Tuesday 24 April 2012

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Love. If you think about it, love is a real deep topic for a lot of people, most people in fact. Near enough every song made nowadays is based on some sort of friendship/relationship, so it's advertised to the world, whether it be about a new, healthy relationship, or about a tear up, or heartbreak. I just thought I'd do something a little different and share my views with you, but just to get you prepared, this post is going to be a very long post.

What is love to you? Are you one of the many people who think that love is confusing, and think that it causes you to be under the illusion that you're in love, when really it's just yourself trying to find a new point of excitement in your life? Or, are you one of the many people who believe that love only exists in films and stories, and fairy tales? Or, are you one of the many, many people who believe that we are all too young to fully understand what love really is, and one of the many people who think that we can't say that we're in love, until we're much older..

Personally, I think that love is one of the most incredible, most beautiful things that anyone could ever find in life. I'm not quite sure to be honest, most of you probably think that I'm still too young to fully understand everything about love, but let me at least tell you what I think about it.

I speak for a fair few when I say that we all know that when you love someone, or when you are in love with someone, it makes you do a lot of crazy, bizarre things. You do a lot of things that you never even dreamed of doing before, you make sacrifices you never thought of sacrificing before, but then of course there is the part where you feel more pain than you have ever physically felt before. But, the best park about being in love, is that it makes you feel ever lasting happiness.Finding that someone that no matter how hard you try to fall, they will always be there to catch you, and pick you back up. And when you look at that someone, you know that they are everything you've ever wanted and everything you will ever need.

Love is when you feel like you're five years old again... this meaning ultimate happiness. You're smiling all the time, when you go to bed, and when you wake up again, and everything is just perfect, because you know that you have that one special person in your life that you have been so lucky to find.

A lot of people believe that falling in love, is like falling into a nest..

So, you fall into this nest, and you just sort of start to get comfortable there, you start to get used to it, and you get used to it's surroundings too, then after a while you get bored of staying in the same place, and doing the same thing all the time, so you basically just fall into another nest, and you start to fall deeper and deeper until you feel comfortable again, but you can't stay in the same place for too long, because you know that you're just going to get bored again, and the whole cycles just repeats itself again and again. But it's not that easy.

For me, falling in love is more like falling onto an eagles back rather than falling into a nest. You're flying on the back of this eagle, and it takes you to great heights, higher than you've ever been before, higher than you could have ever gotten to by yourself, and if for some reason this eagle disappears, it throws you off of its back, and whilst doing that you feel like you're throwing years of your life onto the floor. The impact hits you so hard, it leaves you with scars, that are going to stay there, I guess... forever. Sure, you may be able to fly on other birds backs, but nothing is ever going to take you higher until you find your way back onto your eagle's back. So even though it sounds crazy, I hope it makes sense when I say 'once you've found your eagle, hold on tight'.

Basically, don't waste your time in a relationship if it's not making you happy. I'm saying that if you and your boyfriend/girlfriend have had a fight and it's not making you happy, that you should just throw it all away, i'm not saying that at all, because every relationship has it's ups and downs, and it's perfectly normal to have problems in a relationship, that's why you work them out. If you believe that someone is worth it, and you know that they are worth it, then they are. To be honest with you, I think love is so much more than first impressions and physical appearances. Love is just when you know every single side of that person; you've seen their good side, their bad side, their angry side, their happy side... you have literally seen every side of them, you know all of their flaws, but you just see them as a person, and you love them no matter when. When you're with them, you just feel like everything is perfect, and everything is in it's right place, they make you feel like you have nothing to worry about in the world, You just feel lucky to have them, and you know that they feel lucky to have you too, and the both of you are just.. happy. I don't know how many times I've already said that but it is really important that you are happy.

You might not think that you are the prettiest person alive, or that you are the most amazing and most thoughtful person ever, but I can guarantee that there is somebody out there who does. When you've found that person, please, don't ever let them go. You need someone who will take you for who you are, without making any changes to yourself. You need someone who will be your best friend, who will be at the other end of the phone when you need them, or just to talk or have a laugh, or whatever it may be. You need someone who will love you, and make you happy.

There is someone out there for everyone, and I 100% honestly believe that. When you've found them, you will care for that person more than you care for yourself. They will be that someone who you will fall unconditionally in love with, in from which you love, not comes happily ever after, but starts a new forever.

Sunday 22 April 2012

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You shoot me down, but I won't fall by brthwck

top: black scoop neck vest
jeans: bleach super skinny jeans
shoes: black & white vans
bag: brown tan leather satchel bag
sunglasses: gold aviator sunglasses
jewelry: multi pink bracelets

This is just something typical that I would wear on a day out to town, down to the park, maybe visiting some sort of castle as a day out with my friends. It's pretty simple, but you don't need to go over board when you're going somewhere simple, and not doing much. I hope you like it as much as I do, I wear stuff like this every bloody day, haha!

Tuesday 17 April 2012

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I'm selling my prom dress from July last year (2011). I'm never going to wear it again so I thought i'd put it to some good use, and give it to somebody who's actually going to wear it. It's honestly a really nice dress, I just don't see myself wearing it again, and it looks really nice on as well. I'd really appreciate it if you guys could spread the word about this, or even buy it!

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Ghost on the dance floor. by brthwck featuring stirrup leggings

jacket: clean pu biker jacket
top: kiss tank top
leggings: ankle length leggings
bag: black buckle satchel office handbag
shoes: leopard print flat shoes
sunglasses: gold aviator sunglasses

I'm so pleased as I can actually create this outfit with the clothes that are in my wardrobe/drawers at the moment (apart from a nice top like the one above!). But I love this sort of outfit, it's just nice and casual, something you'd wear when going out shopping, or maybe to a gig or a concert! Love love love it, tell me what you think.

Friday 6 April 2012

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Changes. by brthwck featuring a waterproof mascara

bag: tan retro satchel
jumper: cable crew neck jumper
leggings: high waisted leggings
boots: chelsea ankle boots
sunglasses: black rose retro glasses
necklace: owl flower pendant necklace

Back again. I know that I said I was going to keep up with this blog but I haven't, and I don't understand why I haven't because I don't even do anything with myself (until September when I go back to college) so yeah. This time I bloody pinky promise that I'm going to keep up with it. I shall try and go out more, and take more pictures, but I don't have a camera so that's going to be quite hard. Disposable camera's it is!

This is a little outfit that I put together on polyvore again. I love this outfit, it's just an every day type thing, that you can spice up in so many different ways. Instead of Chelsea boots you can wear wedges, instead of normal leggings, you can wear wet look leggings etc. Lots of things that you can do. I hope you love it as much as I do!

Thursday 29 March 2012

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Fear is like fire. by brthwck featuring silk shirts


I've just discovered this site called polyvore. I don't know how many, or if any, of you guys use this site but it's great. Better way of putting outfits together rather than using shitty paint (which I do cause i'm not experienced at all haha!). So yeah, here's an outfit post. Some of the things on the posts will be waaaay too expensive so I've found alternatives, just in case any of you actually love my outfit ideas, and decide to buy the things I post.

Tuesday 13 March 2012

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miss selfridge black jumpsuit: find it here
topshop coral peep toe heels: find them here
topshop coral bag: find it here
river island necklace: find it here


Sunday Wishlist time again. This week, I would say that this outfit is something 'summery', and something that's very casual, but also could be used for a night out? It depends how you look at things, my style is pretty much casual all the time, whether i'm going out or not!

So the first item on my wishlist is Miss Selfridge's own Black Pocket Jumpsuit. I have literally been wanting a plain black jumpsuit like this for maybe, I don't even know, a few months? And as I'm (hopefully) going to start my new job next week, this is definitely without a doubt the first thing on my wishlist. I think that at £47, it is a little on the pricey side (for me anyway) but i'm hoping that when I purchase it, I'll think that the parting with my money was worth it!

The second item on my list are Topshop's Serenade High Peep Toe Platforms. These price at £85, and by the looks of them, I think that they are worth the money, I think they're absolutely gorgeous! I've never been too keen on peep toe shoes, but there's always going to be one of something that changes your mind isn't there?

Thirdy, is something from Topshop again, and it's their Perforated Crossbody Bag. Personally, I wouldn't normally go for something like this, but I think that it goes really well with the outfit that I've put together, because the coral lid of the bag matches the coral heels, and the tan/beige kind of colour matches with the belt of the jumpsuit. I think the thing I love the most i just that the colour's are contrasting each other.

And last but not least, River Island's own Gold Tone Multi Coloured Owl Necklace. Owl's have always been a favourite animal of mine, so I can't really go wrong with an owl necklace can I? I just think that the necklace add's a little bit of 'umph' to the look, sometimes without accessories, an outfit can look pretty dull. And for just £8, this little beauty fit's perfectly.

Tuesday 6 March 2012

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won't crack or compromise: luanna
autumn colours in the spring: plamena
only if for a night: lauren

Recently I've not really 100% known what I want to do with my life, at first I wanted to be a Hairdresser, then I wanted to be a Primary School Teacher, then I wanted to be an Administrator and then I wanted to be a PA! But after a lot of hard thinking, and thinking about what I really enjoy, I realized.. that it's fashion. I absolutely love fashion. I'm always looking at clothes, I'm always wanting to go shopping, I'm always putting new outfits together, I just love absolutely everything about fashion, the models, the clothes, the looks, the individuality, even the nitty gritty things about it. So in September I'm going back to college to do some studies (i'm not sure what yet) and then once I've studied in college for two years, I'm going to go to uni and study Fashion. I'm not quite sure which part of fashion I'd like to be involved in yet, and I'm sure it's going to take me a while to figure that out too. But I'll get there. I know I will.

Sunday 4 March 2012

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It's that time again, the time for my Sunday Wishlist. Every time I want to look for some new clothes, I always (out of habit) type in Topshop first, so I apologize that pretty much all of my wishlist's have had something in from Topshop. I shall try to vary my thoughts a little more in future (not that there's anything wrong with Topshop!). This week I've done more of an 'outfit' wishlist, and this is probably something I would wear on a casual day out in town, doing a bit of shopping, going for a coffee with a few friends etc. I hope you love the outfit as much as I do!


Tuesday 28 February 2012

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So this is Rimmel London's very own Scandal Eyes Mascara. I often like to try out different mascara's as I like to figure out which one's work best, and which ones look best! The Scandal Eyes Mascara stood out to me at first because of it's bold, neon orange glow. Upon opening up the mascara, I saw the thick brush which seemed to be covered in mascara, and this is something that I like because it means that my eyelashes will receive that 'fuller' look (which I love!). So, I bought it, and the day after I was already trying it out. It's very easy to apply, and it really does make my eye's look bold, and fuller. Over all, I shall definitely be buying this when I run out, and I will always apply it after putting on a first mascara. (just to give my eyes a little bit my 'umph'!)

You can get this from Boots, ASDA, Asos, I'd say most retailers. The price of this mascara is just £6.99, and I would say that it's definitely worth the price!

Monday 27 February 2012

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Terribly sorry that I didn't post my Sunday Wishlist yesterday! I was just busy doing I don't even remember what and I'd fallen asleep quite early! So you'll have to make do with having my 'Sunday Wishlist' on a Monday this week.

Leopard Pony Zip Boots from Dorothy Perkins. I don't know about you, but I have always been a big fan of Leopard Print. I have leopard print leggings, leopard print pj's, leopard print bed covers, everything! Not all at the same time though, otherwise I feel that my room can become a bit crowded. When I saw these boots, I instantly fell in love. They're pretty much zip up Chelsea boots, in leopard print. So these have been saved into my favorites and I shall be purchasing these as soon as I get some more money! I would pair these shoes with absolutely anything to be honest, they're definitely more casual so I'd recommend pairing them with this Rita Playsuit by Motel from Topshop. Just something plain to go with the patterned shoes, and then maybe add a black bag to match the shoes (as I always like to match things up!), so something like this Black Quilted Bag from Dorothy Perkins, and then also accessorize with a Leopard Suedette Jeans Belt, like that one, also, from Dorothy Perkins.

Just one this week, but I've got some good news, I've had a couple of interview's over the past couple of weeks, none successful, but I had a phone call from 'Subway' today (which I sent my cv off for about 2 and 1/2 months ago, so they must want me ha!) and they said that they want to see me Wednesday. So, on Wednesday I'm off to Subway to hopefully bag myself a job! In all honesty, I'd love to work at Subway until I go back to College in September, I always love myself a little cheeky subway anyway, so if you ever want one, discount's on me!

Saturday 25 February 2012

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I'm so incredibly sorry that my pictures are only webcam pictures at the moment, but my camera is broke, and I'm not getting a new one until mid next week. But i'm sure you guys can put up with a couple of webcam pictures, right?

This is just a little update on what I've been doing with myself for the past week or so. I've recently joined up to an agency called the EMBS Training Academy, and this is for Business Administration Apprenticeships, so I'm hoping to find one very soon. I did have an interview on Tuesday but unfortunately they picked somebody else. Nevermind. I shall move on and find something better i'm sure.

I've been to the gym everyday this week bar Thursday, so I'm feeling pretty fit and healthy at the moment, although I'm sure it won't last knowing me, I'm having a big Sunday Dinner tomorrow so whatever I've lost will most definitely be put back on i'm sure!

And that's pretty much it I guess. Last week, my Granddad and I had a nosey round ASDA, he bought himself some new shoes and he bought me that lovely pillow up there, it's so big and comfy, I'm going to have to invest in some more! There were loads of them, and I definitely had my eye on the Union Jack Flag pillow for sure.

Wednesday 22 February 2012

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blusher: rimmel mono blusher (£3.99)

Rimmel don't actually stock this blusher anymore, but this was Rimmel's Powder Blush in Misty Rose. This Rimmel Mono Blusher is the closest possible candidate I could find to replace mine up there, and they have a small range of other blushers and bronzers too that you can find here.

I've had this blusher for quite a while (as maybe you can see because of the state it's in!) and I use it every time that I go out. I will admit that I'm not too keen on the colour, as when I apply it to my skin, it comes out as a sort of pinky colour, but then sort of like a bronze colour too. I either like a pink blusher, or a bronzer, I'm not one for the 'in between'. I will say though, that when I have my picture taken with this blusher, it does come out rather pink so that's a plus! But in person, it does look quite dull on my face, so I'm afraid that this certain colour isn't for me, but it may be (and i'm pretty sure it is) more suited for others tastes.

Sunday 19 February 2012

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Here's just a little wishlist of mine at the moment, I'm thinking of doing one of these every Sunday, so you can expect a lot more of these! I've not been able to blog for a week because my laptop's been in for repair, but no need to worry, I'm back now and I'll be blogging (hopefully) pretty much every day.

#001: Cable Knit by Love from Topshop. I'm really in love with the colour of this jumper, as it's not normally (or never used to be) the kind of colour that I would normally go for when purchasing any type of clothing. Lately, I've liked to stand out a little bit so I've been going for brighter, bolder colours, and when looking through the topshop website, I came across this little gem and instantly fell in love with it. I'd most definitely pair this with a Pleated Skirt, something with a black collar, like the Black Oversized Shirt from River Island, or the ASOS Blouse With Apple And Pear Print. Then I'd top it off with a shoulder bag maybe, like the Pieces Feina Cross Body Bag in Black from Asos.

#002: Sequin Skirt Dress by Love from Topshop. I instantly adored this from the moment that I saw this. In my wardrobe, I literally have nothing remotely 'astonishing', and as soon as I saw this, I knew that I needed it to be in my wardrobe straight away. This is something that I would most probably wear on a night out, rather than out and about in town, so I'd pair this beauty with these Sicily Peep Toe Wedge Shoe's from Topshop, and this Leather Clip Crossbody Bag from Topshop also.

#003: Floral Mesh Back Flippy Dress from Topshop. When I'm looking through clothes, I always favourite the ones that I love most, and put them in a little folder for keeps just incase I get some spare money to buy them, and this was the first one that I favourited. To be perfectly honest, who wouldn't?! This is the dress of all dresses, I really adore it. I love the mesh detail on the back and over the shoulders, and I love the design of it. I think that you could wear this on a night out, and also on a perfect summer's day, made to fit all purposes. Overall, a definite yes from me. For this little number, I'd most probably pair this with a random, bold colour like a yellow/mustard or neon blue. So with this, I would wear these Suede Court Shoe's from New Look and I'd have to wear this Yellow Hinged Leather Satchel from River Island with it too, and if you can find one suitable to fit the outfit, you could add a blazer just to finish it off.

#004: Spot Flippy Dress from Topshop. When normally shopping out in the high street stores, spotty detail is far from my first choice, purely because I've never really liked the spotty kind of look, but when I saw this dress, I couldn't really just scroll past it. I've always been a big lover of the earlier years, when people like Marilyn Monroe and Bettie Page were still around, and this dress instantly reminded me of them, so it went straight into my little 'Favourites Folder'. I was also a bit skeptical about this at first, because I wear so much navy/blue already, i'm trying to back off it a little bit, but one more piece of blue/navy clothing couldn't hurt, could it? With this last piece, I'd pair it with these two items: these Sultry High Platform Courts (I always love a good pair of platformed heels) from Topshop, and this Cream Studded Clasp Bag from River Island.

I'm just hoping that now I've pretty much planned myself four outfits to wear for the future, I can find the money to buy all of them! A girl can only wish and hope, eh?

Thursday 9 February 2012

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A little update on how I'm doing etc. At the minute, I'm still a lazy bum. I sleep in till about 11am, wake up and get some breakfast, then lounge about the house all day everyday, but next Tuesday I have an interview for a Business Administration Apprenticeship. I am seriously praying that I get this apprenticeship because I really just want to be earning my own money, and looking after myself for once, rather than having somebody else look after me (money wise!). 

Business Administration (for those of you who don't know) is basically just organizing things for a company pretty much. I'll be the one answering the phone, making appointments, organizing events, paperwork etc. Stuff like that. It doesn't sound very interesting but I like to be quite organized most of the time, I love making lists etc so I thought that it would suit me well. The whole idea about an apprenticeship is that you learn all about the course you've chosen. It's a one year course and I'll be earning jut over £100 a week, so hopefully by the end of the course, I'll either continue to learn about it, or they'll offer me a full time job for their company.

It's a long shot away from what I originally wanted to do. When I was in college, I wanted to become a Primary School Teacher. Business and Teaching are two completely different things, but I'd still rather become a Primary School Teacher. It's not always about what you want to do, it's about what you're available to do and what's easiest to start with.

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This particular product was bought for me at Christmas by a friend of the family. I didn't really touch it for a few weeks because I didn't see it necessary but mid January I picked it up, and haven't stopped using it since! This is Avon's Extra Lasting Mascara and it costs £9.00, which I would consider a lot for a mascara, but it is great for it's price. Avon do have quite a nice range of different mascara's that I'll definitely be trying out in the near future.

The brush on this mascara is quite a fine brush, and when applying to your eye lashes, it shows. Your eyelashes look fine and long and it gives them a really nice, full, natural effect (which I personally prefer rather than the clunky mascara look). I think that it's quite a treat to have in your make-up bag at all times!

I've been using this since the middle of January and I would definitely recommend this mascara to anyone looking for something new to use. Once this bad boy's ran out, I'll definitely be buying some more.

Friday 3 February 2012

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So it's taken me a while to find the right type of foundation for my skin, and even now I still don't think that I'm using the right foundation. Max Factor Lasting Performance was recommended to me by a close friend who implied that the foundation was good coverage. Trying this foundation, at first I thought that it was amazing, I'd finally found a foundation that suits my needs, but after a while, it just wasn't working anymore.

I've been using this foundation for a fair few months now and to be quite honest, it's come to the stage where I'm not happy with it anymore. I need a new foundation. This weekend I'm going to scour the shops for a new foundation with full coverage (which I know most people don't like). Something that makes my skin look smooth and one-toned.

Overall, I'd say that this product is good for it's price, and it may suit other's skin, but it doesn't suit so well for mine. You can find this product in most shops, boots, ASDA, superdrug etc. Back on the look out for me!

Thursday 2 February 2012

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Who are you?
My full name is Rebecca Dawn Borthwick, I'm 17 years old and I live in Derby, United Kingdom. I use 'brthwck' for every other site of mine so I had no reason not to use it for this blog.

Where are you from?
I'm currently living in a nice sized, semi-detached house in Derby with my Granddad. It really is a rubbish little town, there isn't much to it at all. We've recently had our own 'Westfields Center' built in the town center though, so I suppose this could be pin pointed as the highlight of my little glorious town.

What will your blog include?
This blog is going to have a numerous amount of things thrown at it, things such as fashion, make-up, my day to day life, just anything that I see fits. It will mostly contain images of my outfits worn over the weeks (once I've purchased some new fancy clothes!). Other than that, just daily rantings about things I want to speak about. 

And why?
I want to start this blog up because I think that I can interest people, you know? Give them something interesting to look forward to read when they get home from work, or when they wake up in the morning. I always want to keep track of the things that I achieve/do as the years go by, and I want to be able to look back at the beginning of this blog in a years time and see how much I have changed. I want people to be able to respond to some of my posts (ones about my feelings etc) also, and I want people to appreciate the time and effort I'm going to put into running this blog on a (hopefully) daily basis.

So to anybody who decides to follow me on my journey, thankyou.