The Monster: Get Ready With Me - Work

It's after Christmas! Sales and more sales are happening everywhere. 

I currently have a temporary retail job to handle the sales period. Because more people are in the shops, you have to dress appropriately to handle the workloads but still look fashionable at the same time - especially if you're in a fashion store like myself.

Dry Shampoo. It's weird but ideal.
I never have enough time to wash my hair and I shower at night anyway so I use dry shampoo if I have work in the morning. You have to be really thorough with it, though, and be careful on what you touch after.

The shampoo sticks to your fingers and leaves white marks on anything it touches. This is what my brush looks like after I use it on my hair. Make sure you wash your hands before you do anything else.

I don't do much to my hair. I straighten the ends only since I pin it back anyway.

My hair is extremely layered so a straightener is important to me.

I pin my hair away from my face. When you're rushing around a store and talking to people, it's easier to see everything when your hair isn't in the way.
I also wear light make up only. This is so that it doesn't smudge during the day. You might be tired after a few hours but your face can't show it.

I love my job and I really hope I get to stay on after this season. I'm ready for you, January Sales!

Amazing Alex: 3 Outfits

Hi everyone! I know I haven't posted in the longest time. I'm sure most of you who read my personal blog know that I'm trying to overcome my addiction with Tumblr. I love looking at outfits I find on Tumblr.

I hope you enjoy these outfits as much as I do! I've been obsessed with Tumblr looks lately. (I'm attempting to be a Tumblr girl, so far, so good.)

I found these 3 outfits. These trends have really been falling into style: scarves, combat boots, and leggings/jeggings.

Want the look? Let's get the look!

Scarves: Charlotte Russe

Sweaters: Forever21

Leggings/Jeggings: Charlotte Russe

Combat Boots: Charlotte Russe

I was looking at Charlotte Russe's website and found some very similar pieces, if not exact. There are some other stores, I'm sure, but these are some of the ones that I came across. 

Thanks for reading!

Alex xx

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My 2D Bag

So, I went to the Clothes Show last Saturday. Out of all things, this has to be my favourite:

Bask in its awesomeness! I love it. I've confused so many people at school, at the bus stops and around the city in general. I use it for school because, believe it or not, it has all of the space I need.

I got it for £15 at the Clothes Show. I spent the rest of my money for clothes and make-up. This bag is usually not available in shops around here so I felt really lucky that I found the stall (it was near the entrance) at the exhibition. I seriously think everyone should have a bag like this and nothing else!

I also went to the Clothes Show last year and the year before that. One of my friends and I made two videos of the day last year and put them on YouTube so if you want to see those click here for Part 1 and here for Part 2. By the way, it's been a year since these videos were made and since then I did get my teeth whitened a little bit (first time I've told anyone) and I do apologise for the way I talk. They're the most random videos ever so don't expect to be completely entertained by them.

That's all for this Friday. Stay beautiful x

The Monster: Wrap Up

First of all, sorry for the bad quality pictures... My phone wasn't really ideal for this so I had to use my laptop which has a poorer camera on it.

Anyway, on with the post!

1. The fabric scarf! For the slightly warmer days of winter/spring, this scarf is ideal. The patterns on fabric scarves are really pretty.

2. The classic loop and end. Works with any scarf.

3. The scarf that's too long. I love my long scarves - I have three... They're really thick and super warm on your neck and chest.

4. The snood! I love my snood and I'm currently knitting another one that's purple and white.

 5. You can also widen the snood and wear it as a shawl during the spring. It adds a nice touch to any outfit and the front of your body will be so nice and warm after.

6. The one with the pockets. It's a little different, I know but it's pretty clever. It's quite long and will keep your hands warm as well as your neck. Just be careful you don't strangle yourself.

If you guys have any quirky scarves, I'd love to see them. I want one of those scarves with the hat attached onto them as well! Those look really cool.

The Monster: Outfit of the Day 22/11/13

I had an idea for this post. A really good idea. Then, I forgot to take pictures. Here's the replacement and sorry if it's not the best one I've done...

Purple scarf
Blue Top from South
Red Skirt from Next
Navy Blue parka from Tesco
Bag from Cath Kidston
Dunlop black and white hi-tops

It was a lot colder than it looks. Sorry this post isn't amazing but I did have an awesome idea...

The Monster: Autumn Style Spotting

It's the Autumn, guys!

Here are my style spots for this week:

T-shirt dress (the bottom looks like a skirt)
Miami jumper
Navy Blue parka
I was wearing tights but I took them off and then remembered that I needed to take a picture...
I also wore black and white hi-tops

White collared top
Patterned jumper
Black skinny jeans
Green converse hi-tops
And she was also wearing a baggy light blue hat

Now that the weather is warmer, everyone is layering more and more. 

I really like the jumper that my friend is wearing in the picture above. It's also making want to know how to knit. It's something that I haven't tried without help. When I was younger I had those knitting machines for kids and all it made was scarves and terrible hats.

The Monster: How To Be A Monster

Hey, guys! I know, I know - "What are you doing? It's not FRIDAY!... Also, you're not supposed to be home until Thursday..."

I wrote this before I left!

It's Halloween soon! My favourite time of the year, of course. Since I am "The Monster", I think it's only fair that I do a special Halloween post for you. In my opinion, I'm pretty good with make up and I do my siblings' make up every Halloween anyway (as well as my own, obviously).

I know that this isn't fashion related but I though it would be fun!

Now, let's all turn into some creepy as hell zombies:

You will need:

• A black eye-liner pencil. It must be a PENCIL.
• Dark red lipstick

1. Make sure your face is clean and completely dry if you've just washed it.

2. Using the eyeliner, mark out your face's creases and your jawline and smudge.
Go back into them and make them darker if you feel it's necessary.
On your lips, there should be thick black marks along the sides and bottom lip.
Warning! You will look and feel like an idiot!

3. Use red lipstick to darken your lips, chin and underneath your eyes.
4. MESS UP THAT HAIR!

5. Practise your zombie face.

Bonus tip: light shining directly on your face makes you look extra creepy.

I am actually planning on going as a zombie version of Dora the Explorer to a Halloween party this year. I think it's a nice twist to everything considering that I look like her (according to most people I know) and I have the clothes and make up to do this. Yes, I even have Dora's yellow socks and bracelet. It's a really weird coincidence.

I'll post pictures of that either here or on my own blog. :-)