Moschino S/S15 Barbie Collection

I couldn't not write a post on the recent Moschino fashion show for their Spring Summer 2015 collection in which Jeremy Scott looked to Barbie for his inspiration. I must say I love the collection, it bought me back to my childhood and how could I not love it when everything is so pink! I adored everything in the show from the leather co-ordinates and exquisite evening dresses to the Barbie T-Shirt and that phone case every girl now wants. 

Below I have put together some of my favourite looks and pieces from the show.  

 

24/09 OOTD

blouse - Warehouse 

skirt - River Island 

shoes - River Island 

I have recently been buying my first winter purchases including this leather skirt, I wore it for the first time on this day and seen as though winter hasn't hit us just yet, I brightened the skirt up with some neon colours. I love this skirt its really comfortable and a great fit and I can see my self wearing it a lot through out the winter as it can be worn day and night time. The orange shoes are also a recent purchase, I seen them and had to have them I am obsessed with points and want a pair in every colour. Surprisingly these shoes look great with a lot of outfits as colour clash is on trend. I opted for silvery chunky jewellery with this outfit which I borrowed from my mam. I wore my hair in a wavy pony tail and went for a neutral makeup look with a bold lip using MAC 'Candy Yum-Yum' lipstick which is the same colour as my blouse. 

September Makeup Wishlist

Again it has been a couple of weeks since I last wrote a blog post and thats because I have been so busy but I'm back and I have a lot to talk about. I have a few posts lined up but I wanted to start with this one because I feel like I haven't talked about makeup for such a long time and I am dying to splurge at some of my favourite makeup counters.

MAC 'Velvet Teddy' Lipstick - I have always went for pink lipsticks but lately I have preferred a nude/brown lip colour and my main inspiration for that is Kylie Jenner, not only am I obsessed with her wardrobe but I love her makeup, in particular her lips. I've done some research on what lipstick Kylie uses and three colours from MAC come up they are called; 'Faux' 'Twig' and 'Velvet Teddy'. I was pleased to know that the lipstick she uses are MAC because it is my favourite brand and I am wanting to expand my collection. I think I will go for 'Velvet Teddy' because I think that colour will suit me best but the next time I am at a counter I will be asking for some advice on what I should go for to achieve the colour I am hoping for. 

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/Lipstick/index.tmpl

Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder - This is a product I have wanted to get my hands on for ages. I recently bought MAC 'Matte Bronze' bronzing powder and after using it for a while I have decided I am not happy with the colour, I think the product is good for contouring but not for an all over bronze glow. Terracotta bronzing powder is a legendary makeup product and I have heard so many great reviews about it and I'm dying to try it. 

http://www.guerlain.com/uk/en-uk/makeup/face/powders/terracotta-bronzing-powder-moisturising-and-long-lasting

Also I have 4 spaces left in my MAC palette and I'm trying to decide which eyeshadows should fill up the last spaces. I think I have all the neutral colours I need so I'm focusing on bright colours, I already have a few different shades or purple so I'm thinking I will go for a bright pink and maybe a deep blue. I can't say exactly what colours I will choose as its hard to judge colours online but I will post a haul whenever I buy them. 

Its getting to that time where I am running out of all of my everyday products such as my foundation, eyeliner and concealer. It seems they always run out at the same time and it ends up costing me a small fortune to repurchase them. I will definitely be repurchasing my favourite Charlotte Tilbury foundation which I have raved about in previous posts and I will be buying probably my 10th MAC Liquidlast eyeliner. I have been using the MAC Pro Concealer Palette since the beginning of the year and I have used almost all of it, this product is quite pricey but it is great value for money as it holds 6 different shades of concealer and it has lasted me so long so I will also be buying this again.

Recent OOTD

I feel the need to make up for my lack of posts lately, I love wearing white and bright colours in the summer and I try to wear as little black as possible, so I thought I would post this look from last month before I begin posting my autumn/winter looks in which black and dark colours will be a staple! 

top - Miss Francesca Couture 

jeans - H&M 

shoes - River Island 

With this outfit I wore muted gold accessories and went for a bold makeup look, wearing super smokey gold eyes and nude lips and I pulled my hair into a sleek pony tail.

Celebrity Fashion

Firstly I must apologise for the lack of blog posts in the last few weeks, I've been quite busy lately and haven't been able to find the time, however I will be getting back in to a regular blogging routine as of now! 

So many of my recent blog posts have been about makeup which is of course my favourite subject, but unfortunately I haven't bought any new makeup since my last haul so as you can imagine I'm pining for a trip to the MAC counter. I've been trying a lot of different eye makeup looks lately which I would love to share with you but I can't because I lost my phone which means no camera!!! Basically this is another excuse as to why I haven't been posting on here, so with my lack of new makeup and OOTD's and FOTD's, I decided to write this post on which celebrity fashion I have been loving this past month!

Does J.Lo ever get it wrong? At 45 years old J.Lo is still keeping her style young, fun and fresh and she's even rocking pigtails, possibly inspired by Ariana Grande. Some may not agree but I think she looks amazing in both of these outfits,  I wish I could dress like this everyday and those orange court shoes are on my wish list!  

I am so obsessed with Kylie Jenners style, this year she has really made an impact and truly put her self on the map! In these images she is rocking denim and leather and although this isn't something I would wear I think she looks fabulous, I don't know of anyone else who could make a massively oversized shirt look so good! 

Its so hard for me to write a celebrity fashion blog with out talking about the Kardashian/Jenners because I love just about everything they wear, I'm especially loving the more 'casual' looks they have sported lately. Here is Kylie again wearing another of my favourite fashion items, denim boyfriend jeans, I love how she has dressed them up with a silk cami. 

Again everything is on point here for the autumn season! leather, sweat pants, crop tops, points - big inspiration for my autumn/winter wardrobe! 

I love Nicki Minaj's new toned down look, she still manages to stand out from the crowd with out the crazy wigs and outfits. I love her more than ever now! 

Here is Iman, Rihanna and Naomi Campbell in a Balmain Campaign. If I became a millionaire one of the first things I would do is revamp my wardrobe and kit myself out in Balmain and hire Oliver Rousteing as my stylist. This campaign oozes everything I am loving this season, khaki green, leather, embellishment and leopard print which never seems to go out of fashion!

10/08 OOTD

I love nothing more than dressing up and going out and dancing all night and Newcastle is one of my favourite places to do so, thats where I went on Saturday night. What makes a night out even better for me is when you have a brand new outfit your dying to wear and deciding how to have my hair and make up. The 2 piece I wore was from an independent dress maker whom sells unique clothing and one off pieces. The fabric of this outfit is inspired by Emilio Pucci, a world-renowned Italian designer recognised for its geometric prints in a kaleidoscope of colours. 

Emilio Pucci 1953 Vogue Campaign 

The print and design of my outfit also reminded me of the 70's era and because it was so bold, I ensured my accessories and hair was muted, however I thought it was an opportunity to get creative with my makeup and use some exciting colours. 

For more details on my makeup read my previous post here.

In this picture you can see my earrings and bracelet which are broth from Crystal & Co 

I wanted my hair out of my face on this occasion and the focus to be on my outfit and makeup but I wanted to create a twist on a normal ponytail, as you can see my hair was put in a french plait and a low curly pony tail. My hair was done by my friend who is currently training to be a hairdresser. 

2 piece by designer 'Ruby Violet' 

The shoes I wore are Christian Louboutins, I received them for my 18th birthday and they are my favourite shoes I own but they certainly weren't designed for comfort. 

'Vibrant Pink' Makeup Look

Lately I have been trying some more 'adventurous' makeup looks, focusing on my eye makeup in particular. Instead of the brown/gold/bronze smokey eyes I would usually go for I have been using other colours which really work to compliment my eye colour and make them pop! 

Unfortunately the makeup used went to waste as I decided to get my brushes out at 10 o'clock at night but I got a few pictures and I created an eye makeup look that was perfect for the outfit I was wearing the following weekend. I think the colours I used are gorgeous, they worked so well together and I loved the outcome! 

Eyes

primer/base - MAC 'Painterly' Paintpot 

main/base colour - MAC 'Sushi Flower' Eyeshadow 

transition colour - MAC 'Soft Brown' Eyeshadow 

brow bone highlight - MAC 'Vanilla' Pigment 

outer 'V' -  MAC 'Sketch' Eyeshadow 

inner corner and lower lash line - MAC 'Amber Lights' Eyeshadow 

eye liner and water line - MAC Liquidlast Eyeline in 'Point Black'

eyebrows - HD Eye and Brow Palette 'Medium Brown'

mascara - Barry M 'Lash Vegas' Waterproof Mascara

Face

foundation - Charlotte Tillbury Light Wonder Foundation (Shade 8) 

concealer - MAC Pro Concealer Palette 

highlghter - MAC Prep + Prime Highligher in 'Light Boost' 

powder - MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Powder in 'Medium Plus'

bronzer/contour - MAC Bronzing Powder in 'Matte Bronze' 

blusher - MAC Cremeblend Blush in 'So Sweet, Easy' 

cheekbone highlighter - MAC 'Bare Study' Paintpot

Lips 

Lipstick - MAC 'Candy Yum-Yum' Lipstick

Small MAC Haul

MAC 'Chatterbox' Lipstick - Whats more exciting than a new MAC lipstick? A new free MAC lipstick! If you didn't already know about the Back 2 MAC programme heres the low down - take any 6 empty MAC containers and in return you get a free lipstick of your choice. It can be hard to pick from the collection unless you already had a colour in mind, which I didn't this time so I was holding 5 shades of pink and had various swatches on my hand but in the end I decided on 'Chattebox' as I had seen this in tutorials before and thought it looked lovely. The colour is described as 'bright red-pink' I have tried so many MAC lipsticks looking for an everyday pink and this is perfect, although it certainly can be worn for a night time look too, I can see this one going down fast! 

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/Products/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick/index.tmpl

MAC 'Club' Eyeshadow - So I couldn't go to the MAC counter and just walk away with a lipstick, especially when there is still slots to be filled in my MAC eyeshadow palette. Every time I'm at the eyeshadow stall I find myself picking up colours I already have because they stand out the most to me but this time 'Club' caught my eye, I swatched it on my hand and thought it was so similar to the MAC 'Blue Brown' pigment which I had mentioned in my 'June Makeup Wishlist' so I decided instead of spending £17.00 on a pigment I would only spend £10.00 for this eyeshadow. This colour is described as 'red-brown with green pearl' and 'Blue Brown' is described as 'brown with blue-green pearl'.

MAC 'Sushi Flower' Eyeshadow - This is the brightest MAC eyeshadow I have to date and I am so excited to use it, it is described as 'pinky-coral with pink shimmer'. I am wearing pink at the weekend and I wanted an eyeshadow to match my outfit. This colour seems to be a hit from MAC, I have heard it mentioned a lot on Youtube and I can see why as it really stands out in the collection, now that I have all the neutral colours I need (I think) I have started to focus on bright and vibrant shades, I'm looking forward to trying some more daring eye looks!

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/363/Products/Eyes/Shadow/Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl

My Holiday Beauty Essentials and Favourites

Of course I took all my make up and lots of toiletries on holiday but I have skipped the boring stuff and wrote a list of my favourite beauty products and must haves!

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Powder in Medium Plus - I bought this just before I went to Ayia Napa because powder is a must have on holiday, I regularly topped up with this on my nights out as my skin became very oily as it is so hot. I always go back to MAC powders, they are my favourite because they are so light weight and long lasting. 

MAC 'Tan' Pigment - This was the first MAC pigment I bought and I have used it frequently, MAC pigments may seem very pricey but they last forever. When working with clients or creating makeup looks on friends I have used this many times as it is so versatile and can be used with a neutral or vibrant look. I found myself using this a lot on holiday with MAC 'Soft brown' in the crease and using various darker colours in the outer corners. For someone looking to try a MAC pigment I would certainly recommend this. 

MAC 'Candy Yum-Yum' Lipstick - I mentioned this in my recent MAC haul but only used it for the first time and holiday, I had wanted this lipstick for ages but was a little anxious to wear it as it is so bold but I was so pleased with the outcome and found it looked beautiful with so many makeup looks. I love the colour it is a fluorescent pink with purple tones. This colour is definitely in my top 5 MAC lipsticks, it is a must have pink but like all MAC satin finish lipsticks it can be a little drying on the lips. 

Victorias Secret 'VS Fantasies' fragrance mist in 'Coconut Passion' - This is my favourite body spray ever, I can't get enough of it. I love the smell of coconut it just reminds me of summer but I could cry a little every time I spray it now as it reminds me of Ayia Napa.

Victorias Secret 'VS Fantasies' hydrating body lotion in 'Love Spell' - Unfortunately before I went on holiday I could not get my hands on the 'Coconut Passion' body lotion so I bought this instead which is another of my favourite VS scents. This is the second bottle of VS body lotion I have and I have now decided I'm not a fan, as lovely as they smell I don't think these lotions are 'hydrating' I like a moisturiser to leave my skin feeling nourished and glowing but this product just seemed to disappear, next time I will try a body butter. 

Estee Lauder 'Bronze Goddess' Fragrance - I mentioned this in a recent post you can find here. Every girl needs a holiday perfume! I love this because it is so summery, now that I'm familiar with this perfume I would add to my previous description that is a very dusky and muted scent, the bottle is the perfect size and a little goes a long way! Grab it while you can as it limited edition for spring/summer.

Dove 'Summer Glow' in Medium/Dark - My face takes much longer to tan than the rest of my body so I applied this to my face daily to achieve a healthy glow which made me feel more comfortable when not wearing make up on a day time. I have used this a lot this summer, it is great because the colour is natural and it doesn't go streaky when used correctly however the smell is a big let down. 

Real Techniques 'Stippling Brush' - I often get bored of using the same products and tools so I began using this brush to apply my foundation instead of the Real Techniques 'Expert Face Brush'. I enjoy using this brush because I believe I am using less product than before which leaves my foundation feeling super light weight. 

Gelish in 'Make You Blink Pink' - This was one of the first Gelish colours I bought and it has always been my favourite colour in my collection but for some reason I never wore it myself till I went on holiday. I always have my nails painted pink on holiday but this is my favourite shade of pink, it is so bright and fluorescent which is perfect for holiday. 

My Ayia Napa Wardrobe

I have been home a week now and I have finally pulled myself together and decided its time to write a new blog post. As you can imagine I have the holiday blues and this past week I've been trying to make the most of the english weather, sunbathing with my eyes closed and pretending I'm still on holiday. I had the time of my life in Ayia Napa, I loved every minute of it, It exceeded my expectations and there was so much to do, I would definitely consider returning next year. As sad as I am to be home, I am now excited to make lots of plans for next summer and booking up the next girls holiday!

As I said I would be posting some of my holiday outfits and bikinis so here they are along with some of my favourite pictures and memories!

 

Kandi Beach Party

I'm wearing 

bikini top - Victorias Secret

shorts - customised Levis

bag - Vivienne Westwood 

earings - Miss Selfridge

sunglasses - Ebay 

Fantasy Boat Party

I'm wearing 

bikini - H&M (customised by me) 

cover up - PHAX Swimwear 

bracelet - Jewel Boutique 

Pambos Pool Party

I'm wearing 

bikini - customised by me 

kaftan - Alexandria Therese

sunglasses - Miss Selfridge

Sandals - Ruby's Darlington 

Some of my favourite outfits were from independent boutiques I found online and on Instagram. 

Thank you for reading, keep your eyes peeled for my next post which will be a follow up including my holiday beauty essentials!