Archive for the 'General' Category

MySpace

MySpace is a social networking site, very similar to Bebo.
The only real difference is that users can more easily create their own layouts, and that it’s a little simpler (usually) to read what people are saying, because for some reason, the English skills of MySpacers seem to be a little up from those of Beboers.
Bands […]

Thursday, February 8th, 2007

Bebo

Bebo is a social networking site, very popular among teenagers.
It allows young people (or anyone really) to publish information about themselves (favourite music, schools, interests, location, age) online, for other people to read. Users can write blog entries, create quizzes, and connect with friends to communicate.
The site has become a social phenomenom, but it won’t […]

Wednesday, January 24th, 2007

Cropped Cardies

Normal cardies were back, and following in their wake is a summer favourite - the cropped cardie.
Some are thick, some are thin, some have large knitted holes in them… but they’re meant for summer, as little more than an accessory so it doesn’t look as though one is expecting the hot weather before it comes […]

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007

Santa Hats

We all know that it’s Christmas, and naturally everyone is getting into things.
Even teenagers (who generally like to stay aloof and appear unexcited) usually get into the spirit of things, but the craze of santa hats in public has been stronger recently than in the past.
It must be the time for everyone to be jolly… […]

Monday, December 25th, 2006

Emo

One of the newest fashion “groups” that has formed in the world of teenagers, is that of the emos (emoes?).
Influenced by bands such as Auckland’s False Start, emos are generally seen in black skinny jeans, black Chucks or Vans, and black t-shirts… with their hair cut semi-short in a definite side fringe, and died black.
The […]

Friday, October 6th, 2006

Gangsta

“Gangsta” appears to be one of the latest looks teenagers are trying to achieve.
This look is achieved by the wearing of semi-baggy knee length shorts of some description, along with either a baggy t-shirt if you’re a guy (alternatively, no shirt) or a singlet for a girl - covered by a baggy hoodie. Then either […]

Monday, October 2nd, 2006