Statement Static
5 August 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Top - made for me
Jeans - Next
Shoes - Brantano
Bag - TK Maxx
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My Other Bag is Designer
4 August 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
I usually go for bags with loads of pockets, plenty of space to keep it organised and usually small and leather. But while shopping in the Next sale, I came across this bag and I just couldn't resist. I actually have loads of canvas bags, and quite a few cotton tote bags, but I never carry them because they don't have any pockets and can get all floppy if they're not reasonably full. I really like this canvas bag because the cotton is a lot thicker than most of my others which means it doesn't get too floppy or lose it's shape. You can always see the text on the side, which is what drew me to the bag in the beginning. In there today, I'm carry a few notebooks and all my basic handbag essentials. However, the only downside to these bags is that I can put my phone in them. I'm super protective over my iPhone, I won't even let it out of the case out of fear of the screen or back breaking. So with this bag, I often have to wear a jacket with a place for my phone or my favourite charcoal jeans which have deep pockets in them. Another downside to these bags is that you can only carry them in the sunshine or during dry weather because they won't be helpful in the rain. But this does make them perfect for days out in the sun for picnics and the beach because they are spacious and light. This bag is one I'll definitely be keeping and adding to my collection; what do you think of canvas totes?
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Beach Blues
2 August 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
This time last year, I was already packing all my favourite summer items to head out to Salou, Spain. It was my first ever beach holiday, in fact my first family holiday since I was only 9 years old and I went to Paris. I've been to many other places around the world, such as Switzerland and all over Europe, but never spent a lot of time on a real beach. There are beaches in England such as Scarborough and Blackpool, but going in the sea there is like a fight for your life. Not only must you avoid getting hypothermia, you also have to wear a jacket most of the time because the English sun isn't warm enough to heat the sand so it's not much different to sitting on solid concrete. When I arrived in Spain, the first thing I did was go to the beach by our hotel. Salou is in the south of Spain so it's extremely warm and full of different beaches. It was really a holiday to remember, not a lazy one where I laid in the sun all day, but I went to PortAventura (going on some historic and record breaking rollercoasters) and even toured the markets which was so much fun. In honour of my fun-filled holiday last year, I'm wearing a kaftan even though the sun isn't blazing. I've found them really comfortable to wear this summer, whether it's over clothes of a bikini - they're super simple to slip on and keep cool. To finish the look, I'm wearing these skin-coloured gladiator sandals that I absolutely love because I've had them for quite a while and they're still going strong.
Kaftan - made for me
Sandals - Next
Sunglasses - Next
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Simply Topshop
31 July 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
I'm not really the type of dresser that feels the need to wear a whole load of times all piled into one outfit. Although I do really like layering, especially in the winter - I really like a simple look, especially two-pieces. Although the two main items in my outfit weren't bought as a two-piece, I think they go well enough together to make one. Whether it's trousers and a blazer, or a cropped top and midi skirt, I just like simplicity. However, I do try really hard not to go totally plain otherwise my wardrobe would be pretty boring, so to avoid this I try to add a few patterns and prints where I can to spice up my look. Both my top and skirt were bought in Topshop's most recent sale, and were more of an impulse buy if anything. I don't usually wear skirts that are too short, just because I don't feel as comfortable in them with they're not a big circle or skater skirt. This skirt isn't too far from that style, but tones really well with the jumper as the grey on the skirt is identical to the colour around the neckline. I've paired a grey skirt with this top because I think it highlights the top and causes it to become a staple piece. Because my jumper is relatively 'busier' than the rest of my outfit, it gives off the illusion that my outfit is much more complex, rather than just wearing two block colours. The jumper is also quite bright compared to my accessories which really focuses all the attention to the one piece. I think this super easy method is a great way to make an outfit seem more exciting, especially if you don't have loads of different items to experiment with!
Jumper - Topshop
Skirt - Topshop
Shoes - Fred Perry
Bag - Next
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Beauty Headliners
30 July 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
The Pixi by Petra Endless Silky Eye Pen is my favourite of the four products because it's so effective and long lasting. It's really hard to find a pencil liner that lasts more than a few hours, but this liner will last under I have to take it off at night. I was a little sceptical at first as I was unsure of how a eye pencil could be 'silky' but this product lives up to it's name. It's so easy to apply because it is so silky, and even has a shimmer effect to it which means it shines from the morning right through to the night. This liner is perfect for lining my eyes because it really highlights them. It's a little lighter than my skin, so it tones really well and is waterproof as well as light on my skin. The shade is 'BronzeBeam'.
The Lord & Berry eye pencil is another liner I use to highlight my eyes. The colour is actually a really dark blue, which differs from the usual black pencil. I really like the blue in this pencil because it's visible all day and incredibly light on my skin. For really hot summer days when I don't feel like wear gel or liquid eyeliner, I will always go for this pencil because it's easy to use and creates a strong and visible line. The colour goes really well with my skin tone as blue is one of my complimentary colours. I would use this liner throughout the winter too, as it's waterproof and sumdgeproof, unlike other liners which either come off, or I have to take off because they're affecting my sensitive skin. The colour is #704 'Ocean'.
Recently I really been struggling with some eye shadow that I can wear throughout the day without having to redo my make up for the evening or a different occasion. I love this GloMinerals trio in the shade 'Champagne Rose' because it feature three different colour for summer and winter. All the colours blend really well with each other, and like the eyeliners, this shadow set does stay on for long periods of time. With a lot of eye shadows, I could apply quite a lot to my lids and most of it will have disappeared by the end of the day. They easily create all-in-one looks and I love this trio because it will suit all skin tones. I usually can't use lighter colours as mentioned before, but I adore all the colours in this little trio. The rich, vibrant shades also include green tea extract which is extremely beneficial for skin.
Finally, the Daniel Sandler lipstick is my go-to lipstick this season. The 'Impulse' shade appears red when you look at the stick and in photos, but when applied, you can actually see pinky tones within the lipstick which also has a touch of shimmer to really highlight your lips. I use this lipstick to create a statement lip as it's bold colour really compliments my skin tone and tones well with the rest of my favourites. It also contains ultra moisturising hyaluronic acid which leaves your lips feeling moisturised and smooth all night. Unlike a lot of other lipsticks, this doesn't come off easily, so I can sip drinks and so forth without leaving cherry red lips stamps everywhere. The long lasting element in all these products has bumped them all up to my essentials list!
Pixi by Petra Eye Pen - The Hut
Lord & Berry Eye Pencil - Lookfantastic
GloMinerals Eye Shadow Trio - HQhair (more Glo products)
Daniel Sandler Luxury Lipstick - Beauty Expert
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