Introductions: from me to you!

Hi guys, girls or anyone out there reading I thought that as a way of starting of my blog I should do a little get-to-know the blogger post. I'm just gonna answer a few questions about myself (from a post on tumblr, thank you for that) so you can get to know me better.

THIS IS ME

name: Ruth or r-dog, ruthatron even rudy

age: 16

birthday: september 27

relationship single: single (depressingly so)

career: i'm a aspiring fashion journalist, and one day I would love to work for Elle/Vogue!

favourite colour: violet

favourite food: cookie dough ice cream, salami and brie

pets: 2 cats and 1 very cute doggy.

obligatory picture of myself: 

me looking a little blurry and a little weird at harry potter world 

INTERESTS
this blog was set up as a personal blog, but will feature lots of fashion, films, books and posts on my personal life. this is a little introduction to my interests and the things you might see on my blog:

last film watched: A Dangerous Method (ok maybe 6/10 not the best but micheal fassbender is yum)
favourite films- Moonrise Kingdom, Submarine, American History X, The Godfather, 10 things I hate about you, les miserables etc

last song listened to: Dreams- Bastille & Gabrielle Aplin
favourite music: lots of indie/alternative, daughter, lana del rey, florence and the machine, the weeknd, kanye west, macklemore, bastille, the smiths, the kooks etc

last book read: Lolita by Vladimir Nabobov
favourite books: harry potter's. anna karenina, the hunger games, great gatsby, the bell jar, to kill a mockingbird, the catcher in the rye etc
(PS a series of blogposts about books is coming soon)

I set up this blog in order for me to gain some practice writing posts/articles on topics that I'm interested in such as fashion, art and books. I would love for some feedback, constructive criticism or even recommendations on topics I should feature.

please contact me for a chat, criticism or anything you need!
PLEASE READ AND ENJOY!

Spring Wishlist

MY SPRING WISHLIST

This is a very different post to my last, this one looking at the the clothes I want most this Spring. These are all very hopeful, considering the weather here in London (its very rainy and freezing cold to) but hey I'm an optimist who is very much looking forward to all things floral and summery!

1. Doc Marten Aggy Bow Sandals £120
These are crazily beautiful, even if ~ EXTREMELY ~ expensive. I am still trying to convince my mother but these would make the perfect summer shoes!

2. River Island- Turtle Neck Bodycon Dress £18
Now I am not a body-con girl, as on my body they would be deeply unflattering but the lack of full length turtle necks is forcing me to buy a dress to wear under skirts. This is nice quality but would much rather spend a fiver on a top version, blah!

3. River Island- Gold tone Leaf Necklace £6
I don't where lots of jewellery but I'm a sucker for a statement necklace, and this one is a beauty. I love leaves and this metallic piece really caught my eye.

4.Topshop- Leandra Tan Platforms £60
Now there's not even much to say about these, they are by far the most attractive platforms I have ever seen. I need some summery heels as my beloved office heels are a little too wintry  I doubt my ability to walk in these, but as they say beauty is pain!

5.Asos- Fitted Black Dungarees £45
Dungarees have always reminded me of my childhood, and finally this season I will get a chance to own a slick fitted pair. These are so beautiful and I can just imagine myself throwing one on in the summer.

6.Topshop- Floral Print Open Back Vest £26
This fabulous little top caught my eye while I wandered around my local store, and I decided then and there that I have to own it. For topshop the price is not to bad, so I have to pick one up!

7. Tophop- Denim Skater Skirt £20
This is a nifty little skater skirt that will be perfect for the summer months. I love a good skirt and even though the topshop skirts are usually a little short, think I might give it a go in the tall section.

8.Yello Cut out Sleeveless Skater Dress £32
This neon yellow dress is super summery, and the cut-out feature gives it something extra special. Skater styles are always flattering and I'm sure this could be my go-to dress in the summer!

9.Black Leather Love Bracelet £12
Leather bracelets are a really cool little way to rock the leather trend, and with a bracelet like this you can go for leather in a feminine way. I do really like this bracelet but for £12, I may have to have a look for a cheaper ebay alternative.

Hope you enjoyed my wishlist, if anyone has any recommendations for me or wants to share their own wishlists please do! I'm just getting started with this but I would love for some feedback or responses.

Books to inspire: 1. Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

The thought that a book can change your life, seems to many ridiculous and hyperbolized. But to a true reader books and poetry can have a huge influence on their own lives. A good book will make you think, fall in love, bond with characters and a truly good book will change the way you think forever. As a big reader myself, the books I have read have made a major impact on my life and cultivated my interests, opinions and dreams.  These will be a series of posts highlighting a few of the books that have changed me, and which I recommend to all.

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     Anna Karenina

“All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”

The ultimate story of love, class and inevitable tragedy is one way to describe Tolstoy’s masterpiece ‘Anna Karenina’. The classic novel has enthralled generations with the tale of a heroines downfall after tragic affair, showing the true love between Anna Karenina and the dashing Count Vronsky. Our Heroine Anna begins unhappily married to the powerful but dull Karenin, before she begins a torrid and exhilarating affair with Vronsky which leads to her ultimate demise.

Anna Karenina is however not just a novel based on love, but instead a novel exploring society, lust and the true meaning of respect.

This masterpiece is not only one of the best written novels of all time, but a story that respects true human emotions. The rollercoaster experienced by Anna can be reflected in society, and was one of the reasons I felt so drawn to her. Anna is a character who we can all see a bit of ourselves in. Whether her wish to feel popular and loved within her society, her inner turmoil’s of which she hides from the world or her choice of true love above everything else. I personally connected with her pain, her struggle with the endless choice between responsibility and personal desire. I empathised with her difficulties and in a way began to fall so in love with her character that I myself understood and respected her choices. Anna is a character so well constructed that I see her as not only as a fantastic character but a realistic heroine whose flaws only contribute to her magic.

This novel is not only a tale of love but of the Russian aristocracy of the time, particularly told through the plights and successes of Levin. As an aristocrat who has direct interaction with the peasants, in Levin we see an honest and genuine view of society’s troubles. Levin gives us a view of Russia from an unbiased and true perspective. Levin not only shows the political struggles  but gives us a character to truly root for. The Russian society brought me even more under Tolstoy’s spell as it was a place, a time of which I knew little about. The aristocrats caught my eye with mentions of great privilege, fashion of the time and the social hierarchy which can be reflected in almost every person’s life. In the description I saw a period of history of which I wished to learn more, and was deeply inspired by. Russian society gave me new influences in art, fashion and taught me a lesson itself. I find myself months later inspired and captivated by this society; a society which I wish to learn much more about.

The most important reason why ‘Anna Karenina’ helped change my life is the story itself. Many novels depict love as a perfect ideal which has no wrongs and can hurt no-one. Tolstoy does not give into this façade and instead shows an honest view of love. His love is not perfect and instead shows love as a force which gives a person both the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Love in reality is crazy and can end in tragedy like for Anna and Vronsky, but Tolstoy and our dear Anna teaches us as a reader, that even if love goes wrong it is better to have experienced true love than never at all.

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if anyone is reading/has read this i would love some feedback to help

me improve my writing and to see how people respond!