#effystyle

why do i feel so sick? can’t my body just chill for a sec? at least i‘m happy with my new sweater :)

http://www.polyvore.com/effy_inspired_backpacks/set?id=168722247

Kaya Scodelario 💜

I feel that this is a post that needs to be addressed to those who love Effy's style and want to "be like her". The reason for quoting that is because no one can be an exact 'clone' of Effy. I believe everyone has elements of our Elizabeth (Effy) Stonem inside of them, perhaps already visible or still remaining concealed from the world. That trait in itself is "Effy". Effy is a mysterious and rebellious embodiment in the Skins franchise. These characteristics of being "rebellious" and "mysterious" are innate in everyone.. It's a survival instinct of sorts. However, there are too many shackles in today's society which prevent these Stonem elements from making their debut or at least a cameo into our character. This is where we lack an "Effy personality". Not only is she rebellious and mysterious, but simultaneously she is a "fuck it" kind of person. This is where the majority of us lack in. I envy Effy's "I don't care" lifestyle, but I know that this is what roots her psychotic depression. Being a sufferer of severe depression and experiencing episodic psychosis sessions, I could relate to Effy in this way. I disliked how the producers of Skins didn't go into depth about the origins of Effy's depression. They just mainly blamed it on Tony's accident and how Effy witnessed it. Yes, this was one of the primary origins, but prior to this Effy was always silent and these were the first elements of psychosis, Alogia is a psychological condition usually present in those who are schizophrenic or suffering from early onset depression. Alogia is the poverty of speech (not speaking at all) or distorted/disorganised speech. Effy showed this condition, thus something must've happened preceding the accident and possibly during childhood. Perhaps Effy just had selective mutism, and only spoke in certain circumstances (e.g. in school), but there was still little to no explanation of why this was. I'll avoid going all psychological on you and will just describe some signature/typical Effy characteristics: • Don't speak a lot - Effy speaks with her eyes and smile, and this originates her mysterious personality traits. However, this doesn't then mean that you should be ignorant towards others. If others speak to you, reply. Effy may have been the "queen bee" in season 3 and 4, but she never ignored her friends. In season 3, she was a little ignorant towards her feelings and Freddie. But that's because she "didn't know" how to deal with someone loving her so much and she was afraid to become close. When you do say something, make it important. When Effy does speak, it usually has a fundamental and underlying meaning. This will make you mysterious. Keep your words to a minimal and add words like "sweet" and "cool" into your daily dictionary. Also, don't be a gossip girl. Don't give too much detail on your life. For example, if someone asks "what did you do this weekend", reply with "oh I just went into town with some friends". If they push you further and ask what you did there, smile to yourself secretly and say "nothing". This will draw people into you and leave them wanting to know more. Remember, Effy has a smile that says "you don't know me, and you never will". If you can achieve this smile, you're already an "Effy". If you are already shy and don't say much, then you can do this perfectly. However, if you are loud and open, then this may be difficult for you. It would be difficult to revert into a silent lifestyle without constant questions (trust me, I know) • Secondly, don't give a fuck. About what you wear, about what you do, about what others think... Just don't care and be a "fuck it" kind of person. This will then give you Effy's rebellious nature. Of course, I'm not saying you should commit crimes, get trippy on magic mushrooms, drink, do drugs or hit someone over the head with a rock. You just have to have some rebellion in your life to make life exciting. • Effy is very promiscuous. A succubus comes to mind when I think of Effy prior to season 4&7. Just by walking through the school or on the street, Effy was able to turn heads and enchant onlookers. This is what made Katie's ego feel threatened. Now, just because Effy was promiscuous, that doesn't then say you should be, too. Remember, she is only fictional. If you are the type of person to commit the sin of lust, I won't judge you. We've all desired something. But with Effy's character being on the lusty side, there are risks involved that the Skins producers didn't highlight. Therefore, I wouldn't suggest internalising this trait to be like someone else. But hey, entirely up to you and it would empower Effy's "fuck it" nature. Just stay safe and be careful. • Observe people. Effy is a people watcher of sorts. To enhance Effy's mysterious trait, observe people. When they catch you looking, smile that "Effy smile" described before whilst looking away. This will keep people guessing. Wardrobe I'm just going to copy and paste what I wrote in my previous polyvore posts description: "Effy's signature characteristics includes her 'ripped clothing' look (Kaya Scodelario says herself that Effy's style is all about the destruction of clothing to reflect her rebellious and destructive behaviour. She says her character would "take a piece of clothing and rip it to shreds so that it's different and you won't be wearing the same thing as anyone else". Effy also likes to wear mainly black in Season 3 with gold jewellery and stacks of bracelets. In season 4, Effy begins to add some colour to her wardrobe and even dresses "healthily" after her therapy. Effy in season 1 and 2 is more punk than grunge, although some elements of her grunge style shows up in season 2. In season 7, Effy's outfits reflect her maturity and how she has grown up. However, that doesn't stop her from living the "secret nightlife" she has always seemed to have." Effy's shoe collection consists of Doc Martens (or imitations, with a colour scheme of cherry or black), black lace up boots, sneakers, Vans and Converse. Make-up: Both Effy's and Kaya's signature looks are the smokey eye and the cat eyeliner look. This look best compliment their blue eyes. If you don't happen to have blue eyes, then wear make up contrasting your eye colour; experiment with makeup looks and eyeshadow colours to see what best compliments your eye colour and your face as well (bringing out my inner beauty guru). However, if you want to look like Effy, then I'd suggest trying the smokey eye with some blue eyeliner on the waterline or some blue eyeshadow on the inner corner of the eye just below the waterline (near tear duct area). This will "trick" people into looking towards the blue and will best compliment any eye colour. But, like I said, experiment with the looks and perhaps YouTube some Effy inspired make up tutorials. Here is my favourite Effy inspired makeup tutorial from when they were camping in the woods: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zgNYYjJLOqc&autoplay=1 (on mobile - YouTube "Effy Stonem Inspired Makeup Look") The song is Crystal Castles - Untrust Us, if anyone is interested (love it) She stresses the fact that Effy/Kaya has almond shaped eyes and to achieve the desired "Effy look" if you don't have her eye shape, you'll have to fake it with makeup. This is where a lot of people go wrong with trying to mimic makeup looks/tutorials: they don't take into account the eye shape and other facial structures. Everyone is different. And that's a good thing. You don't have to be an exact clone of Effy; just share the traits that best compliment you as an individual. Effy also has the "nude" and "barely there" look which is described on WikiHow's "How to look and dress like Effy Stonem" page (don't quote me on that). Effy is also able to go all natural, which is her being true to who she is. That is the final note I want to end on: be true to yourself. Be yourself. Fuck everyone else. I believe this is the ethos/mantra Effy would live by. Effy was always herself and true to herself whether she realised it or not. It may not have been visible at the start, but it was there lurking in the shadows. Be you. Don't change just to be like Effy (even after all that). Just do things that you want. That's all from me now loveys and don't forget to send in those requests! - C.

It Reminds me the eyes of Effy Stonem in skins o.O