Working 9 'till 5

Hey everyone! This week I am on work experience therefore probably won't be blogging a lot as it is quite tiring working literally from 9am until 5pm (well 5.30pm but still!) 

In the past I have noticed on the trains going up to London in the morning that a lot of business men and women don't really make much of an effort with their work clothes fashion wise and when I started my work experience I didn't want to be one of those people to just wear black trousers and a blouse therefore I wanted to try and see how hard it was to find a nice outfit that is both acceptable in fashion and the workplace!

Here are the pictures of what I wore today and I hope that I achieved what I set out to do! Hope you all like I would love to know your opinions!!! :) xxx

Cream Embroidered Blouse - H&M - £19.99

Silver Collar Necklace - River Island SALE - £3.00

Cream Suede Feel Ruched Blazer - TKMaxx - £20.00

Tan Straight Legged Trousers - H&M SALE - £7.00

Black Dolly Shoes - Primark - £4.00

Cream Shoulder Bag - Topshop - £38.00

Wishlist: Boots!

Hey everyone! I really need your help! All of the shops are now bringing in their Autumn/Winter Collections and Topshop especially are bringing out some really nice things for the coming seasons and I especially love their boots at the moment! I really need some new decent boots that I can wear with most things and keep-hopefully-for a  long time!

Anyway, here are some pictures of all the boots I like, where they are from and their price and I would really appreciate your help as to what boots you think would be best for everyday style and practicality. 

Enjoy! Thank you!!! :) xxx

1. MARIO Fur Collar Hiking Boots - Topshop - £40.00

2. MARIO Bordeaux Hiking Boots - Topshop - £40.00

3. ALEXA Cleat Sole Lace-up Boots - Topshop - £80.00

4. MILLICENT Stud Back Boots - Topshop - £40.00

5. Grey Wedge Ankle Boots - £35.00

6. Black Leather Ankle Boots - Dorothy Perkins - £65.00

NEW L'ORÉAL Paris Nude Magique BB Cream Review

Hey everyone! In this post I am going to be reviewing the NEW L'ORÉAL Paris Nude Magique BB Cream. A lot of brands of make up are bringing out these BB creams which promise to give all over coverage for blemishes, imperfections and lines. The BB creams combine the benefits of skin care and makeup to give you that 'flawless finish'.

I for one never use foundation as I am quite lucky to have relatively clear skin, *touch wood* apart from the odd spot which I normally cover up using a concealer, therefore have never really seen the point in using a foundation. However having seen loads of adverts from various brands of makeup all bringing out BB creams and the fact I am a sucker for free samples, I therefore decided to combine both and try a free sample of the L'ORÉAL Paris Nude Magique BB Cream. 

I was excited to try it however once I opened the little sachet and put some on my hand I though they gave me the wrong thing as it came out a white-grey colour! However, once I started rubbing it into my hand it magically changed colour so I was nicely surprised there!

The cream itself was smooth in texture and went onto my skin nicely. I tried using a sponge to put it on but found it easier using my fingers. The cream gave me an even coverage overall and I am pleased with the results as it made my skin feel very soft. It also has SPF 15 in it which is good for the summer as it protects your skin at the same time! If I was to buy the cream I would have to buy a lighter colour as the colour was wrong for me and I did feel a bit tangoed! (The effects of which can be seen below on the sponge and the wipe) haha!

Although a fairly good cream overall, I don't think I will be purchasing it as I did feel as if it was caked on my face a tad but not sure if that's to do with the fact I don't wear foundation.

Hope you enjoyed this post!!! :) xxx

L'ORÉAL Paris Nude Magique BB Cream - Superdrug - £9.99 *Special Offer*

OOTD: Nautical

Hey everyone! Just a quick post to show you what I wore today. I didn't realise this when I was putting the clothes together but once I had the outfit on I realised it had quite a nautical theme with the navy striped top and also the navy boat shoes which I wear quite often!

I went to see my Nanny and Grandad today which was nice and I spent lunch and the remaining afternoon with them in the sun :)

Here are the pics, hope you enjoy!!! :) xxx

Earrings - Topshop - £2.00 approx.

Lipstick (Lips) in Sartorial - Topshop £8.00

Sunglasses - Primark - £1.00

Navy Stripe Top - River Island - *Unknown Price*

Black Skater Skirt - Primark - £6.00

Tan Bag - Primark - £6/£7.00

Navy Boat Shoes - Topshop - £22.00

OOTD: Black & White

Hey everyone! This is only a short post to show you the outfit that I wore yesterday as I didn't have the time to upload it. Not really Outfit Of the day I apologise, but it was yesterdays! haha!

Anyway I wore this when I went out to meet up with my friends, I wore my new Skater skirt which is from primark and paired it with my Layered, Collared, Topshop top which I think has worked well. I felt this outfit didn't need accessories as the top already has a collar and so I kept it basic with a Coral Red lipstick from Topshop which matches my nail varnish and then used my Tan Bag. 

Anyway here are the pics, hope you like!!! :) xxx

Lipstick (Lips) in Sartorial - Topshop £8.00

Layered, Collared Top - Topshop - *Unknown Price*

Black Skater Skirt - Primark - £6.00

Leather Jacket - Topshop - *Unknown Price*

Basic Black Shoes - M&S - £20.00 approx.

OOTD: Aztec Pearls

Hey everyone! Just a quick post to show you what I wore today. Most of the day was spent doing textiles coursework (I hate getting set homework in the summer!). But then in the afternoon my friend Elli-Rose came over and we spent the afternoon watching Sherlock Holmes, eating cookies and drinking some weird concoction that she had brought with her (it tasted good though) haha! 

Overall it has been a good day and hopefully you like my outfit, I've had the skirt for a while and it is a petite skirt as I am a short 5ft2" so fits me very well! Hope you enjoy!!! :) xxx

(P.S. I apologise for my horrible sticky out wrist and baby finger but I cannot help that haha)

Pearl Peter Pan Beaded Collar Necklace - Primark - £4.00

Black Basic Crop Top - Primark - £8.00

Petite Aztec Print Skirt - Topshop SALE - £15.00 approx.

Black Gladiator Sandals - TKMaxx - £19.99 approx.

Nail Varnish - Barry M in Coral - £2.99

White Stone Ring - Spain - 2-3 €

Leaf Ring - Topshop - *Unknown Price*

Black Oval Ring - Primark - *Unknown price*

Bittersweet

Hey everyone! Just a quick post to show you my new-ish maxi skirt that I got from a charity shop, I have wanted one like this for ages and was so happy to finally find one! I haven't had the chance to wear it out properly yet but this is what I'd wear if I was to. 

The Bandeau top is from Topshop and is really comfortable but close up has a lace-like detailing to it which I love! I could also wear the skirt with the black crop top I got from Topshop if the weather was a bit cooler. 

Anyway here are the pictures of my outfit, hope you enjoy!!! :) xxx

Pendant Clock Necklace - Spain - 5€ (£3.90 approx.)

Black Bandeau Top - Topshop - £8.00

Pink Maxi Skirt - Charity Shop - £4.99

Black Gladiator Sandals - TKMaxx - £19.99 approx.

Nail Varnish - Barry M in Coral - £2.99

Key Ring - Primark - £1.99

Leaf Ring - Topshop - *Unknown Price*

Black Ring - Primark - *Unknown price*

July Haul

Hey everyone! I called this post July haul as I have bought a few bits throughout the whole month and am therefore showing you them all together as it would be a bit boring doing a post on just one item! 

Anyway, on Thursday it was the Olympic Torch Relay Finale Gig hosted by Coca Cola and I had an amazing time seeing some friends I hadn't seen in ages and also enjoyed seeing all of the artists perform especially The Wanted, You Me At Six and Rizzle Kicks! :)

Here are a few pictures of the various clothes/accessories I have bought this last month (I finally got a skater skirt really cheap so can cross that off of my wishlist!) and also some pictures of me and my two friends Tiffany and Monica whom I went to the gig with as we were right at the front of over 65,000 people! I had an amazing time and hope you enjoy the pictures!!! :) xxx

 We were at the front of this!!! Amazing!

Black Skater Skirt - Primark - £6.00

Brown Leather Boots (Clarks) - Charity Shop - £5.00

Flower Headband - Charity Shop - £3.99

Pink Maxi Skirt - Charity Shop - £4.99

Black Crop Top - Topshop - £8.00

Silver Collar Necklace - River Island SALE - £3.00

Tan Purse - Primark - £3.00

Black Rucksack - Primark - £9.00

Barry M in Strawberry - Superdrug - £2.99

Barry M in Matt White - Superdrug - £2.99

Hyde Park Gig Outfit

Hey everyone! As you may or may not already know, the Coca Cola Olympic Torch Relay Finale Gig is coming up on Thursday and I'm really looking forward to it as quite a few artists I like are playing and it means I get to see some good friends again that I haven't seen in ages!!

Anyway here is the outfit I'm hoping to wear however I still need to buy a bag and don't know which combination of shoes and bags (colours etc) I should go with and would love your opinions!! Hope you enjoy!!! :) xxx

(P.S. I apologise for the poor quality of the first picture I was in a rush)

Petite Blue shirt - Topshop - £15.00

Cream Spike Necklace - Topshop - £7.00

Black MOTO Shorts - Topshop - SALE £15.00 approx.

Backpacks (Tan & Black) - Primark - £9.00

Tan Gladiator Sandals - Primark - *unknown price*

Black Gladiator Sandals - TKMaxx - £19.99 approx.

Copycat

Hey everyone! This blog is inspired by a page that used to be in the weekend paper years ago. The page was called 'take two' if I remember correctly and was about finding a cheaper alternative of an item of clothing or outfit that you really like but can't afford. This is the story of my life as I am always trying to find the same item of clothing that I like for cheaper if I am short on money-you can't always find everything you want for a cheaper price but it is always worth looking! 

Anyway here are some items that I like and have found for a cheaper price, hope you enjoy!!! :) xxx

Pearl Peter Pan Collar Necklace

Topshop - £14.00.....................Primark - £4.00

Black Elastic Drop Back Skirt

                  Miss Selfridge - £37.00.................SeaRock Fashion on eBay - £12.00

Lace Peplum Top

       Warehouse - £35.00...............George at ASDA - £14.00

 Biker Leather Jacket

       Oasis - £168.00..............Topshop - £58.00

Aztec Galaxy

Hey everyone! As it's summer I get quite bored quite quickly and so found a nail tutorial of how to do galaxy nail art design courtesy of my friend Kristy. 

I had a sleepover again on Wednesday night and decided to try it out. If you want more info on how to re-create the galaxy nail design you can watch the tutorial I got it from here. We also went shopping and as I'm trying to save up my money at the moment I only bought this Aztec Jumper from Primark but found out it was reduced when I got to the till which was a nice surprise! Anyway here is my new jumper that I wore today and also the results of the galaxy nail art design, hope you like it!!! :) xxx

I apologise for the bad editing here as I could only take a photo of my hands one at a time haha!

Lipstick (Lips) in Sartorial - Topshop £8.00

Cream Spike Necklace - Topshop - £7.00

Aztec Print jumper - Primark - £3.00

Black MOTO Jeans - Topshop - approx. £38.00

Tan Belt - Primark - £1.50 approx.

Key-Ring - Primark - £1.00 approx.

Nail Art

Hey everyone! As I am now on my summer holiday from college I have more time to blog :)
On saturday night I went to stay at my friend called Kristy's house which was a pretty hilarious night :P
Anyway we decided to experiment with nail art and so painted each others nails and here are the results (they were so easy to do!!) Hope you enjoy!!! :) xxx

Here's how to do them:

•Apply A base coat to all of your nails

Panda's

•Apply White nail varnish on tops of nails in a circular shape

•Wait to dry then, using a dotting tool, dip into black nail varnish and dot onto nails to make eyes, nose and ears

•Once dry, use a smaller dotting tool with white nail varnish and dab on to make the eyes

Waist Coat

•Apply a layer of white nail varnish and wait to dry

•Then using a black nail art pen or a thin paint brush dipped in black nail varnish, make the lines of the waist coat and fill in

•Then, using the dotting tool dipped in black nail varnish make a cross and fill in either side of the cross to make the bow tie.

•Make a single dot below the bow tie using the dotting tool to make the button

Striped nails

•You can either use a coat of black nail varnish or white nail varnish but probably easer to use white.

•Then, using the dotting tool dip into the black nail varnish and carefully draw the stripe lines either going horizontally or vertically, whichever you prefer. (You will need to be patient as you will have to keep dip the dotting tool into the black nail varnish often to get a good line)

•Then finish all your nails with a top coat nail varnish :)

Dotting tools - Amazon - £1.50 approx.

Charity Shop Haul + OOTD

Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't blogged in a while, I don't really have an excuse just that I forgot and didn't have anything interesting to blog so I apologise :)

Anyway here are a couple of things I got in the charity shops near my college in the past few days. The nude, sheer shirt that I got (which I have wanted for ages!) has a cute scallop detail on the arms and length which I love!

 I used to be rubbish with finding anything decent in charity shops but lately I have been quite lucky, it's all having time and patience to look through everything even things that aren't your size to find some nice things.

I have also got my OOTD (Outfit Of The Day) It's pretty simple but it was only to go to college in and I have got quite a lot of compliments from the necklace I got in the Topshop SALE (as seen in my previous post) so I hope you like everything!!! :) xxx

 Sheer Nude Scallop Shirt - Charity shop - £4.00

Brown Satchel - Charity Shop - £3.99

OOTD:

Aqua blue Earrings - Topshop - £2.00

Petite Blue shirt - Topshop - £15.00

Cream Spike Necklace - Topshop - £7.00

(Now reduced to £4.50 in Topshop SALE)

Black MOTO Jeans - Topshop - approx. £38.00

Tan Belt - Primark - £1.50 approx.