Brazilian stereotypes

This post is quite different compared to my other posts and most of the time I probably won't post like this, but this is just a rant I have to get out.
So I would just like to write about Brazilian stereotypes. This post is meant to be funny and for a laugh. I'm not trying to be rude about people who have these stereotypes and I know that not everyone actually says stuff like this. I'm sure I have many stereotypes about other countries myself, so just enjoy!

1) I will start with something personal to myself, but I'm sure people with my surname will relate. Whenever I tell someone that my name is Beatriz Gomes they either say "oh are you Spanish?" or "are you related to Selena Gomez?" NO. I am not Spanish nor am I from a Hispanic country. I'm also not related to Selena Gomez, firstly because my surname is spelt with an S not a Z and secondly even if it was spelt the same, Gomez/Gomes is such a popular surname you can't surely think everyone with the surname is related to Selena Gomez?!

2) If I tell someone I'm from Brazil they ask me "so do you speak Spanish?" Nope, I do not speak Spanish, Brazil speaks Portuguese - P O R T U G U E S E.

3) People also tend to call me Mexican, and when I correct them telling them I am Brazilian they respond with "same thing". Same thing? HOW IN THE WORLD ARE MEXICO AND BRAZIL THE "SAME THING". This one makes me really mad.

4) People tend to think that the capital of Brazil is either Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo or of course Buenos Aires! There are more places in Brazil than just Rio and São Paulo. Buenos Aires isn't even in Brazil it's the capital of Argentina. The capital of Brazil is Brasília, yup it's as simple as that.

5) A lot of people have the idea that Brazil is a really dangerous place. This point I understand because sometimes I even get a little bit scared at the thought of going there because of some stories I have heard. However I want to point out that there is danger and crime everywhere in the world, yes there is less in countries like England for example but something can happen to you anywhere. Plus I have never had a bad experience there and it's not as bad as people make it out to be.

6) Everyone says to me "you're Brazilian so you must love football!" Yes ok, I do like football but just about as much as most other girls do (I only tend to get excited for the World Cup). My dad claims that he hates football, so there's a Brazilian who doesn't love football for you!

7) For some reason people think that the entire of Brazil either looks like Rio or the Amazon. Yes those are beautiful famous places in Brazil but, Brazil is so much bigger than that and it is full of other amazing places to go see and things to do! Did you know there's a town with a giant public telephone, traffic light etc. funny isn't it.

8) Many people tend to think that Brazilians are short with dark hair and tanned skin. I guess I kind of fit this stereotype then - minus the dark skin because English weather does not allow me to tan. However there are plenty of people all over Brazil who are tall and blonde, Chinese, coloured and more. Brazil is a very diverse country with people from all over the world. I once heard a comment "I didn't know there were blonde people in Brazil so I was shocked when I saw them there." Wow.

9) If someone does know that they don't speak Spanish in Brazil there's always the comment "well you're Brazilian so that means you're not Latina because you don't speak Spanish". Nope that's incorrect, actually I am Latina. I am NOT Hispanic but I am Latina. A Latina or Latino is someone who comes from countries who's languages originated from Latin. So in fact a French person is technically a "Latino". However the term Latino is usually associated with Latin America but Brazil is still part of Latin America so therefore I am still Latina.

10) There is the stereotype that in Brazil it is always Carnival. Actually it is an annual festival which is held during the Friday to the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday to mark the beginning of Lent. IT IS NOT CARNIVAL 365 DAYS A YEAR.

There are many more stereotypes I could tell you but those to me are the main ones, I will leave you with this tweet by Latina Magazine, see if you can spot the mistake...

Bea xxx

Different, unique, edgy but sexy?

As the time goes on I find that my style is always evolving; sometimes I feel as if I need to have a set look, however at times I want to feel girly and pretty and other times I want to feel sexy and edgy! So how can I pick which look I want? Many people categorise different styles and you always know who's going to wear what kind of thing so sometimes I feel pressured to choose the look I want.  My ideal look list just goes on, I want my style to be different, unique, edgy but sexy.  I definitely think that whatever I wear I have a sort of Latina element to it. I am Brazilian and love embracing it. I take some things that are more in fashion here in the UK and give them a Latin American flare. I love having that insight into two worlds, I can mix and match two cultures to make my unique style. So I have decided, why do I need to choose what style I want to go for? Why can't I mix these different looks? This new school year I will be entering sixth form (for anyone who isn't from the UK, these are the last two years of school where you study for A-levels which determine which universities you can get into and what courses you can study) and now I can wear my own clothes, no more uniform - yay! So now is my time to experiment, now is my time to make a statement. This year I want to wear the things I've always wanted to but was scared of what people would think. I want to imprint my own style and not be like any other girl. On previous wear your own clothes days at school I have always worn clothes that are comfortable and items that every girl in my school year seems to own. Now I will show everyone this different, unique, edgy but sexy look I am going for. I will express my personality, my cultural background and Latin American heritage through my fashion.

Bea xxx

Missguided haul

At the end of the year I will be going on holiday to Brazil, but of course as it is winter in England when I go; I am trying to get my holiday shopping done now. So the other night I ordered a few pieces from Missguided to wear on holiday and it is great because I can start wearing them during summer now.

The first thing I ordered was the "poranka bardot sweetheart crop top" for £4.99 in white. I love how it goes off the shoulders so it is slightly different from the average plain crop top. They sell the exact same crop top at Topshop for £10.00 so if you are thinking of buying it definitely check out the Missguided one first! I even think the Missguided one is slightly more flattering.

I also ordered the "candace scuba midi skirt" for £9.99 which matches the crop top. I think I am going to get it altered though because it is slightly too long on me but if I get a size smaller it will be too tight on my hips. I normally don't have a problem with being short but sometimes it can get annoying when I am trying to find dresses and skirts. Does anyone else have this short girl problem?

The next thing I ordered was the "nailina black eyelash lace bralet" for £14.99. Once again you can buy a top like this from Topshop but it's £22, so Missguided is the way to go for a bargain. 

I'm really into lace detail at the moment so a lot of my recent purchases have been lace items of clothing. I recently bought a dress just like this bralet!

The next thing I got was the "neela baby pink tailored shorts with belt". I think they're really cute and their structure makes me feel that they're quite "smart" shorts. They were £17.99.

Here is the bralet and the shorts on me.

The next thing I got was a "petrine lemon lace detail boxy top" for £14.99. I'm not completely sure how I am going to style a lemon top or what bottoms to pair it with because of its "boxy" structure, but I liked it so I just went for it. 

Of course I love the lace detail!

Next up was a "borislava floral open back playsuit" which was £19.99. I wanted some new playsuits because I only own one from Topshop and it is more of a night outfit. This one definitely has a tropical feel to it which makes me excited for my holiday, it will be perfect with a tan.

The other playsuit I got was the "nabia floral stroppy playsuit" for £17.99. This one has a softer look to it and the floral pattern makes me feel very feminine which I love.

The only fault I have for this playsuit is how it sits on my lower half, I am hoping it won't look the same when I'm walking around. 

Lastly I purchased the "lotye mesh panel bodycon dress" for £19.99. I think mesh panels are really in at the moment and although this dress is reasonably plain I love it so much! 

Missguided has definitely gotten more pricey over the years but it is still reasonably cheap! It is definitely worth looking at for items that you can get from more expensive high street shops e.g. Topshop and getting them for cheaper.

What do you guys all think of Missguided?

Bea xxx

Some recent little purchases

I would just like to share some purchases I have recently made since I got some money from work experience I did in the last week.

The first thing I was on the look out for was white nail varnish which seems to be very in trend at the moment. It also seems that by wearing white nail varnish, whether on your fingernails or toenails, it gives off the illusion of slightly darker skin. Therefore as I got a spray tan for prom a little over a week ago, the white really brings out my tan more. I picked up this Essie nail varnish in "blanc" from boots for £7.99.

If solid white isn't your cup of tea a great alternative is the colour "fiji" also by Essie. It is also £7.99. It has a hint of pink in it but ultimately the colour on your nail is still on the white side, although in the bottle it looks much darker.

Here are "blanc" and "fiji" on my nails.

Blanc

Fiji

The next thing I purchased from boots was the Bourjois healthy mix foundation in the colour "vanilla" which is number 52, for £9.99.

I have been using the Bourjois healthy mix serum for a little over a year now, you can find it at boots for £10.99. I love how lightweight it feels (the smell is also amazing so I'm hoping the foundation is the same) but due to my acne prone skin I feel like it does not give me enough coverage, so I am hoping the foundation will. I have the serum in the colour "light beige" which is number 53 but it was a tad too dark for me so hopefully now that I have got the foundation in 52, it will be just right. Would you guys like to see a comparison post between the foundation and the serum?

The next thing I got was a Sleek blush by 3 blush palette. It is called the "pink lemonade" palette. The 3 colours inside are called "icing sugar", "macaroon" and "pink mint". I picked up this palette from tesco for £8.99. So far I have used the colours "icing sugar" and "pink mint". To be completely honest I am new on the blush front because I have always been afraid of applying too much and walking around looking like a clown. Therefore my safest bet for this palette is "icing sugar" because it has a gold look to it and works well for a "sun kissed" look. Then comes "pink mint" which as you can tell by its name it is pink. I prefer to use this blush at night for a more glamorous look as its pigment is stronger. Unfortunately I haven't even plucked up the courage to try and use "macaroon" as it's a cream blush and I'm worried it will look like I've painted lines on my face! Does anyone have any tips for applying cream blush?

Icing sugar

Macaroon

Pink mint

Lastly I purchased a pink cardigan from Zara. If you carry on reading my blog I'm sure you will soon discover my deep love for Zara! 

I already own a pink cardigan but it's from Primark and it's beginning to show, so it was time that I got a new one. What attracted me especially to this one was the wonderful "lace-ish" pattern all over the back.

This cardigan originally retailed for £25.99 but I was lucky enough to get it in the sale for £12.99! So if you like it head on down to Zara quickly to snap it up before they're all gone.

That's all for now, thank you for reading.

Bea xxx

Kiss me I'm Brazilian

Hello to everyone who is reading this post and thank you for taking the time to do so.
My name is Beatriz and I am a 15 year old girl (soon to be 16 in August) and this is my new blog. You can call me Bea. I have decided to start a blog about my general thoughts, things I am interested in and to talk about my beauty and fashion interests too. I am no fashion or makeup expert, this is just some fun for me and hopefully along the way I can make some new internet friends!
Now if you were wondering about my blog's name "Kiss me I'm Brazilian" I named it after my favourite O.P.I nail lacquer and I am also Brazilian. I live in England and was also born here so I guess in technical terms I am not but both of my parents are Brazilian and so are the rest of my family. I also speak Portuguese fluently, travel to Brazil every few years and I would say that at home I live my life as a Brazilian! I hope this mix of English and Brazilian culture helps to vary my blog in the future and makes it an interesting read for many people.
Here is "Kiss me I'm Brazilian":

Bea xxx