a bit of lusting after someone does wonders for the skin.

After ages of searching, I was finally able to get my hands on Garnier's Miracle Skin Perfecting BB Cream, in Light/Medium. Every store only seemed to have Medium/Dark left....for weeks and weeks! Very frustrating for someone as pale as I am!

I have been using the product for the last little while, and have completely fallen in love with it.

love it or leave it?

At the Godiva Chocolate Cafe opening at Harrods in London, Mischa turned heads. When I came across these photos of Mischa Barton, I couldn't stop looking at her outfit. Unfortunately, this wasn't an entirely positive thing.

there are three ingredients in the good life: learning, earning and yearning.

It has always been my dream to write. Specifically, to become a novelist. This is an art form I dream about, struggle with, and constantly work on. My dreams were vague until I finished my internship just before Christmas. It was that experience that made me realize just how badly I wanted to write professionally.

Suddenly, things feel like they are starting to come together in my life. The last couple of weeks have been hectic - wonderful, but hectic. I've been working and attempting to maintain some sort of social life, I've been writing non-stop as I complete freelance work, and have been editing the second draft of my novel.

There is another busy week ahead of me.

I am determined to balance everything. I want to make the most of every moment and each opportunity.

Finally, I see the future I want for myself. I plan to go after it with everything I am.

inspired by: victoria beckham - harper's bazaar china

Victoria Beckham is one of my biggest icons. I am such a huge fan of her elegant and classic style. She always looks polished and glamorous, no matter what she may be doing. When I saw her photoshoot from Harper's Bazaar China, I knew I needed to post about it.

I love these dramatic photos. The contrast of bright and dark colours works brilliantly. I also love the look in her eyes - coy in some, but strong and dominant in others. There is nothing forgettable about these photographs.

music is what feelings sound like.

Red carpet arrivals are often far more exciting than the actual award show. This was certainly the case once again, when it came to standouts on the Billboard Music Awards 2012 red carpet. Out of the amazing (and sometimes questionable) fashion, I had three standout favourites.

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other people may not have high expectations of me, but I have high expectations for myself.

Lately I have started running again. I used to run back when I was in elementary school - I took part in Cross Country every year, and in high school the running requirement was the only way I passed gym class.

Physical activity isn't something I naturally enjoy. I'd so much rather be sitting on the couch with a good book. However, being active is something I've been trying to make a priority in my life. I want to be strong and healthy instead of tired and grumpy.