Sunday 24 February 2013

eBay finds!


 I am an avid user of eBay. I think if I can find the most coveted high street pieces for half the price then why not. I know a lot of people who have had varying eBay experiences but I've only had one joker who decided to rip me off...who was swiftly dealt with haha. Anyway, the top (originally from Topshop) and the necklace were one off pieces that people were trying to get rid of but the rest of the sellers are linked here: Knock-Off Michael Kors, Knock-Off Casio and Knock-Off Jeffery Campbell Litas. The above knuckle ring have run out of stock but there are loads all over eBay.

Yes I'm aware most of this things are fake versions of more expensive brands but I'm neither here nor there on that front. Happy hunting.

What are some things you have found?



Friday 22 February 2013

Kukee Above Knuckle Ring



 I have been very fortunate to get my hands...or fingers...on the gorgeous above the knuckle ring from Kukee. I first saw it advertised on their Instagram and knew I had to have it...luckily I whizzed over to their site and grabbed it before it was gone. Above the knuckle rings have been everywhere this year but have only just started to filter down to the high street so they're readily available. For me that's a bit of a pain because they seem to jack up the price. Kukee however was selling this baby for £1.50! It's simple and elegant but that 'double ring' look gives it a little edge on the standard rings out there. Personally I would wear this with no other rings because it's that classy statement with goes so well with so many different outfits. Well done Kukee, me and my new ring salut you.

Go and check out their website, linked above, to snap up some of their amazing pieces. Fashion forward at more than affordable prices.

Thursday 21 February 2013

My Spring/Summer '13 Essentials



                                





                                                                                     

                                         

                                

                                                                               






                                                                                                   

           
                                               








                                                                                            


         








After avidly keeping an eye on London Fashion Week this year I have compiled a few of the upcoming trends for next season along with some of my own picks for what I think are some staples for Spring and Summer 2013.

Neons, printed tailored trousers, printed blouses and stripes were all straight out of the catwalks this past week at LFW. And according to beauty guru Anna from ViviannaDoesMakeup, dewy skin is not going to be disappearing any time soon, and for that I love my Liz Earle Skin Tint.

A few of my favourites for S/S are a good denim jacket, pastels, skater dresses, a light knit, bright lips and a good transition shoe. For that particular function I have chosen the good ol' creeper. Now these are not to everyone's taste but I love mine and they are always that shoe I head for when it may have been raining recently and it's not cold enough for a boot but sandles still wouldn't be appropriate. I love wearing mine with some kind of trouser rolled up to about ankle length. 

MUA Lipstick Shade 1







I have been hunting around probably all A/W 12 for a lipstick this colour and I finally find one when it's coming into S/S13...typical! I was scared about dark lipsticks but after purchasing Rimmel's Stary Eyed I caught the bug. However, it as just abit too purple for me i felt and I went back out searching high and low for a more wine coloured red. Now I would love to have gone to MAC but as this was something that was either going to be a hit or miss I couldn't justify spending the money. I finally found what I was looking for in MUA's (Make Up Academy) Shade 1...I hate it when lipsticks have boring names..boo. The best thing about this lipstick for me is the price tag of just £1! The formulation is so creamy, not at all drying, and after field testing it on a night out I can confirm it definitely has the staying power. As you can see from the pictures I bought a Lip Liner from Rimmel for £3.99 in the shade Pleasure Red..ohh la la. This is a must for dark lipstick because you don't want it sliding all over your face. Also I definitely think the colour of the lip liner under the lipstick makes it just that bit more of the colour I was going for.

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