Monthly pictures #1

Things i got up to this month, mainly starbucks and being ill. HAPPY DECEMBER!

Things I've loved this month: Topshop Lipstick

Hello Guys!

So I've decided that at the end of every month I'm going to do a 'Things I've loved this month' post. I'm the kind of person that always experiments with beauty products and often switches brands. However, I am rarely wow'ed or absolutely love a product, so anything featured in these posts you'll know will be worth the splurge!

In the month of November i have been loving Topshop lipsticks. In the past I've never been bothered about looking at the make up in Topshop, but since my first lipstick purchase I've been hooked.

 

From left to right; Hazard, Firecracker and Innocent.

 

 

 

 

 

The First Topshop lipstick i brought was Firecracker; a deep burnt orange. I wasn't the biggest fan of the colour, as i was comparing it to my beloved Morange by MAC which is definitely a more 'wow' shade. However i do like how this colour really compliments the paleness of my skin. The aspect I was most impress with was the finish. All three the Topshop lipsticks I own are 'Velvet Moisturising Finish' and I LOVE it. I suffer from dry/ chapped lips all year round and no amount of Vaseline seems to do the trick, so usually I have trouble finding lipsticks that don't sit in the grooves of my lips or appear really flaky after a short period of time. This formula keeps my lips hydrated whilst the colour lasts.

                                                  

 

                                                    

 

 

 

Hazard. This lipstick looks much darker in the bullet than it transfers onto the lips, which at first I was disappointed with. I would describe the colour as a cranberry colour, it is a few fractions darker than the 'true red' shade. This lipstick is really long lasting and i think it would look particularly great on olive skin tones.

 

                                  

 

 

My favourite of all three lipsticks is the shade Innocent, which is so surprising as i never ever wear nudes! I have never found a nude lipstick that suits me as I am very pale and i feel they make me looked really washed out. Innocent contains just the right balance of nude and pink, the pink really helps to give my skin a healthy flushed appearance. The lipstick also has lilac undertones which makes it a slightly darker nude.



 

 

 

I hope you enjoyed the post, let me know if you think 'Things I've loved this month' is a good idea or not! See you soon, Alex 

OOTD: Dark Side Of The Moon

 

 

                   Dress: Urban Outfitters

        Jacket: Topshop

      Socks: Primark

Bag: H&M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I picked up this dress from Urban Outfitters at the weekend and have fallen in love with it. It's a really feminine and elegant piece which i don't own many of, i particularly like the cut out at the back. I chose to style the dress with a parka style jacket and above the knee socks for a more grungy feel.

 

 

 

My lipstick is 107 from the Kate Moss Matte Collection (Rimmel London). My nail varnish is Nude Beige by Model's Own and the tips are Treasure by Topshop.                        

 

 

 

Also I've only just dyed my hair dark brown and am still not sure about it, let me know what you think! x

OOTD : All that glitters is not gold.

Just an Outfit post for you guys, just went to college this morning.... nothing interesting! Sorry about the lack of posts, life has just been really hectic lately! But hopefully will get into a routine

 

 

Head scarf: Vintage

Jumper: Topshop

Skirt: Topshop

Necklace: Urban Outfitters

 

 

 

 

Shoes: Topshop Boutique

 

 

Bag: H&M

 

 

Lipstick: Fire Cracker by Topshop

 

 

Hey Guys, just a quick post to say I'm off on holiday tomorrow and won't be posting for a week! But look forward to lots of holiday snaps :)

Tune of the holiday:   Little Mix- Wings

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOQDsmEqVt8

Authentic Leopard Vans

Hello again!

I'd quickly just like to thank the few girls that commented on my first post. Thanks for the lovely comments and help, it's made me feel a lot better about talking to a VERY small audience!

So, onto the item for discussion... Leopard print Vans!

Now, I've been rather sceptical of getting a pair of Vans (hence why I'm this late getting a pair). If you asked anyone that knows me they would say i would never buy something just because everyone else has got. In fact I'm quite the opposite, if loads of people get something i have i won't wear it anymore; I don't know why I'm like this I just always have been. Whenever I take a trip into town or go to college around 80% of people will be wearing them... anyway you get my point!

However I just happened to be browsing on the Office Site when i came across these babies!

I have been a massive of the leopard print trend both this and last year, and a shoe that is going to be comfy is always a winner in my eyes. The fact that they are limited edition also worked in their favour and i haven't seen anyone else with these particular ones. So when i was shopping in my local town i popped into Office and finally took the plunge.

They were £49.99 and for a shoe that will last a long time i think that is a reasonable price. I had heard that Vans sizing is normally quite big, but i tried on my usual 3 and a half and they fit perfectly. I have worn them quite a few times already as they are very versatile and perfect for dressing down an outfit! They did rub slightly the first couple of times but i do have nightmare feet, only one pair of shoes I've owned haven't rubbed me!

Overall I am very happy with them and would recommend them to anyone; that like I was, is sceptical!

Alex

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Welcome to my blog

Hello blogging world!
As you will have already seen my name is Alex and I am seventeen years old. I've been wanting to start a fashion/ beauty blog for a while now and finally decided that today was the day! You'll have to bare with me for the time being, as i have no idea what i'm doing on this bloody site! But you can expect OOTD's, product raves & reviews and a little insight into my life. (feel quite silly right now because i'm literally talking to myself and have no subscribers) but hey we've all got to start somewhere!

 Alex x