Get some Zest

Merry Christmas guys! 

Part of running a blog is regularly posting, and being busy is not an excuse! However I've just got back from holiday and it's christmas, so I think I should be let off. 

Hope you all had a great day yesterday.

Now I'm back on the blogosphere radar, I have quite a few posts up my sleeve which I'm sure you'll all enjoy! 

The first is about Zest Magazine.

You might of heard of it, you might even read it. If so, you'll know what to expect, if not, keep reading.

I got a free ad-in of Zest in Cosmo. 

Being on holiday, and running out of things to read, I started to scan the pages whilst lounging by the pool.

Described as a health and lifestyle magazine didn't much appeal to me and being a student means I don't exercise much, I drink too much, and I like pretty much all junk food over an apple any day.

However, the magazine's articles were so insightful.

One of which was about headaches (I get them regularly) which gave me a few more clues as to the causes, with solutions I could try. 

I'm also changing my diet to cut out carbs more (to help with my skin) and there were some great dietary articles about this and recipes to try. 

Being young and care free often means we don't think about the consequences of drinking as much as we should. One article really made me think about how to improve my drinking habits. 

That's what a good magazine does, makes you stop, read and continue reading as well as think about the content (usually so you buy it again next week). 

There were also great exercise tips, how to survive the winter blues and beauty care as well. 

Pretty standard stuff for a health and lifestyle magazine. 

But after reading this, I feel motivated to get healthier and do more to feel better. 

With New Years coming around quickly (urgh) it is a great chance to throw yourself into it for 2013. 

Desperately trying not to sound like a fitness advert and say a 'new you'. 

I don't think I've kept a resolution for more than a month, but regular reads of Zest should keep up the fitness and health levels as well as tips for revealing your new and improved self for the summer. 

(gag at cheesy ending).

Daphne Groenveld is 16?!

Ok, I was originally going to do a post about Daph because basically she's my new girl crush after seeing her in the Dior Addict advert. 

After that I kept seeing her face everywhereee, obviously in magazines or blogs, not the street.

Then when I did a bit of research and found out she was SIXTEEN?! I not only now hate her (jealousy) for being absolutely stunning and successful at such a young age but also a bit disgusted with myself.

How can someone look like that at 16? HOW?! 

When I was 16 I had acne, a missing tooth, and no sense of how tall I was so I hunched over, a lot.

This Dutch gem has such unique features she's caught the eyes of Vogue Korea, Vogue Russia, American Vogue and Vogue Italia. Dior, Roberto Cavalli, Calvin Klein, Anna Sui, to name a few! 

She's been nicknamed the mini Bardot, understandably.

She doesn't even need to pout, its just there all the time.

I am in awe of her, and although this post may sound a tad bitter (over-exaggeration is a weakness) this girls looks are inspiring to the fashion world.

So here are some photos of her to make you all feel as bad about yourself as I do, 

THANKS DAPHNE.

Sneaky Young Ones

Am I getting older? Or is the peak age of style getting younger? Definitely both. Depressingly, the ones to watch these days in the fashion world haven't even got behind the wheel of a car yet and they're dressed top-to-toe in labels, attending premiers, doted on hand and foot by leading designers usually at the helping hand of their famous parents. Lucky for some. 

These are the top chicest kids making the headlines with their million dollar wardrobes....

I'm sure you've all seen Cindy Crawfords TEN-year-old daughter, Kaia Gerber showing off her (already) killer pegs for the first Young Versace campaign. Following in her Mother's footsteps didn't seem hard as along with her inherited beauty comes a confidence and grace in front of the lens, impressive at this age, a natural. 

She's only a year older than my little sister and, despite her efforts, I couldn't imagine her stepping into such big shoes to fill. Ten just seems way too young for the pressure involved in such an industry, although with a style icon as a mother behind you, it may not seem so hard. 

A girl that's recently been taking the red carpet by storm with her pretty, elegant, looks is one Miss Elle Fanning(13), younger sister to Dakota. Already starred in some capturing roles, and the spitting image of her already famous sibling it's no wonder this angelic face and ethereal style has made it to the hit list, below are just a few favourite glam outfits, three words Elle, keep it up. 

Hailee Steinfield (above with Elle) made her debut in the film 'True Grit' only to later be snapped up for a Miu Miu 1940's inspired campaign (caught out for portraying a hazardous scene, above) however despite this bad press, the starlet is constantly impressing the paps strutting in Stella Mcartney, Calvin Klein and Moschino, (all below) to name a few. She has more to come this year with an impressive line up of exciting film roles, which I'm sure will bring the winning styles to match. 

I would have loved to had these wardrobes when I was an ankle biter and it may seem wrong for this generation to be strutting in 6 inch heels but it seems to be the future. 

These 'chadults' may have pulled it out the bag recently but with so many celebs popping out brats these days it's gonna be Beyonce's Blue Ivy, The Beckham's Harper Seven and even Sienna Miller's expected bundle of joy which are setting the stakes in the baby department, imagine the things to come!