5 Myths about Being a Model

1. You barely eat and count every calorie

That is absolutely untrue! Models pose for hours on the same spot, which, believe it or not, makes you go dizzy after a while without food! All humans need nutrients do function (thanks bio class). Models eat food like every other person, but keep a healthy diet. It just depends on the model's digestion system, activity and specialisation (eg. face models must be careful not to eat food that creates pimples). 

2. You must be tall and skinny

Although classic catwalk models sadly do have to fit into this criteria, there are tons of modelling for all shapes and sizes! Be it a clothing catalogue, a fashion magazine or even a phone app advert - there's a spot for everyone with motivation!

3. You must have the 'perfect' face

If you look at photos of models, most of them don't have big eyes, full lips and perfectly arched eyebrows. That is the beauty of modelling - agencies look for girls with imperfections that can be turned into a strong trademark - like Cara's thick eyebrows, Kate's far-away eyes, Cindy's mole, and many other model's with an original facial structure!

If you have no noticeably special features or think you look plain (but I know you don't), that's awesome too! Your face will be like a blank canvas which can be turned into many different looks! Consider yourself lucky!

4. You get to be a diva

Absolutely not! If you think you're gonna snap your fingers, say 'get that disgusting thing you call a dress out of my face' and demand only blue drinks and pink foods, you're fooling yourself. Your job is to model, not speak your opinion on the other people's jobs. That is rude and in any profession, being rude is not an option. Just like a cleaner must mop the floors, you must go along with everything you're told - yes, even have your hair cut in a pixie crop if it's required! It is tough, but you've gotta suck it up - many girls can take your place!

5. A model's life is super-glamorous

Being a model is exciting, but not as glam as you may think. Think of it as an egg, all smooth on the outside but runny and messy on the inside (ok, not exactly a great metaphor so give me other ideas). The bad side of modelling is what people tend to overlook. You have to travel all the time (without checking out the monuments and shit), so you have no time for family. You have to wear stuff you may not feel comfortable in, like a skimpy outfit or no clothes at all! You get unmercifully criticised on the way you look all the time (wow, it's cool guys, I don't have feelings or anything). It can be depressing as you're treated as though you are not human, but an object. You get rejected All. The. Time. and have to spend loads of money on travel costs to auditions. These are just a fraction of the disadvantages. 

However, if you're ready for all that, go for it! Every job has its down sides, this is just to show you that modelling won't make you happier.

Kisses I x

Hair Week Challenge - PLL Special

Alright, let's do it again! I dare you to wear the shown hairstyles on the given day of the week, starting this Monday. Only this time, we copy the Pretty Little Liars cast. Oh yeah.

Monday (Emily)

It's winter so put a beanie on, and work it like beautiful Emily! This will give you 10 extra minutes of sleep on the dreadful Monday (instead of hairstyling) and will hide a bad hair day. Great!

Tuesday (Hanna)

Plait streaks of your hair and pin them backwards (about halfway down the plait) with a bobby pin, letting the rest of the streak fall free with the rest of your hair.


Wednesday (Spencer)

Instead of a boring plait, french plait your hair at the side of your head. To not look childish, wear smart clothes like Spencer! Classy but fresh.

Thurdsay (Aria)

How amazing do these poker straight hair look? Grab a flat iron and take time to straighten your hair like Aria's. Add some hairspray for hold and shine, to get the glossy look.

Friday (Mona)

Mona 2.0 shows us how to wear headbands and look cute at it. Tidy your frizz with a product and you can even curl your locks gently. Oh, don't forget the headband, duh! They will make you look sophisticated, like Blair Waldorf, as long as you wear smart clothing.

Saturday (Alison)

Sasha is a doll, and her long curls add to that! Get her beautiful hairstyle by letting your hair fall in soft curls around your face.

Sunday (Vivian)

Get amazing volume like Vivian! Use dry shampoo or volumizing products, and, if you want to go for extreme, back comb hair too.

PLL: Get Aria's top

Get her cute bunny top from Royal Rabbit for $48, which is around £30. Sweet bunny!

Miss Vogue - New UK Vogue for teens

We all love Teen Vogue. But here in the UK, it can be a pain when there are competitions you just have to enter (model shoot, new car, $20 000 scholarship) but CAN'T because the contest is "open to 50 states of USA and Canada". Grrr. There's also the fact that the fashions are from American stores and there are loads of American related stuff, like music. I'm lost at that point. I wanna live in America.

Anyway, UK Vogue recently confirmed the launch of Miss Vogue, a fashion magazine for older teens and young adults, like me! And you, hopefully.


Rosie Tupper (Issue #2)



Kendall Jenner (Issue #1)

Magazine starts in May. I think these are Issue #1 and #2 covers. So this is what a cover looks like without all the letters in mid air, ah!
SO excited! Coolio to the o! (Cheerful-Goth said this on Sugarscape, I love it.)

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Wanna have furry nails? MUA Fur-Effect Nails

Faux fur on clothing may be a little too excessive. Why not stack it on your nails?
No, this isn't a magic potion that will grow hair on them. It's a pretty texture dust sort of thing!
MUA's done it again - original, affordable products for all! At only £3 per pot, it's a dream - plus, they have really cute names!

  
Doesn't that just ooze with glamour?

To buy these magic pots, go to www.muastore.co.uk now (they do international shipping) and recieve a professional Artiste palette (worth £6) for FREE when you spend £6 on there! I think it's a great deal! Yep, all the make-up you need on one palette (this full-face kit is great for travelling without overloading your purse!).
Or visit a Superdrug.

Get this baby for free!

Ombre/ Dip-dye Hair

Any you like?
For this season, bright hair is perfect to help you stand out - and to keep you safely visible in the dark.
Plus, it looks good!
Best shades for winter are berry shades, pale-to-darker blues, winter floral tones or lighter-to-your-natural hair colours!


Just so you know:
Ombre - Is where the colour of hair gradually blends into another colour
Dip-dye - Imagine dipping your ends into a tub of colour - it looks like that

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Glitter and Glamour

Black and sparkly. That's the code for the party outfit you just can't go wrong with.
Maybe instead of sequined dresses, try a bunch of glamorous accessories instead? If it sparkles, shimmers, shines or glitters, it's looking good!

Delicate Accessories

Glitzy golds, pale pinks, pearly whites - the colour shades for girls who like their vintage side.
So pile on accessories from winter florals to cocktail rings to delicate watches for your delicate wrist! And use your imagination!

Get a Virtual Manicure!

Seventeen Magazine just got better - with an online virtual nail salon!

You will pick your skin tone first. Then you can choose to paint all nails at once with the colours/patters provided, or pick the option to paint each nail separately.

The last awesome thing to do is to select the design mode, where you add the designs available to nails!

It's not only great fun, and great for testing out which colours suit you. If you do nail art tutorials, this is great if haven't got time to spare to paint your nails at home, take photos, etc.

You just click the download button and then attach it to your website/ blog! Easy!

Click: Seventeen Nail Salon

My quick designs:

This Blue suits all skin tones

This is supposed to be 'paint flicks', BTW

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LUSH - Your Beauty Home!

A few weeks ago, I was just shopping around, when I entered the best beauty and bath shop ever. Heck, maybe the BEST SHOP EVER! If there was an award for the best shop ever, Lush would win it for sure!!

And I don't even feel like I'm over reacting!

Of course, you can't have an opinion without a reason! Here are my most important reasons!

1) No Animal Testing!
Lush is strictly animal cruelty free! It's rare to find a good brand that is pure of all animal testing! See, people like you and me are out there, selling lovely stuff!

2) The workers!
You know those types of retail workers that follow your every move and make you feel super uncomfortable? Well, Lush workers were able to help me without doing this whole 'shadowing' thing! This costumer service girl asked me if I needed help, which I did, then showed me how the fizzy bombs and soaps work at a sink (yep, actually used them at a sink!) and was really cute just like me! Just to throw that out there..

3) The products!
Duuuuh! The mixed fragrances of all the bath and body products filled the room to create a beautiful atmosphere! I think it might be a bit risky for weak peeps; you know, the ones that 'have to have' everything they see - they'd buy out the store!

Since Body Shop got owner by L'Oreal, who do loads of animal testing, I lost hope in the beauty world, and then I found Lush.

Here are some lush Lush products! Lol.


Gorilla Solid Perfume, Tuca Tuca, £5.50


Shine So Bright Hair Balm (for split ends), £4.50


American Cream Conditioner, (vanilla and strawberry), from £4.45


Vanilla Puff Dusting Powder,£4.45


Black Stockings Body Tint (bronzing tint), £7.50


Bubblegum Lip Scrub, £5.25


Double Choc Lip Balm, £5.25


Emotional Brilliance Translucent Face Powder, £12

Colour Supplement (range of colours for skintones), £8.50


Chou Chou Breath Chews, £2.95


Eyes Right Mascara, £12


Rose Jam Bubble bar, £3.50


Mr Punch Soap, £3.75


FUN - for body, hair, bath and shaping fun! £5 each

But there's more to come! Eeeek!
If you're one of those lazy people who can't be bothered to wrap presents, Lush have Christmas special boxed, wrapped bath goodies!