Date day vlog with Fizzypuddle

                        So today I had a date with Fizzypuddle so I thought id bring you along.
                                                       

                                                         Chinateacups/Fashion Fox xx

Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer '13

Monochrome Stripes.

This season Marc Jacobs released his spring/summer collection, choc-a-bloc with striped patterns and pointed shoes the collection is a-wash with monochrome. 

It seems like Marc's main ambition with this piece was to take a simple yet classic look and revamp it for 2013. Striped petal-bottom shirts and monochrome striped co-ords are a new addition, all accessorised with a bold statement fringe and eyebrows.The pointed shoes and miniature handbags make this collection look more polished and Parisian whilst keeping the essence of the rounded monochrome clothes.He even used a horizontal stripe in alternating thick and thin lines to create a unique gradient pattern which draws attention to the models signature mod-style hair-cut.

  

This collection is truly phenomenal and every last detail has been perfect from the scalloped edges of tops to the cartoon-y play-fullness of the mickey mouse jumpers, a truly wearable collection that can be vamped up with neon accessories.

Iv been tagged by the gorgeous Amy of Cocktails in Teacups.
The rules of the tag are:

• You must state this tag was created by Megan at The Beauty Pier
• You must tag at least one person to do this, however the more the merrier!
• Let the person know you've tagged them in a comment on their blog.
• Title this post "Influences of the Internet TAG" 
• Here we go!

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1. 
   Did other blogs convince you to start up your own?   
   Well id thought about starting one for a long time because it helps with my uni applications but if any really made me want to start it would be: CocktailsinTeacups, IndigoButtons, A Blog from Blackpool, Essiebutton, Little Blog of Horrors, Polkadot Pink, What Peggy Said, What Laura Did and A beautiful mess.
2. 
   Have you joined a site because someone else in blogsphere did? 
   Nah, never anything like that, I just like to do my own thing and see what happens rather than do things cause others do. 
3. 
   Is there a tip/regime you've gotten from the internet that you now use?
   Iv learnt alot about eyeliners and skin rituals that i wasnt so militant on before but now everynight its like "i must take off my makeup and tone and cleanse", especially the " wash your face before you get in the bath so it doesnt seep into your pores" tip.
   
4. If your favourite YouTube/Blogger personality likes a product, will that make you buy it?Not really but if i was thinking of buying something and they gave a good review I probably would.
   
   5. What do you look for in a blog that makes you want to follow?
   The first thing that jumps out at me is always the layout of the blog (id never follow just for that but i think it helps), i always think its nice to look at blogs where you can tell alot of thought and preperation has been put in. As an aspiring writer im a complete word-a-holic so if someone has a nice writing style ill definatly follow.
   
   6. Have you ever been deceived by a product that you ordered online? (e.g you thought it would be pink but it was coral)I  dont usually buy online for this reason but its never really happened to me, other than clothes being too loose etc.
   
   7. Have promo pictures and press releases given you the impression that a product will be better than it is?
   erm pretty much just the rimmel london kate moss red lipstick, for me it was way too wet and slimy (which sounds gross but i mean sort of oily)
   
   8. Is there a product you could give a 'cult' status for being so good that you discovered through the internet?
   Alot of the 98% Naturalganics range from the body shop, i love it so much and it all smells so good!
   
   9. Is there a product you have tried and hated, but others have loved?
    Dream Matte Mousse by Maybelline, it just highlights all my flaws and clumps up in areas on my face and makes it look grubby.
   10. Is there a Blogger/YouTuber that influences your fashion style? If so, who?
   Zoella's style is gorgeous for make-up tips but i take alot of style inspiration from Ceedling because everything she wears looks so effortless and yet really co-ordinated.
   
   11. Is there a Blogger/Youtuber that influences your attitude each day/lifestyle?
   CarrieHopeFletcher influenced me to be a nicer sweeter person overall and it really affects the way people treat you.
   
   12. How much time do you spend on the internet daily?
   Alot because of my media work at college and blogging/tumblr/facebook/pinterest etc.
   
   
   I tag...
   Celia of Ceedling
   Dan of Blueskies
   Meagen of Meaganinwonderland
   Kirsty of IndigoButtons

Low Fat Low Calorie Tortilla Pizza!

This one came out a little burnt, but they are great trust me.

 Ingredients:

• Weightwatchers Tortilla's
• Reduced Fat Cheese (i had 90g over two pizzas)
• Pizza sauce of your choice (i had BBQ)
• Toppings you may like

Method:
Preheat your oven to 210 C.
Place the tortillas on a baking tray and add your sauce and toppings then cheese.
Bake for 15 Minutes or until the edges are a light brown (check on them at ten minutes to avoid burning).
Cut with a pizza cutter and Enjoy!

Per Pizza:
Calories: 250 Fat: 9g

Ins-and-Outs of: Vintage Store Shopping.

Vintage stores are popping up all around Britain and from my experiences today i can see why.

Today my sister and i visited the Blitz Vintage store in Spitalfields, London, with a 20% student discount and a high reputation amongst the Londoners themselves I had to try it out. The layout of Blitz is 100 times better than what i expected from a vintage store as most of my local vintage stores are very "search-through-a-pile-for-hidden-gems" where-as Blitz' items were all categorised according to style, type and label. Neckerchieves and scarves were in suitcases at the front whereas clothes and home-wares were in the back, downstairs are the sales (a real steal, i got a pair of brown leather loafers for £5) and men's clothes, shoes and bags. Although some items can be a little pricey (a particularly gorgeous leather backpack at £60) its mostly quite cheap and for what you get and the name brands its definitely worth it. After a couple of hours of aimlessly marvelling at the fashions on show i ended up with a Barbour tartan blazer with a suede collar and sleeve turn-ups for £30, A Denim with leather collar Levi Jacket for £38, Brown leather loafers (marked down from £35) for £5, and a pair of size 1 white converse for £20. Overall the quality of the clothes was top notch and there was plenty more in the store i would have bought had i had the time or money and its definitely worth getting yourself down there if you want some good name-brand clothing on the cheap or home-ware such as typewriters,bottles and signs. A small walk down the road took us to a large open market of food stalls, Malaysian pancakes and clothes, the stalls we stopped at were a sunglasses stall (very gaga-esque) and a cheap dress stall from which i bought two dresses i had seen in the high street store new look and for more than half price! all dresses were £12, another bargain added to the bags.

*Pictures will be uploaded shortly*