Tinder Teckers

People have two versions of themselves. It could be said that every one of us have a second self. An identical twin if you wish. But a better twin, a better version of ourselves. We have our physical self and our cyber self, whether that be on Facebook, MySpace (depending on how retro you are), Match.com or the newest of the fads, Tinder, our online persona is always; taller, thinner, smarter, funnier, sexier and the list goes on. To cut a long story short, our online self is all over more desirable, and after my ponderings over the Tinder game yesterday, it got me thinking... How we choose to package our selves up to sell to our potential mates.

What is the criteria we want to meet and want others, be that aquaentences or complete strangers, to see us, and judge us as? We all know a picture is worth a thousand words and in today's society we should also know that a picture often tells a thousand lies. So how do we strike a balance? How do we look fit, cute, intelligent, approachable and exciting all at the same time? 

I have absolutely no idea how to achieve this in one smart snap, which is perhaps being the reason Tinder offers you space for five photos; that's tactical tinder'in beb. Obviously, the next logical thing for my confused little brain to do is give you a mish-mash of imagery (definitely not chosen for Tinder) that my loving pals have papped over the years that would quite literally make me look like some craazy fool who grins alot. Guilty as charged. If anyone likes what they see, do not hesitate to contact me. However, please message me with opening lines more original than, "Hey babe". First impressions count (HA!), you have been warned.

A fashionista (obvs)...

An adventure junkie...

A wild animal...

A fatty...

A geek...

A dancing diva...

A bling whore...

Apparently less really is more, and maybe for the sake of my love life I should have kept some of those corkers tightly locked away from the internet, and the rest of the world, but heyhoe! What's your Tinder Tactics?

All the above photos are my own and should not be re-used, unless requested.

Everything will be alright if we just keep dancing like we're 22... Uh oh!!

Yes all credit to my main gurrrl Taylor Swift. She is one hell of a woman. A woman who does not deserve the slating she gets for falling in love as often as Londoners catch the tube, and I for one am all for her attitude to life. She is 22, so am I, and now I have officially graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a high 2:1 in Fashion Design I have every intention of falling in love. ALOT. However, while she's out falling in love with billionaire strangers, I will be and admittedly have already started, falling in love with almost everyone and everything my eyes flicker upon. The main objects of my affections being, in no particular order, shoes, white shoes, cocktails, of the strong, strawberry kind and bunnies. I really, really want a bunny. 

So here are an array of snaps by the Duffin family and I, all showcasing a love of life, from designs, graduation, life long friends, furry creatures and tourist fun.

"Love the life you live and live the life you love"

Ice Ice Baby.

(Own photo, taken at the Ice Bar in London. Amy Duffin. August 2012.)

So since i've made my first few initial posts I think it's time to attempt to explain my choice of Blog Title. I have two great loves in my life (well three, but my family and friends is a given i'd hope for any relatively normal human being). But the two great loves, leopard print and liquor. Generally I enjoy living life. Since I have officially become an adult, I have found myself more restless and developed an increasing lust to explore the world and in particular the shops I cannot afford, where I run to every leopard print item on display, and then those hidden, grungy, terrifying looking cafes/bars/restaurants that offer my lemonade wages the champagne tastes I just can't seem to get enough of. I think I have my priorities pretty well in check. But can't say I would refuse if someone was to offer me the chance of a bit of fine dining...