night this week and it felt <i>amazing.</i> I could definitely see an increase in the amount of energy I had (no more afternoon slumps!) and my skin is slowly but surely starting to clear up, which is nice.<br />
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As you could tell by the updates on this blog and the videos I've been posting, I got my act together and am being a good blogger (in terms of consistency) again. I don't think I've posted properly for a full week in a really long time, which is disappointing and shameful, but I'm super happy that I'm getting back into the swing of things even if it did take months and months.<br />
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I took a break from TV for a while because I realised that I had an obsession that just needed to cool down. A lot. I was originally watching <i>White Collar </i>(and bawled my eyes out while watching the series finale), then I switched over to <i>Suits</i> (and got bored of it after season 2, but powered through season 4 nonetheless). I was obsessed with <i>Castle </i>for about two years, but I got tired of that as well.<br />
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Basically, I just haven't been watching TV for about 2-3 months.<br />
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Anyway, the other day, my dad had turned off the Wi-Fi for my brother just to pull him out of his room and to get him to actually do stuff. I came downstairs to find that my brother was on the couch, watching this CW show called <i>Arrow</i>. My friend M and I had actually been making fun of the show a few weeks back about how it was dumb that this superhero - whose weapon of choice are a bow and arrow - is supposed to be able to beat up all these bad guys with guns.<br />
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I'd thought that it was a stupid show, but then I started watching it and it's actually pretty good. Just like any other CW show, there is a considerable amount of cringe-worthy cliché scenes, but the plot is decent. It's basically about this guy named Oliver Queen who is the son of billionaire Robert Queen. Oliver and his dad decide to go away for a few weeks on their big boat (because they're stinking rich) and go to China, but since Oliver wants some company, he decides to bring along a girl named Sarah who happens to be the sister of his girlfriend (whom he's dating so back when he was a spoiled 20-year old brat, he was a dirty little cheat).<br />
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Anyway, it turns out that Robert was mixed in with some bad people and they'd planted a bomb on the boat The Queens ended up shipwrecked and Sarah drowned. The Queens made it onto a lifeboat and drifted for days, but when it came to a point where there wasn't enough food for the two of them, the dad shot himself so that the son could survive. Right before he shot himself, he told Oliver about his notebook back in his office that has a list of all the names of the people who are corrupt in the city and told him to "right [his] wrongs" when he gets back home."<br />
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Flashforward five years later and Oliver returns back to Starling City (cringe-y, I know) after having spent so long on a "hellish island" and acquires an alter ego nicknamed "The Hood," a masked (and hooded) vigilante who eliminates the folks on his dad's list of evil guys.<br />
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I'm about halfway through Season 2 at this point and I'm happy to say that the plot hasn't bored me yet. I'm sure it'll happen eventually because that's the case for most TV shows, so let's see how long this one will last.<br />
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My birthday is coming up a little too soon and I've been wanting to get to a point where I'm just really happy with my body. This might be a bit controversial to say, but I know I'm not exactly overweight, but I'm not quite happy with my body either. I just want to focus on working out again now that my schedule has cleared up a bit and eating better.<br />
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I've found in the past that it's just a bit easier to start with the eating better part so you can <i>feel</i> better, and <i>then</i> trying to get your butt to the gym. I'm slowly starting to get into the habit of eating cleaner now that I'm away from all the temptations of New York, Niagara Falls, and Toronto, which is nice. It's funny though because it's almost been two weeks, but the other day when I'd stayed up a bit, I was seriously craving some hand-pulled Chinese noodles from this awesome restaurant called Xi'an Famous Foods in New York. I guess I'm eating healthy, but still occasionally dream about the unhealthier things in life.<br />
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I'm someone who really likes the idea of a routine, but I haven't really fallen into one that I really like yet. I hope that once I start properly working out again that it will happen, but this past week, I've kind of just been blogging, writing, and planning a lot. It's just been so nice to sit at my now-clean desk and plan out blog posts and videos for the rest of the summer by writing it all down in a new Kate Spade notebook that I got as a gift.<br />
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I've also been sketching quite a bit because I've been trying to come up with a design that I like for the outfit I'm wearing to a friend's birthday party. It's actually Adaora's party and I absolutely can't wait. Anyway, I finally finalised the sketch today and I can't wait to start bringing it to life. I guess my days this past week have just been a constant cycle of eating, planning, blogging, editing, filming, and more eating. I should probably make it a goal to step outside a bit more next week.<br />
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Hi there! If you've read any of my posts since I started you know, actually posting on here again, you probably know that I was in New York recently where I did a little photoshoot for a workshop I took. Only a few of the photos that were taken of me made it into the mock magazine that we made for class, so I figured I'd share with you the full outfit properly. </div>
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I got that black top from Urban Outfitters ages ago (we're talking two Spring Breaks ago) and I'm so happy that I've finally put it to use. It's quite a sequin-y piece, and in turn, a bit more on the dressy side, something that I hadn't considered when I purchased it on a whim at a sale, so I wasn't able to wear it for quite a while. Hopefully, I'll be wearing more of this bad boy in the future because I'm kind of obsessed with it.</div>
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Top: Urban Outfitters | Shorts: Gap | Shoes: Soda | Flannel: Free People | Sunglasses: Dynamite | Ring: Michael Kors | Bracelet: Kate Spade | Nails: Essie "Penny Talk"</div>
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I don't think I've ever worn anything that crazy edgy before, but maybe my parents might disagree, haha. I've definitely worn some things that have earned me a few looks (whether they were positive or negative aren't important to me), but not really anything in that whole edgy Soho girl kind of vibe. I've played with those vibes before but it was really fun for me to go a bit deeper down that route and whip my long wavy hair around for a little bit. </div>
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The others' outfits were a bit more casual than mine for the shoot because they had access to their closets at home while I didn't, so I toned down the night-appropriate top with some denim shorts. One of the girls is completely in love with Free People, so she lent me this flannel that I've got hanging off of my shoulder. I finished the outfit off with some silver jewellery and my favourite pair of shoes at the moment which are my black platforms. Sad thing is, I was in a hurry the other day to put them on and somehow snapped the buckle off along with a bit of strap, so I have to figure out a way to fix that soon because I've missed those babies a <i>lot</i>.</div>
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Something that was a bit different about this shoot was that someone was going around taking photos of me for a solid 20 minutes. Usually, I either set a self-timer and awkwardly take photos of myself while trying to ignore inquisitive stares from my lovely neighbours. Or my brother stands outside for about five minutes at most trying to get good shots of me before rushing inside. It was just nice to get the attention, I guess. Photoshoots are often awkward for me, but when your backdrop is New York, it makes it so freaking fun.</div>
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Another thing that I want to discuss is this Essie polish that I've got on my nails. I have a pretty intense love-hate relationship with it. On one hand, it's a beautiful colour, all metallic-y and rose gold and gorgeous, plus it dries super quickly, On the other hand, it chips like nothing else. The colour also does this weird thing where I don't actually see evidence of it rubbing off on another surface, but it looks like colour has been rubbed off, you know? Anyway, point is, if you want to wear this polish, make sure to use at 2-3 coats and make sure that your top coat is pretty darn solid if you want your nails to last more than three days.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Hi there! In one of my </span><a href="http://www.stylegeneris.com/2015/07/so-where-heck-have-i-been-discussing.html" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">latest posts</a><span style="text-align: left;"> where I gave you guys an update on where I'd been for the past two months or so, and in that post, I mentioned that I was in New York to take a workshop at FIT. I didn't elaborate in that post because I wanted to dedicate a whole, lengthy post to the topic. Something so extraordinary and life-changing deserves its own spotlight.</span><br />
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I'd begged my parents to let me take a workshop at FIT for about two, three years now, but the timing was never right. The first year, we had a month-long trip to Vietnam planned ahead already, the second year, I had to do summer school, and then this year, it finally worked out.<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">If you're a fashion enthusiast and you've had a chance to take the peek at the list of precollege workshops, you'll know that the list is quite long and overwhelming, but also absolutely incredible. Where else are you going to get the opportunity to work with industry professionals to further your talents and abilities in fashion while still being in high school?</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">OK, well there's LIM, but that's besides the point. The <i>point</i> is these workshops and courses at FIT are an amazing opportunity that is available for a lot of people aspiring to work in the fashion industry. However, to make the most out of it, you should sit down and take the time to go through all the workshops and courses to decide what you want to take.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">First of all, do you want to take a workshop or a course? A workshop is only four days whereas a Summer Live course is 3-weeks long. This might be an easy decision for you (as it was for me) since financials and your budget really pay a big role in that. New York is incredibly expensive, so I opted for the workshop. </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">I've heard that some people didn't enjoy past workshops as much because they rushed into the decision of picking which one. While doing a workshop that you didn't think you would've picked before might be a happy accident and ignite some passion in something unexpected, it's really good to plan it out properly to make an informed decision. So take your time, but be aware of the deadlines because there's nothing worse than finding your dream class, only to find out that it's already full.</span><br />
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The workshop that I took was called "Passion for Styling" which is pretty self-explanatory, so I'll omit the lengthy explanation to avoid being repetitive. It took course over four days and I had two professors. No one was aware of this until the first day and maybe they won't be repeat it next year since this was apparently the first time this had ever happened, but I think it was really good to have two different professors teach.<br />
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Basically what happens is that on the first day, you should get there early at around 9:00 or earlier because the line to check in is actually a lot longer than you'd expect. You'll go through introductions with your classmates and teacher at 9:30 and then you're going to jump right into projects. Keep in mind that you only have four days so expect to get homework and for things to be really fast-paced - that's the only way any work will get done.<br />
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At 12:30, they let you out for an hour lunch and goodness gracious, how I'd missed that hour-long lunch from middle school. What I found in New York is that it's more OK to have lunch by yourself or just be by yourself in general there. You don't get a pitying glance or anything like that, which was nice. The first and last days, I had a salad at the Epice Cafe at 297 7th Ave on the corner of 7th and 27th and it was the best salad I'd ever had. It was so, so good and it's so, so close to FIT, so if you're in the area and like a bit of rabbit food, go check that place out.<br />
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I also spent a few of my lunches with friends I'd made from class which was such a fun time, too. This might sound really lame, but there's something so thrilling about being in a big ass city like New York and to be on your own without anyone hovering over you. It's just really nice. I mean, I get to wander around my city all the time, but it's definitely not the same as New York, not in the slightest.<br />
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I went to Whole Foods one lunch and had this interesting sushi with this dark-coloured rice that was quite interesting. The next, we went to Cafe Benne and had portbello mushroom sandwiches. I know, I know, sounds kind of lame but it was really delicious. Can we also talk about the cozy decor in that place? Gosh, I would've stayed there forever if I didn't have to go back to class.<br />
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Anyway, after lunch, you just power through a lot more work until you're let out at 4:30. That's basically a typical day in the life of a FIT workshop kid.<br />
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When you go to a fashion school for a workshop, even if it's in high school you know that you have to up your game when it comes to your outfits. I definitely put a lot of effort into styling my outfits for this whole trip, but nothing prepared me for how intimidating it felt to step through those doors and see all these girls dressed to the nines in designer duds and perfectly made-up faces.<br />
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It definitely wasn't a warm and fuzzy first welcome, but after we got to know each other, it was a lot better and I felt like I was surrounded by like-minded people. It's no secret that people who live in New York are rich and the people who live close to it and are thinking about sending their kids to schools in New York are pretty darn well-off as well. There's the odd case (like me) who has parents that don't make quite enough to be staying at the Ritz or the Waldorf for a week or more.<br />
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That being said and with all the things that I knew about the city before going into the workshop, I was still pretty shocked by the luxuries. I realise that one's personality isn't reflected in the Cartier watch they might be wearing, but if you're planning to take a class at FIT and you're not from around the area, keep in mind that a lot of these kids are loaded. I didn't judge anyone based on that, but what I'm trying to say is that it was <i>kind of a shock</i>.<br />
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I think that if you know what you're getting yourself into before heading into it, you'll be more prepared than I was and won't magically become mute in a situation that begs you to take leadership and well, <i>talk</i>. Something came over me during those four days. It was like there was this spell cast over me where I was in awe and intimidated and all that to a point where I crawled back into the little shell that I'd worked so hard to get out of and was immediately this extremely shy kid. The spell kind of lifted halfway through the third day and on the fourth day, but it was definitely a situation that I wasn't prepared for.<br />
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I guess that's probably something pretty normal to happen when you're thrown into an environment that you've never encountered before with completely new people that you're not used to being around. One major thing that this experience has taught me is the importance of speaking up and being unafraid to do so in social situations. I think it's also really important to constantly put yourself in situations where you're not in your comfortable so you can get better at tackling them.<br />
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My first two days were with a stylist with her own showroom where she lets other stylists rent clothing for their shoots. I'm not too sure if I'm supposed to mention professors' names, so I'm just not going to mention it to be safe. The thing about styling is that there's no formal education for it and there are so many different majors that could lead to styling, so in a workshop scenario, it's essential to soak up whatever tidbits the instructors give you so you can get a better sense of the styling world. Renate talked a lot about her own experiences and shared her past work as a stylist so that we don't make the same mistakes as she did.<br />
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On the first day, we had to make a mood board for an event that our chose celebrity client is going to. That was just done on white bristol board with pages that we'd ripped out of magazines that we'd brought. Then, we had to create four looks for that event and present them to the class the next day (that was the homework). We also had to create a magazine concept and do a whole shoot that would fit in that magazine. We had the first day to plan it all out with our groups and then we had to shoot, edit, and put together the spread all the next day. To say it was a tight squeeze would be an understatement, but it was good to see how hectic it can get in a typical stylist's world. Here's a peek at our magazine if you guys are at all interested.<br />
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Days 3 and 4 were spent with the funniest teacher in my life. He has a very sarcastic sense of humour that you're kind of shocked by at first because he <i>is</i> so candid, but you get to appreciate it later on. He's also been working in the industry for a really long time and does all of Macy's windows amongst heaps of other really cool stuff.<br />
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Anyway, for those two days, we switched up the groups and made another mood board, however this time, it was for an accessory shoot (handbag or shoes). We had to come up with this whole story and again, had to make another magazine concept that the two photos (one still life of the accessory and props and one shot on the model) would fit in.<br />
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We came up with the idea that it could be a lesbian wedding or an androgynous bride and the bride might be wearing these loafers. We had a lot of pinks going on in our mood board, but also a lot of masculine and streamlined silhouettes, so we decided to combine the two and it's something that I'm pretty proud of.<br />
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On the last day, Glenn also talked a lot about trend forecasting and it was something that I didn't expect to find so fascinating. I mean, obviously, I knew that I would be interested, but not <i>that</i> interested. I went into this workshop thinking that I had it all planned out - that I'd hopefully make it into the Fashion Design program at FIT and then go into Fabric Styling after getting my Associate's degree, then become a stylist. But after the workshop, I'm starting to consider other routes too like trend forecasting or maybe even product development, who knows?<br />
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Overall, the workshop was an incredible experience that was pretty life-changing and eye-opening. If you're interested in pursuing fashion and live a 10-hour drive radius away from New York, you should definitely consider taking this workshop. You just get to learn a lot about the industry that you're planning on working in in the future and it's good to be immersed in it, even if it's just for a few days before applying to college or uni. It really opened my eyes to that world, how tough it can be, helped me refuel my fire, and opened me up to new ideas and opportunities that I wouldn't have gotten if I hadn't taken this workshop.<br />
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It might say "workshop" and it might only be for four days, but it's an amazing opportunity that's there for you to seize, so if the wallet (and the parents!) allow it, <i>go for it.</i> Being in high school and doing something like this is not only freaking cool - it's incredibly useful, too. It's never too late to change your mind, but it's also never too early to get a head start on something that you're passionate about.<br />
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<b>Have you ever taken a workshop like this before?</b> If so, which one? What did you take away from it? Share your story below in a comment and I'll be sure to answer.<br />
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Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01491149753656623271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414689389220657323.post-3399081537026360302015-07-13T22:30:00.000-04:002015-07-14T11:02:55.617-04:00Summer To-Do List 2015<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hi there! Here's the post all about my summer plans, as promised. Hopefully, it'll inspire you to make your very own to-do list to complete the next two months because the summer holds endless possibilities and it'll be over before you know it. OK, that was a bit dismal, but you know what I mean. Don't waste precious time, guys, don't waste it.</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><strike>Have an absolute blast at the Taylor Swift concert</strike></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Read at least 5 fashion books</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Read at least 5 classics</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Have a picnic</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Get a job</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Study like mad for the SATs</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Sew my 16th birthday party outfit</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Get a head start on bio and chem</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Sew at least 5 garments</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Redo bedroom. Again. -_-</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Buy proper markers for sketching</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Be body-confident by the end</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Make ice cream cookie sandwiches with B</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Write something, haha</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Paint <i>loads</i></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Have sushi with M</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Spend more time sketching and ripping things out of magazines</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Have a kickass sweet 16 bash</li>
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I'm probably gonna go back and add more to these once I think of more things I should do this summer, so I'll give you guys a shout whenever I do add something in a Sunday Funday or tweet or something casual like that.</div>
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<b>Let me know what's on <i>your</i> to-do list for the summer. </b>Please share! I'm so curious, haha.</div>
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Thank you so much for reading!</div>
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Hi there! Gosh, it feels so foreign to open up this post and start writing because it has apparently almost been two months since I last posted on my little nook of the Internet??? I can't quite wrap my head around that mind-boggling fact and I feel really bad about it. The first month, I was away because of exams and all that school stuff. I really needed to focus and study for those because I didn't want my grades to slip and after all, school comes first. The month after that was because of my trip to New York. I was supposed to be back and blogging and making videos as soon as exams were over, but some old friends of my dad's came to stay (they're still here actually, they're downstairs in the family room talking as I type) and we had to show them around Canada. OK, well not from coast to coast, but around Ontario (Niagara Falls, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal...).</div>
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I think I posted on my <a href="http://facebook.com/stylegeneris" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> that I was going to be away from blogging and YouTube for a little while until school was over, but I forgot to extend that message to Twitter and, well, <i>here</i> so I apologise about my lack of communication. I was just a bit overwhelmed by all the school stuff. To be honest, I think the break was good for me because I got some time away to recharge and to come up with content that I'm more proud of.</div>
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I haven't really figured out a way to describe it as the only writing I've really done in my time off has been on my Taylor Swift Tumblr, so my vocabulary has been reduced to, well, <i>Tumblr vocab</i>. That being said, I want to take a more personal approach to my blogging and write more text posts about things I've discovered whether that be in fashion or just life in general. I also want to create more content about trends that I find interesting and be more articulate in how I describe them. I just really want to put more effort into my blog so I feel more confident about sharing it, you know?</div>
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There are a lot of things I want to do this summer (that full list will come in a post later today) and I'm keen on accomplishing them, but if one thing's for certain, I'm going to make it so I'm proud of this little baby by the end of the summer, that's for sure.</div>
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I'm going to try my hardest to post on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays as I've tried in the past, so hopefully with the time I have on my hands now, that will happen. As for my YouTube channel, I'll be posting on Sundays as per usual. Except, you know, I haven't been posting on Sundays for the past like eight weeks or so. #casual</div>
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As I mentioned before, I went to New York again just recently. Out of the three times I've been to this incredible city, this would have to be my favourite, for sure. I went because I wanted to take a workshop at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology - it's a really cool fashion college that I want to go to after high school) to get a better feel of the school and such. I'll do a full-length post going into detail about what I did there and how found it later on in the week so if any of you were interested, you'll know more about it before going in.</div>
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We were away from Canada for a week, but we spent one day shopping at the Woodbury Premium Outlets (which were pretty underwhelming, honestly), five days in the city (four of those were taken up by my workshop), and then a day in Newark at the Jersey Gardens because my parents were so dissatisfied with Woodbury. LOL, my parents are hilarious. I vlogged the majority of it, so I'll be putting up that video this upcoming weekend after I edit all that footage.</div>
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I got the privilege to see my queen, Taylor Swift last week and I still haven't recovered from it. I saw my hero with my best friend, B and gosh, it was such an amazing night. I'll never forget it. The night before, we were up until about 3 am finishing up our costumes even though I started them in March. We also baked chai cookies (following <a href="http://taylorswift.tumblr.com/post/99383873680/imnotsomefloozy-taylorswift-we-need-a-recipe" target="_blank">this recipe</a>) to hand out to people before the show the night before which made my house smell super nice.<br />
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OK, well, it was mainly B who baked because I don't bake, like ever, so I'm quite terrible at it. Like I can follow and recipe and whatever if I get enough sleep, but I have no patience for that, man. So I'll blame it on the sleep, but when we were baking the chai cookies, it was quite the ordeal. I preheated the oven but what I forgot was that we store a bunch of pans and stuff in there when it's not in use (which is about 95% of the time), so I didn't take any of it out and nearly burned down my house. I was also told to measure out some salt but instead of putting it in the dough, I put it in the icing.</div>
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Very intelligent, Juliana, very intelligent.<br />
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Anyway, we got to the arena about five hours early (I was at the Ottawa show) dressed in our costumes with our signs and all, and I was just so excited. We went around taking pictures with the trucks, with other fans that I've seen on Tumblr before, and it was just really great. I'm not going to lie, it was a bit awkward at first because everyone who was already there was a bit older than us and they all looked kind of intimidating, but once we met <a href="http://taylorslobster.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Liz</a>, that nervousness just disappeared and I felt a lot more comfortable.</div>
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About an hour before the show, we'd kind of formed a line ish in front of the gate that we were supposed to be at and Taylor started soundchecking Bad Blood and I full on FREAKED OUT. The whole energy in the arena changed and gosh, it was incredible. Anyway, after that, we got through security or whatever you call it (one of our tickets actually didn't work for the strangest reason because I swear our tickets were legit, but we begged and the nice man let us through), we headed straight to the Taylor Nation booth, met Kevin (I was super awkward and shy, but like I knew who he was OK), then got to our seats, and met the Tumblr Swifties who were sitting right next to us. If you're reading this right now, which I highly doubt, but if you are, I apologise for accidentally whacking you all night. It wasn't intentional, I promise and I'm not usually that savage.</div>
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Anyway, Vance Joy was absolutely incredible and god, Taylor was just out of this world. I cried so much when she started with Welcome to New York and I just had no chill, man, none at all. I'm not going to go into too much detail because I think this Taylor section is already getting too long, but it was quite simply-put the best night of my life. I got to share it with two of my favourite people in the world (one not knowing who I am, aha) and I am so, so lucky to have gotten the privilege to see her and it was just so, so good. Words can't quite describe how good it was.</div>
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I took about seven photos total and one video of Taylor singing the Enchanted/Wildest Dreams mashup the whole chunk of Taylor's part of the night because I was too busy dancing, jumping up and down, singing, and screaming all night. I think I regret it a bit because I don't have a billion photos to show people, but all in all, I'd give a hell of a lot to go to another Taylor Swift concert, that's for sure. Take me Toronto, anyone? Haha, jokes.<br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">sophomore year? check.</span></i></b><br />
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I am so incredibly happy to be done with school. It's been nearly a month, but my summer hasn't officially begun until today, so my excitement still lives on. The last few weeks of exams, big tests, and projects were tough since I put so much pressure on myself to succeed, but in the end, everything worked out well and I'm really happy about that.<br />
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Just a few days ago, I got my report card and it turns out, my average didn't slip from last year which was very, very good to find out. I mean, I'll have two science classes next year that I'm not exactly prepared for, but that's what summer is for, isn't it? To get prepared for the classes you'll have in the fall by studying loads.<br />
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Anyway, I'm just glad that 10th grade is over so I can move on to better (and scarier) things. It's kind of crazy to think that I'm halfway done high school, though. It feels like I just walked through the halls freshman year yesterday, not two years ago. I guess time flies when you're having fun.<br />
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I have exactly one month until my 16th birthday (a biggie!) and I'm planning on making it one hell of a month. Me saying that I'll make it one hell of a month might've just jinxed it, but you know, we'll see how it goes. Here's to hoping I'll be productive!<br />
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<b>Has anyone seen any of the 1989 tour yet? </b>Do you have any requests for posts or videos? What have you been up to lately? Leave your comments down below and I'll be sure to write back!<br />
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Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01491149753656623271noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414689389220657323.post-86234356309773492402015-05-24T06:00:00.000-04:002015-05-24T06:00:02.562-04:00Sunday Funday: May 24/15<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hi there! I feel like it's been way too long since I last sat down to write one of these. I'm pretty proud </div>
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of myself for managing to keep up with my blogging schedule this week, though. It's been way, way, way too long, way longer than my little Sunday Funday hiatus, since I last blogged <i>properly</i>. Hopefully, this is the start of something good, guys. I'm so excited about this.</div>
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This picture is a pretty accurate depiction of how I feel at the moment. Firstly, I'm absolutely exhausted (hence the unmade made), but I'm (kind of) fully rested and am now ready to conquer the day with my cheerful deep mint mug filled with steaming tea and the morning light streaming through the window. There's also a little peek of a keyboard which represents my recent obsession with making calendars and crazy (but old) obsession with making to-do lists. More on that later.</div>
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My week has actually been pretty good. While I've been really good at eating healthy, I haven't been working out like I should be, so for the past two weeks, since I've been pretty busy, I've only started to slowly ease myself back into a proper workout routine. Working does make me feel so much better and definitely energizes me, so I'm going to be starting to go hardcore before I head to New York in like 33 days. Honestly, I still can't wrap my head around it.</div>
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I've been listening to a lot of Ed Sheeran this week, mainly because of gotten bored of most of the music that I'd been listening to on repeat for the past two months. I'm going to his concert in just 10 days and I'm just so, so excited. It's Ed Sheeran, so I have no doubt it's going to be amazing. Plus, with how much I've been listening to his stuff this week both from <i>+</i> and <i>x</i>, I've found new favourites such as "Tenerife Sea" and "Nina." "Tenerife Sea" is probably my favourite song from <i>x</i>, but I'm pretty sure that'll change since my favourites have a tendency to do that when it comes to Ed.</div>
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I don't know how many of you guys watched the Billboards last Sunday (which were amazing, by the way), but I think that even if you guys <i>didn't</i>, you've probably heard of Taylor's "Bad Blood" music video. As the massive Taylor Swift fan that I am, I was in front of my TV, waiting very impatiently for the video to premiere. Not to sound like an airhead of a teenager, but it <i>slayed </i>me. </div>
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If you guys haven't seen it again, or just want to see the video for a second time that beat the Vevo record for most views in 24 hours, you can check it out below.</div>
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My best friend turned 16 last weekend and I organised a little surprise thing for her with a few of her school friends. While it wasn't that much of a surprise, it was still such a fun time. I feel 16 is such a big milestone and it's cool (and a little scary) to see my friends slowly, one by one, turn 16. </div>
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Anyway, I finished as much as I could of her dress/Alice costume for the Taylor Swift concert (the zipper needs to be fixed and she needs a sash and apron still) to give to her for her birthday and I'm so happy with how it turned out. I'm about 99.9% sure that she doesn't her picture here, but I'll show you guys the finished product when it's all, well, <i>finished. </i>She's consented to that much, aha.</div>
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I like to think that I'm a pretty organised person, but especially recently, I've just been so drained so I've been more of a person who takes all the necessary steps in being organised and likes to be organised, but just likes to take naps to make up for her sleep deprivation.</div>
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That aside, I've just really become obsessed with making calendars. I have one massive one on Word right now that's all colour-coded so I can visualise my school, blogging, and YouTube responsibilities, personal projects like many, <i>many</i> sewing ones that I have to finish before New York, magazine work, and SAT studying. I also have another one on Evernote that's specifically my workout schedule and I'm so pumped to start checking off my workouts. It's going to feel so good. </div>
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Being active and working out just makes me a lot more confident and while results are great and what I want to see, the actual action of going to the gym or just working out at home everyday slowly builds up my confidence in itself. While I realise that I'm privileged when it comes to my metabolism and such, I haven't been making the nicest comments to my reflection in the mirror. I just want to be body confident when I go to New York, you know?</div>
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<b>What did you think of Taylor's new music video?</b> Are you going to any concerts soon? What makes you feel confident? Leave your comments and share your thoughts down below!</div>
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Hi there! When I was about 12 and started to really get into fashion and stay in the know about the industry, Alexander McQueen's death was a very, very big story, big enough to get an exhibit at the Met. I didn't spend enough time researching him as a designer and was probably too young to understand his impact on the fashion world at the time. However, recently when I decided to enter the Sears Design Competition (if you have no idea what I'm talking about, here's the <b>lowdown</b>) and had to design a garment based on a historical or contemporary designer, I jumped at the chance and designed something inspired by the legendary Alexander McQueen.</div>
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To get a better understanding of him as a person and him as a designer, I read bits and pieces of Katherine Gleason's book called <i>Alexander McQueen: Evolution</i> and boy, did I learn a lot. I also got to appreciate his fantastical and regal vision.<br />
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Reading into McQueen's life was also a shocking reminder of suicide. I know that I don't usually ever mention topics like this on my blog, but I think that is so, so important to talk about. I won't linger too long on the topic as this is a McQueen appreciation post, but if you know anyone who is or you suspect them of harming themselves and/or are thinking of suicide, please get them help. This is most definitely not one of those problems that you can just ignore and it'll go away.<br />
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Anyway, moving on from the heavy bits, here are a few of my favourite pieces that he's ever made.<br />
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This crazy cool indigo and black checkered coat with a rather extreme turtleneck thing going on is just... <i>crazy cool</i>. It's one of the first pieces that were sent down the runway in his Fall 2007 RTW show. While it's not something I can picture myself wearing, that won't stop me from appreciating it's awesomeness.</div>
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Both dresses have such a cool steampunk vibe to them and the whole Fall 2009 collection was just so freaking amazing. The juxtaposition of really traditionally feminine silhouettes and darker, edgier elements has always fascinated me and I've always loved it, so it's no surprise really that I'd adore each and every one of these dresses.<br />
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This was the closing look from his very last collection for FW 2010. The coat is just so wonderfully majestic and powerful with the gilded feathers, yet the beautiful white fabric that fans out gives it a soft feminine touch.<br />
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<b>Which piece was your favourite?</b> Do you have any other favourites from Alexander McQueen that I didn't mention? Who's your favourite designer? Leave your comments and share your thoughts down below!<br />
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Hi there! I made a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrJlgczazMo" target="_blank"><b>video</b></a> two days ago rambling about being superficial. It was definitely a much more personal video for me and it didn't work out so well the first time, so I tried again and I'm pretty proud of how it turned out. I hope that if you've felt the way I felt - really dumb and stupid because of your interest in fashion and/or beauty - that this video was able to help.</div>
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<b>What did you think of the video? </b>Did you ever feel this way? Do you have any tips for anyone who has these insecurities? Share your stories in a comment down below and subscribe to my <b><a href="http://youtube.com/c/stylegeneris" target="_blank">channel</a></b> if you haven't already (and you know, enjoyed watching the videos that I've made so far).</div>
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Julianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01491149753656623271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4414689389220657323.post-88555260925167210902015-05-20T06:00:00.001-04:002015-05-20T06:00:09.194-04:00How to: Make Your Legs Look Longer<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hi there! As not only a short girl, but one with legs that are short as <i>heck</i>, I struggle with how to make my legs look long a lot. I've gotten the short jokes and comments all throughout middle school and high school and while they don't necessarily bother me, I still try hard to elongate those short legs of mine. I'm surely not the only one with the problem and I've learned a few tips over the years, so keep reading to find out what they are!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">1. Wear high-waisted bottoms</span></b></div>
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That's probably the most obvious tip, but since your legs start lower, to create an illusion of a higher waistline, wear high-waisted bottoms which elongate your legs. Basically, just steer clear of low-rise bottoms at all costs.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">2. Wear pointed shoes</span></b></div>
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If you're wearing heels in particular, pointed ones will make it seem like your legs go on for a bit more than they actually do. Nude heels also help to create this illusion!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">3. When wearing platforms, make sure they're more on the "heels" side than the "flatform" side</span></b></div>
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While flatforms do give you height, they don't really make your legs look longer. When your heel is actually elevated more than your toes, it will definitely elongate your legs.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">4. With capris, make sure they're a max of 1.5 inches past your knee</span></b></div>
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Sometimes, capris for us for short girls can be a bit long, but just as a rule of thumb, make sure they're only 1.5 inches past the lowest part of your knee. If they're too long, get them tailored or tailor them yourself to get a better fit.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">5. Dolphin shorts are the way to go!</span></b></div>
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Since there's a little inverse dip (not sure how to describe it, aha but you know what I mean), more of the outer side of your leg is exposed, making them look longer.</div>
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<b>Which tip did you find most useful?</b> Do you have any other ones to add? Leave your comments and share your suggestions below!</div>
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Thank you so much for reading!</div>
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