Showing posts with label Company magazine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Company magazine. Show all posts

Wednesday, 3 April 2013

C is for Company magazine


Company magazine is something of a bible to me and Hannah.

For me, it is the perfect woman's magazine, because it isn't all about celebrity gossip and how to be good in bed, it focuses on fashion and interesting careers, it's aimed at independent women and in a few years that is what I would like to be considered.

It focuses on a huge range of jobs, from those in fashion and media to those in catering and finance, showing that you can make any area cool and interesting as long as you have a certain level of commitment to it. I won't deny that I change my ambition almost every month as the magazine focuses on a different sector, but it doesn't just show off the fancy titles and perks, but also how the people got those jobs, and for most, it was simple hard work. I like that.

Ofcourse it is at its most basic level a fashion magazine, it lists all the latest trends but most importantly shows you how to wear them. How many times have you seen something you really like in a store but couldn't imagine anything to wear it with? Company helps with that (I also find Lookbook to be something of a life saver in those circumstances!)

And the cover girl is always a woman who's actually done something, she isn't there because of her boob job or latest boyfriend, but she's on there because of her new film or album or tv show, which just backs up the ethos of the magazine.

Maybe this post seems a little OTT for a simple magazine, but Company really does help me to think about what to do in my life and how I intend to get there, we can't all just marry a millionaire!

Monday, 31 December 2012

The Awards of 2012

I decided to have a little reflection on the year that will be no more in about 20 minutes.

Most Unlikely Crush: James from The Great British Bake-Off

First, he's a medical student, which means he must be really clever and I find that very attractive in a man. Also, look at his glasses and teeth and those adorable tank tops he wears! And the guy can bake me cupcakes whenever I feel down, what's not to love?

Favourite item bought: Cambridge Satchel


It looks so skanky now, after being used as my school bag since September, but I still absolutely adore my Cambridge satchel, not least because there is an actual Google advert dedicated to the rise of the company, and I got mine before the price increases!

Best book read: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

I am still gutted that I never got to see the film when it was out, however I have been promised the DVD for Valentine's Day, so all is not lost. A beautiful coming-of-age story, both sad and uplifting. 
"We accept the love we think we deserve"

Funniest TV Moment: The 8 Out of 10 cats episode following the Jimmy Carr tax scandal
Watch it here
They spent 20 minutes of a 45 minute show ripping Jimmy Carr to shreds over the scandal, I have never laughed so hard.

Best moment: Seeing Alex after three weeks apart due to holidays
Aren't I cute?

Biggest Achievement: Getting an A* in Textiles

Favourite Company Issue: The Gillian Zinser cover


The coolest cast member of 90210 finally got some recognition, the nail art was incredible and I learnt about some of the coolest cities in the world, adding a few more places to the list of destinations I want to go to at some point in my life.

Happy New Year Folks!

Sunday, 9 December 2012

Instagram


You can now follow me (Holly Are) on Instagram, after my discovery that the app is also available on Android! I've only just signed up so I don't have many photos yet (actually, I have all of two, and I haven't even uploaded a profile photo yet because it won't let me use my Twitter photo) 
You can follow me by clicking here or on the button on the right hand side of the page.


On Friday I bought Company's superblogger issue and am feeling really inspired to do more with this blog. 

Thursday, 12 April 2012

Kate Bosworth



I have to admit that I've never paid too much attention to Kate Bosworth, but that was before I picked up this month's issue of Company magazine, and she was on the cover. 




Look at that hair! 


As you may know, me and Hannah are big fans of dip dyed hair, or any hair that's an unnatural colour (if only our head teacher had the same view) so this blonde into sea green look really caught my attention. Also, she has 'Bowie eyes' where one eye is hazel and the other is blue - I find this pretty damn cool. I want Bowie eyes!
As soon as I got home, I ripped off the plastic wrapping and read the interview - she's quite the street style icon and that was the main focus of the article - that and her jewellery brand JewelMint.
I had a quick looksy on JewelMint and it seems that all pieces are $29.99 each - which isn't too pricey and makes it comparable to somewhere like Topshop. It seems that you have to become a member of the site - but in doing this you will get 50% off your first order, so that isn't too terrible. The pieces are co-designed by Kate and Cher Coulter (the stylist behind Sienna Miller) and they have a new collection every month - not too shabby!


Wondering where you've seen her before? She is an actress first and foremost after all, so check out her IMBD profile here.

I apologise that seemingly all the posts throughout this challenge have been written by me so far, but I'm seeing Hannah tomorrow so we might be able to pull a few together then, although her internet connection is horrendous!