Author: Ria

  • Review | Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Palette

    WNW eyeshadow palette
    Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Palette (5 pan) ‘The Naked Truth’
    Wet n’ Wild is a brand I’ve pop up on multiple blogs and vlogs, usually when a Brit blogger has raided CVS in the States for a bargain. I actually stumbled upon these in the beauty section of the Duane Reade by my hotel and picked a palette up on a whim, but boy oh boy am I glad I did!
    Wet n’ Wild preach high quality at low cost and the only brand I can think of likening them to here in the UK would be something like Rimmel or maybe Boots’ No7 range.

    WNW eyeshadow back WNW eyeshadow swatch light WNW eyeshadow swatch dark
    The palette I picked up is part of their 5 pan eyeshadow collection, which conveniently gives you an almost step by step process of where each shade should sit for a full look. I went for a pretty standard palette of nudes and browns called ‘The Naked Truth’, but it would be very easy to mix and match these shades with the others in the range and comes in at around $3-4 (depending on where you pick it up). 
    For me this palette hits all the right notes. The texture is buttery soft, it blends remarkably well, and the pigmentation is fantastic. I seriously haven’t come a palette like it at such a low price in a very long time. The downside is it isn’t stocked in the UK – for all you American lovelies can luckily grab them in most drugstores! – though a quick Google comes up with some official eBay sellers, some bits and pieces on Amazon or smaller online stockists that ship Internationally. 
    Fingers crossed they get a bit more popular so Superdrug or Boots can start bringing them over the Pond!
    Or….you can enter my current giveaway and win a similar mini palette all for yourself! :P Better be quick though, the giveaway ends 30th July! 
  • Diploma-Ready Dresses | Graduation Appropriate Dresses

    Graduation is so hard to dress for! On one hand you need an outfit that will still look great under those billowing grad gowns, but you also need something that will stand out on it’s own once you’ve finished the official ceremony!

    Never fear! If you’re struggling for a last minute outfit, here are 3 fail-safe dress styles to search for that will look great on the day…

    graduation-minimalist

    Low key but high impact | The minimalist look is very on trend at the moment and it’s easy to see why. Single colour or colour blocked dresses are a good choice if you’re after a dress you can dress up or down, depending on how formal or informal your ceremony is. To keep this look interesting add a statement necklace – think chunky jewels or a layered boho styles.

    graduation-business pencil dresses

    Smart but chic | You’re a graduate who means business and ready to take on the world, so reach for a dress that reflects your new Sandberg-esque attitude. The ‘pencil’ dress is simple yet super flattering, so you really can’t go wrong with any of these. And when you’ve finished up with graduation, you’ll be able to break this out for those all important post-grad interviews and around the office of your first big adult-world too.

    graduation-printed dresses

    Popping prints | This style is all about giving people something extra to look at in between the folds of your dark ceremonial gowns. Florals are a safe bet especially for Summer ceremonies, but bold geometric or photographic prints are also all the rage right now too. And for an extra something to make this look stand out, contrast your dress colour with the colour of your grad gown.

    Whatever you choose, the key is comfort. Graduation is big day and it’ll be a long day, so make sure you’re in something that’ll make you look and feel great!

    R.xoxo
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  • Wishlist | Summer Sale Picks

    Summer-sale-picks-2014
    boots, Topshop//skirt, River Island//ring set, Urban Outfitters//coin necklace, H&M//maxi dress, Monki//shorts, Miss Selfridge//floral dress, Monki//patent handbag, Topshop//crop top, H&M//heels, ASOS

    Back to regular programming ;) and I’m lusting over some fast fashion pieces at even cheaper prices. Summer sales are all over the shop (har de har), so I’ve done some snooping online and picked out some of my favourites I’ve spotted.

    Despite not heading to any festivals any time soon I always get swept away with the boho trend that rolls around every year – must be my inner hipster or something – so maxis, florals and desert boots (to wear with floaty dresses) do make an appearance. One the opposite end of the scale, I’m loving the minimalist trends that are now becoming more prominent on the high street, shown here in the form of patent accessories and block coloured clothing.

    R.xoxo
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