fashion

I know that a lot of people find it very hard to match skin tones to make-up so here is my guide on ‘How To Find Your Perfect Make-Up Match!’ This is not a foundation guide, it is purely for eye make-up, the lips and blusher etc 🙂

Light: Bourjois Smokey Eyes Nude Ingenu £7.99, Accessorize Lip Stick Velvet Pink £4.95 & Bourjois Pastel Joues Blusher Rose Frisson £7.49

Mid Tone: Look Triple Hit Trio Eye Shadow La Luxe £7.50, 2true Plumptuous Lip Gloss No 3 Clear Shimmer £1.99 & Bourjois Blush Pastel Joues Rose De Jaspe £7.49

Dark: Accessorize Merged Eyeshadow Golden Brown £3.95, Accessorize Lip Stick Coral Crush £4.95 & MEMEME Blush Box 1 Coral £8.50

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For Light Skin, I believe you should add a bit of colour but not too much, otherwise it will make you look a bit like a barbie doll, and a bit too done up. On the eyes, play it simple with a soft smokey eye; On the cheeks, create a natural blush with a pretty pink colour, and on the lips, go for a matte red, or a darker pink.

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For Mid Tone Skin, Plum is your answer! On the lips add a dark plum colour which will make your lips look plump and soft, as well as on the eyes. For the cheeks, use a natural skin tone colour, or a reddish brown. Don’t go to bright, but you can use red or dark browns, which will look great for any special event.

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For Dark Skin Tones, use red for the lips, especially if you have a naturally dewy skin. Don’t use red if you have an oily skin, dewy and oily are different! For the cheeks, play it all natural, or go for a natural red. On the eyes, go golden brown, it will look natural, but also bring out your eyes.

I created the make-over pictures at Taaz.com, where you can give yourself, or these model pictures, a make-over, they are great help!

This A/W brought Baroque dresses back to the fashion scene, with designers like Dolce & Gabanna making a massive impact, through skate dresses and many other styles…

Images from Harper's Bazaar

This style is also hot on the high street so, I have found 3 dresses which have great prices, and have also found 3 accessories which will match the style. I hope you enjoy, and it will get you ready for the ‘Part-aaay’ month 🙂

Jacquard Sheer Panel Dress £55.00 & Jet Chandelier Earrings £12.00 (Warehouse)

The Christmas Decorations will have competition with this dress! Change it up, and instead of Gold, go for Silver. Add these earrings and you’ll stand out from the crowd, for all the right reasons!

Black Metallic Baroque Prom Dress £80.00 & Black Zip Front Peep Toe Heels £70.00 (River Island)

Yes, X Factor Ella Henderson wore this dress! So it’s extra special! I actually spotted her wearing it, and was like ‘Hey, look that’s from River Island.’ Ha. Anyway, I love it and could be used for many other special occasions. Add it with these peep toe heels, for a bit more sophistication.

Embellished Jacquard Dress by Rare £49.00 & SOLO Bow Back Court Platforms £65.00 (Topshop)

I love this dress because it is so easy to work. These Bow Back shoes, look so elegant, and all you need to do is add black tights! This dress is also perfect for curvier women, as it brings them out in the best way possible!

The other day I was reading the newspaper, when it came to a really interesting article about Childrenswear. It was about how in the 70s childrenswear was just beginning and nobody really thought anything of it, so if you were a child, you would just wear what ever took your parents fancy, but now it’s all about making your child look like the manequin in the shop window. It’s all about the ‘price and perfection’. So, as a child (Teen in 6 Months!), I thought about it, and it is true; these 12 years so far, have changed our parents.

For example, when I was 3 or 4, my mum would probably make me some clothes or just pop out an buy the cutest, but smartest clothes there were, and for a reasonable price. Now, she’ll take me out, and I’ll choose the odd top and maybe a few accessories, and I’ll be fine. But, if she took me down to Harrods and gave me £2,000 to get one dress, I would probably, either faint or tell her she was bonkers. At my age, I never intend on being given anything over £200, or even £100, I would more likely want to grab a bargain outfit down at Primark, and I wouldn’t care about the price! But the thing is, some parents are actually doing this now. The whole, give ya’ kid a grand thing, is actually happening. Now, as you know the celebrity baby boom has hit, with Harper Seven coming into the world, and also celebs like Robbie Williams becoming a father. This has definitely had an impact. People want their kids to look like these million dollar babies, who have the cutest Gucci shoes on, and the perfect blue dress from Chanel. Now, I am sure we would all love to own such labels, but isn’t that the only reason?

(The Top & Leggings are from Gap)

So as you can see, what’s the point in spending that cash, when you can get the same thing, just with a different label on? Now, I know Harper Seven does look extremely cute, but is that just the ‘Beckham’ name playing on us? I don’t know, but that’s the not the whole point of this post…. If you want me to do a cutest baby post, then I am more than happy, but lets just stick to what this one’s all about….!

I think people are just thinking that because the people who can afford to do what ever, means they can too. Yes, of course we all have our dreams to have that one special dress, but is it really worth it, when you know, because it’s so special, you’ll only ever wear it on that one day? Which means, what’s the point in spending $$$ on baby clothes, when they’re going to grow out of them anyway? It’s different when your my age, because, yes your still growing, but your growing at a rate that clothes will last for a year or so, but at that age, the growing rate is rapid!

To be honest, us kids are beginning to be more like mini-mes. Now, as a young girl, you have to have played that game at school which involves picking the Year 3 girls and choosing which one looks more like you, and then play silly games with them? No? Oh, you have? Oh, so you haven’t? Um.. looks like just me then…Yup. It’s like that but with your own parents! More and more designer ranges are bringing out identical versions of dresses etc but at a mini size. Why do I want to look like an identical twin? I don’t! Kids should be who they want to be! This is why I have always dreamt of a store which you can send in your designs, and they’ll become a real thing in the store. (Oi! Don’t you think about stealing that idea now!) That’s why my dream is to become a fashion designer, to save the children of today’s children!

This is my first Christmas Gift Guide and it is from a Girly Girl, for other who love pink and flowery patterns… (Yes, that’s my definition).

Feelin’ Dandy Lip & Cheek Kit £24.50 (Benefit Cosmetics), Neom Real Luxury Scented Candle, Lavender, Jasmine & Brazilian Rosewood, 3 Wick £39.50 (John Lewis)
Ballerina Wave Cushion Cover £8.99 (Dunelm Mill) & Karen Millen Pencil Dress with Lace Detail £190 (ASOS)

I hope you get some inspiration, and also thanks to the Girly Girl who gave me things to put in this guide 😉

This is officially my first Street Style. I know Marlee and this is one of her own photos, but it is such a cool one and I love her style! So, Thanks Marlee!

This is Marlee King. She is a singer (and a very good one), and also a very stylish one as well. In this picture she is wearing an H&M Coat, Yumi leggings and Primark trainers. Here is where you can buy them from…

Jacket – £39.99 (H&M)

Knitted Leggings – £14.00 (Yumi)

As I said, Marlee is a singer. You can like her on her Facebook Page and follow her on YouTube. So stay tuned because she has a great voice for music and style 🙂 Oh, and she recently performed at the Royal Albert Hall! So cool!

In my recent post (New Trend: The Big Frizz), I mentioned The Blogger Trend! Yes, it is exactly what you thought it is! It is based on Blogger’s weird and wacky fashion finds. The fact that us (the guys on the computers) have influenced fashion! Yay! So, here are three looks which you can get your hands on, or just get inspired by! There are two sides of this trend, so one is overloaded with jewellery, and the other is plane old, vintage, awesomeness 🙂

Green Shirt Dress £48.00, MAMA Leopard T Bar Shoes £30.00, Space Dye Headband £8.00, Pirate Bolo Necklace £8.50 &  Premium Zip Side Satchel £85.00 (All at Topshop).

I love mixing vintage classics with modern twists, like these Leopard Print flats, and sunnies. You’ll look great if you mix it with stunning make-up (incl. Red lipstick), plus a nice up-do!

Light Denim Double Pocket Shirt £30.00, Black Tapestry Floral Print Skater Skirt £18.00, Gold Tone Lion Head And Stone Necklace £20.00   , Black Lace Insert Platform Ankle Boots £65.00 , Cream Retro Sunglasses £10.00 & Cream Chelsea Girl Faux Fur Jacket £60.00 (All at River Island).

This is more my style. Blogger style! Just mix up the jewellery, the prints, and you’ll look great!

I love this trend! It’s all about Frizz, but not in your hair! Frizzy coats! I have one, and so does my sister, and they are so cool! They just give your outfit that edge, and uniqueness, so here it is! (BTW, I’m trying a new layout for this post, so tell me if you like it or not!) Also, apparently this trend is under the ‘whole trend’ of ‘The Blogger’ which is cool, I’ll do a post on that soon as well 🙂

Going Clockwise…
1. Purple Chelsea Girl Mixed Faux Fur Coat £70.00 (River Island)
2. Pink Faux Fur Coat £98.00 (Topshop – In Store)
3. Sophia Cover-Up £24.99 (Missguided.co.uk)
4. Lendy Coat £24.99 (Missguided.co.uk)
5. Racoon Faux Fur Gilet £40.00 (Miss Selfridge)
6. Petrol Blue Coat £98.00 (Topshop – In Store)

Personally out of those, my favourite is the Topshop, Petrol Blue one, but for price, it has to be the Sophia Cover-Up by Miss Guided. Also, how do you like the new ‘trend’ layout? Pretty cool I think?

I hope you have enjoyed this post, and stay tuned for ‘The Blogger’ post 😉

I thought this post would be a good idea, since here in France it is pretty much all four seasons at the moment. Some days we have rain, some days it’s hot, some day’s it breezy, and some days it’s plain old cloudy. So, if you’re in need of an outfit which will fit all four seasons, this is the one for you!

Jakarta Jumpsuit £59.00 (Oasis), Light Pink Pocket Blazer £40.00 (River Island), STATUS Pointed Wedges with Metal Toe Cap £28.00 (ASOS), River Island Chunky Spike Friendship Bracelet Pack £15.00 (ASOS) & Metal Frame Clutch Bag £12.50 (ASOS) = £154.50!

This outfit is perfect because, you can wear it for different occasions and for different seasons. I think it’s one which should stay in your closet all year round!

Okay, I’ve been hearing today that Helen & Ashley on I’m A Celeb (ITV1), have been having ‘shower-offs’! So, you think, what the heck is that? Well, they’re trying to find out who’s sexiest, well, I thought why don’t I do, a ‘fashion-off’, if you get it? So um, here you go! Let the FASHION-OFF BEGIN!… I haven’t just done Helen & Ashley, because I couldn’t find the right pictures, so I through in Charlie, Nadine & Linda in too… they’ll feel left out otherwise…

HELEN: Sophistication, Sparkle & Shape = 7.5/10 vs ASHLEY: Shape, Legs, Nude & Minimalism = 7/10

HELEN WINS!

LINDA: Slimming, Colour, Style, Simplicity, & Youthful = 8/10 vs NADINE: Plain, Coral, & Boring = 5/10

LINDA WINS!

CHARLIE: Sophisticated, Colour, Classy, & Bright = 8/10 vs ASHLEY: Shape, Legs, Nude & Minimalism = 7/10 vs HELEN: Sophistication, Sparkle & Shape = 7.5/10

CHARLIE WINS!

So, the most stylish of them all, and the Queens of ‘I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of The Fashion World’ are…. Helen Flanagan, Linda Robson & Charlie Brooks!

This post is all about the rising fashion idol, Jessica Chastain. I haven’t heard of her until now, but it all sounds pretty good. So here’s a few pictures, for you guys who are interested… but! If you haven’t heard of her then do not fear! She is in ‘The Debt’, ‘The Help’, ‘The Tree of Life’, ‘Lawless’ and a few other films! Also, watch out for a CSC of Jess very soon!

Sorry about the quality! I couldn’t get it any bigger to fit on the page 🙁 D’oh!

Anyway, here’s a left to right review…

Yellow Zac Posen Dress – I like this but I’m just not quite sure it is perfect for her. – 7/10.

Red Osca de la Renta Dress – Again, it’s nice, but I’m not sure it works perfectly, but it does show her curves! – 7.5/10.

Ice Blue Christian Dior Dress – I like this. It’s sweet and simple and goes well with her hair. Maybe she could have gone for a statement shoe, but it is nice alone! – 8/10.

Black Balenciaga Dress – This is a favourite of mine. Very simple, very classy and suits her nicely. – 8/10.

Blue Calvin Klein Dress – Beautiful. I love the colour and style of the dress. I wish I could own it, it’s so nice. Ten out of Ten!

Black & Gold Alexander McQueen Dress – Again, so nice. It is really baroque, and it gives a elegant look. It is a great statement dress, and she wears it well. – 10/10.

White Alexander McQueen Dress – This is my least favourite. It makes her look old. I know the look she is going for, but I just don’t like it. Sorry! – 6/10.

Well, as you can see, I haven’t made my mind up! I don’t know whether she is a fashion idol just yet! Maybe you can help me decide? Here’s a poll for you to vote for the winning look….

Thanks guys! Have fun, and happy Movember!