Fashion: LFW Round Up

Hi everyone! 

Little bit late over in this blog, but better late than never. As we all know Fashion week has been on the go and seems to be bigger than ever. From my own personal experience I have loved searching through Instagram and stalking every fashion designer and fashion blogger alike on their travels through out each show. NYFW is always my favourite. I am just obsessed with New York. 

I then jumped on the chance to to take some street style when LFW rolled around. This year did not disappoint it was bolder then ever. Saying that I did miss the 'cool girl' minimalism that I feel LFW always lacks. The rule more is more is an understatement ha. 

Take a look at my notes below :). 

This bag. This bag. Anything Chanel tbh is an instant hit with me. I am currently saving for my first ever 'real' designer bag and its a toss up between Chanel and Gucci.

The hair, is amazing! Like seriously amazing. It was actually her Bomber jacket I loved and really appreciated the laid back nature of her throwing a coat over the top for that easy layered effect. 

I think this is my favourite shot of the day. I love how close the girls look and the busy nature of the photo. The super cool checkered coat helps of course... 

Holographic. Silver. Boots. Enough said. 

I'm not usually the biggest fan of lilac never mind head to toe. However this girl looked so effortless in hers and gave me real envy. I could have ripped that denim number right off and worn it there and then. 10/10 for sunglasses. 

I featured this image on my Instagram stories mainly for the boots and bag combo. Its my actual dream. Yellow is my all time favourite colour and these two compliment each other and the whole look so nicely without it being in your face. Perfection. It also makes me want to try a corset/bustier over my work shirt. 

This girl right here screams sass! Another dream jacket winner right here too, I believe its a Zara number too. Complete with matching sunglasses. She has really nailed all textures, pastels and metallics. Go on gurl! 

Another hit from one of my favourite style icons Chloe. Great name btw... This outfit is far more similar to my usual style and i completely love the oversized blazer contrasted by the chunky Doc Martin style boots. 

This girl was so lovely and beyond beautiful. I loved her play on colours; red, green and pink. Normally a no no but it worked gorgeously with her hair and skin tone. Her lipstick was from &OtherStories! 

This girl has the accessory game for me. I absolutely loved the use of two bags especially the novelty mini bag. Paired with matching beanie and lips. I just love how relaxed it is. 

 No Fashion Week street style is complete without the standard coat of the shoulders look. Which personally I am a big fan of. Also props for walking seamlessly in those heels, worth it too. What I would do to own those. 

I have seen this girl in a lot of LFW street style but honestly it was because she just stood out straightaway for all the right reasons. Just look at that chunky scarf and dungaree combo. Goes to show you can be fashionable and dress appropriately. Note to self Chloe. 

 Heres another trend I am obsessed with. Mutual tonal colour palette. Those v cut heels also are going to be BIG. This reminds me of a look that Brittany Bathgate would love. 

Something I could never wear and yet this girl looks incredible. Such 70's sass with the shades, fur and boots. Big win. 

Metallics, strong sunglasses and designer bags seemed to be the theme of this years LFW and I am totally okay with that. I especially loved the colour of this metallic jacket. Her ring game is also particularly strong. 

Oh hey girl, hey! This little babe (Primark to Prada) was especially strong also carrying designer bag. Gucci love all round, its the perfect size to wear cross body or as a clutch. The rock style vintage tee paired with the deeper tones of this faux fur jacket is a great combo and actually weather appropriate. Its also such a good size, trying to find a crop fur that isn't too bulky is mission impossible. So well done girl, Mission Complete. 

This girl was scarily close to getting run over. Please be aware when taking Street Style pics that there may be cars on the road. Puhlease. Overall a strong look through, I love the fishnets as apposed to bare legs and the contrast in her fur coat and fur bag. The mix of furs make an interesting texture palette. 

Oh hey little dino <3!

I now need a yellow pair of Aviators. Thankfully Urban Outfitters has my back. Now I just need a pair of rainbow earrings and matching pink puffa to wear to the office. 

Hair inspo obviously! 

Strong earring game: Check. Strong printed muted shirt: Check. Strong designer bag: Check. Strong sneaker game: Check. 

 Embroidered anything was big this year and this leather number is beautiful especially with teamed with pops of tomato red accessories. I also really appreciate this boots, perfect sock boot height. 

This girl is naturally gorgeous which obviously helps. But I was particularly obsessed with these bronze mules. WHERE DID YOU GET THESE?! 

This girl is screaming Puff Daddy rainbow vibes. The attention to detail is unbelievable even down to her rainbow socks. Bravo, Bravo!! 

Hope you enjoyed guys!

xx

Fashion: Weather Appropriate Suede

Hello everyone

Another week has passed being damn near freezing. In fact it is freezing, I'm currently watching some flakes fall from my window. Its not laying but its still snow. I'm so over winter dressing and I'm currently dying to bring back thin layering, and simple easy throw on dressing. The dream for lazy girls all round. 

Whats more is that winter always confuses my simple mind. It looks pretty mild out so I automatically think polo and jacket is all that is needed. Sorted. Nope. I have never been so cold in my life in this outfit. Doesn't help my ankles are so heavily on show (Saucy). Side note fish net socks are not socks. I have never missed my stripy woollen ones more. I remember really wanting/needing this Zara jacket for months before caving in and buying it. This was before everyone and their mum/gran started wearing it. My pet hate. I know I shouldn't but seeing more than 3 people on the same street as you in your jacket makes me want to strip it off right there and then. I want to at least pretend I am original, as I buy from one of the most common retailers internationally. 

I actually think I will get more use out of this piece later on in the year maybe around spring with a white slip dress! As right now I can't stop and won't stop looking like the super alluring Mr Michelin Man. How you doin.

Sunglasses: Urban Outfitter £16 (Old)

Polo Neck: Zara £19.99

Jacket: Zara £59.99

Jeans: Topshop £42 now £20

Socks: Marks & Spencer £8

Shoes: ASOS £35

Bag: Whistles £120

I have also been super 'fashun' and not been able to stop wearing these shoes and fish net combo, I love it. However I have had the odd you a punk rocker comment. Which I don't mind. I only wish I could be cool enough to have been one of those. Glitter hair mascara was as punk as I got. Just make sure the temperature is above freezing when wearing them. Believe me your toes will thank me. I also snapped up these awkward length frayed jeans from the Topshop sale for £20. Which I am pretty please about. 1. Topshop jeans are not usually the one for me and 2. they were £42. I am still a little unsure of them and if they fit my 5ft 1 frame. But they do the job. 

Also apologies for not taking these sunglasses off. I have actually bought a new pair because no one wants to see these anymore. However I will always love them. Love you always and forever babes...

Hope you are enjoying the new blog design guys! I thought I wanted to get back into blogging but only if my platform changed. Let me know if you want anything rejigged as that would be super helpful! 

Hope you all have the best week ahead and all the love. xx

Beauty: My Bobbi Brown Core Essentials

Hi everyone, 

So life has been pretty manic recently, but for all the good reasons. Last week I got to spend some time at the very exclusive and beautifully picturesque Soho Farmhouse. If you ever get the chance to visit please make sure you jump at the chance. With its isolation and stripped back nature I thought to myself which core products could I not live without if I wanted to get rid of all the excess and live a stylish life of minimalism. 

Now this was obviously a tough decision for a beauty horder like myself but I pulled through in the most heroic of fashions and whittled (do people still use this word?!) it down to these basic essentials. Essentials meaning makeup pieces that I would cry without, and I mean cry. Drama Queen, who dis? 

First off everyone needs a clear plastic makeup bag for two easy reasons 1. Things can get pretty messy in there and with one makeup wipe your looking goooood, 2. If you are impatient like myself you can easily find anything you want straight away. You know in case you desperately need that eyeliner asap. 

1. Face Base: 

Now there is no point in spending all this time perfecting the 'look' if it isn't going to last longer than 3 hours so you need a primer and a good one at that. Durability and longevity are key. It helps that this particular one smells like citrus cheesecake, delish. The Bobbi Brown Vitamin Face Base is guaranteed to prepare your skin so that anything you place on top of it will go on with ease and look perfect. 

2. Mascara: 

Your typical desert island must have. Mascara can change everything depending on the look you are going for. Fortunately this one is exactly what I need. It produces the thickest and blackest lashes and fast without it looking clumpy. Only however if you put it on correctly, please, please, please do not wiggle this wand. This has honestly altered my need for false lashes. Now theres a big statement.  

3. Eyeliner:

Gel, gel and more gel. I have tried almost all formulas of eyeliner, Benefits They're real has to be one of the worst (sorrynotsorry). My saviour up until now was the Tom Ford liquid liner which is still very good but not versatile enough. This Bobbi Brown Gel liner however is a genius multi product. This will let you not only create different types of eyeliner looks but it will also give you a killer smokey eye AND eye shadow base. Thank you makeup Gods. Hint: Please make sure you use a good brush, something with a fine firm tip. 

4. Shimmer Brick: 

Most likely Bobbi Browns most iconic product and with good reason. This little beauty will double up as a highlighter and a palette of eyeshadows. All pigmented and all beautiful. This highlighter is not for the beauty crew who love that blinding shine, its more for the lit from within glow. I use mine basically all over my face except my T Zone. Really I do. Its especially pretty on legs and arms! My two favourites are Rose Quartz and Beige. 

5. Illuminating Balm: 

Okay now I can finally get to my beautiful beloved. The illuminating balm. I never ever set my face because I am crazy and the shinier the better. Most people I know use this moisturising balm before the makeup but I watched Amy Conway our Pro Artist pump a little bit of this into her fingers and pat it over her cheeks and the GLOW was incred. I like to use this mid day when my face is beginning to look cracked and dry. Then my hero comes along, illuminating balm please don't leave me. 

Hope this helps anyone who wants to try a few pieces from Bobbi!

See you next time.

xx

Beauty: Bobbi Brown Remedies

Hello everyone!

Another week of January is down and yet the weather persists on getting colder and sharper. If like myself your skin just can't cope and is acting like a right diva then I may hold the key to happiness (bit of a bold claim, but you know). My trouble is that I never have one specific skin concern. I envy people that can just state 'combination' when you are asked the dreaded ' what skin type do you have?'. Firstly I hate that question, because quite frankly you need a good hour to hear the answer. My skin concerns change weekly. No joke, weekly. It completely depends on the week I've had. It pretty much reflects my mental state, eating habits, hormone cycle and daily schedule. The skin never lies.

Taken from Bobbi Brown.co.uk

Hence why skincare and having the correct skin routine is crucial. I also advise changing your skin routine every 4 months just to ensure your skin gets a good shake up. Ever since I was younger I would stare at makeup looks and it was never the eyes or the lips I was looking at, it was all about the skin. I have always been completely obsessed with dewy, clear, bouncy looking skin and envy girls who can wear no foundation at all. Hence why this year I am taking my skincare oh so seriously so that I can really strip back on the face base. Freckles and all. I am so obsessed that I am even known for slapping on this balm oil stick directly to my face at my desk. The girls think I'm crazy but I love that glossy cheek look. 

With all that being said what you need is to take your skincare and prescribe the concern with a treatment personalised to you. Which is why I want to talk to you about the new kids on the block. Bobbi Brown's brand new Remedies, I am lucky enough to work on the brand and get to see all the behind the scenes action that go into products and I can tell you, this launch is one of a kind. Each bottle addresses different types of skin whether you are oily, tried, lacklustre or dry it caters to all. You only need around 3 drops to cover your entire face and neck either morning and night for it to take effect. Please please please pick up a sample of these and at least trial it for 2 weeks to give your skin the chance to drink up their goodness.

I have been having a dabble with both Moisture Solution and Reviver to maximise the strength and vitality of my skin then pushing the hydrating drink that the moisture solution provides. All these late nights, polluted cities and central heating are none to kind to the old face. 

I do however 100% recommend you go into store or speak to an online artist to get these tailored to your concerns. I do not want you to spend money and effort in something you don't need. Unless its a lipstick. You are always going to need another lipstick. For more information please head over here.

Hopefully you find this post useful now go enjoy healthy looking skin!

xxx

Hello, Red Boots!

Hello everyone

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I cannot wait until January is over, I know its bad to wish your life away but it really is a mind numbing month. The middle child of all months. I believe that is why sales are graciously given to us during January as a 'You can do this' incentive. Otherwise all you're left with is your Dry and Vegan mates... 

When it comes to sale shopping like most living and breathing females Zara is the only place I see. Its full blown tunnel vision. Which brings me to explain why this whole post is Zara infused, please believe Zara has not sponsored this post, (I wish). Call me, call me. Every year they do smash it out the park and this year was no exception. In my personal opinion I thought the sales this year were a bit lack lustre which only highlighted to me what a jewel Zara really is, thank you Spain. I always liked you.  

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Anyone who has seen me for the past 2 weeks will know that I have been living in this coat, its super light weight, isn't bulky and yet still manages to keep me warm. I also had to fight an older gentleman in Zara who also wanted to adorn this piece. No no stranger, not today. Thankfully my lack of height lead him to believe I was probably some poor 14 year old and he couldn't possible snatch it from me. Like taking candy from a baby. 

Jacket: Zara (sale) £29.99

Jumper: Zara £19.99

Jeans: Marks and Spencer £34.99

Boots: Zara £49.99

Bag: Zara £29.99

Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters (old) 

 Now onto the main authority here, those red booties! I got these for Christmas believe it or not. I know cliche, but how could I not. I was a bit sceptical at first and did feel like I was a hair away from full on Kat Slater inspo however I do feel super paired back casual vibes can really pull this through. Surprisingly they are super comfortable to wear too unlike my new Mango ones, I still love you tho babies. Even if you do make me want to go full on 'Saw Mode' to my ankle. 

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I must admit I am very much enjoying experimenting with my style a little more and actually putting thought into my purchases rather than just 'hit and run' free style through all stores. I am still thinking minimal and classic but I adore touches of rough to an outfit that stops it looking too try hard, i.e. the frayed hems. 

I shall end this rant here folks, please have an amazing weekend and I will see you shortly. Feels good to be back. 

xxx

Blogger Favourites for Twenty Seventeen

HAPPY NEW YEAR ONE AND ALL! 

As much as this pains me to say, I'm truly devastated that the time has come for me to put away my christmas dreams once more. Now is the time to focus on a brand new and very daunting fresh start of a year.... I refuse to dwell on the mistake that is 2016 so I choose to focus more on bringing back time for numbero one, moi. How very selfish of me. Basically as you may know I took a break from blogging last year as I found it really stressful juggling everything and everyone and I didn't want to push out content that would barely make it on Snapchat (I didn't mean it Snapchat I still love you). However this year I have chosen to take more time for myself and this includes starting up the blog again and saying the word 'no' more often. Scary thought to a 'Yes Man' like myself. Even as I type this I have had 3 of my housemates knock on my door. *housemates: don't read this (they wont). 

1. Love Cloth

2. I dress myself

3. We Are Twinset

4. Shot From The Street

5. Ropes of Holland

6. What Olivia Did

7. Isabella

8. Little Magpie

9. Song of Style

10. The Little Plum

11. Sunbeams Jess

12. Brittany Bathgate

The secret to this unusual 'No' mentality is baby steps. The first baby step being to bring back my blog. I've really missed it and completely obsess over other blogs and wish I could go back to it. The inspiration that is out there is incredible thanks to platforms such as Instagram and Pinterest. However this does serve as a constant reminder that I haven't done a OOTD in some time, the horror. what will justify my purchases now?!?! With this being said, I have compiled a list of my top 10 *cough 12 bloggers that I always look to for inspiration and blog motivation. In other words, obsession.

Check them out, I've linked their blogs Above! I'm always looking for new people to stalk over so please by all means comment your suggestions below and...

Thanks for reading!

xxx