Paris Fashion Week Style Icons ♥

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Paris Fashion Week Style Icons ♥

The month long fashion frenzy with new trends for Autumn Winter 2014/15, new ‘it’ models on the catwalk, the street style and of course the front row full to the brim of A-listers, fashion bloggers, style icons and press. The wardrobe choices for the front row are just as much anticipated as the catwalk collections.

Starting with New York Fashion Week where the fashion crowd are fresh faced and awaiting a month long of fashion, beauty, parties and rubbing shoulders with celebrities. We saw collections from Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Hugo Boss, Diane Von Furstenburg and many more talented designers to set the tone for the season. In London there was a buzz throughout the capital and street style like no other city. Heritage brands like Burberry presented watercolour prints, Matthew Williamson showed us vibrant colour and Topshop Unique’s front row was more popular than ever. Take a look at my album for the London Fashion Week style icons here. Milan was a bit quiet as many A-listers were getting ready for the Oscars but that doesn’t mean the collections were any less creative, breathtaking and more glittering than ever. In Milan there seemed to be more celebrities on the catwalk than in the front row, Rita Ora made another appearance on the catwalk for Moschino as well as Katy Perry and Naomi Campbell made a comeback for the catwalk. Have a look at some of my favourite moments here and on Instagram.

All the fashionable A-listers went straight from the Oscars after party to Paris for the last couple of days of fashion week. The most memorable show has to be the catwalk turned supermarket for Chanel. Let’s take a look at the Paris Fashion Week Style Icons ♥

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My First Birchbox Review ♥

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As a beauty blogger, I do love a monthly beauty box! Until recently I used to enjoy my monthly glossybox but decided it was time for a change. I saw a perfect opportunity when I had seen a few reviews about the January Birchbox, noticing it had a mini porefessional primer this swayed me to sign up for Birchbox straight away!

My First Birchbox Review ♥

I love the Birchbox packaging, it looks so eco-friendly and effortlessly cool, I did miss the ribbons and tissue paper from Glossybox slightly but I love the cute little pouch that hold all the mini beauty samples. I received the January and February box about 2 weeks apart so here is my joint Birchbox review ♥

January’s box was called Tiny Tweaks, inspired by new years resolutions and making those little changes that make all the difference in beauty and lifestyle. Focussing on the little changes we can make everyday but when we reflect back at the end of 2014 they would have made the world of difference…hopefully!

My First Birchbox Review ♥

Beekind Body Lotion – with this body lotion you will have no problems remembering to moisturise your whole body after showering. It has a subtle citrus scent and keeps your skin hydrated throughout the day and has natural ingredients such as honey and organic chamomile.

Lavera hand cream - hand cream in the cold winter months is essential and this one has organic shea butter and almond oil. Whenever your hands feel dry or you get a moment, take time to moisturise your hands.

Blanc Cachemire Crème de Jour - this lightweight moisturiser has a refreshing scent, almost like cucumber. It provides a gentle approach to anti-ageing making your skin cells produce tighter and firmer skin. There is no excuse for not using a moisturiser every day.

Benefit, Porefessional – even though I already have a full size version of this with a full review which you can read here, I was still so excited to receive a mini version to take on holiday! A good primer creates a barrier between your skin and your make-up, meaning less clogging of pores and dirt on your face. Available from Debenhams, John Lewis, feel unique and ASOS.

Philip Kingsley conditioner – a weightless conditioner, left my hair feeling salon smooth and super shiny. Just the right size for my week long holiday! It is important to look after your hair throughout the year, conditioner will keep hair healthy and shiny. Available from John Lewis, Feel Unique and lookfantastic.

My First Birchbox Review ♥

February is all about London Fashion Week and Valentines! It is the month of trying new trends and having fun with your own style for the new season.

Leighton Denny Nail Colour - as well comprising of some stunning shades this polish is long-lasting, chip resistant and easy to apply. The colour seems to very easily even itself out once applied, look for my nail updates on Instagram.

Gilchrist & Soames Shower Gel – the mini version reminded me of the luxury shower gels you get in posh London hotels, it does have a nice strong scent that lingers on your skin but it’s not a girly enough scent for me.

Urban Veda Skincare Review ♥

Urban Veda Facial Polish – I have tried the whole radiance range from Urban Veda and I love it, the scent in particular. The facial polish was the only product I hadn’t yet tried so I was really pleased! This is a great exfoliator just like the rest of the radiance range.

My First Birchbox Review ♥

Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner - I love this product and this is definitely my favourite Birchbox product by far! Perfect for creating the perfect Alexa Chung flick, cat-eyes or the barely there liner look. It is so easy to use and the the jet black lasts all day. Love it! Available from Selfridges, ASOS and Feel Unique.

Beauty Protector Oil – the ultimate oil to protect hair against UV rays, heat from blow-drying, curling and straightening then of course general breakage. It smells great too and it doesn’t make your hair feel greasy or stiff after using it.

The March Birchbox features Lulu Guiness and I cannot wait to get mine! If you want to sign up to Birchbox to receive 5 beauty products every month you can sign up here. If you’ve already subsribed to Birchbox what were your favourite products?  You don’t want to miss the next article! Sign up to Secret Style File (top right) to get articles, reviews and news sent straight to your inbox in true fashionista style. If you’re a total socialite then follow me on twitter and Facebook as well (still top right) Don’t forget to check the ‘Offers’ page for the latest discount codes ❤

The Benefit POREfessional Review ♥

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The Benefit Porefessional Review ♥

Benefit’s POREfessional is known as the No.1 selling primer in the UK, I have been using it for a couple of years now and I love it! As a beauty blogger I have tried many different primers and have found some great ones but this is the one I always come back to. For me, it’s about how long my make-up lasts and when I wear the POREfessional primer my make-up really lasts! I have used it with a few different foundations, BB creams and tinted moisturisers and it makes all the difference. The texture is so silky and lightweight, it doesn’t feel like an extra layer under your make-up at all. This product is definitely one of my Benefit favourites and I always make sure I never run low however, a little does go a long way, depending on how oily your t-zone is. I tend to only wear this product under make-up and don’t like applying it on top. I always wanted something that did a similar job that I could wear on top my make-up to touch up during the day and then agent zero shine happened…

The Benefit Porefessional Review ♥

The POREfessional: agent zero shine is the No.1 one POREfessional primer in a powder version. It makes shine disappear with an invisible finish so your perfect colour matched foundation will stay just that as the colour won’t be changed with this powder. Just like the primer, the powder is so lightweight and looks so natural, it doesn’t give that powdered look. The best bit is, there is just the one shade for all! The built in brush makes this product stand out from anything else, it’s easy and quick to use and apply.

The Benefit Porefessional Review ♥

As I have full faith in the POREfessional range, I took the pore o’clock challenge! The first image shows me fresh faced wearing the primer under my BB cream and then the agent zero shine dusted over the top. All Benefit lovers know that pore o’ clock is 4pm, around that time when you need to powder your nose and touch up the make-up. At 4pm there was very little need for a touch up, I did re-powder my nose slightly but after I took the picture. This is also the perfect compact with the built-in brush to carry around for touch ups, it will definitely be coming on holiday with me  ♥

You can buy the POREfessional range from lookfantastic.com

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10 Statement Dresses for Summer

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10 Must-have Statement Items for SS14

As you are aware, this season is all about making a statement…yes I have said it a couple of times before! Statement dresses made a comeback on the catwalk for this Spring Summer season and it’s a great way to wear your favourite trend. Giles and Gucci used arty strokes, Lanvin and Rochas used the metallic trend for statement dresses, Stella McCartney kept it pretty by using lace and cut-out whilst Tom Ford, Saint Laurent and Marc Jacobs used glitz and glam, knowing there is no better to make a statement than with a bit of sparkle and of course bodycon. With so many summer events and parties like weddings, Christenings, press launches and of course the odd red carpet event thrown in, there is always a need for a statement dress. Here is my selection of top 10 statement dresses for summer ♥

10 Statement Dress
  1. Ribbed Bandage Bodycon Dress £57 from Topshop, perfect for a day or night event in a gorgeous pretty pastel hue.
  2. Ciara Swift Lace Dress £195 from Reiss, I love this dress for a day event or casual with summer flats. Reiss have a huge feel for white textured fabrics this season.
  3. Taylee Dress £159 from Reiss, the perfect LBD for summer and a great transitional piece for winter
  4. Metallic Cutaway Dress £30 from Topshop, if you love the metallic dress you will love this dress, with cutaway detailing on the shoulders for a sexy summer look. Shimmer on a summer evening!
  5. French Connection lace insert dress £120 from Selfridges, an LBD with lace detailing to make a summer statement in the evening.
  6. Marc by Marc Jacobs dress £400 from Selfridges, mixed punchy floral print dress, monochrome with pop brights…all in one dress. Wear with flats in the day then for the evening team it with huge heels and some statement jewellery.
  7. Sahara Wave Dress £110 from French Connection, this is one of my favourite purchases this season and I cannot believe I haven’t worn it yet! This is a great dress for the day with flat shoes and a big bag and then for the evening teamed with a clutch, big heels and a statement necklace. I love the subtle hint of neon running through the monochrome print.
  8. Stella McCartney Lace Dress £2,300 from Selfridges, everyone was wowed with Miranda Kerr and Cara Delevingne walked down the Stella McCartney catwalk in lace dresses. If you can be a part of that then why not!
  9. Paper Dolls colour block dress £49 from ASOS, a classic silhoutte with subtle lace detailing. All it needs a pair of black heels and you are on the road to elegantly chic for the evening.
  10. Clover Canyon cigar granny dress £270 from Selfridges, a vibrant floral print on a digital print background giving a very artistic print on print effect. This dress definitely scream statement!

Which are your favourite statement dresses for summer? Please comment below and let us know!

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New York Fashion Week Fashionistas

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Seeing the new collections by many talented designers is obviously what makes New York Fashion Week but second to this I love seeing who is in the front row and what they are wearing!

New York Fashion Week Fashionistas

For me, during New York Fashion Week Olivia Palermo and Alexa Chung were the style icons of the week! Always with impeccable style and mixing the current trends with their own street style. In the midst of Winter it can be challenging to rock the summer trends but Alexa Chung looked fabulous in her metallic coat and pretty floral prints were a popular choice. Let’s take a look at some of the best-dressed front row fashionistas at New York Fashion Week ♥

New York Fashion Week has shown us there are still hints of pastel hues as seen by Marc Jacobs and Ralph Lauren. The Marc Jacobs’ pastels are more muted and in neutral tones where as Ralph Lauren uses washed out greys and mauve tones. On the other end of the scale Altuzarra, Alexander Wang and Proenza Schouler have pop prints and bold solid tones such as electric blue, mustard yellow, pillarbox red, fuschia pink and lime green to brighten up the Winter season. Silhouettes overall have been on the slim side and key pieces include the coat (as it’s winter!) skinny pants, slinky knits and Marc Jacobs and hinted at the return of bow detailing so watch this space and let’s go to London…♥

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Summer Shimmer Beauty Picks

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One of the biggest trends this season is shimmering metallics as seen on the catwalk shows of Lanvin, Roberto Cavalli, Dior and Balmain. It’s time to sparkle in the sunshine and feel good! Let’s face it, everyone loves a bit of sparkle from time to time, a bit of glitter or metallic just makes you shimmer and there is nothing better than a bit of summer shimmer.

Summer Shimmer

 

Bringing this trend into beauty is so easy, whether you go for full on metallic eyes, a touch of glitter eyeliner or lips and cheeks with a hint of shimmer. As you know I love a bit of sparkle and shimmer! Here are my top picks and some other great products I have thought of along the way ♥

  1. Nars Shimmer Eyeshadow £18 - this is highly pigmented and long-wearing, if you wet your brush slightly before application the colour is a lot more intense. The powder eyeshadow has a shimmer effect and looks amazing, it comes in quite a few shades. Shop now from John Lewis, Selfridges and HQ hair.
  2. MAC Extra Dimension Blush £20 - this blush gives a subtle metallic effect to your cheeks and in the sunlight it really shimmers. I also love the Soft & Gentle highlight which I have obsessed over before with you! You can buy the shimmering blush from Debenhams and Selfridges.
  3. Nails inc Hampstead Court Polish £12 – a polish that is great over different shades or loaded up on it’s own for a full on metallic effect. Buy it now at Debenhams and Selfridges.
  4. Bobbi Brown Nude Glow Shimmer Brick £35 – this limited edition shimmer brick brightens up your face in an instant. I also love the shimmer brick bronzers for a huge summer beauty trend this season. Shop now at Debenhams, Selfridges and John Lewis.
  5. Illamasqua Liquid  Metal Eye Cream £17.50 – a highly pigmented metallic which adds real sparkle! Shop now at Selfridges.
  6. Nars Eye Paint £18.50 - a gorgeous light-weight but high impact glitter. I also love the MAC glitter pigments! Shop now at Selfridges, John Lewis and HQ hair.
  7. Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter £14 – I have been using these for years, they are so amazing and last for ages. Great to line the eyes, tips of your eyelashess or all over the lid for full on sparkle! Available at HQ hair and Debenhams.
  8. Ciaté Party Shoes Paint Pot £9 – a gorgeous glittering gold nail colour for ultimate glamour! Shop now at Selfridges.
  9. Laura Mercier Sequin Eye Colour £18.50 – it’s all in the name, a sequin eye colour…need I say more? Available from John Lewis and Selfridges.
  10. Guerlain Kiss Kiss Lipstick £24 – imagine crystal droplets on you lips to give you multi-dimensional sparkle and shine. The perfect Valentines pout! Shop from Selfridges

Summer Shimmer Beauty Picks

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Valentines Wishlist from Selfridges

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Valentines is just a few days away, most girls are compiling their Valentines wishlists and discreetly leaving hints around the place. There are just so many pretty things around at this time of year, just coming into the new season, everyone looking for gifts and the most stylish crowds outfit building for London Fashion Week! Oh and I forgot, it’s my birthday so always a reason for me to put together a wishlist of gorgeous gifts!

If you need some gift inspiration, indulge in my Valentines wishlist with all my favourite picks from Selfridges.

Valentines Picks from Selfridges

 

  1. Mulberry goat leather purse – a classic designer piece in a gorgeous romantic shade of red, £225 from Selfridges
  2. Maria Francesca Lips Bracelet – a cute yet sexy piece to add to your jewellery collection, making an understated statment.
  3. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb – perfume for Valentines is perfect, it may be cliché but when it comes to a scent as gorgeous as this who cares? It is the scent of the season! £50 from Selfridges
  4. Jo Malone Scented Candle – there is something so classic and romantic about Jo Malone, the scented candles are calming and set the perfect ambience, £39 from Selfridges
  5. Tom Ford Lip Colour – this make-up collection is becoming increasingly popular, choose from romantic reds and pinks to sultry nudes, £36 from Selfridges
  6. Philippa Craddock bouquet – beautiful spring blooms to compliment any gift, need I say more? If you’re looking for something other than roses, these tulips are perfect. £75 from Selfridges
  7. Heart Gift Bag - a pretty printed gift bag to present the gifts of your choice, £4.95 from Selfridges


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The SJP Shoe Collection Revealed ♥

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When you think of Sex and the City, what comes to mind? Love, fashion and super high heels? It was the show that made Manolo Blahnik famous and a household name! Leaving us all hoping for a SJP Shoe Collection…if only!

The SJP Shoe Collection Revealed ♥

Well ladies the highly anticipated shoe collection by none other than, Sarah Jessica Parker has finally been unveiled. The style icon’s debut collection will launch on the 28th of February exclusively at Nordstrom, the American department store. It will be available to buy online (with shipping to the UK!) at Nordstrom.com.

The beautiful collection of shoes, bags and a trench coat takes inspiration from Sarah Jessica Parker’s childhood and her Sex and the City days. Grosgrain ribbons represent how she used to tie her hair when she was young, flower accents look back to the Carrie Bradshaw wardrobe and there are strong references to 70s and 80s iconic styles.  It was an obvious choice as SJP chose to collaborate with George Malkemus, CEO of Manolo Blahnik.

 The SJP Shoe Collection Revealed ♥

The SJP Shoe Collection Revealed ♥

Featuring classic styles, metallic stillettos, pastel hues and even a selection of flat casuals and espadrille wedges, prices start from $195 and there are statement shoes for every fashionista.  Complete with all the girly touches including frills, flowers and bows!

‘We thought [about the metropolitan New York woman]. A beautiful coat, bag and pair of shoes – they all kind of go together. It seemed tight. It didn’t seem like we were trying to sell a bunch of junk to people,’ said Sarah Jessica Parker.

Not wanting to skimp on quality, SJP revealed she found an Italian factory to ensure superb craftsmanship. So it seems our Sex and the City dreams of Carrie’s Manolo’s have come true as there is now a fully dedicated collection to the designer, the style icon that is Sarah Jessica Parker and of course inspired by Carries’s quirky ‘no rules’ style. All we need now is an outlet to try and buy in the UK!

The SJP Shoe Collection Revealed ♥

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