Monday, November 14th, 2016
The first Monday after a long and stressful week can be tough and whether you’re elated at the results from Nov 8th or feel horrified by it, it’s important to remain positive. We can’t predict the future but we can improve the present. All of us needs to see each other as friends, not enemies.
So let’s start this Monday off by a couple of things that will put a smile on your face:
1) Riflebird takes courtship very seriously. In fact, he came up with a whole impressive dance routine to woo a female. If I were a bird, I would totally go out with him!
2) Learning to code can actually be fun! Best of all, it’s free.
3) I love Avocados and when it comes in a soap version, of course I have to buy it!
4) Did you know that UPS also stands for (Unique Personal Style)? I learned that from reading this gentleman’s interview.
5) I want to retire in Europe one day. For now, I can make plans to travel there and get these basic essentials.
Thursday, November 10th, 2016
I didn’t read any news today. I didn’t read any articles or turn on the TV. The anxiety and the dread I had up until November 8th has been confirmed as reality and as bitter as it is, I have to accept it. But I want to ignore it for just a little while, as long as my consciousness would let me.
I’m not an American and I wasn’t born here but I have a deep respect for this country as an outsider. I think American people are smart, open-minded and generous and I still do. I will continue to feel the same way despite the events that took place on Election Day. Because it’s easy to get sucked into resentment and hate and it’s easy to blame and point fingers. What do you do when something negative happens in your life, like heartbreak, a job loss, family death, an ending of a friendship? Yes, you’ll feel defeated, disappointed and sad but you will pick yourself up and thrive again. That’s the only way. When you wake up tomorrow, be a little kinder, a little nicer and spread more love to the people around you, no matter who they are.
Wednesday, November 9th, 2016
I don’t wear a watch purely for vanity reasons because I don’t want to get those wrinkles and lines around my wrist. But I do appreciate a stylish watch and I even bought a few to wear on days when I’m in a mood. I also think watches make a great accessory to a nice outfit, especially if you’re in a business suit. However, I didn’t know how wearing an expensive watch can change people’s perception of you until I read this article about a guy who reported getting better treatment from everyone just because he wore a nice looking watch. I understand that if you’re in a client-facing jobs like sales, it’s important to look sharp but I think it’s sad to be in a position where you’re constantly being judged by what you wear. Also, people shouldn’t be pressured to look a certain way just so they can get preferential treatment. That just encourages entitlement and ego. The clothes that we wear, the cars we drive, the houses that we live in pale in comparison to who we are as a person and how we treat the people around us.
(Source: Pinterest)
Monday, November 7th, 2016
I read this quote from fashion designer, Miuccia Prada, last Sunday and she said “Fun should always be present when you work. Until I’m smiling, I know I’m doing nothing good”.
It’s important to have a job that pays the bills but what’s the point if you’re not having fun in the process? Not many people are lucky enough to love going to work on Mondays and whatever your circumstances, it’s possible to make your work day both fun and productive. Here’s how to start:
1) Got only five minutes in the morning before you head to the office? Here’s a delicious honey yogurt recipe that is filling!
2) Instagram is great for many things. I like to look at fitness trainers accounts and get inspired to work out. Like Alex Crockford’s videos.
3) Laughter is the best medicine to start your day and one of my favorite things to do is to watch a funny GIF!
4) Social media is part of our daily lives whether we like it or not and it’s helpful to know how to use them. Here are 9 free tools that automate your social media accounts and an ultimate list of the most useful wordpress plugins.
5) If you can read only one article this Monday, make it this.
(Photo Source: Fattongue.com)
Monday, October 31st, 2016
Here are five things I love this Monday.
1. I love hot showers. I like to take my time in bath and splash water around like a kid. Until I read this about Scottish showers and start thinking “Hmm…maybe I need to take cold showers instead?”.
2. Have you guys listened to the new movie “Trolls” soundtrack? It’s upbeat, happy and great for dancing!
3. Who knew a $2.00 face mask can do wonders for your face?
4. The app I use to pretend I’m a billionaire? Mezi.
5. I ran out of my iphone battery all the time. Not anymore with Triple C, my favorite charger.
Saturday, October 29th, 2016
I have an embarrassing confession to make: I still sleep with lights on. I’m the only one in my family who does this and I also don’t understand how anyone could sleep in total darkness without being scared! The ironic thing is that I’m also very curious about supernatural or paranormal things and I avidly read about ghosts encounters. But the one thing I will never, ever do is watch horror movies. I remembered when I was living at the dorms in college, my roommates decided to put on “The Exorcist” and since it was the most famous scary movie, I decided to watch it. BIG MISTAKE. Not even 10 minutes into the movie, I was checking my pulse to see if I’m still alive while my roommates were laughing! Not at me, but at the movie. I wish I have their sense of humor.
When I watch a movie, I want to feel uplifted and happy. Why would I watch a movie like the “The Ring” where I’m going to have nightmares for a month? Why would I torture myself with disturbing images? What is the point of horror movies? Why people find watching someone killed in extremely graphic gory details or creepy faces entertaining is beyond me.
This Halloween, please spare me the reruns of “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre”. I’d rather be watching musicals.
Thursday, October 27th, 2016
I have no tattoos or piercings on my body. I’ve never been tempted to get one either. They’re just not for me, plus I have a deep fear of needles. However, I’m fascinated by people who willingly go through pain to get huge tattoos. I can understand the allure of them. But I like my body to be untouched and keep it the way it is so the idea of getting something permanent on my body is not attractive to me.
As for piercings, I don’t even have my ears pierced because body mutilation is not really my thing.
(Photo Source: Stylestalker)
Friday, October 21st, 2016
1) Why Growing a Beard Might Actually Land You a Girlfriend – First of all, I do not agree with this article. Maybe because I prefer clean cut guys over guys with beards. Beards make a guy look like a really old man.
2) 46 Rules of Genius – Something that’s worth re-reading over and over.
3) Instagram’s new office makes me feel very, very jealous. (Please hire me!)
4) London Design Festival 2016 in pictures – Get ready to be inspired.
5) Flag is one of my favorite kickstarter projects ever!
Monday, September 5th, 2016
No mother, I don’t care about what you think of my outfit!
From kindergarten through highschool, I had to suffer by wearing a uniform and I’ve developed an aversion to the color maroon since I have to wear an awful skirt in that color from grades 9 through 11. Then a vomit-like green colored knee-length skirt when I transferred to another school. Sometimes I wonder if the school uniforms are universally made to be ugly on girls or just my particular schools. I suspect that it’s the latter. Finally college! Freedom! But I was very confused as to what my style is and since my mother is very conservative, she pretty much dressed me in long-sleeves and long dresses. So I discovered shorts, mini-skirts, body-con dresses and ripped jeans and wore them all to my heart’s content. Now that I’m a bit older, I know exactly what I want to wear and what I look good in. I do believe that people have a right to wear whatever they want without being harassed. However, there is a time and a place. Obviously, it would be inappropriate to show up at a wedding in this dress. I support anyone’s decision to dress as they please as long as they’re not making other people uncomfortable or inconvenienced.
The reason why I have a fashion blog is that I can experiment with outfits I don’t usually wear in public like a super tight dress or a revealing top. It’s a lot of fun and you’re allowed to express yourself in your own private space. A great philosophy for a personal style is to wear anything but be mindful about where you are and what your purpose is.
(Photo Source: Alice Through the Looking Glass)
Friday, September 2nd, 2016
Recently, the internet informed me that I should be mad at a guy named Dan Bacon for writing an article titled “How to Talk to a Woman who is wearing headphones”. It is a very polite article and I don’t sense that Dan has any intention of wanting women to be harassed. In fact, he repeatedly mentioned in the article that if the woman you approached shows any sign of disinterest, a guy should walk away and leave her be. That advice is common sense and something we can all agree on. If I were a guy reading Dan’s article, I would have a good idea of how to approach a girl appropriately even if she is wearing headphones. Now, I also read the rebuttal at the Guardian by Martha Mills who proceeded to call Mr.Bacon assortment of rude names while assuming her entitled role of representing all women. Her tone in the article implied that women who are wearing headphones always wanted to be left alone and every guy who tries to talk to her must be a sexual predator. That couldn’t be more wrong. A guy needs to have a lot of confidence to approach a woman in this day of swiping left and right on our phones. I would appreciate a guy who interrupts me in a respectful manner to talk to me and he would probably not get my number but I will definitely remember him for being ballsy. So guys, the next time if you see me wearing my headphones or any girl you have a crush on, do approach (nicely of course) and we will thank you for it!
(Photo Source: Fashion Gone Rogue)
