Posh Peference

Hey Girls!



I know it has been a long time since I last wrote, but I couldn't find the right thing to write about. Untill last night as I was watching my favorite YouTube Channel (JuicyStar07) and found exactly what I was looking for!



Although,I have JuicyStar07 (also known as Blair Fowler) to thank for showing me a wonderful website that is now my addiction! The website is called http://www.boutiques.com/. Easy enough right? It is a free website that lets you create your own virtual boutique!! It doesn't ask you shady questions, just your email and if you want you can have that disabled.



Once you create your Boutique's name (and make it something fun! Mine is "PoshPreference") you get to take this style quiz to find out your own personal style. It shows two pictures at a time and ask you what one you like more. At the end it analyzes your answers and tells you what type of style you have depending on your results.



After that you can change whatever you want to...sort through pages of pictures ranking them "love" or "hate" and the ones you like end up on your boutique page!! I am still in the process of perfecting mine, so if you look at it I am sorry if it seems scattered.Still, I think it is a lot of fun!



SO! What are you waiting for?! Go make yourself a boutique!!



Untill Tomorrow,

Tori

Throw Away The Cookie-Cutter

Hey Girls,


What do you see when you flip on the TV or turn the page of a magazine? Advertisements. Adds have became so overpowering in America that it has a negative effect of many viewers. Sometimes subconciously. And more times than not it has a effect on young girls.


Lets be honest here, I admit to having seen Eva Longoria on the Pantene commercials and bought the shampoo because I for some reason thought I would get her amazing hair. But I can't...and Eva probably could not either without the help of her professional hair stylist. Thats the problem. Most people do not connect the two. And fortunantly enough for me I realized how ridiculous I was for buying the product for a unrealistic reason.


Thats what I am writing about today. You see beautiful men and women on Budweiser commercials, when typically the people who really drink it don't look like they just stepped off the pages of Vogue. Not that I have anything against people drinking, but if you are a mature adult that is one thing...if you are a 12 year old girl it glamourizes the not always glamorous.


On another note, In just about every clothing commercial the women are bone thin...literally. And when only a very small percentage of women are supposed to be tall and very thin due to body frame and stature it is hard to try to look that way. (especially when you are 5'4 with hips and a butt) Thank goodness I have gotten over my "I hate my body" stage back when I was in high school and now accept myself for who I am. I am not saying I do not have the occasional "there is nothing in my closet ..everything looks bad!" day but who doesn't? :) Thats just a girl thing.


What I am trying to say is that in order to ever be fully happy with yourself, you have to accept yourself. You can always stay fit to a helthy level and it is certainly a good idea to make wise decisions when snacking, but God made you the way for are for a reason. I am short and curvy...and I am not going to wake up one day and be tall and slender and I am completely okay with that. Because when your are confident it shows. And confidence mixed with humility is the perfect accessory.


As young women, we have to stop compairing ourselves to who we see in TV or Magazines. We have to start understanding that everyone is different and make good judgements towards what products we buy and for what reason we buy them. No one is perfect, and even the women in the adds have been airburshed and touched up multiple times to look that flawless. It shouldn't take people countless hours,computer editing and a professional make-up artist in order to get the "natural" look. Am I the only one who that confuses?!


I am so thankful for Seventeen Magazine and their Body Peace pledge. You can sign your name on the website and pledge to stop being overly critical towards yourself and start loving the things that make you an individual. I am also grateful for the amazing efforts Dove is doing to promote natual beauty! I just love their "real women" commercials!

Anyways, my point is that most of the media is brain-washing women into thinking they ought to look a certain way. However, when you look at some of the most famous Holly Wood Stars they are recognized for their individuality. Such as : Cindy Crawford-beauty mark. Kim Kardashian-super curves. Julia Roberts -huge smile. Sarah Jessica Parker-completely unique style sense. ..I could go on and on. The thing about these women is that they have taken what were given and feature it amazingly. That is what we should do...not try to be like them...but take what we have and be proud! Instead of hiding your curves flaunt them, instead of covering up your freckles, highlight them....love the way you look.
(Now, I am not an idiot and I know that everyone has their bad days but atleast try to be more positive!)

Please dont say "Well in your older post you talk about up and comming trends! How is that being an individual?" . I love style, trend watching and making them unique to me...that is who I am. It is something that makes me ...well me. In my mind there are some things I see people wear that I find ridiculous, but I don't have to wear it so I am certainly not going to say anything to them about it. Because for all I know, they could hate pearls and my favorite shade of blue! I can however guide you away from looking like "Great Aunt Lola"...but then again everyone loves her! Why? ......Because she is unique ;)


Untill Tomorrow,
Tori

"And confidence mixed with humility is the perfect accessory"
-Me

"I never think of myself as an Icon. What is in other people's mind is not in my mind. I just do my thing"
-The amazing Audry Hepburn

Spin Pins and Emi- Jay: Love Love Love

Hey Girls!

What girl honestly does not get excited when a cute new hair acessory comes on to the market? Not many . So I am happy to say that I have tried out two new hair stylers that I am pretty impressed with at the moment. They are: Spin Pins & Emi-Jays.

Twist it up! Time for Spin Pins!

When I first saw the creative little commercials for Spin Pins buy Goodies brand I was intrigued to say the least. I could not wait for them to come to a store near my area and I auctially drove to Wallmart and Wallgreens several times looking for them but never could find a pack. Finally, I found some at Target! I was like a modern Pirate who after weeks of searching found the treasure!! Racing home to try them out I ended up impressed with the twisty little acessories. At first glance I thought that there is no way two little pins could hold up my very thick and long hair. However, I was pleasently suprised. They work very well and perfect for a messy bun. Many people have told me that they have not had the same good experience with Spin Pins, and although they worked great for me thay are not for everyone. I think people's number one misunderstanding is that if your hair is not long enough for a regular bun, it is not going to be long enough for this either...the Pins might be great but they are not miracle workers!! Keep that in mind girls. I however, still love them :)

Emi-Jay!

I first discovered Emi-Jay hair bands this month when the manager at the little Boutique-like shop I work at heard about them and ordered some for the store. I immediantly went online to check them out and see what the rave was all about.

Emi-Jay hair ties were created by two teenage California girls who wanted to make themselves unique hair acessories. They went to a local store and bought lots of bands, jewls, and other crafty things and sat down to work. Apparently after several hours of mixing and matching they settled on a very simple pony-tail holder. They liked them so much that they started selling them at their High School and they quickly became a hit! Now Emi-Jay hair accessories are sold around America and have even been seen on Celebirites such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Aniston, Dakota Fanning, Jessica Simpson, Kim Kardashian, Heidi Klum, Cindy Crawford, Demi Lovato, Mariska Hargitay, Kristin Cavallari, Courteney Cox, and Miranda Cosgrove. They have also been featured in many magazines including O magazine by Oprah, Seventeen, Style Magazine, Marie Claire and Allure. And if that is not enough they were worn in Sex and the City 2, Gossip Girl, Sonny with a Chance, and The Hills! Now, all of this is very impressive but I think the most impressive part is that these two high school girls also wanted to make a difference in other people's lives, therefore a part of their income goes to multiple charities such as: Locks of Love, Toys for Tots, The Zimmerman Childrens Museum, Partners in Health/Haiti and Project Knapsack.

Our Emi-Jays recently were delivered to the store I work at and I of coarse bought a pack! They claim to not leave that horrible bump in your hair -you know the one you have after you have been wearing your hair up all day and when you take it down, you resemble a lion- but I still get the bump. So, in auctiality as far as Emi-Jays vs. a regular hair tie I would say there is not much difference. Although, they do not pull at your hair like a normal tie and look much cuter on your wrist :)

Untill Tomorrow,
Tori

"Fashion is made to become Unfashionable" Coco Chanel

"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live,what is happening."

-Coco Chanel

I could not agree with this quote by the lovely Coco Chanel any more than I allready do. I hear people all the time making comments about how style is meaningless & people should not waste their time thinking of such ideas.I am not saying what you wear is the most important thing and should take up all of your time. What I am saying is that it does have meaning. And when I look at those same people who talk badly of fashion, I notice that in their own way they are more times than not following a trend. Wheather they are sporting this years popular color of green or perhaps a cute pair of quilted ballet flats... it all started on the runway.

If those same people would look through history books, fashion and style have always been there, always evolving and always changing into what it is today-and what it will be tomorrow. What we wear has been important for a very long time. It is how we express ourselves and how we want the world to see us.

I know this is not like my usual post, but it is something I had to say.

Untill Tomorrow,
Tori

Matte Finishes, Loose Curls, and Messy Braids

Hey Girls, I know I told you about Fall 2010 Fashion trends allready, but this blog is going to be about the small stuff. You know, the details that can make or break a outfit you worked all afternoon to put together! In my opinion nicely manicured nails-and I don't mean you have to go to the salon once a week, but let there be no dirt under your nails,keep them filed and use hand cream- can make even a sweatsuit seem more put together. Also, I don't know of a single girl who has never had a bad hair day...we all do. But hopefully in this you will read of the up and comming hair & nail trends expected to arrive this Fall!

First things First: Hair

I have been doing my research and the trends I have seen on the runways are not very attractive and in most cases not street worthy ( not street worthy-by that I mean what might look okay on the runway but if you wore it to school...lets just say you would get some funny looks). Although, one thing I have noticed is that braids are still around. I love this trend. Because if your hair is long enough you can wear it in a cute loose side braid (Also called a Bohemian Braid). Or my favorite are the "Hippie" braids. I wear hippie braids sometimes to work when I have a bad hair day because for some reason they work good no matter what your hair decides to do that day! All Hippie braids are, are the small braids you form on each side of your head and gently pull together in the back in a clear hair tie.

Also, I know we have all grown to love the lose curls look, and thankfully the naturally chic trend is back this Fall!

Matte Finishes!

Okay, Okay, I honestly and not a huge fan on this trend, but I thought you ought to know. Matte Finishes on nails are apparenly going to be a hot nail polish trend. Matte Finishes are not shing like you are normally use to seeing and instead have a dull finish. They are pretty cute on other people, but I believe I will be sticking to the shiny gloss of my favorite OPI's.

2010 Fall Fashion:What to Expect

Hey Ladies,

This fall's fashion vaires from Military to White Tights. This is good news- no matter who you are there will be a style to fit your personality. I love the drastic differences comming up and have allready spotted out my personal favorites! Maybe you will too!

Forward March- Its Military!!

I know your probably thinking, "Wasn't military last season??". Although, the name remains the style has grown. It is now either aviator or army- navy or army green. There are so many ways to wear it such as:baggy pants, cropped jackets,and shearling embellished boots. My personal favorite out of the military is aviator, because of the sleek and sophisticated yet retro feel of shorter leather jackets and decorative gold buttons.

Button it up!

You might want to store your loose fitted flowy shirts away for a while because fall 2010 is all about the buttons. The trend will be seen from buisness shirts to elegant shirt dresses. But, in order to wear the trend correctly you must button your shirt ALL the way up. It sounds excessive but you can tame down the timidness with a cute short skirt, or play it out with a nice pair of perfectly crisp high waisted trouser shorts.

Snow White!

I know we are all use to grabbing our black or brown tights out of the closet come fall and winter, but this year the color is white. White tights are a fresh new start to the look this season. Its easy to wear. For fall pair your white (or cream) tights with neutrals and a cute pair of fur lined boots. Also, you can extend the look to winter by opting for lighter huges such as pastel pink, soft grey, or even a cream. Although, for this style statement you need to have some matcing shoes because darker colors can seem blocky (fyi: it can also shorten the appearance of your legs, and of you are 5'3 like me it matters!!).

There are a few other looks to be on the watch for such as the following:knee high socks, camel coats, sheer, and velvet. The ones I chose to discuss are my personal favorite top three. I can see them really taking off this season and auctially hitting the streets. It seems like this fall has a 70's vibe, and honestly I hope we move through this 80's thing we have going right now before anyone decides to bring back te fanny pack!!!

Untill Tomorrow,
Tori

One Animal Print Away From A Traveling Circus

I work at Specialty Gift Shoppe, and let me just say today was interesting.

As I was putting out the newest Ivy Jane fall blazers I noticed that someone had come into the store. I decided I should go over to greet her and see if she might need any assistance. Little did I realize what was instore for me just around the corner.

There looking at a clutch was a woman wearing so much animal print she could have competed with Barnum & Bailey. She was decked out in it from head to toe. Starting with her leopard cardigan, to her snake print camisole & pleather pants then ending with a matching leopard tote-this lady meant buisness. I dont' think I could have saw more animals if I was on an African Safari.

Animal prints are not a bad thing, but this lady had obviously went over board. There are only a few ways to sport the prints in a fashion that do not make you look like "Great Aunt Lulu" (You know who I am talking about. That aunt that everyone has who is always....hmm...eccentric).

Step One: Even if the animal prints are the same color it does not mean you can wear them at the same time. Nor does it mean that the "less" crazy one can be classified as a solid.

Step Two: Use them in small doses. If the Animal Lady who came into the store that day had been wearing a basic pair of trouser pants, a black camisole and then the leopard cardigan-that would have been acceptable.

I thought everyone would know the rules of Animal Prints...but apparently I was wrong. Although, I have to give the Animal Lady credit:she has her own style statement and is happy with it.

(But this is not the 90's and she is not Brittney Spears..so maybe she will give those pleather pants a toss soon!!)

Untill tomorrow,
Tori