Hello Kitty Make up

Hi guys,

Some fantastic news for Hello Kitty and make up lovers. A new and exciting contribution between Hello Kitty and Liberty will bring some gorgeous make up and accessories to the British shelves at the end of this year. Expect friendly prices too as this super cute range will be available at Boots! Perfect time to spend all those points I have been saving.



First item of my Xmas list. We are starting earlier than never!

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Tribalistic

Hi guys,

What an amazing, hot day we had today, it was lovely and so sunny, a perfect day for my beloved hat to come out! You wouldn't believe how excited I was that I could wear a nice summer dress today. Still, I decided to wear my new kimono just in case the weather changed. This is basically the outfit you guys saw on my previous post and now I am modelling it.





I was wearing: Jacket + Shoes: Zara, Dress: H&M, Belt: Mulberry, Hat: Jigsaw, Bag: Balenciaga.

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Summer duos by Chanel

Hi guys,

I almost never match the nail varnish on my hands and toes. So, I loved when I came across this new idea on the Chanel website, which combines the best of Chanel nail varnishes in lovely matching summer duos.



Take note of the duos:

. Particulière + Black Satin
. Rose Insolent + Orange Fizz
. Rose Confidentiel + Paradoxal
. Pearl Drop + Black Pearl

My favourites are Particuliere with Black Satin but I would also love to try Rose Confidentiel, which looks so pretty.
They are also great colours for that coloured french manicure, which you guys have seen here before.
Fab!

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Louis Vuitton window display (making of)

Hi guys,

I had to post this video which is the making of one of the most interesting window displays at Louis Vuitton ever.

Billie Achilleos is an young, British and creative artist who's turned LV purses and accessories into 'bag-animals' such as chameleons, crickets and beavers.



Each animal is meant to represent an element of the design of the product, the armadillo for example highlights the soft yet durable leather and the chameleon is a palette of colours.

Amazing isn't it?

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Ye olde shorts

Hi guys,

I am back with another simple outfit which I wore the other day. I love the cut of these shorts, they are so different and they truly remind me of garments around the 1800's. It's funny because I have seen pictures of this style in historic fashion books, where I can only imagine one of the 3 musketeers wearing. For that reason, they are a bit boyish (I could not imagine any woman wearing something like that in those times) so I am adding a touch of girliness to the outfit with my new sandals.


I am keeping it all very simple but glamouring it up with some beloved accessories.



I was wearing: Blazer: Lux, Top: Warehouse, Shorts: Vivienne Westwood, Belt: Portobello Market, Sandals: Zara, Bag: Coccinelle, Rings: YSL and Bracelets: Portobello Market (vintage).

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Minimalistic

Hi guys,

I hope you all have been well. Today's outfit is minimalist and simple, an easy option on my day off. The weather in England has been terrible as we haven't had a proper summer yet, quite the opposite, the sky is grey and it has been raining non- stop.
So in between showers, I quickly snapped these pics. It's not warm, neither cold and I chose to go out in a maxi dress with my new kimono. It's the 'semi summer' wardrobe for a nonexistent summer, get the summer feeling without the sun!






I was wearing: Kimono + Bag: Zara, Dress: H&M, Shoes: Urban Outfitters, Belt: Whistles, Rings: H&M and Asos, Necklace: Portobello Market.

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Spying with my little eye

An amazing Fendi clutch!




Lost for words...
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New in my wardrobe

Hi guys,

Today a peep on my new purchases. I could not resist the sales and ended up grabbing some bargains!


The Kimono jacket is from Zara, (I just got it out of the bag) I had my eye on this one for a while and I was glad when I saw it on sale, it was reduced from £69 to £39 and now it's going for £29. The dress is from H&M at it's normal price of £7.99, a bargain! The print is very cool and it's just an easy, comfortable piece. I might to have snap a few more in different colours.

Then I got some shoes...

Again another pair of shoes I that I had my eyes on, because they are not very high and are incredibly comfortable. For me, it's so hard to find comfortable sandals that don't pinch you anywhere, so when I find something like this I am tempted to buy it in every single colour I can find.


Luckily, they were on sale too. Original price was £29.99, I bought the tan ones first and paid £19.99 and then with the further reduction I snapped the black pair for £15.99! Almost 2 for the price of 1, how could I resist?
The tan ones are the same colour as the Zara plaited shopper bag, and the black ones just go with everything.

See you soon.
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Dior haute couture make up inspiration

Hi guys,

Today I am looking at the amazing make up at the Dior catwalk haute couture show.

The latest Dior show was a few days ago and after 15 long years, this is the first show not designed by Galliano. The reviews are poor and the clothes didn't seem to be a hit with the fashion crowd. The show just didn't have the wow factor that used to and I totally agree with that. In my opinion, it was just a big mixture of different designs that didn't seem to have much connexion and sequence with each other, therefore they didn't have a good flow on the catwalk.

The make up on the other hand was gorgeous and quite inspirational. There were 2 versions, one is a beautiful mixture of smoked eyes, mixed with glitter and swarovski crystals which are applied one by one. A fantastic party time idea.


I know the sequins idea is quite over the top but if are daring, it's an interesting suggestion for a clubbing night out for example.


The second look used was colour blocking, another great look but nothing new there, since it had already been done by Dior last year, makes me wonder why are they repeating it? I think the Swarovski make up was good enough and should have been the only one on the catwalk.
Essentially this has been Dior's mistake for this haute couture season, shooting in too many directions without a strong theme.

Catch up with the show and take your own conclusions.



The designing I must say is questionable isn't it? What's with the moon? I want to know, lol.
Let's just stick with the make up, shall we?

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Leghila - Pop up store

Hi guys,

I hope you all have been well. Yesterday, we had a beautiful day in London, it was nice and warm, so I went down the shops and as I going down Portobello Road, I came across a new pop up shop. How exciting I thought at first, some cool and colourful Birkin bags made of neoprene. How fun!
In fact all the stuff there is made of neoprene. If you not very familiar with fabrics, neoprene it is used in a wide variety of applications, such as laptop sleeves, orthopedic braces and mostly commonly on wetsuits. (I've had a bikini with neoprene panels once!)

Anyways, neoprene offers a big variety of colours, which they have made into loads of different bag styles. There are some laptop cases, which are very useful but I the star of the show, would be the Birkin bag.


I have already posted on the blog about Birkin bags look-a-likes. First I came across the jersey bag, which was being made in Brazil, then later I blogged about the Thursday/Friday canvas style, from America.
I have no problems with look-a-likes whatsoever. In fact, I quite like the idea of transforming an iconic bag, into something else. It's all about the fun, the creativity and also the budget.

The budget.
When I got into the pop up store to have a closer look, I was very curious to find out how much the Birkin style or B-bag, as they are called, would be? My jaw just dropped when the sales assistant told me they were £250 and they are machine washable, she added.
Perplexed, I left the shop thinking that was a total joke! How can a neoprene bag, cost so much? At £250, I couldn't care less if they went on the washing machine or not.



I had to pay visit the website of Italian brand Leghila and I was surprised to find out that you could buy the bag cheaper from there.



I think the bags are cool, I just saw a really nice one with studs on the website, which I really liked but the price is too high, puts me off. I know I'll never be able to buy a real Birkin but in order for me to buy a styled one, I would have to be seduced by the price, which would have to be much cheaper. This always seems to be the case with the look-a-likes, they want them to be as 'it' as the real bags, but if prices are not accessible they will never be.

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Navajo Aztec scarf

Hi guys,

I hope you all have been well. Today I am posting some pictures of this simple outfit I had chosen for cocktails with a friend, something really simple and easy for an afternoon girlie chat.

Anyways, I was telling you guys on my previous post about this scarf, from Primark. I first saw it on a colleague at work, she had it in a different colour and I loved it straightaway, than later I saw that they also had it in a coral/turquoise combination, I saw it someone else wearing it. I wanted them so badly, whichever colour I could get, I would be happy with.
I had huge intentions to make to Primark, but just didn't happen. I've been busy and so it took me ages to get there. One day, I went to the one in Hammersmith, where I hadn't been in ages, I had the hope to find the scarf there since that store it's not as busy as the one in Oxford St.

So, I got there just to find one scarf and that one was in someone else's neck! Making matters worst, I did ask the lady if she wanted to sell hers... She must have thought I was CRAZY!
The scarf btw, had been sold out at Primark a long, long time ago.

Moral of the story: Ebay-ed and got one in the end. Hurray!

I love it so much I have been wearing for days in a row and it has all my favourite colours for the Summer. It so goes with everything.

Pics by Gaby

Dress + Scarf: Primark, Belt: Jigsaw, Bag: Fendi, Sandals: Office, Sunglasses: Balenciaga.

See you soon.
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Be inspired by Rosie

Hi guys,

Tonight I am posting some inspirational pictures from the 'belle' of premieres, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

She has been very busy at the red carpet, with all the premieres she's been attending, nonetheless she looks stunning in every single one of them. Wearing fantastic gowns, that you and I could only dream of.









I quite like this short dress for the red carpet too, it's slightly more casual but it works.







Given the chance to have one for myself, I would chose dress number 3. It's the most amazing fabric and it's my favourite of them all. It's always fabulous to have a selection of nice dresses to wear. Despite the budget, it's just nice to have choice and outfits for different occasions, of course. I was browsing the other day and found out this new website called KandCo.com where they had a really cool selection of evening dresses and casual ones as well. They offer multi brands so you will be spoiled for choices there. That's my tip ;-)

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Balmain Resort 2012

I'm speechless with Balmain's resort collection 2012.

I have been obsessing with Navajo/Aztec and ethnic prints it's been a couple of years already. Sometimes it can be quite hard to find beautiful key pieces with those prints, pieces that you truly love and will wear over and over again despite the trends, and if you know how to tame down your prints with basics, they can be classics for ever.

I ♥ everything!





I am not only just excited by this beautiful collection, I am also very excited with my new Navajo scarf, which I wanted for ages and just now I managed to find one. Pics will be coming soon, I am sure if you are into this trend, you will love it too! Stay tuned.

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Celebrity luggage

Hi guys,

I hope you all have been well. In today's post we are having a peep on the celebrities and their luggage. It's interesting to see who really travel in style!

I am looking to buy some new luggage for myself and this time I want something quite durable, not like the last suitcase I bought that squeaked so badly, it was embarrassing to carry it around, honestly it was awful. Also, I want to have a matching set.
Matching sets are elegant and an easy way to identify your luggage at the airport.

So, with which celebrity does your luggage most identify with?

FIRST CLASS

Kelly Osbourne, with Chanel luggage.

Joan Collins, an iconic 80's picture.


Karl Lagerfeld, loves his Goyard luggage.


Miranda Kerr

Lindsay Lohan

ECONOMIC CLASS

Dita von Teese

Jessica Alba

Sienna Miller

Olsen twins

Mariah Carey

Renee Zellweger

Elizabeth Hurley

(I love the colour of this set, I am hoping to get something similar)

All on board!

See you soon.
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