Monthly Archives: March 2018

Friday Favourites #9

Thank God It’s

Happy Friday! I hope you all are having the most wonderful week and enjoying the sunshine! Don’t you find that the weather has such a huge affect on your mood? Anyways this week i wanted to share some fun and bright pieces with you that are totally making me smile and hopefully will make you smile as well! So when you’re ready, scroll down! Don’t forget to share your favourites with me in the comment section!

I shared these with you on my Instagram a while ago and a lot of you had questions about this! They look like roses, they feel like roses, they are roses but they are freeze dried! That means they last up to 3 years! Now that’s an investment worth making!

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With spring finally here I find my beauty routine has changed a little bit as well! I’m reaching for brighter colours, like this beautiful one from Lipstick Queen! I know what you’re thinking – it’s yellow but it isn’t actually!

This lipstick changes colour according to your pH level when you wear it! It turns from yellow to a pinky peach! How cool is that?

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Literally. Playing. This. On. Repeat.

What song are you loving right now? What do you think of this one?

I love the name of this shade; Bon Boy-age! It’s like it’s ready for the sunshine and the perfect pastel shade to match with everything!

It was one of you guys’s favourite shades on Instagram as well; you guys helped me pick it as my colour of the week so be sure to get yours!

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As you saw in one of my most recent posts, I’m obsessed with my statement hoodie. This one is a super affordable one that is so chic! So many cute outfit ideas are brewing when I look at it!

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What do you think of this first round of Friday Favourites? Which is your favourite?

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This Is The Only Statement Sweater You Need This Spring….

A Piece That Is More Versatile Than You Think…

I’m not sure when the obsession with the slogan sweater began for me but I’m sure if I go digging through some of my childhood photographs, I’m sure to come across a few with me wearing statement sweaters and statement t-shirts! After all, some of the coolest casual outfits and street style looks to revolve around that slogan sweater; it literally provides the perfect spring summer outfit idea, just waiting for you to wear it!

This season I am obsessed with the coolest statement sweater that I spotted at Ba&sh. Anything with a pop of colour that reminds me of Paris is good in my books and I love how you can dress this piece up or down! I paired the sweater with a statement black skirt. The zips on this skirt let me adjust how high the slits on either side go, which means I can make an outfit casual like I did for this spring look, or I can make it a bit more formal! I love pieces that are versatile!

Like I said, you can dress this piece up or down. Pair it with your favourite denim mini or denim jeans for a more off-duty look. You can spice up something like that with a pair of kitten heels! You could even pair a statement hoodie like this with some faux leather leggings, some killer heels and statement earrings. The options are endless, but all outfit options I’ve tried and tested just for you! I love this hoodie from Ba&sh but if you’re looking for something similar and more affordable, I also found the cutest hoodie from & Other Stories. I have a feeling both these pieces are going to sell out pretty fast, so don’t forget to grab yours!

How do you like to style your slogan hoodies?

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Sweater: Ba&sh (similar via & Other Stories here)

Skirt: Maje (similar via Na-KD here)

Shoes: Dior (similar via Monsoon here)

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My New Fragrance for Spring…

Finding Freedom with Chloé Nomade…

I have always found that scent to be a very personal thing. Often, we see that the perfumes we choose to wear, describe us in some way or another; it’s our way of leaving our mark. I associate so many memories with different scents, memories of my family, my friends and growing up. Now, as I discover who I am, there was something in the new Chloé perfume, Nomade, that I could find in myself.

“Chloé Nomade perfume is a mix of softness and strength…” Something about those words rung so true to me. I always find that a part of being a woman is having that mix of softness and strength. When I spritzed some of this on to my hand, I was delighted (Excited because it smells amazing obviously, that’s why I’m sharing it with you all today, but also excited that it suits me; not all fragrances suit everyone!)

Top Note: Fresia

Fresia always reminds me of summertime. Fresh, floral, rich. The perfect balance of sweet and strong. The freshness of this floral note makes you dream of sunshine…

Heart Note: Cherry Plum

As the perfume sits on your skin, you start to smell a citrusy sweetness; the cherry plum. The sweetness balances out the citrus quite well creating a beautiful balance between refreshing and feminine.

“Chloé Nomade perfume is a mix of softness and strength…” Something about those words rung so true to me.

Base Note: Oak Moss

This is my personal favourite note of the scent. The earthiness of the oak moss. A strong scent that is sure to leave the most enchanting trail behind you, no matter where you go.

Each of these notes combined creates a dream fragrance that you won’t be able to stop wearing all summer long. Chloé Nomade is now available at Debenhams. Get your bottle here before they all run out!

This post is not sponsored, however, thank you to Debenhams for gifting me this perfume. This post contains affiliate links. That just means I make a small commission of any sale made through my website. It does not affect you or the price of any item, in any way!

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3 Tricks To Finding Your Personal Style

The Journey To Your Personal Style Starts Here…

Whenever I’m coming up with outfit ideas, whether that be for the spring or summer, I always find that my style inspiration comes from the way I define my personal style. Trust me, finding my personal style was no easy journey but after the warm feedback that I received from you all a few weeks ago when I wrote this article about my own style journey, I thought I would share with you three easy strick tricks so you can find your personal style too!

1. Understand what suits your body type
It’s important to remember that what suits everyone may not suit you! I’m incredibly petite so a lot of the times I find that very oversized pieces or other styles don’t suit me as well as they suit some of my taller friends! The key is to understand what suits you and use that to enhance your style. It’s the first step in finding your personal style!

2. Gather your inspiration!
Last month I wrote a whole post on where I find my style inspiration. Gathering fashion inspiration to create perfect outfits is another step in your style journey. It helps you define what you like and don’t like! For me, I find that movies and magazines are great sources of inspiration. I also gather a lot of inspiration from the designers I love like Christian Dior, Chloé and Isabel Marant. I have a huge book full of every single collection to come out of the House of Dior and I can always find something inspirational in there! If you’re not sure where to start, why not start here.

3. Be Fearless!
Don’t be afraid to try something new and trust your instincts. The whole key to personal style is that it’s something unique to you! Just because someone else hasn’t tried it yet, doesn’t mean you can’t! Don’t be afraid to go bold with your colour combinations or layer unexpectedly.

This is one of my favourite outfits because I think it’s so me. It’s got a touch of feminine with the very dainty ruffle skirt and all my layered jewellery. At the same time, there is a bit of edge with the exposed logo strap (this is Dior but how cute is this high street version? I’ve linked to some more below!), the oversized sweater and the sneakers. It’s the perfect balance that really speaks to my personal style!

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Sweater: Massimo Dutti (similar via ASOS here)

Bralet: Dior (similar from Pretty Little Thing here, from Missguided here)

Skirt: Isabel Marant Étoile (similar via Pretty Little Thing here, Monki here and Free People here)

Shoes: Department of Finery

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Monday Update #47

Happy

Hello everyone! It seems that spring is finally here, or at least the calendar says so and there is no one happier than me! Weather really affects us doesn’t it? I find myself longing for summer already and I think that’s why you’re already seeing so many spring summer looks on the blog! I hope you’re finding them inspiring? Anyways, this week I have a very special fragrance story coming up that I can’t wait to share with you so stay tuned for that on Wednesday! Scroll down for what’s been up!

This Past Week

In case you missed it I shared some really fun stories last week!

Who says there is only one way to style a blazer? There are tons of ways and this is my favourite!

I’ve done a round up of some of the best spring pieces to add to your wardrobe that are all under £100 pounds! Check them out here!

Last but not least, I’m doing denim on denim my way in this post – I hope it inspires you to give this unique styling trick a try too! Read it here!

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Inspiration for the Week

Feeling inspired by… [Image via Pinterest]

Favourite New In Pieces

Fashion News You May Have Missed…

The K-Beauty Trends We’ll Be Seeing This Year via Elle Australia

The Only Way To Wake Up And Be Unstoppable via Career Girl Daily

15 Of The Best Mascara’s for a Fake Lash Look via Coveteur

What do you have planned this week?

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Friday Favourites #8

Thank God It’s

Here we have it! The first official Friday Favourites! A lot of you have been asking me to start this series to share not only all things fashion that I am loving right now but also just what is inspiring me, what I’m loving, and what’s made my week a little better!

I want to take this one step further. I want to hear what’s inspiring you too! Do you like the five things I’ve shared? Are you excited about something too? I want this to be a space where we can chat and inspire each other! So, shall we get things started?

The first day of spring finally arrived this week which means it’s time to embrace spring wardrobes! How beautiful is this sweater from Wrap London? They are one of my favourite up and coming brands and I love the colour of this sweater – super wearable all year round!

It also comes in a few other colours so it’s worth checking out! Plus it’s under £100!

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One of the latest perfumes to come enter the scene is from Chloé! It’s a total dream to be a Chloé girl but until then I have this beautiful fragrance to keep me company! It’s got a very sweet citrus smell to start that later turns into a more earthy scent. It’s perfect for spring and summer.

I’ll be covering it in more detail next week so stay tuned for that post on Wednesday! It’ll be my first cover on a fragrance so I’m really excited to share!

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Literally. Playing. This. On. Repeat.

What song are you loving right now? What do you think of this one?

Spring means it’s time for denim jackets! Last year I couldn’t stop wearing my beautiful Joie embroidered jacket (I mean I’m still going to wear it like crazy this year!) and this year I’m obsessing over this gorgeous piece from Rolla’s; a super cool Aussie brand available on Revolve!

This one is under £100 and totally amazing for spring!

How cute is this? You could literally pair it with anything!

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I take haircare very seriously and I’m obsessive about my hair! The latest addition to my arsenal is the Gisou hair mask! I’m a huge fan of the Gisou range and I’m so excited to try this out! I’ll have more details for you guys about it soon but till then…

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What do you think of this first round of Friday Favourites? Which is your favourite?

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Why Denim On Denim Is The Perfect Outfit Idea This Spring

Denim on Denim this spring…

If you’re looking for an easy way to transition your wardrobe into spring, look no further than this perfect outfit idea; denim on denim! Denim on denim is one of those trends that come back year after year, so much so that it’s a staple outfit idea in all our minds! I love playing around with different shades of denim, and I also like pushing the boundaries! Most of us tend to think of the Canadian tuxedo when we think of double denim but when I share how to wear denim on denim, I think of other casual outfit ideas that will look as chic! In this look, I opted for a denim skirt with a denim duster coat. Two pieces that are so unique but make the perfect combination! I also love this Markus Lupfer sweatshirt. The blue details on the lips are so fun and match so beautifully with the denim!

A few key things to note when wearing denim on denim is that you don’t want to have too much of a contrast between your shades of blue! I would also limit the outfit to two denim pieces and make sure to have a piece that breaks up the outfit, like a white t-shirt or a sweatshirt like mine!

If you’re still looking for reasons why you should try this denim trend, I’ve got a few for you!

1. It’s a no-brainer outfit formula!
How many times have you looked at the wardrobe and not known what to wear? This is an easy outfit formula that just requires putting your favourite pieces together! A total no-brainer that is guaranteed to look good!

2. The perfect transition outfit
Transitioning your wardrobe from winter to spring can be a real challenge and we are experiencing some serious in-between weather, especially here in London! This is a great way to make the transition to your style and still be on point!

3. Unleash your creativity
Don’t be restricted by the Canadian tuxedo! There are so many more fun denim combinations than just a denim jacket and jeans. Try to work with your more unique denim pieces, like how I did with this Zara denim duster coat here!

How do you wear your denim?

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Denim Coat: Zara (similar via Na-KD here and Monki here)

Sweatshirt: Markus Lupfer

Skirt: BDG (similar via ASOS here and via & Other Stories here)

Shoes: Dorothy Perkins (similar via ASOS here)

Bag: Louis Vuitton

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Affordable Spring Finds To Add To Your Closet

It’s Time To Build That Spring Wardrobe…

Whether you believe it or not, spring is finally here and that means it’s time for spring dresses! I’ve been longing to start getting my dresses out and bare legs have been one of the things I’ve been looking forward to more than anything about the weather finally getting warmer! Although I’m excited to get my spring dresses out, sometimes it’s fun to hit refresh on your old favourites and make them feel new again. It’s easier than you think and it just needs a simple and quick styling trick like the one I’m about to show you!

I wanted to make my dress feel new and different an the easiest way to do that is to just throw on a layer and a belt! It’s as simple as that! I added one of my favourite cargo jackets over this dress because I love the contrast of the edgy cargo with the more feminine frilly collar of this dress. To really pull the look together, I put a belt over the jacket and voila! Same old dress, but totally new look and feel! How simple right? I also added another very feminine and simple accessory to my look which is the black ribbon in my hair! It’s another easy and simple styling trick and one that is having such a major moment right now!

Mad For Plaid

I’ve always been mad for plaid so it’s no surprise that my wardrobe is full of plaid skirts, blazers and trousers. Plaid is also a trend that is going nowhere for a few seasons so don’t be afraid to add it to your closet! This is one trend that’s here to stay for at least a while! I’ve linked to some of my favourite plaid skirts because every girl should have one of those! (#clueless vibes!). I’ve also included some plaid trousers and some plaid blazers for spring!

See more of this outfit here.

I seriously have never been able to resist plaid! It’s one of the first patterns I talked about when I started my blog!

This was on my birthday last year! I wore this all day and felt so cool!

Sequins

Sequins are no longer only a nighttime affair, sequin is an all-day affair! Add some flair to your wardrobe with a dark sequins blazer, or throw on a sequins skirt and pair it with a light knit spring knit for a more off-duty vibe! Whatever your choice, I’ve linked to some awesome pieces below!

This outfit can be found here

Pastel Power

Who doesn’t love a touch of candy colours for spring, am I right? Think pastel pink, green and even lavender! You get extra points for matching them together! I love how feminine this trend is, and for me, it’s more than a trend, it’s a part of my style personality!

I wore this when I was in India over winter break and received so many compliments about the pastel colour!

Red is one of my favourite colours and I love going monochrome so combine them and you’ve got a winner!

Be Bold!

Ah, just when I was sinking into pastels, the other side of my style personality longs for boldness! Top to toe red, bright primary colours and unexpected colour combinations are all very much the in thing, not only for spring but for seasons to come as well! Trust me on that one!

Check out how I style red here

Sheer Delight

There’s something almost sexy about sheer isn’t there? Especially for summer! Pair with a cute bralette or lace cami underneath and your favourite sheer pieces are super wearable! Anything with mesh inserts as well is always a good choice! Do you remember this sheer outfit of mine from ages ago?

Check out this look here

Do you guys remember this outfit? I love the sheer detailing on this top!

Seriously one of the best presents I ever received and I still wear it on repeat till today!

Bum Bags

Waist bags, bum bags, whatever you want to call them; there’s no denying that they are cool! I actually received my first one as a birthday present around a year ago and it’s been one of my favourite pieces ever since! I literally can’t stop wearing it and you’ve seen it all over my Instagram! Here are some great ones to get you started!

Ruffles

I am a total sucker for ruffles! Whether they be on shirts or skirts, I cant resist them! I love twirling around in my ruffle skirts as you’ve already seen through all the outfits I’ve created with them! Don’t worry, there’s another one coming your way soon but till then shop my favourite ruffle pieces below!

See this whole look here!

Ruffles are so classy! This skirt is H&M but it looks like Dior!

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How To Style Your Blazer In A Completely New Way

Take Your Blazer Into Spring…

There are certain things every girl should have in her wardrobe and a blazer is one of them. An easy way to make any outfit instantly chic, the blazer is the classic must have to perfect any casual spring outfit idea. When I say blazer, most of you usually think of them as a formal piece, however, I always like to style my blazer casually and today I’m showing you how to style a black blazer in a casual way for spring! This is one of the easiest fashion tips I’ve picked up recently and I just couldn’t wait to share it with you all so that you can create the perfect spring outfit! (Promise spring is almost here guys!)

This styling trick is simple. Instead of letting your blazer hang loose, tuck it into your bottoms as though it was a top! Leave the buttons open so that you can see your t-shirt underneath and voila! You have a totally new way to style your favourite blazer for a casual spring day! This is also a very neat layering trick that is sure to give you lots of outfit ideas! Personally, I went for this plain black blazer and paired it with one of my favourite statement tee’s from Shop Two Songs (I’m such an Aimee song fan!). I liked that there was a statement piece to pull the outfit together. With that in mind, I paired the look with cute yet classic beige bottoms from Maje! I’ve actually worn these a few times before here. It just goes to show that a good piece can be styled in so many different ways!

The blazer I’m wearing here is from River Island – I love their selection because it fits me really well as a petite girl. For other affordable spots to pick up a well fitting blazer, I would recommend Topshop & H&M. Boohoo and Missguided also have a cute selection!

Will you be trying this blazer trick anytime soon?