Let's Talk About The Resting Bitch Face

RBF or Resting Bitch Face as it is also known has plagued me my entire life.

I must clarify I am a happy person, I would even go as far as to say I am a nice person and yet the unfortunate fact that my natural expression happens to be one of apparent coldness and bitchiness often means people think I am rude or arrogant.

The fact of the matter is, I suffer from the unfortunate problem of the resting bitch face - a term used to describe a facial expression which (subconsciously and unintentionally) looks pissed off, grumpy, often superior, judgemental and irritated with anything and everything.

It may sound like some-what of a myth made up by grumpy faced girls - but the concept of the RBF has in fact been studied and explored by psychologists. Studies have revealed that the RBF facial expression can affect and influence human interpretations of that particular individual, making them appear untrustworthy, and a person of poor judgement and decision making.

I have experienced several incidents in which people have remarked on my RBF here are a few of my favourites:

'Do you EVER smile'

'Why do you always look so miserable'

'Who's died'

And my personal favourite

(From a complete stranger) 'I've seen you in here the past two days and this is the first time I've ever seen you smile.'

Just like the Free the Nipple movement I call for a Free the RBF movement. Lets no longer judge women for their lack of smiles but celebrate when they do smile.

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Why I Simply Adore Monochrome

                                     

I have been a fan of monochrome dressing for many years now. There is something undeniably chic about the simplicity of the combination of black and white.

Monochrome is fairly easy to wear and it is for this reason that you can take risks with you fashion choices and step outside your comfort zone. Indeed as the Queen of Fashion herself Coco Chanel once remarked, "Black has it all. White, too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony." 

Pretty much every brand cover monochrome staples but my personal favourite brands are Zara if you're trying to save and Saint Laurent if you want to splurge.

Both white and black are heavily surround by symbolism and connotations, with white connoting to purity, goodness and innocence, whilst black is associated with darkness, mourning but also undeniably of sophistication.

Perhaps it's the link to the glorious screen sirens of Old Hollywood during which films were only made in black and white but those colours forever remind me of chic women with extreme style.

Think Marilyn Monroe in 'Some Like it Hot' or Audrey Hepburn in 'Sabrina.'

 

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