Song of the day: Cinema by Benny Benassi ft Gary Go
SECONDLY I do not believe that me and Ella left this blog for so long! Nonetheless, I promise that we will be back. Updating with pointless facts and news about absolutely nothing. But read on anyway!
Nonetheless, there has been loads that has happened since we last blogged, the most recent of which being the London riots. Close to home huh? I'm sure one of us will blog a bit later with further information on it. In the mean time, everyone keep safe!
Song of the day - Brights Lights Bigger City by Cee Lo Green
Just a little note to say, hope you are all having a good day today :)
But also, and mainly, it's possible you might have to wait until Monday for the next proper post. Christine and I are working on an epic post about a few different designers from London Fashion Week, and there is a lot involved in that. We have also both just realised just how much work we have to do before Monday - it's a lottttttttttttt. We have tried to post every day so far, but it's possible we were a little too optimistic about the amount of time we have!
But you should all know that we are working our little socks off to get this next post out.
I also wanted to say, and I know Christine feels exactly the same, that we are so grateful to everyone who has even read a teeny bit of First and foremost so far. It means a lot to us that anyone cares at all what we are saying/thinking/doing. We promise to work so hard to make this interesting and fun to read, in return for you reading it occasionally! If there's anything you want to see on here, or anything you don't like as much, please tell us because we don't really know what we're doing, so any advice is appreciated! It's been a lot of fun writing this in like the past week and a bit, and it has convinced us that this is something we really care about doing. Both of us have tried in the past to write blogs (Christine with a little more success than me haha) but now that we have joined forces, it's even more fun!
So I guess what I'm trying to say is THANK YOU.
And because I thought this post was too boring and text-heavy, here's a picture Christine took on a school trip to Tirabad, Wales. I stole it from her facebook, I'm sure she won't mind though.
So yesterday me and some friends went Proud Camden for the Channel4's Battlefront campaign winner Ella Prendergast and LTD fest. I think just about everyone in the school was invited along to support the cause, and even though we went not really knowing what the whole thing would be about, it ended up really surprising us.
Firstly, let me just say that I thought it was absolutely amazing, and I know that I and everyone I went with enjoyed it! There was an amazing turnout, the atmosphere was great and I met and had the chance to speak to a lot of new and lovely people. For those of you who don't know what it was let me explain...
Ella was a Battlefront campaigner to raise awareness for her cause, which was aiming to break down the barriers between able and disabled people, and her campaign was called Let's Talk Disability. You can find more information on the campaign here.
Basically, it was a one-day festival, hosted by T4's Jameela Jamil (!!!!) and there were lots of brilliant performers and amazing art work on display, not to mention the venue was gorgeous! There were lots of little chill out booths and rooms (even a karaoke room, but you know, I decided to spare everyone my far from publicly acceptable singing...) and lots of freebies and giveaways, and who doesn't like a good freebie right? ;D Some beautiful artwork was displayed on the walls, and unfortunately Ididn't catch the names of the artists, but I do know that they were by disabled and autistic artists. How amazing is that? Also, there were two different stages, and variety of acts ranging from comedians to beatboxers and drummers football skills to dancers etc. - and all of it was disabled and non-disabled young talent. The acts were really the main show, and I honestly don't think I can even pick a favourite! But I must admit I loved the contemporary dancing, and the beatboxing blew my mind.
Anyway, Ella's main inspiration for the campaign was her older sister Nancy, and she directed a video, starring Nancy, to highlight the issue of bullying and name-calling. The video is short and sweet, and I think I very nearly teared up while watching it, so you guys need to take a look, you can find it below! But yeah, the point is clear, ableism isn't something taken seriously enough, and I think the whole campaign and event was a fantastic way to raise awareness and integrate both able and disable people. Don't stare at people you think are different, don't whisper and definitely don't call them names. Talk to them, make friends, treat them normally - that's something I learned from yesterday.
"Be the change you want to see in the world" - Mahatma Gandhi
SO SPREAD THE WORD.
Pictures will be posted as soon as they're uploaded!
Song of the day: I Can't Write Left-Handed by John Legend and The Roots
I recently purchased the world's brightest, most yellow top (H&M, £15, I will take a picture in the next few days). It resembles the Sun, or a daffodil. My mother suggested it for me, and I will be honest, I was pretty certain it would not look good on me. Or anyone, actually. But I tried it on, and I loved it! I wore it yesterday to a meal with my galpals, and received many a compliment, which is always nice.
I think everyone should own at least one yellow thing: seeing someone wearing bright yellow always makes me smile! And I'm a big fan of 'mustard' as well.
So, other 'radiant' yellow things I am coveting:
Yellow floral print skirt, River Island, £24.99
Bright Yellow nail paint, Barry M, £2.99
Yellow button circle skirt, River Island, £26.99
Yellow scallop button shirt, Topshop, £24
Yellow Alexa bag, Mulberry, £185.30 (in the sale)
Honey Cats Eye sunglasses, Topshop, £18
Yellow pleated short skirt, Topshop, £35
Yellow satchel, Cambridge Satchel Company, £84
Mouse twist heel shoes, Schuh, £65
Omg, aren't they so beautiful.
And finally, the Prada banana earrings, modelled by Miuccia Prada herself as she took her bow at the end of the Prada S/S '11 show. I don't know how much they are, but I would guess a lot. *sadface*
Song of the day - I'll Be Waiting by the eternally fabulous Adele
So first and foremost...
Did anyone happen to catch any glimpses of the NBA All-star celebrity basketball match the other day? Urgh, it's instances such as those that make me wish I was one of them.
Well actually, I nearly always wish I was one of them.
So there I am, casually chirpsin' on Tumblr and I see pictures of Beyonce, Drake, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Keri Hilson, Kanye West, Lil' Wayne, John Legend, Bruno Mars, Ciara - just to name a few - at the NBA All-star match! Anyone else bare jel?!
Actually, looking back on that list, can anyone spot the odd one out? ;D
Ah, poor JB, just a white boy from Canada. Not that makes me any less in love with him.
Anyways, I only made this post to identify and point out the fact that Beyonce's shoes were once again, GORGEOUS. I mean glittery Louboutins... What girl doesn't want!
Also that RiRi is rocking the long hair again, and once again making the entire female population of the earth envious of her pins.
Oh and that Ciara looked like a drag queen. Sorry Ciara, those shoes? Hell no.
Actually, can I just go back to the topic of Rihanna for a second? See Rihanna performed at the All-star match, and because of the fact that it's supposed to be a 'family event' and that she grabbed her crotch at one point and danced in her naturally Caribbean-like manner, it was said that her performance was so provocative and sexual that most critics described it as disgusting. Seriously people? This is Rihanna. And it was her 23rd birthday. Let her live. Plus, she's from the islands - they can all move like that, and if I could I definately would. Maybe it's because I'm a RiRi fan but, in my opinion there's no greater way to get back at the haters than just pissing them off all together. Plus, it was not even that bad, at all. You can watch her performance here - Drake's alteration of the 'What's My Name' rap for Rihanna is totally cute!
Also, how cute does Justin Bieber look in a basketball uniform! *swoon*
Actually, while I'm on the topic of him, does everyone know that he's cut his hair, like really short? The hair flip is gone, and the hair is being auctioned off for charity. Urgh, he's so giving. Anywho, that is all that I will say on the matter because otherwise I'll become crazy...
And in other news, did anyone catch this week's Glee episode?
I quite enjoyed it actually, Gweneth Paltrow was looking foine, and at almost forty as well! I hope I look like that at 40.
Does anyone else reckon that if they were a single 30 something teacher they would totes go for Mr Schue?
Because I think I would! Well, he is ab-ulous ;D
IT'S LONDON FASHION WEEK.
I actually almost forgot.
You can catch some of London's more trendy and underground designers and their shows live from the Topshop website! (http://live.topshop.com/) but I bet fellow blogger Tavi Gevinson is already on them like a hot potato.
Me + Ella will report back at the end of the week with our favourite looks and designers so stay tuned!
Song of the day: Latika's Theme by A.R . Rahman (from the soundtrack for Slumdog Millionaire)
Song that will never ever be song of the day: All These Boys by Jasmine Villegas. I am loath to call it music.
So, y'all recently saw Christine's list of the fifteen best looking celebritaaaays. IN HER OPINION. Now, I know appearance isn't everything... but all these men are talented too! I mean, it just so happens that a lot of singers/actors seem to be extraordinarily handsome.
Me and Christine were originally going to write this list together. But it turns out, she has some crazy crush on Chris Brown. For starters, I think his voice is the most annoying thing ever, always have. And I don't think he is at all attractive! So yeah, that was a major obstacle. But also, and I know everyone says that we should put this incident behind us blahblahblah, I just cannot take him seriously as an artist after the whole Rihanna debacle. Tbh, it amazes me that other people can! And what amazes me more, is that being a nice person gets you nowhere. For example, look at Leona Lewis. Perfectly lovely and an amazing singer, but regarded as dull, and thus less successful than perhaps she should be. (I confess, her music is pretty much all the same, but whatevs.) Whereas Chris Brown has bounced back from a serious assualt conviction, and had a Top 10 single. I just don't get it. So yeah, that ended the notion of a joint list. No offence Christine, I don't mean to insult your taste in boys ;)
ANYWAY. This was supposed to be a light-hearted list of hot fellas. I will oblige. Interestingly, me and Christine have exactly the same top five, but in a different order.
Without further ado, I present 'My List Of Fifteen Men Who I Think Are Really Damn Good Looking':
Zayn Malik (he is Number One because he is a little more in my age range, which makes him instantly so much more attractive)
Jake Gyllenhaal (who clearly likes younger women, so you know, I have a shot)
Chace Crawford
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Justin Bieber
Nick Grimshaw (last minute replacement for Zac Efron after I realised I just don't think he's that amazing anymore)
Matt Lanter
Shia LaBoeuf
James Franco
Channing Tatum
Luke Pasqualino
Tinie Tempah (fyi, his real name is Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu, Jr - I see why he changed it, Tinie Tempah just rolls off the tongue a little better, you know?)
Chad Michael Murray
Enrique Iglesias
Lucien Laviscount (Jonah off of Waterloo Road)
(After the top five, the notion of ranking them flew out the window. Regard them as pretty much equal.)
And my lifetime acheivement award goes to David Beckham! Keeping the name of hotties alive for 36 years.
And because I have too much time, feast your eyes on each and every one of them...
You know you love us, xoxo
And because what we love is not ourselves, but a spot of healthy competition, tweet us/facebook us/leave a comment saying whose list you preferred? And if you say Christine's, I will hunt you down. Just so you know. Mwah!
Anyways, today's post is a new segment, which I have a feeling will be a favourite of mine - considering I already have a 'Wank Bank' on Facebook...
It's our list of the Top 30 sexiest men alive ;D Celebs ofc (no offence to you DGS boys, but yanoe, at the moment you're just not cutting it).
But you see the thing is...
Me and Ella don't always agree, and there were certain guys that I loved, that she just did not want on there. So we came to a compromise, and decided to list our top 15 each.
So here's mine, compliments of me, including pictures of my top 3 - enjoy! (:
Christine's Top 15 Sexiest Men (including a lifetime achievement award)... 1. Jake Gyllenhaal 2. Joseph Gordon-Levitt 3. Zayn Malik 4. Justin Bieber 5. Chace Crawford 6. Shia Labeouf 7. Ryan Reynolds 8. James Franco 9. Chris Brown 10. Ed Westwick 11. Luke Pasqualino 12. Tinie Tempah (God knows what his real name is...) 13. Bruno Mars 14. Usher Raymond 15. Paul Wesley
And the lifetime achievement award goes to... *drum roll*
WILL SMITH!
42 and still breaking hearts ;D
So congrats to all you boys who made the cut, and as for those who didn't... better luck next year! Feast your eyes ladies...
First and foremost, this is a blog about clothes. Fashion, yes, but more than that: it's about two teenage girls who love clothes in pretty much every form. ICK. Cheesy as! I'll start again: first of all, there's two of us - Christine and Ella. And this won't just be about clothes: this will be about LIFE. Films, books, TV, shopping, places, school, celebrities and whatever else we can think of to talk about. Read on, dear readers.
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