I'd like to Interview: AM-LUL aka Gala Gonzales

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Maybe one of these days I will bunch up the courage to do it. I mean, what is the harm in good old fashion REJECTION right?

Exactly.

Favourites by MANGO

Favourites by MANGO

hey, I have something like this!

wore it to prom

BADU

Fresh Feline Fo'sho!

Nero - Innocence

sister's favourite song, and now I like it too! :)

Hope ya'll do too!

Yay!

So............

I read through my emails every 2-5 hours and got a great e-mail from Brittany, saying that she is awarding....

TO ME!!!!!

I was like YAY! On account of having a terrible week, and getting into a fit with my boyfriend... but I wont dwell on that, cause this isnt a personal blog! But yahhhhhhhhhhh

So YAY! Thanks Brittany! MADE MY WEEK! -Highfive-

Now... to share 7 things about myself:

1) I have a sister, her name is Ninneru'a El .... but I call her Ninny!! :) She's 6 years younger than me and she is "not a crack addict" :)

2) My favourite drink as of late is GUARANA!! It is a Brazilian soda.

3) I buy a lot of my clothes from Thrift Stores. Cause Vintage downtown is a little too expensive.

4) I suck at guitar on Guitar Hero.

5) I love Mama Burgers from A&W

6) I am 5ft tall and wear size 5 shoes.

7) My name is Sharifa, and theres a city in the middle-east named Sharifabad - which is a little funny to me.

GoodLOOKS

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F(X) & Update

Found a nice photo of F(x) and decided to share it with you all! :)

Im quite busy these days, I have been writing a bunch of entrance essays and what not, it's a bit of a time consumer. I need to get a lot done before the end of the month, so I don't think I will have too much time to get on blogging for awhile. I am not saying you won't see anything from me, but if you don't... do not be surprised. Haha, alright laters!

I want..

a red everlast hoodie...

I had a dream about it last night.

My Biggest "Influences"....

Lisa Bonet

Lisa Left Eye Lopes

Stacey Dash (in Clueless)

Haha, I always loved wearing my hair EXACTLY like hers, and dressing "sophisticated" at the age of 8,9 and 10.

The movie "Waiting to Exhale".. my ABSOLUTE favourite movie, watched it thousands of time after school when I was younger. I know it was over my age limit.. but I LOVED Whitney Houston back in the day. BEST MOVIE, YOU HAVE TO WATCH IT.

Janet & Michael Jackson. :)

OBVIOUSLY ERYKAH BADU!!!

She was my LIFE when I was a kid, living with afro-centric parents.. EB was all up in my house.

I remember whenever I towel-dried my hair, I'd say "Look Dad I'm Erykah Badu." :P

GoodLOOKS

Song o' the day: Higher
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"Everytime you kiss him....you tastin' my pussy ! "

Seeing all these box braids and 90s flashbacks in magazines and whatnot... I fell through a time warp of old 90s movies. Came across this hilarious clip from the 1993 film Poetic Justice with 2-PAC and Janet Jackson. :)

Black people salon scenes never get old.

S.O: Embellished shoulder pads

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ShineOn: Shinyyyy 0_0

Givenchy studded shirt.

I can DIY this with some studs, and that lumber jacket shirt I have. The question is.... will I?

ShineOn: Natural Belle (INTERVIEW)

So...

I have decided to start a new segment on here where I interview some stye-savyy folks who either blog or just share their passion on the interweb!

I was nervous about this idea however, it was a good thing I started with a friendly blogger who I am very familiar with: Naturalbelle!

Her blog features cool stuff such as her Hair chronicles, fashion posts and even posts dedicated to her followers where she gives them a chance to briefly describe themselves in a "I see myself..." post. So without further delay ... here's the interview! This is my FIRST ever interview I've ever done independently - so bare with me ok?

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Name/Alias: belle

Blog: Naturalbelle (@blogspot)

Location.

London

How would you describe the overall style of your city/neighborhood?

London is pretty fashion savvy, so u can pretty much wear anything and no one bats an eyelid. I live in a very mixed culture, with a mix of carribean, Indian, African, polish, and many more so it blends to make quite a unique style

Where do you obtain your inspiration? What gets you interested in fashion?

I'm inspired by everything!! I love vintage! I love the 1940's all the way to the 70's. I enjoy the aesthetics old Hollywood glamour I love musical and films with grand costumes. I'm inspired by great women from Audrey and Marilyn to etta and miss Ross. I'm also inspired by other bloggers and my followers

Your favorite designers, brands and/or stores ?

I love the highstreet so I like Zara, Topshop, h&m and primark, I mix it with vintage stuff I find at markets and thrift stores.(ZARA , TopShop , H&M , Primark )

The most prevalent item in your wardrobe?

My vintage leather skirt from rokit it cost me £18

Most wanted item on your wishlist?

A McQueen skull pattern silk scarf, I don't Believe in pining over unobtainable fashion.

Up to three of your Most Played songs?

Katy perry fireworks, id rather go blind, etta James, and he's a rebel by the crystals

FAVOURITE OUTFIT!!

"my favourite outfit is a recent one it best reflects my style, it a mix of high street and vintage. And it has quite an old school silhouette( think the ronettes from the 60's)

(PHOTO OF The Ronettes - creditPAID:spectropop.com/)

the shirt is from uniqlo the skirt is vintage, the scarf is from blanco and the shoes are top shop x"

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Well, I'd like to thank NaturalBelle for this interview, and I hope you all liked it! Maybe next time you could ask what you would like to know or even suggest some people to interview! :)

TUMBLR.

Though I had a big Hiatus here.. I was fully active on tumblr - that addictive photo twitter-esque site!

So yeah, if any of you want to see more of me or take a look at my inspirations and random-ness....

Go on to :

sharzonthis.tumblr.com

:)

http://sharzonthis.tumblr.com/

ShineOn: Korean Dramas

So I was completely bored - mostly due to unemployement - and decided to take up some Koream drama. I heard some were good so I watched. Let me tell you: I GOT BLOODY HOOKED!

If anyone of you get the time, you should check these two out. Major addictive - even my boyfriend was hooked to one of them (Boys over Flowers).

You can check 'em out at Dramacrazy.net

BOYS OVER FLOWERS

Description: Jan Di is an average girl whose family owns a dry cleaning store located near the luxurious and well known Shin Hwa College. Jan Di meets the four richest and most spoiled boys known as the F4. After saving a boy from jumping off the roof of Shinhwa High School, she is admitted into the school on a swimming scholarship. Jan Di tries to avoid confrontation with the F4 at all cost because she knows what happens to those that stand against them. However, when Jan Di's friend, Oh Min Ji, accidentally gets ice cream on the leader of the F4's shoes, she's forced to declare war on the leader of the F4, Goo Joon Pyo.

Currently Airing | Year: 2009

Personal Taste (Korean Drama)

Description: Jeon Jin Ho is a straight guy who pretends to be gay to become a roommate to his female friend. His hobbies include organization and ironing, and he?s known for his stoic poker face. He?s a stickler for cleanliness, but he also has a talent for figuring out women?s feelings.

Episodes: 16 Completed | Year: 2010

KOREAN @ RANDOM.

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Thank you.

감사합니다. ( kamsa hamnida)

You're welcome.

천만에요. (cheon maneyo )

ShineOn: Shit I Cannot Afford

Reversible Detour Leather Coated Legging

$206.00

REVOLVE CLOTHING

Wardrobe UPDATING

Though it is January, you have to take into account that Spring is approaching. For me, March Break seems hella far away - and it is.... but for others February will ZIP right pass them and March will lay right in their lap. I went on Chictopia.com and noticed an article about 2011 wardrobe cleansing.

Things to ditch
Baggy or ill fitting jeans- Jeans are an essential part of every closet and are worn quite often therefore there is no room for jeans that are unflattering. You need jeans that will make you look good on your worst day when you throw something on. Baggy jeans are also a no-no because they are WAY out of style. Get rid of those 90’s JNCO’s and baggy cargos cause they are not helping you. Jeans TO own: A nice pair of flared jeans that fit your butt and thighs nicely with a good flare and a nice pair of skinnies.

Baby tees: Let me tell you I was a baby tee fiend and the kids section in The Goodwill was my jam. Now a days…..not so much. Baby tee’s were really hot in the 2000’s but now we’re making our way into the baggy era. Big sleeves, wide shirts and long sweaters are all hot right now and if you’ll notice really far from baby tees. It was hard for me to part with mine because I developed a strong collection with them, but don’t worry, you will feel better when you decide to get rid of them.

Flip Flops: Ok, this one is a toughie. I’m not against flip flops by any means, I have a few in my closet, but the ones you should get rid of are the ones that are worn out and have outstayed their welcome. I’m talking about the ones that have that stain of your foot on it or ones that the rubber is coming off etc. If you’re a flip-flop gal get a nice pair of good quality flip flops with some cute buckles or even a pair of gladiators for an updated and chic casual look.

Wife Beaters: I believe that wife beaters have 2 purposes…..to go under shirts that you layer with and the gym. There are many that disagree and that’s fine but if you have more than 2…..ditch them. You can use the space for items that are really great for 2011. I would replace these with a great sheer blouse which are really big for 2011.

Something you have more than one of: Going through my closet yesterday I realized I had abut 7 tank tops, 2 awkward cropped tops, 10 scarves, and 6 handkerchiefs all of which I didn’t need more than one of. It started to become ridiculous to me and I made it a rule for myself: Keep the one you like the most and get rid of the other ones. There’s no real reason for multiples of items besides a letting go issue (which I’m guilty of). No need to worry, you still have one. And do you really wear ALL of them anyway?

5 Essential items for your closet:
Little Black Dress (LBD): I’m sure you’ve heard it before but it’s’ a great rule to follow, evey girl should have one little black dress. LBD’s are great for events, dinners, cocktails with the girls, or even holiday parties. Get a little black dress that fits your body type and compliments you. Don’t be afraid to spend a little money on it because it will never go out of style.

Vintage tee: As an online vintage clothing store owner and thrifter of many years I believe it is ABSOLUTELY essential to have one vintage tee in your closet. Vintage tee’s give an edge to any outfit and can be paired with anything. I always like to get men’s small because it’s a little baggy but still fits. If the sleeves are too big don’t be afraid to roll them up to add a little shape to the top.

Trenchcoats: Trenchcoats are the perfect coat. You can layer them if it’s cold out or just wear them over your outfit. Some of them are rain resistant as well so you can wear them in any weather. Trenchcoats also look great with pretty much anything from jeans and a tee to a elegant cocktail dress, so why wouldn’t it be essential?

Platforms: Platforms are bigger than ever and they really bring an outfit up a notch. I strongly believe the platform has made its mark in fashion and is here to stay. Start off with a simple black or brown platform and once your comfortable with them you can start your collection. Jeffery Campbells are my FAVE but Steve Madden and even Payless have some good ones.

A pair of perfect jeans: Many people can’t fathom spending a lot of money on jeans because they can just get them at Kohls. I get it, I like a good deal too but I think everyone should have one good pair of jeans in their closet that fits perfect. Don’t be afraid to spend money on these either because they will last you a long time and make a huge difference in your outfit. If you’re one of those people that have a hard time finding jeans that fit perfectly, don’t be afraid of tailoring—it’s worth it. Once you have a perfect pair of jeans, you can wear them to a casual outing or even some formal events.

Where to shop for the Essentials:
Little Black Dress: Asos / H&M
Vintage Tee: Local thrift store/ Ebay / Etsy
Trenchcoats: Topshop / H&M
Platforms: Solestruck / Stevemadden
A Pair of Perfect Jeans: Revolveclothing / WESC / Luckybrand

Chictopians:
Platforms:
Marcella
TheHautePursuit
Love_Aesthetics
LBD:
Slumberdoll
Rosemud
Manxcat
Trenchcoats:
Irisanddaniel
Marcella
Golestaneh
Vintage Tees
Penelope’s Vintage
Annebeth
DisarmingDarling
The Perfect Jeans
Hallie Daily
Omayra
Style Pantry

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MUSIC

Let me tell you how.. well you already know I looove J-POP and K-POP.
So here's the latest of my faves: Nu ABO by the Korean girl pop squad F(x)




Love this song. I love all their songs really.

ShineOn: GoodLOOKS.

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songof the day: Chu~ f(x)

BIIG HIATUS!

Woah...

I was just taking a long hard break from this place. I know I only have 10 official followers, but I;ll try to get back on my shit for you and maybe even make this place better! (MAYBE)