10 Films You Need To See

Hello again to all my sweeties, today I am back with a blogpost, discussing the 10 films you absolutely need to see, if you haven't already. These are my top 10 favourite films, and it was reaaally hard to narrow it down, and there's still some I wanted to cram in and change it to 15 films, (Read: include Lana Del Rey's Tropico and Black Swan), but I've stuck to 10. Very few of them are comedy or soppy romance films, however I feel they are all worth a watch with a bowl of buttery popcorn and a soft couch.  These films are amazing- both cinematically and plot-wise, so grab a cup of tea and a biscuit as I ramble on about them. Then, when the time comes, actually watch them, and hopefully fall in love with them, just like I have. Hope you enjoy! 

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The ultimate 'hipster' film, whoever has watched this knows that it's far from it- it may be brilliantly indie in a lot of ways, and all is done with a vintage, realistic vibe. This is Stephen Chbosky at his finest- writing a novel, then directing a film based on his novel, and rightfully so. No one could have pulled this film off better- it is quietly brilliant, cheesy quotes and all. The plot is a cliche- teenage boy starting high school, friendless and lost. Charlie, with a history of mental illness, is not ordinary- and this movie is far from it too. With brilliant characters, a clever storyline, beautifully edited and angled shots, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a must-see movie, especially for young adults.

Tick Where It Hurts

Ever since Stray Dog, Bertie Gilbert's first short film was released, Bertie hasn't stopped in single-handedly putting together two more films, only with the help of a small crew, all ideas being his own. Tick is extremely clever and well filmed- the plot is strong and engaging, the camera angles and lightening is beautiful and well thought out, with hidden messeges in the film, exploring different elements and adding a sense of brilliance to the film. I love Tick and how the more often you watch it, the more hidden touches you discover. Tick is only 20mins long, and available on Bertie's channel. 

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

This has to be the most clever movie I've seen since Shutter Island- it has the most clever plot twist in the end, and once again, is really well shot, scripted and edited. I love how it takes a turn and leads the viewer to be a little puzzled and wondering, but lets you figure out the turn of events yourself. That is an element a lot of films lack- innovation and mind play. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is an another brilliant film- starring Jim Carrey, however not in his usual comical role. Jim is a gifted actor, whether the film is a comedy or not, like this one. Kate Winslet stars as Clementine, with her blue hair and her wit, the opposite to Jim Carrey. A very under rated film, this is excellent and a must-see.

Now is Good

Every once in a while, Channel 4 gathers its best British young actors and puts together a film- like Now is Good. Now is Good is based on a book, and I am a little annoyed they didn't use the original title- Before I Die- but it's probably to attract a wider audience. I've read the book, and I did like it- but I loved the movie. I've watched it probably about 7 times now, I love the brilliant recognizable British faces (anyone remember Effy? She's in this), and the discovery of Kaya Scodelario from this is what led me to watch Skins. I cry lots at the end, every time- it is a very pretty, well shot film, with phrases that tug your heartstrings and scenes that add a taste of poignancy. Definitely watch this- and bring tissues. 

Calvary

Calvary has to be the first proper Irish-made film I've seen, featuring well-known Irish actors (Chris O'Dowd) and even Irish settings (Sligo and Dublin). I saw Calvary in the cinema, and with a PG 15+ rating, it contains some strong scenes, but nothing too awful. I love how almost controversial this film is- it features elements from Irish history and reputation that aren't the prettiest, however they are spun together in the best ways. Again, I'm a sucker for beautiful films- and this is no exception, with gorgeous shots of the Irish nature, and in general, it is filmed extremely well. Give this film a go if you know a thing or two about Irish history in the 20th century, and you will definitely enjoy it.

We Need To Talk About Kevin

I think I mentioned this in an another blog post, but I do strongly recommend you watch it. It will make you uncomfortable in the best ways possible, but nonetheless it is an excellent film. It may get a little tedious, so it is best suited for older viewers. Once again, the shots are beautiful, with raw emotions in each and every scene. This will definitely stay in your memory if you watch it, so take in every scene. The film is a tale of a mother's voes, but it is a remarkable movie.

127 Hours

You would have to live under a rock to not hear about this film, the baffling true story of a mountain-climber who, on one of his adventures, accidentally trapped his arm under a rock. With very little food, 100ml of water and a camcorder, his battle for survival begins- and this movie is an outstanding adaptation of the nightmare he went through in 3 days. James Franco even looks like the original mountain climber, adding a very real feel to the film. The shots, the editing, the scenes and the hallucinations the climber went through are expressed beautifully in this film. Yes, you may need tissues for this- but you will feel very lucky to be alive afterwards.

One Day

A very underrated film. When released, it was met with very harsh reviews, saying that the book was a lot better and the film adaptation was very poor, as it left a lot of parts out. This movie began my uncanny obsession with indie and beautifully built films. I saw the movie, loved it, read the book, loved it. Anne Hathaway is, as usual, unbelievable in this- she remains probably my favourite actress of all time, with the exclusion of her role in Alice in Wonderland (cringy, if anything). The concept of this film is very clever, the plot is very well thought out, and I love how the scenes transition form 1988- 2011, so there's no 'boring bits'. This is not a chick flick at all- it is a love story, and a brilliant one at that. Watch the movie, read the book- both are golden.

The Hunger Games Saga

Not to be your typical fangirl, but I love the Hunger Games to absolute pieces- I love the storyline, I love how innovative and creative the storylines are, and I love how the entire series is restricted to 3 parts- admittedly, some parts of Catching Fire are similar to the first movie, but each and every part is very clever, exciting, incredibly captivating and even poigant. The visual effects are a little dissapointing, but the Jennifer Lawrence-ness and the beaaautyy of Gale incorporate drama elements to the films- the performances are definitely noteworthy, as there is a lot of famous, gifted actors- however the shots are quite disappointing.  Nevertheless, this saga is excellent- highly worth a watch.

Submarine


Another British modern classic, thanks to Channel 4 and their casting abilities. Craig Roberts is a genius- being only 23 years old, he has over 10 years of experience in filmography, and being unbelievably talented doesn't hurt. Jordan Murphy (Chops in My Mad Fat Diary) also makes an appearance, and Yasmin Page stars alongside Roberts as Jordanna, all gifted, natural actors. I love the indie atmosphere in this film, the vintage feel is extremely effective and gives a very unique feel to the movie. It explores the life of teenager Oliver Tate, all in the backgroud of the album Alex Turner wrote, exclusively for Submarine. Directed by Richard Ayoade, the star of The IT Crowd, it is an excellent, true British film- one I could watch over and over. 

Thanks for reading! What are some of your all time favourite films?
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Gaby x

Canon 600D

For my 16th birthday, I was gifted a Canon 600D- a DSLR camera with 2 lenses, and I was overjoyed. I've wanted a proper, good quality camera for soo long- the 600D is absolutely flawless for beginners. Over the last month, I haven't been able to put my camera down, and I have taken a good few absolutely stunning paragraphs, that occured after many test shots. Please note that this is not a review of the Canon 600D- I am just showing you its capabilities as a DSLR.

I edit almost all of my photographs- it makes them look better, improves colour and makes them more appealing. Below, I have given you a range of edited and non- edited photographs taken by the Canon. I'm not a professional, and I haven't been educated on photography- I am simply an enthusiast. I hope you enjoy!

Edited

Unedited

And that's it! Admittedly, these are my best photos. To date, I've taken probably over 400 snaps with my Canon- more than half of them being test shots. I love photography and this blog will feature more photographic posts in the future too. As this Canon has 1080p video quality, I may even start a Youtube channel! :D

As for now, thank you for reading!

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Gaby x

Life Lately- First Half of 2014

Hello all my sweeties! So I am finally back- after 15 state exams, I am officially done and over with the Junior Cert and back doing what I love- running this little blog, of course! As I haven't blogged recently, I decided to put up a Life Lately post- where I discuss things I've been loving recently and update you on my latest obsessions. I have fewer beauty and fashion things to ramble about today- I've been trudging in my horrible school uniform through exam halls, makeupless and tired, hence June has gone a little slowly. Anyway, here are the things I have been loving- I hope you enjoy!

Beauty

Palmer's Dark Chocolate and Cherry Lip Balm

I go through lip balms quite quickly- and I'm always on the hunt for more effective ones, better smelling ones, prettier ones, pinker ones. Although I swear by the good ole' Vaseline, I'm always buying tubs of new lip balms- like this one. I had tried the original Palmer's lip balm, and I loved it- the exact same with this one. This is amazing. It smells amazing, almost good enough to eat. It moisturizes dry lips immediately, leaving a thick layer of butter on the lips with a pretty red tint- it is very tinted, a cherry red colour. This makes my face look more awake and refreshed, and it's been a must-have for the days when I opted for a bare face.

Catrice Waterproof Ultra Fine Ink Eyeliner

Catrice does the job every time- it's like a more grown up version of Essence, with the same price tag. I was actually for the lookout for the original Catrice Liquid Liner, as suggested by the lovely Melanie Murphy in one of her Youtube videos, however I found that this liner had an applicator which was a sponge, and not the usual brush applicators I look for. So I opted for this Ultra Fine Liner, with a small bristle brush. This liner is very much like the Essence Liquid Liner, except the tube is bigger and the brush is a little bigger too. This is great for winged liner, the only liner I do- it's easy to wing it out and get a sharp edge on the wing, and the brush is very flexible, with easy application. If you are desperate to try out the cat eye or eager to master it, I highly recommend this eyeliner. Mine is in the black waterproof shade- 010 Don't Move!

Fashion

Penney's Jelly Sandals

Every summer, I invest in a few cheap pairs of flats to get me through walking around the town, the Vilnius city and this year- Amsterdam! This year, I wanted retro sandals, and a pair of comfy jelly shoes- and this pair ticked both boxes. I love their alternative mint shade, the weave detail in the front and how undeniably comfy they are. These suit almost every look, from dresses to jeans to skirts to shorts, and make a statement. For only a few euros in Penneys, I'll be wearing these to death- and because of their rubbery-jelly texture, they won't wear quickly.

Thrifted A-Wear Cotton Top

Oh, A-Wear. How I can never bring up myself to pay 40e for a gorgeous top, and how you always pull off every trend, every season. Luckily for me, scouring the local thrift shops with my patient mother every Saturday finally paid off, proving you can get a good bargain in a charity shop. I discovered this absolutely beautiful light cotton top for only 4e, with the most stunning lace trims and lace detail on the front, shoulders and back. It has a high neck, cotton trims and panels with lace ruffles on the front. I can already imagine wearing this on the dusty Vilnius streets with the sun pouring out of the sky- oh my goodness, if only the weather was better here. I am so in love with this beauty, and this may be my best ever thrift shop find- even better than the Topshop skater dress I found a few months ago.

Random

The Junior Cert

3 years, 5 practicals and 15 2 hour exams later, I am done and dusted with the Junior Certificate. Finally, I can breathe :) That is until I come back to school in September, and will have to start preparing for the Leaving Cert in 2 years time haha...anyway, for the meantime, I hope everybody got on well with their exams and I'm wishing you luck for the results, because I know I'll need help hiding them haha:) In the photo, is my best attempts trying to clear and sort through all the JC rubbish and books- the amount of sheets and handouts I have thrown out is unbelievable...

Bertie Gilbert

Another month, another boy crush...I've loved Bertie Gilbert for a long time, ever since he was a cocky Youtuber, and especially now, since he is a creative and mature filmmaker, with 4 short films made and 3 released. Bertie, for a 17 year old filmmaker and director, is extremely talented- his films are beautifully shot with clear messeges and hints beneath the surface. The above is a poster for his third short film only released recently, 'Tick Where It Hurts' - which you can watch here. I've been more into Bertie and his work recently- maybe because he actually DM'ed me on Twitter, after I tweeted him asking why he removed some of his old videos (!!!!!). I, of course, screamed.

Canon 600D

Oh yes, now on to what has been recently making my life exciting. I turned 16 years old in May, and for my birthday, I got something from my parents that I had been after for years- a DSLR camera, specifically the Canon 600D. It took me a long time to choose and select the camera I wanted, and it turns out I'm a Canon girl after all! I got mine from Currys, and purchased a double lens version- meaning I got the standard lens and a powerful 75-300 zoom lens too. I've been craving a good DSLR for ages, both for myself and for this blog, means I'm happier to keep blogging as quality and good images make posts better and prettier. If you're wondering why the photos in this post look better than they usually do, it's thanks to this bad boy! I'm still learning how to use it properly and to its full potential, but I know a lot about it already and I will have a whole post, talking about the Canon and showing some practice shots, coming later this week!

Also, a quick note- I hit 10,000 pageviews earlier this week! Thank you so much for clicking on my blog every week, you guys are amazing.

And that's it! I'm happy to be back blogging, and I hope this lengthy post didn't bore you! Thanks so much for reading! Feel free to comment any favourites you've recently had :)

My Twitter- @gabysayshey

Gaby x 

How To Tie Dye

I am back today to give you a little tutorial on tie dyeing clothes. Over the Easter, I've had some free time (even though the Junior Cert is less than a month away, haha) and after seeing a Youtuber post a tutorial on tie dyeing, decided to give it a go myself. It really is so simple, but you need to make sure you have the right requirements to make it work.

1. Fabric Dye

I used all Dylon products here, and I suggest you use the Dylon dyes too because they really are the best. I picked up two colours for my tie dye- violet and green. The dyes come in little sachets and are sold separately, unless you want to buy a box of different dyes. Each little sachet costs around 2-3e, and I bought mine in the chemist's. They are available in lots of different places, and in a huge variety of colours. If you want a specific shade, make sure to check the Dylon website and pre-order it where you can, which is what I did.

2.Dye Salt

This is the thing that does all the magic. It lets the dye absorb into the clothing, and you will be lost without it. You can use ordinary table salt if you wish, the Dylon dye salt is just non-edible salt and it's much cheaper. 

3. Colour+Fabric of the Clothing you wish to dye

This is super important. The lighter the item you wish to dye is, the better the colours will show up. Colour mixing rules also apply, so if you dye a yellow t shirt blue, the result will be green. Make sure your clothing isn't made of nylon or polyester- plastics don't dye. If it is of natural fabrics, eg cotton, wool or linen, it is the most suitable. The t shirt I dyed was white, and 100% cotton, so I was in luck.

Above are all the basics you're going to need- you will need a few other tools you'll find around the house too.

You will also need 2 empty water bottles with a narrow/squeezy top, as this will make applying the dye easier. 2 rubber bands will hold your t shirt in shape when it's all twisted, and you will need some gloves too, to prevent multi coloured hands when you're done.

So firstly, I brought everything down stairs and prepared my t shirt. Make sure it is freshly washed, it needs to be damp. I stuck mine under the cold tap until it was fairly wet, then laid it out neatly on the floor. Put your hand in the middle of the t shirt, and twist the rest of it around your hand, kind of forming a Chelsea bun. Then, use the two rubber bands to secure your t shirt and hold it all together. Leave it aside.

Next, get all your dyes ready. Put the kettle on and measure out 100ml of boiling water into each bottle. Then, measure out 400ml cold tap water and add this to each bottle, so you have 500ml warm water in each bottle. Take your dyes and with gloves on, carefully transfer the contents of each dye into each bottle, you can even use a funnel if you wish. For the dye salt, I stuck to 2 tablespoons of dye salt per bottle. Screw on the tops of the bottles, and give them a good shake to mix.

Then, take your t shirt and throw it on the grass outside, as this part will get the surroundings dyed. Squeeze each bottle on to the t shirt, and turn it over to make sure it's evenly dyed. Leave the t shirt in a plastic container for 4- 24 hours, the longer, the better. Wash out excess dye under the tap and when the water runs clear, throw your t shirt into the washing machine on its own. Then simply take it out, dry it, and you're done!

The above was my result. Because of the way I twisted the t shirt, I got a pretty swirly pattern, but there is other ways you can do it as well. I did put a sachet of dye into each bottle, and this must have been a bit too much, as I had some remaining dye floating on top, unmixed, which explains some very vibrant dots on the t shirt, but they're barley noticeable.

All in all, it's a really cool thing to do as you will have a unique, one of a kind t shirt! The results are never the same, and you can use the same amounts for a few t shirts as well, as there is a lot of dye left if you're only dyeing one piece of clothing (I poured mine out at the bottom of the garden, haha). I hope my explanations were clear enough, if not, please dont hesitate to comment with questions! The dye does wash out so your colours do fade after you wash them in the washing machine, so don't panic. I would recommend to wash the clothing you dyed on it's own as well, to prevent staining other clothes.

I hope you enjoyed this blog post, and good luck if you are giving this a go!

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Gaby x

Zoella

So today I'm back to talk to you about one of my all time favourite Youtubers- the gorgeous Zoe Sugg, or Zoella. Youtubers have taken over the internet over the last couple of years, especially British Youtubers- and Zoella is in the midst of it all. For those of you that don't know her, she has a blog and a Youtube channel with over 4.5 million subscribers, in which she uploads beauty, haul and lifestyle videos every week. Her ever-growing audience spread their obsessions through Tumblr, Twitter and go crazy over her vlogs that she posts on her

side channel, MoreZoella.

I discovered the lovely Zoe at around September 2012- by watching one of her Primark hauls, and noting how incredibly pretty she is. She was then just an ordinary Youtuber, with nearly 1 million subscribers- however now, she gets the opportunity to be on the cover of Company magazine, travel to Dubai, Italy and the US, recieve amazing free stuff (everything from clothes to expensive makeup, not to mention all the presents her viewers send her), she is living the dream of an Internet superstar- something that none of us thought possible.

Let's be real- one of everyone's favourite things about Zoella is undoubedly her gorgeous, ombre, thick, long locks. Zoe is tiny in size, so her extraordinary long hair makes her even more flawless. 

Even though we love watching her show us what she's recently bought, or listen to her ramble about makeup whilst looking fragile and pretty in front of an expensive Canon and studio lights, when we get a sneek peek at her life through vlogs, blog posts or rumours, that's when it gets even more interesting. The British Youtubers tend to stick together, which boosts their popularity and keeps their videos and collabs hilarious and more personal. After months of er fans 'shipping' Zalfie- herself and fellow Youtuber Alfie Deyes- Zoe published a blog post verifying that they were together. 

Zoe does live a luxurious lifestyle, attending red carpet events and movie premieres every now and again. She has won a series of awards, including a Teen Choice Award. 

  

Working with DailyMix, the channel on Youtube that brings all Youtubers together, she has met One Direction (several times!), flew to Dubai and met Fearne Cotton, Alexandra Burke and many other celebrities.

Personally, I love Zoe to bits- she's charasmatic, bubbly and absolutely lovely. Her videos are always gorgeously made, filmed and edited, and I definitely hope she won't chop her hair off any soon! She's been a huge inspiration for me to start this blog, because it all began for her when she started a blog.

Thank you for reading!
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Gaby x 

'Average' - Body Image Pt 3

This is definitely something I've wanted to write about for a while- and it really, really has to be said, coming from a teenage girl, going through the time of life where appearance matters more than anything else. Ever since this came into the media, people have either loved or hated it, and just like always, this is my own opinion, and I'm not trying to force it on anybody. Fetch a cup of tea and a cookie- cos I won't shut up for ages, haha.


This is a Barbie doll. One way or another, us girls would have had a good few of these when we were young girls- to brush their waist-length natural blond hair, to stuff their little tiny hands into new pretty tight outfits, to guide them around our bedrooms that became their hottest shopping spots, to admire their undoubtedly beautiful faces, perfect makeup. I'm not going to lie, when I was in playschool, me and my friends would pretend we were Barbie dolls- we had Barbie diaries, Barbie watches, Barbie stationary, we would read Barbie magazine and wear pink clothes to death. Admittedly, we did want to be Barbies- but for crying out loud, we were 6 years old. I even had a 'Barbie' outfit- this consisted entirely of pink, and whenever I wore it I felt confident and pretty. Even today, wearing dresses and high heels gives me that very same feeling, but Barbie means not much to me now. I was a child, and I grew out of this phase, just like everyone else does at some stage.



This is a Lammily doll. This is rumoured to be the 'new' Barbie, and took the media by storm when the idea was first introduced. She is supposed to be the 'good' influence on young girls that play with this doll- she is based on the average height, weight, hair length+colour, and average shoe size of an American woman. She has a supposedly 'healthy' lifestyle, where she goes to work dressed professionally, keeps fit and loves animals. She wears minimal makeup and looks natural, dresses casually.





The Lammily doll was created using 'standard human body proportions', to avoid the increase of eating disorders and other body image related problems in tween to teenage girls. The Lammily slogan is 'Average is Beautiful', all in aid of making normal sized girls feel normal, they way they should. The Lammily doll is supposed to be their icon, the doll that revolutionizes the way girls think about their bodies.

Above are images of the ordinary Barbie and the Lammily doll, side by side. The Barbie doll is much more prettier than Lammily, undoubtedly- thin, fragile, tall body shape, long thick blond hair, beautifully made up face. Barbie has a sense of fashion and style, right from her minature shoes to the tailoring on her clothes, even to the colour of her tiny nails. Lammily, however, is much more curvier than Barbie, her clothes are simple, basic- her curves are much more clear, she has large feet, makeupless face and shoulder length brown hair.

Firstly, I 100% understand where the concept of the Lammily doll has come from. It makes perfect sence to me why it would be put in production, but I think the marketing scheme has been handled terribly. The Lammily doll is not the 'new' Barbie- it is simply a new doll put on the market, with a new idea and lots of talk about it. It has nothing whatsoever to do with Barbie. Why not have a go at Bratz dolls then too? Their heads are larger, they are shorter, wear more makeup and are more into fashion than Barbie is- surely they're the partying, hardcore versions of Barbie, the ones we should be having a go at for being unrealistic. 

When the Lammily doll does come into production, no one is going to buy this doll. Regardless of the kind-hearted concept behind this doll, no 5 year old girl is going to stroll into Smyths, drool through shelves of pristine, perfect, pretty Barbies and Bratz dolls and whatever else and choose the Lammily doll. 'Simplicity is Beauty' - that may be the case, if you're Cara Delevingne. The Lammily doll isn't attractive- she isn't pretty, her clothes are not in fashion, she is chubby and short and does not compare to the gorgeousness of Barbie. Regardless of the marketing plots behing Lammily, a child would never be happy with this doll. When I was 6, I was superficial- just like everybody else my age. It wasn't substance for me, it was purely style. If it looked good, had some pink, it did the job- and Lammily is the opposite of that. In comparison to Barbie, she looses in every category.

However, the slogan annoys me so much. 'Average is Beautiful' - fair enough, but is that to say that if I'm over or under a certain 'average' height, shape or size, that Ii'm not normal? What even is average in today's society? There is no normal, and there never was and never will be! Thanks to body modifications, plastic surgery, and even clothes, people wear whatever they wear. And to excuse my language, I don't really give two craps whether my body or what I look like is average or not. Average is not beautiful- believing in yourself, achieving goals, having confidence and expressing yourself through clothing or by other means is beautiful.

Barbie is a doll, a fantasy, a figment of someone else's imagination. She was created to be admired, to be called pretty, to look delicate as she sat poised on your shelf, not be striven to be. She is the perfect unrealistic version of a girl, created to be admired and looked at, not held as an icon, not idolised. If girls wanted to look like a Barbie doll, peroxide would never last for more than 2 minutes on a shop shelf. The Lammily doll sets the law for what is average and normal- and if we stick to what is average and normal, then creativity, self expression and other means of art will never thrive.

Remember this is only my own opinion :)

Thanks for reading!
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Gaby x

Body Image - Feeling 'Fat'

A good few months ago I wrote a blog post about Body Image, which was actually one of my first blog posts. I always felt that body image, body weight and looking 'good' is a touchy topic, especially when it comes to weight- especially when it comes to being thin.

I started this blog because I felt I had a lot of knowledge in regards to all things beauty and fashion- especially makeup, which products to use and which to not, my small hauls and the things I wear, because they're topics I'm passionate about. Obviously, I'm only 15 years old so I haven't been educated on any of these things, but I am interested in them and I do follow fashion trends.

There is things people can and can't wear, if they want to look good in it, stat. It applies to everyone- not everyone will look amazing in a bodycon dress and not everyone will look amazing in a skater dress, but that's just the way it is. It is life, for crying out loud- not everyone is A+ in a particular subject, and not everyone can run the fastest- it's the exact same with clothes.

Unfortunately, the minute something doesn't look good on someone, they burst out with the only conclusion that seems reasonable to them- 'I'm fat.' This is madness, oh my goodness- short shorts can't suit everyone, it doesn't matter what the scales say- your weight is irrelevant. People are different, their body shapes are different- and just because a leather skirt looks good on you, doesn't mean it will look good on me. Just because wedges look good on Mary down the street, doesn't mean they will look good on her friend who is the exact same weight.

There are body shapes, and magazines refer them to things like 'Apple, Carrot, Pear' and if you want to categorize yourself under those categories, it is completely fine. Reality is, that 'Pears' will not look as good with some clothes on as 'Carrots' do, and that's completely fine too. Some items of clothing don't suit some body types- for example, being tall and thin, with a dress that doesn't have a cinched-in waist, the dress will look like it's hanging off a hanger when I put it on. 

Being a girl that complaints about her weight, every now and again- because it is too low, keep it in mind- I'm addressing this too all girls that consider themselves 'fat'. If you feel you are overweight, then do something about it- eat a balanced, healthy diet, go to the gym more often- but hearing you complain bitterly about your weight and how 'fat' you look when wearing a tight dress is exhausting. Some shops make mistakes of catering clothes that will suit thin girls only, and that's a mistake too. Shop around and look for clothes that you love and feel confident and beautiful in- embrace your body type, and show as much flesh as you want to, as long as you're not giving out about your weight. Be realistic about things that suit you and things that don't - even though a lot of people tell me I have a so-called 'perfect' body type, there is still types of clothes I would never wear.

Remember, confidence shines through- and just because you feel you look overweight in a certain top, doesn't mean you actually are- and most of the girls that say they're 'fat', most of the time aren't. Your confidence is the most important thing, so wear whatever makes you happy- looks aren't everything- and that's coming from a fashion and beauty blogger :)


Thanks for reading!
My Twitter- @gabysayshey

Gaby x