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Showing posts with label spring/summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spring/summer. Show all posts

Saturday, 11 June 2011

Summer In The City Photography

The weathers been lovely recently and I was in town, and something just made me think of how hot it must be in the city, so I thought I'd do a post of some photo's of summer in the city!  Some of these are more focused on the surroundings than the fashion and others are more focused on the fashion as I'm sure you can tell. Also, what are people's opinion on these photography posts, any recommendations?


A Tuscan Holiday
Urban Colour...
The Southbank Skate Park, that comes alive when the humans come to play



Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Vintage Summer Photography

So here again is some beautiful vintage summer photography just to give you a little inspiration and because these things are always so nice to look at. Hopefully they'll help you think of some new ways to wear your clothes instead of just going and buying new ones, because I'm beginning to think that that is how IT girls and models and people that always look good do it! 

Wednesday, 11 May 2011

Summer Sun Photo's

So just to get your taste buds watering a bit and because I got a bit bored of putting up shopping posts here are some lovely summery pictures! I'll probably put up some of these posts once every week since I think they're quite pleasant and give a bit more variety to you all. I will also be doing the outfit posts again now that I have more time to do them, I'll make them up weekly I think, and I just need to get some batteries for my camera then we're away! 

Friday, 6 May 2011

A Citrus Guide!

So obviously I'm getting into the full swing of Spring and Summer! and what is more summery than Citrus colours?! So here is an entire post dedicated to Lemon Yellow, Obscene Orange, and Lively Lime! (will make up better names next time she promises!)

Here is also a quick D.I.Y. for the Yellow Purse by Zara,  from StyleScrapbook by Andy. It looks really simple to do and hers turned out really nicely!

Tuesday, 3 May 2011

Sweet summer shorts!

So following on from my post about bright shoes, I noticed how much I go on about denim shorts! When it comes to summer I LIVE in them! I have far too many pairs! So I challenged myself to do a post on coloured shorts too! And some of them are just really fun and  cool!

Sunday, 24 April 2011

Accessorize your summer bags!

Bags are by no mean feat, cheap! The more beautiful, the more expensive, and ladies, we don't buy cheap! Therefore it is a must, that we get what we can out of the bags! I find myself buying more and more bags simply because I have outfits and no bags. So I've had a little investigation and found some ways to accessorize your bag so that it can go with more outfits!

Bag charms! 
This cute "Crazy horse" one is from Accessorize which is owned by Monsoon, and now does 10% discount to NUS holders, handy! These attach easily to the zips and can be a really fun way to spice your bag up, they're also detachable which means that you can up-date the bag by using the charms and make it better for one season rather than another using them. 
The other one is also quite dainty and very sweet too and again from Accessorize. I have found that they seem to be the best place to get bag accessories from honestly since they specialize a little bit more!

Scarves. 
Scarves are another great way. Very chic too! Just tie them around the handle or if their long enough wind around and tie at each end. These are great for handbags and are especially beautiful on fabric bags! I really recommend them on handbags that are fabric based more than leather just because they look as if they should have been there when brought! When your buying the little scarves don't think around your neck scarves, think more of the silky ones that you get to put in your hair, they have great patterns, lovely texture and are the right length. 

















Sunglasses.
If you've got a pocket that you can hook your sunglasses onto then that can be a great way. If you don't often wear sunglasses then I recommend buying some cheap sunglasses in  fun colours i.e. pink or turquoise, and popping them just onto the pocket, they'll give any bag a more sunny feel and  if you really do need them then they are there! Voila! They'll just help give a little bit of a pop to your bag.


Wednesday, 20 April 2011

Essential Beauty Buys...

We're all getting ready to bare all as the sun starts to shine and summer starts to appear. So here are the top 3 essential beauty buys to help you on your way! 


When your at the beach you don't want to have to wear a ton of make-up, however a little bit can help us feel that bit more confident. Personally I never wear foundation or anything on my skin apart from sun tan lotion when I go to the beach, but for those who want the look of wearing a light foundation. I highly recommend Clinique Moisture Sheer Tint SPF15, it costs roughly £17, however if you wait till there's a sale or promotion on I'm sure you can get it for cheaper or shop around. It disguises open pores and small blemishes as well as protecting your skin against the sun and from becoming dry. It's also quite nice just to wear normally because in Summer no one wants to wear lots of make-up since you just sweat it all off (Disgusting!) the less or lighter you can wear the better, and this is really pleasant to wear and also doesn't smell awful. I have found that others do, although I can't remember there names off the top of my head. 
MaxFactor's Masterpiece Mascara retails at £9.99 (from boots) and I am inlove! with this mascara. I always wear this and haven't really tried anything else since having this. It definitely defines your lashes and it does volumise, maybe not quite to the extent that the fake lashes on the model do, but they are certainly beautiful. I also find that it has the right consistency, I never have stuck together eyelashes because it's too gloopey. If I curl my eyelashes and then use the mascara they can easily touch that bit above your eyelid that fake lashes touch, length isn't an issue with this. On the boots website there are 40 reviews and it has 5 stars, definitely a winner!














The third and final thing I wouldn't go anywhere without and I literally always do carry around in my purse is this Honey trap lip balm by Lush. They can be found on the counter along with some samples and is priced at £1.00. This is really moisturising and I always have really soft lips and it smells nice too. It leaves a nice consistency on your lips and isn't too wet or too sticky, it's just right! The little pot that I've got has lasted me months! I'd say at least half a year! definitely a bargain and I rate this ALOT higher than the "Vaseline" lip balms, they made my lips sore and felt dry! your lips will feel definitely moisturised after using this and not just for a few minutes after either.

Thursday, 31 March 2011

Be Bold...With Stripes!

This Spring/Summer it's all about the stripes! Stripes tend to be done in a nautical style, and I don't know about anyone else, but I'm bored of being a sailor! So I've found some other great stripey items, that don't remind me of a sailor! Now you can be on trend and without an "Ahoy!" anywhere near. So this look is more of a beach style because I'm ever hopeful of some sunshine. 

Wednesday, 2 March 2011

Chic Summer Look

So I was aiming to incorporate a Chic stripe look, after my other one turned out so bohemian/beachy. I'm not entirely sure that this dress is that brilliant for this look, but it looked great on the model so I'm thinking it's one of those items that looks better on a person than the hanger. I've also fallen in love with this ring and might have to beg my boyfriend for it for my Birthday, I think the colour is just... amazing! So deep and vibrant. The shoes from Topshop I also think are pretty great because they have something cute and girly about them but the colour just means that they go well with everything, I prefer nude shoes to white because they don't show dirt as much and clean shoes are always nicer. 

Tuesday, 21 December 2010

On the Ninth day of Christmas...


I love this advert... I love her enthusiasm, and just what she says and how she walks and everything, I also love the Dior building.
Anyway on the Ninth day of Christmas, I wanted the trousers to the 3rd outfit from the left, I love the navy trousers, especially with the cool floaty top. Diors new collection is quite bright and a little retro I think, very nice! I just wish I had longer legs! The shoes were also amazing in this shoe! And I'm in no way biased to Dior....

Monday, 20 December 2010

On the Eighth day of Christmas...

I so want these! Who doesn't love a red pair of heels?! These ones are from Christian Louboutin's summer 2011 collection called "devalavi", put the word "devil" in there and you so have what these shoes are! They are made to kill! I love the color and everything about these, especially that heel. I can't imagine an occasion when these wouldn't be perfect!

Saturday, 18 December 2010

On the Sixth day of Christmas....

On the Sixth day of Christmas....

I would of killed for this! A Lanvin Spring/Summer 2011 multi-colored crystal metal clutch bag! I love everything about it! It's such a classical feminine shape but I think the crystals and metal frame give it a lovely contrasting harsher looked. I want oneee!