Olivia Burton Watches

Hi guys, I am so sorry I have been such a terrible person recently and not posted for a while. I have been so busy working and moving into my new house so it's all been 100 miles an hour here recently, but I have this really exciting post to get me back into the swing of things.

I have been in contact with such a fabulous company over the past few weeks who were incredibly kind enough to send me over some material for my blog. I first came across 'Olivia Burton' a while ago in Harvey Nichols and what can I say, how can you not fall in love with these little bundles of joy?! Their designs are catwalk trends with a little vintage twist thrown in to create these gorgeous designs, some of which are featured above. The pieces shown are from the 'Woodland' collection which is pretty much inspired by our own beautiful countryside here in the UK (oh how lucky are we?!). 

Due to their massive success you can get hold of some of Olivia Burton pieces both online and in stores such as John Lewis, ASOS and Harvey Nichols and the best thing about them is even though they're such high quality leather and design, they're still really affordable!

Pieces range from £55-£125, making them a really beautiful statement piece for summer holidays. As I have quite small wrists, this style of watch is perfect for me so if anyone is in a similar situation I would throughly recommend one of these. Personally I just adore the Woodland and Animal Motif collections but you cannot go wrong with any of them!!!

I have posted a link to the website below but do go ahead and log onto ASOS if you cannot access any of the other stores easily. Please check out Olivia Burton as you will not be disappointed. I know I certainly am not with these little gems.

http://www.oliviaburton.com

Dark Waters Boutique

I was very lucky enough recently to be sent this gorgeous co-ord from a boutique I came across on Instagram called 'Dark Waters Boutique'. I think it's safe to say its such a cute piece for summer both together and styled separately. Equally, pastels are so fab at the moment and this baby blue tone really tops the whole piece off. The material is so comfy and adds a girly edge to the outfit and the little flower details make it that little extra bit summery. 

The girls from the boutique were so kind to gift this set to me, but it is sold as the 'Hollow Out Co-ord' on their site. Girls, you must have a look at their fabulous range, all links will be posted below. Thank you Dark Waters, I cannot wait to wear this throughout the summer!

Hollow Out Co-ord, available from 

http://darkwatersboutique.bigcartel.com/category/co-ords

Longchamp Love

Longchamp accessories and luggage have to be the most practical but stylish and good value for money range around. This particular style comes in 13 different colours and of course folds up in the traditional Longchamp way. It is so useful for festivals or travelling as you surprisingly can fit a lot inside it, a typical Mary Poppins bag! I chose this particular colour 'paper' as I felt it would go with a lot of different things and can be used in any season. This is a fabulous classic piece of luggage every girl should have.

Longchamp 'Le Pliage' Backpack - £59

Available from Longchamp online

Handmade Twin Sets

I had to take some time to write about this girl's amazing handmade twin sets. Georgia is a nineteen year old fashion design student at Manchester School of Art, she's always made clothes, but has only recently started selling them. In my opinion, she should have started earlier her garments are just beautiful!

Her style is perfect for summer and festivals, several girls purchased different twin sets from her for Parklife festival last weekend and I only wish I'd been on the ball and ordered one myself. As you can see from the photos, Georgia uses lots of different fabrics and can create any style you like for just £40.

I came across Georgia's pieces on Instagram and would highly recommend anyone to check her work out. All her details will be posted below for you to simply get in contact with her, send her your measurements and you will receive a beautifully handmade outfit. Any of the pieces will be perfect for festivals, Ibiza, summer evenings out or just a cute little day outfit. I cannot express enough how amazing these are and how good they will look this summer. There are so many handmade outfits out there at the moment, but these are by far some of the best I have seen so your next few clicks of your mouse should be taking you over to Georgia's Instagram. 

Instagram - http://instagram.com/georichardson

Email - g.richardson120@hotmail.com

The Parklife Weekender

Festivals are my calling, I absolutely love them even though I am the last person on this planet you would expect to be counting down the days to festival season each year. I had never experienced Parklife before so I was so excited to be able to attend this year. Even more so, I had never been to a festival where you could actually leave afterwards and have a proper shower and re apply your make up in a mirror bigger than a compact. Despite the rain and mud I had an amazing time! Manchester is one of my favourite cities anyway which made the whole weekend worth while. Not only did I get to see some of my favourite artists such as Disclosure, Snoop Dog, Annie Mac and Friend Within, I got to dress up in complete and utter festival girl gear. Obviously, this is another reason I love festivals because I love festival fashion. I took a range of bits and pieces with me from all over the place, such as ASOS, Topshop and Missguided, plus my beautiful silver Hunters of course. I cannot count the amount of girls I saw rocking kimonos, twin sets and bralets which are all some of my favourite wardrobe essentials this year. Who could pick a better place to flaunt them?!

If you guys haven't been to Parklife before I would highly recommend it next year, it was such a crazy fun weekend and I cannot wait for next year!

Tala Bralet - £14.99 available from Missguided

Flower Crowns are available from so many stores, I actually got mine at a festival but try Rock n Rose.

Benefit's Big Easy Review

Good Evening my gorgeous readers. I am proud to present another beauty review of one of my new found favourites. I mentioned before in my make up bag post that I am a dedicated BB Cream user, however sadly I think I may have just found something that tops that for me. Benefits 'Big Easy' is their version of the famous BB Cream and oh my does it leave you with a flawless finish! It comes in various shades to suit any skin tone in a generous sized tube. Personally I prefer applying with a foundation brush as I find when I use my fingers, my skin feels like it's carrying some extra oil. I use 3 small pea sized amounts which cover my whole face and then blend in a circular motion. Leave it for a couple of seconds to dry and even out and you are left with a perfect base to apply your other face products. It is at the higher end of the BB Cream style products, but I just feel my make up stays for a lot longer when using this product as well as my skin feeling fresh and not drowned in cosmetics.

Benefit Big Easy Multi Balancing Complexion Perfector in light/medium - £27.50

Available from Benefit online and concessions 

Sparkles!

Be honest, if you walked into a Miss Selfridge store and saw this, would you walk out without it?! I have a few of these amazing pieces in my wardrobe as I think they can act as a statement piece to even the most simple of outfits. Miss Selfridge even refer to it as guilt free glamour. I couldn't take my eyes off this one. Even though the embellishment makes it heavy, it's very comfortable to wear and yet again, goes with just about anything! One thing I have learnt with items like this is you really must be careful when caring for it. I really strongly recommend following the instructions to hand wash it as the sparkle can fade from the beads and you also risk losing them. I really would not want to sit sewing all these little crystals back on, it just would not look the same. 
Girls, all I can say is go into a Miss Selfridge store and I promise you will think the same as me when you set eyes on this gorgeous cami.


White Big Bead Cami - £45
Available from Miss Selfridge online and in store 

Pastel Co-ords

This piece has to be one of my favourite co-ords this summer, hence why I have it in two colours. It's such a trendy fit and pastel colours are so hot right now which makes it a perfect piece to wear over the summer. I have found it so so easy to style! It looks fab with a leather jacket, heels or sandals or even converse for a more casual look. With the cut being longer at the back, it makes it very flattering. One of the other great things about co-ords is that you don't have to wear them together all the time, this top looks amazing just with a pair of skinny jeans! Missguided are one of my all time favourite stores at the moment, so I was in no surprise when I opened this parcel, the quality is amazing. I hope you all have had a lovely weekend, many more posts to come.

Top - £14.99

Skirt - £14.99

Available from Missguided

Bunting, Pimms & Couture Millinery

Last Sunday I was lucky enough to model at a charity event raising money for a successful horse hospital. The show featured incredible millinery from Alison Tod, gowns from Charles and Patricia Lester, as well as amazing fashion by Coco Fennel.

Sadly I didn't have time to get any photos other than the one above, but once I get my hands on the professional ones I will get them up on here to show you guys. The hat I'm wearing above by Alison was featured in the Qasimi show at London Fashion Week, made from pure feathers and almost feels like you're carrying a small child on your head! I'm also lucky enough to work for Alison when I'm back from university, so being able to wear some of the amazing masterpieces was such an honour. 

Cocos fashion range is just amazing! The pieces looked like something right out of Alice in Wonderland with a modern twist. I wanted to run away with everything! If you haven't had a look at her work, I have linked her website below. There is also a link to Alison's blog so you can have a look at some of the AMAZING things she does.

The show was set in a beautiful marquee, with a luncheon and Pimms bar and really was such a lovely day. 

http://alisontod.blogspot.co.uk

http://www.cocofennell.com

Triangl Swimwear - Perfection in a Swimsuit

I wish I could claim this beautiful bikini as my own but sadly not yet. I have been following the immense progress of Triangl swimwear and underwear for a while now, but have not been able to reach the checkout as I simply can never pick one item! I am so spoilt for choice it's like being a small child in a sweet shop. 

The Australian brand make all their swimwear from neoprene, a scuba like material which I think just looks that extra little bit special on the beach. Triangl are very specific about how you should care for their swimwear. Each set comes with it's own little bikini bag as you should avoid folding or creasing your bikini to keep it looking as beautiful each time of wear. Like myself, you will certainly be spoilt with colour choices. The above photograph is their 'Chloe' style in 'Indiana Ice' which is the original style of the Triangl range and I think my upmost favourite. I am hoping and praying my bank account will allow me to buy all seven colours!!

You will come across many knockoffs of this incredibly elegant and flattering style, but why do that when you can have the original?! The company will ship from Australia, bringing this product to around £60 with shipping.

Please please go and check out Triangl swimwear and underwear if you have not already done so! You may find yourself staring at your screen in awe for a few minutes!

Chloe Triangl Bikini - $79 (Around £47)

Available from http://international.triangl.com/collections/swimwear

Feathers and Chains

This amazing bag is featured on every blog possible at the moment, I can't see any reason why it wouldn't be! Sadly, I haven't had a chance to take this gorgeous creation out yet but I have many ideas in my head as to what I will be styling it with. For all of you sitting staring at the screen with your mouths watering, this cross body bag also comes in coral as well as this lovely lilac. 

I can imagine it would be perfect for both daytime and evening, more for those who travel light during the day! It's big enough for a lipstick, keys and phone and possibly a small coin purse or card holder. The chain is long enough to wear over your body if you feel more secure wearing it that way rather than over your shoulder.

There will definitely be a small space in my suitcase for this little bundle of fluff. 

£30

Available from River Island - http://www.riverisland.com/women/bags--purses/cross-body-bags/Lilac-feather-cross-body-bag-652186

Upcoming Twin Sets

I am such a sucker for twin sets, co-ords, matching, suits whatever you want to call them. They are so perfect for summer and mix and matching. Over the summer I will be posting about all my favourites I have bought recently, this is a preview of JUST the Missguided ones! Many more of my favourites from across different stores and websites will be up in the coming few weeks. 

Usually I hated wearing too much pink as I felt I looked like Barbie, but as you can see most of the twin sets featured above are PINK! There will be more detailed postings, but all the details of the above are below for you guys.

Happy shopping!

Levotcha Ethnic Print Silk Feel Co-ord- Top & Bottom both £14.99

Bibianka Top and Bottom with curve hem - both £14.99

Daliah Bralet in Palm Print - £14.99

Carressa Midi Skirt in Palm Print - £14.99

Orsina Boxy Top in Geometric Print - £19.99

Carol Neon Tailored Shorts in Geometric Print - £14.99

All from Missguided

Primping With the Stars by Benefit

There is nothing more useful than having your most essential beauty lotions and potions in bite size bottles to accompany you at all times. Nobody likes the worry that their make up is no longer as pristine as it was when you left the house that morning, but then, no one really wants to lug a huge cosmetic case around with them. Let's face it, we've all had that heart wrenching moment when you open your compact powder to find it looking like an explosion in a flour factory. Benefit kits have always been my favourite, but this one tops the list!
This beautifully boxed pack contains all the essentials to fix any mishaps or touch up facial make up, as it includes - foundation, concealer, mascara, lip and cheek stain, highlighter and pore minimising balm.
I think a lot of girls are attracted to Benefit products due to their exciting packaging and product names, but the one great thing is their products actually work! This little box that can easily be carried in your handbag is a whirl wind tour of some of Benefit's best products. There are many kits out there from this amazing company, however I would strongly recommend purchasing this one as I feel it has the best range of products that you may need access to both during the day and on a night out. Best of all, they're hand and clutch bag friendly sizes!!

Benefit 'Primping with the Stars' - £26.50
Available from Benefit stores and concessions 

Black and White

Black and white never gets old, I'm always looking for new ways to jazz it up. Therefore the current gingham trend was a perfect new twist on the classic combination. This outfit is simple, but it's one of my favourite new outfits I have worn recently. It was a chilly day so styling with a leather jacket was perfect, partly because I love adding a biker edge whenever I can.

These gingham Topshop Joni jeans have been really hard to grab hold of, so I do count myself lucky when I managed to find them in a small Topshop branch a few weeks ago. For those of you who have not tried Joni jeans yet, I really would recommend them as they are so fitting and comfortable with their high waist and thick skin tight material. The fact they have been released in gingham really excited me. I'm also wearing one of their ribbed cropped cotton t-shirts which are one of my current wardrobe essentials as they go with anything and come in such cute colours. Finishing the outfit is my favourite pair of jellies! I have always loved Vivienne Westwood, embarrassed enough to say this is my eighth pair of shoes from the brand! Although these jellies are on the pricer end of their price range, I could wear them for hours they are just so comfortable! You also get the little surprise of the fruity smell that all Vivienne Westwood/Melissa collaborated shoes all possess.

Topshop Joni Gingham Jeans - £38

Topshop Rib Crop Tee - £8

Leather Jacket, Mamisso Dutti (Past Season)

Vivienne Westwood Jelly Shoes - £84.99

Fake Tan Favourites

Personally, I cannot function properly if I leave the house without being a slight shade of orange. I cannot live without fake tan whether it's on a night out or anything. It makes me feel slimmer, happier and all my clothes look better once I'm tanned.

Gradual build up tans are amazing and I use them also, but when you want a bit of extra colour for a party or night out, instant tan is perfect!

For a long time I have struggled to find a tan that doesn't make you look like a tangerine crocodile after a few days of wear and showering, these two however are a different story. I am a true user of both 'Soap and Glory' and 'St Tropez', so when these new tans came out I got very excited.

They're both a dark gel which goes on easily with a tanning mitt, which I would strongly advise using as it's an absolute nightmare trying to clean your hands after tanning without ruining the rest of it. The second best thing is they are both reasonably priced! To any tan user, I suggest keeping these in mind for when you next fancy some extra summer colour.

Soap and Glory One Night Tanned - £8 available from Boots

St Tropez Instant Tan - £10 available from Boots

HugoSophia Boutique

I was incredibly lucky enough to come across this fabulous little boutique on Instagram recently, based in London. If you have not made the time to explore what they do, you need a slight reality check!

The HugoSophia tagline is "Disney Princess meets Vogue", two of my favourite things in one small sentence which means we will be becoming good friends! Their product range consists of earrings, statement necklaces and rings in amazing bright bold colours. One aspect I love about them is that all the product names are based around sweets and desserts, adding such a girlie vibe to their brand.

Another really lovely thing HugoSophia do is on their website is they have a page which features photographs of their customers wearing the products which I absolutely love as girls can relate to everyday gorgeous women, not just celebrities.

I haven't yet purchased anything from these amazing designers as my wish list is far too long for my bank account to accommodate, but to all jewellery lovers with a sweet tooth out there, please go and check out their website and Instagram, all links below. From recent experience, any questions you have they will answer them all for you as quickly as possible.

Website - http://www.hugosophia.com/index.php?route=common/home

Instagram - http://instagram.com/hugosophiaboutique

The New Kind of Jelly & Ice Cream

For many of you, jelly shoes were cute, glitzy shoes you had as a little girl at the beach. Usually 9 times out of 10 they were pink! I for one love that they are making a comeback as they go with just about ANYTHING.

In the past couple of weeks I have invested in pink, white and nude jellies as for me, they will be the easiest to match to my outfits and will get the most wear. You don't have to splash out on these as most stores such as Topshop, Ark, ASOS etc stock them in multiple colours. I will worn you it is a bun fight trying to get hold of a Primark pair as they go so so quickly! I got mine from New Look which are also stocked on ASOS, where you can buy many different colours as well as different styles of jelly shoes. I absolutely love them because I feel they're such a girlie cute pair of shoes to chuck on with any outfit to add a summery feel. My Mum said it reminded her of when I was little when I walked through the door with a pair of these. They're also surprisingly comfortable! I have spent long days out shopping or at uni and have not felt in any typical shoe pain by the end of the day. As most things do, they look fab with jeans and leggings if it's a bit too chilly to bring out a dress or shorts.

In this photo I have added some Topshop pastel lacey socks, which I never would have done until one of my best friends, who is a massive fan of these socks did it with her pair. Really credit goes to her here. These also look so so cute in baby pink with pink jellies, I really felt like Barbie on vay cay!! 

White Jelly Shoes - £9.99 available from New Look, ASOS New Look Stock

Topshop Lace Socks - £3.50 or 3 for £8 available from Topshop

Favourite Floral Bomber

The amount of compliments and comments this jacket has had is crazy, therefore all the information regarding this amazing bomber is all within this post. And yes yet again some more tropical print.

I have seen this jacket in a few places and I was obsessed instantly, but I was shocked at what good value for money this jacket actually is. Boohoo.com have outdone themselves with this one! At first glance it looks like a fifty, sixty pound purchase from Topshop due to it's scuba material. It's such a fab jacket to jazz up any plain colour outfit, jeans or leggings and really adds some brightness to your day. I was amazed when logging into Boohoo to find out this was only twenty pounds!!! Wearing a jacket out isn't something I tend to do, which in the rain or winter probably isn't a good idea, so I have only worn this during the day so far when I've been out to meet friends or shopping. It looks great with some jeans or a plain jumpsuit and some converse or jellies.

All I can say from this short and sweet post is this is a must have in your wardrobe this summer. How can you say no?!

Caitlyn Tropical Floral Print Bomber Jacket - £20

Available from www.boohoo.com

Inside My Make Up Bag

I am such a girlie girl, I cannot function without my make up, extensions, tan, you name it. So one post I thought would be a nice thing to do would be to show the world the inside of my make up bag. I use such a wide range of products and brands and mix them up for different occasions, therefore throughout this post I will do a whirlwind tour of what I have found great to use. All product information will be posted below so you can go out and try these yourself.

Before applying my foundation I use 'Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream' to even out my skin tone before using 'MAC Studio Fix Fluid'. As I use self tan a heck of a lot, I buy a slightly darker colour to my skin tone purely because it evens everything out when I'm a shade of orange. So if you're a tanner like me I really would recommend this!

After my foundation I use the INCREDIBLE 'Benefit Hello Flawless Custom Powder Cover Up', which really gives my skin a nice finish and blends everything together. I cannot leave the house without one of these compacts in my handbag. I use the colour 'champagne' but they come in a range to suit any skin colour. They're also fantastic if you have slightly oily skin as they help to bring this down. To add some extra colour to my face I use 'Benefit Hoola Bronzer' which I put all over my face and then on the apples of my cheeks I use 'Benefit Hervana Blusher' which is presented in several lovely shades of pink to bring the colour out in your cheeks. To finish off I apply 'MAC Mineralise Skin Finish' in either 'lightscapade' or 'soft and gentle' I usually add this to my cheek bones then dab some on the brim of my nose and my forehead. If you're off partying then it never hurts to add a bit more. To fill and shape my brows I use another MAC product as I am obsessed, which is 'Strawberry Blonde Veluxe Brow Liner' which comes with a brow brush at the end to help you groom your eyebrows into shape. These are amazing because they're not sticky and when they're really sharp they leave your brows looking amazing! 

During the day on my eyes I always add a base coat of 'Urban Decay Eyeshadow' in 'naked'  which comes as a single compact, before adding some colour from either 'Urban Decay Naked Palette 1,2 or 3'. My favourite base colours would have to be 'half baked, chopper and tricked', then when I'm going on a night out or fancy adding some more depth, I blend 'blackheart, mugshot, smog or snakebite' or a mixture into the crease of my eyelid. If you want to add some shimmer into the corner of your eyes near your tear duct to bring out the colour, a fab trick I learnt is to add a bit of silver so I use 'MAC Eyeshaow' in 'forgery'. Just so I don't ramble on too long, if you have a look at my previous mascara post, you can see which mascara I use and how I apply it. Nights out or when I fancy it are the main times I use eyeliner but when I do the best liquid one I have found is 'Benefit Magic Ink' because it is so so easy to apply and stays jet black for a very long time and you rarely need to reapply.

Finally to finish off I use any kind of lip balm or 'MAC Lip Primer' before adding my all time favourite 'MAC Lipstick' in 'myth' as I LOVE having pale lips!

Always finish off your make up with either a spritz of hairspray (yes it really works) or 'MAC Skin Finish' just to hold everything in place.

There are so many more fantastic products but I will be here until Christmas, so keep checking my Instagram as I will post photos of anything that I have tried and loved.

Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream - £7.99 available from Boots

MAC Studio Fix Fluid - £21.50 available from MAC Cosmetics and concessions

Benefit Hello Flawless Powder - £25.50 available from Benefit and concessions

Benefit Hoola Bronzer - £23.50 available from Benefit and concessions

Benefit Hervana Blusher - £23.50 available from Benefit and concessions

MAC Mineralise Skin Finish - £22 available from MAC and concessions

MAC Veluxe Brow Liner - £15.50 available from MAC and concessions

Urban Decay Eyeshadow - £14 available from Debenhams

Urban Decay Naked Palettes - £37 available from Debenhams

Benefit Magic Ink - £15.50 available from Benefit and concessions

MAC Eyeshadow - £12.50 available from MAC and concessions

MAC Lipstick - £15 available from MAC and concessions

Bralet Lovin'

The person who invented the bralet in my opinion deserves an award! 

I hope you have gathered by now that I absolutely love tropical prints, so as you can imagine I could not leave Topshop without these two beauties. Bralets are one of my favourite garments in my drawers because they are available in so many different colours and prints and can be worn both day and night. My advice for the best would be to visit Topshop or look online at Missguided, not only because they are two of my absolute favourite stores but because I feel they do an amazing range.

Although these bralets are both different styles, I have worn them both with jeans during the day so far and a blazer, jelly shoes or converse. They look fab with high waisted jeans or shorts which you can then style up with some big jewellery and a belt.

Seeing as I'm returning to Florida this summer, making day trips and attending festivals, they will be a perfect garment to match up with anything! Some of my favourite recent outfits have been matching the leaf print with white high waisted jeans and the baby pink with denim jeans and a pink blazer for a real girlie look.

Keep checking my instagram for photos of these two styled up in different ways. I'll post where everything I'm wearing is from you guys can put your own twist on the outfits. 

Pink Scuba Tropical Bralet - £20

Leaf Print Bralet - £20

Available from www.topshop.com

Pretty Playsuits

Oh my! I fell in love with this beautiful Oh My Love London playsuit at first sight. I haven't got reems and reems to say about this product as I personally think it sells itself. I love buying products from the Oh My Love London website because they always come so beautifully wrapped, almost like a present so it adds to that extra excitement when you get your mail. 

This playsuit is such an ideal outfit for the summer as it's made from a lightweight floaty material, so it would be lovely and comfortable to walk round in during the day and if it's a slightly stuffy evening. The watercolour print really makes it stand out I think as it looks delicate and girly, therefore it will definitely be coming along to Florida with me! I wore it recently with my leather jacket and little black ankle boots which gave the overall outfit a bit of a biker style look. However I think this can easily be styled with some sandals for the day and night as there are so many different tones running through it you can match it up with lots of different things.

If you haven't already checked out Oh My Love London, as well as their website a lot of Topshop stores stock a lot of their products as well as Topshop online so I would highly highly recommend having a look at them because their stuff is absolutely amazing and no doubt I will have many more of their garments to share with you.

Playsuit - £39

Available from http://www.ohmylovelondon.com/for-the-frill-of-it-playsuit-floralsmudge

My Mascaras

Following up from the post on my Instagram, lots of my friends and girls I get chatting to on nights out always seem to ask me what mascara I use. I'm starting to take it as a compliment as it must mean I'm gaining the desired effect of long full lashes!!!

MAC has always been one of my favourite cosmetic brands ever since I started wearing make up, purely because I love how long the products last and the finish they give you. I have tried most of their mascara range but have come to the conclusion that these are my two favourites. I wear them both together as they make my lashes look thick, dark and full. 

I apply 'Zoom Fast Black Lash' (which is the bottom one) first as it defines lashes and adds colour to them, before adding the top mascara, 'Opulash Optimum Black', to make my lashes darker and thicker.

If I'm going on a night out I tend to add more Opulash as I prefer to wear liquid eyeliner and blend lots of gold and dark shadows. However if I'm just going into uni or not fancying applying more make up, I use both mascaras together but only add a thin layer of Opulash to make my eyes appear bigger and brighter. The second photo is from New Years 2014 where I used lots of both product and my make up looked exactly the same hours after the clock struck twelve!

One huge benefit of MAC mascaras is that the tube seems to be never ending! I wear mascara almost every day and one of these can last me at least 2/3 months. A high recommendation and something I never leave outside of my make up bag! Both these products are available in MAC's 'Sized to Go' range, which is ideal for a clutch bag.

Zoom Fast Black Lash - £14

Opulash Optimum Black - £14

Available from http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk

American Apparel Goes Tropical!

As I mentioned in my previous post, I am obsessed with the new tropical trend! This is only the second post and I have some more to come showcasing some products in the gorgeous style that you all can get your hands on. 

Leotards are a necessity in my wardrobe! Not only because they add a different edge to an outfit, but because they're so practical. American Apparel are saints for leotards as they last forever, so lucky for me, they have released their classic "Cotton Spandex Jersey Halter Leotard" in 'Flamingo Print'!! I have this style in a multitude of colours as I wear them on nights out with shorts and skirts, or during the day with jeans under a blazer or leather. Now this incredible print has come out to wet my appetite even more for tropical print, I think it's safe to say this will be appearing a lot throughout the summer. On one of our many Bank Holiday weekends, I attended the Fibre Courtyard Party in Leeds in which I styled this leotard with a denim jacket and high waisted denim shorts, high tops and big jewellery and     hair for the daytime festival look. 

These leotards are so comfortable to wear and I would highly recommend checking out your nearest American Apparel store or their website, as these come in a wide range of colours and funky prints that fit any season. I have linked the Flamingo print style underneath but from there you can view their other options as well.

Leotard - £30

Available from http://store.americanapparel.co.uk/flamingo-print-cotton-spandex-jersey-halter-leotard_rsa8312f

Beach Ready in Tropical Print

In many more posts that I have to come, you’ll see that I am a huge fan of tropical prints this season. As I’m currently building up my summer wardrobe, one massive element of any girls holiday collection is always new swimwear! I’ll be jetting off to Florida at the end of August, therefore I had the perfect excuse to invest in some new poolside attire. This gorgeous set from ASOS is fab as the colour will look amazing with a tan and is the perfect summer print. I have always found that ASOS swimwear has lasted me well and is very reasonably priced! The bottoms have tie sides so you can easily adjust the print, while the bandeau top does up with a clasp. I would thoroughly recommend this in any girls bikini drawer, whether you’re off somewhere exotic, or catching some rays in the back garden.

Top - £16 & Bottoms - £14

Avaliable from www.asos.com

Classy Essentials

I had to begin by blog with one of my favourite, timeless designers - Christian Louboutin. What girl does not dream of flashing some red soles to the world? This summer with the espadrille trend in full swing again, CL has graced us with his own version of the classic style. They are made in gorgeous neons such as pink and blue as well as tropical and leopard prints, but you can also keep it simple with a black or white pair. There is also the option to choose a plain satin finish or have the embroidered logo on a cotton finish. Either way, they are the perfect summer shoe to jazz up some jeans or day trousers and skirts but can also add some extra style to a casual evening outfit as another option to sandals. Me being me I just had to have the electric pink pair! 

So far I have put them with white and dark wash jeans, both skinny and looser fit. It’s safe to say, these will be appearing with many other summer combinations!

£290

Available online from -

http://eu.christianlouboutin.com/uk_en/

http://www.net-a-porter.com

Available to purchase from most Christian Louboutin stockists i.e. Harvey Nichols, Harrods, Selfridges.