Winter 2010 Look Book

Hello World :)


I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend and for those of you were dressed up for Halloween I'm sure you all looked hotter than ever! I'm sure everyone noticed how cold it's been getting lately which means it's my favourite time of the year. 


Fashion Week wrapped up in Toronto just over a week ago and was invaded by top designers and stylists who were dressed fabulously you just couldn't help but say "I want that outfit!" So what's in store for this fall/winter? Let's have a look... 

1) Leather: Sexy, daring, and chic. If there's one thing you have to be rocking the next few months it has to include leather. Weather it's a motorcycle jacket, or a cute skirt or fitted pants; leather is hot! It's also very versatile, dress it up or dress it down, regardless leather will definitely add some spice to your outfit! 

* Remember, don't think you have to drop a ton of cash on  leather jacket. Shop around, you can find affordable and stylish leather jackets as well as other items at places like H&M and Forever 21*

2) Skirts: Show some legs ladies! Skirts took over the run-way and are being seen in all magazines. High-waisted skirts are the most popular items to have this season. Not only do they accentuate you're waist, they can also be an easy item to switch from office attire to a 'night on the town'. It's all in how you where it that will make the difference.   

3) Knits: Cardigans, dress sweaters, ponchos, hats, gloves, scarves,  are some of the wonders of knitwear. The great thing about knits are also the assortments of colours that come along with the season. So go ahead, add some knit to your outfit, you won't regret it!

4) Shorts: Now wait a minute, I know what you're all thinking; "Shorts for the winter? Aren't they just for summer? It's freezing out!" Well you're wrong. You wear skirts in the winter don't you? So why can't you where shorts? One of the hottest trends this fall/winter are shorts paired with leggings or stockings. The difference between summer shorts and winter shorts are lay in the fabric and colours. You'll notice a lot of winter shorts being sold at your favourite stores and do no hestitate to buy them. Just make sure the shorts are you buying are denim, corduroy, flannel, or wool. these types of materials will not only keep you warmer BUT they also make shorts look more formal. 


5) Thigh-high boots: Boots are always in style every winter but this year the higher your boots, the hotter the look. This season, the trend is the boot to cover your leg passed the knee. You can find them at most shoe stores in a variety of colours, in leather or suede. Just make sure you find a pair you love and make sure you don't leave them behind!

Is Slutty Really Sexy? : Halloween Edition

"In the real world Halloween was a time for little kids to dress up in scary costumes. In 'girl world' it was the one night a year a girl could dress like a total slut and no other girls could say anything about it. The hard core girls just wore lingerie and some form of animal ears."- Mean Girls

Oh Halloween, the one time of the year that most people can have so much fun with! I've decided to touch on this topic since we are only a few days away from this fabulous event. So, what is it about halloween that makes it so much fun?

Well the answer is: you can pretty much be anything you want! However, I'm not sure if Lindsay Lohan has it all right in the movie. I will agree that during Halloween, most girls try and dress a little sexier than usual with the excuse that it is simply a "costume". However, there is a difference between looking sexy and hot enough to turn most heads and looking like a complete slut who's screams f*ck me. 

For example: 

A girl could dress up as a cop. There are a TON of different cop costumes that she could put on , it's how she decides to wear it that will make the difference. I've seen plenty of girls in the same costume and one girl will look classy, sexy, and super hot, and the other will look like used up trash that just waiting to be tossed back out again (if you get my drift).

The point is, there is nothing wrong with dressing up like a sexy cop, or sexy pin-up girl, or a racecar driver, a hot version of dorothy, or whatever your imagination wants you to be that night. Just remember that you can still look smoking hot without having to look naked or worrying about your boobs popping out all night. 

Anyways, Halloween is all about having fun. Be whatever you want to be, just make sure you're comfortable in your own skin ;) 

Happy Dress Up Everyone! I'll leave you with some fun Halloween Photos of our favourite Celebrity skanks ... I mean girls and some of the ones we love!

xoxo

 Kim and Lauren can still look sexy and cute while keeping it classy - exacly why I love these girls. Superwoman & a Sailor.

Of Course, Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton are perfect examples of how NOT to wear a costume. I'm not even sure what Lindsay is supposed to be and as for Paris, who's dressed up as Alice... well apparently she wants everyone to see her wonderland.

Here's Lady Gaga wearing a dress made up of tiny Kermit the Frogs ... FYI this was NOT a halloween costume believe it or not, she actually went out like this on a normal day. WTF?

Girl Meets World Gets a Make-Over

Hey Everyone,

So the new layout is finally up! After a lot of hard work and template making our site finally feels at home! We'd love to know what you think. Like it, Love it, Hate it?

Today's post should be up soon. Still conjuring up the last few ideas and thoughts of the day.

Hope everyone is having an amazing day!

xoxo

The Eff* bomb

Hey Guys. 

Where the heck have I been you might be asking? Well super super busy, sick, mix that with my procrastination problem well, I might just disappear for awhile. The good news is I'm BACK and my brain is on overload which has given me a ton of things to think [blog] about.  

Today's post is titled The F* bomb. Now I know what you're thinking. What the f*ck is she talking about? Well let me elaborate.

FORGIVENESS.

Tough word isn't it? But here's the thing. I realized that we are going to go through hell sometimes. We're going to fight, give silent treatments, yell, cry, rant, talk shit, sit and think about horrible things happening to people who have intentionally hurt us. We're going to feel all these things that we might think are going to make us feel better not realizing that all we really need to do is forgive. 

It's a very tough thing to do, especially when all you can think about is how hurt or disappointed you may have been after going through whatever you were put through. Part of moving on is letting go, and you will never let go completely unless you drop the F* bomb first. 

So try it out. You don't need to call anyone up and tell them that. You just have to let yourself know that you have & I guarantee you will start feeling better. Forgiveness is tied to acceptance. You must first accept what has happened, even though it might be the worst thing in the world. Take it for what it is. You're still standing, you're still breathing which means as much as you felt the world was coming to an end, it hasn't and it won't. Accept and you will be able to forgive.

So here it goes. I forgive you. Anyone who's ever talked shit, called me a bitch, made me cry, made me doubt for even a second. I forgive you and I do because well I don't care. Which lets me know that I'm at such a better place than you might be. 

So there it is. The F* bomb, just remember; just because you can forgive, doesn't mean you have to fucking forget. Karma's a bitch!

Happy Days :)

Wake up call...

Happy Saturday everyone!

Sorry we haven't posted in a few days, things have been super hectic but I hope today's post is a good read for you. We've decided to go a little deeper with our topic today so here we go...  

So I was watching TV the other day and came across an old episode of Greys Anatomy about addictions. During the voice over they talk about the high and rush we get with things we’re ‘addicted’ to. Now, I'm not about to start talking about drug addictions and shit, but the episode got me thinking a lot about how people tend to hold on to things (relationships) that they know are hurting them but just won't let them go.

We’ve all seen it or perhaps have had our own share of dealings with this feeling. We’re so caught up in moments that we forget to look at the bigger picture. Think of it this way, it’s like when you go and watch a movie but there are a few scenes that made you laugh or that you thought were cute, but the entire concept and story line is wrong, the actors suck, and it was too predictable. You aren’t going to the say that it was a good movie. When people ask you’ll say the movie was crap, and that you don’t think anyone should waste their money going to see it.

Now, back to my initial thoughts and what inspired this entry. Have you ever watched your bestfriend’s boyfriend constantly treat her like crap and wonder why she keeps him around or why perhaps we spend our time chasing guys who really aren’t worth it? We get a few good dates, long conversations on the phone, some cute texts, and steamy backseat make-out and we think this guy has it all but realistically the dates well there’s only been a few, the long conversations on the phone only happen when YOU call him and he decides to pick up, the cute texts – drunk texts, and the make-outs well they only happen when you’ve seen him which ties back to the few good dates. So why do we stick around? It’s because we love the high, we love the potential, we love the feeling we get and we hold on to these few moments and we don’t admit that the relationship is crap just like that horrible movie you don’t think anyone should watch!

So what happens when we’ve finally realized that this guy isn’t right for us? We do another stupid thing, we start to come up with excuses for them.  It’s fucked! Are we really just wired so wrong that most of us can’t see that he’s just a dick and not that into us. 

This goes for guys as well. If she's a high maintenance, unappreciative, whiny bitch who doesn't trust you and is constantly breathing down your neck who cares how hot she is, do you really need the headache? Peace the fuck out of there ASAP and find yourself somebody a little more sane. We're not all as fucked up as you claim your ex was.

But back to my point, people are born into relationships. It’s our relationships that make us human. They let us feel emotions. They make us happy, and they also make us what to curl up into to a ball and cry but we hold on to the ones that are worth it with the people we believe really make a difference in our lives. We just have to be able to figure out which ones ARE worth it.

So if you’re stuck sitting through a shitty movie that you know is going to want to make you poke your eyes out after you’ve already sat through it, walk out and maybe go see another one worth your time. You can’t get you’re money back once you’ve already sat through it. Kick the habit of putting up with anything less than you deserve. In other words, (and excuse my French) wake the fuck up and cut off the asshole you’ve been infatuated over the last month because the longer you put yourself through it the harder it’ll be to let it go kind of like the whole addiction thing.

She be jumpin' up and down tryin' to get that ass in...

It’s that time again…

Fall is here, the temperature is dropping, you’ve already taken your favourite boots out of the closet, and love wearing your brand new leather jacket. October is always fun, but with all the pretty colours and fall fashion comes a lot of excuses. Thanksgiving is around the corner and with that the Christmas season and the excuse to curl up in a ball with a blanket, pop some popcorn and watch movies with your boyfriend. Most girls dread the holiday season because it’s the easiest time to gain those few extra pounds we notice when trying to slip into our favourite pair of jeans come the spring. So how do we avoid this we ask? Well the simple answer would be to watch you’re eating and go to the gym but we all know it’s no that easy when you’re moms baking up a storm that smells way too good to resist. One of the biggest reasons people gain weight over the winter is because the days seem shorter when the sun is setting at 6:00pm. The cold and dark make us just want to run home, so we drive right past the gym and we start to come up with excuses:

“It’s too cold out” – You aren’t working out in the cold, find a gym close to where you live and start moving. You’ll love the breeze after a hard and sweaty workout!

“I’ve had such a long day”  - All you really need to put in is 30 minutes of intense cardio to feel amazingly energized afterwards and you’ll be able to sleep a lot nicer as well giving you more energy for the day ahead.

“I hate using machines” – You don’t need to use any equipment, most gyms offer many aerobics classes that vary in difficulty. Take up some yoga or kick boxing, find something you love and more than likely you’ll want to keep going back.

“I give up too easily” –It’s easy to find a friend to join a gym with you. Make a schedule that works for the both of you. You can hang out and gossip while working on those abs.

“I hate working out infront of guys” – If this is one of your reasons for not hitting the gym then look around. There are gyms that offer Womens Only hours, or sections that are just for women. Curves, Premier Fitness, and most gyms at colleges or universities provide these options for girls. On the other hand, working out around guys isn’t so bad. Gyms are FULL of guys, maybe you’ll meet someone special ;)

“Gyms cost too much money” – So you want to work out but it doesn’t meet your budget. Try and avoid big named gyms and maybe something smaller and you’ll be sure to find something affordable. Another option is to invest in some fun work out DVDs that you and your workout buddy can do in the comfort of your home – you avoid the cold and save some money!

Here’s a list of places and workouts you may want to try out:

Premier Fitness – $35- $40/month: Gym offers aerobic classes, pools, health advice, training, boxing, and women’s only sections

GoodLife Fitness – $50-$60/month: A bit more expensive, however offer longer hours and all services including aerobic classes, pools, health advice, training, and women’s only classes.

Curves – approx $40/month. All women’s circuit training, easy and fun – offer health and nutritional advice

Flirty Girl Fitness: $99/month: All girls, no equipment but offer a huge selection of aerobics and dance classes which include kick-boxing, pole dancing, hip hop, and salsa. 3 and 6 month memberships are also available.

Work Out Dvds

Turbo Jam – Combination of kick-boxing, dance, and Capoeira  (Afro-Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, music, and dance)

Hip Hop Abs –  Combines fun cardio dance with targeted abs sculpting moves without ever having to lay on your back for sit ups or crunches!

Slim in 6 – resistance training and aerobics DVD which allows you to slim down without bulking up.

Remember, the winter can be tough but you’ll be kicking yourself in the ass (which may have gotten bigger over 3 months) if you don’t get up a move. As lazy as you may feel, working out actually makes you feel really good once you’re done. You’re energized and you’ll feel better about yourself. Don’t starve yourself either, enjoy the things you love (chocolate and desserts) just do it in moderation.

Pass Or Fail - First Impressions

It’s a Friday night, and you’re out on the town. Out for drinks with your friends, or ready to let it all out on the dance floor. You’ve made it past the front door and what’s next? We all know the feeling – we scan the room until finally there he is. You’ve found you’re guy and he’s everything you’re looking for at first glance – ‘physically’ that is. Yes, we’re talking about that initial attraction ladies. First impressions are important – so what do you look for when glancing a room? What sets him apart from all of the other guys who may or may not be staring at your TNA while you strut around in your little black dress? It’s a tough question but we all have a ‘type’ and if you’re lucky enough to get past the glancing and manage to initiate a conversation, what do you look for while trying to figure him out. We asked around and here’s what we got:

Style & Personality – Every girl wants a guy who’s confident. Confidence is sexy, cockiness is not! There’s a fine line between the two and no girl wants to listen to a guy talk too much about himself. If you can make a girl feel comfortable and laugh then the conversation is going in the right direction and 9/10 we’ll always stick around for more. We HATE pick up lines – 99% of them are lame and they don’t work! Personality ties in with style, and the way a guy is dressed says a lot about his personality. Check him out carefully and don’t forget the shoes!

      What keeps him busy? No girl wants a guy who sits on his ass all day while mommy and daddy give him a weekly cheque so he can take you out. We don’t care if the Benz you’re driving was a gift from your mom - get a job and a hobby! You may be hot and have a sexy car – but if you’re not supporting yourself, don’t think we’ll be doing it either. We like guys who have things to do. Whether they’re keeping themselves busy with school or work or both, it tells us they’re working towards something.

     Hygiene – It doesn’t matter if he has washboard abs, ladies, if your guy smells like his dinner word of advice: RUN! It’s happened, I’ve witnessed it. The boy is as fine as a ticket on the dash and he’s caught you checking him out, so he walks over, leans in to introduce himself and before you can even take in his name, you’ve figured out his favourite wing sauce. Dinner before a night out is great, but pop a breath mint or something before you try picking us up. 

     Entourage – What are his friends like, or did he come with any friends at all. If a girl see a guy by himself at bar/club (or anywhere else for the matter) she wonders why he’s alone in the first place. If his friends are cool, fun (and added bonus also really cute), your friends can be kept busy which makes hanging out with your guy that much easier. 

     Age is nothing but a number? – Putting aside your day dreaming about Brad Pitt or Cloony, or the 25 year olds who are waiting for Justin Bieber’s voice to change, age is important to us but how important is it? Every girl is different but the question will come up in the first ten minutes.  Just remember, don’t write your guy off simply because he was born 35 seconds after you. Give him a chance, he may just surprise you. 

There you have it girls. You said it and we blogged it. We all do it, it’s almost as if we carry a personal notepad and check off whether guys pass or not as we’re meeting them. Just remember, guys don’t think like we do and we’re always going to over-think and over-analyze because we’re girls and its what we do. Let’s all try and stay a little grounded and just go with the flow instead, it’s so much easier that way!

Welcome

 Hello World,

Welcome to Girl.Meets.World! What is Girl.Meets.World you may ask? Well the title says it all. Girl.Meets.World is a fun place where we can discuss all things GIRL and everything we encounter while living in this crazy world. Whether that be discussing the big events in the city, best vacation spots, where to party (and where NOT to party), men (because we all know that's a never-ending topic), fashion or entertainment, at the end of the day its all about Girl.Meets.World, meaning you'll get a girls perspective on everything. 

So once again, Welcome! We would love to hear all your suggestions for topics. Feel free to email any questions and/or suggestions to xo.girlmeetsworld.xo@gmail.com. 

xoxo