“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening." - Coco Chanel
Showing posts with label FOTD. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FOTD. Show all posts

Friday, 18 March 2011

I'm a failure!

Remember what i was giving up for Lent? Well i caved in and couldn't resist some sale bargains at the weekend and today I've just nipped into town and splurged a little - eek! I admit it - I'm a failure! I did hold out for 3 days but at the weekend i found the most gorgeous black blazer and it was from a limited collection so i couldn't rely on waiting 37 more days and it being sold out - come on guys understandable i reckon? That was planning on being my only little off-rail buy but i spotted some great sale purchases as well and you know they don't hang around! More on those purchases another time...

Now today's agenda was to return the Topshop coat ordered online before Lent and then use my free £5 No7 voucher in Boots.  Now the coat was a Mohair Mixed Boyfriend Coat in Oatmeal that was reduced from £95 to £30 - i know bargain! The camel version has been really popular with bloggers and was featured in Topshop's winter campaign. I didn't take any pictures before returning but this is what it looks like taken from their website.

To be honest i was a bit dubious about buying it because of the colour but the price alone was enough to sell it to me. Unfortunately because of the style it comes quite big so it didn't really fit, i did try the old belt but it still didn't look right, i think my figure is more suited to fitted jackets. I have ummed and aaahed over whether to keep it and resorted to google for some inspiration.






I love how these two girls have styled the coat to make it their own and every time i look at them i kinda regret returning it a little but if i can find it at that price for £30 in camel I'll definitely be keeping it. So if anyone is looking for a bargain keep an eye out online for its reappearance!

Now i was going to show you my purchases from today but it includes lipsticks and they're really a blog post in itself so I'll leave that to next time but i will show you what i wore today instead.



Top - Zara
Trousers - Dorothy Perkins
Cardie - Warehouse
Shoes - Office

Well strictly speaking this is actually what i wore for work and then i changed the shoes for open-toe brown River Island heels and the cardie for my Primark grey blazer to make it less formal. When i wore this to work people actually thought it was a jumpsuit and i really like how it does look like an all-in-one. I'm actually on the hunt for the perfect jumpsuit so if anyone has any recommendations? I don't know if I've mentioned before but we're not allowed to have bare arms on show so jackets and cardies are my best friend. It's OK if your in the office but if we're dealing with guests or walking through the spa you have to be covered up - not really sure why! I love these DP trousers as the high-waist is so flattering, the only problem was they've split up the backside! Not because of my big-bum mind you but the stitching on the seams is coming apart when it gets stretched. I was in two minds to complain as I've only worn and washed them a handful of times but I've lost the receipt so not sure where i would stand. I have tried to stitch them myself but my needlework is not the best and you can see it so i have to wear long cardies and jackets to keep it hidden.

Now onto the FOTD. I seem to get into a make-up rut and vary between black or brown eyeliner combined with a strong lip. I do change my look for work quite often but once I've found something i like that can be applied quickly, i try to recreate the look every day until i mess it up one day and then i move onto another look.



Base: Clarins Complexion Perfector, No7 Mineral Perfection Foundation - Almond 30, Garnier Anti-Dark Circles Roll-On - Dark (bought when they only did 2 shades), No7 Trio Concealer
Cheeks: Revlon Powder Blush - Blushed 030, The Body Shop Roseflower Blush - Pink 01
Brows: Clarins Pro Palette Eyebrow Kit
Eyes: Avon Kajalstick - Brown, L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes - Black
Lips: Vaseline Lip Therapy - Cocoa Butter, M&S Lipstick - Dark Pink, Revlon Lipgloss - Pink Pop 180
Nails: Revlon - Minted

My skin is going through a bad time at the moment and i keep breaking out hence the bright lippie to draw attention to the lips! I have tried the Revlon mint green nail polish again and applied a white underneath and it seems to look better but waiting for 5 layers of polish is a bitch but people seem to like the colour so maybe i am warming to it.

Tuesday, 8 February 2011

Sun is shining....

...weather is sweet. Make you want to move your dancing feet.

Oh yeah i do love a bit of Bob Marley when the sun is out and officially today is the first day i've worn my sunglasses - whoop - summer is on it's way!!

I may have been wearing my sunnies today but it's still not quite warm enough to break out the flip flops or though i did rock a peep-toe the other day....

Today's OOTD has been worked around my vintage print t-shirt from Topshop.

It's about 2 years old and from the Exposure for Topshop range. The print is called Mack Sennett Girls - Summer of 1923. The little blurb says: "The Mack Sennett Bathing Belles wearing the latest in fashionable bathing costumes" - well what else would you expect?! I remember there was also a Woodstock tee as well if anyone got hold of it.

Inspired by my last post about Chanel at Asos i decided to bring out the Warehouse quilted bag again and go with a grey theme.



Jacket - Warehouse
T-Shirt - Exposure for Topshop
Jeggings - Dorothy Perkins
Snood - Warehouse
Shoes - (just seen) Faith
Bag - Warehouse (see below)

I was torn between wearing the snood loose as seen above or double wrapped - see below. I like it loose for today's OOTD but i didn't want people thinking i didn't know how it was supposed to be worn :p


You've even got a sneeky peek at what i was trying on!

And just add some gold accessories...


Watch - Michael Kors 5055
Bracelet - Asos
Earrings - Topshop (part of a set)

I bought my sister this bracelet but with the anchor on for Christmas - it's to remind her to keep her feet on the ground!

I must apologise for the hair! I was getting my hair trimmed in the morning so just whacked it up and put on a headband to cover up the greasy roots! My fringe looked a bit dodgy after so i put the headband back on - ssh don't tell the hairdresser.


FOTD wise i've been stuck in a make-up rut - black eyeliner and berry lipstick.

Base
Clarins Complexion Perfector
No 7 Mineral Loose Powder Foundation
Cheeks
BodyShop Roseflower Blush
Revlon Blushed
Eyes
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Urban Decay Naked and Buck (Naked palette)
Avon Black Kohl
Avon Perfect Wear Eyeliner
L'Oreal
Brows
Clarins Eyebrow Pro Palette
Lips
Vaseline Lip Therapy Cocoa Butter
No 7 Limited Edition Plum Rebellion


Eating: Cadbury's Mini Rolls - they've not reduced these in size - yet!
Listening To: Jessie J Price Tag - love this tune
Reading: Marian Keys Anybody Out There - makes me want to move to New York so badly and work in beauty pr!
Nail Polish: Avon Classic Fit


  
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