The Wish List

Instead of doing my usual May favourites this month, I decided that I would do a June wish list instead as I haven't really bought any new cosmetics this month. The products/items shown above are things I have been lusting after for ages.

The first product on the left is the Laura Mercier Body Butter in the Fig fragrance, I haven't actually tried this yet but I have heard rave reviews about it and I love any scented body cream! I'm saving up at the moment because its not the cheapest of items but when I do mange to get it, I will let you know in due course how I got on.

The second item is this BEAUTIFUL Michael Kors Selma Bag which has been on my wish list for months. I'm a great believer in having a quality staple handbag that will last the test of time but carry on looking just as new as when you bought it. I always go for black handbags as they go with everything!

Lastly on my list is the Clinique blush in the colour Iced Lotus. I have literally just run out of this blusher and its one of the best blushers I have used! I love the colour, It's quite a bright pink but has an almost 'ice shimmer' to it meaning that is also highlights the cheeks and adds colour at the same time. It stays on all day and gives the cheek a really dewy and glowing look!

What's on your wish list? . . . .

April Favourites

So between writing my dissertation and revising for my final exams, I have managed to get away and write my April favourites for you! Im sorry its so late . . . . .  but the past few weeks have been so full on at uni! 

So I'm going to start off with my Kiehl's BB cream . . .  now I haven't always been a great fan of BB creams, I have always found that they don't seem to sit well with powder (which is a necessity of mine). As you guys probably already know, I don't tend to wear a lot of foundation (if at all).  I have to say, this BB cream has really changed my mind on the matter,  I have been using the colour 'light' for about 4 weeks now and really love it. The coverage it gives is somewhere between a tinted a moisturiser and a full foundation. I would say it gives a light to medium coverage; if you like a thick coverage then this probably isnt the product for you. It really evens out my skin tone and paired with my cover up (Laura Mercier secret camouflage) it gives a flawless finish. It also contains SPF 50!! which is perfect for holiday and SPF is a must in any foundation. It hydrates and perfects the skin which I really think it has, so you don't need to wear moisturiser under it if you don't want to (I normally do). The only recommendation I would give is that it's like a thick moisturiser consistency and you only have to apply a small amount, its not like foundation where you can build it up, you can only apply it once otherwise it becomes uneven.

Second on my favourites in my Revlon- Just Bitten Kissable balm stain in the colour 020. I really like this product I went into boots to buy a Clinique Chubbystick in an almost identical colour, as I know how amazing their chubby sticks are. As I was walking past I noticed Revlon had just bought out a  similar version, so I tried a few of the colours and loved this one! The reason I went for it was because it was half the price of Clinique (7.99 I think) and it smells minty which I love! The colour stays for hours, I tend to mix it with my lip balm for a lighter finish in the day or wear it alone in the evening. I would definitely recommend either product as they are both just as nice, If you want to splash out then go for Clinique but if you want a budget option this is just as good!

Next is my Mac Matte Bronzing Powder- I have been using this for a long time, almost a year now! But I hadn't shared this with you guys yet! I really like the colour of the bronzer and it brilliant for contouring the cheek bones; I like matte bronzers because I normally wear a shimmery blusher and highlighter so I don't want it to be too much.

Lastly on my list is my trench coat for Misguided, I have wanted this coat for AGES! I have seen this exact one of a couple of celebrities (and on Millie's style diaries) and it kept selling out. So as soon as it came back in I ordered it straight away. I absolutely LOVE it, it looks really expensive ( I think its was £47.99), I have had so many compliments on it and it goes with almost every item! I also like that its thinner then my leather jacket so I can wear it into spring (when the sun eventually comes!)

I promise I won't leave it this long to post again! I'm going to post my wish list at the end of the week so you can see what cosmetics and fashion buys I love!

Fashion First Hand

So today I'm doing a slightly different blog . . . . I thought I would let you guys know about a really exciting new company that my friend has recently set up. Its called Fashion First Hand and its an interactive insight into the fashion industry in which online seminars are streamed live. You can watch them from any location and ask any questions you may have relevant to the seminar LIVE!! Its really exciting and I hope you guys are eager to learn and share new ideas.

On May 10th their first web speaker Antonia O'Brien will be presenting her 'Advice on being a Fashion Presenter', being a regular presenter on 'This Morning' and doing her weekly fashion feature of 'Style Dilemma' on Lorraine's morning show. Her films and interviews have been published in both stylist.co.uk and graziadaily.co.uk.

Antonia will be discussing a number of fashion related items, from how her career began to how this led onto her career in fashion and presenting.

http://fashionfirsthand.co.uk/upcoming-webinar-sessions-2013/- So guys, here is the link, this is amazing opportunity to gain information first hand information, once you visit the website you can sign up for FREE to watch the session live. You will then receive a confirmation email and information about how to tune in LIVE and ask your questions directly!

Don't miss out! this is an easy and accessible way to get fashion at your finger tips! 

The Uni Wardrobe

Sorry this weeks blog is a bit late! I have been so overloaded with uni work I haven't been able to blog, but I have finally managed to grab the time to sit down and write! I thought I would do a post on my uni capsule wardrobe as without a few key items (some of which are above) I know I would find it very difficult to decide what to wear! As you guys already know I'm a big fan of simplicity, I like pairing simple basics with more expense and colourful accessories. So I thought I would take you through the items in my wardrobe that I couldn't live with out at uni.

1. My leather jacket is without a doubt the most valued item in my wardrobe, I wear it almost everyday to uni but also when I am going out in the evening. When I was deciding what type of leather jacket I wanted I knew I wanted it to last forever, so after saving I opted for a Whistles jacket as I know their quality is outstanding, I have definitely got my value for money and have warn it to death!

2. My Michael Kors watch I have had for almost 2 years now and still love it just as much as when I  bought it, it goes with every outfit and adds a classic edge. I have always worn watches so wearing one everyday is a must for me! The tortoise strap also works as a great accessory.

3. I havent had my long black Topshop bandeau skirt for long but have found it really useful since buying it, I have worn it out in the evenings with heels but can also wear it in the day with a blouse and boots.

4. You already know how much I love statements necklaces, so I had to add one to my capsule wardrobe!

5. lastly, these are the two most worn items in my wardrobe, my maroon jeans and my navy and white t shirt! They go with everything and never fail to give a classy look. I wear the top with necklaces or colourful scarves and the jeans go with almost any top.

If your struggling and find you don't have a capsule wardrobe, when you go to buy something think of all the possible outfits you already have to go with it and only buy it if you can think of them. Start with basics and then add more colourful pieces. Especially for a uni girl, comfort and style and two things that can be created! 

The Statement Necklace

A massive trend of this season is a statement necklace, I absolutely love this trend, and think a necklace like this is a key piece in transforming any outfit. So I thought I would share with you a few of the statement necklaces that I own as I know some of you may find them very hard to wear or feel slightly out of your comfort zone. Below are my 3 favourite necklaces which I wear with so many outfits.

1. This is the neckalce I have had for the longest and have the most compliments on. Having had it for over a year I really jumped on the statement necklace trend early!! I bought it in Zara for £19.99 I think, and instantly received compliments about it, it was so popular I think they sold out within a week as many of my friends went to buy it. I really love the versatility of this piece as it incorporates so may different colours, I can wear it with so many different tops and jerseys in the day, but I can also bring it through to the evening. What I love most is that it goes with both pink and red lips for an evening look!

 

2. The second is a more colourful necklace that I picked up in a boutique in Coloumbia Road for £26, I loved the colours and the collar look of the piece which is really on trend right now! It also works really well with white and navy which are colours I love to wear.












3. Lastly is my most recent necklace from Zara, I thought I would add it in but I know you have seen it in my previous blog so you already know what I have worn it with. I tend to wear this necklace most in the evening as its slightly more dressy then the other 2. But if you don't want to wear it with a dress, pair it with a plain cream blouse, jeans and a leather jacket for a more casual look.









I would really recommend purchasing a statement necklace as they completely change any outfit, try experimenting with colours and designs. Be brave and go for it!

March Marvels

 I thought I would start sharing with you my favourite purchases of each month  . . .  starting with March. This month I have picked 4 of my favourite fashion and beauty buys that I have bought over the course of the month.

So firstly on the left you can see the green scarf I recently purchased in Zara, I fell in love with this scarf in store and have had a compliment on every time I have warn it! Being a very scarf orientated person I probably own the same number of scarves as I do pairs of shoes, so a scarf with most outfits is a must for me! I really like bright colourful scarves as they dress up any outfit or a plain jersey; this one works particularly well with my black leather jacket.  They also have this scarf in yellow, but I preferred the green. If summer isn't going to come to us then I thought I would bring it on my own!

Next is a product that I have wanted to buy for AGES and I have finally bought it! Being a massive fan of Tanya burr, I noticed that she uses this foundation a lot in her videos and I loved the finish it gave, she also did a youtube vlog on her favourite all time foundations and this was one of them, so this gave me the final push to go and buy it. For the last few years I have only used my Laura Mercier secret camouflage and powder, so I knew it was time to switch to a foundation. Needless to say I am in love with it! I opted for the Vita Lumiere Aqua as it is water based and is really moisturising for the skin, it gives amazing natural coverage and leaves the skin looking flawless with a light weight feel- mostly you can't feel you have it on! I apply it with my mac 130 foundation brush in round circular movements.  This is a big must in my makeup bag and will be for a long time!

Third in is my new zara shoes which I bought as soon as I saw them in store, I really like this style of flat shoe with the slightly higher front. I already have a pair in exactly the same style from Zara but with gold studs on, so I knew I would like these. I particularly like the aztec patterns and the summery colours, and the navy background goes with any colour jeans!

And lastly the Rimmel Wake me up under eye cover is brilliant, I don't normally wear under eye concealer but I have heard many rave reviews about this product and wanted to try it for myself,  it works amazingly and really does have excellent coverage! Another must for my make-up bag at the moment!

Spring Refresh

Like any girl when I was invited to my friends 21st party I was instantly excited at the opportunity to buy a new dress & didn't consider wearing one I already had. However, recently I have been trying to make a conscious effort  to re-wear my clothes and spend money on accessories rather than on a new outfit. Having always gone by the motto of mixing expensive items with cheaper ones, my wardrobe is a mix of expensive classics with cheaper statements.

So I thought I would share with you what I have decided to wear and how I have refreshed my look. So firstly as you can see I am re-weraring my classic Whistles dress in cobalt blue, having been a fan of whistles fashion for many years I absolutely love the cut and colour of this dress. Very flattering as it comes in at the waist and falls just above the knee, it also a jersey fabric so very comfy and is detailed with a long gold zip at the back. I have matched the dress with a statement necklace that I have recently purchased from Zara- I absolutely love Zara jewellery, especially their statement necklaces which are right on trend this season, I get many compliments of my staple necklaces. The navy/ Grey colour of the stone ties in perfectly with the dress and at £22.99 it wasn't a bad price! I have also paired the dress with my black platform wedges for office which are a staple part of my wardrobe and are so comfortable! I have finished of the look with my Rimmel cerise lipstick in 002 to add an element of colour blocking to the outfit.

So if your not sure what to wear this weekend go through your wardrobe and see what you can add! Have fun experimenting . . . . . . . .