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  • January | Insta-life Round Up

    //new scarf + foundation//getting organised with my new Filofax!//Sunday morning//starting a new memory jar for 2014//layers, layers, layers//Monki haul//ootd//Superdrug haul//trying red lips//hipster photo is v. hipster//new DVDs//foggy January mornings//

    Hey ho! Mixing things up again with my little update post – new year, new start and all that shizz!

    I feel like I got flung rather unceremoniously into January thanks to the insane mix of finishing off my hectic Christmas hours at work and starting back at Uni on the 6th. I’m now in my last semester and I’ve barely had time to breathe in between preparing presentations, dissertation and essay writing.
    And top of this is all my blogging bits to contend with too!

    Speaking of which, what better way of reducing stress than adding another blog to run to my list :P yep, three blogs in third year is what I’m attempting…insane right?

    My third blog was launched at the beginning of January and is called Feminist {In Training}. You can read my first post about wanting to start it here and I’ll probably be posting on a mostly sporadic basis on there, but I’m actually really proud of myself for venturing out into this topic, as it’s something I’ve been itching to talk about for a while.

    Oh and don’t forget to also follow Blogger’s Bookshelf too! I’ve set myself a 50 book goal for the year as well as a pledge to read more diversely – as if I didn’t have enough to do right ;)
    Phew so that was just January! D: blimey…2014 eh? Better get cracking then!

    Links to <3
    Rose’s post on carrying less, am also majorly lusting over that H&M bag!
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    UNF stationary posts from Katie (Tattyboots), Michelle (Daisybutter), Erin (E-Elise), Victoria (VIPXO) and Angela (PaperLoveStory). So. Much. Stationary.
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    A fab 60’s inspired eye make-up tutorial from Style Peaches. BRB gotta go brush up on vintage eyeliner flick technique!
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    Amena of Fashionopolis runs down her tips on red carpet awards season blogging. All of these are great but I definitely need to brush up on points 4 and 6!
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    I’ve seen some good reviews of TFIOS, but this is drunken review of TFIOS is by far my favourite review of TFIOS ever.
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    As always Susie, manages to do a write up on the couture collections that is far far superior to mine!
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  • Red Carpet Fashion Round Up | Grammys 2014

    The biggest night in music, the Grammy Awards, was held in L.A. yesterday evening. Though this year’s performances were the talk of the town – Beyonce & Jay Z, the Macklemore wedding ceremony, Pink on a trapeze and Daft Punk/Pharrell/Stevie Wonder mash-up! – my eyes were firmly pressed to the red carpet. Here are some of my highlights of the night…
    Most Dramatic Entrance Award | Katy Perry
    Embodying the full spirit of the Grammys, Katy Perry made quite the entrance on the red carpet wearing a spectacular Valentino Couture gown – straight off the Spring 2014 runway! With its tulle bodice and musical notes printed on the skirt, this was one of the gowns from the collection I was hoping would get worn at some point this year. Katy’s bold personality and purple jewelled accessories really pull the whole ensemble together for me! Bravo!
    Marvellous Metallics Award | Taylor Swift
    Shimmering her way onto the red carpet was the ever sartorially savvy Taylor Swift, wearing a bedazzling Gucci Premiere gown. I love how the gold and silver metallic details on the gown really capture the light so Taylor literally glitters as she moves.
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    The Unexpected Stunner Award | Anna Kendrick
    Anna was a pleasant surprise at the event, wearing a lilac Azzaro gown and futuristic silver accessories. It was a perfect mix of timeless Hollywood style and modern tailoring and accents, and her hair and make-up is gorgeous!
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    Best Dress Baby Bump Award | Ciara
    Mum-to-be Ciara was simply radiant in a golden Emilio Pucci gown. Despite its bodycon style, Ciara keeps the styling sophisticated and simple with loosely waved hair and bronzed make up. 
    Grammys14-Kacey Musgraves
    The Pretty In Pink Award | Kacey Musgraves
    I hadn’t heard of Kacey before the Grammys, but she really stood out as one of the best dressed in her beautiful Armani Prive dress. Layers of tulle, side swept hair and subtle silver jewellery give of a modern day fairy-princess feel that is just enchanting to look at.
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    The ‘Bedazzling & Bold’ Award | Pink
    Bringing in a welcome pop of colour, Pink, went for a sleek red-hot look on the night. Her Johanna Johnson gown works so well with her athletic body and her small silver accessories add a touch of elegance.Grammys14-Foxes
    Best of British Award | Foxes
    There was a very distinct lack of Brit-cool this year, so I was thrilled to see Foxes (aka Louisa Rose Allen) on the red carpet last night. What was even better was that she wore bold, geometric print Vivienne Westwood too! Despite the impressive pattern, it’s the draping around the shoulders that caught my eye.
    Grammys14-Sara Barielles
    The Haute Hippie Award | Sara Barielles
    Sara is proving herself to be one of the women I anticipate at award shows and she didn’t let me down here! First off there’s her feathered Blumarine dress, then there’s her exciting choice of coral clutch and matching peep-toes, and finally her self proclaimed ‘Katniss Everdeen-inspired’ hair. The whole look is both stylish and so much fun!
    Grammys14-Kelly Osbourne
    No #1 Reporter Award | Kelly Osbourne
    Usually on the other side of the red carpet line and critiquing the celebrities looks, this time Kelly captured my attention in this dark Badgley Mischka dress with embellished shoulders. I’ve not been a fan of her purple bob, but this Wintour-esque cut and accompanying purple jewels – including a purple cross from her Dad Ozzy! – add even more drama to the gothic ensemble.
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    The ‘You Can Call Me Queen B’ Award | Beyonce
    Beyonce, unfortunately missed out on the red carpet to get ready for her incredible opening performance with Jay-Z. But she did change into this sexy sheer Michael Costello for the press room afterwards. The entire body of the gown is embroidered with white floral motifs and daring peek-a-boo cut outs. Finished off with a bold red lip and messy bob cut, little else was needed when you wear a showstopper like this!
    Who were your favourites from the night?

    R.xoxo
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  • Review | Revlon Lip Butter ‘Candy Apple’

    Revlon Lip Butter 'Candy Apple' Revlon Lip Butter 'Candy Apple' 2 Revlon Lip Butter 'Candy Apple' swatches
    Revlon Lip Butter (‘Candy Apple’), £7.99 (currently £5, Superdrug)
    I started using these Revlon Lip Butters during time when pretty much every single blogger was hyping it up. Back then I only stuck to the nude or pink pigmented shades, but whilst killing time before I got the bus I decided to treat myself and go a little outside my comfort zone (plus it was on offer!). I’m gonna write more about the pigment than the actual lip butter itself – because I’m sure you’ve seen enough reviews about how creamy and moisturising the formula is! 
    As someone who doesn’t wear lipsticks/lip balms very often, the colour from the tube is pretty daunting looking. The outer packaging itself has a more burnt orange tone, with the actual stick a more traditional warm toned red. So, you can imagine I was thankful that this was a more sheer than I expected. Top left swatch is the pigment straight on, the right is after a couple of swipes, so if you’re after a balm that gives you a vivid pop of colour this probably isn’t for you. If, however, you’re like me and pretty under-experienced when it comes to wearing red lips then this is a nice starter product to get you on your way.