IS THAT BOB?

 Firstly, I want to say thank you for some of the great comments left on my previous post about the real woman debate. I'm not sure if I will ever really feel like a woman as opposed to a girl, there has just been too much negativity toward skinny women too. But, I think I may be able to accept myself as who I am - if only dogs like bones, then I will jut get a dog, or two.

So back to normal business. After over three years of growing my hair out of a super short pixie cut, and then a further 6 months of keeping it long for my sisters wedding, I have finally went for the chop and had a bob cut in. My hair now looks thicker and super healthy, but it really is going to take some getting used too. It isn't styled to it's best in the pictures thanks to wind and rain, but it gives an idea of how it looks.

What I do like about it is that, even though it is short, it can be styled in a number of different ways. I also bought some new real clip-in hair extensions, so if I feel like having long hair for the day, I can. I'm in snuggly mode with my outfit choice for a Saturday night in with plenty of food and movies...living the dream.

Fisherman Jumper, Matalan - Similar Here
Maxi Drss, H&M - Similar Here.

Have any of you guys went for a dramatic change to your look recently?

Gems x

REAL WOMAN?

This week I have been thinking a lot about the real woman debate. When a woman has curves she tend to be defined as a 'real woman', so what does that make a woman like me, someone who has the curves of a chopstick. Although I have a fairly rounded bum, that really didn't develop until my twenties, when I got lazy. Until then I had a very small boyish frame, and even now that I am 30, i feel more like a girl than a woman.

I understand that modern media does seem to set a lot of unattainable ideals of beauty onto young girls and that is not fair. But, is it equally fair to deem someone like me who has a small frame a 'twig', in a way, isn't that just as harmful, I would love to have curves, but it something that it an unrealistic idea of beauty for me to attain.

I'm sure plenty of people will be rolling their eyes and saying 'Oh it must be so hard for you' in their most sarcastic of tones, but when your being told left right and center that your not a real woman and that 'bones are for dogs', it can give you a negative body image if you are naturally thin. Thin or curvy, should not be the criteria for what defines a real woman...I'm just as real as you...I think!

Coat, @Republic from USC - Same Here.
Scarf, Next - Similar Here.
Satchel, Next - Similar Here.
Boots, New Look - Similar Here

Waterfall Shirt, H&M - Similar HereLeather Look Trousers, H&M - Similar Here.
T-Shirt, ASOS - Same Here.
Ring, DYO Fabulous Jewellery - Same Here.

I would really love to hear what you guys think of the real woman debate?

Gems x

AN OLDIE BUT A GOODIE

Thank god it is the weekend, it's been quite a busy week this week and I still have some work to do but on the weekend I don't feel guilty about doing it in my pajamas in a prone position on the sofa. regular tea and nap breaks are also the norm. I would like to have the weekend off, but by pocket is still recovering from the vicious beating it took over Christmas.

I found this old set of pictures on my computer and have not idea why it hasn't featured in an outfit post before, because it is one of my favourites. It has inspired me not to further wound my pocket and not spend money on any more clothing for at least a month (February is a short one after all). I realise I have plenty of gorgeous things in my wardrobe that I barely wear, including this cutie pie dress. In fact I have over two dozen dresses crammed in there....bad Gemma!

Skater Dress, H&M - Similar Here.
White Shirt, H&M - Similar Here.
Biker Jacket, Matalan - Similar Here.

 

Who else will be chillin' like a villain this weekend?

Gems x

DYO FABULOUS JEWELLERY WIN

How pleased was I when I won the first competition help by new jewellery brand DYO Fabulous Jewellery, in which I received an item of my choice from their amazing selection. I chose the Raw Peacock Ore Ring, because I just loved the rainbow of sparkles when it catches the light, its over-the-top size and the fact that it is adjustable to fit my skinny fingers.

The ring was sent out in a super cute pink pouch to protect is and with a lovely note from the team, congratulating me on my win...how sweet it that? I'm so looking forward to wearing the ring from this exciting new brand, I think it will look amazing with my little tartan dress.

Apologies for my old lady hands, but isn't it gorgeous!? I'm so excited for the next stage of the brand launch which will be a 'Design Your Own' section, where you can create a totally bespoke jewellery pieces, of your own design, using semi-precious stones and fashion elements. I will be sure to keep you posted, but you can keep up to date with all the DYO Fabulous Jewellery news on their official Facebook Page.

What is your favourite jewellery piece of the moment?

Gems x

WINTER STYLE WRAPPED UP

It's been a few days, I know, but I have been busy since I have picked up a couple of new writing contracts, one of which is writing about my first love...science. It has been hard getting back to the scientific style of writing after so much writing about fashion, but I am learning new things again, which is so exciting. Sometimes the hard work really is worth it.

It was the funeral of my boyfriend's grandmother yesterday and it may seem like a strange thing to say, but it was a lovely day. His mum gave a great speech about her that had everyone smiling and laughing on such a sad occasion, I was so proud to have been invited into such a wonderful family.

So that is my news, back onto the fashion. This is representing my winter style at the moment - yes it's cold, but I still want to look in the mirror and think, 'yeah, she's got the look', as opposed to 'there's a Gemma under all that frump'.

Midi Dress, New Look - Similar Here.
Denim Shirt, Glamorous - Similar Here
Over-the-knee Boots, New Look - Similar Here.

 

Well that is my news, what is yours?

Gems x

PRIMARK SPRING/SUMMER 2014

Who else is bored of winter? I'm sick of being cold, sick of waiting for buses in the rain and sick of styling my hair to perfection, only for it to be ruined in two seconds flat in gale force winds. I don't think I have had a good hair day since August.

And isn't everything so grey? It is like all the rain has just washed the colour away from the world and left a bunch of miserable faces and who can blame them...the January blues are setting in. Everyone is looking to tightening their belts, so that means there isn't much in the budget to add some colour to their wardrobes and brighten things up a bit.

Well thank god for Primark...their soon to be released Spring/Summer 2014 collection is bursting with colour, vibrant prints and super sleek shapes, all at bargain prices. Who needs designer, when their is Primani?

How amazing are those Versace-esque trousers? Get onto my legs...I demand you!

Are you a fan of the upcoming Primark collection? Has it got you yearning for summer? You can see the full collection on the Look website.

Gems x

NEW YEAR, NEW ME

Well it has certainly been an interesting and exciting past few weeks for me. I had a wonderful Christmas and my big sister got married - it was like a fairytale complete with Prince Charming and the castle. I was honoured to be one of her bridesmaids on what was to be an amazing day. My sister, Rachael looked absolutely stunning in her Justin Alexander wedding dress and I can't wait to see the pictures from the delightfully eccentric photographer.

Well I'm sure you're wondering if I am back to blogging for good? Well I would certainly like to be and I am certainly going to try, but when you write for other people's blogs and websites for a living, it can be hard to do it for yourself. It is a new year's resolution I hope not to break.

Another one that I hope to stick to is to make more use out of my wardrobe and to stop saving items of clothing for a special occasion that may never arrive. I have dozens of dresses that I never wear because I am wearing the same few pairs of jeans and few jumpers (I promise I do wash them from time to time).

Dress, ASOS - Similar Here.
Boots, New Look - Similar Here.

 Faux Fur Coat, Next - Similar Here

Have any of you guys made any new year's resolutions and have you already broken them?

Gems x