Friends

Everyone always says they have the best friends in the world, but I can honestly say hand on heart, that I think I do. The friends that I have met since I started at University are just amazing, and I couldn't of asked for better. I have no idea why I started thinking about friends and friendships in general, but for whatever reason I did, and I thought I'd write a little blog post about how important they are to everyone's lives.

Without friendships, the world would be an extremely lonely place to be. Where would I be without our weekly fixes of Nandos, our regular shopping trips to West Quay, our nights out and our cosy nights in. Life really wouldn't be the same, and I know full well that I'm speaking on behalf of everyone when I highlight this particular point. Friends are like family to so many of us, and they are people we choose to share our lives with. We share good news, bad news, gossip, what we missed on the television, etc etc.

The truth is, friends are a hugely important part of us. We lose some, we gain some. Throughout life, we finally see who is meant to be with us, and who isn't. The people that are worth knowing until we are old and grey, and sharing stories of the night we got absolutely wasted in Wahoo. I know full well that the friends I have at the moment, are the kind of people I want to know until I die. I now know what everyone meant when they said "Uni friends are for life".

So the reason for this blog post is to show my love to the amazing friends I have in my life at the moment. To say thank you for being there for me, for sharing some of the best laughs and memories as well. I could sit here forever and list every little hilarious thing, but I honestly think I'd be here all evening.

So if you've got fantastic friends in your life, tell them. Say how much you appreciate them, love them, and thank them for the good times. If they are good enough friends, then they'll be there for you through thick and thin.

Let's all celebrate the true meaning of friendship!

xoxo

Style Crush: Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker has always been a huge style icon of mine, and I literally cannot count how many times I've wished I was her (or owned her wardrobe!!). Ever since I first saw her in Sex and the City, she's been the envy of many girls all over the world. Her dresses are classy, and breathtakingly beautiful, the handbags are world class, and please do not get me started on her collection of stunning shoes. There are so many people out there that continously go on about how ugly she is, but it's something I've always disagreed on. Okay, so she isn't "oh my god" beautiful, but she certainly isn't ugly; far from it to be honest.

It's 100% jealousy, and I really do think it's quite pathetic. There is so much hate these days, and I just don't understand why. Half of it is probably because she's so successful and well known, and her fans outrule the ones that don't like her.

As well as her classically fabulous wardrobe, I also love her as an actress. As well as her main roles in SATC, there are a handful of her other films I've just adored. She's a true born actress, and plays all of her roles so perfectly. She always manages to put her all into everything she does, and I definitely think it all comes through when she's acting.

Sarah Jessica Parker is definitely a true legend, and a very fashionable one at that!

xoxo

Sorry!

I feel v.bad for neglecting my blog these past couple of days, but I've been stupidly busy trying to sort everything out for University. I didn't realise going into second year and moving into my flat would be so hectic, but it's all exciting so I don't mind too much! Anyway, I promise that it'll all be back to normal soon, and I will be back to blogging like regular. Even though it's been a couple of days since my last blog post, I hate not posting things on a regular basis. Especially as this is so important for my degree, but these things can't be helped I suppose!

Hope you all had a lovely weekend, and I'll be back soon (:


xoxo

Some guys will never change.

Once a cheater, always a cheater? I've always been a firm believer in this saying, and after the copious amounts of stars that have been in the News recently, I'm sticking by it even more. Love rats seem to be the new generation at the moment, and we just can't get away from them. These celebrities are constantly in the public eye, earning the respect of thousands of fans, yet their cheating ways are doing nothing for their career.

It's probably one of the most heartbreaking things to catch your husband cheating on you with another woman, but to find out via the Newspaper headlines? Well, that just makes it about 100 times worse than it already is.

First it was Victoria Beckham. Then Toni Terry, Abbey Clancey, Elin Nordegren and of course, Cheryl Cole. Now, it's the turn of Coleen Rooney, who's husband Wayne has just cheated on her for the second time. It's obvious he simply cannot keep a rein on his roving eye, and this has led to harrowing consequences.

Any normal person that finds out their husband is cheating has the grace of keeping it private, but not everyone has that luxury. Being in the public eye 24/7 means you have the disadvantage of everyone knowing your business. Of course they knew what they were letting themselves in for when they became famous, but that really isn't the point to be honest.

Guys think they have the right to get away with treating their wives/girlfriends like a pile of rubbish, and that if they cheat on them with another women, then there is no way they will ever get found out. WRONG! No one deserves to be treated like shit, and if your guy is a serial love rat, then throw him out that door straight away.

Coleen Rooney has everyone's sympathy at the moment, because as well as finding out he's cheated once again, she's also got a young son to think about. Imagine finding out that your husband was cheating on you WHILE you were pregnant with his baby? How ruthless and disgusting is that? So many women don't want to have sex while they are pregnant, well, that certainly doesn't give guys the right to go and find it from someone else.

She should take a leaf out of Cheryl Cole's book and throw Wayne Rooney out of the door faster than he can say "I'm sorry babe, it won't happen again." He should be extremely ashamed of himself, because he's not only made himself look like a prat, but what kind of example is he setting for his young son? He's not big, he's not clever, and he's not even particularly good looking. (Who wants a Shrek lookalike?)

Girls, chuck your guys if they aren't treating you right. Everyone deserves so much better, and you all know that deep down. It is hard to let go, but if you look beyond the heartache and devastation, then you'll finally start to realise there IS nice guys out there somewhere.

Anyway, a leopard never really changes his spots, does he?

Live webchat with Company Magazine Editor

On the Company Website today, there was a chance to have a live webchat with the Editor of Company Magazine, Victoria White. It was basically for everyone who is aspiring Journalists or Magazine Editors, who had questions, worries, queries about their future career paths. I think this is such a fantastic idea, and a brilliant opportunity for all of us to talk to someone who has been through what we are experiencing at the moment. Although I couldn't make it between 1pm-2pm, I submitted my question last night, and got a reply today. As you will all know, I am currently looking for some Work Experience, but I am having no luck whatsoever. So who better to ask for advice then Victoria?


I have to say, she really is the coolest and loveliest Magazine Editor if I'm being honest. Not many take the time out of their busy schedules to talk to us readers! So, a HUGE thumbs up to her :)

She gave me some great tips, and told me to keep on trying. I was very pleased with the result, and I definitely will keep on emailing magazines, no matter how frustrating it may get! Anyway, the whole point of this particular blog post is that I think webchats between Editors and readers is an idea that should definitely stay permanent. Obviously it's not something that could be done all the time, but every once in a while, I think it should be offered to us via their websites.

It doesn't take long, and it's not hard to do, and if it's giving us advice, and some brilliant tips, then shouldn't it be something that everyone should start to do? I'm definitely one for it, because if I'm being honest, I need all the help I can get. And who better than to get it from then a real life Magazine Editor?

Does anyone else think this would be a really good idea for magazines to do, or am I the only one? Let me know what you all think, I'd be interested to hear your thoughts :)

xoxo

Clothes time!

I haven't blogged in a couple of days, mainly because I actually haven't been doing all that much! Apart from travelling back and forth to Southampton, sorting out my stuff to take back to the flat, and not a lot else, I wasn't going to bore you all! Anyway, I've been shopping again today (naughty naughty!!), and I came home with only one item, which is so good for me, and my bank balance!
It's not the best picture in the world, but it'll have to do for now I'm afraid. I got this little beauty from H&M, and although some may think it's a little pricey for what it is, I didn't think £24.99 was TOO dreadful. As soon as I saw it, I fell in love with it almost straight away. It's so delicate and adorable, and perfect for wearing with leggings and flats for a cute and casual day to day look, and then teamed with black high heels for a cheeky night out! Perfect, right?!

This is just a zoomed in view of the design on the front of the top. It's so beautiful isn't it? It totally sets off the shirt as a whole, and I just feel it makes an otherwise boring top come completely alive. You can't see the back of the top, but it has a little hole right at the top, with a tiny little button. It's attention to details like these that capture my eye, and has me zooming straight to the check out!



After my next blog post, I probably won't be blogging for a few days. I'm going back to University this Sunday, and then it'll be Freshers Week, so I'm going to be manic busy. I promise that I won't be neglecting it for long, but just until I'm all properly settled into my flat, and then it'll be business as usual- pinky promise :)

xoxo

Who is the most powerful?

Two of my favourite American Magazine Editors, yet the most important question remains; who IS the most powerful in the Magazine Industry? Cindi Leive is the editor of Glamour, and Anna Wintour is of course, Editor of Vogue. They are both fiesty, strong willed and extremely talented, yet I just cannot put my finger on who shines the most. Many people would straight away say Anna Wintour is the queen of Magazines, but there's something that makes me think she isn't. Okay, so not everyone knows who Cindi Leive is, and alright so I don't live in New York and buy American Glamour, but she's still as good as Editor as Wintour. Both magazines are hugely popular, and they both focus on pretty much the same topics.

Leive, to me, is totally fabulous. I read somewhere that not long after she was appointed the role of Editor, the sales of Glamour rose dramatically. She seems to have contacts in ALL the right places, more so than most people, and she geninuelly seems like a lovely person. However, to be in such a high role, I guess you've got to learn not to take any crap. Cindi Leive is an extremely powerful woman, and I honestly think she can be as good as Anna, maybe even better. Give her time, and some credit, and she could prove that there is talent other than Wintour.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a massive fan of Anna, and hand on heart, I think she's pretty amazing. I've seen interviews with her on Television shows, and I've watched The September Issue god knows how many times. It's fair to say that she's a bit of a legend. Also, I love telling everyone I see that I was at the same fashion show as her at Paris Fashion Week; that always starts off a great conversation! Anyway, she's powerful, she's hard, and very very difficult to please. I'd be too scared to work for her after watching her on TV, yet at the same time, she intrigues me.

There is more to her than meets the eye, and after seeing her more vunerable side on The September Issue, I honestly don't think she's as nasty as many people make her out to be. To be honest, I admire both of these Editors as much as possible, and I do think it's hard to pick who's made their mark on America the most. Many would say Wintour, but I'm guessing there's probably loads that would pick Leive.

Who knows? All I know is that they are both brilliant in the roles that they have, and they are two people I totally aspire to be like.

Is anyone else as interested in Magazines as I am? Or am I just totally obsessed because of the degree I'm doing? Would love to hear all your thoughts, and what Editor you like the best!

xoxo