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Saturday, 30 April 2011

Kate Middleton's Make Up Lessons!

It is reported that prior to her big day, future queen Kate Middleton took make-up lessons from an artist, so that she could do her own make-up on the day!
Arabella Preston, the lady chosen for the job, is a mum-of-two London based make up artist. It is reported that Kate had three or four lessons, to help her pull off the most important look of her life!
Was this a risky move for the new Princess?

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Kate Middleton's Wedding Hair

On her wedding day, future queen Kate Middleton opted for a half-up half-down look featuring loose curls.
reported that her only request of stylist Riachard Ward on the big day was that 'William must recognise me by the time I get to the altar'; it's clear she wanted to stick to a natural look.

I think her hair was a great success - it framed her face beautifully and I think the way she had it pulled back from her face made a nice change from her usual side parting!
What did you think?
*Unless quoted, all words are my own*
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Tuesday, 19 April 2011

I'm Walking on Sunshine!

I finally got me some wedges! I thought I’d show them to you, as after my Jumpsuit OOTN some of you asked to see the wedges.
So I got these on Wednesday from Primark for just £18! (That’s about $29.50) I had been searching all day, and not really seeing anything I liked – plus, all other pairs were at least £30!
I thought I’d check Primark just in case, and there, as if singing my name from the shelf, were these babies! They also had them in a very dark brown leather and wedge, but I thought I’d go for tan. Really pleased with them – hope this has inspired you!
P.S. Don’t be put off by the height; they are sooo comfortable to walk in!

My OOTN featuring my new wedges on luuux.com : http://www.luuux.com/fashion/ootn-jumpsuits-dressed?blog_id=14877

Sunday, 17 April 2011

OOTN: Jumpsuits Dressed Up!


This is the smart casual outfit I wore the other day for a night in with the girls.

I think jumpsuits look their best paired with heeled wedges/clogs
- I got mine from Primark on Wednesday for just £18 ($29.50)!!!

This is a strapless black jumpsuit from New Look I bought a while back for about £25                   - the body is tight but the legs flare out at the waist like hareem pants.
I just threw this leather jacket on from Primark, and accessorised with beads from New Look,
a snake bangle from Primark and my usual gold Swatch watch.

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Must Have Trend: Mid-Calf Dress



S/S 2011's hottest trend; the mid length dress! From Prada to Dior, each designer has their own take. However, they are now available on the High Street,
and I'm here to show you where I got mine!

So I picked this up on Monday in Primark - I can't tell you how chuffed I was! It was just £11 ($18) - and feels really good quality. It's a jersey material, featuring blue and white stripes (nautical is bang-on-trend!) and each comes with a plaited faux-leather belt.
I'm usually a UK 16, but what with the bagginess above the elasticated waist and all,
a 14 fits me fine.This will be perfect on holiday, paired with gold or brown sandals or wedges!

Just goes to show, high-street can definately match high end!
Where did you get your mid-calf dress?

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Monday, 11 April 2011

Review: Simple Eye MakeUp Corrector Pen


At first glance, it's the product we've all been waiting for, right? A precise little tool to niftily correct any mistakes with mascara, eyeliner, even eye shadow!
However, when it's put into practise; not so good.
I think this would be a brilliant little product if only you could clean it properly! Simple recommend you use their facial wipes to cleanse and rub off the black marks (of course, you can use any wipes), but it never seems to do the job and I'm left with a big grubby felt tip that now doesn't work as well.

PS. The felt tip nib is double ended, so you can flip it round when one end is unusable.
Advantages: brilliant idea
Disadvantages: hard to clean, dries out/ nib gets fluffy
I would not recommend this to a friend.

Sunday, 10 April 2011

Style Snippet: Hilary Rhoda

I have red-carpet envy! Model Hilary Rhoda, who in the past has starred in many high end campaigns, including Estee Lauder, always looks stunning on the red carpet!
In picture #1 she is wearing Naeem Khan, #2 she is wearing Jacques Fath, #3 she's in Emilio Pucci, and in picture 6 she is wearing Calvin Klein.
I'm not sure of picture 4 & 5, but I'd say those dresses were my favourite!
Which of Hilary Rhoda's looks do you like most?