Oh to have her wardrobe!!

 

Blake Lively... otherwise known as Serena van der Woodsen in the Gossip girl series has a style I'd love to steal. As the face of the Chanel Mademoiselle handbag she can count Karl Lagerfield as one of her besties.


Not only that, I'm pretty sure she has an abundance of Chanel handbags that she didn't have to shell out for! Serious style envy going on...

This said, Ms Lively looks great in a simple white t-shirt. She has that all American look perfected. Blond locks and pearly whites complement her radiant skin. As Serena she is the envy of all her peers and this transcends into reality it would appear. Blake has been linked to some very handsome leading men since she shot to stardom.  The on screen romance with Dan in Gossip Girl continued off camera when Blake and co-star Penn Badgely started dating. That fizzled out and December saw her linked to her Green Lantern co-star Ryan Reynolds. The film wasn't too well received by critics with a very far fetched storyline. There is no denying, however that Serena and Ryan would make one beautiful couple!

                   

    

Whether she is dressed down in simple jeans and a t-shirt or glammed up for a Hollywood party she rarely fails in the fashion stakes! Short shorts that show off her colt like legs or beautiful long dresses that show off her height and slender figure. Hair, skin, body, beautiful clothes... it seems she really is a golden girl.
                                                                 

                                   

                                           

It may not be confirmed but I cannot help getting a little excited anyway. Upon hearing last week that Coldplay were in talks to headline Slane 2012 I squealed with excitement. I have been a Coldplay fan for a while. From the early days with 'Yellow' to the latest single Charlie Brown their music has always touched a chord with me. They are pretty hot right now especially since the release of the studio album Mylo Xyloto.

I was disappointed to learn that no Irish dates had been scheduled on their world tour but if rumours are to be believed they are eager to play at Slane. Even from watching music videos it appears that Chris Martin is one serious front man. He really gives it everything and his enthusiasm is contagious. Apparently he was impressed by the reaction of the crowd to Coldplay at last year's Oxygen festival.Hopefully this convinces them to return to the Emerald Isle and ensure Slane 2012 is one to remember!

A Timeless Accessory

Leighton Meester as Blair Waldorf

Had to put up a short post on this little beauty simply because I heart it that much. Tiffany keys are just gorgeous. I was lucky enough to get one as a present. I'm a girly girl, a complete sucker for anything with a heart print. As this is a heart and key combined I lucked out. Leighton Meester who plays Blair in Gossip Girl was filmed wearing one of the fabulous keys. They come in many different shapes and sizes ranging from silver to gold and rose gold. Some are simply beautiful studded with diamonds. Alas thus feature is reflected in the price. I can't wait to get my hands on another but I may have to wait a while!

January Blues

January is often labelled as a depressing month. Dark evenings coupled with darker mornings do little to lift our moods and apathy is the general consensus. Most of us are loath to return to the humdrum routine of work or college. The lead up to Christmas is filled with anticipation and it helps to have something to look forward to.The downside of this is that a return to the mundane duties of everyday life can be quite depressing.


The festive season often leaves us a few pounds heavier due to the tradition of pigging out during the holidays. This is not something to feel guilty about. Food and drink are a huge part of the festivities and why not! This said, the battle of the bulge is not exactly enjoyable. The spare tyre accumulated over Christmas is difficult to shift when Irish weather is not exactly accommodating to outdoor exercise. A conversation struck up as I waited in the bank the other day informed me that there are many of us feeling this way.


 The lady in question cursed those 'damn biscuits'. All I could do was laugh for I was feeling exactly the same. Sweet wrappers from selection boxes and tins of Roses litter trouser pockets, dressing gowns and for those who attempt to hide their sweet tooth wrappers are always to be found down the back of the couch! Great fun at the time but shifting those few pounds is never an easy task.The rain that has featured every day since January 1st shows no sign of abating. It may be time to start that dreaded detox or diet. Thinking about it is definitely the worst part. Once you have begun you will most likely wonder why it took you so long to start.

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Another thing that struck me this Christmas was how emigration has taken such a hold on our nation. It is no longer just an option for the youth of today but a necessity. Once I have completed my masters degree will I too be forced to look further afield to kick start my career? Considering the stories I've heard from those living in Australia and New Zealand combined with the sunnier climes perhaps this isn't such a bad option after all. Christmas abroad is not for me but January is the sun,now that could be somtething I could get used to!