Every time I sneak off shopping I'm always on a quest to find...
The Perfect Foundation
Tights I don't ladder after the first wear
Shoes that colour-match perfectly with my
favourite clutch
That jaw-droppingly amazing cocktail dress
Finding a hat I could be confident enough to wear
Accessories... All Accessories
ASOS Sheer Spotted Mock Sock Tights £8.00 MAC Mineralize Satin Finish £24.00 TopShop Surrender Bow Platforms £68.00 BeautyBlender - Ultimate Make Up Sponge Applicator £16.00 Topshop Bags - Various River Island Red Panama Straw Hat - £16.00 River Island Pink Venus Faded Print Tied Maxi - £45.00 Miss Selfridge Accessories - Various
Just before Christmas Miss Selfridge and Company Magazine held a little competition which I entered and was a runner up eekk yay! Sadly I did not win the £500 Miss Selfridge shopping spree (life sucks lol) but did get a gorgeous little goodie bag of bourjois cosmetics which I thought I'd share with you.
What was in the bag:
Two Bourjois 1 Seconde Gel nail polishes in numbers 17 and 14
A Bourjois Volume Clubbing Mascara
A Bourjois mineral pigment eyeshadow in number 92
I am yet to try out the mascara as I have semi-permanent lashes on at the moment but the eyeshadow is gorgeously pigmented and the polishes are long lasted.
Favourite cosmetic from the goodie bag is definitely the pink glitter polish in no. 14. So sparkly!
What are your favourite Bourjois products? Any recommends?
Is it snowing where you guys are?? It's chucking it down here, yaaay. Got sent home early from work yesterday eeekkkk. Nearly got snowed in too. Today I'm doing a quick quick haul post, as you'll see from my snow pics below I spent most of my day playing in the snow!
I hit the sales last week and these are my best goodies. Some MAHOOSIIIVEEE beaded dangle earrings from Miss Selfridge which my boyf actually picked out. Think they would look cute for a festival or in the Summer but they do drag your ears down a bit. They were a teeny £5 though so not too bothered.
Next amazaballs find was in Warehouse. OMGISH i'm in love with these cute simple gold butterfly jewels. I've been wearing them all week. Earrings, two rings, necklace and bracelet came to a total of £12, so cheap I was jumping for joy in the shop. I've been after a matching jewellery set that wasn't made for grannies for so long too... yaay!
Lastly my fav of all time is these River Island lace up suede boots. SO FIT! These were the best type of sale buy too where I fell in love with them at the full price of £75 at Blue Water shopping centre but couldn't afford to cough up and so when I found them again (just in my size) in Cheapside London I was over the moon. And at £35 who wouldn't be!
How has your Sales shopping been? What's your best find this year? I'd love to hear from you.
Hi lovelies Just catching the end of New Year's Day today to do a post. I've been very lazy all Christmas so it's time to get down to business.
I've had a number of
searches on my blog asking how to emphasize a small waist. I'm a typical hour
glass figure – big hips in line with my shoulders and my favourite asset..
a small waist! So I was flattered when you lovely ladies were looking to my
blog for some tips and tricks on how to emphasise your gorgeous tiny waists.
Here are my rules for a getting that small waist noticed...
Rule 1. Structure
For a start,
emphasise is all about clothes right? As tempting as it is to follow baggy vest
top fashions (like Allsaints flaunt- love their worn effect tees) it just doesn’t
suit a small waist. A small waist is hidden in baggy unfitted clothes and needs
structure for it to shine.
Which leads me neatly on to Peplums! If you read my blog often you will know I am peplum top obsessed. I just love them! peplums and structured panelled tops in thick or stretchy fabrics will mould or accentuate your curls perfectly. High waisted shorts, trousers and skirts are also must-haves.
Rule 2. Belts
A waist clinching
belt is a small-waisted girls best friend! I've always been told wide belts accentuate better however, a cute thin belt can be just as good. Stretch belts make sure your still comfy after lunch time and hug perfectly.
Rule 3.
Maintenance
Hula Hooping, Sit-ups, Zumba! Whatever you do,
make sure you maintain that gorgeous asset. A small waist can disappear quick,
and usually without you even really realising it’s gone. This is the case especially
for hour-glasses and pear shaped girls whose hips will always be bigger than
their waist so their waist will always look teeny right? Nope! For a kick-ass
waist you need the real definition that only exercise in that area brings.
That reminds me... I need small-waist-maintance at the top of my New Year's Resolution list!!
A few days ago I did a little post about what your jewellery says about you and these cuff earrings that Boyf bought me are shouting out that my style is Big Bold and Bling!
I chose them from Miss Selfridge and fell in love with them the second I saw them. I'm not a massive earring wearer but I thought they were too cute and a bit different.
I'm saving them for a big night out as they're a bit OTT. But I'm struggling with how to style my hair when wearing them, any thoughts?
They are quite large so I was thinking an 'up-do'? Any good videos or posts on styles I could do?
Last
weekend my lovely boyfriend treated me to some Miss Selfridge goodies. The love
heart ring and the wish bracelet are both from him. And because they are both
from him I haven’t taken them off once. I also have a silver heart bracelet,
also from him, which I never take off either.
Despite
wishing I was more of a stylish jewellery wearer my style is most definitely vintage,
quirky and sentimental. The jewellery I wear most often is nearly always something
that means a lot to me. So it raised the question as to what that really meant?
I immediately Googled my little thought and came up with some fun ideas on the
subject. (P.S. The following ideas are a mixture of my own and others ideas)
Circles and circular jewellery: The open circle insinuates
that you are open to new things since a circle itself is open by its very
design. You are perhaps flirtation by nature and have a keen eye for detail.
Pearls:Conveys a message of
elegance and style. Like the jewellery that you wear, you are letting others
know that you believe in honouring the classics. Choosing a pearl necklace,
earrings, or bracelet lets people know that you are classic, elegant, and just
a little bit old fashioned. Pearls have a timeless beauty about them, and they
reflect an inner purity.
Bling:A bold, shiny piece says
that you are a bold person who doesn’t lack in confidence. If you have a strong
will and are not afraid to be noticed, a knuckle-to-knuckle design or a ring
with a lot of sparkle would be an awesome choice for you.
Vintage pieces:Shows your feminine side,
and you may also tend to be sentimental. You enjoy history and find beauty all
around you.
Fabric jewellery:You’re probably funky and modern- a person who also appreciate
handmade crafts.
Diamonds: Diamond wearers like to feel elegant and sophisticated. They are
usually old romantics at heart. There are many convincing diamond replicas, and
people that buy the real thing see truthfulness as an important quality in
others.
Gold– Gold has been used to symbolise wealth and prosperity for
thousands of years. Whether you have a small and subtle piece or layers and
layers of bling, underneath it all you value tradition.
Big and bold– Statement jewellery is loud and expressive. Those who wear it
rarely shy away from attention. They’re usually confident, outgoing, fun
loving, and very sociable. Wearing a bold statement item is the best way to
ensure all eyes will be on you when you enter a room.
Functional or Sporty– Sporty jewellery is simple, practical and of course beautiful.
Anyone who loves their athletic pursuits, but also likes to feel attractive,
knows that their jewellery has to keep up with their fast paced lifestyle.
Sporty jewellery is worn most often by people with a modern, independent, and
energetic nature. The thing about sports jewellery is that it needs to be
functional-stainless steel or sliver, small and no bling. Stainless steel
watches are a perfect example.
Small and understated– A small set of pearls, a fine gold chain, or pretty diamond
studs are subtle, classic pieces. Wearers pride themselves self on their good
taste and timeless style. They also have respect for the importance of
traditional values.
Natural– Eco friendly jewellery like wooden beads, woven bracelets, and
anything made from recycled materials are usually worn by people who are smart,
outdoorsy, and connected with nature. They look for accessories that are as
unique as their personality rather than something mass produced.
What
does your jewellery say about you? What do you always wear?
I’d
love to hear from you, so please comment below <3
Have a look at what other jewellery I have in my jewellery box...
Plum and wine hued trends are another key trend for this year Autumn and Winter. If head to toe Plum, as sported on the catwalk, is a little OTT for you perhaps try investing in one key item like a scarf or purse. All items above are taken from Miss Selfridge.
In my last haul post I showed you a few items I'd bought. I didn't get a chance to show you them on as I was in a bit of a hurry so wanted to do a quick post to show you how I've been styling them :)
The first photo is a work outfit with my new Miss Selfridge top. I find that you only really get a feel for clothes once you've worn them for a day and I really love this top. The material is so soft and floaty and really girly. I've already had a number of comments about it so I'm pleased!
The other two photos are of my teeny tiny River Island hot pants. These sadly I haven't worked up the courage to wear yet. See I got all dressed up and ready to head out in the outfit above... then sighed and changed into boring jeans! This hot pants buy was much more of a lust item for me. I love high waisted pieces and the shorts are so cute I just had to have them.
Lastly, Just a couple of recent buys below from Dorothy Perkins. Nice chunky rings are always a hit and I really liked the pastel skull bracelet.. perhaps a little quirky but hey. Plus they were in the sale for a few quid...Bargain!
In my 'Super Sunday Haul' post I did a little while back I mentioned that I'd bought an ear cuff from Miss Selfridge and that I would do a post explaining it a little more.
I've seen these around and really love them but didn't buy one as I was a bit hesitant as to how to wear or what to wear it with! I'm always drawn to anything odd or different to the usual same ol' stuff you see on the highstreet.
So, I thought I would ask the most stylish girlies I know what to wear it with.... you!
How would you wear it? Do you have one? What do you think would work well with it? Any tips appreciated!
My initial thoughts are restricted to nights-out part wear. I imagine I'd pair this with a black plain body con dress, high wedges also in black and focus all the attention on the ear cuff and matching sparkly statement jewellery.
You wear it by attaching it to your ear by your lobe piercing and a clip (from a clip-on earing) that clips to the top of your ear. It holds very well and isn't uncomfortable which I was nicely suprised about.
So I've worked out how to put it on now I just need to be brave enough to wear it out! <3
On Sunday I took a little trip into town to have a look around the shops. It was quite innocent I swear. I really didn't mean to buy so much :) I bought from River Island, Accessorize, House of Fraser- Glamourous, Jane Norman and Miss Selfridges. Did anyone else do any shopping at the weekend?
My fav purchase of the day was the ear cuff I bought from Miss Selfridges - something totally wacky I know but I love it! Just got to figure out how to wear it now... a post on that to come later in the week, so keep and eye out. <3
Pretty thin pastel coloured hairbands and a pastel blue lobster necklace from Accessorize
My bling ear cuff and matching skull and beads necklace and bracelet from Miss Selfridges Diva
Beige maxi skirt with slit up the side and high waisted dark blue hot pants from River Island
Pretty floral patterned cut out dress from Glamourous in House of Frazer
Soft cream work blouse from Miss Selfridges
Black bootcut leggings from Jane Norman
I <3 shopping
I've already worn the hairbands, skirt, both necklaces and the bracelet :)
From left to right: MissGuided, Topshop, Miss Selfridge, BooHoo, BooHoo, River Island, Forever 21, Forever 21
Happy Wednesday fellow trend setters! :)
If like me you're back to work today. The long weekend went way too fast so here's a little trend post to cheer you up. Only three days to go <3
The Cut out, cage and multi-strap trend is big news on the high street at the moment. It's not new of course but, unlike some trends, it's staying put. Above our my favs from some our most loved highstreet brands.
This trend is brilliant as you can go all out in a sexy cut out midrift number or style it up with a cage/lattice top cut shirt. You don't have to have the body of a goddess which always helps ;)
I don't as yet have any cut outs of my own but I'm considering investing in the Misguided black lattice shirt, it's just too pretty <3
