Smart Fall Transition Outfit Guide

Transitioning from summer to autumn is SO much fun! Its one of my favourite times of the year fashionwise because you can wear a lot of your summer stuff still, just by adding layers to keep warmer! Blazers and scarves and boots are fun for winter but mixing them with summer gear is when people can be most stylish I think! Berry, blacks and bronzes are perfect for the season too - I know there's one shade of purple that I love to rock in the autumn and own so many pieces of that hue (I'm sure I'll blog about it soon!).

So... here's a smart fall transition outfit that can be worn when its chilly in the morning and when its warm in the afternoon just by adding or removing the blazer! 

Outfit

Topshop Aubergine Structured Blazer <3

Topshop Cream Lace Back Vest

New Look Black Skinny Jeans

Accessories

Sam Edelman Gwyneth Sandals in Black <3

Accessorize Brushed Heart Pendant

Nali Flower Ring

Whistles Seed Bead Ring

Free People Wingate Satchel <3

Essie Nail Polish in Case Study

Summer Wedding Guest Outfit Guide

Being a waitress at a hotel means that during the spring and summer, my main job is working weddings. They are my absolute favourite type of event to work because generally everyone is just so happy to be there and its nice to be around people who are celebrating something that isn't money or age or business related - they're just celebrating each other!  Summer weddings especially are fun because they're often held partially or entirely outside and the sun just makes everyone a lot happier!

Working at weddings means I get to spend rather a lot of my time surveying people's outfits and I think over the years, I've kind of worked out what level of dressed up works at weddings. So this outfit is a summer wedding guest outfit - not for anyone super close to the bride and groom but something that I think is appropriate to wear, if you're a friend. Avoiding colour and style cliches is difficult but I think this works!

Outfit
Topshop Embroidered Organza Dress in Pink

Accessories
New Look Nude Platform Court Heels
Ted Baker Reeney Purse
House of Harlow 1960 Thin Stack Bangle in Rose Gold
Shashi Military Three Row Bracelet
Dream Collective Painters Bow Cuff in Brass
Sunahara Aussie Coin Criss Cross Ring

What's In My Make-Up Bag?

I live life pretty constantly on the run - going from uni to work, work experience at school to Rainbows and the more fun aspects with my friends and family so I have to have a make-up look that I know I can do quickly and will look great! Also something that I can glam up for a night out or tone down for work or school. This is what I go for! 

Below, I've listed and done mini reviews for all of the products in my day-to-day make-up bag - obviously I have a lot more make-up than this but this is my go-to look and only takes a few minutes to do.

1. Champneys Bag - I was given this for free when I attended a Champneys Evening earlier this year (check out my review of the event HERE). The bag contained vouchers and mini sample products but I have now decided to use it as a make-up bag as its a great colour, see through so I can see all the products and small enough that I can chuck it in my bag - perfect.

2. Jack Wills Cromer Mirror in White - I'm not entirely sure when I brought this (I believe early 2011) but I spied this at Jack Wills and thought I'd buy it. Its a mirror on both sides of the compact on the inside, wipe clean as its metal with the fun eye logo on the front and of a really good quality. I've been using it for sometime now and love it.

3. Rimmel Hide The Blemish Concealer in Soft Honey - My go-to concealer on hot days or when I just don't want to bother with foundation, this hides those blemishes I wish to conceal. The product itself is light weight, very blendable and suits my skin colour perfectly - don't really like the packaging that much as it gets dirty pretty quickly but recently brought a new one and love it!

4. Collection Color Intense Trio in Cookie Dough - I love this eyeshadow collection. The colours are pigmented, super-blendable and are easy to glam up or tone down. You can add the lighter colour to the corners of your eyes to lighten or the darker colour for a brown smokey eye. I love it so much, I've hit pan and will definately be buying another one.

5. 17 Solo Eyeshadow in Mardi Gras - Again for a smokey eye- very pigmented and blendable and great when I want a darker sultry look for when I'm out!

6. The Body Shop Super Volume Mascara - Not my favourite mascara, but its done me well these past few months. I will be buying a different one soon as I've nearly run out but wasn't too keen on the formula. It has great staying power but is pretty heavy and can be clumpy - wouldn't say it volumises all that much either. 

7. Revlon Colorburst Lipbutters in Berry Smoothie and Macaroon - I've raved about these lipbutters so many times because I love them. I use Berry Smoothie (read my review HERE) when I want a natural day-to-day look suitable for school and such like. I use Macaroon (read my review HERE) when I'm out or want a more done-up look for the day. I couldn't recommend them more - definately worth picking up.

8. Miscellaneous Brushes - I have a small collection of brushes (I do have to say these two aren't it) but these are the two which stay in this bag - a pair of nice brushes for eyeshadow. Both were cheaply brought at supermarkets years ago and have done me well so they stay in this bag!

And... now, a no holes barred look at my make-up bag crammed with all my make-up! What a mess!

Matalan Crossbody Satchel in Tan

I've made a new purchase to add to my bag collection - Matalan's Crossbody Satchel in Tan. I actually brought this entirely on a whim as I was queuing to buy some simple black flats for work and this was on display nearby - naturally as a bag-a-holic, I whipped it up immediately. Satchels are so on trend and I love this one.

The length of the handle is adaptable which is so useful depending on what you're up to - I've extended the handle to be as long as possible so I can wear it as a proper crossbody bag, but it also looks good short as a shoulder bag. I also like that the bag has a flap top but also a zip top underneath which is great for travelling as it makes it a lot more difficult for people to get into your bag! The bag is a reasonable size and you can fit a good amount inside.

Its from Matalan so the quality of the material isn't fabulous but it only cost £8 so it will do for a while! Its also a mixture of hard and soft side material which I'm not too sure about yet.

Tomorrow I'm in London and am planning on taking this bag so it will its first test! Can't wait!

Last Night's Looks: 2012 SAG Awards

The 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles last night (January 29th), so I thought I would post about some of my favourite red carpet fashion from the event! 

Natalie Portman wore a gorgeous strapless Giambattista Valli gown in a fabulous berry colour - the bow detailing on the neckline is great and I love how it draws in at the waist before flowing out into the skirt - it shows her figure off perfectly! She paired it with a pair of Jimmy Choos, an embellished Judith Leiber Clutch and Harry Winston jewels. The ruby and diamond earrings are attention grabbing and perfectly compliment the look and toting that silver clutch brings life to the outfit. Usually I'm not keen on having hair up with strapless dresses but with the bold neckline detail, I think it works great!

Jayma Mays walked the carpet in a glittering black Reem Acra gown which she paired with Brian Atwood Heels, a Judith Leiber Clutch and Neil Lane Jewelry. My favourite part about this dress is the lace back which creates a real centrepiece and uniqueness, whilst the long train is fun and adds dimension to an otherwise figure hugging piece. The earrings are a great addition but although the rest of her make-up is flawless, I'm not keen on the colour of the eyeshadow - it seems a bit out of place.

Dianna Agron wore a sleeveless gown from Carolina Herrera which she paired with Jimmy Choo's, a Ferragamo bag and Fred Leighton jewelry. I like that the dress is not to over-complicated and is figure hugging so gives her some shape. I'm not keen on the neckline and think she should have added a simple necklace here as it looks pretty bare up top! I like the way her hair has been styled with the messy fishtail braid and her make-up is flawless too! This look is very mature and I think it suits Dianna fabulously.

Lea Michele walked the red carpet in a floor length, one shoulder Versace dress, silver Casadei heels, a Fendi bag and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.  I really struggled to find a picture of this dress from the front (it seemed like she walked the red carpet sideways - perhaps she only likes the look from the side?!) and I'm not keen on the layers on the bodice or the color but I do like the flowiness of the skirt. I particularly like the bangle that she's wearing as its bold but I feel like her hair would have been better in a half up/half down do to really show of the one-shoulder detailing.

I Need A Make-Up Bag

Paul's Boutique Quilted Cosmetic Case

My make-up storage right now is a little ghetto - its just spread all around my bathroom and by bedroom.... so I never know where anything is (or if my sister has stolen it!). I'm in desperate need of a decent make-up bag - one this is small enough to be discreet, but big enough to fit everything in and one that is stylish too! So I've picked a few of my favourites from across the web - let me know which are your faves!

Anya Hindmarch Girlie Stuff Cosmetic Bag

Balenciaga Pencil M Bag in Atlantique

Jack Wills Romiley Make Up Bag

Last Night's Looks: Golden Globes

The Golden Globes Awards were held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles last night (January 15th), so I thought I would post about some of my favourite red carpet fashion from the event!

Jessica Alba chose an embellished strapless lavender gown from Gucci and added Giuseppe Zanotti heels and Bulgari diamond jewelry. This shows off her incredible figure to its absolute best with the tight figure hugging bodice matched with the short but delicate train. I also love how the embellishment is followed throughout the outfit - not just the dress. Its a very romantic, elegant look that Jessica pulls off fabulously!

Sarah Hyland went for a a figure hugging Dolce and Gabbana gown with black belt and black clutch. I adore the lace detailing of both the dress and belt as it makes the outfit look so feminine and dreamy - pairing it with that belt gives it a rockier edge which is so fun. The hair style also looks great and brings this whole elegant look together - minus the infamous wardrobe malfunction, I think it was a great pick!

As the new face of Dior, Mila Kunis chose a one shoulder Christian Dior floorlength gown and Cartier Jewelry. I love the nude inner layer of fabric which really makes the ruffling of the bodice stand out. Not all that keen on the shoulder strap (I think it would have looked great without it and with her hair down), but the  floaty skirt looks dreamy and just so fun, whilst the shape itself is wearable by so many types of figures.

Charlize Theron opted for a high-low Christian Dior gown with embellished Cartier Headband and Givenchy Heels. The ruffle in the risen skirt matched with the flowing train look stunning and I love how she's chosen to add a headband - I feel like not enough stars really use their hair to its full potential in outfits! I also like the deep V neckline - I usually HATE it in dresses but she really pulls it off well!