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Tag: 2014

  • Haul | A Touch Of Monochrome

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    Because who can resist a little shopping spree when there’s free shipping right? Partly in line with my 2014 Style Resolutions I’m going back to basics and making sure I have some decent wardrobe staples that I can keep a hold off for seasons to come. Sometimes you need a touch of monochrome to form the backdrop to those everyday outfits and H&M do some great basics. Their basic tops and slouchy black jumper will be great to throw on in the coming months when my Uni work takes priority over sartorial style choice :P

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  • Beautiful Excess | An Ode To Haute Couture

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    *images via Style . com // featured designers incl Chanel, Atelier Versace, Elie Saab, Christian Dior, Alexis Mabille, Giambattista Valli, Valentino

    It’s that time of year again where the fashion spotlight hits Paris for the couture collections and boy, do I love it! 
    The definition for haute couture is literally ‘high fashion’. With many of the pieces being one of a kind, couture pieces, for me, they’re wearable works of art – and stunning works of art at that! 
    Most of the pieces in these collections are rarely fully translated into looks you can wear day-to-day as they are presented on the catwalk (though certain elements can obviously inspire looks) and there’s a sense of fantasy about every single one of the looks. 
    It’s fashion on steroids. 
    It’s fashion at its most creative. 
    It’s fashion at its most ridiculous.
    It’s fashion at its most beautiful.
    Thoughts on couture? Hit me up with your thoughts below!

  • 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.