I just wanted to spread the news that our Freja has made it into Vogue's Best Dressed 2010. Would we expect anything less? I think not. Bravaaaa!
Tuesday, 21 December 2010
UPDATE
Wednesday, 15 December 2010
Have Yourself A Merry Little Wardrobe
5 steps to Christmas fashion;
It's all about those subtle details that bring together an outfit and the skinny belt is just the thing!
Gilets
If you're a fan of layering then you'll be a fan of the gilet. Good to throw on with any winter outfit to keep you cosy through these chilly days!
If you're a fan of layering then you'll be a fan of the gilet. Good to throw on with any winter outfit to keep you cosy through these chilly days!
Leather
It's sexy and it's so in. If you're feeling nervous about the powers of leather, soften with a cute blouse or shirt.
Low Heels
As much as I hate to say it because high heels are my saviour, any more than 3 inches and you are so last season.
As much as I hate to say it because high heels are my saviour, any more than 3 inches and you are so last season.
Midi Skirts
Flashing less of the leg flesh, the better.
Flashing less of the leg flesh, the better.
Tuition Triples
And so the Tories have successfully started what all us working class folk anticipated: a top-heavy society. I am not attempting to go into too much depth in relation to politics, as I would only be running the risk of sounding completely clueless in the matter. However with the tuition fees now trebled I can't help but think that 'making the rich richer and the poor poorer' is certainly the way things are going to slide in Britain.
I understand that we are in debt. Lots of cuts are needed aswell as taxes to be increased and one or two whips cracked to sharpen up the systems that people are abusing. Half of me also understands why the tuition fees have been increased; not only will it gain money for our country but it will also filter out all those who only go to university to avoid getting a job and facing the real world. However. Is a rise of 200% absolutely necessary? I'm not so sure. I mean with a price tag like that I really hope the education that future students will be receiving is worth every penny. All of us who have been already to university know that we have often wondered what our money (OK OK so some of us get it from Student Finance but we still have to pay it back) is covering, when the average amount of time physically spent in university is around 7 hours a week, whilst the rest of our 'education' is based on 'self study'. Oh right! Soooo, £9,000 a year is paying for what then, exactly?
They could start rolling off a list of what that money is needed for: use of all the university facilities, lecturers' wages, access to research resources, heating, lighting, blah blah blah... I don't know about you but I don't want to hear it. 4 years ago the fees were just over a grand. That worked for a bit, but then the government decided it wasn't enough and bumped the fees up (by 200% again by the way). That worked for a bit too... until now. Now apparently £9000 is going to be needed to be able to give the public a higher education. Yeah... for the middle class public. Working class girls like me won't get a look in.
I moan yet I hold no alternative solution; one could suggest making it harder to get into university, i.e. being less lenient on which A level results are accepted or introducing an entrance exam for all institutes, which would still filter out those who aren't really there for the degree; they just want a good time. That would then force them into getting a job and start paying taxes (because students are tax dodgers you know) which would collect some money for the country's pocket. But then it could be argued that this idea isn't fair on those who deserve a chance at higher education but didn't do too well in school. And so the debate goes on...
Do you want my advice? Save your money and don't waste your time. Although in some cases it helps, you don't need a degree to go far in life anyway, that's just what they want you to believe (with exception to those wanting to be doctors, dentists, etc... it would probably be best if you did go to university... if you can afford it) I'm not saying you should deny yourself knowledge and education; always be willing to learn, that's what really makes you smart. You can do anything and become anyone if you just put your hearts and minds to it. And in this world today, it's all about who you know rather than what you know.
Like I said, I'm no expert on politics and no doubt there are flaws in my argument but it's an opinion I am sticking by. Brush up on those networking skills I say, it will take you a lot further.
I understand that we are in debt. Lots of cuts are needed aswell as taxes to be increased and one or two whips cracked to sharpen up the systems that people are abusing. Half of me also understands why the tuition fees have been increased; not only will it gain money for our country but it will also filter out all those who only go to university to avoid getting a job and facing the real world. However. Is a rise of 200% absolutely necessary? I'm not so sure. I mean with a price tag like that I really hope the education that future students will be receiving is worth every penny. All of us who have been already to university know that we have often wondered what our money (OK OK so some of us get it from Student Finance but we still have to pay it back) is covering, when the average amount of time physically spent in university is around 7 hours a week, whilst the rest of our 'education' is based on 'self study'. Oh right! Soooo, £9,000 a year is paying for what then, exactly?
They could start rolling off a list of what that money is needed for: use of all the university facilities, lecturers' wages, access to research resources, heating, lighting, blah blah blah... I don't know about you but I don't want to hear it. 4 years ago the fees were just over a grand. That worked for a bit, but then the government decided it wasn't enough and bumped the fees up (by 200% again by the way). That worked for a bit too... until now. Now apparently £9000 is going to be needed to be able to give the public a higher education. Yeah... for the middle class public. Working class girls like me won't get a look in.
I moan yet I hold no alternative solution; one could suggest making it harder to get into university, i.e. being less lenient on which A level results are accepted or introducing an entrance exam for all institutes, which would still filter out those who aren't really there for the degree; they just want a good time. That would then force them into getting a job and start paying taxes (because students are tax dodgers you know) which would collect some money for the country's pocket. But then it could be argued that this idea isn't fair on those who deserve a chance at higher education but didn't do too well in school. And so the debate goes on...
Do you want my advice? Save your money and don't waste your time. Although in some cases it helps, you don't need a degree to go far in life anyway, that's just what they want you to believe (with exception to those wanting to be doctors, dentists, etc... it would probably be best if you did go to university... if you can afford it) I'm not saying you should deny yourself knowledge and education; always be willing to learn, that's what really makes you smart. You can do anything and become anyone if you just put your hearts and minds to it. And in this world today, it's all about who you know rather than what you know.
Like I said, I'm no expert on politics and no doubt there are flaws in my argument but it's an opinion I am sticking by. Brush up on those networking skills I say, it will take you a lot further.
Lennon
I've been meaning to pay a small tribute to John Lennon this month to mark the 30th anniversary of his death. He died on the 8th December 1980 after Mark Chapman shot him several times outside his New York apartment.
Rather than write what many have done before, retelling what most of you already know, I have instead posted Lennon's infamous christmas tune to get you into the festive spirit. (Couldn't get the original vid 'cause of copyrights and all that!)
Merry Christmas everyone xo
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