Fashion and Fragrance

Hey hey, Bel here

The book Bella reviewed (My Wonderful World of Fashion) looks really good, and is something I am putting on my Christmas list (don't miss our Christmas themed entries towards the end of Nov and start of Dec). Bella also wrote an entry about a cool fashion website (Polyvore) which I have made an account on (Matrehadoll) and created a set (see below).

Also, about Demeter Fragrance...

I am loving the sound of pink lemonade and cucumber, plus a few others like apple blossom. (YUM!) They sound so refreshing! Snow also sounds very interesting. So now i'm going to tell you how to find your personal scent! (shame you can't try samples). Here's how: (it is so simple)

1. First of all, think about the smells in your life that you enjoy. They could be smells of fruit, flowers, or other things in nature (etc).


2. Keep these in mind when shopping for perfume.


3. When you are there, limit your choices to 3-4 favourites. If you can sample it and choose the one that you feel refreshed and calmed the most. If this is not possible (e.g. you are shopping online) read the descriptions and try to imagine yourself smelling like that thing. Which is the most appealing? Go for that one!

Good luck!

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Bel

POLYVORE

hi guys,
me again.
i would really love to recommends this site to you. it is all about fashion. you can make sets on your Favorite pieces of clothing, it recommends this best online shops to buy from according to your taste in fashion, it can be social, you can join groups and be creative. definitely worth looking at. it is also very mature so you dont look childish.
www.polyvore.com
xoxo
Bella

some sets you can create

My Wonderful world of Fashion...

hi guys,
i am so sorry i haven't posted in a while.
i would like to notify you of this amazing book.
it entertains you for hours on end and you get really good ideas, drawing skills and craft ideas.
its called my wonderful world of fashion.
basically it is a book that has sheets to draw on, look at, colour in etc.
it is totally worth looking at it.
it is my Favorite thing ever. you will never get sick of it
retailing for $25.95 you can get it at most book shops.
xoxo Bella

Demeter Fragrance

Have you noticed that many perfumes smell somewhat the same? This is because they have a strong alcohol base which often overpowers the actual scent. If you would like a scent that is nothing like everyone else's, than go to www.demeterfragrance.com. It specialises in very specific scents - for example snow (which was voted America's best fragrance in 2000), blueberry, bubblegum and rassperry jam (and hundreds of others). Some of the other more unusual scents are Play-doh, fresh hay, prune and Reese's peanut butter cups. The prices are very reasonable, and numerous reviewers have commented about how the smell is pretty much exactly the same as the real thing. Its so fun just to scroll through all their interesting flavours and read the intriguing descriptions. So log on to this fabulous site and have a look at the perfumes they have on offer. (I am hoping for one for Christmas!)

Would you rather smell like honeysuckle, pink lemonade or brownies? The choice is yours at Demeter Fragrance!

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Bel xxx

My day today

You probably already know that we have really cool lives. Anyway, moving on...
I would like to tell you about my day because currently I do not have any other ideas for a post. But my day IS interesting, so keep reading!
I had to get up at 6:45am (SHOCK! HORROR!). Anyway, that was because I had to go for a dance rehearsal at 8:30 in the morning. After the 2hr 30mins rehearsal I had a music lesson (both theory and practical). The instrument I play remains a secret (something you will never know...) MWAHAHA!!!!!!! So I was kind of looking forward to a Saturday when I could sleep in till at least 10, but thats not what was in store for me! But I had a fun, jam-packed day! If anyone out there is reading, tell us about your day!
Until next time
Bel

I love cooking (especially baking)

Hi people
I am writing about a great hobby I have (which is especially fun with friends): cooking (especially baking.) It is so great because it is lovely to see the food we can create and it doesn't have to be all complicated*- baking for example is so easy but the results are amazing! I love to bake sweet things for family and friends. We have a tradition where I make pancakes every week! I love to make desserts. Me and Bella have made meringues, lemon cupcakes, and orange biscuits (but we used a tangello). That's another great thing about cooking. You can adapt the recipe for it to suit the ingredients you have in your pantry and your level of experience. Like once I opened a recipe book and looked at a cake recipe. One of the ingredients was 'demerara sugar'. I had absolutely no idea what that was and soI just used regular sugar and I don't believe there was any difference with the taste! The best part of cooking is eating it after! (And seeing the satisfied, impressed looks on the faces of your friends and family!)
So if you're looking for a new hobby, try cooking and start with the simple recipes!
Until next time,
Bel

fave food - pancakes! OMG lol when i go to bella's house and we have pancakes i have like half of their ice-cream carton with them!

*when i said complicated i immediately thought about junior masterchef (those kids are amazing!)

Meditating!

Hi everyone

Today's entry from BEL is about meditating!!!! OMG lol we did so much at school. Anyway, meditating is soooooooo nice! It is super relaxing! So now you're probably thinking, sure its great but how do i do it? Here's how:

• I prefer meditating lieing down rather than sitting cross-legged. But its up to you - whatever's more comfortable.


• If you have a meditating CD, put that on and listen with your eyes closed.


• If not, search meditation music onto youtube and you're bound to find something you like.


• Make sure you're comfy and have what you need (e.g. pillow, cushion)


• Don't put the music or CD on too loud.


• Focus on every part of your body - from your eyelids to the tips of your toes. Think about your breathing and just try to relax.


• When you're finished, get up really slowly otherwise you might get blood rushing to your head (i.e NOT VERY PLEASANT!)

Now I bet you're thinking: I really want to do this but I have no time for such things! Meditation is not a kind of thing that you need to spend hours doing. Finding just a few minutes each day or every couple of days is very good - it helps to clear your mind and free it of worries.

SO try it!

Love bel

Post again soon xxx