Modcloth Are Idiots

Modcloth, sponsor of every style blogger everywhere, is suggesting you buy their $275 Trip to Tansy-nia Skirt to wear whilst volunteering in Tanzania.

They suggest that if you wear this skirt "you'll be loved by Tanzania locals for more than just your helping hands!" Seriously dudes, fire your copywriter.

The Class Divide in London

Does Acupuncture Hurt?

Does acupuncture hurt? Yes and no, is the answer.

Okay, let's expand on that a little. I recently started having acupuncture for back pain, and was worried about how painful it was going to be, but couldn't really find a definitive answer. That's because there isn't really a definitive answer, it very much depends on the individual's condition and sensitivity. I found that it's not generally painful when the needles are being inserted, they are very thin and you just don't really feel them. However if they are inserted into a muscle which is really tense, well...yeah you're going to know about it. I've found that the after effects are more painful than during the procedure, I feel "bruised" for couple of days afterwards and the affected area feels really aggravated. So now you know.