tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36633357872250613562024-03-08T14:06:41.798+00:00that teentoo young to swinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00915205943847084407noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-91677993142310850262009-10-12T20:35:00.008+01:002009-10-12T20:42:50.647+01:00<span style="font-size:180%;">I press the pause button.</span><br />See you soon, xo.<br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />. .</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">.</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">.</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">.</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">.</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">.</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">.</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">.</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">.</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">.</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">.</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">.</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">.</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">.</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">.</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">.</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">.</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">.</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">.</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">.</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.</span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-70634420917869423902009-10-08T18:29:00.002+01:002009-10-08T19:35:48.485+01:00Ah Alex!<div align="center"><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/WangS10RTW.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/WangS10RTW1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/WangS10RTW2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/WangS10RTW3.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/WangS10RTW4.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/WangS10RTW5.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/WangS10RTW6.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/WangS10RTW7.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong>Alexander Wang Spring 2010 Ready-to-Wear</strong><br /><em>Images from Style.com</em></div><br />I'm always a little late on the scene when it comes down to talking about catwalk shows. However, I did write this a while ago but never found a right time to post it. <br /><br />For Wang, Spring 10 is about embracing sporty chic with a young playful twist. He adds pops of reds and blues to his central combination of sportswear greys, light leather browns and beiges. Although Wang refers back to his inspiration, American football, with squared shoulders, there is also a certain degree of girlyness. Something else that screams Wang's sporty theme is the sports bra shapes. He doesn't pile layers after layers of clothes on his models nor does he over do the minimalistic stuff; Wang's collection is just right. All of this hit me with a completely free and effortless vibe. Of course the presentation of the models contribute to this: messy loose plaits and natural nude make-up is cleverly worn here. I've already seen a couple of bloggers wear their hair like this and it is so gorgeous. I must say, I am really quite envious (I have short hair you see). Alexander Wang is awesome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-85480276378373170192009-10-04T15:53:00.003+01:002009-10-04T16:00:39.066+01:00Blurred<img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Shirt.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center">Sorry, no idea why it turned out blurred. But I kinda like it. Makes me feel even safer and more anonymous.<br /><br />Here I am wearing: over-sized shirt as coat, graphic tee, 1/2 lengths + knee length socks.<br /><br />I am extremely happy right now; no reason.<br /><br />Have a good week! </div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-3456666774994922522009-10-03T20:09:00.001+01:002009-10-03T20:09:59.536+01:00Lola<img src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Lola.jpg" border="0" alt=""><br /><br />I found a bit of LOLA sample in Harpar's Baazar. It's kinda hard to tell what it smells like when the smell of a glossy mag overpowers it. BUT: I guess it smells flowery... and youthful... and fun... and modern... and sexy. No doubt it contains its share of ambergris. I can't wait to get a proper sniff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-34338777162352934232009-10-03T17:10:00.010+01:002009-10-03T18:46:52.798+01:00Just Chatting<div align="center"><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Coffee.jpg" border="0" /></div><br />Completely irrevelant to fashion, solely an exercise in practicing English or rather, just chatting. Come back tomorrow if you're on the hunt for a fashion fix...<br /><br />Beware of the enslaving squirty cream. Usually, it's just a treat for me at my gran and grandpa's house but I treated myself to a can in celebration of my first wage slip ever. I have it on everything - ice cream, coco pops, milk, coffee... Thanks to squirty cream, I have been turned from an avid coffee hater to somewhat of a caffeine addict. A habit I definitely do not wish to keep as my teeth are too easily stained. The last coffee phase I went through was when I got an E in a physics mock. In the midsts of sudden fear, I drank buckets of coffee to allegedly "keep me awake" while studying during the night. Okay, it probably didn't actually keep me awake since I made the coffee as weak as Mr Burns, but it did cause me to <em>believe</em> I was awake. In effect, same thing.<br /><br />Enough coffee talk.<br /><br />I just got back from a long day at work. Okay, long <em>for me</em> day at work. I work in a cafe where I am lowest in the rankings. This means, the worst jobs for me. It's like a baby taste of the big bad world, y'know, what life is really like. Alas, when you're so low on the ladder, the only place to go is up. Right? Right. ((: Smiley face because I'm glad to even have a job and get paid in a recession where so many people are made redundant in real jobs.<br /><br />Enough work talk.<br /><br />I read the sweetest post over at <a href="http://inthebedroommirror.blogspot.com/2009/10/i-am-back.html">In The Bedroom Mirror</a>. My heart was tingling all the way through. The ultimate compliment someone could ever, EVER give me is to be inspired by something I post. Please do head over to <a href="http://inthebedroommirror.blogspot.com/">Tomorrow's bloggy</a>. Thank you is not merely enough to express my gratitude. Thank you, thank you, thank you!<br /><br />Enough bragging.<br /><br />Hope you're all having a wonderful weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-6314510967851183802009-10-02T17:34:00.003+01:002009-10-02T19:00:08.923+01:00More<div align="center"><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Watson1.jpg" border="0" /> </div><div align="center"><strong>Burberry Prorsum</strong></div><div align="center"><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Watson3.jpg" border="0" /> </div><div align="center"><strong>William Tempest</strong></div><div align="center"><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Emma2.gif" border="0" /> </div><div align="center"><strong>Christopher Kane</strong> </div><div align="center"><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Watson4.jpg" border="0" /> </div><br />I really enjoyed that last post, so that got me to do another Emma front-row post from past and present. She's so elegant yet youthful in her style.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-73026728030042455092009-10-01T19:50:00.005+01:002009-10-01T20:13:26.595+01:00Pretty<div align="center"><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Watson.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong>Emma Watson with Lily Allen, Dita Von Teese and Katy Perry at Christian Dior</strong></div><div align="center"><em>Image from: <a href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/pictures/2008/09/30/lily-allen-dita-von-teese-katy-perry-and-emma-watson-at-christian-dior-115875-20761959/">Mirror.co.uk</a></em></div><p>Even though Emma is at the end of photo and dressed in dark colours, she's the one who stand out for me. Who stands out for you? </p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-32400176503485884952009-09-30T18:54:00.006+01:002009-09-30T19:47:33.603+01:00Clash Clash<div align="center"><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Clash.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Clash1.jpg" border="0" /></div><br />YO YO YO. I'm on a roll here. Second outfit post.<br /><br />I know this outfit isn't exactly extraordinary but back in the narrow-minded days, I would never have paired a Japanese graphic tee with a floral skirt. I would have definitely called that a clash. How wrong was I? Clashes don't exist in fashion. <br /><br />Ooh! I also went to see Fame today. It was cute. Think cute boys. It's a film with one good moral: hard work, dedication, determination and never giving up results in good endings. I loved the choreography and the singing. I wish I was talented in performing arts and go to a crazy school in NY. <br /><br />Geez, half way through the week... I'm outta energy already. Have a good Thursday and Friday!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-66266719927739494572009-09-24T19:53:00.004+01:002009-09-25T18:06:35.400+01:00Dress UpBehold, the ultimate chest flattening outfit:<br /><br /><div align="center"><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/O1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/O2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/O3.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/O4.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/O6.jpg" border="0" /> </div><p><br />Hehee, first outfit post in the archive. These are rare thangs because of the damned school uniform and the damned work uniform and the damned lack of social-life. When I'm at home, I usually wear jogging bottoms and pink fluffy slippers and fleeces with food stains on from last year. So, nothing worth sharing there. ):<br /><br />Crap, distracted with talking about stuff you didn't want to know. I gotta stop doing that. Anyways, both pieces are from my favourite charity shop - the <a href="http://www.shaw-trust.org.uk/home">Shaw Trust</a>. I brought these two ridiculously over sized items when I was obsessed with charity shops and for a long time, they were stored away in the stuff-I-am-never-going-to-wear-cos-I-liked-its-price-tag-better-than-the-garment-itself section of my wardrobe. Obviously, that has changed.<br /><br />The belt is brought from the Craft Tent at the <a href="http://thatteen.blogspot.com/2009/09/dorset-steam.html">Dorset Steam Fair</a>. When I went to see my grandma and grandpa, I was not that surprised when I saw the exact same belt on my grandpa (in a different colour). Haha, lurve.<br /><br />OMT: don't you love my different shaded pink socks, hmm? I would have bared feet but the floor boards suck all the warmth out of ya. No exaggeration (ok, a little).<br /><br />Alright, see ya later. I'm off to thank those who have commented on my blog recently, xo. </p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-81278645155893850292009-09-22T20:35:00.002+01:002009-09-22T20:56:38.385+01:00Hat<div align="center"><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/OscarS10RTW7.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong>Oscar de la Renta Spring 2010 Ready-to-Wear</strong><br /><em>Style.com</em></div><br /><br />Searching for a glorifying hat...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-25866079487088866042009-09-20T18:39:00.005+01:002009-09-20T19:44:06.897+01:00Phew<div align="center"><img style="WIDTH: 404px; HEIGHT: 492px" height="498" alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/TheLovers1.jpg" width="404" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">And even if it is a crazy teen crush, I had to get it off my chest.</span><br />Have a good week!</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-42359560638161011322009-09-17T20:04:00.004+01:002009-09-17T20:39:43.970+01:00Marc is Memorable<div align="center"><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/MarcS10RTW.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/MarcS10RTW1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/MarcS10RTW2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/MarcS10RTW3.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/MarcS10RTW4.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/MarcS10RTW5.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong>Marc Jacobs Spring 2010 Ready-To-Wear </strong><br /><em>Images from Style.com</em></div><br />In the last few days, it's been so enjoyable looking around the blogosphere. The bloggers who are in NY have fruitful posts of their daily wears and images from the shows they've been to. But alas, those of us who can only enjoy the spectacle from our computer screens have fruitful posts of our favourite shows. That said, my love goes to Marc Jacobs. In his ready-to-wear collection, the combination of modern buns that sit neatly on top and the Japanese Geisha inspired make-up presents the models perfectly. The hair and make up aren't tedious outcries of individuality nor are they silent forgotten efforts. For me, it was just right. I actually do my hair like this (with one bun on top) sometimes, although, not as high and not as neat. In a sea of fashion shows, it's no wonder Marc Jacobs is memorable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-72505015271598459472009-09-15T20:00:00.004+01:002009-09-15T21:01:09.158+01:00Beyonce<div align="center"><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Beyonce1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Beyonce2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Beyonce3.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Beyonce4.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Beyonce5.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Beyonce6.jpg" border="0" /><br /><em>Images from: sweetandtalented.com</em></div><br />Today I realised how inspirational Beyonce's legs can be. Yes, legs. I was looking at her "Sweet Dreams" video and her legs were dancing and moving about. I thought to myself: I wish I had legs like her; she has like a perfect life.<br /><br />Then I thought: wait, if I was her, I wouldn't have had the chance to do all these other things I love and cherish so dearly. However, at the same time, I don't have the chance to do some of the things she gets to do.<br /><br />But you see, that's the thing. Each life has something unique and special that you cannot experience in other lives. To know that we each have something in our lives that is ours alone is super cool, no?<br /><br />Thanks for having those gorgeous legs Beyonce. It's not only old men who like them. They inspired me to write this blog entry.<br /><br />Sweet dreams ppl!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-46074902138225668772009-09-14T19:19:00.008+01:002009-09-14T19:46:05.912+01:00Sparkly<div align="center"><em><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Unnamed.jpg" border="0" /><br />Popped in my "Inspiration" Folder. Can't remember where it's from. Sorry.</em><br /><br />Okay, when I have nothing to weblog about and plenty of hmwk, I still find myself on Blogspot. What is this - reverse psychology? </div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">This month, I am reading Harper's Bazaar UK. </div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-53522859953890367892009-09-13T18:09:00.003+01:002009-09-13T18:15:21.504+01:00Yes SirI changed my sidebar around a bit. Ch ch ch check it out.<br /><br />I am...<br />Short description thingy.<br /><br />I hear...<br />Click for my play-list! It's cultural.<br /><br />I say...<br />A glossary kinda thing of things I find I say in my head but I'm not sure how obvious they are so yeah, a glossary for those who don't know.<br /><br />I wrote...<br />Blog archive. Blates.<br /><br />Statistics...<br />Unique hits I get.<br /><br />Hope y'all had a great weekend, xo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-87136276094797268772009-09-09T21:29:00.005+01:002009-09-09T21:44:19.038+01:00Wang, Wasson<div align="center"><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/WangWasson.jpg" border="0" /></div><div align="center"><strong>Alexander Wang & Erin Wasson </strong><br /><em>Image from: can't remember tbh, style.com?</em> </div><p>Every time I do homework on the computer, I find myself feeding on pictures and photos and my "Inspiration" folder growing and growing. Damn, this is bad. I should really get off the Internet and read some books yo. </p><p>Had to do some creative writing in English today and I've finally realised how limited my vocabulary is. NG. This brings me to say: never be put off by criticism, most of the time it draws attention to your flaws and gives you chance to redeem yourself. Happy days, xo. </p><p>BTW: NG = Not Good. Learnt that in China, seems to be used a lot in Chinese media. Oh yeah, I am so current. </p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-47289493552893722632009-09-08T20:11:00.004+01:002009-09-08T20:20:36.861+01:00Dita Von Teese<div align="center"><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Dita.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Dita1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Dita3.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Dita4.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Dita5.jpg" border="0" /><br /><em>Images from style.com </em></div><p align="center">She's gorgeous. Ruby lips and 40s hair, signature looks. Just a few of my favourites. </p><p align="center">Off to have a shower now. Goodnight, xo.</p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-4022758586837458712009-09-07T20:11:00.005+01:002009-09-07T20:30:19.130+01:00Burberry<p align="center"><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Burberry4.jpg" border="0" /><br /><em>Image from Burberry.com</em></p>Burberry childrenswear is too cute. It's even cuter when little cute kids wear it to make their little cute ad campaign. To be honest, makes me wanna be a little toddler. For Burberry Prorsum love, go on their website or click <a href="http://uk.burberry.com/fcp/departmentprorsum/dept/runway-collection-womenswear-1">here</a>. The catwalk collection looks super comfortable, super classy, super chic.<br /><br />Short post, just wanted to say:<br /><br /><p align="center">Have a great school year guys! </p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-7166357952741279212009-09-06T15:39:00.007+01:002009-09-07T16:17:51.871+01:00First DayToday was my first day at Chinese School. I'm kinda used to "first days" now. I mean, I've been to four different schools in five years so new beginnings aren't a scary thing for me. Yep, I move around. Maybe it was because I had grown so used to <em>good</em> "first days" that I felt this particular first day was a bad day.<br /><br />When I got there with my parents, we stood in a hall filled with Chinese parents for a while, looking extremely lost. We had no idea who was the teacher we spoke to on the phone and who was a parent. After a moment, we spoke to a teacher and she told a fellow classmate to take me to my class while my mother did some admin stuff.<br /><br />When I got up there, there were about four students already seated, they took up a cluster of tables with one spare seat but that was taken up by some-one's bag. Great. So I had to sit on an empty table. On my own. I'm not so good in moments where I look like an utter Larry. I'm more of a social animal. I have to do <em>something</em>. So I turned my phone on. ¬¬ Thank goodness the teacher came in a couple of minutes later and she told me to join the little gang bang.<br /><br />The first lesson went pretty fast. In the middle, we had a 20 minute break. Still no luck in the socialising. Most of the students stayed in the classroom, sitting on tables and chatting. They all knew each other very well, for this wasn't the first year they attended Chinese School. I went outside looking for my parents but couldn't find them. Turned out they'd gone to a local tool store. So I just walked around in the halls a bit, texted a couple of mates, looking a bit more lost.<br /><br />I'm not sure what I was expecting. I'd definitely got my hopes up for something superlative. Best friend on the first day? Friend on the first day? Or at least<em> potential friend</em> on the first day? I don't know. I know it's only the first day. I'll try harder next time. Let's hope for a better second day.<br /><br />And before I end this post, I just want to say: yes, I know I go to Chinese School to learn stuff not to socialise but I like being part of a pack. I mean who doesn't?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-2403166375222876422009-09-05T13:40:00.002+01:002009-09-05T14:48:35.556+01:00Dorset Steam<div align="center"><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/D1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/D2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/D3.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/D4.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/D5.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/D6.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/D7.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/D8.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/D9.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/D10.jpg" border="0" /> </div><br />For the second year running, my family and I caravan-ed at the Great Dorset Steam Fair. Once a year the fair gathers old lorries, old classic cars, old steam engines etc from all over England and the continent for a few days in late August/early September. After 41 years, the Dorset Steam has become the biggest fair of its type in Europe. Alas, for non-enthusiasts like me, there are others types of entertainment such as the craft tent, the fun fair, the evening shows and the boot fair so full of vintage goodies. I saw so many old style rings, y'know the kind the Olsen twins love and I wanted one so badly. But guess wha? My mother wouldn't let me get one. Thanks mother. <br /><br />Sorry the pictures are a bit lame. I don't know how some bloggers can get those amazing photos that record every detail of their journey. I was about to take a photo of an extremely colour and beautiful stall of hand painted Russian dolls in the craft tent when my dad spotted the "please do not photograph" sign. Saved from a potential awkward moment. I got in trouble a couple of times in China when I took pictures of things I shouldn't have. Those embarrassing moments still haunt me today.<br /><br />It was a good trip but I'm glad to be in a house again. Nothing beats the comforts of your home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-2176283128200676632009-09-01T12:59:00.009+01:002009-09-01T20:53:20.386+01:00September<div align="center"><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/School.jpg" border="0" /><br /><em>Image from flickr account: </em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25221954@N04/"><em>polkadotandplaid</em> </a></div><p>Today is September the 1st. I love September. September marks the beginnings of a new school year and for me, it also marks a fresh start. And I <em>love</em> the feeling of a fresh start. It's like writing in a brand new notepad. You're careful not to make mistakes and you try to write as perfectly as possible. Of course you do make those silly mistakes but don't worry, just start again and never give up. </p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-74705151282005205592009-08-31T16:58:00.009+01:002009-08-31T17:44:13.849+01:00Wishlist<div align="center">A few bloggers are wishing for Fall so they can get out their stylish coats and their stylish boots and I would join them in their wishing-for-winter-club if I had these four beauties. </div><div align="center"><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Winter.jpg" border="0" /> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Everybody loves <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5219973">Yokoo</a> so first up on my wish-list is this woolly hat. </div><div align="center"><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Winter1.jpg" border="0" /> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Another Yokoo item. Miles of scarf. Mmm.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I'm actually in the process of knitting a giant scarf. If you're wondering how it's going... well, the total length right now is probably... 10 cm. Another 495437639584587987497547cms to go. Although, give me some credit, it is very wide.</div><div align="center"><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Winter2.jpg" border="0" /> </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Third up: Loewe scarf. Again, it's miles long and I love the whole belted thang. Double S (so simple). </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Winter3.jpg" border="0" /> </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Lastly, Diane von Furstenberg pompom hat. </div><div align="center">*thinks how to DIY this herself* </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">And that is my winter wish-list and it shall stay a wish-list. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Ahh, I'd better go now and do six weeks worth of Lat homework in what is left of today. After all, I follow one naive equation and that is my motivation:</div><div align="center">GOOD GRADES = GOOD JOB = MONEY = <strong>WOOLLY SCARF</strong></div><div align="center"><strong><br /></strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><em>Images from Yokoo's Etsy & style.com</em></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-17988628965664109092009-08-28T15:31:00.005+01:002009-08-28T16:38:27.911+01:00Plaid<div align="center"><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Plaid1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Plaid.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Plaid2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Plaid7.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Plaid8.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Plaid3.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Plaid4.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Plaid5.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Plaid6.jpg" border="0" /><br /><em>Images from newlook.co.uk, selectfashion.co.uk, next.co.uk, dorothyperkins.com, missselfridge.com</em></div><br />Although I haven't seen much plaid on the catwalk, a variety of checked flannel shirts are in for the high-street this fall. The plaid shirts are comfortable, keep you warm and they're fail-safe for any body size or shape. These lumberjack-like shirts can be dressed up with some smart skinnies and heels or layer it over a fitted graphic tee with sleeves rolled up for a more casual chic look. For femininity, pair the shirt with a high waisted skirt. Although they can more or less be worn all year round and definitely perfect for fall, they get no love from Auntie ZZ.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-36205999375495726312009-08-25T20:51:00.003+01:002009-08-26T21:28:53.373+01:00Chinglish<a href="http://s661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/?action=view&current=Trav.jpg" target="_blank"></a><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/Trav.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />I'm not even sure if this qualifies as "chinglish" but my cousin and I found it pretty amusing. The word itself makes sense and all that and it's definitely much cooler than the "elevator". We found it even more amusing when we were actually <em>on</em> the travelator. Yes, we laugh at unfunny things. What gives?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663335787225061356.post-42061911812946501632009-08-19T21:11:00.002+01:002009-08-19T21:56:42.173+01:00Bird's NestI'm sure all of you who read this will have heard of the Bird's Nest. It's the home of Beijing Olympics 2008. This is a place my littlest aunt and uncle visit on numerous occasions: on their own, with their friends, with my grandparents, with my cousin and again with me.<br /><br />This huge steel structure was no hard thing to spot from the car. While we were able to stare at the Bird's Nest from afar, getting a little closer meant walking among a phalanx of colourful but faded sun umbrellas.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/China.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />When we got to the "square", we snacked on ridiculously expensive ice lollies, joining all the other tourists. It was refreshing to escape under a bit of unclaimed shade and lick a melting lolly.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/China2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/China3.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/China4.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />This triangular shaped architecture was built for all the journalists to use as their office for two weeks during the Olympics period.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/China5.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/China6.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />Outside the Bird's Nest, you will find nothing but typical snapshots of Chinese city life. I don't know if it's living in a quiet town that's trained me to love the hussle and bussle of cities or what but I really enjoy being in populous areas. There is no sense of loneliness, oh no, that seems to blown away by the gentle breezes.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/China7.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/China8.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />Above: a farmer sells fruits picked not so long ago on the edge of the road. Later, he'll ride home on his tricycle, hopefully empty of produce.<br /><br />Below: a man pulling a secondhand TV, probably brought at a bargain price and absorbed by whatever coming out at the receiving end of his phone.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/China9.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/ThatTeen/China10.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />I must have visited the Bird's Nest at least three times. I returned there once at night, still surrounded by just as many tourists. At night, the lights are switched on, no sleep for Bird's Nest again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1