Somerset Diary ~ Day 3 | Fruit, Tractors and Country Walks

Super chilled day today, I'm going to miss these days in September! 

Went for a walk over to the farm next door this morning and wondered across some fruit fields. It's so nice to go walking in the countryside, it's great to just take timeout and think. 

I have never been a fruit lover, I'm more of a veggie girl, however the fruit looked amazing! There were plums, cherries, blackberries, red currents and they all looked super tasty! My favourite being the cherries. 

Thinking I'm a farmer... LOL

Cherry Trees

Outfit

This outfit is one for one of those days when your going for long walks through the countryside or if you live on a farm (providing you don't get too muddy as this outfit is definitely not mud proof! However I do think a pair of wellies would look great with it!)

Ring: Brandy Melville (love Brandy Melville jewelry and phone cases!)

Shirt: Abercrombie & Fitch (a cheaper version of this shirt is easy to find as A&F is a bit pricey)

Shorts: Topshop

Shoes: Topshop (you can also buy these in black, so if your going to be getting a little bit muddy black is better colour!)

Do you prefer the countryside or the city? 

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Somerset Holiday Diary ~ Day2 | Witches and all things Glastonbury

(sorry I'm posting this a bit late!) 

On Friday Glastonbury was calling! Besides from the music festival held their, which I would LOVE to go to, Glastonbury is also well known for all things witchcraft and magic. It's a very spiritual place and is basically the UK's version of Salem in Massachusetts. 

I really liked Glastonbury as it was very eclectic. However, I get really easily spooked out about things such as karma, magic and all things spiritual, (thanks vivid imagination!)

Skeleton Lampost

I wondered on it to this really cool little Indian style shop. It had a Hindu vibe about it, displaying lots of pictures of Hindu Gods. There was three floors which old rickety staircases leading up. Each floor was filled with lanterns, cushions and incense.

Rows and rows of incense

One incense was called 'Dragons Breath'... not sure I'm too keen to see what that smells like!

I'd go to Narnia

In a witches shop

Outfit

For an outfit inspiration to fit the Glastonbury style, I'm suggest a bohemian style outfit!

Necklace: Topshop

Top: New Look

Shorts: Topshop

Shoes: Topshop

I like this outfit as it has a bohemian feel to it but is perfect for a hot summers day. The shoes are also really comfy for walking around town.

I have already done a post on Bohemian Style so click here to read that!

Do you like/ believe in all things mystical? Have you ever been to Glastonbury?

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Somerset Holiday Diary ~ Day1| Summer Evening Sunset

I am currently on holiday in Somerset, as an only child bordem creeps in very easily on family holiday as there is only the three of us, mum, dad and moi. To curb some holiday bordem I thought I would blog a lil holiday diary of each day i'm in Somerset. I still wanted to incorporate a bit of fashion and beauty into these Somerset Diary posts so I'll be posting holiday outfit/makeup ideas for each day to hopefully give you some summer fashion inspiration.

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The weather today has been a complete contrast to yesterdays! Today has been 29 degrees (which is a near miracle for English weather!) Haven't done too much today, just spent my time working my way through the book 'Birdsong', which, don't get me wrong, is a great book, however is seeming never ending at the moment! (My mum is desperately trying to convert me into a lover of literature.) 

As posting photos of me reading a book doesn't make for too much of an inspiring blog post, I decided to photograph the sunset as the evenings are really beautiful here in the idyllic Somerset countryside. 

Blouse: Topshop

Here is my outfit inspiration for a hot summers day of doing nothing...

insp: Brandy Melville

I love this Brandy Melville inspired outfit as it's comfy, cool and still fashionable!

Dungarees are also a really good idea! These are £29.99 from New Look and I am definitely buying these haha!

As for makeup I think minimal is best for these kind of days. 

Today I wore:

Maybelline Volum' Express Mascara

Revlon Lip Butter in 'Tutti Frutti'

Topshop Blusher in 'Morning Dew'

Rimmel Wake Me Up concealer

Hope you've enjoyed my first Somerset diary post! Let me know if you like these style posts in the comments!

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July Favourites!

I have been loving a couple of bits and bobs this month, so I thought I'd share with you my faves!

Makeup
Not too many makeup faves this month as I haven't really tried out different makeup brands etc. However, I have been re-loving some old products.

Revlon Colour Burst Lip Butters in 'Tutti Frutti'

These lip butters are really moisturizing and give a really nice pop of colour to the lips as well as a glossy finish. I'm desperate to go back and try out more colours in this collection!

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation

I know, same old same old! The Wake Me Up foundation is an extremely popular choice, however I have been especially loving it lately and I've been using it almost every day! 

Nail Varnish

Barry M Gelly Nail Varnish in 'Blueberry'

I've heard so many good things about Gelly nail varnishes. I have serious trouble with nail varnish, I normally chip it within an hour of painting my nails, ridiculous I know! These Gelly nail varnishes last for ages and don't chip easy either. I'm definitely sticking to mainly Gelly nail varnish from now on!

Essie Limited Edition Summer Nail Varnish in 'Sunday Funday'

Every single colour in this collection was stunning and if they weren't so pricey I would of bought every colour there and then! It's a stunning bubble gum pink colour with really pretty sparkly shimmers in it. Very summery!

Foodie Faves

Oreos

Omg, I have an unhealthy obsession with Oreos! I literally can't stop eating them it's crazy haha! I wish the UK sold all the different flavours! If I go to America I know what I'm bringing back in my suitcase!

Raspberry Milkshakes

In my garden we grow raspberries and this year there has been a TON of them! Seriously, my freezer is filled to the brim with raspberries! I've been making use of the vast raspberry collection in many different tasty ways. My favourite, however, is raspberry milkshake, it just tastes soo darn good! (especially if you dunk Oreos in it!) Maybe I'll do a short recipe blog post on my version of a raspberry milkshake!

So there you have it, my monthly faves! What have you been loving this month? Are any of your favourites the same as mine?

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A Beauty and Fashion Guide to the 1920s

Since the release of the film 'The Great Gatsby' the 1920s has become a very fashionable era.

I love the signature makeup looks and fashions inspired by all things Hollywood and glamour.

Here is my guide to beauty and fashion in the 1920s...


Fashion
Women's fashion in the 1920s was a rejection of Victorian style and the Gibson Girl look.

Gibson Girl

The fashions in the 1920s was strongly influenced by the culture that created it. 1920s fashion was perhaps the most influential in creating modern tastes in women's clothes.

It was the decade of the first swing dancer (aka. Flapper) called Lindy Hop. From this the 'Flapper Dress' was born.

Flapper Dresses have been worn on the red carpet by many celebrities, for example, Kate Moss.

If you are looking to buy a more modern style of flapper or swing dress, ASOS have a great selection: here!

Long beaded necklaces and feather headbands were paired with the typical flapper dress.

My Flapper Outfit Idea:

Dress- Miss Selfridge- £129.00

Shoes- ASOS- £19.99

Necklace- Miss Selfridge - £5.00

Hair

Hair in the 1920s was either curls or an elfin crop. The actress Louise Brooks was a massive style icon and introduced the elfin style hair cut.

Louise Brooks

Another popular hair style was a soft wavy look.

Kim Kardashian rocking a 1920s hair do
on the red carpet

Makeup

Makeup in the 1920s was all about the bold, smokey eye, thin, precise eyebrows and the perfectly sculpted red lip. A pale complexion was also preferred. Women were encouraged to wear as much makeup as possible as lots of makeup was seen as being very beautiful. 

Drugstore products I recommend for recreating classic 1920s makeup:

Eyes- I think an eyeshadow palette is an easier way to recreate a smokey eye as all the colours you need are there. 

Collection 2000 Smokey eye palette

The Falsies Mascara

Lips- A shiny but still pigmented classic red lipstick is perfect for a bold 1920s lip look. Women made their lips look smaller and a more precise lip shape.

Rimmel Apocalips in the shade 'Big Bang'

Face- Pale complexions were fashionable in the 1920s so white powders were often used. To create a 1920s complexion use a foundation one shade lighter than your normal shade. 

Bourjois 123 Perfecting Foundation 

Then matte your face with a pale powder.

Bourjois Healthy Balance Powder

Then gently define your cheekbones using a matte bronzer.

Bourjois Chocolate Bronzer

Apply a dot of blusher to the apples of your cheeks. A red blusher is best.

There you have it, my fashion and beauty guide to the 1920s! Hope you've enjoyed this post and it has been helpful! 

To see my guide to 1960s fashion, hair and makeup head over to my blog!

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My 2013 Summer Essentials

Hey Guys!

I have seen loads of these tags floating about the internet so today I have decided to share with you my 2013 summer essentials!

1. Maybelline BB Cream

I have always been a massive BB cream fan! BB Cream covers imperfections and protects you from the sun's rays. This BB cream is SPF 35 which makes it all the more appealing to me as a sun burnt face is not the look I'm going for this summer!

2.  Maybelline Color Tattoo

Tried and tested these cream eyeshadows are waterproof, waheeey!  They come in sooo many pretty colours and are super shimmery on the eyelid. They are also very budget happy! Next I'm aiming to buy the green one, so so pretty!

3. Soap and Glory Archery Eyebrow Pencil and Tint

I purchased this a few weeks ago and I am LOVING it! It is double ended, one with a waxy brow pencil and the other with a brow tint. It works really well at defining eyebrows but still keeps them looking natural. Plus it's waterproof!

4. Maybelline Baby Lips

These are such pretty colours and give your lips a really lovely tint of colour when you don't feel like wearing lipstick.  They come in soo many lovely summery colours.

5. L'Oreal Salt Spray

To get the ultimate beachy look salt spray is a must! Using heat on your hair in summer doesn't do it much good, so salt spray is a great alternative!

6. Mojito

Mojitos are the perfect summer drink and soo refreshing, alcoholic or non alcoholic!

What are your summer essentials?

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Interview on Bloggers Bunch!

Hey Guys!

Just a quick post today!

I did an interview for the blog, 'Bloggers Bunch.' Bloggers Bunch is a great blog that unites the blogging community. You can do guest posts which may be featured on this blog or interviews to help your blog audience grow! I definitely recommend you check it out!

Click here to read my interview

Click here to go to Bloggers Bunch

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