lets vamp it up.

After picking up the beautiful Maybelline Gel Liner the other day, it has integrated into my daily makeup routine, displacing the old ELF Cream Liner that used to be my liner of choice. The Maybelline version is a lot creamier, easier to work with and also includes a lovely little brush which is perfect for creating a multitude of different lines.

I was recently inspired by the wonderful Lisa Eldridge and her liner in this tutorial of hers, and had a wee go at recreating the look myself:

By no means is my version anywhere near as perfect as Lisa's original but I absolutely adore this look! It almost reminds me of something Gaby from the TV show Made in Chelsea would wear, and I love how dramatic and bold it is!

In the picture above I paired it with Hue lipstick from Mac, so as not to draw too much attention away from the eyes, however I also had a little play with my Sleek OMG Lipstick...

 

Paired with red lipstick it looks a little 'vamp-ish' and my mother even referred to it as 'Mautitia Adams' type makeup!

Although this isn't exactly wearable for everyday I'm still in love with the idea of dramatic cat liner, and I really hope Maybelline come out with different colours in their new liner!

OFFICE KEEPER LACE UP SUEDE

Now these bad boy shoes from Office, priced at a crazy £85 are currently at the top of my wish list. Unfortunately I will never have the privilege of actually owning a pair, but I thought I would add it to my blog just in case anyone that knows me sees this and is feeling generous...just kidding! This style is not really what I would normally wear and I thought I would start to wear more clothes that would go with shoes like this so that eventually if I ever was to purchase something as beautiful as the burgundy pair then they would fit perfectly with the rest of my wardrobe. By adding them to my blog is almost like when a woman takes a page from a magazine and puts it on their partners desk...to me, having these on my blog is a personal sign of change and putting these here to make myself work harder so I can buy pretty things! Opinions please...?

sneaky purchases.

On a little trip out to town to root around for a suitable prom bag (which, of course, I didn't even end up getting!) I accidentally on purpose spent money that I just don't have to spend! June has been an absolutely crazy month, with about a trillion birthday presents and parties to pay for, not to mention Prom, and my bank account has been seriously suffering! I managed to justify a few purchases in town, although my conscience is suffering a little now...

White Floppy Hat - Primark - £4

I loveeee the floppy hat trend for summer and this one was just so cute with the tiny holes, although there was a straw tie around the hat which I swiftly snipped off for fear of looking a little too scarecrow-esque!

Beaded Headbands - Primark - £2

These are so bright and colourful for summer, and perfect to wear with soft, floaty, wavy hair!

Turquoise Ring - Primark - £2.50

I could not believe how beautiful this ring was, especially for Primark standards!

Maybelline Gel Liner - Superdrug - £5.99

This could quite possibly be my new favourite liner, it beats my ELF Cream Liner by miles!

Cream Sheer Blouse - Primark - £8

I adore this type of top however upon closer inspection I accidentally picked it up in a size 18, whoops!

Orange Vest Top - Primark - £4

I love love love this for summer and tucking into shorts or bright skirts!

Floral Playsuit - H&M - £7.99

It seems that the only playsuits that ever fit me are found in H&M so I couldn't resist this little bargain!

 

Biscuiteers

 Firstly, I wanted to share one of my favourite songs right now. Although this is not a new song, I have been re-introduced to gorgeous female singers such as the delightful Corinne Bailey Ray, Lissie and The Pierces. Great songs for the summer and the long lighter evenings. Talking of that, it was in fact the longest day of this year today and it was lovely having the bright light sky outside and needing no lights on inside till late!

Secondly, I want to introduce you to the amazing company Biscuiteers. Whilst I was working at Oasis Press Office as an Intern the girls decided to send out these gorgeous hand-iced biscuits to a selection of bloggers as a way of advertising The New Vintage range they have just launched. Each biscuit was designed in the form of the new four dresses from their range that I showed you in a post I made a while ago. This collection of images below are taken of one of the boxes before it was sent out and hopefully you will have or will soon be seeing images on other peoples blogs. The company makes biscuits for all occasions and many businesses use them for gifts for their associates so I have taken some images from the website to show as examples. I thought it was a great and cute idea to give to the bloggers.

red indian.

Sheer Shirt- Primark; High Waisted Shorts- Topshop; Cardigan- Primark; All Jewellery- Primark; Hair Feathers- Primark; Lipstick- Sleek Peaches&Cream

I wore this little ensemble out to dinner for my friend's birthday last week, and it was dubbed my 'Red Indian' outfit by one friend because of the hair feathers... or to be a little more politically correct- Native American style! I actually adore this hair band with attached feathers on the ends; I think its so pretty and summery, and they seriously make me want to try out feather hair extensions!

Someone else commented that I had 'a zoo on my fingers' in the form of my lizard and snake rings: both from Primark, of course! There's something about animal jewellery that just draws me in, especially owl rings and necklaces- I have a whole collection of owl related items!

This week is basically 'Prom Coundown' week for me, with Prom being a week Thursday, and I am so excited! I'm hoping to pop into Mac at some point this week to pick up Face & Body foundation- I think it will look so nice for prom pictures- and I am still desperately in need of a bag!

Hope you all have a fantastic week! ♥

Oasis Internship

These images have come from the Oasis Clothing Press display rooms on Regent Street. A few weeks ago, I had the honour of interning with the Press Office team and I learnt so much. All of the images below are from two collections, the current spring/summer 2011 range and also the autumn/winter 2011 range about to come out. The week that I was there I was helping the girls organise the place and helped them with contacting different bloggers; - which you may have already seen - to promote the New Vintage Range with their floral designs show in my posts below. I had such an amazing experience working there for the week and I felt as if I didn't want to leave because I want to learn so much more! I cannot wait to go back and I recommend to anyone to get involved in interning in industries that interest you the most!

summertime wishlist.

Exams are finished and I am finally freeeeeeeeeeeee! With 11 weeks of plans free summer lying ahead of me, anything and everything is possible, and except for exam results day (25th August- helpp!) I just cannot wait. Of course, in those long stretching summer days a lot little shopping is to be done, and with a wishlist as long as my arm I cannot wait to hit the shops!

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MAC Face & Body Foundation

I am desperately in need of a good summer foundation; Revlon Colourstay is just not cutting it as the weather heats up. I am not a fan of heavy coverage anyway, so F&B sounds bloody brilliant, and the perfect foundation for prom!

OCC Lip Tars

in Hush & Safety Orange & many others...

These look amazingly pigmented and with such a beautiful range of colours I seriously need these in my life!

Sigma Contour Brush

After having my first taste of Sigma with the Miss Taylor Kabuki I cannot deny myself buying just a few more, to add to my already overflowing brush collection. This contour brush looks perfect for blush and contour and there are so many in the range that are also calling out for me to buy them!

Denim Scalloped Shorts

I've completely fallen in love with these shorts from Topshop, however they are sold out in the UK! *sob sob!*

Forever 21 Jewellery

I have just discovered how beautiful the range of jewellery in F21 is, especially this ring! I most definitely need to make an order from there sharpish!

And the last thing on my wishlist...

a job!