Crocs... Fashion Foe Or Fashion Friend?

There is only one item that has dominated all summer and nope it’s not the horrendous British weather...! Crocs are sold in more than 125 countries worldwide in a range of different colours and styles. These shoes have become the pioneering item which are seen as "those comfy shoes to wear on holiday" OR WORSE just casually =|. From there light weight material and superior grip, these shoes have taken the world by storm!

Even celebs such as actor Adam Sandler, presenter Vernon Kay and Nicole Appleton have all been sporting the latest craze!



You can even buy "Jibbetz", which are shoe charms! I mean Links Charm bracelet YES PLEASE... Not charms for Crocs?! Who would have thought Crocs would have taken over the World?! They're array of colours, reasonable prices and not forgetting their comfort is what has helped establish the Crocs into a world wide "must have".



While holidaying in Florida in 2008, I had discovered this invention and I could not believe how many people actually had them, especially adults... they even had the Jibbetz! As I wondered through Magic Kingdom, I thought could this get any worse?!



Soon as I headed back to the UK every where I wondered, it felt as if the Crocs had taken over my life they were literally EVERYWHERE! To top this off , I have only discovered that Crocs have invented a BOOT!!! What happened to good old fashioned wellies?!



As much as I despise this creation (its social suicide!), I'll say one thing Crocs have shown me that even the most aesthetically displeasing item around can also prove us fashionistas wrong and be a best seller...

Well Done Croc Creators!

Geek Chic? YES PLEASE..

Fashion has taken a new twist this year as many of our fave celebs are dressing like NERDS!! Who would have thought the group of people that were the bottom of the social chain branded as science geeks and comic book freaks would be top of the class in the latest fashion craze?! Geek Chic has taken the world by storm even our fave celebs are brave enough to show the world they're Geeks and Proud!





Celebs such as Kanye West, Jay Z, John Legend and even the Nerd of all time America Ferrera aka Ugly Betty have rocked out the Nerd look and man do they look HOT! So what does this mean? Has fashion evolved to make geeks cool? I feel that the way fashion has progressed over the years it is easy to see that geek chic is definitely the best thing to hit the scene. The stereotypical view of how hanging around with geeks is "social suicide" has now changed and they have hit the fashion scene with a BANG!



The best way to go about this look is to get the perfect pair of glasses; people who insist on cutting out the lens from 3d glasses... DON'T DO IT! You can find a cheap pair from Primark for £2 or a really good pair for about £12 from Topman; brick lane and even Urban outfitters have a range of different types of glasses! Also Odeon charge you for the glasses now, therefore with this recession and credit crunch you got to save your dollars people! =) Usually the glasses will set off any outfit but if you want to go all out then here's a few tips as on how to achieve the best look:

Once you have your glasses, invest in a jumper vest or a cardigan and as clashing is very in all year around remember to clash! Prints with bright colors will work great as well as prints over prints add emphasis to the outfits i.e strips and hearts or ditsy flower prints and monochrome/metallic.

Next you need to invest in some oxford shoes... Yes that's right brogues are in yet again and will look amazing if you want to achieve the geek chic look. But they'll look just as HOT with some high waisted or tapered leg trousers with a plain top and a boyfriend blazer. Which means you can get the best of both! Tapered leg trousers with white socks will add to the "geekyness" of your look. However the trousers without the socks will give you a smart look if worn with statement heels, a lace body, minimal jewelery and a statement clutch!



Adding little bits like a bow tie (which clashes of course) along with duck tape around the glasses will set off the geek look as well as a satchel for all your belongings! And remember girls, pigtails with a quiff will set the outfit off & Guys just gel/wax your hair with a slight parting... Your Swagger will be on POINT!! ;)

I feel this is the best revolution to happen in fashion, I mean who would have thought all those years of being ridiculed at school will make Geeks the fashion icons of the year?!

NERDS & GEEKS YOU ROCK!!!!

Music Is My Muse...

Music ---> The art of arranging sounds in time to produce a continuous, unified, and evocative composition, through melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre. I believe that music is an important factor of life, i can't even imagine life without it =|.


From Rock to Hip Hop, Indie to Slow Jams.. MUSIC IS GOD! Ever since a child, I have always had a love for music.. I mean its one of the first things we encounter; plus these days the media plays a big part in this. A cousin of mine learned how to dance to Akon's Smack That... He wasn't even 1 years old LOL!




Bands such as The Beetles & The Rolling Stones Not Forgetting Notorious B.I.G, Tupac & RUN DMC have been a heavy influence on today's music. I can well and truly say I'm proud to be growing up in a time where artists such as Lady Gaga, DRAKE ( who i absolutely LOVE.. if he reads this.. CALL ME), Jay Z AKA HOVE AKA THE GOD OF MUSIC & Not forgetting Lil Wayne have made a HUGE impact on the music scene today.



I've heard many of my friends talk about how Tupac and Biggie have had a heavy impact on their lives. Both were lyrical geniuses & because of their determination it's made many artists especially Black artists break through to the music scene and do what they Love..



For me Drake & Jay Z are BIG influences to my life. Drakes lyrics are mind blowing he can Sing, Act, Rap & Look SO HOT IN A SUIT =). i shall be patiently waiting to see him in concert, which reminds me.. YOU NEED MORE UK TOUR DATES!!! Drakes mix tapes have made millions, His music is now known worldwide thanks to the power of youtube as well as this his recent album Thank Me Later went Platinum before its release! His music is soulful and edgy and by having Lil Wayne as a mentor has helped Drake to establish his own sounds which in return help fans to make his music personal and wanting more.

Jay Z is the musical God Of This Era. His lyrics are just outstanding, apart from this he can work a crowd.. Wireless, 4th July 2010 will always be one of my greatest memories as I got to witness an Artist like Jay Z put on a phenomenal show! Being in the presence of such a Genius was an absolute honor and i would LOVE to see him again!



The UK's Asian music scene has seen a big change. Jay Sean has broke through the stereotypical barrier by becoming a world wide star after being signed to Cash Money records. Like Tupac and Biggie have helped to evolve Black music, I feel that Jay Sean's break into the Worldwide scene has helped new up and coming artists such as Rishi Rich's Mumzy Stranger.


Music is and always will be a big part of life, I believe it's Genre's help society come together and make the world go round. Life without music would make the world a boring place, People who sometimes can't find the words to express their inner state of mind will always turn to music...

"When Music Hits You, You Feel No Pain" - Bob Marley