The Clothes Edition

Now I know I am pretty much a strictly beauty person on here, but I do really enjoy fashion. I'm not really that adventurous- I have a style and I stick to it pretty much. It's not very often I get sucked into trends but the Monochrome trend has got me all a flutter. This is pretty much what I wear any way so it's nice to see it a bit more readily available. 

I said on twitter the other day that I am LOVING monochrome with a flash of neon chucked in there for good luck and so many of you agreed and I was looking at my wish list last night (I have so many items saved all about the web) and realised how much I am lusting after actually fits into this- so, I decided to make a couple of outfit collages. This are pretty loose and I've tried to make it so that if you don't like monochrome there are some other options in there as well. I am pretty pleased with these. I like the different chooses and I am now lusting after all these things more than ever! 

MONOCHROME EDIT

Neon Beanie| Roll Neck Dress| Neon Chain Bracelet | Western Style Shoes| Black Stripe Jacket| Crochet Side Sundress

So I may have already bought the jacket and bracelet- oops! If I had the money I would be picking up everything off this board. I just love it all! I am really liking the look of the shoes. I have so many pairs of black boots and I feel I need a bit of a change but at £65, it's not something I can afford at the moment. Seriously debating about getting the roll neck dress, what you think? I never thought that would be something that would suit my body shape but I tired a similar one on the other day and it was surprisingly ok!

WHITE SHIRT EDIT

Chain Necklace| Green Biker Jacket| Cross Collar Tips | Green Swing Dress| White Shirt| Black Waffle Dress

Why can't I have an unlimited amount of money?! I love seeing black dresses with white shirts underneath, with a chain necklace- ah the perfection! I have been eyeing up the green jacket and dress on ASOS for so long. I actually have the long sleeve version of the dress in black and grey but this would be perfect to take you through spring and summer as it is so unbelievably comfortable! 

So yes those are a condensed wish list/ outfit boards. 

What trends are you loving at the moment?!

Topshop Make Up | Prime Time Blush

I have been so excited to share this blush with everyone. I have gone a bit blush made recently and this is by far my favourite. I have been reaching for this one pretty much every day. 

I love the formula of this. In the pan it is rather thick but it blends beautifully into the skin and you don't need a lot. It is really pigmented! Although this is a cream on the skin it looks more like a powder. I have been using my stippling brush but this could also be applied with just your fingers.

The staying power of the Topshop blushes are great. The other day I was at  uni all day and went straight out after. This blush did not move! It looked just as fresh in the evening as it did when I first put it on. 

I was a bit unsure when I first picked it up, it looks so bright! and in the swatch below it is really bright. This is a good amount of product but like I said you don't need a lot and it gives just a lovely natural flush to the cheeks. I am not really one for really out there make up and this just works so well for a natural looking complexion. 

This blush is available in selected stores and online here.

It's £6 for 4g 

Like I said before you only need a small amount so this will last a good amount of time. 

Have you tired any of the Topshop make up?

Love 

Miss S 

xxx

Good as Gold

So I may have gone a little beauty mad lately, pretty sure there are more bits but I can't remember them all.  Seems I have gone a bit mad for Topshop make up. Like I said in my post on my first Topshop make up buy I was a little dubious about the range as I find that shops own make up ranges tend to be a bit of a let down. However Topshop's make up range hasn't disappointed me at all so far.

Topshop Highlighter In 'Sunbeam' 

I love this Highlighter, it gives a lovely golden colour it does however require quite a balance! If you apply just a little to much you can be left looking quite shiny. I'm looking forward to using this on holiday to give a lovely sun kissed look. I Think if you layered it up enough it could make an amazing eye shadow, haven't yet tried it but think it would be worth a little try! You can buy it from Topshop here and for £9.00 it is a reasonable price and worth the money.

Topshop Eye Shadow in 'Good as Gold'

I did also buy a eye shadow in 'Good as Gold' and actually looking at the pictures now realising how the highlighter and eye shadow are pretty much the same colour! oh well can never have too much make up.

Left to right: Barefoot, Forget Me Not, Bee's Knees, Gone Fishing, Parma Violet and VIP

And this is my 'little' nail varnish haul. I have tried several different brands for pastel colours and haven't really been impressed with any of them and because I have been so happy with all the other Topshop varnishes I have bought before I thought it would be worth trying the pastel colours.
I LOVE all of these colours and they go on so evenly. I couldn't get a photo that showed the yellow how it actually is. Its a lot lighter and creamy. They are all going to be colours that well see me through the spring and summer and being only £5.00 each you can't really say no!

bareMinerals Original Foundation in 'Light' 

I had heard so much about bareMinerals foundations I couldn't resit trying some out for myself. Even though I got this in 'light' I still found it was to dark for me and clumps together to much to give an even finish, however I don't feel right now that I have a good enough brush to give an informed decision. I'm planning on buying some more Real Technique brushed and and going to give this another go but for now I won't be using it.
I might even try going a bit lighter and getting the 'fair' and see if that suits me better.
For £24.00 it isn't cheap but I think is a very reasonable price for the quality of the product you get. You can buy it here or alternatively if you have a Fenwicks near you, they have a counter that you can get a consultation.

When it comes to painting my nails I'm pretty impatient. Once I'm done I want to be able to just get on without worrying about ruining my nails, so I went into Boots the other week to see if there was anything I could try and I picked up this Pretty Quick 'Nail Drying Spray'  for £2.80 to give a go. Although it did help dry them a little quicker it still wasn't that quick and the spray left an oily residue on my nails and fingers. For £2.80 it is cheap and is a quick fix. It can be bought here.

I had seen on a Blog a review of the Sally Hansen 'Insta-Dri' top coat that said how good it was and actually worked. So when I went to Bluewater the other day and had some vouchers I justcouldn't resit it! and I am so glad I didn't I wish I had found out about this product years ago I could of saved myself SO much time and effort. I love this product. It really does dry in 30 seconds and has an amazing shine to it. I haven't had a varnish on long enough to see if it lasts the whole 10 days it says it should but I have had my current varnish on for a couple days and I have been doing a bit of manual labour in the garden and no chips in sight. Boots are selling this for £5.99 and also really want to try The Miracle cure  as I do have trouble growing my nails.


As you can see from the beginning picture these are only some of the products I got but I still want to try the others out for a bit longer so I can really see if they make a difference.


Is there any products you just can't resist?

               Love

                   Miss S
                        xxxx