Asos Curve Jeans Review

I just bought two pairs of jeans from Asos Curve, as they were on sale.  So I decided to review them and compare them to other jeans which I bought from other brands.

1. ASOS CURVE Black Overdyed Flare Jeans

2. ASOS CURVE Supersexy Skinny Flare Jean

So when it comes to size when comparing the same size to New Look Inspire Range and Yours clothing, Asos has a smaller waist, however, according to the size charts they are wider at the hips.  So I decided to go a size up in order to be safe since the waist is smaller. 

Now the black jeans (1) it didn't fit properly around the waist even though I usually wear jeans with slightly smaller waist.  However, the usual jeans I wear always have a slight elasticated fabric, and this pair didn't have any stretch to them.  So be sure if you intend to buy these, go a size up as they are slightly small.

The second pair (2), as the description says it is stretchy.  The fabric is thinner than the other pair, and very comfortable and they are what they description says they are.  Around the waist they fitted well and also made my legs look slightly thinner. 

Both jeans have the same length. I am about above average in height and they were both still very long and so if you are going to buy these, be sure to either wear heels or if you are going to wear flats then roll the bottom cuffs.  

So in conclusion; read the description carefully and be sure to check their size chart as compared to other brands when it comes to pants they seem to fit smaller; so if you are going to be a non-stretchy fit pant go for a size larger, if you are going to buy a stretchy fit pant then go for your usual size as they fit perfectly.  

My tip for Asos Curve, add different leg length options like New Look Inspire and Yours have as not every plus size girl is the height of an Amazon Warrior.  Also after closely examining their catalog when it comes to jeans the majority are skinny legged which in my opinion if one has huge hips/thighs they shouldn't wear them as they look awful on such body type and don't help to enhance one's figure at all, unlike flare and bootcut jeans/pants. Also the jeans in the catalog which aren't skinny legged, the majority aren't of a stretchy fit, in fact there are barely more than two in the whole catalog; which is a pity as at Yours and New Look such jeans sell within two months so it is clear that these sell well among the plus size community. So when it comes to the jeans department Asos Curve still needs some slight improvement in order to compete better with other plus size clothes manufacturers; although they still do have the advantage that they are the most fashion forward and don't provide plus size grandma clothes like other companies. 

Hope you enjoyed this review and feel free to add your thoughts when it comes to your jean purchases.

Easy Hairstyles for Long Hair - My YouTube Finds

I would categorise my hair as long, wavy and untamable and barely any hairstyle holds for more than one day and so I end up just always tieing my hair into a ponytail when I go out.  So for all the girls who have untamable hair like mine and want to change it; here are a few videos which I found on YouTube which might help in changing up your look.

I tried this tutorial out and it really does work, it really gives my waves a more defined look and apart from the fact that if you are practically incompetent when it comes to styling your hair like I am, then you will find this quiet easy to follow.


For those who don't want to spend money on a curling iron and have a straightener, then you can check out this video.  I personally tried to do a section of my hair and didn't come out very well, but I have to admit I barely can get my hair straight with a straightener, so if you know how to use your straightener (unlike moi) then I suggest you to follow this video;


If you like braided hairstyles, then this is the video for you.  I found these tutorials easy to follow and well explained and tried them out for myself and came out the same.  Pity they didn't stay long as my hair is layered :-(  So I suggest that you follow this video if your hair has a straight cut or know how to use bobby pins properly.

And if you don't have the time to straighten or curl your hair, then you'll like this video.  You can create a completely new look with just some accessories.


If you want a hairstyle for special occassions and/or celebrity inspired, then I found this YouTube user who does a fantastic job at this and explains them really well, apart from the fact I love her accent :D  Here is the link:- http://www.youtube.com/user/lilithedarkmoon

And speaking of celebrities, here is a tutorial which I love to achieve Kim Kardashian's hair look (the only good thing about Kim Kardashian).


Hope you enjoy these videos and feel free to share your YouTube finds :D

Blast from the Past.

Haven't heard this song for a long time and I still love it. Such a pity that today's music seems to consist mostly of just rap, hip hop and dance and good songs with good music and lyrics seem to have been forgotten.

Keep it Happy!

Just watched the musical/movie The Producers (2005) and I love the movie :D So here is a mini review and little surprise at the end.

Story
So mainly the story focuses on two characters, a producer and an accountant who together in order to evade taxes and earn millions at the same time they try and create a musical which will open and close on the same night (in other words it will flop).

Acting and Characters of the movie

Nathan Lane as Max Bialystock; previously I had only seen him on TV, such as in Sex and the City and 30 Rock.  I personally found him absolutely brilliant in this movie and would wish that he appeared in more movies and TV series.

Matthew Broderick as Leo Bloom.  Personally I never was a fan of his, but he really impressed me in this movie.

Will Ferrell as Franz Liebkind.  I'm also not a huge fan of his, but Will Ferrell playing a German pigeon-loving Nazi, you cannot go wrong.  So please Will Ferrell, do more characters like these in your future movies.


Uma Thurman as Ula.  I prefer Uma in more serious roles, but loved her Swedish accent and didn't disappoint at all.

Gary Beach as Roger De Bris.  It's such a pity that he doesn't appear in more movies, he is absolutely incredibly talented especially as a comedienne.  Love his facial expressions. 

Roger Bart as Carmen Ghia.  Loved him as well, he needs to appear in more comedy movies together with Gary Beach they would make a perfect comedic team.

To summarise; the cast was amazing together.

Direction and Location 

The movie was clearly filmed within a studio, but the color palette used was very beautiful and complemented well with the movie's tone/mood.

Soundtrack

Since it is a musical, then over half the movie consists of songs, which I absolutely loved.  They were catchy, not boring and absolutely funny.  Pity not all musicals have such a funny soundtrack.

Who should watch this?

I suggest that it is suitable for at least those over 13/15 years of age, there is some adult content but not too much.  And some of the comedy will only be understood by adults and personally I suggest that if you get the DVD put on the subtitles to follow the story better as in my musical movies when it comes to singing I don't always understand everything and would sometimes have to rewind a bit.

Conclusion

If you love musicals and love comedy and love Mel Brookes than this is the movie for you. I would rate it 4.5/5 as I would definitely watch it again and again and apart from the fact that I cannot stop thinking about it and how fun it was.  And as promised here is a video of one of my favourite scenes.  Keep it Happy everyone!

Unfortunately the video doesn't allow embedding and so here is the link, enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puAbM3QHvjw&feature=related

"Snap Out of IT" Lady Gaga

I have been for a long time debating with myself whether to post something about Gaga and now that I heard her latest single "Judas", I decided that I had to say something.

During the beginning of her career I was a huge fan of hers, her songs were fun and catchy (even though their lyrics were quiet ...).  Everything changed for me, from when she did the Paparazzi video and those after it.  The videos started to creep me out and were becoming darker and darker, from suicidal models to poisioning the gorgeous Alexander Skarsgård in Paparazzi; killing a guy in Bad Romance, poisoining a whole restaurant of people in Bad Romance (the only good thing about that video was borrowing Tarantino's prop - yes I am a Tarantino fan), creating a sort of Communist place where Gaga is controlloing a bunch of hot gay Hitlers (sans the mini moustache) and seeing throughout the video what resembles a heart with thorns (similar to that of Jesus Christ) in Aljeandro, and giving birth to something absolutely weird in Born this way and now we have Judas.

The timing seems to be perfect since it is Easter and the song refers to some events which led to many of us celebrating Easter; hopefully this won't become an official Easter song.

I admit I did read a bunch of articles on Lady Gaga being part of the Illuminati, but I'm not goign to go into this as I have mixed feelings about this, although the more time passes the more I am beleiving such articles.  Anyway the one thing which is evidently clear is that in these last 3 singles of hers she has made great reference to Catholic saints and symbols and now I am getting fed up of it.  Yes, I am Catholic I don't agree with everything with the church does and did, but yes I am a beleiver and now I am feeling offended, especially becuase of such 'usage' she is earning more money at the expense of us Catholics.

My point is, she needs to stop this, apart from offending Catholics, the act is now getting boring and predictable and also many of us are experiencing dejavu (remember Madonna?).  She doesn't need to mention and refer to such saints, etc... in her songs, they are unnecessary and such songs can still be hits without such references.  And I know some of you may argue that she has the right to her freedom of speech, but well personally I wouldn't I have minded if she did it once, but now that it is becoming more repatative and now I think she is abusing such right.

So please Lady Gaga snap out of it, you are better than that!

Dear Asos Curve,

I love your clothes and everything about them, as apart from offering clothes ideal for the young plus size girl, you also provide us with a great choice of fashion forward items.  My only complaint is that you don't seem to have a fixed  plus size basics 'section', which in my opinion such 'section' should always be present and should at least consist of basic plain; tank tops, t-shirts, cardigans and more.  Last year you had a few like these which were great, unfortunately currently you barely have anything like these, which are essential for any plus-size girl's wardrobe and will never run out of style.  So please Asos Curve consider my suggestion.
Love,
Dysnomia xxx