My Beauty Essentials

Firstly, apologies for not updating my blog for a few weeks now, I have been unwell :-( but now I'm back on the mend and can get back onto the fashion blogging!

So today, a little treat from Selfridges arrived for me ~ my clearly mac trio make-up bags and my Nars Orgasm blusher and Turkish Delight lipgloss! 

I have been reading about the Nars Orgasm blush for a while now and after hearing of it being the"ultimate authority in blush" and being "the industry's most iconic shade for cheeks", I had to try it for myself.
As with the Orgasm blush, I heard great reviews about the Turkish Delight Lipgloss, even heard it was Kim Kardashians must have lipgloss....(and I'm a big fan of the Kardashian's look) so thought I'd try out this pretty punchy peach shade. 
As my pretty packaged make-up only arrived today, I haven't yet had a chance to try it out but as soon as I do, I will post an updated on it.


Also pictured is one of my new make-up bags with my make-up essentials of:-

HD Brows Pallette in Vamp

Bobbi Brown Bronzer in Golden Light

Bobbi Brown Blusher in Pink Coral (gives a nice flush of colour with a hint of sparkle)

Bobbi Brown Lipstick in Bikini Pink (nude/pinky shade)

Mac Lipgloss in Underage & Florabundance (neutral / nude shades)

Mac Lipstick in Lady Danger (vibrant bright red)

Mac Wonder Woman limited edition Mascara

YSL Mascara

YSL Touche Eclat Highlighter

Barry M Lipgloss in Milkshake (a pretty pink shade that won't break the bank)

I'm also inheriting my Mums collection of new Chanel make-up brushes so they will be perfect to use with all my new make-up kit!


I like more of a natural make-up look so like either a slightly bronzed face with a pinky/nude cheek and lip and mascara or going for more of a vibrant red lip.


I'm going to test out the new Nars tinted moisturizer at some point too as hear that since launching it's proving to be a hit! With so many shades to pick, I figure going into the make-up counter to have the artist select and test the best shade would be the best thing to do.
 
 

Celeb Boutique

Billie from TOWIE

LOVE this dress!

Rochelle Wiseman from the Saturdays wearing the Celeb Boutique Vegas dress

The Celeb Boutique Vegas dress was inspired by Kim Kardashians Herve Leger leather dress

Kourtney Kardashian looks stunning in this Keva J bikini set. I love this set!

So I was told about the Celeb Boutique website the other day and i'm already hooked!
The website has so many gorgeous dresses, skirts and accessories. From Herve Leger inspired bandage dresses to bright bodycon dresses to stunning swimwear, it has it all!

I could easily buy one of each of the bandage dresses from this website although I love the limited edition "Vegas" dress and the Keva J swimwear best so may just have to treat myself to these!

Alot of celebs have also recently been seen wearing dresses from Celeb Boutique. Most of the girls from TOWIE seem to be big fans and Rochelle Wiseman from The Saturday's has also been looking stunning in some of the dresses.

Well, what are you waiting for? Get onto the website now for a look! www.celebboutique.com



Credit: celebboutique.com
 

Walking in Wolford

I have to say, when I left school (many years ago now), the thing I loved most was not having to wear the horrible school tights again! I really did hate wearing tights, total opposite to my mum who would wear a pair in every design / shade under the sun!

I'm still not a huge tights fan but every now and then a nice design will catch my eye. 2 years ago  it was the Henry Holland Suspender print tights I fell for then last season it was the Wolford Bondage design tights, and tonight, it's these "Cheryl" Houndstooth Wolford patterend tights I love (only in the Sahara/black shade).

Wolford "Cheryl" tights in Sahara/Black

Kourtney Kardashian looks stunning in the Wolford tights

Kim Kardashian wearing the Wolford "Cheryl" tights

Kourtney Kardashian wearing the Wolford Leopard Print tights

Rhiana wearing Wolford "Leo" leopard print hold-ups

Images Credit: Wolford, Kourtney Kardashian

So, one pair of Wolford "Cheryl" houndstooth print tights in the Sahara/black shade on my wish list!!!

Kim Kardashian's Wedding

Tomorrow sees the wedding of the gorgeous Kim Kardashian
I love the Kardashians so cannot wait to see the wedding when it's being shown on E in a few weeks time.


Kim has confirmed that Vera Wang has designed her wedding dress and that Christian Louboutin has designed her wedding shoes. I'm sure she will look as stunning as ever!


I'm currently on wedding mode too and have managed in just 2 weeks to get my venue booked (a stunning Scottish Castle), and my dress ordered and have started ordering some of my table accessories like the place name cards and ribbons etc so bit by bit I am getting things ticked off my long wedding planning list! My wedding will be on Saturday 10th November 2012 (10-11-12 - a great date to remember!) so I have loads of time to enjoy planning everything and hope that doing a bit at a time will make it as stress-free as it can be!


I'm not having a theme as such for my wedding but I'm thinking "Old Hollywood Glamour"
I didn't want to pick a colour of the moment which may mean that down the line I regret my choices so have decided to keep everything classic and timeless and go for black and white. I think my bridesmaids will look stunning in a gorgeous black dress (they would look blooming great wearing a binbag, although I wouldn't be cruel to put them in that haha)! My guests can wear whatever they wish so they can go all out with the colours but for my tableware and accessories I'm sticking to black and white.


I'm thinking about doing a car boot sale on Sunday so I can start a Louboutin wedding shoe fund! I have bags and bags full of unworn and unwanted things so figure what a great way to have a clear out and make some money in the process.


I'll post updates on how my wedding planning is going!

Beautiful Bridal Shower

As most of you will know, Kim Kardashian is getting married on the 20th August 2011. 
She announced this week that Vera Wang will be designing her wedding dress! 
Khloe Kardashian had her wedding dress designed by Vera Wang and it was stunning.

I saw pictures in the OK magazine this week of Kim's bridal shower & It looked like great fun!
In the UK, we don't have 'Bridal Showers' we have 'Hen Parties'! My maid of Honour was talking to me about ideas of what she would like to organize for my before my wedding and I think instead of going down the wild 'hen party' route, i'd rather do it the American way and opt for a pretty Bridal Shower with good food, good company and cocktails :-)

I love, love, love Kim's dress! It's so pretty, love it!!

 

Launching Soon: Kardashian Kolors Nail Polish

 

This collection will launch in November 2011.
Which of these 14 shades will you wear?

1. It's All About the Glam
2. Kim-pletely in Love
3. All Kendall-ed Up
4. Wear Something Spar-Kylie
5. Sealed with a Kris
6. Rainbow in the S-Kylie
7. Disco Dolls
8. Kendall on the Katwalk
9. Listen to your Momager!
10. Follow Me on Glitter
11. My Empire...My Rules
12. Khloé Had a Little Lam-Lam
13. Hard Kourt Fashionista
14. Kourt is Red-y for a Pedi

I like the shades 'Khloe had a little lam-lam' and 'Kourt is red-y for a pedi'

Take one cream Blazer................

Saw this gorgeous cream Blazer in Zara yesterday and I have to have it!

 

A classic cream blazer will go with your floaty mini dress or sleek maxi dress or dress up your faithful jeans. 

 


The Kardashians and Blake Lively work the cream blazer:

Kourtney Kardashian works the dressy look

 Kim Kardashian works the more casual look

Blake Lively works the office look

 


 

The Kate Middleton Reiss dress

Take one highstreet dress (Reiss "Shola" Dress at £175):-

See Kate Middleton wearing the dress:-

and voila.................a highstreet sell out in minutes!

I personally wouldn't wear this dress but it does look perfect on Kate.

It's amazing the influence that someone in the public eye has on us all. I myself have purchased things seen on some celebs. Take the Bright Blue J Brand Jeans, I first saw them on Kim Kardashian and thought they looked stunning on her so got a pair myself!
It's nice to get some of your influences from others although try to add your own stamp into the mix and make the look your own, after all it would be a boring world if we all looked the same and we are all unique!

Designer V High Street - The cut-out ankle boot

The Giuseppe Zanotti cut-out ankle boot has been seen on many celebs including Kim and Khloe Kardashian as pictured below:-

For a pair of these beauties, don't expect any change from £500.

For the savvy high street shoppers, check out these almost identical ankle boots from Aldo:

I actually got a pair of these and with them, I even got change from my £50!!

These boots look good with dresses or skirts or with more casual jeans or turned-up combat  trousers.
 

SillyBandz

There's a new craze in town.........................the SillyBandz have landed!
These multi-coloured jelly bangles come in many fun shapes. From animal shapes to celebrity edition shapes by the Kardashian sisters and Justin Beiber, they have them all!

I love these jelly bracelets by Marc Jacobs:-

 

Kardashian sisters wearing SillyBandz:

 

2011 is all about bright coloured jeans

I was in Zara a few weekends ago and was instantly drawn to the collection of brightly coloured jeans they had for the 2011 spring/summer collection.

I was going to try on either the bright red or jungle green pairs however as the store was really busy I left without trying them on. I had put the jeans to the back of my mind until I saw this picture of Kim Kardashian rocking a pair of Royal blue J Brand jeans. Ohhh, I just love these blue jeans!

 

Kim Kardashian wearing J Brand Royal blue skinny jeans

Splurge

These J brand jeans also come in a bright red, yellow and pink and are retailing for around £175 a pair.
I have my eye on a Royal blue and a bright red pair to see me through the summer months!
I've been a big fan of J Brand jeans for a while now as they are a great fit on me and always feel so soft and comfy on.


Save


If you are more of a savvy saver then check out these similar jeans from Zara. They are available in red, blue, green, yellow, pink and orange and at £19.99 each you can afford to invest in one of each colour!

Zara jeans

Kourtney and Kim take New York

The first season of Kourtney and Kim take New York starts soon and I cannot wait to watch it!

Go Cargo

I really want a pair of these cargo jeans by Current Elliott. I am really into my green colours these days especially khaki shades and think these are a nice change from the blue wash jeans. I would wear these jeans with a basic white or black vest top, either a blazer or leather jacket on top and with a pair of heels or in the summer for going casual a pair of comfy sandals or flipflops!

 Current Elliott cargo jeans look good on Kim Kardashian