fashion

My latest obsession is Nail Art. I am kind of late on this band waggon, but I really want to try and do some! So, I thought I would show you my trick on a easy and cheap Nail Art Brush! Here you go…

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial, and that it will help you with spending less!

If you want me to do any DIYs please leave the request in the comments! And, if you feel nice, leave a lovely comment anyway!

‘Ello! I’m back again 🙂 Quick Sunday Update: It’s cold. I said it would be quick! Anyway, on with the show post! This is a requested post, which I was meant to do ages… and ages… and ages ago. But, I never did it, so now it’s time! (I’m sorry it’s not my best CSC, but I think it’s because of the not-so-great High Street at the moment!)

Angle Pocket Ponte Jacket £40.00 (Oasis), MOTO Crop Slim Boyfriend Jeans £20.00 (Topshop), White Basic Vest £3.99 (New Look), Black Suedette Buckle Ankle Boots £27.99 (New Look) & Black Square Stud Frame Sunglasses £4.99 (New Look).

Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a blazer too similar to the one Kate is wearing, but I did find this one, which is a great alternative, and you could even wear it to work. I love these cropped jeans! They look really preppy, and they are nearly the same as Kate’s! (Except a lot cheaper!) I also think that these boots are great dupes for the Kurt Geiger ones. My mum has them (the KG ones) and I am always look for a cheaper pair! Perhaps I could invest in these…

Charcoal Roll Sleeve Sweater £12.99 (New Look), 30in Pale Blue Supersoft Skinny Jeans £19.99 (New Look), ASHER Leather Western Boots £85.00 (ASOS), Large Front Lock Shoulder Bag £30.00 (ASOS),  Zig Zag Snood £16.00 (Topshop) & Chevron Inlay Flat Top Sunglasses £16.00 (Topshop).

I. Love. This. Look. Unfortunately (once again!) I couldn’t find the exact same colour jumper, but I did find this one, which is pretty similar. Once again, Kate looks stunning in her jeans, and these New Look ones are a bargain! I love these ASOS boots! They are very modern, but they have a classic twist as well. They could be worn with a nice skater skirt to create a girly look too. Obviously, you could just wear the same sunnies in the first look, but I just wanted to give another brand a go. Okay?!

If you liked this post and you want to see your favourite stylish celeb here, please leave a link to the image, where it is from, and any brands you would like me to use, to create the look. Also, feel free to leave a nice comment anyway! 

REMINDERS: #FBLOGGERS Chat is on at 8pm (UK Time) tonight! So be there! Also, I have 2 spaces left for March! The subject is Make-Up! Click here for more details & prices.

This is a sad, sad day. I have decided to let go of something which I have taken care of, for 2 years. It was exciting to make it, and the outcome of it was also brilliant, but I decided to that it is time to say good bye. If you’ve read the title, then you’ll know it is not this blog (why would I do that?! Plus, I haven’t even been blogging for a year yet!), but it is The Nespresso Dress. I created this for an Art Scholarship and I got it (thankfully). It was a project which was very fun, and I enjoyed every second. It involved collecting rubbish for over 4 weeks and then sticking them all onto my mum’s tailors dummy. Sounds simple, right? Well, here’s the catch. I didn’t sew it together, I had to pin it together. It was a long and painful time, when making it, and when taking it apart. But, I did it! And, I hope you like it, because today you are going to say Hello (& Goodbye) to the Nespresso Dress… oh, if you don’t know, Nespresso is coffee.

WHAT I USED: Waitrose Bags, Nespresso Pots, Chocolate Holder, Rope, Mumbai Spice Idian Meal Box, Buttons, Cheese Netting, Accessorize Bags Hot Glue Gun, Staples & Pins.

I said Goodbye to it today, as it was getting in the way, and at some point I was going to do it anyway, so no better time like the present! I have kept some of the strips of Nespresso Pots to perhaps add to hair bands, or just keep as a souvenir for it. I would say if you like making things from scratch, this is the sort of thing you should try out. It’s simple, and you can go anywhere with it. I did make it myself, with a bit of guidance with the Hot Glue gun from mum. I was very happy when I received the scholarship, as I knew it played a part in getting me it. I was also a bit sad when I ripped it all off (carefully), but I really want to make more use of the tailor’s dummy this year, so it had to be done! I hope you like it!

I am really sorry that I haven’t been doing many fashion/trend/outfit posts, I have been really busy, and those are the posts which take time to do. I have a few posts scheduled, which will be coming soon, but I just can’t do everything! I’m not superwoman! (Well, I mean, you could say that I am…)

If you aren’t a blogger, you probably have no idea what I mean. Well, now’s the time to learn! A Liebster Award is a on going award where you’re nominated for it (if you’re a blogger), you answer questions, and then you nominate other people, and they do the same, and it goes on, and on, and on… So! The lovely Mag from The Smart Girl’s Guide to Fashion, has nominated me! There is no prize (I believe), but it is really nice to know that other bloggers are reading and enjoying my blog! When you’re nominated you are meant to do a post on it, so here is mine! 1st are my 11 Facts, then my answers from Mag’s questions…

MY NOMINEES: I chose some of my favourite bloggers which I have recently found, and that I am loving right now!

Michelle, Becky, Orla, Joelle, Becky, Ines, Islay, Alice, Imogen, Suzie & Love Taza.

HERE ARE THE 11 QUESTIONS I WOULD LIKE YOU TO ANSWER:

1. Your favourite high-street shop?:
2. Without looking, can you remember one line from the Thrift Shop Song?:
3. Shoes, Make-Up or Jewelry? (Pick one):
4. If you had £1,000 to spend, where would you spend it, and what would you buy?:
5. Where would you love to live, or do you live there already?:
6. Do you know the first word you said?:
7. You can either go to a 80% Off Sale at your favourite designer store, or you can go to New York Fashion Week? What would you do?:
8. If you could spend 1 day with someone (dead or alive), who would it be?:
9. Best part about blogging?:
10. Sunsets or Shooting Stars?:
11. The best thing that has happened to you (so far)?:

Nominees: Please answer the above questions, compile a list of 11 Facts about you, nominate 11 blogs that you have discovered (or rediscovered) for the award, and link back to this post!

Merci beaucoup pour Mags proposé ma candidature!, and I hope the people who have been nominated (by moi!) are really happy!

Alexa Chung is known for her style right? Alexa Chung is pretty much always in the weekily best dressed updates of magazines, but I want to know why? I would say that 60% of the time us #fbloggers and any other stylish chicks, look way better than her. No, 65%. No, 68%. I think you get it… (Image from Pinterest)

First of all, let’s learn a bit more about Alexa Chung, shall we…

Born: 5 November 1983 (Age 29)
Height: 5ft 8.5in – Why do we need to know this? I actually, generally, do not know…
Hair Colour: Brown – Bit obvious.
Eye Colour: Green – I guess that’s not too obvious…
Shoe Size: 7 – Average.
Occupation: TV Presenter, Model & Contributor to British Vogue – Ooh, snazzy.
Modelling Agency: Next Models

So, I did know she models, but I didn’t know that she was actually a model, if you know what I mean? She’s almost 30, and she works for Vogue. It’s interesting actually, because I wouldn’t think of her as a celebrity, I would just think of her as someone who knows someone, who can get her into the ‘industry’. Anyway, that was just a little bite for your brain to take in, I’m here to talk about her style. I AM BORED OF IT. BORED. BORED. BORED. She’s just there to fill the gap when nobody else wants to ‘dress up’ for the magazines, but she doesn’t even dress up! She’s just there looking ‘Alexa-ish’ and doing her ‘ting. I mean look at the picture above, yes I agree that she is looking alright, but I don’t think that she looks amazing? What’s the big fuss about her being so stylish? Oh wait, it’s Alexa Chung, she always looks stylish… Nope. Not anymore, I am not going to agree with it anymore… and neither are you… I sent out a tweet saying ‘Alexa Chung – I just don’t get it, she’s just so ‘samey’.‘

I don’t want to blabber on about it too much, but I would like to know what you think? I mean, she’s not really anything special? Tell me what you think by leaving a comment below! I know I’m bored…. (I don’t mind if you love her style!)

One of my gorgeous Fashionista’s of February is Lynette from Lovely’s Vintage Emporium, a Vintage Emporium run on the Isle of Wight (my old, old home town!), which also has a site and a blog.

1.    What inspired you to start your Blog? Mine is part of my vintage fashion online boutique Lovely’s Vintage Emporium and I included it on there as I want people to be able to come to the website not just to shop but also to have fun and be engaged. The blog covers all topics from the latest vintage looks to memories about chocolate bars eaten in the 1970s, top films of the 1980s, what supermodels used to wear and more. It is just a great place to come to for a good read.

2.    Why did you choose fashion? I have always been fashion obsessed and it made sense to set up a fashion website and fashion blog alongside it.

3.    What are you top tips on starting a Blog? Work out who your audience is – ie who you are talking to and then blog away! Only blog about what you love as then your ‘voice’ will come through. The best blogs are the authentic ones where you can tell the writer of the blog is totally into their subject and that way your readers will be too.

4.    What are your Blogging Targets for this year? I don’t have targets, I just hope people enjoy reading what I write.

5.    Who are your favourite fellow bloggers? I enjoy The British Beauty Blog, Liberty London Girl and Sighs & Whispers.

6.    What trend are you most looking forward to working, this S/S 13? Stripes, stripes and more stripes. I have already bought a vintage bold striped black and white shirt.

7.    Where’s your favourite place to grab a bargain and why? Well, as I am buying stock for Lovely’s Vintage Emporium all the time there is always something I end up keeping for myself so I rarely need to shop in any other way now. When in London I do always pop into Bang Bang on Goodge Street that has lots of seconds and vintage pieces. I sometimes shop online at The Outnet & Secret Sales.

8.    What’s your favourite piece of clothing, accessory etc that you have ever bought? My favourite is a vintage Ossie Clark red dress from Lovely’s Vintage Emporium.

9.    Who is your favourite designer and why? I love so many. My favourite is probably John Bates for Jean Varon a vintage designer from the 1960s-1980s as his dresses are just exquisite. The detailing on each one is so intricate and his designs were and still are so innovative. We do have a few left on the website (here).

10.   What’s your personal style and what do you do to work it? My style is definitely designer meets vintage as I like to mix it up. So I will wear some recent Stella McCartney black trousers with a vintage Halston top.

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Unfortunately, due to cold weather, I did not get to do my Outfit Post in which I was planning to do, but! I did get to take some awesome snaps of the ‘Brocante’ yesterday in Toulouse, and I am sure you’re going to love this!

Here are some more pictures…. (Click on them to make them bigger!)

I am sorry, but isn’t that car, just gorgeous? *Yeah* I know right? Seriously, everything at the Brocante was beautifiul to take pictures of, don’t they look good? My favourite stall was… well all of them were pretty awesome! I will be doing a post on what I bought very soon, but I thought I would do it in parts, as there are a lot of pictures!

WHAT I WORE:Underneath – White M&S School Shirt, Zara Monochrome Dress, Blue Cardigan. On Top – Second Hand Shop Coat, White Trousers & Charity Shop Boots.

Do you like these sort of posts? Have you been to Toulouse before? Tell me in a comment below!

I have had these shoes for quite a while now, and I have also had them for quite a while, not fitting! My feet grew quite quickly after buying them, so they don’t really have any use to me anymore 🙁 I bought them with my own money for £25 from M&S and they are Size 3, but could possibly fit a 2.5 footed gal! The bottoms are a bit dirty, but only because the last time I wore them was on a really long walk in the village of Kate Moss’ house, just days before the wedding! If you didn’t look at the bottoms though, they are in perfect condition, but look sad without any feet inside them! Here are some pictures…

They are generally sort of ‘worn’ in the style, so they aren’t as bad as they look. If you’re interested in these shoes, please contact me with any questions, and an offer of how much you would like to pay. I would be looking for about £12 plus £5 P+P (From France to the UK, Standard Air Mail). Payment will be through PAYPAL only, and I will expect payment within 3 days of receiving an invoice. I will not except refunds.

You guys are probably fed up, completely, of these posts, but I just think I needed to do one! I have seen so many hilarious, wacky, and cute ones, so I thought I’d do my own. I hope you like it and aren’t too bored out of it, but hey ho! Just clinging to the band wagon! (Unusual for me)… Drawings below are drawn by me, and Photoshopped by me, I would love if you did not copy or take it for yourself. (I am sorry for the cut of numbers, I don’t what happened?!)

1. If I was a boy, I would be called Storm.
2. I like ‘tacky’ TV.
3. I don’t like really girly stuff: i.e Spas = Cringe (I don’t really know why, I just prefer to relax and not fuss about).
   
4. I love Tapas food!
5. I want to live in Greece.
6. I like Spy/Action Movies.
7. I’m small for my age.
8. My sister is 11 years older than me.
9. I’ve been to 3 different schools (so far).
10. If I were an Animal, I would like to be a Giraffe.
11. I like Feta Cheese.
12. I like The Kinks.
13. I don’t like One Direction.
14. I’m a ‘cat lady’.
15. I’m scared of dogs (barking ones).
16. I would like, to like Sushi.
17. I think White Nails are good show-off nails?
18. I like Fish & Chips.
19. I like Battered Sausages.
20. I would like to marry a… crazy but amazing ‘being’.
21. I came up with 2 of my future children’s names, whilst watching ‘The September Issue’.
22. I’m shy (outside of friends/family).
23. I like Gherkins. Sometimes.
24. I would prefer to wear PJs everyday.
25. I regret spending instead of saving for Dr Martens…
26. I like weird things.
27. I like the name ‘Nelly’.
28. BINTM Inspired me to wear geek glasses.
29. My sister is the best. No Joke. Go follow her and her band > here & here.
30. I want to become addicted to a TV Show Series.
31. I used to hate Tweeting!
32. My Grandma was the ‘Ovaltine Lady’ after WW2.
33. I like travelling at night.
34. I prefer KFC to McDonalds.
35. I love Primark.
36. I miss Primark.
37. I can remember very odd things – I first listened to Fireflies by Owl City, by the cinema of Newport on the Isle of Wight.
38. I love Summer Time.
39. I used to have too many sunglasses…
40. I collect teddies from airplanes.
41. I used to collect Fairies.
42. I would like to start running (not for fitness/weight losing purposes, just for clearing my mind, and starting the day well).
43. I like Miley Cyrus.
44. I have probably watched every Hannah Montana episode, ever.
45. I find Nemo scary.
46. I have never watched Disney’s Cinderella.
47. I’m a Boots kinda’ gal.
48. My birthday is in May.
49. I started blogging on 29th April 2012.
50. My hand hurts now.

Just so you know the first picture is of me when I was really tiny 🙂 I hope you liked this post and I hope you liked my drawings! I actually did them both via our new ‘drawing tablet’, so we can draw stuff straight onto the laptop! Woop!

What’s a weird fact about you? Have you done the same post on your blog? Make sure to leave me a comment!

If you follow me on Facebook, you will know that I shared a picture of the stunning Katherine Jenkins on my page. I said I would do a Style Steal, so here it is!

Textured Bodycon Dress £50.00 (Oasis), Leather & Bead Collar Necklace £15.00 (ASOS), Paul’s Boutique Lana Square Bowling Bag £65.00 (ASOS) & PIXIE Platform Peep Toe Shoes £25.00 (ASOS).

Most of us right now, probably can’t afford that Victoria Beckham dress which Katherine is wearing, so do it in 2 pieces. This Oasis dress is brilliant, it’s the same shape, but it is also slimming for everyone! Add this alternative collar from ASOS, you can always count on them for great things like this!

Don’t you just love Katherine’s hair? Gorgeous! But, actually Victoria Beckham is actually getting pretty annoyed with the amount of her clothes that Katherine is wearing. I think it’s great, if someone in the public eye was wearing my clothing (as well as myself), I would love it! Especially when she looks fabulous in the pieces!

What would you do if someone was ‘over wearing’ your clothes? Would you wear this outfit? Tell me in a comment below!