EPIC ASOS Spring 2014 HAUL!

I am not proud, but not ashamed enough to not put this up on the itnernet for everyone to see.
But there was a huge hiccup in my brain, and essentially I just stole money from myself, threw it at the internet and lots of beautiful dresses, trousers and jumpers popped out at me. It was quite magical really.

The 8 minutes and 55 seconds are well justified, I manage to cram a lot in!

Just in case you see anything that you just love and have to have it for yourself, here are the links to aaaaalll ASOS goodies in order!- snap 'em up before they're gone!

Pink Crop Trousers: http://www.asos.com//Asos/Asos-Crop-Trousers/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2796761

Floral Jacquard Trousers: http://www.asos.com//ASOS/ASOS-Trousers-in-Floral-Jacquard/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2798998

Lipsy Strapless Black Dress: http://www.asos.com//Lipsy/Lipsy-Plunge-Neck-Bandeau-Mini-Dress-With-Frill-Hem/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2979831

Black Dress with Laddered Back: http://www.asos.com//Motel/Motel-A-Line-Dress-With-Laddered-Back/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3117422

Floral Long Sleeved Dress: http://www.asos.com//ASOS/ASOS-Skater-Dress-With-Button-Through-In-Floral-With-Long-Sleeves/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3386637

Denim and Rose Print Strappy Sundress: http://www.asos.com//Asos/Asos-Strappy-Back-Sundress-In-Rose-Spot-Print/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3019602

Really Boring Pencil Skirt: http://www.asos.com//Asos/Asos-Belted-Pencil-Skirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2470474

Blue Shirt with Pink Lace Heart: http://www.asos.com//Love/Love-Shirt-With-Lace-Heart-Back-Detail/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3476042

Colour Block Dress Navy/Burgundy: http://www.asos.com//Closet/Closet-Colourblock-Dress-With-Fluted-Hem/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3256132

Black Skirt with Peplum hem: http://www.asos.com//ASOS/ASOS-Mini-Skirt-With-Peplum-Hem-in-Ponte/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3505075

Teddy Bear Coat: http://www.asos.com//Asos/Asos-Longline-Teddy-Faux-Fur-Coat/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3138163

Champagne and Navy Embellished Dress: http://www.asos.com//Little-Mistress/Little-Mistress-Shift-Dress-with-Embellished-Shoulders/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3117514

Black Peplum skirt (That is a little on the crazy side) http://www.asos.com//ASOS/ASOS-Scuba-Peplum-Hem-Mini-Skirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3597308

Polka dot strappy top: http://www.asos.com//ASOS/ASOS-Swing-Cami-Top-with-Spot-Print/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3480683

Lilac scallop edge shorts: http://www.asos.com//Asos/Asos-Shorts-With-Scallop-Hem/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3492576

Fruit Tee: http://www.asos.com//Asos/Beach-London-For-Asos-Thomas-Slater-Fruits-T-Shirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3349371

How to make yourself feel better on a sick day

I'm still sick, so I woke up feeling super groggy so made myself a blueberry smoothie containing just blueberries and water. To drench out the blemishes and general redness on my face I had to bleach out the photo like this:

My jumper! In case you were wondering is from Forever21 and it was in the sale so It's probably not available in every branch

I ended up feeling much better because although I had to do some food shopping, my cupboards really were empty and dragging myself out of bed I was delighted to come across a sale at Gap which led to two striped garments coming home with me

I love me some mint green stripes! Especially long sleeved tops because I've given up all hope on being able to wear short sleeves in England ever again! These were £5.99 each!

Then.. I found a pretty blouse in forever 21. I love how it has the interesting criss cross pattern across sort of just below the collarbone, it just hits in a classy and feminine place and while I may not get to wear it in this country I have high hopes that I can wear it overseas!

So I felt a bit better, then I got home and I think I had overdone it because now I just feel quite dreadful and slightly worse than this morning I think- never mind, it was probably worth it to come home with these beauties!

Pretty Pastel Nails

I treated myself to a new set of acrylic nails, and when the lady asked me what I wanted I said a ranbow! Then I specified pastel, and I was so delighted with the results!

All the polishes were OPI but as for names... I really don't know, I'm usually much more of a Barry M nail polish wearer.

They make me feel so happy to look at, it's like having ice cream dripping from my finger tips!
I think they'll chip off pretty soon though, I'm quite tough on my hands.

The colours make my pastel rings looks so much cuter, and I love the way that the acrylic makes the nail look thick, does that make sense? It makes them look more yummy and plastic-fantastic!

Just call me Babysitter!

What cool crazy and wild-child things do I get up to on a Sunday?
Babysitting is the answer!
It was not crazy, or particularly cool and was actually kind of dull!
I think I prefer babysitting when the baby is in bed, because then it's more just a case of 'sitting' haha!

Here's a little looky at my babysitting attire and (lack of) makeup!

Cupcake bag! It's from ebay but it's for kiddies hence the eeny weeny size of it

My favourite mint jeans from H&M and white matching pumps from Next

Pink Slush Puppy hoodie from truffleshuffle.com but it really old so I don't know if they sell it anymore but maybe someone is selling one on ebay!

Living it up on a Sunday woop woop!

Pastels- NEXT!

I love and adore the pastels thing going on this Spring, it's pretty rare that I ever jump into a fashion trend head first as fashion dates so fast, but pastel colours are just completely irresistable to me and before I  know it I have a whole pastel rainbow going on!
So here's my pastel favourites from my wardrobe

Pink pastel skinny jeans from Next £18

...and they were soo comfy I got the lilac from there too, same price

Mint ones (my personal favourite) are more super-skinny and the best colour! from H&M they were a present from my sister so I don't know the price!

 Polka dot mint blouse from Next, also kids section priced at around £16-£18 I can't remember!

Black shoesies are not very -fresh- so I go for white pumps the same kinda colour as this shirt collar
I got a mint scarf it came from Brick Lane market and cost something like 50p! Wee!

To top it all off.. a vanilla cake bag! Yum

Stars in my eyes!

Galaxy and space prints have been popular for a while now.
What's great about them is that lot's of the colours in the galaxy and outer space are pastel coloured which makes them bang on trend for this Spring, but the mixture of silky fabrics and inky blues for the night sky dress up pastel colours to stop them looking too innocent and day time and to jazzle it up a little!

Here's my favourite galaxy products:

These leggings are so fun and delicious! They're from Blackmilkclothing.com, Black Milk sells amazing clothing but it's pretty much all the stuff of dreams for me so I just browse and drool!

This top is so fun and perfect with some casual shorts and little booties andd... it's much more purse friendly at £9.95 from here good ol' eBay!

If you're not into the colours in galaxy prints then maybe these are your thing, they sure are mine!
Mostly because they GLOW IN THE DARK!

These would be so fun on a night out, and it's a sure way to have everyone looking at your pegs!

Available from here

If you're snazzy with a sewing machine you can craft something beautiful from this, I kind of fancy a fabric cuff from this beautiful stuff! Available from here

Orr..... if you hate everything here and think stars belong in the sky and not on clothes then you just might love love love one of my favourite Apps to date 'Star Walk'

It's incredibly beautiful, and it shows you the stars above you, it gives you facts and incredible 'pictures of the day' from our universe; minus the complex language and scary astronomy chat.

It's relaxing to look at before I fall asleep. It makes me feel a lot of wonderment and is grounding to realise how immensely huge the universe is; it's a comfort not to worry about the little things and let them deal with themselves in a world as big as ours.

P.S Remember tomorrow is Earth Day and Origins are giving away free products! Check my post on April 1st for more details!

Ice cream in your eye!

Here's a breakdown of a look I've been wearing a lot for daytime-Springtime
I call it my 'ice cream' look!

This is how it goes:

1. I cut the crease on my eye with a deep berry purple and blend this onto the lid.
2. I dab the inner half of my eye with a cotton candy pink
3. I dab the outer corner with a lilac and bend them together to make a nice gradient
4. I use a sweet yellow Vanilla colour on my browbone
5. I use chcocolate brown pencil liner on the top lashes and bring it down to the bottom a little way
6. Finish with some black mascara

For the rest of the face:
Bare Escentuals foundation- it's light, doesnt sweat off and has SPF
A pink blush on the apples of my cheeks
Sunkissed bronzing powder in the hollows of my cheeks

Spring/Summer nail polish

As the weather gets a little warmer and we all wear our sandals and flip flops, it's more important than ever that toesies get polished up like our nails.

Pastel colours (think lavendars, mint greens, butter yellows) are all
IN IN IN!
and even if you're not much of a 'nail trend' person (I'm not, I jsut buy what catches my eye)

no one can say no to these delicious colours!

I just want to pour them on my ice cream!

YUM-A-DE-DOO
P.S if you buy them from boots they are 3 for the price of 2! Yay!

Ice Cream Sunday!

There were a lot of things 'ice cream' about today... and it's a Sunday/Sundae - d'ya get it? Haha...

Ice cream makeup- pale pink, raspberry pink and purple with a vanilla colour on the brow bone!

Ice cream coloured top, with delicious looking bows

Ice cream coloured jeans- these are my delicious lilac pair!

Ice cream coloured jacket (you can get blue ice cream, right?) from Harajuku at TK Maxx

Vanilla coloured shoes!

Sprinkles to top it all off!

Ice cream coloured sky tonight- this simply must signify sweet dreams! And an even sweeter week to follow

Sweet, melty, dreamy dreams!

First bloom of Spring!

I'm very relieved to be able to finally upload my first makeup tutorial for spring.
It's very beautiful and understated- and blue is one of the freshest colours that there is (except for maybe a lime green)
So we most definately should put it on our eyes to signify the new season.

I especially love this look for the afternoon/evening- garden parties and Spring Flings and all other shenanigans that one might get up to on Spring nights!



Let me know if you'll 'dare to wear' a blue eye this Spring- even if you wear blue all the time!

Tuesday Fresh Makeup!

Today I decided to go for a pretty sky blue on my eyes as it was a beautiful sunny day (I was way too hot in my white thick cardigan!)

On the face:
Laura Mercier Moisturising foundation
Blusher from MAC shade Mocha
Bronzer and highlighter Bobbi Brown shimmer brick
Bare Minerals Mineral Veil Finishing Powder

On the eyes:
Shroom MAC all over the lid
Steel Blue from Maybelline Eye Studio in shade Shiny Nude #70 with MAC Fix Plus on outer half of eyelid
Matte Black in the crease blended to 'dampen' the blue and make it less bright
Black Eyeliner along top lashline (really thin amount)
White eyeliner on the waterline
Black Mascara

On the lips:
MAC pencil in shade Dervish
Bare Minerals lipgloss in shade Destiny

Floral Thursday

There's a spring in my step and a smell of springtime in the air!
So today I show you what I'm going to wear!
(hey that rhymes!)

 

For makeup:

Moisturiser on my cheeks

Primer on my nose, chin and forhead

Concealer under my eyes and under my nose

Well Dressed by Mac on my cheeks

Brown eyeliner on my waterline

Vaseline on my lips

Brow pencil

I wanted to feel fresh so I was wearing really light makeup- and it felt good!
Sometimes it's nice to go almost bare with your makeup!

For clothes:

Shirt: Floral shirt from New Look (But I got it from Red Cross charity shop for £3.50- woo!)
Bottom: I'm wearing a black pencil skirt from H&M- gotta love springtime formal-ish wear and opaque black tights

Jewellery:

Wooden and plastic beaded bracelet duo, also from New Look around 2 years ago!