OK, so I know there will definitely be more rain and maybe more snow before I can really say that Spring is here, but I really want to start posting about Spring fashion anyway, so here we go. I wanted to try out a few new things, makeup wise too. A product from GHD called …
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Trend Setter: Bronze Eyeliner and Soft Pink Knits.
Eyeliner is a wonderful thing. It flatters the eye, enlarging and giving flutter or creating a classic vintage elegance. Depending on what you do with it. One thing I love right now is the fusion of the liquid line with the metallics trend. Bronze eyeliner is so soft and flattering, and adds a little twist …
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Borjois Kissmass Look: Rouge Velvet Lipstick Shades and more with Influenster
I've loved Borjois ever since I moved to the UK almost a decade ago. They're a French brand started in 1863 largely for the theatre whose products quickly became mainstream. When they teamed up with Influenster this Christmas, I was sent a box of goodies to create this makeup look, which I'm really excited to …
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Let It Go: Old Makeup and Use By Dates
I did a little clean out lately, and took a quick look at my makeup kit. I thought, I'm always buying little bits, I must be up to date, right? Well, don't judge me, but the products in the picture above I brought with me from Australia. When I moved here. In 2009! Gross. I …
OOTD: Blue Pattern Dress for the Last Days of Summer…
This week marks the Autumnal Equinox, which means the very last days of Summer are upon us. Definitely time to wear some of your favourite dresses before it gets too cold. This one is from Joe Browns, which you can shop HERE. I paired it with some vintage accessories and a bold red lipstick. I …
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OOTD Anything Flamingoes: Summer look for a long weekend
It feels like Spring is finally here, and the sun is shining at last. As I write this, I'm sitting in the sun, typing away by the window, with a gentle breeze blowing. I can finally wear the lighter items in my wardrobe, and I'm so happy. I love all things flamingo, and I felt …
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Happy Happy Halloween! And a simple feline makeup look.
Happy Halloween! And nothing says "Halloween" like a black cat! There are so many incredible makeup looks out there this year, from zombies, to gory melting faces but I don't have the skills for prosthetics and makeup artist precision. I went for simple, smokey, and achievable looks. Everything used here is listed below. Shirt from …
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Something Wicked This Way Comes… My Hallowe’en Look
It's a beautiful time of year. The leaves are turning burnished golds and reds, and the nights are drawing in earlier and earlier. There's a hint of Winter the the wind in the evenings. And Hallowe'en is the gateway to the colder times, and some say the gateway to more sinister things... Hallowe'en, short for …
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Caramel and Chocolate Makeup and Chunky Knits: It Must Be Autumn!
I don't know how it is where you all live, but here in London, the seasons seem to turn on a dime. One minute it's Summer, with the sun out, and then overnight the leaves have changed to gold and there's a bite in the wind. But some of the great things about Autumn are the …
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Think Pink: A Feminine Makeup Look
Sometimes a girl just wants to wear pink. I think it's one of those colours that's flattering to all skin tones, and has the ability to be girly or grungy, depending on what you wear. So here is my all pink makeup look, and how to achieve it. How you want to twist it and …