Primark Haul!

Everything is from Primark!

Hello all!^^

I went to Brighton with my mum for some retail therapy, and I must admit, I did spend more than I had intended to! However, I'm glad that I bought everything in the end!

Firstly, I got some much needed knitted tights! They were £3 and I got them quite big so they didn't stretch out and become thin. The colour is perhaps not the most flattering - labelled 'oatmeal' and a creamy colour - but I'm bored of black tights and I think they can ruin an outfit sometimes. Plus, these tights feel wintery and I like to layer up in winter.

I'm not sure why this has rotated but oh well! I have been looking for a pale pink coat for a while so when I found this in Primark I had to get it! For £25 it's a great coat - the shape is very flattering and it's actually warmer and more substantial than a more expensive coat I have that looks much the same. I love the scalloped details and buckles, I think they look very feminine. In fact, I am wearing the coat now, as I write this, in a warm house! That's how much I love it^^

This blouse is gorgeous. It's sheer, ruffly and blush pink - the ultimate girly top! It also has bell sleeves which make it feel even more feminine. It's cut a little close but I don't mind. £10.

Finally, I got 2 new pairs of shoes. Well, I sort of cheated because my mum bought me the black ones as 'school shoes'. The beige pair were £4 and the black ones were £8. I don't expect they'll last long but the price is very good so I wouldn't have a problem with replacing them after a while. They are so comfy and I love the polka dots on the inner side of the beige ones! My appetite for ballet pumps has now been satisfied!


That's all for now, I hope you enjoyed!

Bonus post! Dip Hem & Checks

Hello all^^

This is just a random post, labelled OOTD but it isn't really! I've had this picture sitting in my library for a while but not been sure what to do with it. I quite like it though, so I wanted to publish it.

Checked shirt - New Look
Dip Hem skirt - eBay
Studded vest - Zara
Necklace - River Island
Ring - Gift

I was at a friend's house when I took this, we were messing around with outfit pictures and I had a sudden burst of inspiration - and I quite like the result! I think the studs, red check and dramatic skirt compliment each other quite well, and it's quite flattering. It's not something I would usually wear but Jaz has a vibrant sense of style and she always brings out quite a wild side in me when it comes to clothes!

Thanks for reading!

OOTD: December 1st 2012

Simple Monochrome

Hello all!^^

So first things first, I am so sorry that I haven't posted in such a long time! With mock exams, my birthday, my dance group and various other things, I just don't know where the time has gone. Anyway, enough with the excuses - I actually took these pictures about 3 weeks ago, but I can't remember the date so I'll just label it for today xD

Lace top - Gift
Skater skirt - New Look
Cardigan - Independent store
Tights - Primark
Necklace - River Island

I received this lace top as a gift from my godmother in America, and I love it so much! It's lace, for one, but I also think that the cut and shape is very flattering. It has an extremely low back, which is slightly uncomfortable, but it's unusual and it's also a great piece for layering. 

Here's a better view of the actual
pattern :)

I've had the skirt for a while now and I love it. My waist is unusually high so I often find it hard to find a skirt that I can wear on my waist without it being too short. This skirt was from the Tall section at New Look, so it's a little longer than regular skater skirts, which is great for me! I wanted to achieve a pared-down look, so I kept with the monochrome theme by wearing a standard white cable-knit and some black tights. I chucked on my trusty genie lamp necklace for a little bit of change and that was my outfit!

Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed^^

How I Would Style...Peach Dip Hem Skirt!

Hello all^^

Here's how I would style a peach dip hem skirt from dorothyperkins.com for work, play and party.

Work

I think this skirt would be office appropriate if teamed with a simple top and blazer. Grey and peach compliment each other nicely and a sharp black blazer, such as this one from Vivienne Westwood, would add a little edge to the outfit and make it more professional.

Play

This skirt would work well with white and cream, so I teamed it with some minimal cream pumps and a fun, unique white blouse. The black detailing is cute and I think this would be a great summer outfit.

Party

When you're dancing your heart out at a party or in a club, you don't want to be worrying about complicated outfits or dressing up to the nines - you want something simple but striking. Since this skirt isn't too long and is floaty, you shouldn't get too hot in it, which is great in a stuffy club. Team with a black cropped top and awesome nude platforms, and you have an easy, cute party outfit.

So there, I hope you enjoyed!

New Shoes!

Hello everybody!
So I got some new shoes and I wanted to show you all them^^

So firstly...I GOT ANKLE BOOTS!! I was so happy when I found these, they were only £15 from Primark! They are so comfy, and they look really nice too, the sole is soft and they are very versatile. I could not be happier with them! If you're looking for some ankle boots I seriously recommend these, there were other styles and colours for reasonable prices in Primark too.

 

 

The other pair I got were from New Look. Ballet pumps! They were £15.99 so a little more than I would have liked but they feel sturdy and they are so pretty^^ The colour is versatile too.

So there you go, I hope you like them!

Beauty Haul & Review!

Hello everyone!

I've done a bit of beauty shopping recently and I wanted to show you guys what I got!

The first thing was this New York Colour blusher in 655 Central Park Pink:

 



I must say I was a little biased towards it because of it's 'New York' gimmick - I went to the Big Apple last year and really fell in love with it. I've been needing a bluser for a while and this one is really nice. It isn't the most pigmented but it's great for a subtle tint and goes nicely with my skintone. It feels really silky too! I'm pleased with this buy, and I give it 8/10.

 



The lovely expensive concealer that my grandma gifted me is running out, so I was looking for a replacement and went for this one by Collection 2000 (because it was cheap!). It's a good colour and consistency, however I have experienced a strange hot feeling occasionally when I apply it. The coverage is alright; a few layers are needed under the eyes, but overall it's satisfactory. 7/10.

 

I saw this MUA Extreme eyeliner recommended on another blog and I do need a new one, so I decided to try this out. At first, I was thrilled with it - it gave strong lines and was easy to apply. However, it drags on your skin a lot and that makes doing wings very hard. It also goes faint easily. For £2, however, you can't really complain. 6/10.

 

This is my second MUA lipstick and I love the texture. The first one I bought is a little dark for me, and I had a sudden urge to buy a lipstick, so I did! My complexion makes it hard to find a shade that both suits my skintone and doesn't make my teeth look yellow (thanks, reds!) and I knew that a pale pink was safest. This one has subtle glitter and is a lovely soft colour, not as dark as the pictures make out, and it doesn't bleed. I love it, especially for £1! 10/10.

 

 

 

(What's happened to the picture?)
My favourite mascara is running out and I wanted to try a new one. Since I was thrilled with my New York Colour blush, I decided to try their mascara too. This is 'Show Time Volumising Mascara'. I have a thing about the brush - if it isn't big and thick then I dont think it will be good. This turned out to be the case here. The brush is a little sparse and the mascara itself is not very thick. It is ok, average I'd say - but I do like BIG volume. This might be good if you have naturally dark lashes, but mine are blonde and so they need an extra boost, which this mascara doesn't give me. Also, this happens:

See the horrible ugly smudging on the lower lashes? That is my number one peeve with mascara, since I'm especially fussy with my bottom lashes because they are so sparse. 4/10.

Lastly, I got some pressed power from MUA. I've had this one from them before and I really like it. The only complaint is that it doesn't last long and it gives me a dry feeling on my skin. The coverage is great, as is the colour, and it feels really soft. It is a little itchy sometimes but my face is sensitive and it's cheap so that's to be expected really. 7/10.



I wanted to see how these products matched up to being worn, so I used all six and took a picture before and after I'd been out.

This was how it looked before I left the house, bearing in mind the flash does wash out the lipstick and the blusher a little.

Not the nicest picture, but this is how it looked when I returned after 2 1/2 hours. The lipstick has worn off, and the mascara ran a little because I did some laughing.

So there you go! I hope you liked this post and I hope it was of some help to you!

My Opinions on...Autumn Trends 2012

Autumn trends...two I love, two I don't, and one I've changed my mind about...

1. Love: Studs

Truthfully, I never really thought that studs were my thing - but I was wrong! Because my style is very feminine and cutesy, I often feel in danger of looking too sugary, and studs are the remedy. Fashion is about balance, and clashing a super-girly blouse with studded shorts, or a floaty skirt with a studded jumper is the perfect balance for me! I particularly love pyramid studs, in gunmetal or bronze because they look a little worn.

2. Love: Ankle boots

I've loved ankle boots for as long as they've been around because they're so versatile. One pair can take you from work to play and stop everywhere in between! Dresses, jeans, you name it and there's a pair of ankle boots to match. Fur or studded, or even just plain, my love for ankle boots is sure to be burning a hole in my pocket soon!

3. Hate: Neon

Honestly, how this has remained in fashion escapes me. I think that it's overpowering and should be worn sparingly - if at all. But what irks me more than anything is when neon is paired with lace. These are two things that should never be mixed - lace is supposed to be delicate and pretty, something which neon is most certainly not. I would reject the world's most beautiful dress if it was neon, I dislike it so much.

4. Hate: Capes

Who are you, superman? Didn't think so, so why on earth are you wearing a cape? This trend is, for me, is just a little...strange. They don't even seem like they'd be very warm, they don't have real sleeves - not practial.
*Note - not to be confused with ponchos. I like ponchos - in fact I have my eye on one from La Redoute. Although they look similar, there are differences between capes and ponchos.*

5. And the one I changed my mind about...

Military. At first, I strongly disliked the military trend - I saw it as untactful! towards our boys in Afghanistan. However, the more nice pieces I saw, and the more clever style-ups I drooled over, the more I began to like this trend. I've had my eye on some cargo-style trousers for about two years now but could never find any...now, however, they're everywhere! Although I'm still not keen on blatant items like big camouflage jackets or camo leggings, I really like the subtler pieces - and I've always loved khaki!



So there you go! I hope you enjoyed ^^