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Tag: 2012

  • Hair Inspiration: The Faux Bob

    [Images via Zimbio 1 & 2]
    Something a little different! 
    You guys should know by now that I can’t resist a big ol’ movie premiere. So when the cast of the Dark Knight Rises arrived in London this week, I was on hitting up my favourite gossip sites to get a glimpse of the red carpet style. But whilst everyone was gawping at Anne Hathaway her lovely glittering gown, I took note of the gorgeous Marion Cotillard. Not only was her styling choices on point, but her hairstyle really caught my attention. 
    Marion usually sports long dark locks either loose or swept up into a chignon, but she went for volume in an amazing faux bob. 
    If you remember, I made the New Year’s Resolution to experiment with my hairstyles and this one seems like one for me to try out now that my hair’s grown out.
    [Images sourced via Pinterest]
    The faux bob is a surprisingly popular style on the red carpet. Normally curled and paired with retro styling [a la Taylor Swift] or a messy alternative to the more formal up-do. It’s perfect for those who are longing to try out the shorter hairstyle but aren’t quite brave enough to go for the chop yet!
    I’ve browsed around YouTube for a while for a decent tutorial and have embedded two of my favourites, one for a more ‘everyday’ look and the other for nights out. 
    So what do you think? Will you be giving this look a go?

    Keep on wishing…
    R.xoxo

  • Wishlist Item[s]…Comic-al Jumpers

    ‘Ka-Pow’ Pullover & ‘The Break Up’ Sweater
    by 3.1 Philip Lim
    From Shopbop & Net-A-Porter
    [Images sourced via Pinterest, Karen Gillan Comic Con photo:via Zimbio]

    After a weekend of watching the goings on at San Diego Comic Con from my computer screen and getting pretty obsessed with the new The Amazing Spiderman film, the lure of the nerdy comic book world has definitely seeped onto my fashion blog. I completely fell for Karen Gillan’s 3.1 Philip Lim jumper that she wore for the Dr Who panel. I knew as soon as I saw it I had to go on the search for more. I love ‘The Break Up’ design too and have actually owned a similar t-shirt in the past. Both of these are wonderfully quirky and perfect for slouching around…reading comic books of course! 

    Keep on wishing…
    R.xoxo

  • This Week…

    15.07.2012

    What I wore: Cardigan, brogues, ring & jeggings [New Look], Top [Zara], Necklace [Accessorize]
    – Finishes off ‘Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares’ by David Levithan & Rachel Cohn – Me & my friend’s traditional Filipino outfits – Dancing at our town’s local Cultural Festival – Chinese dragon – Muddy boots – Watching some of the other performers – RAIN! =( – Watched The Amazing Spiderman in 3D – Found this amusing, on a poster for Magic Mike – Lunchtime reading – Started reading Elegance by Kathleen Tessaro – Painting my nails…- The finished product – Movie day & pizza with friends – Lunch break at work – 
    Follow me on Instagram @rcagz for my photo diary

    Soundtrack: Newsies Original Broadway Cast – Carrying the banner

    Despite the absolutely horrendous weather here in the UK, I’ve had a pretty good week. As I said in my last post I was at my town’s local Cultural Mela Festival, helping out with the traditional Filipino dance my mum organised. The whole day was great even if it did seem to downpour every other hour and I did manage to get a little sickly towards the end. 
    The rest of the week has been spent getting back to reading and planning my Camp Nano novel, as well as obsessively geeking out over The Amazing Spiderman, the Newsies soundtrack and Comic Con spoilers for Glee and Dr Who. I did have some friend’s over on Friday who I used to do musical theatre with, it was so nice just catching up with all the drama and generally pigging out over horror films and RENT. 
    I also tried out my Models Own Nail art pens, which I’m terrible at using at the moment. Definitely need to learn how to have steady hands.
    I’m also on my two week countdown till my placement starts. I’m generally really excited but nerves really hit me the other day and I really need to get organising travel, admin and a working wardrobe too. 
    Finally, I’ve also now have a page if you’re interested in PR/Ad spots on my blog. It’s the tab at the top of the page, just send me over an email if you’re interested. 

    Keep on wishing…
    R.xoxo