TEENAGE DIRTBAG

A week ago today I turned 19. In celebration of only having a year left of being a teen, I thought I'd share some of my recent accomplishments with you, and things that I hope to achieve in the future - kind of like a New Year's resolution post, but a very late one.

1. Last September I began studying fashion journalism at university. This was quite a big deal for me as this is something I have always wanted to do, but I never believed it would happen. It was never made aware to me that fashion journalism was an option at university. I was told it was either "fashion" or "journalism" - never a combination of the two. I didn't want to make clothes, and I didn't want to write about the news. I wanted to combine them both and WRITE ABOUT FASHION. Now I can say, that I DO write about fashion and I'm loving it. Not only has being at university let me study something I love, it has made me more independent, as I now have to do all my own cooking and cleaning. I have also met some amazing people who I hope to stay friends with for a very long time. I hope that studying this degree will open up more opportunities for me in the world of fashion and that I'm not scared to take them!

FACE FIVE CHALLENGE TAG | BEAUTY

Today, I have decided to do a beauty post. Considering the fact that I have quite a substantial makeup collection, I honestly don't know why I haven't posted about beauty and makeup previous to this post. But nevertheless, here we go! This post is all about my basic 5 items that I use everyday.

The rules of the Face Five Challenge Tag:

1. Use 5 and only five products to create a complete makeup look

2. Each different product counts as 1 product

3. No palettes are allowed

4. Tag 5 others to complete the challenge

5. Have fun!

So here's my 5... 

A SIGHT FOR 4 EYES | FASHION EVENT

Most people spend their Valentine's either on a cute date with their partner, or crying into a tub of ice cream. I, however, did neither. On Friday 14th February, I was lucky enough to attend a blogging event at the fabulous Danish eyewear company CrossEyes in London.

CrossEyes is possibly the coolest eyewear brand ever focusing on style rather than price. I was especially impressed with the wooden sunglasses and glasses. With a varied range of colours and styles, there is a pair to suit everyone, and it's definitely value for money!

Set out in an equally stylish space, the company's staff were on hand to help and are clearly passionate about the brand and it's concept.

I am in love with CrossEyes and you should be too!

ZOOEY DESCHANEL FOR TOMMY HILFIGER | FASHION FOCUS

Zooey Deschanel. Actress. Singer. Designer?

I absolutely fell in love with Zooey as Jess in the hilarious sitcom New Girl. However, before this career defining role, she had supporting roles in films Almost Famous, The Good Girl, Elf, The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Failure to Launch, Yes Man and (500) Days of Summer. Quite an impressive list. But this kooky Californian truly found international fame in the form of Jessica Day. A teacher looking for a new apartment after breaking up with her boyfriend moves in with three guys, and becomes the 'new girl' in the loft. On top of all the awards she has won and been nominated for, Zooey also finds time to do music with M. Ward, creating the unique sound of She & Him. So what's next for this accomplished star? Fashion, designing a capsule collection for Tommy Hilfiger.