STYLE/RELIGION: Is it worth the risk?

For all my loud fashion experiments and trials in clothing terms, I'm unexpectedly cautious when it comes to other matters. I've worn my makeup like true war paint at times, bold & bright and garish uncompromising colours have patrolled my face at times unsuited to the occasion, but when it comes to my hair, I rarely stray from my typical look. Not that I have a standard hair appearance, the only common theme is the obvious lack of significant brushing, if any at all. Full fringe and a few highlights aside, I've never really changed my mane, only let it grow back to its original length. For all those who don't know or are too blocking out the somewhat painful memory, I chopped it off in late 2009, leaving me with shoulder length hair. Now its back I've been somewhat desiring change (I know, I can't help it) so I took the plunge and dip dyed.

In saying I, I of course mean a friend painted my locks with the horrible blue paste that absolutely stinks, while I sang along and swayed to John Mayer, moaning that I was turning ginger. The finish result is quite a sudden change, I debate forever about  my hair you see and the "only child" label is joined of course by a overprotective parent clause meaning It was a spur of the moment decision, I bought the dye and ran before I could be stopped.

But hey! It worked pretty well, my risk payed off. This was the type of decision that required trust...trust in the person and in the outcome. Sometimes its hard to embrace a decision and leap whole heartheadly into it. Having faith and letting someone else guide you instead of you making every single move on your own is a pretty big step. You've guessed it yes, I'm no longer talking about my hair...I'm talking about Jesus. Its suprising how well you can relate the two I guess, so I want you to apply the message of risking dying your hair into the risk of trusting Jesus. It maybe quite scary, especially if you are new to the idea of it, and if your still unsure weather its something you even want to do, its very hard to suddenly stand up and try it out. But its worth it, its fun. Be a little reckless with your hair, but definately jump and follow God.

MISC: the 4 points, (I think I'm funny)

1. One thing I've never understood about people is there need to fit in, I hold a place in the minority when I say that I like to stand out, I thrive on creating and showing my own differences rather then being standard, being average, being the same. But when it comes to blogging, I've always disliked my blog as its never been a typical fashion blog, I tend to write more article features then quick short posts and my own outfits displays? very few and far between. That is an area I've tried to conform in previously, but I'm done with that. People read my blog because its different, and I'm different. let me contradict myself with an outfit post...

2. the thing I missed the most while being away was not friends, or family. My lovely readers it was red lipstick. I don't even feel like that will shock some of you in the slightest, you know my love for it. I said that to someone last week and the reply I was given was that I should wear it if it was a part of me, If it was who I was I should display it. That is indeed a very good point I thought, I must blog about it.

So here I am, doing just that. Its a reminder to you that if something is a part of who you are, don't hide it away or lessen that part of yourself to fit in. The right people will love you for who you are.

another outfit post anyone?

yes, I've 3 hands.

3. I've stopped really caring about make up, (yes I know I spoke about lipstick a second ago) I just don't care that much anymore. I know that is related to being away for a week surrounded by people who not only do not care, but also know that inside beauty is far more important. I will go out the house without it on, believe me, big step . God is good :)

so yeah, Hi.

4. I ventured out only to buy Elle and squeaked when I saw it, its sooo thick, I love a thick magazine. I also bought blonde hair dye, let the dip dying commence.

RELIGION: Bakewell 2011.

To sum up Bakewell in merely just words is impossible. Even when you chuck in pictures, quotes and bible verses its hard to grasp at the sentences that would somehow explain the week in basic terms and give you an insight to the absolutely amazing events and moments that occured during the 7 days. There was obviously fun but never in the 4 or so years that I've been a christian have I ever witnessed something held so firmly in God's grip and controlled by him. I have total trust in God having a plan for my life and everything happening for a reason,but when you actually catch a glimp of a part of his plan, in greater terms rather then just one designed for your own life its really puts into context the overwhelming power of God.

I'm still struggling to say what I'd like to say about the week, so many thoughts but so little structure to place them before you with. Perharps I'll just leave you with this,

 Jesus is so very relevent in our world and society today, maybe even more so then when he first came down because although then there was suffering and pain, the suffering and pain of todays modern age seems even more apparent and so many in our world are so very lost, I was pretty lost before Bakewell, I knew my savior, but some how I'd forgotton his power. If i've learnt anything, Its that my God saves. I saw a miracle while on camp, A miracle of not just healing but of what can be accomplised through prayer. I saw many turn to God for the first time, and I saw many turn to God again. Telling you that in simple words seems pointless, it does nothing in revealing the true amazingness of God to you..but I can tell you God is amazing, and I can pray that that is enough for you to somehow begin to understand God at a little more.

REVIEW: Twitter, be my hero. Grab your cape.

I'm thanking Twitter for making me happy. No, I'm not some social networking freak (actually I take that back, I probably am) but through my humble little @holytightss account did I begin to discover a company after my own heart.

To all your Jeans lovers wandering about, throw at me your various reasons for citing your supposed worn out wonders as wardrobe essentials? "They go with everything" or for the less fashion conscious around? "there comfy." Well I'll let you in on a little secret, the way you feel about your cotton trousers is the same way I feel about my cotton T-shirts. But printed, to be precise.

And that is were Hero and Cape steps in, drum roll please. They are a new British fashion label, providing us with fantastic creative graphics to slap across our torso's, and get this - there individually printed to order. What I love about them is that there aiming to be unique and for them being only a small company works to there advantage. Don't you just hate it when you go into a massive department store and the cashiers hardly acknoweldge your existence? Hero and Cape practically thrive in just knowing they have delivered you the customer with everything and more you could have possible wanted from there T-shirts. There's also Jewellery around on the site for you to browse at, so why not take a look?

so what are you waiting for? http://www.heroandcape.com/

PHOTOGRAPHY: Bakewell 2011.

FASHION & STYLE: the humble brouge.

I need these shoes, Its not even a simple exaggerated want for my own selfish desire but a true genuine need to have them in my life. Okay, maybe that is a tad over the top, but they are just to beautiful for them to not be a part of my wardrobe for any longer, how have I coped for a whole 16 years with out their humble tan goodness? I'm struggling to understand why I've never loved a pair of brouges as much as these because I'm such a fan of the androgynus shoe believe me, is it the perfect block heel height or the amazing high quality of the leather for a high street footwear item? When I saw them today I did indeed become slightly transfixed, a rare occasion even for a shopping addict like myself. Though lacking in time I very sadly did not have the time to try them myself, only gasp at there all around amazing potential.

Because these brouges? well, they make the outfit. Think stonewash rolled up skinny jeans and a co ordinating Tan Trench...simply standard until you add these into the mix. A little lace dress would be ordinary until you let your shoes do the talking. And I can't stress the importance of a shoe as good for the coming A/W season. New Look have so unbelievably impressed me with these, complete investment purchase material, Is it okay to wear the same pair of shoes every day for 3 months solid? If I get my hands on a pair I cannot be responsible for my actions, shoes like this make me do crazy things.

£39.99, New look.