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When I was younger, I was looking up to Insta girls. 'OMG, they're so perfect, I wanna be like them, I wanna live their lives!' Now I'm happy that I'm NOT one of them. Because they're all the same and I'm different. In the world of fake Kardashians I stand out. 

It was the year 2010 and Instagram just launched. There were no selfies, no heavy makeup, no fake butts. Yet. People were posting photos of their dogs, babies and food. Photos with bad resolution and heavy filters. It was until the Kardashians discovered social media. Suddenly everyone wanted to look like them - big ass, big boobs, tiny waist. Ten layers of makeup, perfect hair and lips bigger than Jay Z's.

'Duck face' phase was nothing compared to what's happening now. I't all fake. Instagram has become a competition in who would look more like Kardashians. When I scroll through the 'Explore' page on my Insta, it's like I was looking at only one profile - all the girls are the same.

Fake it till you make it they say, but is all this fakeness worth to sell your soul to the internet? 

People actually hire a photographer to shoot a bunch of photos of them so they have enough material to post on Insta for two weeks. Imagine a picture with a girl running across the road, looking into the distance. 'Oh no, I'm late for work'. Right. So late that somehow she still managed to pose for dozens of photos. Or 'Yummy, look at my delicious breakfast' and behind that: Everyone's food is cold, cuz I made them wait to take THE perfect shot. Of course this also includes standing on a chair for a better perspective. 

Oh and this one's also good. A video of Shay Mitchell going to Coachella. She took a hairdresser, a makeup artist and two big suitcases with her. For 3 days. I mean, where's the fun in going to the festival and then having someone touch up your makeup every five minutes? I don't know, maybe I just don't get it. Maybe the point isn't in dancing and listening to the music anymore but taking the perfect photo. You know with one hand raised in the air, showing peace sign and ferris wheel in the background.

And let me tell you, this Insta obsession almost got to me too. When I was packing for a vacation, I cought myself thinking which dresses would look best on the photos with the tropical scene. And when we were there I was angry when my boyfriend didn't catch the right angle of my face in the photo. Hello? What's happening? I was so blinded by all that nonsense that I forgot to relax and enjoy the moment.

Don't get me wrong, I love to take photos and look at good ones on Instagram. And I know that social medias have become a platform of earning money for a lot of people. But I think it's silly to dedicate all your life to it and create a fake image of yourself. An image that is just a copy of every other girl or boy on Instagram. Don't be like everyone else. Do it differently. Be unique, be the REAL you!

Ask yourself what will happen if social media disapears overnight. What will you have left?

Met Gala proved once again that fashion is very much an art. Celebrities really go overboard every year with their dresses and let the media talk about them for the next few weeks. It's that kind of event where you either make it or break it. So let's see who did what this year.

Starting with the boldest and most outrageous outfits, here are Rihanna and Katy Perry. Riri, known for her outstanding gowns, arrived last (maybe because of the trouble with dress that she had before entering) and shut down the red carpet. 

She was wearing Comme des Garcons piece of art (or was piece of art wearing her?) that was an architectural wonder. It was consisted of floral pieces of fabric that looked like petals. I can't decide what she reminded me of. Maybe a parrot? A sponge? Yes, she did portrayed the theme very well, but maybe even too much.

Singlehood isn't doing any good for Katy Perry. Seems like her intentions to look like a hot goddess went totally wrong. She turned out looking like ... I don't know, a hydrant?!

And it got even worse at the afterparty. She covered herself in a sequin coat and underneath wore a sparkly peachy one-piece with garter belt. This is the strangest and most confusing look I've ever seen. Orlando, please, take her back!

From fresh singles to hot new couples. J.Lo presented her new boyfriend baseball player Alex Rodriguez to the crowd. 

She wore long baby blue dress and was a real impersonation of  Elsa from Frozen. What surprised me the most is that the dress didn't reveal any skin. Wow, J.Lo's growing up! Or maybe is just the impact of her new bf, who is 11 years older that the previous one. You know, she's gotta merge into older community.

Another couple that couldn't keep their hands to themselves are Selena Gomez + The Weeknd. Just the exact time last year she was single and he was there with Bella Hadid. How things change.

I do admit that love looks good on Selena. She was smiling all the time and you could feel some kind of peacefullnes in her. I'm glad that she's back on track after suffering from depression but let's talk about her dress. It didn't convince me at all. 

Yes, it's fresh and youthful and perfect for Teens Choice Awards, but Met Gala? No. It's the only event of the year where she could go overboard and wear something crazy and daring. But didn't. Oh well, how can we blame her, she was probably too occupied cuddling with her bf.

Since we're talking about The Weeknd, it's only right to include his ex Bella Hadid into conversation. It looks like she took revenge on him in the best way possible - with her smoking hot revenge body.

She wore tight to the skin black lace bodysuit that hugged all her curves and even made the ladies scream (just look at the girl in the background). The only thing that made me think is how she peed? Hmm ... anyways, she even debuted a lob haircut, which is suspiciously similar to Selena Gomez's. Part of a revenge or just a trend?

Now let's stop for a second to admire her model bestie Kendall Jenner in her so called 'liquid' dress from La Perla. It doesn't have any fabric, just threads and 85.000 crystals. I was hand-sewn by over 60 people in 5 different cities. I mean, WOW! She looked ah-mazing!

Apart from Kendall who looked smoking hot on the blue carpet, her younger sister Kylie failed to achieve the same effect. 

Since her Paris roberry, Kim K decided to not show off with her wealth. Apparently that means not wearing any jewelry and wrapping herself in bed linen. Not so smart decision.

Ok, now let's talk about real stuff - my favourite looks from the blue carpet. First, Lily James. OMG, she looked stunning! Who knew that a simple black and white dress can make such a perfect outfit.

Well, 'simple' is an understatement. Her Burberry dress had a black oversized bow at the back that made a perfect finish to her look. If you ask me, she looked like a perfectly wrapped candy.

Very similar, but a little more serious look. Emmy Rossum was one of a few who decided to wear pants to the gala. That was a wise choice. She looked faboulous! 

And last but not least, Liu Wen. She always impresses me with her elegant and chic outfits. This time she combined delicate sheer bodice with appliqued birds and denim. Elegant, modern and totally theme appropriate.

Now tell me which are your BEST and WORST looks? Let me know in the comments! Xo

I'm sure every couple likes to watch series together. They're perfect to forget all the worries, relax on a couch and cuddle with your better half. Here are 5 series that me and my boyfriend love to watch after a hard day at work. Which are yours?

Why I love it: Because it makes me think. I think this fantasy world is a great comparison to the world of social media, where we can easily hide our identity and basically say or write whatever we want, without some serious consequenes. It's fascinating to see how far our technolgy development has come and how we're exploiting it for all the wrong things (if you ask me). I think it's just a matter of time when this kind of world will acctually exist.

Why he loves it: Because it shows human in his true nature - as an animal. Bonus points also go to Anthony Hopkins, whose acting is just incredible!

2. HOUSE OF CARDS
Why I love it: Because of the drama and intrigues, of course. And also because of all the smart terms that I learn. 😎


3. THE ROYALS
Rich people, exquisite dresses, luxury, tragedies and a lot of intrigues. This series is like a royal version of Gossip Girl. You get to know the british royal family which is nothing like a real royal family. The queen (amazing Liz Hurley) is a schemer, the princess is smoking pot and having fun with boys, king's brother wants to kill him and the princess' bodyguard is a thief. The only person who is really good by heart is the king. The story is dynamic and the characters are really really good.



Why I love it: Because of the amazing gowns and a lot of drama.

Why he loves it: Actually he doesn't. But I don't give him any other choice but to watch it with me 😉

4. BATES MOTEL

Palm leaf trend has been around for a while now but never in such a major way as it's this season. From shorts and playsuits to dresses and skirts - it appears everywhere and makes every outfit look uber chic. Well, since we're in the middle of summer, let's concentrate on swimwear only. 

We all know that choosing the right model can be very hard, but with a large selection of different silhouettes, I'm sure you can find THE perfect swimsuit for yourself! When buying one, I suggest you don't blindly follow the trends, because no trend will look good on you if it doesn't fit you. Instead try as many different styles as it gets and choose the one that reflects your personality the most, makes you feel confident and highlights parts of the body you're most proud of.

 

SHOP THE TREND

BIKINI
Bikini is still the most popular swimsuit model, since is the easiest to wear and play with different combinations. If your body is in the shape of hourglass, then bikini is the right choice for you. Choose a ruffled top if you want to make your brast look bigger and go for a Brazilian-style bottom for an illusion of a bigger booty. For those with wider shoulders I suggest a top that commints around the neck and if you have wider hips and fuller legs, go for a one-color bottom and palm leaf top, which will bring the attention away from your lower part.

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HIGH WAISTED BOTTOM
High waisted shorts are a big trend right now, but unfortunatelly don't suit everyone. The trend is for those with retro style and smaller breasts but long and slim legs. Yet, I've also seen it on a fuller body-size women and have to say that it can look amazing too! It's definitely very trendy piece, that would look especially good at fancy pool parties.

SHOP THE TREND