Shank Buttons - GO AWAY!!!

It's all about beautiful coats...until they sew SHANK buttons on them.

Before I say anything, people who know me, know that I love Forever 21. The Forever 21 here in Birmingham is absolutely massive, it's basically a woman's playground. The store ambience is amazing and the atmosphere is so good, it's hard to leave the shop.

I recently purchased this coat from Forever 21 for only 40 pounds. Where else can you purchase a double breasted tweed coat with faux fur lining and antique hardware... for 40 pounds? And if you're lucky enough to still be a student, you get more discount.

I absolutely adore this coat, it's quite light in weight but keeps you very warm. I had to take it off the other day in 5 degrees celcius because I was feeling sweaty! The person I was with thought I went mental for 2 minutes. Anyways, it's a great coat until you see the BUTTONS. Can designers please design new buttons that don't have the little hook.

Shank Buttons

These buttons, no matter what clothing brand use them, ALWAYS come lose or even fall off completely. They are beautiful, but surely there must be a way to prevent these buttons from falling off all the time. Oh wait, I know... let the customers sew them on with extra strong thread after purchasing a garment that has shank buttons on them. NO, that's not how it works.

Seeeeeee, I wasn't lying.

Nike Wristbands

It's all about Digitalisation.

Just read this on Marketing Week "Nike ramps up Olympic digital push with activity app"

I don't think we can deny the fact that we're all consumers of the modern, digital world. We love having new toys that are touch screen, thin, light and highly functionable.

This new Nike Fuelband (Yes, not wristband...It's Fuelband) which goes on sale in May this year, allows you to track your movements when you dance, walk, run, swim. It also allows you to set targets and measures how much you move on a day-to-day basis. 

Users will be able to obtain feedback (either via Apple or Android devices) on their sporting progress.

Simple, yet innovative idea that people like me will want to get a hold of.

Visit www.nike.com for more information on this "fuelband".



Love/Hate relationship with heels

It really is all about "No pain, No gain"

At the beginning of a night out, a dinner party, a function, a date... I simply love my shoes. I love the way they make my legs looks 10 times more toned. I love how they make my feet look smaller than a size 6. I love how it makes you look 50 times sexier in a mini or a dress. Heels can make any outfit look amazing.

Ask me how I feel about my shoes half way through the night and I will SURELY tell you that I f****** hate everything about heels. I would most probably curse whoever designed heels in the first place. I'll be frustrated about the fact that girls feel the need to wear heels to look sexy, whereas guys stroll around in their vans and still look presentable. It's a nightmare!

I must say, one the most beautiful yet affordable shoes out there are ALDO shoes. They are stunning! Their designs are so eye catching, and really act like an accessory to any dress. However, ALDO shoes are probably the most UNCOMFORTABLE shoes I have ever worn. I've given them so many chances, but they keep disappointing me. Such a shame! I won't lie, It doesn't stop me from not buying them.

On the other hand, NEWLOOK shoes are just as wonderful and even more affordable. I'm a big, big fan of NEWLOOK shoes. I've got about 7 newlook heels in my room right now, and not one of them has ever caused me any pain. They are all gorgeous, and very, very durable I must say. And less than half the price of ALDO shoes.

I just don't get it...

It's all about... Percentages.

I'm going to keep this as simple as possible. How can someone write "EXCELLENT", "OUSTANDING", "DEEP UNDERSTANDING".... and still deduct 26 marks off your work.

The picture above shows what a lecturer wrote under "Achievement of Leanring Outcome". It all sounds quite promising. And then if you refer to "How this work might be improved" - there is simply no constructive criticism.

So, where have my 26 marks gone. Don't you feel like some lecturers are so bad and useless at giving you constructive criticism. How can we ever improve our work when all they write is "Well done, great, super work" It's so frustrating and I never usually complain, but because it is my last year and percentages count, It's freaking me out.

Teeth Whitening

It's all about... SPARKLY TEETH and SMILING.

I recently turned 21 and I really wanted to get my teeth whitened at the dentist. At the end of the day, I thought to myself... I rather have a nice watch, something I can keep and appreciate forever. But this whole teeth whitening thing hasn't left my mind. So shortly after arriving back in England after spending a month at home with my family in Malaysia, I purchased....

I've purchased quite few teeth whitening kits in the past, and for once I can say that I have seen slight differences in my teeth. No, your teeth don't turn 4 shades whiter in a week, that's just bull****. But i must say, it has done something.

Here's what comes in the pack: The accelerator tastes absoultely horrific! It's sour and very sticky, resulting it being quite difficult to get off your teeth without tasting it. The good thing is, the toothpaste tastes YUMMY. I love it! I wish I had a bigger tube of it.

Some advice and tips:

1. I've got a special mouthguard moulded by my dentist. Cost me about 95 pounds for just the upper jaw one. Just to clarify with everyone, I got the mouthguard because apparently I grind my teeth which I still think is a lie. My dentist however is convinced I do! So hey ho... Anyways, the moulded mouth guard allows the solution to react with your enamel much better.

2. I don't recommend spitting out whatever is in your mouth, it just makes you taste all the horrible chemicals. Take the mouthguard out, and immediately shove that toothbrush into your mouth and brush, brush, brush. Trust me, you won't taste a thing like that.


                                                                 HAPPY WHITENING!

Welcome

If you're wondering why I named this blog "It's All About What" and think it sounds pretty lame, I'll briefly explain why...

1. I quite frankly don't REALLY care what it's called. I just had to think of something on the spot and this is what I came up with.

2. I want my blog posts to relate back to the title. This will include stuff on fashion, advertising, food, sports, staying fit, succeeding as an undergraduate/ a graduate etc. 

3. Is it really all about Amy? - I don't think so.