Ok so now its summer 08!!!! yes finally! Ok so this summer the best thing you can do to look fabulous is take care of your skin!
Ok so lets get started:
CLEANERS AND TONERS: During the day your skin is exposed to all the dirt and pollution of the air; overnight, as you sleep, your skin is getting rid of waste. so it is very important to cleanse your skin in the morning AND the evening.
If you wear a cream foundation or base during the day, use a cleaser and toner at night and only use soap in the morning-- cleanser dissolves foundation better than soap does.
If you have dry skin, use a cream cleanse; is you have oily skin, a foam or gel cleanser is best. message your face lightly with the cleanser as you would with the soap. Pay extra attention to the nose, chin and forehead.
A cotton ball soaked in a gentle toner will remove any remaining traces of dirt or cleanser (If the cotton ball is too dry it will irritate your skin so make sure u soak it good). you may be tempted to wipe out that oil with a strong toner, but don't do it! stong toner can irritate and over-dry oily skin, making it secrete more oil! so a gentle formula is better. if your skin is pretty sensitive, dont use soap on it at all. instead, use and extremely gentle cleanser and toner in the morning and at night.
MOISTURIZERS: If you have dry skin, smooth on a lightweight, daytime moisterizer after you wash you face. Some moisturizers have UV protection, which is a great way to cover two bases at once! if you have oily skin, you dont really need moisterizer. just drink lots and lots of water and are careful not to use too many products that dry out your skin.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Prep: definition/ style/ how to look preppy/ and more!
SO EXACTLY WHAT IS A PREP YOU ASK? WELL HERE'S A FULL DEFINITION (compliments of urban dictionary =D go here for other definitions-http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=prep)
Prep Derived from prepatory - a completely different meaning to the word prep meaning home work in countries such as the UK - A prep has now become an extremely infamous label, many "preps" seem to be oblivious to that fact, but the term is still used, usually in spite of other people in forms of jealousy or hatred. Supposedly the definition of a prep is being complete hoebag with no sense of individuality whatsoever who is "out to get everybody".
Is usually completely self centered and is extremely conceited. Creates problems for other "clicks" "types" "groups" etc... by being completely slutty bitchy up themselves etc... etc...
Can be recognized by stupidity, illiteration, use of crappy language, using words such as "like" and "oh my god" and "totally" 10-40 times in one sentence, obsession to apply lip gloss 456 times in the span of 5 minutes, amount of money held in ONE purse, expensive and "preppy" clothes such as Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle, Hollister, Armani Exchange etc... , their desperation to keep slim ( aka anorexia nervosa )
Other Comments: Is very intent on being up to date with the latest gossip and bitching around the whole school, is very popular, usually hangs out with a clique of friends and/or has a posse of which will include 2-4 other clones, has connections with absolutely anybody and everybody with a high popularity reputation, Loves "cute" things but are actually completely bitchy.
Is usually anticipated to have sex. Is very worried about looks and style and if one is wearing enough make up, Is usually constantly using peroxide and tweezers. Most of the time, the prep will be a platinum blonde. Usually dates jocks/football players etc...
hated by most other labels such as goths nerds punks loosers druggies etc...
Ok So NoW ThAt We'Ve GoTtEn ThRu ThAt LeT's GeT oN tO hOw To lOoK (although being a prep is SUPPOSED to be because of where you're from but who cares anyways?! lets get to it!):
1.Get the attitude. An important quality of a prep is their ability to be happy, bubbly, and very social. Look on the bright side all the time and be happy with who you are, and encourage people to do the same. Be social; make new friends and practice being more outgoing. You can be the life of the party but still be classy at the same time. For example, if you are at a party you won't be anti-social or drinking like a drunk and slobbering all over the place. Rather, you will have nursed a drink, socialized and not be acting like an idiot.
2.Get your clothes from a traditional, upper class store. Get timeless clothes that will always look stylish. DO get brands such as Ralph Lauren, J. Crew, Brooks Brothers, Vineyard Vines, Martha LeWren, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger, and J. Press. Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle clothes are sometimes thought to be preppie, but they are more of a down-market, teenage look, which you should grow out of in high school .
3.Look fresh-faced. Not too much makeup, keep it light! Something to even out your skin, a little lip gloss, and mascara is all you need for everyday.
For men, a clean shave is a must. No facial hair, whatsoever.
Always smell fresh. Pick one 'clean' scent to stick with. Make sure it is not overpowering.
Keep your hair and nails clean and well-trimmed. Your hair should be natural or straightened if it is not nice-looking curly. Nails should be in neutral colors or have a French manicure.
Get the preppy style clothes. Just because you got some clothes from an upper class store doesn't mean they are preppy. Here are some suggestions for that type of clothing:
Khaki pants and skirts (the prep equivalent to jeans)
Polo and Oxford shirts
Tennis/golf/sailing inspired skirts and dresses
Dark denims or chino pants
Seersucker
Tea dresses and summer dresses
Rugby shirts
Jacquards
Cable-knit vests and sweaters, especially traditional cricket sweaters.
Patterns- plaid, stripes, gingham, polka dots, argyle, floral, paisley, nova checks, tartan.
Embroidery/prints- Nantucket whales, turtles, alligators, lobsters...
Bermuda shorts
Tote bags
Ballet flats
Flip flops
Pearls and dimonds are a good choice in earings and necklaces
Wear preppy colors. Bright and happy, like green, pink, light blue... nautical red, white and navy blue.
Tips
Understand the difference between looking like a prep as a girl and looking like a prep as a guy.
Play sports. Guys often participate in crew (rowing), polo, golf, tennis, lacrosse, swimming, squash, rugby, skiing, or sailing. Girls, try some tennis, swimming, horseback riding, golf, fencing, cheerleading, ballet and lacrosse. Staying in shape is a very important characteristic of a prep. Preps have toned athletic bodies and are never overweight. Remember, you want to look good in your new Lilly dress. So maintain a healthy weight by eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, and exercising.
The preppy look is basically a neat, well-balanced, put-together look that can be achieved by combining the right colors, patterns, and accessories. It is never trashy or overdone. If you want to look preppy with a bit of an edge, wild prints or a rather flashy accessory or two could work. Try cheetah spots - but only if they are balanced out.
Un-preppy:
Too much gaudy, tacky, flashy, ultra-chunky jewelry/makeup
Trashy, revealing clothes.
Too much makeup of unnatural shades (like bright red lipstick combined with purple and blue eyeshadow).
If you are moving towards a preppy look, it may be best to change slowly but surely.
Don't be fake. Remember to stay true to yourself. While following preppy guidelines, be careful not to specifically copy the wardrobe of another person.
If you are old enough to wear perfume or cologne, you may want to try Martha LeWren's 'double up' perfumes; they smell amazing, but subtle, and they come in sets of two, so you won't get de-sensitized.
You need to wear a foundation that matches your skin tone. Then find a lip gloss.
Dont forget to do this gradually, one polo top at a time. Also try changing over a long break, otherwise you may be called a poser.
NoW hOw To AcT:
1. Have a preppy personality. Preps usually are happy all the time, so be happy and bubbly. Be social and nice to everyone.
2. Have good hygiene. Shower every day, brush your teeth twice a day, keep your face free of blemishes, and keep your legs and armpits shaved.
3. Keep makeup light, but noticeable. Don't wear a lot of eyeliner, or none at all if you can, keep foundation light, (don't make it look like it's caked on,) wear a little lip gloss. Lip balm and lotion are a must. Dry skin isn't attractive.
4. Keep your nails clean. Paint them, and fix them if they get chipped. Preppy girls usually have French manicures or solid colored nails. Don't paint them childish colors either such as lime green or blue.If you bite them, stop.
5. Smell nice. Wear a light perfume that's not too overpowering, and stick to it. People will think you always smell that good!
Make sure you match.
Play sports. These are sports that preps typically play:
Tennis
Horseback riding
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Ballet
Swim
Running
Golf
Crew
Volleyball
Fencing
Gymnastics
Cheerleading (all the way)
Petanque
Get good grades. Be a good student. Preps are known for doing well in school.
Be optimistic. Be a friendly person that everyone wants to hang out with.
Eat healthy and stay fit.
Never, ever, ever, curse. It is very tacky. Don't try to look cool swearing
it can be very annoying and rude.
Always act sweet to everyone, no matter who they are. IF people are rude to you kill them with kindness.
tips:
If you make these changes all at once, people may call you a fake. Better to take it one polo shirt at a time.
Clothing brands like Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, and American Eagle are often considered to be fake or tacky. (Unless your in high school) These can work however, but you need to know what to look for.
Don't ever talk about money. Respectable preps never talk about money because it is ill-mannered.
Avoid flashy labels such as shirts that say "DIOR" or "A & F" on them. this makes you seem too flashy and you should stick to the basics.
Avoid purses that have logos all over them because it makes you seem, again, too flashy and that you are trying too hard, plus logo-filled items actually cost less than the items that aren't.Remember, less is always more.
Ears should be the only place you pierce yourself. Two of the places that are the biggest prep no-nos are bellybutton and tongue piercing.
Looking preppy means looking expensive. It's not about being perfect, it's just about making the world think you are.
You can look preppy without breaking the bank. Most preps might shop at discount places or thrift stores.
Don't use trashy language. It doesn't sound good, and can give you a bad reputation.
Prep Derived from prepatory - a completely different meaning to the word prep meaning home work in countries such as the UK - A prep has now become an extremely infamous label, many "preps" seem to be oblivious to that fact, but the term is still used, usually in spite of other people in forms of jealousy or hatred. Supposedly the definition of a prep is being complete hoebag with no sense of individuality whatsoever who is "out to get everybody".
Is usually completely self centered and is extremely conceited. Creates problems for other "clicks" "types" "groups" etc... by being completely slutty bitchy up themselves etc... etc...
Can be recognized by stupidity, illiteration, use of crappy language, using words such as "like" and "oh my god" and "totally" 10-40 times in one sentence, obsession to apply lip gloss 456 times in the span of 5 minutes, amount of money held in ONE purse, expensive and "preppy" clothes such as Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle, Hollister, Armani Exchange etc... , their desperation to keep slim ( aka anorexia nervosa )
Other Comments: Is very intent on being up to date with the latest gossip and bitching around the whole school, is very popular, usually hangs out with a clique of friends and/or has a posse of which will include 2-4 other clones, has connections with absolutely anybody and everybody with a high popularity reputation, Loves "cute" things but are actually completely bitchy.
Is usually anticipated to have sex. Is very worried about looks and style and if one is wearing enough make up, Is usually constantly using peroxide and tweezers. Most of the time, the prep will be a platinum blonde. Usually dates jocks/football players etc...
hated by most other labels such as goths nerds punks loosers druggies etc...
Ok So NoW ThAt We'Ve GoTtEn ThRu ThAt LeT's GeT oN tO hOw To lOoK (although being a prep is SUPPOSED to be because of where you're from but who cares anyways?! lets get to it!):
1.Get the attitude. An important quality of a prep is their ability to be happy, bubbly, and very social. Look on the bright side all the time and be happy with who you are, and encourage people to do the same. Be social; make new friends and practice being more outgoing. You can be the life of the party but still be classy at the same time. For example, if you are at a party you won't be anti-social or drinking like a drunk and slobbering all over the place. Rather, you will have nursed a drink, socialized and not be acting like an idiot.
2.Get your clothes from a traditional, upper class store. Get timeless clothes that will always look stylish. DO get brands such as Ralph Lauren, J. Crew, Brooks Brothers, Vineyard Vines, Martha LeWren, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger, and J. Press. Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle clothes are sometimes thought to be preppie, but they are more of a down-market, teenage look, which you should grow out of in high school .
3.Look fresh-faced. Not too much makeup, keep it light! Something to even out your skin, a little lip gloss, and mascara is all you need for everyday.
For men, a clean shave is a must. No facial hair, whatsoever.
Always smell fresh. Pick one 'clean' scent to stick with. Make sure it is not overpowering.
Keep your hair and nails clean and well-trimmed. Your hair should be natural or straightened if it is not nice-looking curly. Nails should be in neutral colors or have a French manicure.
Get the preppy style clothes. Just because you got some clothes from an upper class store doesn't mean they are preppy. Here are some suggestions for that type of clothing:
Khaki pants and skirts (the prep equivalent to jeans)
Polo and Oxford shirts
Tennis/golf/sailing inspired skirts and dresses
Dark denims or chino pants
Seersucker
Tea dresses and summer dresses
Rugby shirts
Jacquards
Cable-knit vests and sweaters, especially traditional cricket sweaters.
Patterns- plaid, stripes, gingham, polka dots, argyle, floral, paisley, nova checks, tartan.
Embroidery/prints- Nantucket whales, turtles, alligators, lobsters...
Bermuda shorts
Tote bags
Ballet flats
Flip flops
Pearls and dimonds are a good choice in earings and necklaces
Wear preppy colors. Bright and happy, like green, pink, light blue... nautical red, white and navy blue.
Tips
Understand the difference between looking like a prep as a girl and looking like a prep as a guy.
Play sports. Guys often participate in crew (rowing), polo, golf, tennis, lacrosse, swimming, squash, rugby, skiing, or sailing. Girls, try some tennis, swimming, horseback riding, golf, fencing, cheerleading, ballet and lacrosse. Staying in shape is a very important characteristic of a prep. Preps have toned athletic bodies and are never overweight. Remember, you want to look good in your new Lilly dress. So maintain a healthy weight by eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, and exercising.
The preppy look is basically a neat, well-balanced, put-together look that can be achieved by combining the right colors, patterns, and accessories. It is never trashy or overdone. If you want to look preppy with a bit of an edge, wild prints or a rather flashy accessory or two could work. Try cheetah spots - but only if they are balanced out.
Un-preppy:
Too much gaudy, tacky, flashy, ultra-chunky jewelry/makeup
Trashy, revealing clothes.
Too much makeup of unnatural shades (like bright red lipstick combined with purple and blue eyeshadow).
If you are moving towards a preppy look, it may be best to change slowly but surely.
Don't be fake. Remember to stay true to yourself. While following preppy guidelines, be careful not to specifically copy the wardrobe of another person.
If you are old enough to wear perfume or cologne, you may want to try Martha LeWren's 'double up' perfumes; they smell amazing, but subtle, and they come in sets of two, so you won't get de-sensitized.
You need to wear a foundation that matches your skin tone. Then find a lip gloss.
Dont forget to do this gradually, one polo top at a time. Also try changing over a long break, otherwise you may be called a poser.
NoW hOw To AcT:
1. Have a preppy personality. Preps usually are happy all the time, so be happy and bubbly. Be social and nice to everyone.
2. Have good hygiene. Shower every day, brush your teeth twice a day, keep your face free of blemishes, and keep your legs and armpits shaved.
3. Keep makeup light, but noticeable. Don't wear a lot of eyeliner, or none at all if you can, keep foundation light, (don't make it look like it's caked on,) wear a little lip gloss. Lip balm and lotion are a must. Dry skin isn't attractive.
4. Keep your nails clean. Paint them, and fix them if they get chipped. Preppy girls usually have French manicures or solid colored nails. Don't paint them childish colors either such as lime green or blue.If you bite them, stop.
5. Smell nice. Wear a light perfume that's not too overpowering, and stick to it. People will think you always smell that good!
Make sure you match.
Play sports. These are sports that preps typically play:
Tennis
Horseback riding
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Ballet
Swim
Running
Golf
Crew
Volleyball
Fencing
Gymnastics
Cheerleading (all the way)
Petanque
Get good grades. Be a good student. Preps are known for doing well in school.
Be optimistic. Be a friendly person that everyone wants to hang out with.
Eat healthy and stay fit.
Never, ever, ever, curse. It is very tacky. Don't try to look cool swearing
it can be very annoying and rude.
Always act sweet to everyone, no matter who they are. IF people are rude to you kill them with kindness.
tips:
If you make these changes all at once, people may call you a fake. Better to take it one polo shirt at a time.
Clothing brands like Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, and American Eagle are often considered to be fake or tacky. (Unless your in high school) These can work however, but you need to know what to look for.
Don't ever talk about money. Respectable preps never talk about money because it is ill-mannered.
Avoid flashy labels such as shirts that say "DIOR" or "A & F" on them. this makes you seem too flashy and you should stick to the basics.
Avoid purses that have logos all over them because it makes you seem, again, too flashy and that you are trying too hard, plus logo-filled items actually cost less than the items that aren't.Remember, less is always more.
Ears should be the only place you pierce yourself. Two of the places that are the biggest prep no-nos are bellybutton and tongue piercing.
Looking preppy means looking expensive. It's not about being perfect, it's just about making the world think you are.
You can look preppy without breaking the bank. Most preps might shop at discount places or thrift stores.
Don't use trashy language. It doesn't sound good, and can give you a bad reputation.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
EmO: definition/style/how to look emo/pics
So what exactly is EMO? This is actually a very good question because the meaning of Emo is often misunderstood (as they say they are =\)
SO HERE IT IS: In the early 90s there was a movement in the hardcore genre that came to be known as "Emotive Hardcore," spearheaded by Rites Of Spring. Harder-core-than-thou kids, who swore by Dischord Records a la Minor Threat, actually coined the term "Emo" as something of a put-down for the kids who really liked Rites Of Spring, Indian Summer and this new wave of "Emotive" Hardcore bands. That's right, "Emo" was once not something kids called themselves. The field exploded outwards from there - Level-Plane Records has always been the most famous Emo label. Acts like Yaphet Kotto, I Hate Myself, Saetia, Hot Cross, A Day In Black And White, Funeral Diner, I Would Set Myself On Fire For You, You And I, and hosts of others came in the next decade. Most emo bands have since broken up, but there's still the occasional hold-out (again, the majority of Level-Plane Records' roster has been a procession of emo acts). Like most DIY hardcore/punk of the time, a majority found its way onto vinyl and not much else. Some people consider bands like Fugazi, and later Sunny Day Real Estate, which some people may question.
Often, more recently, this gets intertwined with post-hardcore, and understandably so - that's nothing to make an issue of, since well shit, at least it's close.
Since the late 90s, though, bands have been emerging in the vein of Taking Back Sunday, Dashboard Confessional, and the thousands of their clones. As far as I can tell, some lazy journalist somewhere, writing an article about them, decided "Well, fuck, no one knows what emo is anyways, so I'll call these bands "emo" - sounds more appealing than bubblegum pop rock..." and the spiral continued downwards into the current amalgomation of bands MTV has told everyone is "emo."
Somehow, people decided that "emo" meant "emotional," which is obviously bullshit, as 99% of bands make music to illicit emotion, which would make "emotional" a completely all-encompassing genre from classical to opera to pop to rap.
WHY EMO DOESN'T MEAN "EMOTIONAL": I'm going to make this as easy to understand as possible because so many people mistake the word EMO for meaning "emotional" I'm about to tell you why it doesn't. The term emo is very different from what many "emo's" nowadays claim it is. If you claim "emo" were to mean "emotional" it then becomes an all encompassing word, it becomes extremely vague and it has no limit as to what it can and will describe. This is an issue because the term is suppose to (and believed to by the people who use it) to describe one specific thing, when it fact it does the complete opposite. Emo when wrongfully used as "emotional" describes every living thing, every song, every word, every breath, every statement. Why you ask? Because what as no emotion is dead.
OK SO NOW THAT WE'VE PASSSED ALL THAT ARE YOU STILL SURE YOU WANT TO BE EMO? IF SO READ ON AND FIND OUT HOW TO DRESS LIKE AN EMO =D (BTW I DONT BLAME YOU IF U PASSED THROUGH ALL THAT STUFF BECAUSE I'M GUESSING UR ONLY IN IT FOR THE LOOK WHICH WOULD ACTUALLY MEAN UR JUST A POSER BUT LIKE I SAID I DONT BLAME YOU, SO READ ON!)
FIRST OFF THE THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Eyeliner
Black fingernail polish. Pink may work also, but only if you're an Emo in a really good mood.
Converse shoes, Vans, or Airwalks
Studded belt and bracelet
Emo friends (or at least Emo sympathizer friends)
Overly tight t-shirts (Especially band t-shirts, cereal t-shirts, gaming t-shirts, carebear t-shirts, cartoon t-shirts, and any other t-shirts sold at Hot Topic.)
An undying love for Emo bands (Although I guess you could fake this, after all you have to be a really good actor to be Emo)
Tight jeans (This is a must, the absolute staple of all Emos
Black rimmed glasses (Even if your eyesight is perfect)
Arm bands
A MySpace account with a super Emo MySpace Layout
TIPS FOR EMO CLOTHING: As stated before, the eyeliner and fingernail polish applies to you whether you are a boy or a girl. In the Emo culture, both genders share many similarities. Usually, liquid eyeliner is used on both the top and the bottom. Sometimes Emos may only paint a single fingernail per hand, because it makes them different and edgy. Feel free to accessorize with band pins or any other pins that relate to cartoons, have funny sayings, cute pictures, etc. Stripes and checkers are big in the Emo culture, as are second hand clothes and worn tattered clothes (try thrift store shopping for the real emo look). The biggest part of dressing Emo is not to copy others' styles. Emos are very opinionated, and may feel offended if you bite their style. It will most likely make them pretty upset, and they will cry, so just don't do it.
EMO CLOTHING: By almost all current definitions, emo clothing is characterized by tight jeans on males and females alike, long fringe (bangs) often brushed to one side of the face, dyed black, blond or just a bunch of different colors, straightened hair, tight t-shirts which often bear the names of rock bands, studded belts, belt buckles, Chuck Taylor All-Stars, skate shoes, or other black shoes (often old and beaten up) and thick, black horn-rimmed glasses.
here are some different emo clothing types (yes there are different types):
The indie emo look - (best for girls and guys 16-20)
Dyed-black short hair with bangs short and cut straight across the forehead. Spikey in the back, slightly greasy. Really light blonde hair on girls often works too.
Piercings. The more the better.
Jewelry. The more the better. Beads, etc.
Horn-rim/thick black frames/cat eye glasses (this works for all three types).
Tight, fadded shirts with random slogans. It should look like it could have been bought at a thrift store but you didn't (but you really did). It takes a while to master that one.
Dark denim jean jackets.
Messenger bag covered in patches and pins (that you actually bought at shows).
Tight pants, sometimes cuffed once or twice but never more!
Black or blue converse shoes.
The nerdy emo look - (best for girls under 17 and guys over 21)
Short hair. Style it messy, but not spikey.
Horn-rim/thick black frames/cat eye glasses (this works for all three types).
Thin, tight, solid dark color v-neck sweaters. I call them Grandpa sweaters.
Band shirts.
Messenger bag covered in patches and pins (that you bought at Hot Topic but you tell everyone you got them at shows).
Dickies work pants. Blue, black or grey only!
Argyle socks.
Black converse shoes.
The dressy emo look - (best for girls and guys over 20)
Black or brown hair. Flipped out on girls, mop top on guys.
Horn-rim/thick black frames/cat eye glasses (this works for all three types).
A silver necklace with a star charm.
Scarves.
A black or navy blue pea coat.
Black messenger bag. No patches, 1 or 2 pins at the most (and only at the bottom of the strap).
Heavy dress slacks.
Doc Martens or clunky black shoes.
SO THERE YOU GO, THERES YOUR GUIDE TO DRESSING EMO! HAVE FUN BEING MISERABLE =D
BOYS:
GIRLS:
NOW HERE'S A COUPLE TIPS =D USE THEM WELL: Talk constantly to your non-emo friends about being emo. Each time they ask you what it is, say something different. Make it sound all mysterious and secretive.
Try and share your emo music with as many people as you can. Get really angry when they don't like it. Get really mad when they do like it and try to share it with other people.
Like meat? Well stop. Being a vegitarian or a vegan is one of the most important requirements of being emo.
When eating M&M's, only eat the red ones.
Start a livejournal, deadjournal or a diaryland diary. Write in it about all the shows you have gone to and how they have changed your life. Lie if necessary. Be sure and put the song you were listening to at the end of each entry and occasionally post some poems.
Remember: the fad of anti-fad.
Buy a digital camera and take lots of pictures of yourself. Turn your head as you take them so only your ear or eye or part of your hair shows. Then open them up in photo shop and blur them even more. It makes them look artistic. Taking photos of random objects in black and white also looks artistic. Once you've done that, you can consider yourself an art student.
Expect hardcore and straight edge kids to make fun of you. Tell them "your scene is dead!" and run away like the little wuss you are.
Join a band or make a new one. You'll suck, but at least you can tell people about it and it might help you get that cute emo girl's e-mail address.
EMO HAIR TIPS: One of the staples of the Emo style is your hair. It has to be long and partially hide your face. If not, it is not Emo... Period. If you are a guy, many times, you can achieve this look by just simply letting your hair grow wildly without any real styling. However, you may want to employ the use of hair gel to keep your bangs right where you want them, which is over your eyes. If you are a girl, you have to work a little more towards this, but you women are used to keeping your hair fixed up anyway, so this shouldn't be a big deal. Dye your hair black, which is a definite requirement, and if you'd like, you can incorporate a slight bit of blonde or pink into the bangs also. If you are a girl, you may possibly want to cut your hair to a very short bob-like hairstyle but keep your bangs long, swept drastically to one side and covering your eye. Or, for those who like Long hair, get many choppy layers and highlights. For a guy, you may want to spike up the back side, and pat down on the front side. You could also get your bangs/fringe dyed a lighter color than the rest of your hair.
SO HERE IT IS: In the early 90s there was a movement in the hardcore genre that came to be known as "Emotive Hardcore," spearheaded by Rites Of Spring. Harder-core-than-thou kids, who swore by Dischord Records a la Minor Threat, actually coined the term "Emo" as something of a put-down for the kids who really liked Rites Of Spring, Indian Summer and this new wave of "Emotive" Hardcore bands. That's right, "Emo" was once not something kids called themselves. The field exploded outwards from there - Level-Plane Records has always been the most famous Emo label. Acts like Yaphet Kotto, I Hate Myself, Saetia, Hot Cross, A Day In Black And White, Funeral Diner, I Would Set Myself On Fire For You, You And I, and hosts of others came in the next decade. Most emo bands have since broken up, but there's still the occasional hold-out (again, the majority of Level-Plane Records' roster has been a procession of emo acts). Like most DIY hardcore/punk of the time, a majority found its way onto vinyl and not much else. Some people consider bands like Fugazi, and later Sunny Day Real Estate, which some people may question.
Often, more recently, this gets intertwined with post-hardcore, and understandably so - that's nothing to make an issue of, since well shit, at least it's close.
Since the late 90s, though, bands have been emerging in the vein of Taking Back Sunday, Dashboard Confessional, and the thousands of their clones. As far as I can tell, some lazy journalist somewhere, writing an article about them, decided "Well, fuck, no one knows what emo is anyways, so I'll call these bands "emo" - sounds more appealing than bubblegum pop rock..." and the spiral continued downwards into the current amalgomation of bands MTV has told everyone is "emo."
Somehow, people decided that "emo" meant "emotional," which is obviously bullshit, as 99% of bands make music to illicit emotion, which would make "emotional" a completely all-encompassing genre from classical to opera to pop to rap.
WHY EMO DOESN'T MEAN "EMOTIONAL": I'm going to make this as easy to understand as possible because so many people mistake the word EMO for meaning "emotional" I'm about to tell you why it doesn't. The term emo is very different from what many "emo's" nowadays claim it is. If you claim "emo" were to mean "emotional" it then becomes an all encompassing word, it becomes extremely vague and it has no limit as to what it can and will describe. This is an issue because the term is suppose to (and believed to by the people who use it) to describe one specific thing, when it fact it does the complete opposite. Emo when wrongfully used as "emotional" describes every living thing, every song, every word, every breath, every statement. Why you ask? Because what as no emotion is dead.
OK SO NOW THAT WE'VE PASSSED ALL THAT ARE YOU STILL SURE YOU WANT TO BE EMO? IF SO READ ON AND FIND OUT HOW TO DRESS LIKE AN EMO =D (BTW I DONT BLAME YOU IF U PASSED THROUGH ALL THAT STUFF BECAUSE I'M GUESSING UR ONLY IN IT FOR THE LOOK WHICH WOULD ACTUALLY MEAN UR JUST A POSER BUT LIKE I SAID I DONT BLAME YOU, SO READ ON!)
FIRST OFF THE THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Eyeliner
Black fingernail polish. Pink may work also, but only if you're an Emo in a really good mood.
Converse shoes, Vans, or Airwalks
Studded belt and bracelet
Emo friends (or at least Emo sympathizer friends)
Overly tight t-shirts (Especially band t-shirts, cereal t-shirts, gaming t-shirts, carebear t-shirts, cartoon t-shirts, and any other t-shirts sold at Hot Topic.)
An undying love for Emo bands (Although I guess you could fake this, after all you have to be a really good actor to be Emo)
Tight jeans (This is a must, the absolute staple of all Emos
Black rimmed glasses (Even if your eyesight is perfect)
Arm bands
A MySpace account with a super Emo MySpace Layout
TIPS FOR EMO CLOTHING: As stated before, the eyeliner and fingernail polish applies to you whether you are a boy or a girl. In the Emo culture, both genders share many similarities. Usually, liquid eyeliner is used on both the top and the bottom. Sometimes Emos may only paint a single fingernail per hand, because it makes them different and edgy. Feel free to accessorize with band pins or any other pins that relate to cartoons, have funny sayings, cute pictures, etc. Stripes and checkers are big in the Emo culture, as are second hand clothes and worn tattered clothes (try thrift store shopping for the real emo look). The biggest part of dressing Emo is not to copy others' styles. Emos are very opinionated, and may feel offended if you bite their style. It will most likely make them pretty upset, and they will cry, so just don't do it.
EMO CLOTHING: By almost all current definitions, emo clothing is characterized by tight jeans on males and females alike, long fringe (bangs) often brushed to one side of the face, dyed black, blond or just a bunch of different colors, straightened hair, tight t-shirts which often bear the names of rock bands, studded belts, belt buckles, Chuck Taylor All-Stars, skate shoes, or other black shoes (often old and beaten up) and thick, black horn-rimmed glasses.
here are some different emo clothing types (yes there are different types):
The indie emo look - (best for girls and guys 16-20)
Dyed-black short hair with bangs short and cut straight across the forehead. Spikey in the back, slightly greasy. Really light blonde hair on girls often works too.
Piercings. The more the better.
Jewelry. The more the better. Beads, etc.
Horn-rim/thick black frames/cat eye glasses (this works for all three types).
Tight, fadded shirts with random slogans. It should look like it could have been bought at a thrift store but you didn't (but you really did). It takes a while to master that one.
Dark denim jean jackets.
Messenger bag covered in patches and pins (that you actually bought at shows).
Tight pants, sometimes cuffed once or twice but never more!
Black or blue converse shoes.
The nerdy emo look - (best for girls under 17 and guys over 21)
Short hair. Style it messy, but not spikey.
Horn-rim/thick black frames/cat eye glasses (this works for all three types).
Thin, tight, solid dark color v-neck sweaters. I call them Grandpa sweaters.
Band shirts.
Messenger bag covered in patches and pins (that you bought at Hot Topic but you tell everyone you got them at shows).
Dickies work pants. Blue, black or grey only!
Argyle socks.
Black converse shoes.
The dressy emo look - (best for girls and guys over 20)
Black or brown hair. Flipped out on girls, mop top on guys.
Horn-rim/thick black frames/cat eye glasses (this works for all three types).
A silver necklace with a star charm.
Scarves.
A black or navy blue pea coat.
Black messenger bag. No patches, 1 or 2 pins at the most (and only at the bottom of the strap).
Heavy dress slacks.
Doc Martens or clunky black shoes.
SO THERE YOU GO, THERES YOUR GUIDE TO DRESSING EMO! HAVE FUN BEING MISERABLE =D
BOYS:
GIRLS:
NOW HERE'S A COUPLE TIPS =D USE THEM WELL: Talk constantly to your non-emo friends about being emo. Each time they ask you what it is, say something different. Make it sound all mysterious and secretive.
Try and share your emo music with as many people as you can. Get really angry when they don't like it. Get really mad when they do like it and try to share it with other people.
Like meat? Well stop. Being a vegitarian or a vegan is one of the most important requirements of being emo.
When eating M&M's, only eat the red ones.
Start a livejournal, deadjournal or a diaryland diary. Write in it about all the shows you have gone to and how they have changed your life. Lie if necessary. Be sure and put the song you were listening to at the end of each entry and occasionally post some poems.
Remember: the fad of anti-fad.
Buy a digital camera and take lots of pictures of yourself. Turn your head as you take them so only your ear or eye or part of your hair shows. Then open them up in photo shop and blur them even more. It makes them look artistic. Taking photos of random objects in black and white also looks artistic. Once you've done that, you can consider yourself an art student.
Expect hardcore and straight edge kids to make fun of you. Tell them "your scene is dead!" and run away like the little wuss you are.
Join a band or make a new one. You'll suck, but at least you can tell people about it and it might help you get that cute emo girl's e-mail address.
EMO HAIR TIPS: One of the staples of the Emo style is your hair. It has to be long and partially hide your face. If not, it is not Emo... Period. If you are a guy, many times, you can achieve this look by just simply letting your hair grow wildly without any real styling. However, you may want to employ the use of hair gel to keep your bangs right where you want them, which is over your eyes. If you are a girl, you have to work a little more towards this, but you women are used to keeping your hair fixed up anyway, so this shouldn't be a big deal. Dye your hair black, which is a definite requirement, and if you'd like, you can incorporate a slight bit of blonde or pink into the bangs also. If you are a girl, you may possibly want to cut your hair to a very short bob-like hairstyle but keep your bangs long, swept drastically to one side and covering your eye. Or, for those who like Long hair, get many choppy layers and highlights. For a guy, you may want to spike up the back side, and pat down on the front side. You could also get your bangs/fringe dyed a lighter color than the rest of your hair.
TYPES OF STYLE
Nowadays there a so many different types of styles to choose from its unbelievable. teenagers (and many adults) think that the way they dress defines the way they are, in a way it does, the colors you choose could relate to your mood that day, like black could say "I'm feeling depressed" or pink "I'm feeling happy and fun today!" but you get the point. Also its one way that we can express our feelings and creativity without being denied the right to speak out for ourselves. when you see someone walking down the street you first look at their face then at their clothes (most people) automatically decide how that person is just by one look at their clothes even though they know there's so much more underneath its just like a first impression you see a boy with black hair walking down the street in skinny jeans a tight shirt a pair of converses and piercings all over his face whats your automatic reaction? you automatically think he's a punk/goth/emo/skater? well he obviously dresses like that to send out that exact message even though unless you know the exact definition of what a punk/emo/goth/skater is then you wouldn't get it. Teenagers (consciously or not) try to tell you what they're like through their clothes. whatever their story is it doesn't even matter they don't necessarily want everyone to know Their life's story they just want people to see that that's how they are. so that why you see kids walking down the street in the things they do.
PISCES ~ YEAR 2008
OVERVIEW: Pisces thrives through creative transportation and unique social experiences. There will be changes in the way you develop your inner-self, this year. Your ability to multitask will continue, as you become involved in more humanitarian projects. You have tremendous vitality and courage, and a healthy sense of who you are. You usually put your best foot forward, and are possessed by an innate charm and magnetism. You love being physically active, usually with others. You learn to take more responsibility by being diplomatic and tactful.
Your capacity for childlike wonder is a wonderful creative outlet. Sometimes, you may feel an unconscious pull toward an objective or goal that you do not fully understand. You also may be tempted to participate in many activities just to be involved for the social aspects of being around fun-loving people. Your task is to attempt to make conscious choices in these areas, and to become more aware of your true objectives based on your own values and goals, independent from the approval of others. Find happiness by connecting with your higher self, and by helping people to move closer together.
LOVE: Having love, spiritually and security in your relationship is one of your most intimate goals. You are very sensitive to what others say and do. Your emotions and intuition help you translate your sensitivity into compassion through your mystical approach of uniting with another on a higher level. Draw from your intuitive abilities to make good and decisions in all areas of your life. You feel as if you have a high spiritual calling when it comes to marriage, and relationships in general.
Your sweet intensity, charm and attractiveness lure others to you. This is especially promising around the summer, when you become very interested in the possibility of settling down and having children. Emotional security is a big thing for you and throughout the year you experience many life lessons through your relationships. Your strong capacity for joy and giving deepens your relationships and creates loving harmony and balance.
Your urge to be devoted to your partner is strong, yet sometimes it's hard to learn to become more emotionally detached so you can rely on your inner strength during stormy times. It is important for you to have someone that appreciates your mystical wisdom and attitudes; otherwise, you become restless and overly sensitive. You are a naturally intuitive person and see things from a perspective that others may not. The challenges you may experience in your love partnership will mainly be around learning to integrate and balance your own growth and create more harmony in your relationship. You will deepen your connection as the year unfolds, and learn to take responsibility for your own feelings.
CAREER: You are very attracted by variety in your career and enjoy having a profession in the arts. You have a natural grace and compassion working with people, and they appreciate and respect your help and wisdom. Your creative imagination needs to be indulged when you take the time to meditate and recharge your emotional energy. You love expanding your consciousness and passionately desire to bring your higher ideals and visionary philosophy to mainstream.
Travel and the exploration of your utopian ideals help to bring your vision and work to the world. You have a great passion for using your dreams to reflect truths about reality and a natural ability to teach and share with others. This year will be about learning the best ways to direct this energy to help others. Your insight is grounded in reality and you create harmony in your work, mainly because of having the same purpose and visions as those you collaborate with.
For this reason, it is important that the people you surround yourself with share a collective vision and goal. By the end of the year, you may go through many internal changes in the course of pursuing your vision. You are a real powerhouse, and enjoy being your own boss.
(compliments of ivillage.com)
Your capacity for childlike wonder is a wonderful creative outlet. Sometimes, you may feel an unconscious pull toward an objective or goal that you do not fully understand. You also may be tempted to participate in many activities just to be involved for the social aspects of being around fun-loving people. Your task is to attempt to make conscious choices in these areas, and to become more aware of your true objectives based on your own values and goals, independent from the approval of others. Find happiness by connecting with your higher self, and by helping people to move closer together.
LOVE: Having love, spiritually and security in your relationship is one of your most intimate goals. You are very sensitive to what others say and do. Your emotions and intuition help you translate your sensitivity into compassion through your mystical approach of uniting with another on a higher level. Draw from your intuitive abilities to make good and decisions in all areas of your life. You feel as if you have a high spiritual calling when it comes to marriage, and relationships in general.
Your sweet intensity, charm and attractiveness lure others to you. This is especially promising around the summer, when you become very interested in the possibility of settling down and having children. Emotional security is a big thing for you and throughout the year you experience many life lessons through your relationships. Your strong capacity for joy and giving deepens your relationships and creates loving harmony and balance.
Your urge to be devoted to your partner is strong, yet sometimes it's hard to learn to become more emotionally detached so you can rely on your inner strength during stormy times. It is important for you to have someone that appreciates your mystical wisdom and attitudes; otherwise, you become restless and overly sensitive. You are a naturally intuitive person and see things from a perspective that others may not. The challenges you may experience in your love partnership will mainly be around learning to integrate and balance your own growth and create more harmony in your relationship. You will deepen your connection as the year unfolds, and learn to take responsibility for your own feelings.
CAREER: You are very attracted by variety in your career and enjoy having a profession in the arts. You have a natural grace and compassion working with people, and they appreciate and respect your help and wisdom. Your creative imagination needs to be indulged when you take the time to meditate and recharge your emotional energy. You love expanding your consciousness and passionately desire to bring your higher ideals and visionary philosophy to mainstream.
Travel and the exploration of your utopian ideals help to bring your vision and work to the world. You have a great passion for using your dreams to reflect truths about reality and a natural ability to teach and share with others. This year will be about learning the best ways to direct this energy to help others. Your insight is grounded in reality and you create harmony in your work, mainly because of having the same purpose and visions as those you collaborate with.
For this reason, it is important that the people you surround yourself with share a collective vision and goal. By the end of the year, you may go through many internal changes in the course of pursuing your vision. You are a real powerhouse, and enjoy being your own boss.
(compliments of ivillage.com)
AQUARIUS ~ YEAR 2008
OVERVIEW: You enjoy having a large audience to express your passion for the arts and philanthropic activities and taking your visionary attitudes to the world to support your personal integrity. You feel very blessed by the wonderful connections you are making to express your concepts. You will find you can relate well to others and enjoy spreading your wings more to be with others in the community. Your attitude of enjoying life to its fullest carries over and makes you popular in your professional life.
The kindness you have been able to give to others will come back to you tenfold. People will appreciate your consideration and friendliness. With your need to concentrate and be independent, you prefer working in your own business and behind the scenes rather than with other people. You thrive on wanting to be different, and you will have lots of new resources to help you for achieve a greater good in life. You'll have lots of energy and won't overlook all the details you seem to need to take care of. You will definitely be working hard to manifest your greater visions in life. You have such an amazing flair for an unusual and unique sense of design.
Expressing your individual creative inspiration will be a strong motivation to you to make changes in your physical environment this year. You may even want to redecorate your house or start over from scratch. Mysticism and the arts are very attractive and you benefit from paying attention to your inner voice, and learning to follow its guidance, rather than depending on the changing reflections of those around you. You are fascinated by the unknowable mysteries of your own inner world and might want to express the inspiration you are tuning into through music and writing.
LOVE: You enjoy spending time searching the depths of your awareness of where you stand on certain issues. This yields positive results in terms of effectively communicating in partnership. You appreciate a person that is not hung up on mundane reality. You feel a strong connection between one's inner awareness and the deep and nebulous realms of magical inner worlds. The closeness in your personal relationship will be very comfortable this year as you are able to give of yourself in a more intimate way and be able to get through some of the fears you may have had about being in a love relationship.
You are feeling very passionate and are very energized by having such a wonderful relationship. You notice your urges for personal security and surprise yourself with how spontaneous you are in communicating your love to another. You will be able to bring your relationship to a higher level this year, and by this summer, you will seek more of a commitment. It's very helpful to maintain your idealistic picture of how you want your relationship to manifest. You will be amazed at the sense of healing in your relationship the year, and how much you are able to help others by your example of overcoming any fears from the past.
CAREER: Since this is a year for being ready to venture on your own, you will push to create your vision of a bigger expression of yourself. You are feeling pretty high minded and enjoy your insights. Your faith in your aspirations and abilities will help to continually remold you in doing the best you can and will bring a new kind of sensitivity into your demeanor. Your identity will hinge on the sense you have of yourself.
An attitude of reflecting good intentions, and being in tune with the true needs of others in society, makes you to want to extend yourself in a global way. You will be thrilled to focus on and express yourself with your unique individuality through your own business. Your good perception, open mindedness and strong mentality gives you an ability to do well in your work as you possess a keen, alert and expressive mind and can be versatile with your different skills.
You may need to avoid getting too caught up into the details and focus on the larger picture. By the end of the year, you will feel big transformations through sharing your beautiful work with the world. You will receive the recognition you deserve and your whole life will take on new meaning. You will take on new financial ventures this year as your business expands and you learn new ways of putting your integrity into action where others will greatly benefit from your pursuits. You may find that you will be working with many people and your focus will expand to new markets.
The kindness you have been able to give to others will come back to you tenfold. People will appreciate your consideration and friendliness. With your need to concentrate and be independent, you prefer working in your own business and behind the scenes rather than with other people. You thrive on wanting to be different, and you will have lots of new resources to help you for achieve a greater good in life. You'll have lots of energy and won't overlook all the details you seem to need to take care of. You will definitely be working hard to manifest your greater visions in life. You have such an amazing flair for an unusual and unique sense of design.
Expressing your individual creative inspiration will be a strong motivation to you to make changes in your physical environment this year. You may even want to redecorate your house or start over from scratch. Mysticism and the arts are very attractive and you benefit from paying attention to your inner voice, and learning to follow its guidance, rather than depending on the changing reflections of those around you. You are fascinated by the unknowable mysteries of your own inner world and might want to express the inspiration you are tuning into through music and writing.
LOVE: You enjoy spending time searching the depths of your awareness of where you stand on certain issues. This yields positive results in terms of effectively communicating in partnership. You appreciate a person that is not hung up on mundane reality. You feel a strong connection between one's inner awareness and the deep and nebulous realms of magical inner worlds. The closeness in your personal relationship will be very comfortable this year as you are able to give of yourself in a more intimate way and be able to get through some of the fears you may have had about being in a love relationship.
You are feeling very passionate and are very energized by having such a wonderful relationship. You notice your urges for personal security and surprise yourself with how spontaneous you are in communicating your love to another. You will be able to bring your relationship to a higher level this year, and by this summer, you will seek more of a commitment. It's very helpful to maintain your idealistic picture of how you want your relationship to manifest. You will be amazed at the sense of healing in your relationship the year, and how much you are able to help others by your example of overcoming any fears from the past.
CAREER: Since this is a year for being ready to venture on your own, you will push to create your vision of a bigger expression of yourself. You are feeling pretty high minded and enjoy your insights. Your faith in your aspirations and abilities will help to continually remold you in doing the best you can and will bring a new kind of sensitivity into your demeanor. Your identity will hinge on the sense you have of yourself.
An attitude of reflecting good intentions, and being in tune with the true needs of others in society, makes you to want to extend yourself in a global way. You will be thrilled to focus on and express yourself with your unique individuality through your own business. Your good perception, open mindedness and strong mentality gives you an ability to do well in your work as you possess a keen, alert and expressive mind and can be versatile with your different skills.
You may need to avoid getting too caught up into the details and focus on the larger picture. By the end of the year, you will feel big transformations through sharing your beautiful work with the world. You will receive the recognition you deserve and your whole life will take on new meaning. You will take on new financial ventures this year as your business expands and you learn new ways of putting your integrity into action where others will greatly benefit from your pursuits. You may find that you will be working with many people and your focus will expand to new markets.
CAPRICORN ~ YEAR 2008
OVERVIEW: You are feeling very optimistic, enthusiastic and self-confident, which will overflow into all areas of your life this year. You will be doing well with acquiring money to work with new, inventive ideas as well as balancing a lot of new things in your life. You will love the challenge of working with others with different points of view. The great energy you radiate will definitely attract lots of supportive people in your life. You may be called upon you to give more time and energy in a leadership position at work.
As you go through internal personal identity changes this year, you will notice where deep changes in your outlook are possible. You are persuasive and fond of getting your own way, but you are also truly committed to fairness, and will go out of your way to make sure that it is achieved. People appreciate your kind personality and appreciate how you help others. Your friendliness and spontaneity will push you to engage in all kinds of new activities.
By the summer, you will benefit by taking more interest in your sensuous nature and getting more involved in your love for music, painting and poetry. Your deep awareness of keeping track of your health and taking better care of yourself and your own needs will help you harness some of your active energy, possibly participating in physical sports as a good outlet. Taking a vacation and getting rest will do you wonders. You will benefit from some meditation and spiritual recognition of how you relate to the universe. You are likely to formulate some new ideals and viewpoints about your own spirituality.
LOVE: As much as you are feeling independent, love is definitely coming your way this year. You are attracting someone who appreciates you and your conscientious basic values. You are poetical and musical and will be radiating your positive energy and needs very easily. You will feel very energized when you meet someone special and you will have a close relationship.
Your involvement in this intimate relationship will take a lot of your energy in striving to achieve a harmonious balance. Tolerance and diplomacy may be required. Remember to keep your sensitivity in check and exercise gentleness and patience to work through difficult situations. You prefer not having to stand up for yourself in a confrontational way and it could be challenging if you forget that you attract more bees with honey than with vinegar. You can't afford to be overpowered by adversity.
Your great energy will help you to focus on making whatever changes you need to feel more comfortable and learn that your love is a work in progress. Socially, you will enjoy mingling and being actively engaged with people from all walks of life. Your objective nature will benefit you a lot this year. You may want to expand your relationship to make time for more activities. Have fun together to bring the two of you closer together. You have a lot of faith in yourself, as well as in your relationship, and your enthusiasm will definitely rub off. You may find that you will be swept off your feet and, in the blink of an eye you, could be engaged. You feel very comfortable realizing how nice it is having an intimate relationship and feeling whole, complete and young at heart.
CAREER: You will need to focus and analyze new projects that are coming your way, and will need to communicate with others with more authority. You will want to express yourself freely and confidently and to take one thing at a time. New inspiration will be flowing freely and, since you have such a wonderful way of creating new, unique and abundant ideas, this will be a total blessing for you.
You have a keen awareness of analytical communication skills and find a need to change your focus quite a bit. You will allow yourself to have more freedom and flexibility in your commitments to and your expectations of others. You do very well working with others because of your objectivity and fair-mindedness. You proudly take ownership of the philosophy that your cup is half-full, not half-empty. You love the independence you have worked so hard for in your career for, and fortunately have the ability to respond quickly to sudden changes of thoughts about how you do your work.
You have a wonderful desire to explore and enjoy intriguing scientific subjects and many of the ideas you work with are very advanced perceptions. You will achieve more of a focus on education and philosophy and expand your interests into new horizons. Your sense of being organized and methodical is the way you are individually and it will be tested this year. You will learn how to have more faith in the way the universe operates and the concept of perfect order and balance and that the answers to your questions in life lie within you as well. You have a great mind for articulating what you intuitively understand. Teaching as a profession would come naturally to you.
(compliments of ivillage.com)
As you go through internal personal identity changes this year, you will notice where deep changes in your outlook are possible. You are persuasive and fond of getting your own way, but you are also truly committed to fairness, and will go out of your way to make sure that it is achieved. People appreciate your kind personality and appreciate how you help others. Your friendliness and spontaneity will push you to engage in all kinds of new activities.
By the summer, you will benefit by taking more interest in your sensuous nature and getting more involved in your love for music, painting and poetry. Your deep awareness of keeping track of your health and taking better care of yourself and your own needs will help you harness some of your active energy, possibly participating in physical sports as a good outlet. Taking a vacation and getting rest will do you wonders. You will benefit from some meditation and spiritual recognition of how you relate to the universe. You are likely to formulate some new ideals and viewpoints about your own spirituality.
LOVE: As much as you are feeling independent, love is definitely coming your way this year. You are attracting someone who appreciates you and your conscientious basic values. You are poetical and musical and will be radiating your positive energy and needs very easily. You will feel very energized when you meet someone special and you will have a close relationship.
Your involvement in this intimate relationship will take a lot of your energy in striving to achieve a harmonious balance. Tolerance and diplomacy may be required. Remember to keep your sensitivity in check and exercise gentleness and patience to work through difficult situations. You prefer not having to stand up for yourself in a confrontational way and it could be challenging if you forget that you attract more bees with honey than with vinegar. You can't afford to be overpowered by adversity.
Your great energy will help you to focus on making whatever changes you need to feel more comfortable and learn that your love is a work in progress. Socially, you will enjoy mingling and being actively engaged with people from all walks of life. Your objective nature will benefit you a lot this year. You may want to expand your relationship to make time for more activities. Have fun together to bring the two of you closer together. You have a lot of faith in yourself, as well as in your relationship, and your enthusiasm will definitely rub off. You may find that you will be swept off your feet and, in the blink of an eye you, could be engaged. You feel very comfortable realizing how nice it is having an intimate relationship and feeling whole, complete and young at heart.
CAREER: You will need to focus and analyze new projects that are coming your way, and will need to communicate with others with more authority. You will want to express yourself freely and confidently and to take one thing at a time. New inspiration will be flowing freely and, since you have such a wonderful way of creating new, unique and abundant ideas, this will be a total blessing for you.
You have a keen awareness of analytical communication skills and find a need to change your focus quite a bit. You will allow yourself to have more freedom and flexibility in your commitments to and your expectations of others. You do very well working with others because of your objectivity and fair-mindedness. You proudly take ownership of the philosophy that your cup is half-full, not half-empty. You love the independence you have worked so hard for in your career for, and fortunately have the ability to respond quickly to sudden changes of thoughts about how you do your work.
You have a wonderful desire to explore and enjoy intriguing scientific subjects and many of the ideas you work with are very advanced perceptions. You will achieve more of a focus on education and philosophy and expand your interests into new horizons. Your sense of being organized and methodical is the way you are individually and it will be tested this year. You will learn how to have more faith in the way the universe operates and the concept of perfect order and balance and that the answers to your questions in life lie within you as well. You have a great mind for articulating what you intuitively understand. Teaching as a profession would come naturally to you.
(compliments of ivillage.com)
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