tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33705152214604609582024-03-05T20:53:55.536-08:00educated the expensive wayCharlottexohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01611074887681513021noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370515221460460958.post-4293499912276567842012-07-31T04:55:00.003-07:002012-07-31T04:55:47.584-07:00Change of URLIn an effort to force myself into taking my blog more seriously I have now officially moved onto Wordpress. You can find me at www.charlottehayto.wordpress.com. I'm still getting into the swing of blogging regularly so bear with me.Charlottexohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01611074887681513021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370515221460460958.post-15493739355874833592012-03-28T13:53:00.002-07:002012-03-30T08:36:37.281-07:00Tattoos are for life, not just for fashion<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Tattoos were once strictly for the wicked - bikers, ex-convicts and rebels of society displayed them with pride whilst the rest of us kept our skin peachy and bare. In 2012 however it's a different story, tattoos have risen from the fiery flames of hell right into the midst of a fashion trend. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<em>Kate Moss' swallow tattoos</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em></em></div>Charlottexohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01611074887681513021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370515221460460958.post-74224457469108619942012-03-24T04:21:00.000-07:002012-03-24T04:21:17.666-07:00Wish ListAll clothing from Peter Doherty's capsule collection for The Kooples.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Again the music and sense of mystery really make this short what it is. The use of lighting in it is also incredibly interesting.</div>Charlottexohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01611074887681513021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370515221460460958.post-57611450478679379792012-03-05T05:36:00.000-08:002012-03-21T10:40:04.941-07:00The world of Blair WaldorfAny girl, or guy, who watches Gossip Girl cannot deny that they have spent hours dreaming of having the life of Blair Waldorf. The endless affection of Chuck Bass, marrying a Prince (although that one didn't quite work out...) and now winning the affections of Brooklynite Dan Humphrey, what's not to want? Although I could happily go through life without Dan or Louie I'm not sure I can say the same about denying Chuck. Not only does she have a string of admirers to die for but that wardrobe, the house and air of grace... I'm getting carried away. I'm slightly ashamed to admit that the one quality I covet the most is how effortlessly she manipulatively schemes, there has been more than one moment in my life where a Blair Waldorf plan would fit perfectly. So there it is, I had to get my undying love of Blair off my chest and where better to do it than a blog devoted to fashion, one of Blair's greatest loves. We have that in common at least. <br />
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Here's a few of my favourite Blair fashion moments: <br />
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I was among the very few who found themselves filled with disappointment when Kate Middleton stepped out of the car on her wedding day. No, I didn't gasp as a tear filled my eye muttering how beautiful Kate looked as she walked down the aisle. She looked nice, like a bride. Just a normal bride. And that's what disappointed me. A princess deserves an extravagant dress, one unlike all other in bridal shops everywhere, one similar to those Sarah Burton designed for the S/S 2012 McQueen collection. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These dresses took my breath away. The colour palette flowed beautifully and the transition of colours gave the feel of a fairytale. I have no doubt over the myth of mermaids but I'd like to think if they did exist, they'd look like this. The head pieces and dresses combined transformed the models into something magical, untouchable and desirable. After seeing the collection I long for each dress to grace my wardrobe. However looking at my bank account I realise the impossibility of this. I guess I can dream... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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After seeing this collection the Royal Wedding dress only seems more disappointing. If only the dress had some of the magic that this collection holds. <br />
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