ABERCROMBIE AND FITCH DRAMA

The first time I walked into Abercrombie and Fitch, I knew that would be the last time as well. There was nothing special and all I could see were skinny teenage girls walking around and picking tacky t-shirts. I really didn’t see the “hype” about this clothes brand when people wore A&F hoodies. I’m sure you have read or heard Mike Jeffries comments (CEO of Abercrombie and Fitch) about the store’s refusal to sell any sizes bigger than a large and only wanting the “All-American kid with a great attitude and a lot of friends” to represent the brand. All I can say is have you seen what he looks like?!

 

Come on now, does this man own a mirror?

 

Many teenagers these days have issues with their weight and it is all down to the media. Magazines have pictures of celebrities and I have to say all of them are skinny. But that’s just a small percentage of the big wide world. It doesn’t matter what size you are; as long as you are happy and healthy that is all that counts. The best way to stand out is to stop trying to fit in. Wouldn’t it be boring walking down the street and everyone looks the same?

Why would you want to buy clothes from a shop that judges you by your looks when you walk in? “We go after the cool kids," is what he quoted about the brand. "A lot of people don't belong, and they can't belong. Are we exclusionary? Absolutely." He may have ‘apologised’ but we know it wasn’t sincere.

 

 

~Y~

5 WAYS TO FEEL MORE AWAKE

It's normal for people to feel tired, be it studying for exams or waking up late. But when you have something to do, when you're tired all you want to do is sleep! That is not what you want!!
I know exactly this feeling and I know that this blog post will not only help students study for exams but also for people who just want to feel more awake in the morning. I have done many of these things and really think that it keeps me alert when needed.

1. Splash cold water on your face (minus the cat)

This has to be COLD water, not lukewarm. The cold water will make your face more sensitive and you will how awake you are afterwards. I have to say it's very refreshing too! Just do this a couple of times and you will feel perky afterwards.

2. Place spoons on your eyes



 

When you just want a "perk-me-up", place two metallic spoons in the freezer overnight. In the morning before you have to leave gently place the spoon over your eyelids. This is really refreshing and it definitely has a quicker effect than coffee! Simply press it on your eyes for at least 30 seconds.

 

3.  5 minute face mask

 

 

I have to say that this product is fantastic! Made from avocado and goji berry, you simply put the mask on your face for 5 minutes and then just wash it off. Once off, your skin feels fresh and smooth and you will feel more alert because you are looking and feeling beau-ti-ful!!

 

4. Fresh air

 

 

A change of scenary helps a gret deal in feeling less tired. Just walking in your back-garden or walking around your neighbourhood can make you feel awake by taking in fresh air. This is especially useful for students.

 

5. Crazy dancing

 

 

I love this method of staying awake!! I just put an upbeat song and just dance CRAZILY! Just make sure no one's around and just enjoy the moment of being you. By just moving you will feel very happy! If you've seen Easy A you will know how much energy you can actually get from one song!

 

 

So there you have it! My 5 easy ways of feeling more awake. I hope that helped you out.

 

 

~Y~

ONE DIRECTION ANNOUNCE 2014 TOUR

I have to say when I read this on Twitter I was excited (and still am a little bit). I was lucky enough to seem them this year and would love to watch them again. The concert I went to was fantastic! 

However even though they announced this, there was backlash on Twitter ( #onebigdisappointment) because not all countries where fans lived were announced as a tour location. But I'm sure they will be announcing more tour dates across the globe later on. *Fingers crossed*

I'm also sure that many Directioners will be at their laptops ready when tickets become on sale!

You guys excited for another tour? I know I am!

p.s. I'd love it if you pressed the +1 button fellow directioners.

~Y~

#onedirection #2014tour +OneDirection Fanpage Official 

MILEY CYRUS CAUGHT SMOKING A CIGARETTE

Pictures have surfaced of Miley Cyrus smoking a cigarette and eating fast food. Articles have scrutinised her of straying from her usual healthy regime such as doing yoga and eating healthily. Why do they have to make a person who is just smoking a cigarette turn out to be a bad guy. If she wants to eat a burger then let her. We all eat fast food so why does it make a difference if she does? After all it's her life and whether she wants to smoke or eat a burger is her decision to make.  

 

 

 

However there are some dedicated fans of Miley Cyrus who see her as a role model. They must understand that everyone is different. You can copy your idol such as copying their look or their hairstyle but you should NEVER copy them smoking just because they are doing it. It’s like saying: “If they jumped off a bridge, would you?”

 

Miley Cyrus is a talented and beautiful person and just because she has lazy days (like everybody else in this world) doesn’t mean that she is going off the rails.

 

Thanks for reading

 

~Y~

KNOW WHO YOUR TRUE FRIENDS ARE

Life is not like a movie.

Life is much more intense and it is hard to make the right decision when necessary. The main character of a film always has his/her bestfriend to count on in times of trouble.
But that's not always the case in real life. Us normal people deal with far more.

I believe that once you get older you face more problems; be it in a relationship, at home, at school etc. and you just want a friend to talk to and brighten your day knowing that everything will be alright.

Sometimes that is not always the case and it is hard to trust a person and knowing how they will react.... Do they understand what I am going through? Will they tell anyone?
I had a dilemna this week and all I wanted was to talk to a friend and feel better but in return they didn't see the "real" me and know straightway that something wasn't right. You must think that I don't have friends; I do (honest!) , but not that ONE friend to tell everything to. It's hard to know whether they will understand.

I believe that in times of trouble you will know who your true friends are and who you can trust in this world. I have definitely seen that. And once you know who they are, keep them close. However if you are feeling down and thinking that I have no one to talk to.... You do, they are just there in disguise. Your friends at school may not be the friends that you thought they would be but understand that this is a small part of your life and you will have many friends in YOUR future. It doesn't mean that people you meet will be your friends for life, you have your whole life infront of you to meet new people that understand 'you for you'.

So you may feel betrayed, lost or angry at people but understand that it WILL get better. Maybe not tomorrow, or the day after that, but it will. Trust. Life is all about dealing with different emotions and the way you deal with them. You don't have to please everyone, it is their loss for not wanting to know the real you. All of us in our lifetime will truly know who our true friends are when the time is right.


Have a beautiful day and smile

~Y~

PAPS YOU ARE THE REASON WHY THEY ARE NOT HAPS

Hello!

Today I came across an "article" which stated that Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis looked glum during their vacation in Spain. In my opinion I'm sure they are having a lovely time in the sunshine but do you know why they look glum in the picture? It's because the paparrazi think that it is fine to follow people around everyday and to take pictures right infront of them. Of course they would look glum.

You can't make up a story saying that they are glum just because they are not enjoying the scenary, it is the paparazzi that are making them unhappy which doesn't make it a holiday to remember (in a good way).

I think that you should only take pictures of celebrities when necessary, such as at a flim premiere or a book signing.... Just don't take pictures on a normal day out. Isn't it enough that you see them on screen. Let them live their lives in peace and respect it.

Of course you will get paparrazi that will be there just to cause drama. Remember the dramatic encounter between Justin Bieber and the paparrazi outside the London Hotel? No wonder the boy lashed out because he felt uncomfortable.

You see here they want a picture! See the difference paps?!

 

 



 





This couple have worked hard to earn a living. It is necessary to give them space from time to time and relaxation to earn themselves a well deserved break! 

 

Yes I understand that without the paps people would not know a lot about their idols and it is their everyday job but their is a limit of how to treat others.

 

What are your opinions about how paparazzi treat celebs? Is it fair? Let me know your opinions below.

 

Thanks for reading!

 

~Y~

SQUIDGY BROWNIES

Heyy there!


This recipe is quick and fun to make. It is great baking fun when there is no such thing as a "diet" and just something to share with your friends.

This fab recipe comes the one and only Mary Berry! Her baking skills are amazing and I hope that if she saw these she would be amazed as much as I was when I made them ;) 

I changed the recipe slightly regarding of what I had in my kitchen but it really doesn't make a massive difference to the original recipe.

WHAT YOU NEED (MAKES 20 PIECES) :

• 200g of butter
• 100g bar of milk chocolate
• 200g of caster sugar
• 4 medium eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla essence
• 75g of plain flour
• 25g of cocoa powder
• 100g of your choice of extras: milk,dark,white chocolate pieces, walnuts etc.
• A rectangular tin

METHOD:
 

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4
2. Cut your butter into small pieces and bash your chocolate into small pieces as well. You can bash your chocolate by keeping it in it's wrapper on a worktop. Place these two ingredients into a saucepan and set the pan on the lowest possible heat. By cutting/bashing the ingredients into smaller pieces allows them to melt quicker saving you time for best part.... eating. Stir the mixture every minute or so (don't let it burn!) until you have a smooth consistency of delicious chocolate. Place the saucepan on a heatproof worktop to be used later on.
3. In a mixing bowl add the sugar and the eggs. You may use a wire whisk or an electric whisk to beat the ingredients. Do this for around 2 minutes until your mixture looks slightly frothy.
4. Add your melted chocolate mixture to the mixing bowl and whisk it for another minute.
5. Flour and cocoa powder is then sifted into the mixing bowl. You should stir this mixture with a wooden spoon.
6. Add your vanilla essence and your favourite toppings. You should distribute them evenly.
7. Pour the mixture into your prepared tin and make sure it is evenly spread out and that the mixture touches all sides of the tin to knock out pockets of air.
8. Place the tin into the oven for 20 minutes. You can test if it is done by the skewer test. If there is still mixture on the skewer leave it in the oven for another 1-2 minutes... But no more that that!
9. Feel free to lick the mixing bowl during this time... Actually you SHOULD lick the bowl, it is highly recommended.
10. When it seems like there done, take them out of the oven and place them on a wire rack to cool down before cutting them into squares.

And so there you have it! They are so easy to make and it's sooo worth it. I normally keep them on the plate ( as seen in the picture) and place a plastic cover on top. But if you want you can store them in an airtight container and you can eat them within 5 days.

 

 

 The brownies I made contained brazil nut pieces and white chocolate (Milky Way) pieces. I honestly did not like the taste of the brazil nuts but others did. It may be that I am not a nutty fan and just like my brownies with chocolate pieces in them giving it a gooey texture. 

 

I loved baking these and they went down a treat!

 

See you next time

 

 

 

 

 

~Y~