New Years Eve Outfit Ideas

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My favourite time about the Holiday celebrations right behind stuffing my face is getting ready for the New Year. The thrill regarding the year upon us and the excitement of pampering myself and getting ready for a night out, last year was the first time that I ever went out as I usually prefer to keep myself warm in the comfort of my home. This year will be my second time out on the night for the celebrations and to continue the tradition I've put together 5 different outfits with 5 main pieces that I've focused on depending whether you're one to wear jeans, a dress, a skirt or would prefer a fab jumpsuit over anything else. In that case if you're blank on what to wear then keep on reading and hopefully you'll find one you like and can use it to get yourself feeling and looking fierce!
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Outfit 1: To kick start this post is a piece of clothing that has been surfacing the web and magazines quite a lot this year, the jumpsuit. I've always loved them and wished I was a tad bit taller to be able to wear them as I please but nothing a pair of stiletto heels or platform heels can't fix. I chose silver accessories for once to take a break from the golds, the fluffy bag is a great touch to the outfit as well as the blue hat for colour and to protect your hair from snow or rain depending on where you're located.

New In | MAC VIVA GLAM |||

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 MAC Viva Glam 3

The other day while taking a break from books I was treated to my first ever MAC lipstick, I opted for the the 3rd edition from the Viva Glam range, as you probably already know, MAC is a tad more on the pricey side. The good thing about the Viva Glam lipsticks is that all profit is do nated to the MAC AIDS fund to support those affected which I'm very happy about, In a sense I'm seem like I'm spending what others might call 'unnecessary' money on a lipstick but instead I look at the bright side of things, I helped a great cause. And on the 1st of December which was World AIDS day, I attended the celebrations that HIV Iceland held, most of the MAC ladies were there all rocking the dark berry lips and bold brows... This year the HIV Iceland gathered in a total of ISK2.000.000 (~ $16.200)! It's a lot of money and I'm proud to have chipped in. I will now continue this study break of mine a watch a couple of re-runs of The Originals (I cannot get enough of Klaus).
Qotd: Do you own any MAC lipsticks, if so any Viva Glam one?

Read more about the AIDS FUND here.

New In | Face & Nail Goodies

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Good morning everybody. Today I'm showcasing some of my recent purchases that are pretty much beauty related, mostly face care and then some manicure stuff that were many of my impulse purchases. My face wash was about to finish and to replace it I decided to try this other one by the same brand to avoid unnecessary break outs or reactions to certain products.
Clean & Clear facial wash: it's soap free and the thing I like about it is the minimal scent. Sometimes I prefer scent free items to avoid headaches. Your face feels very cleansed after washing with this one and it's not harsh on the skin.

Truly gentle 3in1 facial wipes: also by Clean & Clear and they are very moisturising and lots of moist to remove all make up off, it even manages to remove the Volume Express water proof mascara from Maybelline.

Raspeberry rosé lip butter by Nivea: I first bought the vanilla scented one and ended up loving it and I thought to myself; why not just get the other one as well.
Multi-Active day cream by Garnier: it's supposedly described and a glow giver and reduces wrinkles, I can't say that I agree with those statements after only using the product for a little over a month but I'll sure let you guys know in the future, that is if I'll remember and if i'd go to it again.
All I want for Christmas (is O.P.I) nail polish: bought this baby back during the holiday season having realised that I didn't own any red polish and seeing as the new collection by Mariah Carey had just landed I decided to give it a go.

Nail thinner by O.P.I: being a major nail polish hoarder has left me with dried out top coats and polishes and as I didn't want to throw them away I instead went and bought a thinner to make my beloved polishes reusable again. I will be doing a review in the future of this product.

M.A.C Studio fix fluid foundation: my new favourite beauty item along with the Real Techniques stippling brush. We all know that MAC products aren't cheap and I somewhat saved up for this one before taking the plunge. The past year I've been using the foundation stick from Bobbi Brown that I still swear by, but this one's very top on my list at the moment.

Real Techniques stippling brush: I can't possibly put into words my love and appreciation of this brush and the magic it does to my face. I've used it for both concealing and foundation and it works wonders.


Have you tried any of these products and if so, what did you think of them?
xxx


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Wishlist | January

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Wishlist #4


Happy Friday loves, hope you have/ are having/ had a great day depending on which part of the world you're in. I'm glad everyone liked my personalised beanie that I talked about in my last 2 posts, if you haven't seen it then make sure you do. Today I have another wishlist post including a plaid shirt, a deep red lipstick; especially 'Ruby Woo' from MAC. I've been eyeing this baby for the longest time but never actually bought it when in the store. Anyway, then I also really want a Michael Kors wrist watch, the only watch that I own is my Casio I'd received from my lovely mum two Christmases ago and ever since I've been wearing it constantly and that's why I feel the need to purchase another one so I can give this one a rest. Also since the sales begun I've been on the hunt for a perfect of high waist jeans that are comfortable as well but the searching hasn't been going too well. I'm just unlucky like that. I've also fallen in love with satchels and the Cambridge ones are on the top of my list right now, and of course one can never have too many beanies right...


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New Years Eve Outfits

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As the new year is fast approaching I decided to put together a few outfits to inspire those in need (of a little sparkle). Most of the items used you probably already own or you have something very similar so make sure you raid your wardrobes before going out and spending a lot of money on a new dress or a sequined skirt that you probably won't even use too much.

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New Years Eve #1
Outfit 1: this outfit is perfect for N.Y.E because it's very glam and classy. I chose a pretty black dress as that is definitely something most people would opt for and also it's something that probably already exists in your wardrobe so you don't have to go out and spend a huge amount of money on another dress. The fur will keep you warm as the night gets younger and watch will be there to keep time so you do not miss out on your midnight kiss.
New Years Eve #2

Outfit 2: I'm sure everyone already owns a tight mini skirt in their wardrobes, it doesn't have to be sequined but pretty much anything with some sort of design/print/embellishment will do for this look. The main focus of this outfit is this sequined skirt and I accessorised the whole outfit around the skirt, for shoes I went with these creamy pumps to bring out the pink/coral colour in the skirt and as for earrings I wanted them to stand out on their own so that's why I opted for these minty coloured earrings and the rest is black to tie down everything together.
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Outfit 3: this outfit is for my ladies that aren't too into dresses nor skirts but don't worry you can still be able to rock your pants on this special night by pairing them with a cropped top and some major necklace piece and also go bold with your lips and nails. Adding a touch of sparkle is a must and this clutch is perfect for that as it isn't too overwhelming and can fit your necessities. This jacket adds also the perfect amount of colour to the outfit itself and also it's long and cosy to keep you warm.
New Years Eve #4

Outfit 4: the ALL-IN outfit that will have you feeling like a celebrity. Pop on this gorgeous sequined piece, add some blue sparkles to your nails for contrast and also either go bold with your lips wearing a purple lipstick to avoid lookinh too matchy-matchy or you could stick to the nudes. Add on a pair of black heels and a clutch and you'll be ready to go; just don't forget your fur for warmth.


That's it, for this New Years Eve outfit I already feel myself leaning towards the sequined dress but not actually too sure because with this weather of ours one can never predict. Guess you'll just have to wait until the New Year to see what I wear and also let me know below what you'll be wearing and which one of these outfits you prefer.
xxx


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New In | L´oréal, Gosh, MAC & Topshop

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L´oréal color riche S3 Disco Smoking: This eyeshadow palette was a gift from mommy, it was 50% off which was good. The colours are very vibrant and out there; might seem a bit scary at first but once applied and blended well they look amazing. I tried the black colour last weekend for a subtle smokey eye which turned out great. Will probably show you a picture or two as I happened to take a few photos just to see the outcome.

Gosh velvet touch lipliner (waterproof): A while back I had purchased a berry lip liner from Gosh called 'wild cherry' which later became my all time favourite liner. I used it almost every day and it suited any occasion whether it be school or on the night out. It lasted forever on my lips and I only needed to reapply once or twice depending or what I was eating. Unfortunately it got lost a few weeks back so I decided to buy another one, this time I opted for the red one as I wear a lot of red lipsticks. It's a vibrant red which I think will look good with anything and also against my skin tone. It's called 'simply red'.
MAC's studio fix powder plus foundation: My Smashbox powder broke so I needed to replace it with a new one and I opted for this one by MAC. It's in the shade NW48. At first I was going to purchase the NW50 one but it was out of stock and so instead I just went for this one as there isn't too much of a difference between the two. It fits me perfectly and I'm very content with my purchase, totally worth the money.

Topshop ankle socks: I've for the longest time been a fan of Samantha or otherwise known as Beauty Crush on YouTube and she also runs a beauty and fashion blog under the same name. I really like her style which is very laid back and grunge-y and just carefree. It always has a hobo twist to it as well which I adore. Most of the times you'll find Sammi wearing goofy and cute socks with her heels/boots which will be peeking at the ankles which is something I've grown fond of as of late and since I was in need of a few new pairs of socks I decided to try out the trend of socks with heels. It's not something new, many bloggers have been doing it.
Sammi's blog ---> http://www.beautycrush.co.uk/.



Just a couple of things I've bought this month, I will also be starting my Christmas shopping soon to avoid the crazyness that follows during that time and also so I don't end up broke by the end of November and in early December. Today's my last day of my autumn break so I will be doing my nails, studying and enjoying some tea. What are you up to today?
xxx

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A/W 2013 Trends | Fur glam + Over the knee boots

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A/W 2013 #1


New York Fashion Week has been running strong since the 5th of September, some of the biggest names have already showcased their Spring/Summer 2014 collections and some are yet to bring their collections to the table. So far my favourites have to be Alexander Wang, DVF, Tadashi Shoji and Tommy Hilfiger just to name a few. I love keeping up with what's happening in the fashion world especially during fashion weeks because there is always so much happening inspiration is all over, from the catwalks to the street style outside fashion shows. Just so much happening and it's fun to watch from my computer screen and my instagram feed wishing I could be there. Everyone has their own little dreams right...

This outfit was inspired by what is considered to be "in" for this A/W season and I decided to combine just a few bits of those trends into one outfit. As most of you know, army green is the "it" colour of the season along with big furry coats/jackets. As I ran along some pictures from the catwalks, their looks were as usual a bit too 'out there' for us casual people thus I adjusted the whole look into a more everyday appropriate one that anyone can wear.
What do you think of this look, let me know below.


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Currently Craving | MAC, Nars//Marc Jacobs//Essie

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Currently Craving: Beauty#1


Hello beauts, as you probably already know. I have a side to me that loves make up and I've happened to talk about and hauled a couple of male up related items on the blog so it shouldn't be news to you guys. I have a tendency of becoming obsessed with things, whether it be a pair of shoes I spotted in Zara or a cute pair of earrings, I will not stop raving about that very particular product until either it has become a part of my collection or I've got bored of talking and thinking about it. Weird init?

So, these are my current craves, now that first lipstick is 'RiRi Woo' by MAC. My oh my how people went bonkers on Instagram when this lipstick came out, I watched a YouTube video where someone mentioned that they had waited for the lipstick to get back in stock for a whole 2 hours! I call that madness, I mean it's just a lipstick (although I'm a lover of lipsticks, I just found the idea to be crazy haha). Now I've also watched and read a couple of reviews regarding the lipstick and it's received quite a lot of mixed reviews. Some say it's the exact same thing as the 'Ruby Woo' lipstick by MAC and some say that it's more matte and what not. Anyway, point blank. I really like red lipsticks so I think I might just go get Ruby Woo since I've heard so many good things about it and obviously RiRi Woo was limited edition, I doubt I will be able to find it anywhere.

Also on my list is a perfect barbie pink lipstick that doesn't end up making me look like a messed up black barbie doll and I want to perfect my winged liner application. I've never been good at it but I'm definitely progressing.

Beauty | January Faves

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Just wanted to show you guys my January favourites. They are mostly beauty items as you might have noticed.
From left:  Clean&Clear blackhead cleansing daily scrub | Atrix hand cream | L'oreal triple active daily moisturizer | Bobbi Brown foundation stick in #8 - Walnut | Rimmel's Scandal eyes mascara | Smashbox's Infrared matte lipstick | Kylie Minogue fragrance - Showtime | Elf eyeshadow kit | Mac studio finish concealer in NW50 | Maybelline liquid eyeliner | Artdeco brow pencil #2 | Lindex hoop earrings | Casio watch
 You can't possibly understand how much I love this lip stick, it gives me such a classic look and really boosts my confidence. I always end up feeling like a million bucks when I have this baby on.


This morning I woke up feeling sick, but still I got myself to school, though during the first period I just wasn't feeling myself. I felt sicker than earlier and so I was debating whether or not to go home (which would make me miss math revision before the test tomorrow). In the end going home was the best option for me and so I went ahead and headed for home. Once I got home I hit the sack and woke up 2 hours later feeling a little better than before and to my luck I happened to receive a text from one of my class mates letting me know that the test has been postponed till Monday which made me happier, more sleep for me tonight instead of studying!


Now I'll go ahead and work on some of my never-ending school work while it's still sunny outside (hope I don't fall asleep!)

xoxo