Showing posts with label LFW. Show all posts
Showing posts with label LFW. Show all posts

Tuesday, 26 January 2016

The Casual Look

Leather Jacket | WALLIS
Top | Primark
Jeans | Topshop
Shoes | Primark
Bag | French Connection
Fur Poof | New Look
For me, the most important thing about fashion, is comfort. I can not feel confident in an item of clothing I am uncomfortable in. My typical day- to- day look usually consists of jeans and a pretty top. As the weather in the UK is hit and miss at the moment, with frosty mornings but sunny afternoons, I'll either be wearing a simple leather jacket (as it goes with everything) or a pretty pastel winter coat to create a more sophisticated look. 

For shoes I tend to pick edgier shoes for more plain outfits like the one featured above. Any shoe that has a chunky heel and a peep toe, is a firm winner in my eyes in creating a more interesting look. I adore this pair of black peep toe boots from Primark, the peep toe combined with the long silver zip definitely makes the shoes look more expensive than £16!
Like shoes, bags play a large role in what makes an outfit good in my wardrobe. Whether a pretty decorated clutch bag to spice up a little black dress or a cute tote bag with the additional fur poof. This bag shown in the picture, was a Christmas present from my parents and I absolutely LOVE it. The long black strap makes it easy to wear, the size is large enough to fit the daily essentials, purse, phone, pouch ect. With the fur poof added, I think it creates a classic/ winters look, also, the bag is made up of two textures, the top flap is a black suede combined with the black leather for the base. 

Coat | Miss Selfridge

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Monday, 20 July 2015

The Savoy| London

The Savoy| Tea & Sweet Shop
The Savoy
The Savoy
The Savoy Grill| Savoy Hotel

Last Sunday, my brother and I ventured to London to meet our Uncle for a day trip out. When we were younger, my uncle jokingly said ' One day I'll take you to a really posh hotel to wine and dine'. He kept to his word, as we defiantly wined and dined and the beautiful and famous Savoy Hotel. The Savoy Hotel as seen numerous celebrities including Marilyn Monroe and is one of the top hotels to stay/ visit to many.

We had lunch in The Savoy Grill, which is an Art Deco themed restaurant inside the Savoy Hotel. The interior was very dark and musky, large chandeliers and silver cutlery, really made the lunch extra special. For lunch I had a Beetroot Tart with Goats Cheese Curd for starter and for main I had Pork Tenderloin with Cabbage and a due with a glass of Rose wine. It was delicious. 
After having a further mooch around the hotel, eyeing up the lovely cakes and gaping at dozens of model- like ladies wearing beautiful gowns for a wedding hosted at the hotel, we took a brisk stroll to the National Gallery. The Gallery is the biggest Art Gallery in the UK, dozens of tourists approached the many marvellous artwork. Once we finished admiring the artwork and wishing I was better at painting, we headed for a pub on the River Thames. 

The National Gallery| London
London
View from Boat Pub on the River Thames| London Eye

It was rather warm outside so I was eager to have a cool lemonade, although there were no seats outside on the balcony of the boat, we sat inside for a quick drink. The view was amazing, across the river was the London Eye along with many other incredible buildings. Before i knew it it was time to depart from London and head home. 

Hope you enjoyed this post,
Thanks- Amy x

Wednesday, 15 July 2015

Picnic look book

Top| GENUINE-PEOPLE| £6.50
Skirt| Miss Selfridge| £32
Sandals| Zara| £23
Flower Crown| Charlotte Russe| £5
Picnic Basket| Amazon| £16




Top| H&M| £12
Shorts| Topshop| £33
Shoes| Shein.com| £17
Bag| Dorothy Perkins| £28
Flower Crown| Carole| £9.99
Jacket| Stylemoi.com| £11
Playsuit| Allyfashion.com| £14
Pumps| Wetseal.com| £13
Bag| Amazon| £19
Dress| H&M| £13
Jacket| Maurices.com| £25
Shoes| Wetseal.com| £9.99
Bag| Lastcall.com| £40
Necklace| CC Skye| £76
Top| New Look| £9.99
Jacket| Tradesy.com| £56
Jeans| Forevernew.com| £43
Trainers| Nike| £77
Sunglasses| Freyrs.com| £7

Friday, 26 June 2015

Where To Go In London


London is easily one of the most adored and travelled too Cities in the world, alongside New York City and Paris, it has many amazing landmarks from the London Eye, Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament. However, there are many other treasures throughout this busy City which, I am sure, you will love.
 
1. Camden Market
 
Camden Market
 
Camden Market is a quirky and unique market which stretches for miles, with a selection of shops and stalls, it is suited for anyone. Have a stroll down the main market street alongside the canal, grab a bite to eat and any cuisine you like or simply mooch around the little shops and stalls with a combination of jewellery, clothing and artwork.

2. The Shard
 
The Shard
 
The Shard is a new addition to the ever lasting landmarks, here in London, it has quickly become one of the most visited spots in recent years. It's large skyscraper appearance invites tourists to the top of the building for an over view of London. I went last October and I have to say, it was pretty amazing, you get to see a 360 degree view of London and are able to point out buildings such as Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge and Houses of Parliament. Why not have a meal up their as well? A selection of restaurants are open with bookings.

3. St Pauls Cathedral
 
St Pauls Cathedral
 
Like The Shard, St Pauls Cathedral is one of the most visited spots in London, the building itself stands proudly in the centre of main streets, shops and restaurants, just off the River Thames. Inside this historic building you are able to appreciate the beautiful stain glass windows, architecture and even have the option to walk up to the top of the building for an overview of London.
 
4. Hyde Park
 
Hyde Park
Hyde Park is perfect if your looking for a relaxing few hours, especially in the summer. The park is filled with pretty flowers, trees and of course, squirrels. Take a picnic and sit on the freshly cut grass or buy an ice cream from a nearby stand.  

Friday, 5 June 2015

Health and Fitness

 
Summer has arrived and that mean's it is time for sun bathing, pool parties and wearing swim suits, but what about keeping fit and healthy throughout this season? Generally a lot of teenagers take summer as a 'chill out' period, often getting up late in the day, parties and eating rubbish, this year, for me, is going to be different!
 
 
Walks
 
 
Walking is a great way to do some gentle exercise for however long you please, whether it is walking your dog, a walk with your friend or just time by yourself. Walking helps to clear your head and leaves you open to the fresh air.
 
Yoga
 
 
Yoga is my favourite work out, many people believe Yoga does not have the same benefits as going to the gym, however it does. I like Yoga because it is a gentle yet hard going exercise you can do in the comfort of your own home or in a professional class. It has emotional benefits as well as Yoga relaxes and calms you, this is perfect for distressing or if you have trouble sleeping.
 
Adventure Sports
 
 
Why not bring fun into exercise? Go on dry ski slopes if you can with your friends or rock climbing, something that is really exciting and that all your friends will enjoy. Even just going for a swim can be fun with a friend, have races, try new strokes and you can even do water Aerobics!
 
Eating Well
 
 
Being healthy does not mean eating fruit and vegetables all the time, being healthy simply means maintain a well balanced diet. Make sure you eat regular portions of vegetables and fruits alongside meat/ fish, however it is also important to have good fats as well as the occasional treat!
 
 
 
 
 


Saturday, 11 October 2014

Halloween| Grease- Sandy


Hello everyone! Halloween is on it's way in a few week's and I'm sure a lot of you are planning on attending parties or just knocking on doors for sweets! Over the next week I'll be posting a few of my favorite Halloween outfits which are affordable and has items you can wear daily, so money well spent! Today is Sandy from GREASE, so lets go...





Top| H&M £3.99
Jacket| Forever new £66
Leggings| H&M £25
Shoes| Heels.com £31
Belt| 6pm.com £19


Bronzer| NARS £23
Foundation| Benefit £22
Eyeliner| Sephora £19
Mascara| NARS £15
Lipstick| MAC £16
Eyeshadow| Gio Minerals £48



Wednesday, 8 October 2014

A//W Fashion Trends


I woke up this morning greated by thick fog and the freezing air, defiantly time to reach for them woollies and coats! Autumn and winter fashion is defiantly my favorite, dark mellow colours, different textures and lets face it, feeling cosy. Here are three outfits that I LOVE, however I've done my research to find more affordable items to recreate this look. If you like this style of blog, be sure to let me know, hope you enjoy!

Casual Chic

I personally love this style of outfit, whether you're wearing it to lunch, shopping or just college it's simple but girly. The colours compliment each other and instantly make me think of Autumn as they are rather dark tones.


Jumper| Newlook £15
Skirt| Newlook £9.99
Bag| Lipsy £69
Boots| PSYCHE £ 109

A Spot of Love

This outfit is seriously cute! Turning something so simple like a spotty skater dress into a chick outfit is right up my street. I love the cute collaring which sits perfectly on the cable knit jumper, because lets face it we all need added warmth anyway in England! 



Dress| House of Fraser £25
Jumper| NELLY £75
Boots| SPERRYTOPS £81 £32
Bag| Topshop £42

Tartan Vibe

Tartan I feel has become increasingly popular and not just the Scottish trade mark, however it's now a fashion staple for many. I adore how this outfit is really simple and black however the pop of red and green adds colour as well as warmth, perfect for them chilly nights out! 

Petty It-girl in Pink | via Tumblr

Coat| Forever new £44
Jeans| HM £25
Scarf| River Island £18
Bag| Zara £50 

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Friday, 26 September 2014

A//W Must Haves| Beauty


The cold crisp mornings welcome the Autumn day alongside endless fashion a beauty with it. Keep reading to see what beauty and makeup items have been hitting my check list this year. 

Lets Hear It For The Lips! 

From a bold lipstick to nude. From a glitter lip gloss to a lip balm, they are all essential in looking stylish and fab during the cold days. Rimmel London created 'Apocalips' a few years back, a lip stick/ gloss which stays put throughout the day. Now they're back and even more popular with different matte shades. I love the nude pink shade below as I think it'll be perfect for the ever day! 

Rimmel London Apocalips Matte Lipstick
Rimmel London- Apocalips Matte Lipstick| Atomic Rose £6.50 

Everyone needs a good lip-balm to stop them puckering up a cracked lip! This one from Maybelline is a clear favorite amongst many ladies as it helps to hydrate the lips and leaves a shine throughout the day. Put on by itself or over the top of a lipstick!Best of all its a bargain at £2.99!! 

Maybelline Baby lips| Lip balm hydrate £2.99

Follow The Shadows

NARS appears to be a firm favorite in the beauty world, even though it's expensive, I'd be lying if I didn't say the eye shadow duo below stunned me. I loved the shimmer green shadow alongside the pale purple and I see this becoming a key piece in anyone's makeup collection as the colours do represent this time of year! 


NARS Limited Edition Lost Coast Eyeshadow Duo
NARS Limited Edition| Lost Coast Eye Shadow Duo £25

Cream Shadows aren't something I'v ever really taken too as I have heard it's quiet difficult to blend out properly compared to a usual powder. However Bourjois have persuaded me recently with mass of pretty glitzy colours appearing in the cream form. I love the shad below as it's very neutral. 

Bourjois Color Edition 24hrs Cream To Powder Eyeshadow
Bourjois Colour Edition Cream to Powder Eye Shadow £6.99  £5!

One For the Face 

It's no secret I am a HUGE Rimmel London fan and I have personally been loving this foundation below for a good half the year now. It's so easy to apply, offers a medium but build-able coverage and lasts throughout the day.  Extremely affordable especially with the sale on at the moment from ASOS! 

Rimmel London Lasting Finish Nude Foundation
Rimmel London Lasting Finish Foundation £7.99 £5.50

This powder my Benefit is slightly more pricey compared to other high street brands like Rimmel London and Max Factor, however it does what it says on the packaging! The powder helps to reduce shine, focusing on the pores, mainly on your T-zone, throughout the day. It also comes with a handy brush that fastens on the top so it's travel friendly. 

Benefit POREfessional Powder: Agent Zero Shine
Benefit Porefessional Powder £ 23.50 
Hair Drama 

In the mist of winds, rain and storms that bring A//W we need to take extra care of our hair! Bedhead is a firm favorite as their products, like the conditioner below, actually helps maintain my hair. If you have thick, wavy hair like me which is hard to manage on a daily basis their products will transform the frizz to shine.

Tigi Bed Head Recharge Conditioner 200ml
BedHead Recharge Conditioner £ 13.00

A tangle teezer is essential to smooth the mane! 

Tangle Teezer Professional Detangling Brush Purple & Pink
Tangle Teezer Professional Detangling Brush £10.50

The Bod 

Your skin may feel the effects of the cold weather by feeling dry, this body lotion can solve the problem! I LOVE the packaging I think it's soo cute, however I have heard great reviews about this brand saying the Lotion sinks into your skin so you're not left in a greasy mess!


Green & Spring Relaxing Body Lotion 300ml
Green& Spring Relaxing Body Lotion £22
Who doesn't like peppermint? This liquid soap is made with organic products like coconut oil to leave the skin feeling smooth and soft. It's a favorite if you're vegan as its almost 100% vegan friendly!
Image 1 of Dr. Bronner Organic Peppermint Castile Liquid Soap 472ml
Dr. Bronner Organic Peppermint Liquid Soap £8.50















Saturday, 20 September 2014

Milan Fashion Week| Favorites So Far


Milan Fashion Week kicked off the other day, straight after LFW, hot styles walked down the cat walk and I'm here to share my favorite looks/ designers so far. 

Alberta Ferretti


Alberta used many different textures and patterns in his pieces, which I loved. For instance the dress featured below is just simply beautiful. I love the little embroided flowers against the brown crochet dress with knee-high gladiators. I also adore the 2nd dress as its flowly, and god-ess like with a trailing floral pattern down the body. 



Blumarine


Blumarine used bright, fun colours to represent the summer vibe, which totally worked! I LOVE the dress below, it's so wearable, I would wear this to a summer party or out for lunch its so versatile too, dress it up and dress it down! Same goes for the second dress, I love the colour white and light blue, and again this is the perfect summer piece with the cute floral design!



Giamba


It appears floral's are in for spring/ summer 2015? Once again another floral dress made it's way along the catwalk, however instead of cute delicate patterns Giamba has created bright, graphic florals, like the dress featured below. I like the collection as one minute the clothes are 'wow' and then 'cute' like the second dress here. I love the white little dress with the beautiful peter pan collaring. Of course the spotted tights make both outfits slightly edgy and unique which i love. 



Giorgio Armani


Giorgio Armani obviously had to be featured on my blog as I love this brand and they didn't disappoint me either! The collection was classy and elegant wearing mainly neutrals. I love the jacket below as the texture looks really interesting and the colour can be suited for any occasion. I also love the trousers in the second outfit, the quirky wave print makes the outfit stand out, I can imagine this piece walking down the streets of Paris!



Iceberg 


I have to say I am stunned by the outfit below as this is right up my street. I love the shirt, the combination of a spotted fabric against simple block colours like yellow, totally works! The navy high waisted shorts complete the look as it singes in at the waist with a navy clasp belt. Perfect for dinner out or shopping with your friends!



Les Copains


The collection was beautiful, whites and statements necklaces made hearts in my eyes (cringey but true). The dress below is fab, a sheer leaf pattern over a simple white tunic, paired with cork shoes and a gorgeous, red statement necklace really make the outfit classy. Same with the second dress, I love the different patterns and textures represented throughout the collection. 



Roberto Cavalli


Mainly featuring blacks and whites the collections was a win-win with unique patterns and textures. The dress below is stunning with cute, little, floral detailing alongside a v- neck, perfect for a romantic get away. The second dress is slight daring, with sheer panels running through it and a fur clutch create a punk/ rock vibe which is totally a favorite of mine at the minute. 





LFW street style: http://thatblondie98.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/london-fashion-week-street-style_17.html