Wedding Day Blues

On June 2nd 2012, it was the day of one of my best friend's wedding.  To say I was emotional would be a grand understatement, because as I sat there watching the ceremony, and saw her stunning lacy, 50s style dress as she walked down the isle, all I cold think was, 'Wow! How did we grow up so fast?  Surely it was only yesterday that we were a couple of punk rocker school girls listening to Blink 182, wearing chains on our jeans and dying our hair black.  And here we are - 10 years later and the story has changed so drastically.

When I got the invitation, I knew my dress had to be simple but colourful.  So I decided to go for this Karen Millen number

This dress caught my attention with its multitude of blue tones.  Floaty and summery, for me, it made the perfect dress for a wedding.

Dress: Karen Millen
Clutch: Fiorelli
Shall: Osprey
Shoes: Karen Millen
Necklace: Topshop

I completely forgot to pack a lipstick, so had to rush to Sainbury's before heading to the wedding to purchase something.


I got this stunning pink shade in Pink Blush from Rimmel.  The colour is gorgeous and the texture is so soft.

Who likes short shorts?

Shorts are a funny thing.  As versatile as skirts, they can be worn for casual events, nights out, or even the office.  And yet we're scared of them more so than skirts.  Why is that?

For many of us, it can be a love-hate relationship.  We'd love to wear them but there's no occasion, no matching clothes, or sometimes even no confidence. 

From this day onwards, I have sworn to wear more shorts.  Because, let's face it, they are indeed very fabulous.  Take this lovely pair from Miss Selfridge.  High-waisted, they're perfect for a dressed up look. 

Green vest: H&M

Light green shirt: H&M

Shorts with belt: Miss Selfridge

Tights: Topshop

Shoes: Rebel @ Bentalls

Ring: Topshop

Necklace: Accessorize



Indulge with N Dulge

According to a recent letter I got from Space NK, there are only a few people out there who love beauty more than I do.  I can't say I disagree considering I buy at least one beauty product every day.  I mean, right now I'm dying my hair for the second time this week.

So Space NK upgraded my loyalty card to De Luxe, which means I get double the points, plus better rewards.

 

I was a huge fan of the card originally, and if you haven't already signed up for one.  Do it.  Right now.  It gives you amazing rewards and let's face it, the products at Space NK are pretty damn good anyway.

So to christen my new loyalty card, I decided to obviously purchase some things.  The Nars trio eyeshadow in Ramatuelle is stunningly amazing.  Warm, shimmer tones can be used to build up colour, or to simply highlight.

I'm also a big fan of Rococo Nail apparel and today I got Lady Lavender, Psychedelic Roc and Eccentric.  All amazing colours which last for ages.



Pick of the Week - Warehouse

I have a thing for dresses, and at times, it probably exceeds my thing for lipsticks.  Dresses are wonderful because they're so versatile.  Depending on how you wear it and what you wear it with, you can transform a simple dress into an evening masterpiece. 

Take this stunning navy dress from Warehouse.  On it's own, this is effortlessly elegant, but add a light Spring scarf and a satchel, and it's the perfect daytime look.   Alternatively, dress with a smart jacket and high heels, and it's a glamorous night on the tiles.

My pick of the week had to be Warehouse.  When it comes to smart, wearable work clothes, this has always been my one stop shop.  It has great variety and you will always find what you're looking for.  The yellow satchel is a must-have, so go on, treat yourselves.

Splendid Summer

If you want a foundation that gives you great protection from the sun, go for Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser.  This must-have bottle is packed with SPF 30, so it's perfect for a suble cover-up.

Maybelline's new Illegal Length masacara is also something you need to try.  With it's long wand, it seperates and lengthens the lashes for a super extended result.

Nars shimmer eyeshadow in Strada is one of my favourites.  This purple with gold undertones glides on amazingly.  Build it up for a evening do, or leave it soft for a casual, day to the beach look.

Worn together, this mighty trio will give you the perfect Summer look.

The 'Simplicity' Look

When out buying make-up, we're often buying things because the colour stands out rather than what it looks against our skin tone, whether we're brave enough to wear it, or weather we even truly like it.  I'm a huge victim of this.  I walk into Space NK and head straight for the brightest colour.

But sometimes beauty lies in the most demure of tones.

Penny Lane Blush, Fathom Eyeshadow

Looking past the glitter and the shimmers, my eyed focussed on Penny Lane cream blush from Nars - a brown neutral tone that would suit any skin colour.  It's a colour you can wear with anything and won't sit in your draw untouched.

I also spotted Fathom eyeshadow.  This soft pink has a dazzle to it, so it's perfect as a base to build up your eye make-up, or worn on it's own for a touch of sophisticated glamour.

These two are definitely worth the money as you'll never be able to part from them.

Pick of the Week - H&M

If you you're planning on going shopping this weekend, your first stop needs to be H&M.  I very much doubt that anyone would miss this from their list of shopping places, but I really want to reinforce just how amazing their current selections are. 

The above are based on soft pastels perfect for Summer, mixed with statement shoes and bag.  I'd say this outfit is perfect for the office - gentle an feminine, but with an edge.