Leggings - Are they Actually Acceptable ?

Let's cut to the chase here: Leggings are not trousers. Do not treat them as such, do not pretend that they're more opaque than they actually are, and do not, under any circumstances, sport them with just a tank top. Leggings operate in their own world, and you need to abide by their set of rules. Cover the butt. Don't go for anything shiny.

It can't be denied, however, that leggings are comfy, warm, and everything you want to wear after the temperatures have dipped. And, with the right styling tricks, they can even look fashion-forward. Really. So here are my different outfits that feature leggings . This really is a first .



 

Outfit 1 :

Cotton t shirt / Levi s blue jean jacket / Helmut Lang jersey legging / New Balance gray shoes / Green shawl / ASOS beanie hat / Lips makeup

Outfit 2 :

Short sleeve tee / Alexander McQueen black and white legging / Giuseppe Zanotti neon shoes / Jimmy choo purse / Maison Martin Margiela adjustable ring / MARC BY MARC JACOBS bracelet bangle, $25 / Karl Lagerfeld bracelet jewelry / The row sunglasses / Bulgari eau de perfume

Best Beauty Products of the week

1. Dr Bronner's
Lemon and Lime lip balm , Peppermint lip balm and Orange Ginger lip balm are all miracle workers . These lip products are all organic , smell amazing and they are mightly good at doing their job . I use them when I'm
skiing , particularly because the cold makes my lips super dry and these keep them super moisturised !

2. Dr Bronners Organic Body Balm in Patchouli Lime is basically a dry skin first aid kit in a tin . I take it everywhere with me . I have found it to work really well on burns .

3 .The Porefessional by Benefit is actually magic . In 5 seconds my face goes from pore-centeral to pore-less . I have no idea how it works , it just does . It can also be used as a foundation primer .

4. High Beam by Benefit is a highlighter , and it opens your eyes if you put a dab right under your eyebrow arch . It also works really well on the top of your cheekbones as a highlighter . It is a tiny product that makes a huge difference.

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 !

 

This weeks music - Lorde

Lorde - a 16 year old New Zealander who's Album is like a stratospheric art collection . This is hypnotic . I highly recommend it in brief , take a listen .

Gemma Bishop Giveaway - Your Monday Morning just got better

This week I have been looking around for key accessories that you should be stocking your jewellery boxes and gift boxes high with this Spring, and I have come across a highly talented and skilled designer called Gemma Bishop ! Gemma Bishop is a London based brand and is handmade which makes the quality exceptional !

Gemma's Bangles are definitely her signature piece , as some of my loyal followers will remember I did a post with her Candi Striped bangle . However now her collection is darker , sleeker and sexier as the bows become black and cream silk with the Midnight Brocade Bangle  (£22.50) and Headband (£20.50) that I am modelling below . I paired these accessories with a big black fur jacket ( as seen on LFW runway a lot this year ) for an evening look .

I wore the Alexia Fascinator ( The huge blue mesh bow ) (£60) with a white fur coat and a black one ( not at the same time ) just to see the contrast between the two ! The Fascinator is for more formal events or as one over the top statement piece . I really like the way it's so ridiculously oversized and I think this is what makes it so bold !

Not only are all these pieces gorgeous , but I know that you are sitting there thinking ' I wish that I had one ' well I am giving away  The Midnight Brocade Bangle and Headband as well as the Alexia Fascinator ! So there's a nice start to your Monday Morning !!!

To enter all you need to do is :
Follow me on instagram @bellaleefashion and hashtag #bellaleefashiongiveaway on any picture of yours that you think that I will love .
Then email me to say you have done it ! Isabella Lee

Or if you are of the creative sort make an eye-catching header for my blog that will be used !

Best of luck and have a fab Sunday ..... Spread the word about Gemma Bishop and the competition ! #bellaleefashiongiveaway

Outfits of the day - OMG Fashion

 

Evening outfit ( OMG Fashion )

 

 

Morning outfit ( Basball Top OMG Fashion )

 

This chilled baseball top is from OMG Fashion is so comfy and stylish . It has been seen recently on stars such as Miley Cyrus and Rihanna .

The shiny skater skirt is also from OMG Fashion and perfect for Christmas parties and events , the metallic trend is really in to stay for the winter so stock up !
Have a nice week

x

Halloween

Trick or treating , toffee apples ,dressing up . Here's what I wore to bring out my inner demon ... or not . I went for the stylish stern but punk look .

I paired a Pink Floyd dress with black sheer tights , Nike Blazers and a massive fluffy cardigan . Fluff and fur are very in this season so watch out ! I had all Topshop cross jewellery and makeup from BareMinerals .

Alternative ways to steal my look and how to get the same makeup ...
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Happy Halloween