Desire for Public Desire

I'm currently buzzing over a new website called Public Desire, it's got fresh new  interesting styles at super low prices. I'm feeling the thigh high boot trend at the moment, and Public desire have some cool ones. I love the laced boots above ! I also really like the whole laced up high heel trend. Everyone from Kylie Jenner to Gigi Hadid is wearing them, I have my eye on some Balmain ones (in my dreams) but for now I'm investing in the Public desire equivalent!

Faux suede pumps
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Zipper boots
 - publicdesire.co.uk

Black strappy sandals
 publicdesire.co.uk

Cutout shoes
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Every Feeling of Friday

 

Red shirt / NIKE high top shoes / Mark's Graphia Calculator - Solar-pwered with clip,  imm Living Barber USB

Almost the weekend , here is a relaxed but stylish take on my Friday .

Monday

It's cold it's rainy it's 4 degrees outside and it's Monday . I associate all these words with the term JEANS so ....

 

 Here's some inspiration to embrace it all in style . 

 

A Crush On Tartan

 

 

This season Tartan is Back : Carpe Diem . Above are some outfits I put together . Whilst browsing through many a Topshop outfit I found this truly inspirational and hilarious sequence of Tartan rules . Here it is ....




Cast your mind back to 1995 – in a time when Valley girls were Californian, (not like, Welsh) – Cher, Dionne and Tai introduced us to ‘makeovers’, ‘buyer’s remorse’ and ‘Baldwins’.
So much more than just your A typical teen drama, Clueless made a totally important cultural impact for decades to come – changing our vocabulary and the way we dress.
Adapted from Jane Austen’s Emma –  it made Brittany Murphy and Alicia Silverstone household names and gave us all the tartan we’ve ever dreamed of. The Scots may have invented the fabric, but it was the girls of Beverley Hills High who made it their own. Mis matched, colourful, co-ordinated – bliss.
Now as fashion short circuits back to the ‘90s and there’s more plaid, tartan and check on the streets than you can shake a stick at, let’s re-visit what Cher & co taught us about how to wear it:

1: Be fearless, tartan is not to be worn sporadically

2: Think matchy matchy, i.e. tartan on tartan on tartan.



 

3: Coordinate head-to-toe tartan with your best friend’s head-to-toe tartan.

 

4. Work out in tartan.

 

 

5: Tartan is acceptable for both AM and PM.

 

New Year , New Nike's New You

So its New Year .... new diet , new fitness regime , new you , new boyfriend , new clothes , new, new , new , new . EVERY YEAR . Anyway this new year I am actually embracing the whole New Year Nonsense after a highly calorific Christmas .

 
Christmas cake , Christmas cookies , Christmas calories - Horrifying !

 I am starting a Sugar Detox - you can eat anything and everything that doesn't contain added sugar . Fruit is allowed of course but all the other stuff is strictly off limits . There is such a thing called sugar withdrawal symptoms that can lead to craving , fatigue and depression but its only for a week and you can kill all the supposed symptoms with eating many other natural delicious foods . After all is it really good for you to have all those chemicals in your body ?  See you in a week with these results !
What is the point of killing the calories if your lounging about on sofa all day doing no exercise . You don't get off that easy . Above are my favourite Nike Air Max's . They are great to power walk in and are super stylish . Did I mention how unbelievably comfy they are ? They might even give you some inspiration to get fit .  Below is an outfit I have paired them with for a casual look after the gym or going out .

Best of luck and Happy New Year !

 

eos

They are organic , they are flavoured and keep your pout ever so soft , they smell amazing and they are all that a girl could ever ask for .
The packaging is sleek , the scent is sweet however the American prices really good  (I have seen them for $2.99, which I is about £1.80). However, since they are hard to come by in the United Kingdom, prices are a little crazy. However if you are willing to pay £14 on amazon for one of these beauty's you won't regret it !

Eos lip treatment / Eos lip treatment / Eos lip treatment / Beauty product / Eos lips makeup,

In Space , Time and Metallics

Glow like an Alien in Space and Time and Metallics .
A bit of Saturday night inspiration for you .

Cynthia Rowley waist dress £255 / Slip on boots, £120 / Chain purse £185 / Wildfox Couture sunglasses  £110/ Nail polish

Cow Print Shirt

This Cow Print Top from Topshop <3 I was so fond of it I had to put it in an outfit !
I saw this Micheal Kors Bag in Miami and just fell in love . IT IS PERFECT (and also £995) .

Topshop top / Monki jean shorts, $41 / Zara pumps / Michael Kors tote bag / The Row sunglasses / Le Labo fragrance, $240

Lavander Sky

There's no denying it: Arresting shades of bright orchid, mauve, plum and eggplant are delivering purple power to us . It's definitely a bold, get-you-noticed look, but it's also a super-fresh take on the requisite browns and berries we all see eeeeevery autumn. So, if there's one trend on its way to luring you in, this is it!

Eyes: Whether you go with shimmery lavender effect or a dramatic pigmented plum, try any of these tools for casting a purple gaze.

Vera Wang perfume, $72 / MAC Cosmetics / Clinique face cleanser / Clinique face cleanser / Origins beauty product, $37 / Pixi quilted cosmetic bag / Essie cream nail polish / NARS Cosmetics nail polish / NARS Cosmetics eyeshadow / Clinique eyeshadow / Benefit eyeshadow / Stila glitter eyeshadow / Urban Decay makeup primer, $13 / MAC Cosmetics shimmer eyeshadow, $27 / NARS Cosmetics lips makeup, $30 / Clinique eyeshadow / Lipstick Queen lipstick / Bobbi Brown Cosmetics purple lip gloss / Urban Decay lip pencil / Tarte eyeshadow / Clinique eye shadow / NARS Cosmetics lips makeup / Flirt lip gloss / Urban Decay false eyelash, $18

Betsey Johnson SS/14 NYFW

Getting a daily dose of Pretty, Hip Hop, Rock and Roll is a must for Spring 2014 because Betsey Johnson advised it .

The models walked down with cotton candy pink hair to the soundtrack of "Pretty in Pink". Ice blue, grey lipstick with matching eyeshadows. All the models wore large hoop earrings, chains and two finger rings with a simple "Betsey" going across.

Key style points:

Dose of Pretty: soft pale pink, ruffles, floral dresses and fluffy tulle dresses in white or pink.

Dose of Hip Hop: white on white , leopard prints, fingerless gloves, tulle

Dose of Rock n' Roll: attitude, black on black, encrusted sunnies with some bling.
 
I LOVED watching this show It was pure Over The Top Fashion fabulousity  .

Betsey Johnson yellow scarve / Home decor

London Fashion Week - Burberry Prorsum Spring 2014

 
 
 
 
 
I loved Burberry at London Fashion show . The 'macaron colors' made  for a sweet collection with no hard edges . The English lace was everywhere and it worked well.
Burberrys outerwear featured beautiful lilac and mint lace coatdresses, some of them cinched with thick bejeweled belts or adorned here and there with sparkling rosettes.

After a few seasons of studs, buckles, and the rest .... this soft sugary collection is much welcomed !

Above is my outfit inspiration

 

Temperley London white polka dot blouse / L K Bennett skirt,  / Steve Madden strap heel sandals / Burberry shoulder bag

LDN FASHION WEEK

Now that fashion week is over I'm going to be posting my favourite highlights , shows and more !
 I must say I particularly fell in love with these Chanel Bags !

What was your favourite part of LFW ?

Proenza Schouler long black sweater / Lanvin navy skater skirt, $2,510 / H&M leopard print flat shoes, $24

Enjoy ...

Purple and black love

This week I'm in love with this shirt from romwe.com and it's only £18 !
This is what I would pair it with ...

What do you think?

 

Sheer blouse / Black top, £24/ Skinny jeans, £20 / Ash black boots, £320 / Black handbag, £58 / ASOS bracelet charm, £5.50  / Emilio Pucci black band ring / Illesteva acetate glasses, £130

Backpacks , Brouges and Back to School

From Backpacks to Brogues be ready for back to school . Keep it simple , sleek and stylish with these key monochrome pieces . They will match most of your wardrobe and be essential items in term time !

Zara booties / ASOS wingtip brogue, $54 / Akira Black Label black bag / ASOS leather flap bag / Vintage black handbag, $15 / Kate Spade engraved jewelry / Round circle sunglasses / Topshop lipstick / Topshop eyeliner / Topshop black nail polish, $11 / Black clock / Sagaform PET water bottle with cap, $27 / Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen Wallet Black (4 Sizes), $7.53 / Pencils of Promise Sponsor a Classroom Pencil

 

FIVE Minute Makeup - SCHOOL MORNINGS

Not that I'm trying to remind you school Is just around the corner but , here is my 5-Minute Makeup routine for a fresh NO MAKEUP natural beauty look . With of course BareMinerals (My absolute favourite skin product ) . Nothing is worse than a caked on face of makeup and dripping eyeliner so for Autumn go natural !

Lancôme tinted moisturizer / Le Métier de Beauté translucent face powder / NARS Cosmetics , $33 / Bare Escentuals makeup / Bobbi Brown Cosmetics blush / Hourglass Cosmetics tinted moisturizer / Bobbi Brown Cosmetics mascara / Le Métier de Beauté powder brush / Topshop mascara / Ilia skincare / Luminaze face care

Back To School

You know It's been an amazing summer when 10 weeks feels like 10 days .
The 1st of September is fast approaching and  knowing that you need to start to pack , bulk buy , and shop for bags , tights ,coats , uniform and the rest . I have put together a bright light (admittedly pink) back to school outfit .

 

     

Monki crop top, $40 / RED Valentino coat / Theory black a line mini skirt / Topshop white hosiery / H&M ballet flat shoes, $12 / Ribbon hair bow / Witchery patent leather belt, $22

Inspiration for a Black Tie Affair

I got asked 'what should I wear to a black tie event' and so here is some inspiration ! 

Stuart Weitzman sandals / NARS Cosmetics shiny lip gloss, $30 / NARS Cosmetics cream blush / Leiber fragrance

Stuart Weitzman sandals / NARS Cosmetics shiny lip gloss, $30 / NARS Cosmetics cream blush / Leiber fragrance

 

Emilio Pucci long black evening gown, $2,295 / Emilio Pucci high heel stiletto / Emilio Pucci leather satchel / Emilio Pucci black necklace / Emilio Pucci necklace / Kevyn Aucoin palette eyeshadow / Clarins mineral powder makeup, $73 / Les Parfums De Rosine perfume fragrance / Christian Dior lip treatment, $31 / Sia industrial home decor, $38 / Lanigan Black and Silver Plenair Style Frame

 

 shoes, $655 / Sergio Rossi clutch / Silver earrings, $31 / Gucci fragrance, $100

Everyday Glamour.

Put on some red lipstick and live a little

How To Mix Highstreet And Designer

Today I went for a smart ,chic ,simple sophisticated outfit that looks expensive but with the T-Shirt for £22 and the skirt for £18 - BARGIN . However this outfit looks like it does because the expense is invested in the accessories (CELINE BAG) as well as the big shades and statement necklace paired  with a matching iphone . I love a bit of mix and match because if you mix high street and designer you will never know if it is high street as long as you get the pairings right .

The key point to mixing high street and designer is that you buy one highlight designer piece like this Celine bag . Make sure that it is so beautiful it's worth every penny . Many High street shops are basically producing fabulous versions of the designer looks we see on catwalks and can be produced in  less than 2 weeks . When I go into shops I very often see Prada and Gucci repeated a lot !

With such a beautiful REAL bag and an equally as beautiful take on the real runway stuff you will look a million dollars .

And that is how to Mix High street and designer .

White tee / Maxi skirt, £22 , £18/ Christian Louboutin black satin pumps / CÉLINE bag, £3025 / Curb chain necklace / £16 Hermès hat / Victoria Beckham glasses / Iphone case / Calvin Klein foundation, £15 / L'Oréal Paris voluminous mascara, £13

 

 case . 

Meow

Brian Lichtenberg , $155 / J Brand skinny jeans / BDG platform shoes / Karen Walker metal case

After a while away , I'm back blogging ! With a new name and new Fashion Angle .

This week I am loving 'Feline Meow' Jumpers . They are a take on 'Celine Paris ' Jumpers but personally I think these are much cuter !

The weather this weekend is a little bit rubbish for Summer so this lightweight jumper paired with jeans and some bright wedge Flatforms = perfect chilled but stylish weekend outfit .

This Summer I think that the pastelly colours are creeping back in and I particularly like these ones from Butter London.