Sabtu, 30 April 2011

EXTREME SHOES

                                                     
                                                               Why do we love shoes??
                                                              They express who we are.
                                                 They make us feel better when we are down.
                We might not be a perfect size 2, but we can wear the latest addition designer shoes.
                                                     The make us feel young, tall and sexy. 
           
            Face it: Women love shoes. The love affair starts young and heats up over the years - as a woman's shoe closet grows exponentially, it doesn't stop there. Shoe-love is only enhanced by the magical powers of a great pair of heels. Whether they're stilettos, chunkier stacked heels, sky-high wedges or something else, high heels give women a few added inches and a boost in mood.
            Women’s willingness to tolerate discomfort, even pain, in the service of fashion is often chalked up to the desire to attract a mate or to rise a step in the social hierarchy. But today’s extreme fashions may have more to do with expressing power and control — control over one’s own body, and the power to use one’s body to draw the gaze of others.
           But how far we women can go trying to express ourselves or to be different.
I was on a mission searching internet to find extreme shoes out there. Let’s see what I found:

I found these shoes, strange form, weird angle. You must be a ballerina to be able to keep balance in these shoes. If these shoes express one’s personality, what would you think it would be?? To me, these shoes are not very flattering and hardly practical, but you tell me, would you wear these?






                               Love these ones. Airy platform filled with rose petals, clear stripes with attached fresh flowers . Dreams and fairy tails…Clearly,  these are not for work in the office.

                                                               
Fish flip flops?? Look smelly and slippery:-))))))
But definitely – lots of creativity.
Not sure I would wear these flip flops. You?





Doggy boots? Extra-ordinary, but wait a minute, what is there, in the right corner?
Do you need to pick up after them as well?:-)))))








hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Titanic? Building? Or just a shoe? Something deep inside makes me very happy knowing this is not a real shoe:-)
                                                 
                                                                                                                    
                                            

Sleepers that look like..........pair of dead rats...............They look cozy and incredibly scary. I guarantee there will be no rats around your house when you own a pair of these :-))))

And finally, the giraffe shoes. I wonder if anybody in a world will find these shoes attractive and actually buy them. Please let me know because I absolutely MUST see a picture of you wearing the giraffe shoes:-)
              On a serious note, what is ugly to me is not necessary ugly to someone else.

But between me and you: did you get a kick out of these extreme shoes? :-) If you want to read more of my  discoveries, follow my blog.

                                               
              Waiting for your feedbacks and comments. And if you have any question – Ask Erena!

One Year Blog Anniversary!

I want to say a huge THANK YOU to all my wonderful readers!

It was exactly one year ago that I decided to start my blog. After having read so many blogs,  I built up the courage to give it a go and start my own blog. I was a bit apprehensive to put myself out there because I didn't think that anyone would read it or that it would be good enough, but I am so happy I did.

I love sharing, reviewing and inspiring others, in the hope that I have made a difference to someone and put a smile on their face.

A few weeks after starting my blog, I ventured into the big wide world of YouTube and started my own beauty channel, which has also been very exciting.

I am learning so much and really enjoy it. I have worked with some great PR and marketing people that are so lovely and I am grateful for the opportunities they have given me.

Where to from here for DanniiBeauty? I am excited to see what happens next. I am looking forward to so many more opportunities. My passion is writing, sharing, beauty, fashion and inspiration. Ideally I'd love to be able to work from home and not have to go back to my public service job of thirteen years at the end of this year, but we will see how that goes.

For now I'd love to explore working more with brands, events, PR companies and venturing into freelance writing or media work, the list is endless. A girl can always dream!

One thing is for sure, the support and blogging community out there is beyond words. Its fantastic to see how so many inspirational and talented people can come together through a passion that we all share.

Thanks again for coming back to my blog and sharing this great journey with me, without YOU this journey wouldn't have been as fun or exciting as it has been. I love every interaction I have had with my readers, its great to be able to share information together.

Follow me on Twitter, Facebook, Youtube or contact me by email.

I am celebrating by hosting five great giveaways over the next five days, so come back tomorrow to enter the first great giveaway!

I'd love to know: Is there anything you would like to see more of on DanniiBeauty? Reviews? How to's? Tips? Lifestyle? What keeps you coming back?

Rusko Live In Toronto Part 2!

Photography By: Trevor F. Whittamore


Read More












Photography By: Trevor F. Whittamore

Kate: The day after the wedding

What a pretty outfit! I love her style.



Zara dress, LK Bennett wedges

Kate: The official wedding photographs




Photographs taken by Hugo Burnand.

Jumat, 29 April 2011

Kate: A McQueen evening dress

Looking beautiful again (but how thin?!)...


Skream — Where You Should Be feat. Sam Frank (Laidback Luke Remix)


This is a huge tune that was just released in the last week or so. Laidback Luke has remixed Where You Should Be, original by Skream. Going back to my roots of a more housier feeling, this song is just fun to jam to! Hope you all enjoy it! It's a great song to listen to at your Friday night predrink before going out!


Have a great weekend,


Social Talk.


P.S. Click Here to follow Social Talk on Facebook. 

Bass Cannon- Flux Pavillion





Recently heard this song for the first time and new I had to share it with you all. Thanks to Tom for showing me this gem of a  song. The opening rift leading into a heavy and heavier song got me so excited! Check it out: Bass Cannon By Flux Pavillion! 


Enjoy Bassheads, 


Social Talk.  

Royal wedding: Travelling in style

In a Rolls Royce...


And a horse-drawn carriage...


Then leaving Buckingham Palace in a convertible Aston Martin.


Volante DB6 MKII in Seychelles blue

The royal kiss(es)!

Congratulations!



Here comes the bride (in McQueen)!





Wedding dress designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen.

Earrings are diamond-set stylised oak leaves with a pear shaed diamond set drop and a pavé set diamond acorn suspended in the centre.

Tiara by Cartier.

Shoes are by McQueen.

Bouquet designed by Shane Connolly. The flowers’ meanings in the bouquet are:
Lily-of-the-valley: Return of happiness
Sweet William: Gallantry
Hyacinth: Constancy of love
Ivy: Fidelity; marriage; wedded love; friendship; affection
Myrtle: The emblem of marriage; love.
Nails: Blended colours including Bourjois "Rose Lounge" and Essie's #423 "Allure."

Hair by James Pryce and Richard Ward of London's Richard Ward.

A glimpse: The Beckhams

Here they are, arriving at Westminster Abbey for the royal wedding. David looking very handsome and a pregnant Victoria looking smart with a simple ponytail and interesting hat by Philip Treacy. 



William and Kate: The royal wedding details

It's just been announced that
"Prince William thus becomes His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge and Miss Catherine Middleton on marriage will become Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge." (source)





The schedule: 

8.15 - 9.45am The main congregation arrive at the Westminster Abbey
From 9.50am Governors-General, Prime Ministers, Diplomatic Corps, and other distinguished guests arrive
10.10am Prince William and Prince Harry leave Clarence House for Westminster Abbey, to arrive at 10.15am.
10.20am Members of Foreign Royal Families arrive at Westminster Abbey
10.20am James (Kate’s brother) and Carole Middleton (Kate’s mother) leave London’s Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey, to arrive at 10.27
10.25am Selected members of the Royal Family leave Buckingham Palace for Westminster Abbey, to arrive at 10.30am
10.35am Senior members of the Royal Family leave Buckingham Palace for Westminster Abbey, including: Prince Andrew, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Princess Anne and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence
10.38am The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall leave Clarence House for Westminster Abbey
10.40am The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Buckingham Palace for Westminster Abbey
10.48am The Bridesmaids and Pages leave the Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey
10.51am Kate Middleton, accompanied by her father, leaves the Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey
11.00am The service begins
12.15pm The carriage procession of Prince William and Kate Middleton, with a Captain’s Escort of the Household Cavalry, followed by The Queen’s Procession leaves Westminster Abbey for Buckingham Palace
12.30pm The Bride’s Carriage Procession arrives at Buckingham Palace
12.40pm Members of the Royal Family and Members of Foreign Royal Families arrive at Buckingham Palace
From 12.40pm Other guests for the Reception arrive at Buckingham Palace
1.25pm The Queen, Prince William and Kate Middleton and together their Families, appear on the Balcony at Buckingham Palace
1.30pm Fly Past by the Royal Air Force and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
Source: Marie Claire UK