Boohoo have this handy holiday shop set up on their website, where all Summer clothes are bundled together for you to easily browse! Sadly, I'm not going abroad this year (I'm travelling to various places in the UK) so although I can dress summery, I can't quite go the full hog, y'know? But, I wanted to showcase the holiday shop somehow - so here is my "this is what I would buy if I were going somewhere scorching" wishlist!
You may have noticed when looking at my (Daily) Outfits posts, that I wear a lot of the same jewellery. I'm the type of person who puts in earrings and doesn't change them for three months, and who picks up the same necklace every day for a fortnight. So, I thought I would share with you the jewellery items that have become staples for me.
I was always one of those people was never too fond of leopard print. I didn't mind it, but at times I felt it could be a bit tacky and in-your-face. However, in recent times, two items completely drew me in, and for the same reason - the print is subtle.
Skirt // I picked up this Topshop denim skirt in the sale for a bargain £10, I'm a very happy chick. It was one of those "I didn't know I needed this but I do" moments. The mix of the shades of blue in the denim create a lovely worn effect and really tone down the leopard print, making it much more wearable (in my opinion) while keeping it more interesting than plain denim.
Dress // I wrote a detailed post this SheInside dress when I bought it, and I mentioned the small leopard print. Okay, Marilyn ain't so subtle, but I think you can agree that the print behind her is. The dots are so small that from afar the dress just looks spotted, and I'm besotted with it.
So, I may be a leopard print convert. I will not rule it out in the future, but I do still think I'll stick to my subtle patterns!
Skirt // I picked up this Topshop denim skirt in the sale for a bargain £10, I'm a very happy chick. It was one of those "I didn't know I needed this but I do" moments. The mix of the shades of blue in the denim create a lovely worn effect and really tone down the leopard print, making it much more wearable (in my opinion) while keeping it more interesting than plain denim.
Dress // I wrote a detailed post this SheInside dress when I bought it, and I mentioned the small leopard print. Okay, Marilyn ain't so subtle, but I think you can agree that the print behind her is. The dots are so small that from afar the dress just looks spotted, and I'm besotted with it.
So, I may be a leopard print convert. I will not rule it out in the future, but I do still think I'll stick to my subtle patterns!
I first bought Benefit's That Gal Brightening Face Primer when I was thirteen or fourteen, and I loved it. Well, four to five years down the line and I finally repurchased.
That Gal does what it says on the tin, it brightens your complexion and gives you that lovely "lit from within" glow. Although it doesn't claim to, this pearly peach coloured silky primer also creates a beautifully smooth base for applying foundation over. You can also use it over foundation as a very subtle, dewy highlight. I love to lightly tap it over my cheekbones for a healthy glow, if I don't feel like using a more pronounced highlighter. It also smells amazing, but I can't put my finger on what the scent is!
I can't really fault That Gal, except for the price tag. I'm sure you can find something similar for a cheaper price, but £22.50 isn't completely unreasonable for a product you love, you know? I would totally recommend this if you are in the market for a brightening primer!
That Gal does what it says on the tin, it brightens your complexion and gives you that lovely "lit from within" glow. Although it doesn't claim to, this pearly peach coloured silky primer also creates a beautifully smooth base for applying foundation over. You can also use it over foundation as a very subtle, dewy highlight. I love to lightly tap it over my cheekbones for a healthy glow, if I don't feel like using a more pronounced highlighter. It also smells amazing, but I can't put my finger on what the scent is!
I can't really fault That Gal, except for the price tag. I'm sure you can find something similar for a cheaper price, but £22.50 isn't completely unreasonable for a product you love, you know? I would totally recommend this if you are in the market for a brightening primer!
Pink and rose toned eyeshadow is a big trend right now, perhaps most famously known through Urban Decay's Naked 3 Palette. Seeing as this is the case, I thought I would put together a couple of tips and tricks I have picked up while wearing these colours! I've found that these work really well for me, so I use each of these tips each time I wear rose tones on the eyes.
Highlighting and shadows
Use an inner corner highlight to brighten up the eyes, and a darker colour (it can still be pink toned) in the outer corners of the eyes, and also blended through the crease if you desire. These steps allow for definition which breaks the pink colour up.
Line the waterline
If you're not going for a black or coloured liner on the waterline, then I really suggest using a nude/skin toned one. Unfortunately pink shadows can sometimes draw attention to the redness already in the eye, and make them look bloodshot. Using the nude liner stops this from happening, and also brightens and makes your eyes look larger!
Line the lashline
Whether it's a thick winged liner or the tiniest bit of dark eyeshadow placed along the lashes, I recommend this step. Similar to the first and second tips, it adds definition to the eyes and breaks up the eyes and eyelid, stopping the bloodshot look. For some reason, it just makes everything look better!
I hope these tips helped any of you who have trouble wearing pink shades on the eyes!
I never thought the day would come when I would enjoy wearing socks and sandals together. Growing up, it was the biggest fashion faux pas, and yet, as I am sure you all know, the trend has become massive.
I recently bought myself this white pair of sandals. They are a bit more shoe-like than the average sandal, in terms of how much skin is on show, but as I'm staying in the UK this Summer, I felt they were a little more appropriate! While they do look lovely with bare feet, I have particularly liked wearing them with ankle socks. I have rocked various styles of sock over my time wearing them, but I think my favourite complimentary pair has to be these dusty rose ones with a cream lace trim.
What I'm Wearing:
Sandals // Ark
Socks // Topshop
I have this real cutesy school girl vibe going on when I wear them, which I have enjoyed immensely! How do you feel about the socks and sandals trend?
I recently bought myself this white pair of sandals. They are a bit more shoe-like than the average sandal, in terms of how much skin is on show, but as I'm staying in the UK this Summer, I felt they were a little more appropriate! While they do look lovely with bare feet, I have particularly liked wearing them with ankle socks. I have rocked various styles of sock over my time wearing them, but I think my favourite complimentary pair has to be these dusty rose ones with a cream lace trim.
What I'm Wearing:
Sandals // Ark
Socks // Topshop
I have this real cutesy school girl vibe going on when I wear them, which I have enjoyed immensely! How do you feel about the socks and sandals trend?
I was in the market for some middle sized makeup brushes, and headed to eBay as I didn't feel like spending a huge amount. If you look in the right place, I do think you can find some excellent stuff on eBay, and these brushes are in that category.
Each brush in this set of four is shaped differently. I tend to use the angled one for blending out concealer, as the sharp point can fit around tricky areas like the nose and under the eyes. I like the domed brush for applying cream eyeshadows all over the lid, and the pointed brush is great for applying colours in the crease, when you don't need to be too precise. My favourite brush however, is the flat topped one. I use this for patting and swirling on cream blush products.
I like these brushes and will continue to use them. They're not the greatest makeup brushes in the world, no, but they get the job done nicely. I also think they look very sleek, and the bristles are soft and dense. They also clean well with no bristle fall out, which I know can be an issue with cheap brushes. All in all, I'd recommend you give these a look if you don't want to spend a lot on makeup brushes, as the set is less than £3!
Each brush in this set of four is shaped differently. I tend to use the angled one for blending out concealer, as the sharp point can fit around tricky areas like the nose and under the eyes. I like the domed brush for applying cream eyeshadows all over the lid, and the pointed brush is great for applying colours in the crease, when you don't need to be too precise. My favourite brush however, is the flat topped one. I use this for patting and swirling on cream blush products.
I like these brushes and will continue to use them. They're not the greatest makeup brushes in the world, no, but they get the job done nicely. I also think they look very sleek, and the bristles are soft and dense. They also clean well with no bristle fall out, which I know can be an issue with cheap brushes. All in all, I'd recommend you give these a look if you don't want to spend a lot on makeup brushes, as the set is less than £3!
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