A Grown Up Play Date

(Source: FGR)

Man Oh Man...

...Karlie Kloss is a mega babe!

 (Karlie Kloss by Heidi Slimane for Vogue Japan)

She was recently slammed by media critics for her editorial in December's Vogue Italia, as a result of the pictures making their way onto pro-anorexia websites. I've seen anorexic - and Karlie's body is far from it! Yes, her ribs are clearly visible but when I'm a slimmer version of my current self, so are mine, and let me tell you - I'm far from a 'dangerous' weight! Whilst she is very slender, her muscle tone is clearly evident - the result of exercise (she was a ballet dancer) and a healthy lifestyle. I think young girls with dangerous aspirations will take inspiration from whatever they can. Whilst print media does have an obligation to ensure they are promoting healthy body images, I think that there are far more dangerous images than this. Meisel's editorial is a work of art. Whilst some of the images are provocative, viewers must keep in mind that the angles used do play a part. When you compare Slimane's editorial with Meisel's, you can see a clear difference - so don't blame Karlie - blame the photographer!

  I'm not very good at expressing my opinion when it comes to what constitutes 'healthy body image' but I think Garance Dore says it best. Check out her blog.

White & Bright

I'm making the big first move out of home (well technically my second if you count a gap year in the UK). I can't wait to have an apartment to call my own; freedom to come and go whenever I please without having to account to anyone; choose the furnishings/food I want, and not have to abide by silly parental rules. 

Loving the all white theme. So easy to decorate and if you are like me and are constantly changing your mind and rearranging, then its easy to effect decorative changes! 

White Lace

(Source: FGR)

Let's Get Physical

Getting back to the gym after an extended holiday period is definitely a hard task. I'm over the first hurdle which was my first session back (absolute hell!) but now it's just a matter of getting my routine back. Alessandro has provided me with a little fitness inspo. How incredible is her body! So lithe. This editorial also gave me an urge to go rollerblading - perhaps I can revive the fitness craze?

Where will we end up?

I learnt some pretty devastating news earlier this week. An ex-boyfriend of a dear friend passed away over the weekend. Such a waste of a young, intelligent, prosperous life. I got me thinking about all sorts of things deep and meaningful. By choosing the easy path out, he is missing out on so many great experiences in life and leaving behind a big gaping void that his family and friends will forever attempt to fill.

If I could have one wish, it would be to have the ability to look into the future and see where I end up in life. As an organiser and planner, all the uncertainty and unknowns that go with life distresses me no end. I want nothing more than to know that everything will be okay. That I will end up finding someone I dearly love and who loves me in return; that I will end up finding a job that challenges and fulfils me; that all the handwork I put into uni will be rewarded; that I will bring about good and great changes and most importantly of all, that I will be truly happy.

But this wishful thinking is purely that... wishful. Instead, I will have to settle for what I know today (which sometimes doesn't seem like much at all) and trust that fate will carry me along the path I am meant to travel. After all, as my mother constantly reminds me, everything happens for a reason. I just wish I knew the reason - but don't we all?

Guess who's back...

It's been a while coming... But I'm here. Blogging is a very time consuming activity. I already manage to procrastinate enough as it is. I tried tumblr for a while, and then quickly lost interest in what seemed like one large popularity contest and a lot of photos of cut off denim shorts and cropped singlets.

It was time for a change. Or a swap back to my roots as was my case.  I feel as if I need an outlet. A space for word vomit - somewhere to bash out my frustrations on the keyboard. So I came crawling back, tail between my legs, to faithful blogger.

Here's to 2012, a year of great changes, challenges and happiness.

Stay tuned for my first 'official' post. . .