Nobody likes change.. Right?

I've always been one of those poeple who sticks to a basic hairstyle. For me, it doesn't get much better than a few waves and I think its become pretty known to the people around me that I rarely wear my hair up, unless of course if Im hungover, which doesn't count.
However, I've noticed that the beauty sections of every magazine lately seem to be giving tips on the perfect updo and I can't help but feel a little envious of how good they look.
I bought the September issue on InStyle the other week, this being the first time I have ever read this particular magazine and in it was Actress Tamsin Egerton (who admittedly would look amazing sporting any kind of hairstyle) modelling different updo's, and although having all my hair scraped back off my face probably wouldn't be my most flattering choice, hence always avoiding it, I am extremely tempted to give them a go.

If my desire ever over-rides my conscience and I do attempt one of the above, i'll keep you posted. I can only hope i'll look as elegant as Tamsin and not something that could of been created by Jedward.

Holiday Blues

I recently came back from a two week holiday in Spain (I say recently, actually 3am this morning) and am definitely feeling the full effects of the not so marvellous English weather. I arrived home to find the electricity had run out, a glass had smashed in my case and to top it off, I couldn't work out how to turn the heating on. So I dragged myself upstairs and collapsed into bed, thinking about the amazing lie in I had planned. Of course, I woke up at 9am and couldn't get back to sleep.
While on holiday, as sad as it sounds, I made a list of all the little things that needed doing when I got home so I decided to get up and get on with it. Why is that when youre on a roll, getting everything done, your fingers cannot resist typing Topshop.com into the search bar?
Oh what a disaster, I should of known they would have a million and one items that I would want to buy.
I cant help but love the black high-waisted cord shorts, picturing them with some Allsaints vests or a chunky cardi, its almost impossible to resist. And the variety makes you want one in every colour, from spots, stripes, velvet, leather, cord..

As every student will tell you, it always seems to be 'hard times' when it comes to money, so when looking for a birthday dress (which I know is supposed to be expensive), I was praying that I would find something a bit cheaper but still as affective. Searching through every fashion magazine I could find, I came across missguided.co.uk, a site I had never heard of before. Its fantastic!! Ok, like every cheap store it has its fair share of tack, but it really is the best place to go for some knock off Topshop and a decent price. What better time to treat yourself than during a spout of depression, although I have been lucky enough to spend two weeks in the sunshine, I am claiming this as a good enough reason to splash out.
Im sure one day ill be able to save up enough money to enjoy the finer things in life, by this i mean maybe a few Mulberry handbags and some Louboutins, but for now it will definitely do.


Apparently I'm one of those people who tend to procrastinate during tasks, guess its time to get back to sorting my life out.

Time to look in the Mirror.. (Pun intended)

Well I very much doubt that I need to explain to you what i'm talking about when I mention the phone hacking scandal. But just for those that arent quite up to date with whats going on in the world and quite possibly one of the biggest news stories at the moment, Ill give you a quick overview.
Basically, News of the World has been shut down for hacking into the answer phones of friends and relatives of murder victims to get exclusive stories that other newspapers wouldnt have. Its all a big hoo-ha with everybody blaming someone else and everyone involved using the famous 'no comment' when questioned.
But really who is to blame? Who is behind it all?

Yes okay, the obvious answer would be Rupert Murdoch (owner of NOTW) and a few of his employee's, but however wrong it was, can we really blame him for trying to out-do the other newspapers and boost his sales?
As the general public, we are the ones demanding more. We buy the newspapers and magazine that have the biggest story, the most outrageous and exclusive not some shoddy paper thats publishing last weeks news. Would it be wrong to suggest that we may possibly have played a part in this god awful scandal? As much as we want to claim that we buy the newspapers for the facts, isnt there a part in everyone that just wants the gossip? As a nation we have this huge craze of invading peoples privacy and wanting to know all the details and the demand for the newspapers to provide this is quite obviously becoming too much.

Now, in all honesty and as contradicting as it may sound, I am 100% against the phone hacking and think that it is completely disrespectful of the suffering families, but I find it very hard to believe that NOTW is the only newspaper that has some unethical way of getting stories. I read an article the other day saying that Murdochs chief executive or whatever she was, Rebecca Brookes had once sneaked into The Sunday Times dressed as a cleaner and stolen a copy of the newspaper so she could publish the exclusive story they had. How exactly do these tabloids, which I must add tend to be made up of total crap, get such exclusive stories when they arent stealing them from other papers? It makes you wonder.

If the demand for wanting that little bit extra from our newspapers wasnt there, would the phone hacking of even happened? I think its time to look at ourselves and they way we demand so much from the media. Since when did it become okay for peoples private lives to be meddled in without so much as an inch of respect for those involved?

Obsessed?

After years of hearing all of my friends talk about it, I finally decided to cave in and start watching Gossip Girl, right from the very beginning. I am now having problems stopping myself from watching it, meaning the old, once very sociable me, is starting to become somewhat ignorant.
I have managed to make my way through 3 seasons in about a month, quite a skill I must add, juggling this with work, uni work and a slight attempt of keeping a social life and some friends.
The lives of those snobby 'Upper East - Siders' seem to draw me in, with every episode leaving you wanting more, I just can't help but watch the next episode, and the next, and the next. The beauty of a certain Mr Westwick doesn't help the fight to stop watching, it has even reached the point where I have been googling him, watching clips of him on Youtube and am planning to watch Chalet Girl very soon just to see him with his English accent. I mean, how can you not just love him?

If I am completely honest, I'm starting to question myself as to whether this is an obsession or not. I lock myself away in my little uni room for hours, hoping not to be disturbed and rewinding if heaven forbid somebody was to come in and talk whilst it was on. I am now starting to see that writing this has opened my eyes. I really need to get a life. XOXO

News Story - Are crime rates on the up on in Southampton?

Residents of Southampton have shown concern due to what seems like an increase in reported crimes in their city.

Local police are confident that the number of reported crimes in the Southampton city area is less than this time last year, however, residents are in dispute as it seems witness appeals and crime scenes are appearing on a regular basis.

PCSO Tracy Dang from the Hampshire Police has said: “Ratings have actually gone down compared to the previous years. A lot of crimes reported in this area involve students, meaning the weekends are the busiest for us when people are out drinking. The main areas being reported, again, are student areas such as Bedford Place and around Bliss Clubrooms off the high-street. I would advise people not to be out, especially of a night time, if they do not need to be. We are constantly patrolling the areas and talking to residents to get their views on how we can make the area safer.”

Statistics have recently shown that there has been a 75% increase in burglaries alone since the start of the new year, throwing residents into uproar concerning their safety. Local police officers have advised that all residents must keep properties secure at all times, especially garages and garden sheds as in the majority of the cases recently burglars have entered the property using tools belonging to the victim generally found in their own outdoor storage areas.
PSCO Dang also commented on the issue of burglary ratings when she said: “There are a lot of burglaries around the Polygon and student housing areas, this is where it seems to be the worst. The only advice I can give is to keep everything locked, even if you are home. When you leave the house, make sure expensive possessions aren’t visible to anybody who may look in.”

Residents are also advised to take caution while walking around the city centre. The local authority has warned residents, especially females, to avoid roaming the city on their own at any time. This came after an incident occurred in a local city park after a woman was attacked on her way home from Southampton Solent University at around 5pm, leaving the victim needing treatment at a local hospital.

Maureen Plummer, a parent of a student living in the area, has shown concern for her daughters safety: “I do worry a lot about my daughter, especially on nights out with her friends as I know a good way to save money is to walk home. She is always telling me about these incidents nearby and I can’t help but be concerned when I know she is going out. She’s a sensible girl but its other people I do not trust.”

Police officials are also warning parents about the risk to their children. This comes after an appalling case involving a young girl, who was held hostage in her own home, after a gang of armed burglars broke into the family home. The men left the house with a safe containing around 3000 pounds worth of cash and jewellery. The young girl has been left traumatised, with the family now looking to move out of the area.

Incidents such as these are happening on a day to day basis and police do not want to take any chances but they desperately need the help of local residents, reporting anything suspicious and making sure they are taking all precautions for their own safety.

And the winner is.. Sarah Burton.

It's definitely not a lie to say that there was no escaping the Royal Wedding on Friday, and quite rightly so. A huge date for the calender, one we should cherish the fact we were alive to see, but i still can't deny that the main reason I HAD to tune in, was simply to find out who designed 'the' dress.

After endless months of speculation, journalists taking a shot in the dark and pretending 'a source' told them, I just had to know. And of course, Sarah Burton for Alexanda McQueen delivered.

A simple yet incredibly detailed dress, with beautiful embroidery around the bottom and lace to cover her chest and shoulders, Kate oozed with elegance.

Now with every wedding, the bride is obviously meant to steal the show and be the center of attention. Unfortunately for Kate, she wasn't the only one being talked about.

Pippa Middleton, Kates younger sister, drew in a huge amount of attention as she appeared at the wedding as Kate's maid of honor. Stepping out of the car in a plain white gown, i think every man in the world found themselves gawping at the screen. In the most elegant way possible, Pippa didn't leave too much to the imagination. The dress, without being tight, showed off her tiny figure as it hung straight, softly outlining her curves, earning her a Facebook group "The Pippa Middleton Ass Appreciation Society" - maybe not quite what she was hoping for.

Guests included David and Victoria Beckham, Elton John, Mario Testino, Guy Ritchie, Rowan Atkinson and many more. And as for the Royal family, it was definitely a case of 'who's wearing who'.