Monday 24 September 2012

Outfit of the day


This was an outfit of the day 2 days ago...before the rain arrived. Now its dark in the mornings and cold and wet. hello winter so it seems :(

Anyway I had gotten this dress last week in a charity shop for £6. I liked the small leopard print as it gives it an edge yet its not too in your face. The chiffon material makes it more classy than trashy when wearing leopard and the tea dress style makes it suitable for the day although it could be just as easily dressed up for the evening. 

The day was sunny yet cold so I teamed the dress with black opaque tights and ankle boots (£22 Ebay). 


 I also threw on a hat which I got in the Urban Outfitters sale for £5. The hat styles it up a bit I feel. 




For my make up I kept it simple, with just mascara and Collection 2000 Cream Puff in Fairy Cakes 3. Lastly I put my hair in a messy side plait to get it out of the way! 

Thats it! Hope you like :) x

Tuesday 18 September 2012

Outfit of the day


Quick outfit of the day for you all. 
Skirt is from a charity shop for £2.99 It is some crazy cheap shiny stretchy material (Acetate, Elastan, Nylon and Lycra)
As the skirt is quite 'dressy' I teamed it with a dusty lilac sweater from Republic (Mens section £20) and a black beenie (£8 Topman)
Lastly I wore my H&M flatforms (£26 Ebay - sold out in store)  for a bit of height and to tie in the black beenie.

Well that's it folks. Have a gooden :) 


Megan Fox 'inspired' look.


I love Megan Fox's makeup in this image..the bronzed smokey eye look...which isn't too dramatic..it just kind of creates an intensity in her eyes. Now as we all know any attempt of this makeup still won't make you look like Megan Fox, so after I got over THAT dream, I decided to have a go with what I had. 


Now either my photography skills have failed me, or my perception skills have as its all looking rather too natural. HOWEVER this does just prove how much photography can bleach out a look...so if you want something to look a certain way in pictures..I'd personally go a little more intense than you think.
Definitely need fuller lashes to create the look...falsies needed for me as I have little stumps for eyelashes.
I do think the skin has worked out well..I am pale (unlike good old Megan) so I've had to go with what my mamma gave me, and alter the look for me.





Here are the products I used - just in case you'd like to recreate a look with a SLIGHT resemblance to what it's supposed to be.

1. Bourjois healthy mix serum foundation in 53 Light Beige. I use a bad dupe of Macs 187 however it works   great for applying this foundation and creating a flawless application.

2. Rimmel Clear Complexion clarifying powder. I have oily skin so I place this on my tzone, chin and a little bit on the insides of my cheeks by my nose. 

3. Bourjois bronzing powder in 51? For this look I placed this on my temples, cheeks and jawline to try and produce a warm, contoured bronzed look.

4. Maybelline Dream Touch blush in 02 (a light peachy shimmery colour)  I used this on my cheekbones as a highlighter but to also add a hint of colour.

 5.Rimmel London professional eyebrow pencil  in 001 Dark Brown. I tried to shape my eyebrows a bit more like hers, however at the end of the day you have to work with what you've got! I dislike overly drawn on / fake looking brows.

6. Naked Palette, Urban Decay - eyeshadows used were 'smog' (lid and lower lash line), 'darkhorse' (outerlid and crease) and 'virgin' for the inner corner.

7. Bourjois eyeliner pencil in 01 Noir Expert. I used this on my inner and lower lashline and smudged it out to create a softer look. I also put it on my top lashline on the outer half of my eyes. 

8. MaxFactor Masterpiece Max mascara in Black. On top and bottom lashes, and quite alot to try and achieve fuller thick lashes. 

9. Mac lipstick in Myth as a base. I find this IS pale, and doesn't work if you just swipe it all over like a normal lipstick. The best way I've found is to dab it on until you achieve the right amount of coverage. 

10. Rimmel London Lasting finish by Kate (2nd lot) in 26. I find by itself its a bit orangey for a nude lipstick, so mixed with Mac's Myth it cools down a bit and works well. Myth is a matt lipstick whilst Rimmel's is quite moisturising. You can see in the Megan pic her lips our quite glossy. I personally can't stand gloss so a moisturising lipstick is the best I have to create the look.

Well that's it all, and that was my attempt/ interpretation... hope you like :)



Monday 17 September 2012

One jacket - five ways



A denim jacket is a staple in nearly everyone's wardrobe and has been on trend throughout 2012, especially with a bit of DIY studding. 

I picked up my denim jacket from a charity shop for £1. Originally from Topshop, its technically 2 sizes too big, however, I like the oversized look :) 
The studs are from Ebay (I think around £6 for 100 studs) which I then used to customise the jacket. 100 studs is no where near enough to create the beautiful jackets you see from Ragged Priest but has worked well to create a similar vibe. 

SO. I decided to create 5 looks using my denim jacket. These looks are how I like to style it, annnd I hope you like it too :)

ONE.


First off...denim on denim. Here I went with high waisted grey jeans, a white cropped polo neck, and white brogue style flatforms/creepers.
The denim, platforms and cropped polo is definitely 90's which I'm loving at the moment. I'd say this outfit is good if you like your waist and want to show it off without looking....trashy? lol
My legs are quite bulky for my frame, so by rolling up my jeans along with chunky shoes gives the illusion of smaller ankles..hazaar!


TWO.


This dress is actually my mums old skirt which unfortunately didn't fit around my waist. When you have to get clothes on a budget, I think its important to look beyond its primary purpose and think how it could work for you. I give the skirt more shape by wearing a black vintage waist belt to cinch it in. The denim jacket and black biker boots edge up what could be a pretty summer dress.  The length of the dress is quite conservative so I like the fact it has buttons running down the front so you can create a slit to make it a bit more sexy. 

THREE.


Here I wanted to make the denim jacket a bit more feminine and preppy. I wore it with a basic black skater dress, cute black suede platform shoes, and my hair up in a high ponytail. I think without the jacket the outfit would look quite dressy and chic, however, added the denim gives it an edge and a casual vibe. 

FOUR.


For a more boho/ bohemian vibe I paired the jacket with a basic grey maxi dress with a vintage belt to cinch in my waist. When wearing something oversized I always try and make sure I create shape elsewhere so I don't look like a child playing dress up! My hair down with a middle parting helps to achieve the look, whilst my flatform sandals add a 90's edge. I am loving flatforms currently - they are just so comfy, yet add height and help to slim ye olde legs. 

FIVE.


Last look! I tried to create something that was smart casual. The silk shirt, silk black shorts, suede heels create a luxurious, textured base that contrasts well with the rough and ready style denim jacket. I like playing with textures more than patterns and I love the suede,silk,lace,denim,metal mash. I put my hair up again, to try and create a more polished look. 





Sunday 16 September 2012

Hello!

I'm on a mission. After finishing in Uni in May, I am ashamed to say that I have been crawling at the pace of a turtle...
London Fashion Week is merely highlighting the fact people in my class have gotten off their butts and are doing it..and that is exactly what I need to do!!

So I'm starting here. A blog is perfect for all this free time and WILL force me to stay productive and remind me what I love.

I want to blog about style and beauty... but definitely on a budget. I love the beauty gurus on youtube, and certain bloggers but just do NOT have the bank account to go with their lifestyle. Here I want to show beauty looks and styling that is affordable, with affordable brands.  The best thing about today's youth is that whatever the bank balance, we are creative and thrifty and can create the 'look' we so desire.

THAT'S THE PLAN!
lets hope it works :)

N x