So it's looking like rain for the next few days, but living in Bristol I should probably have learned to accept it... The big question is, "What do we wear?!"
UGG fans will be disappointed that they can't wear their fave over-priced slippers for fear of soggy feet, ALLSTAR fans have holes in their shoes so that won't work either. Trusty old muddy old boots it is then. I love my crappy old boots SO much that despite them having a rather large crack in the sole, I paid as much to have them repaired as they cost in the first place... No more soggy feet for me.
Outerwear-wise, it's too warm for your winter coat so you need a mac! The trench coat is a staple and a classic and its been updated with bright colours in the past few S/S seasons, but personally I prefer the ducky mac. Yup, you heard me. My rainy day choice of mac is made out of plastic, reversible and has ducks all over it. All hail the ducky mac!
What goes underneath doesn't matter too much, but a cosy hood is always nice - the bigger the better. And trousers that don't drag on the floor... I knew there was a reason they invented skinnies, and it wasn't just to torment those ladies on the larger side of life.
Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Friday, 10 April 2009
Monday, 9 March 2009
Media, dirty, dirty, rich, rich
Fashion and music have always gone hand-in-hand, thanks to the creativity intrinsic in both. Now is as exciting a time as ever, with the likes of Lady Gaga, V.V.Brown, and LadyHawke showing us how to work it in rubber, doo-wop, and plain old men's clothing (LadyHawke only ever wears mens' or unisex clothes). Whether you're a glamourpuss or a tomboy it's hard not to notice these new girls on the block, and maybe even wish you had the guts to pull off some of Gaga's insane outfits! Personally I'm glad that the music world is ever so slightly veering away from glamming up every female artist and putting them all in the same fashion genre. LONG LIVE THE LOONYS!!
Luckily, the high street has taken the hint and thanks to brands like American Apparel you can now experiment with your personal style without making your budget nosedive too badly. Topshop is an age-old favourite for stealing catwalk or wacky looks and making them affordable, but try not to go for the obvious - its not individual if everyone's wearing it! If you're into hair-pieces like Gaga, try out Chapeau Claudette (http://www.visorette.com/page2.htm). ASOS.com sometimes stock CC but you can find stockists on this site too.
So girls, be as wild or as different as you dare. Stand out from the crowd. Wear your lipstick as cream eyeshadow, and your knickers on your head!
Luckily, the high street has taken the hint and thanks to brands like American Apparel you can now experiment with your personal style without making your budget nosedive too badly. Topshop is an age-old favourite for stealing catwalk or wacky looks and making them affordable, but try not to go for the obvious - its not individual if everyone's wearing it! If you're into hair-pieces like Gaga, try out Chapeau Claudette (http://www.visorette.com/page2.htm). ASOS.com sometimes stock CC but you can find stockists on this site too.
So girls, be as wild or as different as you dare. Stand out from the crowd. Wear your lipstick as cream eyeshadow, and your knickers on your head!
Tuesday, 27 January 2009
Top 5 products for 'natural' beauty
A good starting point for beauty is to master your natural beauty. Everyone has something that makes them special, but these products work for every woman, (or man!) to enhance their every day looks...
1. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream
Ok, so I'm cheating here by putting two products under one title... Both the original skin protectant and the intensive hand cream. The hand cream will give you beautifully supple hands, and I use it on my feet too, to undo the damage high heels have done to the soft skin there. For my feet I usually slather it on and then put on a pair of thick socks and keep them on overnight to really let the product sink in. And then I use the skin protectant for everything else! I use it as a lip balm if I don't have any with me, I rub it into my eyebrows to make sure the hairs stay in place, and to give them a nice sheen, and if something has been rubbing on my skin I pop it on there too to soothe the irritation. I love the classic white tubes.
2. Eyebrow pencil/shadow
Shaping your eyebrows is a great way of defining your face, and an eyebrow pencil/shadow can highlight that. Use a pencil to fill in your brows for a more dramatic yet natural look, and the shadow when you want a soft look. No7 at Boots (www.boots.com) do a great pencil called Amazing Eyes Pencil (around £7), or if you'd prefer to use a softer shadow to fill in your brows, try Benefit BrowZings (£21.50 - www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk). It's pricey but worth it as it comes with a shadow (available in 3 shades) to fill in your brows, a wax to keep them in shape, tiny tweezers and a little mirror so you can pluck on the go!
3. Pink blusher
Find a pink blusher to suit your skin tone, and apply it to the apples of your cheeks to give you a fresh-faced natural glow. I recommend Bourjois Little Round Pot Blush (available at Superdrug and Boots) which comes in no less than 12 shades. They retail at around £6 so you could try out a few different shades.
4. Blistex/Carmex
I love both Blistex and Carmex as lipbalms. They come in little pots or a tube, but I prefer the pots because it makes it feel like a really old-school beauty product. Balm is a great way of accentuating your natural lips by giving them a subtle sheen and keeping them looking kissable! And the extra tingle is divine. Available at most Boots stores.
5. A great blow-dry
And finally... You don't have to go to a salon for this kind of blow-dry, because it's about volume and softness, not styling. Just add some volumising mousse (try Pantene Sheer Volume Mousse) to wet hair (at the roots) and then tip your head forward and blow-dry upside down. The volume that this creates gives you a really soft, feminine look, and then you can either leave your hair natural or straighten the ends. Either way, the volume really adds to your natural beauty.
1. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream
Ok, so I'm cheating here by putting two products under one title... Both the original skin protectant and the intensive hand cream. The hand cream will give you beautifully supple hands, and I use it on my feet too, to undo the damage high heels have done to the soft skin there. For my feet I usually slather it on and then put on a pair of thick socks and keep them on overnight to really let the product sink in. And then I use the skin protectant for everything else! I use it as a lip balm if I don't have any with me, I rub it into my eyebrows to make sure the hairs stay in place, and to give them a nice sheen, and if something has been rubbing on my skin I pop it on there too to soothe the irritation. I love the classic white tubes.
2. Eyebrow pencil/shadow
Shaping your eyebrows is a great way of defining your face, and an eyebrow pencil/shadow can highlight that. Use a pencil to fill in your brows for a more dramatic yet natural look, and the shadow when you want a soft look. No7 at Boots (www.boots.com) do a great pencil called Amazing Eyes Pencil (around £7), or if you'd prefer to use a softer shadow to fill in your brows, try Benefit BrowZings (£21.50 - www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk). It's pricey but worth it as it comes with a shadow (available in 3 shades) to fill in your brows, a wax to keep them in shape, tiny tweezers and a little mirror so you can pluck on the go!
3. Pink blusher
Find a pink blusher to suit your skin tone, and apply it to the apples of your cheeks to give you a fresh-faced natural glow. I recommend Bourjois Little Round Pot Blush (available at Superdrug and Boots) which comes in no less than 12 shades. They retail at around £6 so you could try out a few different shades.
4. Blistex/Carmex
I love both Blistex and Carmex as lipbalms. They come in little pots or a tube, but I prefer the pots because it makes it feel like a really old-school beauty product. Balm is a great way of accentuating your natural lips by giving them a subtle sheen and keeping them looking kissable! And the extra tingle is divine. Available at most Boots stores.
5. A great blow-dry
And finally... You don't have to go to a salon for this kind of blow-dry, because it's about volume and softness, not styling. Just add some volumising mousse (try Pantene Sheer Volume Mousse) to wet hair (at the roots) and then tip your head forward and blow-dry upside down. The volume that this creates gives you a really soft, feminine look, and then you can either leave your hair natural or straighten the ends. Either way, the volume really adds to your natural beauty.
Monday, 26 January 2009
Before I start...
Before I start blogging I want to make something clear. If you don't like my blog, don't give me any web-abuse, just don't read it. This blog is for people who enjoy reading fashion and beauty magazines like Elle and Vogue, who like reading reviews about products and hearing other people's opinions about new trends. No, it isn't the most intellectual blog but it isn't meant to be. So if you want to read it, I hope you enjoy it and give me your comments. If you don't want to read it then go and search for something about politics.
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