Defining A Generation.

In my english class today we read a piece called 'How I Took On The New York Dolls'. (Read it here). It's about the punk movement and how it defined that generation, how it was the biggest thing at that time and how it felt as though something was actually happening.

This lead us into a discussion about what defines our generation. My teacher was persistant in saying that it was music that defined us, no one in the class agreed. We declared that music does not define us, but is infact a way in which we express ourselves. He then asked, if not music, what defines our generation. Several people decided on technology. Now, while i do not disagree that technology has come on in gigantic leaps and bounds over the past decade or so, I dont think it defines our generation. I hope it doesn't. It seems a little dull. Please don't get me wrong, I understand that the improvements in modern technology are astounding and that it is interesting to learn how they have developed, however to say that technology alone defines our generation? I dont think so.

Despite wanting to scream out "FASHION! It's obviously all about fashion!", I didn't, not only to keep some dignity but also because I don't agree with that. I don't agree that our generation can pick just one thing to define us.

The punk movement was so new and different to anything they had ever had before. I don't think we have that. So what do we have? A little bit of everything maybe.

An amazing understanding and acknowledgment of individuality and everything that comes with it, the technology of course, the massive variety of music, advances in film and the media, ease of self expression and so much more. Everything adds to the definition of our generation.

I don't think it is a bad thing that we cannot pin-point a certain thing to define us. Our generation does not need to be defined by just one thing, no generation does. And isn't that an amazing thing?

Any thoughts on what defines our generation?

Have a look at the piece, it's a truly good read.

Hope your having a good week :)

V xo

Alexa for ELLE

I have a confession to make. I bought my first ever ELLE magazine yesterday. *gasp* ;)

I'm always a little bit cautious with the glossies like ELLE and Vogue etc, simply because im a word person. I like thought provoking articles, strong opinions (whether i agree with them or not is irrelavent) and interesting interviews. I don't like it when theres photos and nothing else. I dont see the point. I want to know why you chose the outfit, pose, setting and anything and everything else. I couldnt decide which magazine to buy, i was torn between Vanity Fair - simply because the magazine had a Marilyn Monroe feature - and ELLE. In the end i decided on ELLE because, honestly, it was cheaper. And besides Alexa Chung is on the cover of Novembers issue, and i love her influence and impact in fashio. I mean she's got a bag named after her!

Anyway, on to the feature. I loved the interview! It ranged from how she one day wants to start her own label, but do it properly, to being in the mud at glastonbury. Needless to say Alexa is gorgeous and her fashion sense is so different and yet impecable. Howeverrrrrr, i wish the editorial was more adventurous. It was all black, which is not necessary bad thing, the shoot is lovely and Alexa looks stunning as per usual, but i just wish it showed more variation in her outfits and style.When they describe the outfits that she wore to the interview and shoot, they
sounded so well put together and thought about and yet so effortless at the same
time.

To the shoot:

" She yells a cheery 'hello' before throwing her Chanel bag, a bit of
an old-lady number with long gold chains, irreverently onto the
floor. She's wearing a Stella McCartney button-through denim mini, a washed
out meat is murder T-shirt and two-tone Churches brogues. A camel cardigan is
clutched in one hand. "

To the interview:

"She's wearing a little-girl dress thats trimmed in red velvet, as though for
Sunday best (Pearl Lowe for Peacoks, £8, can you believe it?) plus black strappy
Vivienne Westwood flats and a tangle of silver charms and chains, accessoried
with chewed pink nail polish and a very grown-up beige Louis Vuitton hadbag,
which used to have a furry dangling bit before she hacked it off with nail
scissors. "

See what i mean? They sound so intricate! I just wish they would have put a bit of this into the shoot.

Anyone else read the article? Opinions?

V xo

PHOTO FROM SASSIAMBLOG. CREDIT TO THERE.

Cute. ♥

I want a polaroid camera SO bad it hurts.

So my night will consist of four things:

1. X Factor (Live shows are the best, lets me honest)

2. Learning a french speech, for an exam.

3. Catching up on blogs :D

4. Food.

Hope your having a fabulous weekend, enjoy it!

Love V xo

PHOTO:HERE

love to the lashes

Hello Lovelies,
We're talking mascaras today..

I ran out of Maybelline's Falsies mascara. There was a lot of hype about this mascara and to be completely honest with you, i totally understood why. I loved Falsies! Literally lived and breathed it, i got compliments and everything, which is always a good sign. So, when i ran out of it, i didn't think twice about which mascara i wanted to buy. I toddled on down to the shops and bought it again. Howwwwwever, this time it didn't live up to the reputation i'd built up for it. It' safe to say i was gutted. But i needed a mascara that i liked. I mean i wear it every day, it should be one that i like. Anyway, I gave my mum the Falsies mascara, why not 'ey! Then I went shopping with the mother and she picked up a mascara that hadn't heard of before. It was Collection 2000's 'Big Fake False Lash Effect mascara' in black. I was slightly dubious because i'd never had any collection 2000 stuff except nail varnish, but theres a first time for everything, right. And i love love love it!

Photos below. :)

They are majourly cropped because i have seriously skank skin right now!

Before

After ♥

- hmm probably would have been nicer for me to not be staring RIGHT into the camera!

I always wear liquid or pencil liner on the top lid too :)

What do you think of this, and any opinions on Maybelline's Falsies?

Hope your all well,

Love V xx

just wanna have fun..

People rarely succeed unless they are having fun in what they are doing. - Dale Carnegie

Yesterday, in hockey, my teacher told me to gain some self control.

Apparently theres some sort of limit on how many times your allowed to attemp to hit the ball when running up the pitch. While screaming.

V xo

PHOTOS FROM HERE.

it's all about the l.o.v.e

£25. Urban Outfitters.

I'd be more than happy to sleep on this, wouldn't you?

Victoria xo

consistency and versatility

Hello, ! I need a ramble, sorry!
I've changed the font colour of every other paragraph to make it look pretty and add a little excitement. ;)

So, I haven't been on here in days (which is ages in my world.)

Today's going to be quite a long post, well that is my intention, if it's short by the end of it i've given up with technology. I always feel a little awkward with long posts, I feel like i'm just babbling on about nothing anyone cares about. I also lack structure. But they say practice makes perfect, so practice it is.

I don't know if anyone reads this consistently but i started a 'feature' a couple weeks ago, which i was iffy about. I told myself i would publish this feature every Monday, and yesterday i forgot. I only had a couple pieces of homework but each was incredibly time consuming, and by the time i had finished it all, there was nothing else on my mind except bed. The fact that I'd forgotten to write the 5Favorites feature confirmed it for me. It wasn't going to last. I want to write something that i look forward to writing, something that makes me scribble little notes down about thing to write about while i run to class and this didn't. I realise some people will think that i haven't given it enough time to get used to it or anything but in my mind, i shouldn't have to. As i said, i need it to be something that i am passionate about. Long story short, bye bye 5Features.

I want my blog to be versatile. I was hesitant about labelling myself and my blog under the title fashion. I don't like feeling restricted. Therefore this blog is still a fashion blog, but not every post will be about fashion. I like writing about what i want to. If i want to tell you about my day, then i will. If i want to give my opinion on Topshops new line, then why not? Now i worry that sounds a little intense? I hope it doesnt, it wasnt meant to! ha.

I Play Netball! :D

I train out of school but play for school now, it sounds silly but it took alot to actually feel confident to try out, but i did and so far i've played two matches ;) won them both, love it.

It's school photos tomorrow, i guarentee you that it will rain. But no one ever has a nice school photo right?!

Maybe one day i'll be able to organise my thoughts into a structured post thats easy on the eyes.

Love V xx