Hot Summer Nights...

Hey everyone!

I've made it my mission to blog a lot more this month, as it's summer and I have a little bit of extra time on my hands. I've forgotten how much I enjoy blogging and connecting with all of you!

Today I bring you with an Summer night out outfit post. I recently went to my friends engagement drinks and wanted to wear something comfortable yet glamourous so I opted for this navy skater dress I bought recently from ASOS. The brand is called Club L and they offer the most amazing dresses (and outfits in general) for petite girls like myself. At only 5ft 3.5" I sometimes struggle to find a dress that isn't too long and that flatters my figure.

This gorgeous dress ticks all the boxes; it's short, navy, has a flattering skater style flare and a pretty floral pattern.

Dress: ASOS Heels: JustFab

I paired this dress with my current favourite pair of high heels from justfab.co.uk. These are their zarah heels and are coincidently, a dupe for the lace up heels that were available (and sold out) at Zara. I actually forgot to wear a necklace and accessories in this outfit shoot but I would have gone with a statement necklace and an elegant clutch to finish off the look.

I went with neutral make-up and false lashes to add some glamour to the overall look.

I hope you enjoyed this post. Thanks for reading!

May Favourites

Hey everyone!

Welcome back to my new and improved blog. I've had a few changes in the design and layout as I wanted my blog to look more sleek and elegant. Hope you like it!

The past few weeks have been hectic as I've been attending many weddings, engagements and receptions. It is wedding season after all! So this blog post is a little delayed. Nevertheless, lets get started shall we?

MAC Pearlglide Intense Eye Liners: Designer Purple & Petrol Blue

I bought these Pearlglide intense eye liners from MAC in the colours Designer purple and Petrol blue and I have to say, it's probably the best glitter eye liners I have ever used. The formula is so smooth and creamy and it glides on the skin so flawlessly. I used the petrol blue eye liner recently all over the eyes and it looked amazing - they do dry up pretty fast once applied so you do have to blend it out fast. I was going to purchase the pressed pigments but decided on these instead as I preferred the overall look of it.

Sephora Cream Lip Stains: Always Red & Strawberry Kissed

These are honestly the best lip stains I have ever tried, the photo's don't do them any justice! They are fully pigmented and long lasting and come in a range of beautiful colours. Always red is a true classic red colour that will compliment almost any skin tone, especially asian skin tones in my opinion. Strawberry kissed is more of a pink with red undertones. It is such a flattering bold colour and would look amazing with minimal make-up and mascara! The lip stains have a velvety matte finish. I find myself reaching for these a lot lately and I can't recommend them enough.

Revlon Colorstay Foundation #360 Golden Caramel

I don't know where to even start with this foundation - it is hands down the best drugstore/high street foundation I have ever tried. This Revlon colorstay foundation has definitely made the holy grail list. It is quite similar to MAC's studio fix fluid (which I have in NC42 for reference), only a little thinner and more natural for everyday use. It has a natural matte finish and they come in a range of different colours so there's one to suit everybody. These foundations also come in 2 different formulas; Normal/dry and Combination/Oily which I think is bloody brilliant! I have combination skin and find this foundation lasts about 8 hours which is perfect when you're on the go, at work or going on a night out. I bought mine online as they don't offer my shade in the UK unfortunately.

MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Soft Ochre

This is a nice little paint pot by MAC to prime your eyelids before make up. Soft Ochre is a lovely light yellow based nude. I like to use this when I want to wear lighter shades of eye shadows as it makes the colours pop. It lasts all day and does tend to crease a little bit but nothing too noticeable. Either way I love this product! :)

Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick - Almond

  
After receiving this beauty from my little sister on my birthday, I've been using it religiously ever since. It is none other than the foundation stick by Bobbi Brown. It is great for contouring. I got this in a few shades darker than my skin tone and find it suits me perfectly to create shadows in the face.

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

After hearing rave reviews about this primer in the blogosphere, I thought it was about time I tried it out for myself, and boy did it live up to my expectations! This primer forms a great base for foundation and lasts for hours. I used to use Benefits Porefessional primer but I didn't really like it. I know, shocking. I just find it didn't last well on my skin. However, this primer by Smashbox is definitely one of the best I've tried and is my favourite this month!

Charles Worthington Texturising Spray

Firstly, apologies for the bad quality photo! This texturising spray by Charles Worthington instantly creates bigger hair, I kid you not. If you're looking for more volume and texture, I definitely recommend trying this out. I've used this for the past month and it makes dull hair look more appealing and bold, it's been a life saver!

Batiste Pixie Lott Dry Shampoo

As soon as I heard Pixie Lott joined the Batiste bandwagon, I had to try out her dry shampoo! As with all batiste dry shampoos, this instantly refreshes greasy hair in between washes. This also has a lovely floral scent.

Olay Complete Care Day Fluid SPF 15

I ADORE this moisturiser so so much. It has reached holy grail status in a matter of days. Not only does it provide amazing hydration to the face, it contains SPF 15 which is vital for everyday wear. It also doesn't create a white cast in photos and it has a non-greasy formula. The fluid is light on the face as well so it doesn't feel like you have SPF at all. It also smells amazing. Highly recommend this product to anyone! 

Vaseline Spray and Go Body Moisturiser - Aloe Fresh

I am quite the lazy person at the best of times and this body moisturiser definitely caters for that lazy part of me! It is quick and easy to apply and absorbs into the skin instantly. It is also easy to use for top ups if you feel your skin needs extra hydration during the day. I got this in Aloe fresh, which I think is my favourite scent out of the ones available.

Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Lotion 

This 'make up for legs' lotion by Sally Hansen instantly makes your legs look gorgeous upon application. I find this lotion is more matte than the spray version of the product, and I personally prefer the lotion over the spray, mainly because it's less messy and easier to apply. Sally Hansen's airbrush legs are hands down the best tanning/leg make up products on the market in my opinion. These come in 4 different shades and mine is in the shade medium, which is a touch darker than my skin tone but it still makes my legs look super lush! Highly recommend.


So there you have my May favourites! This blog post turned out to be a little more long and in-depth than I expected but I hope you enjoyed reading it. What were your favourites from May? Do we share the same favourites? Let me know in the comments section below!

May Wishlist!

Hey everyone!

It's been a while since I last posted on my blog. I went on holiday a few weeks ago and have been caught up with job hunting, which isn't going anywhere unfortunately - and doesn't help my beauty and fashion obsession!

The weather has been particularly incredible lately in the UK, which has got me in a serious floral craze. I put together a wish list, which I believe is my first, as I am trying to withhold my bad spending habit. As well as floral prints, I've included some beauty products that I need in my life.

From left to right:

Missguided Denyse Tan Cropped Jumper With Racer Neck

I saw this crop jumper whilst browsing Missguided and it seriously caught my attention. It's the perfect crop top for those chilly summer days where you don't want to cover up too much but want to stay warm. They come in a range of colours which is also a plus.

Club L Cross Back Skater Dress

I love this dress so so much. It has a pretty floral print and a partially open back which looks really pretty. It's good for people like me who don't like a full open back. The dress looks quite short which is perfect for petite girls like myself! It's just an overall perfect summer dress.

Forever 21 Floral Lace Crop Top

It wouldn't be summer without a crop top in the wardrobe. Another summer staple with a floral print. I love the lace border it has going on as it's very on trend and looks pretty!

Zara Guipure Sleeveless Playsuit

I cannot stress enough how much I NEED this playsuit! It has a gorgeous floral crochet design in a nice white colour. I've been eyeing this playsuit for a while now on the Zara website, waiting for them to have my size in stock. It's probably a good thing they don't!

This Works In Transit Camera Close-up 40ml

After hearing rave reviews on this product from fellow blogger emtalks, I've added it to my wish list. It's a mask, moisturiser and primer all in one and it helps to smooth and brighten the face to create the perfect base for foundation.

Olay Professional Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System

This is a cleansing product that my favourite beauty guru, Carli Bybel uses. It cleanses 6x better than normal cleansing, unclogs pores and gets rid of any excess dirt. This cleansing system is at the top of my wish list right now and I hope I can afford one soon!

Forever 21 Sheer Crochet Top

This top would look amazing over a crop cami/bralet. I love the crochet on this and it's one of those tops that would feel refreshing on hot summer days, allowing the skin to breathe whilst not in direct sunlight (if that makes sense?).

ASOS Harrow Heeled Sandals

Block heeled sandals have made it's way from the 90's to present day. The block heel is such a comfortable way to wear heels without your feet having to pay the price. I need a pair of these in my wardrobe asap. They look comfy, have a lovely strap to prevent your feet falling out and come in lovely pastel colours. 

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation

I've heard amazing things across the blogosphere about this high end foundation. I currently own MAC's studio fix fluid and refuse to try other high end foundations, but this has made the bucket list, or wish list rather! I imagine this would look even better during the summer due to it's famous glow so I hope I can try this sometime soon.

L'Oreal Paris Nude Magique Eau De Teint

Nearly forgot about this one as it's bang in the middle of the photo! I have recently delved into a number of high street foundation brands and I've been quite impressed with the results. There will be a blog post coming soon about the ones I love. I actually hadn't tried this particular foundation on my face, but I have swatched it in-store and I must say - it has a very soft velvety texture. This foundation would go well with a 'no make-up' make-up look. Have any of you tried it? Please let me know what you think of it in the comments below.

So there you have it, this is my May wish list. I imagine my wish list will get even longer by the time it's August - which is probably why I don't usually do wish lists! haha.

 Let me know what things you have on your wish list this month in the comments below. 

Thanks for reading!

OOTD: LBD and Spring Lace up Heels

The weather's been a bit all over the place in London recently, mostly it's been mild with some rain and clouds but nevertheless it is spring, which means florals and bright colours should be staples in the wardrobe!

Though a Little Black Dress kind of defeats the purpose of this haha.

I have been absolutely obsessed with lace up heels lately, I really wanted to purchase a pair when Zara were selling those gorgeous black lace up heels but it just wasn't in the budget unfortunately.

However, on Easter Monday I treated myself to these lovely orangey coral lace up heels from Aldo, which were already on sale for £38 with an added 15% off easter discount code. It was an early birthday present for myself and I thought it was about time I got a pair in this style! They are extremely comfortable and I highly recommend them. I've been walking in them for hours. I will also be doing another post on my JustFab lace up heels very soon.

I teamed these heels with this little black textured skater dress which I bought from a store called Magenta in Harrow. At £5 it was an absolute bargain! It's really good quality as well. This was a little early birthday treat from my mum :3 I went for minimal accessories with this look but you can always glam a LBD up with a statement necklace and a red lip. I finished this look with my Guess watch and Buffy 'B' necklace.

What are your spring/summer staples? Leave comments below

Holiday Shop Must Haves

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend! I personally didn't get round to eating any chocolate but I did spend the weekend with family, which turned out to be a lovely Easter break after all.

I'm going away next week to Majorca (yay!) and picked up a few holiday essentials that I thought I'd share with you all. I did a similar blog post last year when I went on holiday but this post will include new bits and bobs I think I'll need for Majorca. 

EX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Foundation (F300)

I've always had trouble finding a decent foundation that suits my skintone on the high street. I've tried everything from Loreal's True Match in N6/W7 but found it wasn't the perfect match for me. It's tough finding something that isn't too orange based or pink based, that is, until now. The EX1 collection was founded by Farah Naz who herself had trouble finding the right foundation shade for her south asian complexion for an affordable price, which led her to start up her own line.

This foundation is light-medium to buildable and is very lightweight and non-cakey. which will be perfect for holiday. This is definitely my holy grail high street foundation! For me personally, nothing can replace MAC's studio fix fluid though this foundation is definitely a great alternative for daytime wear. It's also very affordable at £10.50. I bought mine on lookfantastic.com but they are also selling them at Topshop Oxford Street and Harvey Nichols. I will definitely do a more in-depth review soon, watch this space...

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water

I've heard rave reviews about the Micellar cleansing water in the blogosphere but I wasn't sure it would live up to the hype. I was wrong! I absolutely adore this cleanser. It's fragrance free, doesn't irritate your skin or eye area and most importantly it gets rid of make up, dirt and all that good stuff. It only costs £3 at boots and comes in an enormous 400ml bottle. 

Re-Gen Cream

This is a specially formulated product that helps to prevent and provides treatment for stretch marks, scars, dry skin and blemishes. I used to use this Re-Gen cream religiously up until they stopped selling it at Aldi! You can imagine my excitement when I discovered that they actually sell this on amazon. I can't say for sure it does everything it says on the tin but it is very moisturising and reduces the appearance of stretch marks. Not really a holiday essential but definitely a top beauty purchase!

Mother of Pearl Shell Cream

I bought this cream in the hopes that it'll help even out my skintone, reduce my acne as I've been having a few breakouts lately and get rid of my tan. I've only used this cream once and it did even out my skin tone quite a bit but I'm going to give it a few more goes before I comment on how good it is! It's more of a scrub/face mask than a cream as it has micro beads in it and cannot be blended out. I bought this on amazon for only £5. I will do another review if the product proves to be consistently good.

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

I didn't want to invest in a beauty blender so I bought the next best thing and I'm so glad I did. I use this sponge to blend out concealer under my eyes and for highlighting and it gives a very pretty airbrushed finish. I've noticed a huge difference between using my foundation brush (MAC #188) and using this sponge - it doesn't eat up the product at all. If you don't want to purchase the beauty blender then this is a great alternative. Maybelline Falsies Waterproof Mascara

I usually hate going completely make up  free when I'm out in the sun and want to go in the pool so this is kind of a godsend. I haven't actually tried it out myself but I was searching for a waterproof mascara and the first thing that came to mind was this little beauty - I've heard amazing things about this mascara and will keep you updated on whether it's any good.

So there you have it. These are my top holiday must haves. I've probably left out a ton of stuff that I should have included (like SPF!). If there's anything you can't go on holiday without, please let me know down below in the comments.

Thanks for reading :)

OOTD Post featuring Wearall.com

Hey everyone!

It's been a while since my last post I know - it's been such a busy month! I started freelancing at entertainmentwise.com which is a serious stepping stone in my career and I am so grateful. I have also been attending a lot of The Wanted's tour dates around the UK. As some of you may know I am exceptionally fond of those boys and wanted to get as many dates in as I can and I had so much fun.

I have so much to show you all as I've been purchasing a lot of new products lately but that's going to have to wait for a later blog post, stay tuned!

Today I want to talk about a relatively new online fashion store called wearall.com. Wearall offer a range of on-trend fashion pieces at reasonable prices and I couldn't recommend them more. A favourite of mine has to be the belted skater dress which should be a staple dress in everyone's wardrobe! What I love about this dress is the fact that it's not too long or short and is the perfect length on me, who at 5ft 3.5 has a hard time finding the right fit. The nice people at wearall.com were kind enough to send me this amazing dress in fuschia to review for you guys. 

Due to the horrendous rain yesterday I had to take photo's inside - here's me in the Charity Skater Dress*

As you can see above I added a statement necklace to complete the look, this particular dress would look amazing with a lot of accessorising and it is perfect for spring 2014. It only costs £8.95 as well which is a bargain considering how comfortable and good quality the material is. 

What do you think of this dress? Check out www.wearall.com and tell me what your favourite pieces are!

Bloggers Love... London Fashion Week

Hey guys! 

I know I have been kind of absent lately, I must apologise! I started a new internship 2 weeks ago but that's no excuse. Last week (18.02.14) I attended the Bloggers Love Fashion Week event at Mahiki. There were a range of brands there, and by a range I mean TONS of brands! There were 2 floors to cater for them all. I had an amazing time and love coming back to Mahiki as it's my favourite venue!

Let's start off with my favourite brands shall we? 

I was looking forward to the 'JustFab' stand at the event as it's one of my favourite online stores to purchase the latest on-trend shoes and handbags. I've mentioned JustFab a ton of times in my blog, with the latest being in my previous post! 

JustFab offer a VIP, unique and personalised fashion styling shopping experience. The fabulous stylists update your boutique with the most amazing on-trend items to suit your own personal style. With designer-inspired shoes, chic handbags, jewellery and variety of jeans available to purchase, you are spoilt for choice! You can skip the month if something doesn't take your fancy and can always come back later :)

JustFab had a whole range of new products for S/S14 on display that launch this month. Here are some of my favourites.

Another brand that I really liked was Oriflame. This is a brand I am very excited about as they are quite well known across Europe but are relatively new in the UK. They have a great range of beauty products from skincare to make-up. I was gifted with one of their best selling products, the Wonder Lash Mascara which I will be reviewing soon! The mascara is amazing and I can't wait to share it with you all.

Other brands that were present:

alannarosedesigns.com

Alanna Rose are a kaftan and swimwear brand with colourful and elegant designs.

bellazzi.co.uk

Bellazzi offer luxury bodycon dresses, skirts and accessories.

herra.com

Herra have perfumed fragrance for your hair with protection.

Luna Amani

Luna Amani have beautiful luxury handbags, purses and accessories.

nina-naustdal.com

Nina Naustdal are a luxury brand that feature Swarovski crystal embellishments, feathers and 3D belts.

philippa-lu.com

Philippa Lu are a fashion, accessory and jewellery brand

sovainbooks.co.uk

The indie publishing house of books and magazines for stylish young fashionistas and beauty gurus alike.

sweetzboutique.com

A fashion brand featuring the coolest beanies ever! They also have limited edition handbags and necklaces. I will be featuring a beanie giveaway on my blog soon.

Here are some of the models showcasing the items from the brands:

I hope you enjoyed this blog post. Did any of you attend this London Fashion week event? Bloggers love are hosting another event at the end of this month for Bloggers Fashion week, which I'm really excited about! Stay tuned for the Sweetz beanie giveaway that I will posting about on my blog very soon.

Have a fabulous weekend guys!