Glam Rock

Attracting the inner magpie within myself, i spotted this laid back cotton '&' sweater in Select for £20. As seen in store, it can paired well with a pair of joggers, awakening any sad gym outfit with an added energy of glitter and sparkle. But i immediately had other thoughts for styling that would grab this top the attention it was designed to earn.

Continuing with the edgy, glam-rock feel the black and gold sequins visually sing out, i've chosen a pair of leopard print hotpants from Pixie Lott's Lipsy range to really make the outfit roar and give that 'im hanging with the band' appeal. As to not over indulge and get carried away, accessories are best kept to a minimum with  a bow headband in either a luxurious black velvet or a more daring gold metallic, finished off with a chunky gold statement bracelet.

Hair should be kept to a simple and effortless in either brushed out curls or piled high in a loose bun, this allowing the hairband be the main focus.
Make-up should either concentrate on either dark eyes with a touch of metallic gold in the inner corners (think Emma Watson at the Harry Potter final premier!) and a nude lip, or simple eyes lined with a thick black eyeliner cat- flicked out dramatically at the end and teamed with a statement red lipstick.

Xx

Sultry Lace meets Subtle Colour Blocking

Dress: Topshop

Shoes: Topshop

Lipstick: MAC Cosmetics 'Lady Danger'

Gothic Glamour. This dress drew my attention on a Topshop newsletter i was sent earlier this week and because everybody needs the perfect LBD, i set out to find the perfect complimentary accessories to team with it.

To successfully colour block, i'd advise to sticking to two or three colours maximum, and to be on trend this winter, experiment with mixes and clashes of bold berry colours.

To complete the look i would centre parten my hair and place sections in big rollers for a big, wavy and glamorous finish.

Show Orchid. MAC Cosmetics

Not days since i bought my last Mac lipstick have i spotted another must have shade, as worn here by Bip Ling as she makes a statement and stands out from the crowd as she wears this deep but vivid berry bright, a colour which is set to be BIG this autumn.
The shade will compliment any shade of eye colour and bring a face to complete life. Xx

Dorothy Perkins A/W 11 - The best bits

This autumn see's the arrival of a collection that compliments all shapes and figures. Popular to the fuller, more curvy female figure, dresses are nipped in at the top of waists to draw attention to the slimmest area on the body, and then allowed to freely flow out underneath into a structured a line shape, conveniently hiding that festive belly. Horray we can all enjoy a glass of mulled wine (or few) without worry!
Pieces are neat, stream lined, structured and sharp to the eye. Flashes of bold colour, most popularly bright berry shades, are blended down with neutrals.
Animal prints are also BIG and can be added to an outfit in accessories to add a touch of character and glamour. Xx

Perfect tan enhancer!

Been somewhere hot this summer? Or been building up your Dove summer glow tan? This dress is perfect for compimenting a golden tan! As the red works on re-creating that Spanish look, the cutout diamond in the middle lets you show of a tanned waist! Hola boys!

Team with a matching vivid red lipstick and some bright purple heels and matching bag to really make a statement and stand out from the crowd. Xx

Seen it, want it!

I'm a massive fan of all things feminine and this 60's inspired swing dress really does it for me!
I have a kind of 'ice-cream cone' figure so this dress would help in that it could skim over my stomach area and i could show off my slimmer legs.

I could see myself teaming this with my MAC lipstick in 'quite the thing' (its a perfect match to the violet colour shown on the dress)

Anyway, the dress is £45 from asos.com.

Xx

SELF PROMOTION.

An idea i've just thought about for a possible business card/ logo for myself could be a side shot of my shoulders upwards with me pretending to make a 'shh' noice with my finger, and wrote on the finger being my name.

elle

Magazine Artwork

Coming up next term with uni, i have a magazine project, where me and my partner get to create a whole one.

This cover is a major inspiration as it's so different from any other conventional mags ive seen about.

If anyone else knows of any other unique mags, leave a comment! :)

shimmering vomit of crystals

These stunning photos were found on Mandy's blog 'Shimmering vomit of Crystals'.

The beautiful jewel colours clashed together really makes a statement and gives a lucrative exotic look.

They could look great as part of a cosmetics advertisement centred around colour and experimenting.

Vogue Beautfiul

How beautiful are these 2 cover editorials from Vogue Russia?!

Both stunningly styled to keep fitting with the overall theme of the issue, with both colour and font been taken into consideration.

The first image is reminiscent of an exotic jungle with emerald green leaves framing the beauty of the exotic flower. I adore how well established Vogue is to be able to not show all the letters of the publication and keep the front cover content to a minimum to create that luxury, high class publication.

Storm Appearance

Here they are; Mary-Kate and Ashley make a stunning appearance on the red carpet for the Elle Style awards 2010.

Ashley blew the crowds away in a beach storm, vintage Christian Lacriox, adding that Ashley Olsen touch fo wow with enviable Fendi heels. Whilst Mary-Kate modelled a sophisticated yet bursting with subliminal sexiness Lanvin, accessorized with a Proenza PS1 clutch.

Unfortunatly women of the year didn't go to either of these beauties, but which twin took your vote in the style contest this time? I think i'm going to have to go Ashley for that stunning trail.

Paris

Having just returned from a week in Paris and looking back on my photos, i'm deeply missing the beautiful photographic scenery i experienced in my time there.

Staying in Bobigny, quite a distance away from the main centre of Paris, when we first arrived, after a 13 hour coach journey via the EuroTunnel, i wasn't too impressed with the deserted, graffiti'd environment that surrounded us.

However, after a couple of days of adapting to the Metro's, we discovered what Paris was best known for to tourists, it's stunning architecture all framed by pretty soft lighting, really bringing Paris to life come evening time.

With miles of footpaths to walk to explore everywhere around you, you would never be short of discovering new things in Paris. Streets are lined with independant, friendly cafe's offering some of France's traditional plates (at VERY expensive prices may i add!!), however definitly worth the investment to pretend for an hour or two that your living the life of Amelie or such other famous french role models.

Coming to the end of our holiday to Paris, we took a trip up the Eiffel Tower. Having experienced Paris from footpaths in a maze type of experience being surrounded by buildings, seeing Paris from such a height was an breath taking experience and was such a brilliant way to end the trip leaving my memory full with gorgeous, dream worthy images of the city of Paris; a city decorated by fairy lights.

put up your name!

What a fantastic way to display your name. This could be a great idea for my self promotion business card in my 3rd year of uni. I feel a photoshoot coming on!!..

make a point.

Great inspiration from the fonts and first letters to visually represent the department stores!

Burning Beauty

These images are beautifully styled, with reference being made to the wild through the models snakeskin effect tights and the photoshopped lace framing her face in the second image is striking and a really clever idea to gain attention.

The brightness of the yellow works stunningly against the mono tone of the photograph at the the bottom.

Publication: Numero No104

Editorial: Forest Princess

Photographer: Greg Kadel

Styling: Patti Wilson

Line and Shapes

I'm absolutly in love with the structure of this whole editorial. Stunning.

Editorial: The Lines and the Shapes

Publication: Vogue Italia, Feb 2005

Model: Gemma Ward

Photographer: Craig McDean

Gliiter, sparkles and Jewels

I've decided to include in my blog all things that make me happy.

This image makes me incredibly happy with its blend of jewels, glitter and pink fluff. The sparkle that glitter gives off twinkles like a cluster of stars in the sky, and instantly brightens up my day!