Author: Ria

  • This Week…

    29.01.2012

    1.Shameless posing :P 
    2.But seriously I had to suit up for a presentation at Uni this week. What I wore: Blazer [H&M], Top [New Look], Smart trousers [Miss Selfridge], I’m particularly chuffed with the smart skinny fit trousers I found in Miss Selfridge. Not only are they the fit I’ve been looking for for months, but they’re petite length [so it actually fits me] AND they were in the sale for £12! 
    3.Also shoes from New Look :)
    4.Soap & Glory Hand Food and new lipstick
    5.This is the colour I got [Boots Natural Collection in ‘Caramel’]. I’m adding a beauty resolution to try wearing lipsticks. Currently starting with this safer colour, I’m hoping to go for darker and bolder shades as the year goes on [fingers crossed].
    6.Also had a mini book splurge last Friday on two new books: Will Grayson/Will Grayson by John Green & David Levithan, The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan. 
    7.And cos my Friday nights are so hardcore :P I started Will Grayson with a hot chocolate and the new Glee songs from next Tuesday’s ‘Michael’ episode. Nerd heaven!
    8.Elle arrived on Saturday morning and I think this might be the last in my subscription :( Alexa Chung is on the cover [for the 3rd time I believe], don’t her legs just go on forever!
    9.Also pretty happy it came with Soap & Glory’s Thick and Fast Mascara. I’ve been dying to try some of the make up from this range for ages.

    It’s been an odd week. The first half was pretty chilled, I only had to prep for my last assessed presentation and sort out some placement applications again. Thursday was spent gossiping with two friends from my old theatre group over pizza. Then Friday was my final trip into Uni for January exam period, I got caught in a hailstorm and was wearing ballet flats…not happy. Then this weekend has pretty much been spent catching up on blogs, sorting out my iTunes library and getting ready to start Semester 2 of University. 
    If I’m honest I’ll be happy to actually have some routine in my life again, even if it means studying and lots of stress. I can’t seem to be productive when I’m just stuck at home doing nothing for a month lol.
  • Pure nostalgia: Christian Dior Spring 2012 Couture Collection

    Images via Style.com

    The Spring 2012 Couture collections hit the runways around the world this week and as stunning as each collection was there was one that caught my eye for all the right reasons. Bill Gaytten’s second collection for the Christian Dior was simply stunning.   

    Images via Style.com

     It was a collection for the modern Grace Kelly in every woman, with flashes of Mad Men-esque inspiration, every look screamed of a more glamorous era. From the elbow length gloves to full skirted dresses and retro hair, everything was just so…chic! 

    Images via Style.com

    As well as a good dose of vintage nostalgia, Dior’s final few looks were dramatic. Think bare flesh subtley hidden under sheer fabric and red carpet worthy princess gowns. I tip my hat to you Mr Gaytten for producing such a breathtaking collection.

    Who I want to wear it…Dita Von Tesse, Christina Hendricks, Dianna Agron, Anne Hathaway, Rooney Mara & Mila Kunis
  • Wishlist Item…

    Bow Back Gems Dress [Light Blue denim]
    Mulberry
    £650 from Mulberry.com
    It was such a dull and rainy day here in the UK today so I thought I’d try cheer myself up by finding a very Summer-y wishlist item. I love all the light blue that’s around for S/S12 and after seeing Jennifer Lawrence in this shade while announcing the Oscar nominations today I hit up the internet and found this pretty little Mulberry dress. It would be just perfect to sit around in the park sipping lemonade once the sun appears!