19th Birthday

Today I turned 19 years of age - it's good to know I'm adept at keeping myself alive for this long. When famous fashion blogger Chiara Ferragni celebrated her birthday recently, she received flowers from Louis Vuitton and designer accessories, but alas I have not yet reached the stage when I'm entitled to such luxurious presents. In a couple of years time...? We'll see how things go.

Nonetheless, I did receive a few cards and gifts today, and hopefully I shall find more in my postbox tomorrow morning too. From my friend, Claire, who came to visit in spite of having an exam tomorrow, I was given Gok Wan: How to Dress, a style guide for women that should prove useful in furthering my knowledge in ladies' fashion. I also received some money from relatives that shall go towards this year's number one prize, a digital SLR camera. Having looked at the current makes on the market, I'll probably go for the more affordable Sony Alpha, but if there are any better cameras you would recommend, please leave a comment below.

But hey, happy birthday to me. I won't be raising a glass this evening (as I already downed a few last night!), but thank you to everyone who wished me today. I look forward to whatever the next year brings - hopefully happiness, love, and some sparkle of success.

Shopaholic Student - "The debt's worth it"

In the latest issue of Cosmo on Campus, the magazine poses the question of whether it's possible to be a 'shopaholic' and a student. The simple answer is yes, it is possible to be a student with a shopping addiction that leads to massive debt. But quite frankly, as the previous sentence inherently suggests, it's also messed up.

In the article, Cosmo has published opposing answers from two different students - Maddy Potts from York University and Katy Balls from City University. Both young ladies put forward well structured arguments, however only one is thinking sensibly.

The latest issue of Cosmo on Campus, available for free at your university now!

Sock Drawer

As friends and acquaintances may know, I have a lot of socks. I'm not sure how many exactly, but I would hazard a guess at several dozen pairs. I've been asked many times why I have such a multitude, and this is my answer: the same reason why some people go crazy for shoes, or why others go mad for t-shirts - socks are a staple item in nearly every outfit I wear, and only having a few mundane pairs just isn't enough.

A few examples of my not-so-mundane socks (don't worry, they are clean)