FASHION/BEAUTY: As beautiful as Coco

                                              Some things are just iconic.

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Nothing ever stays the same & eventually everything you once knew will change. But simple beauty seems to last. You can create a grand sculptural masterpiece if you want, find an edge that's never been tried out before and yeah - it might sell. But will it be beautiful?

What's the point of Primark constantly churning out cheap clothes if none of them have been carefully thought through,  there the type of clothes that are made cheap and sold cheaper in order for the company to make a profit, They don't care how the end user looks and feels . But spraying this perfume makes you feel like a princess, its that little bit of everyday luxury.

Something like Chanel No.5 is beautiful. Its simple and elegant. clocks will tick and people will change. But you've always got this as a constant beauty to take comfort in - Fashion's about making things better.

 "What do I wear in bed? Why, Chanel No.5, of course" - Marilyn Monroe

RELIGION:Are you listening?

Most things tend to work both ways. If you expect a camera to take photographs you have to supply the batteries and look after it to insure its not broken. No Ipod can provide musical comfort if its not charged. You have to be ready to put work in to get the reward out of it. If you want a high grade then you have to revise.

This is the same with our relationship with God. We can't expect God to guide us if we aren't listening and when we cry out asking why we can't see him in our lives, we need realise - maybe its because were not offering him the oppurtunity. We push God away and from personal experiences I know there are plenty of times when I don't want to listen. Attitudes become similar to the 'i know better approach' even though we really don't.

If we are praying for something, we have to spend just as much time listening. Would you be a good friend if all you did was talk? you need to hear the advice. See, Jesus wants to be a friend to you. To listen to all your struggles, to pick you up when you fall and to provide a shelter when things just get too much. Its a relationship -  not a religion.

FASHION & STYLE: S/S '11.

When going back to school after Summer we imediately start to countdown to Christmas, then once Christmas is over we count down to Summer again. This always leaves me confused as to what to wear?

Although the weather is still harsh and cold I'm always really bored of my wardrobe - wishing for summer days: Playsuits, Bare legs and wedges. Then of course there is the erternal dilemma...how early is to early to start wearing S/S '11 key trends? I know its still January but once I've saw designers collections I'm practically dying to get my hands on there highstreet counterparts.

Today I tried out the whole long skirt thing which I'm on the fence about right now. Though I have already bought in to the predicted biggest trend of the whole season. 70's!

RELIGION: Start a prayervolution!

I mean, it was bound to happen sometime soon. For my camp high to turn to a camp lowwwwwwww. Right about the time I discovered I didn't do particularly well in my English exam. One of my many problems is my sudden reluctancy to pray, if i don't pray just once I get totally "urghhhh" and I end up getting so down.

I can see God trying to get through to me, I dont know why but I just don't listen. On the days I need convincing most my bible notes are far to relevant for it to be a Coincidence. The thing with God though, there is no coincidences. Everything happens for a reason. Deep down I can promise you I believe it,  but when times get the slightest but rough I'm terrible.

Then Bamm! EFRIDAY! good old efriday, what would I do without you? you've seen me through my primary school days when I first got to know God through into year 7 & 8 (Chav and emo phases included there) and up until now, when I have the privilege of helping out :)

I had a good talk with my youth worker, who is totally amazing and just realised I need to keep going. It maybe hard but its definitely worth it. When thinks get tough I need to cling to God and not to the world views that pull be down.

But remember, God can speak through anyone or anything. He can speak to others from you no matter how sinful you think you are. Life with God is a journey - Not a race.

So what are you waiting for? PRAY!

BOOKS & MAGAZINES: Count the pages,

I love fashion, I always have. And, I've always loved magazines. I read them all,  even the Tracy Beaker collection (anyone else still got the free creativity box?) I love how much they happen provide you with, I learnt how to draw like Nick Sharratt in one issue - though I remember never been able to get the hair right. It just always seemed too spiky rather then the borderline curls it should have been. The magazines I read today provide me with not just fashion information but insight and a guide. They do not dictate what I wear, for I decide that myself though they do provide helpful tips, and viewings of other lives. A magazine is a guidebook of do's and dont's that expand to almost every circumstance of your life even though they may focus on a particular subject. I can't stress just how much I love everything about them, even the paper.

 if love the cover star, a flick inside is still essential. I am indeed faithful to some publications, where as others I flit. I think pretty much every company I've ever bought has been reduced to a pound. Tonight though, I just couldn't bring myself to buy one.

I'd set off to Tesco with the mission to buy "Revision notebooks". That translates to Vogue, Diet Coke and maybe Marie Claire.  I'd already seen who were on the cover so I was pretty set on buying them, then I picked them up. You may call me old fashioned but I actually like to buy a magazine that has substance, a big thick magazine is one of the things I really really enjoy. Its like spending time with old friends, you dip in and out of conversation, your not fearful to cross a particular subject and you listen to there advice. I don't need anymore adverts to fill my walls, I wasn't prepared to buy something half heatedly if it just didn't sell itself.

If I ever own or am in charge if any magazine I can guarantee to you that every month the magazine would carry weight. Not just in its physical form but the message it contained inside. I'd actually be ashamed to deliver a publication so thin. You can always inspire more.

FASHION & STYLE: A new season,

We always seem to find ourselves seeking comfort in complete difference. Sometimes it seems easier to tell a stranger a secret then it is a friend, you desire the lack of judgement. We seek the difference that our world doesn't hold, admire what is not ours.

My outfits are bright and crazy, never really matching. And I guess I like it that way?

 Though lately, I find myself increasing drawn to minimalism. Just that statement piece. The versatility that comes from the dress on its own, the lines and shapes of it are the accessories. No bag or blazer would be need to complete the look, They would simply overpower it.

I adore the simple elegance provided by a item. Whether it may be long and flowing or short, collared & crisp.

 This is why I hold the Jonathan Saunders for Jill Sander S/S '11 collection high, the work with the shape and cut of the fabrics & the impact of colour. The mesh details and skinny belts that highlight the beauty without over loading us.

The patterns are simple & pretty. And the varying necklines add to your wardrobe, and item its seems could fit in anywhere.

                    My favourite piece of them all, The white blouse with acid orange panel.