Thrifty Thursday - Bare-Faced Bravery

For those of us on a tight budget, Spring's latest beauty trend is a god-send in disguise!

 

Bare-faced beauty is the trend to be rockin' right now and although the last time this look was 'in' it was a total fake (I had to wear layers and layers of dewy foundation) this time round things have changed...

 

 

Versace S/S13

 

 

Alexander McQueen S/S13

 

 

Rick Owens S/S13

 

Very simply, the easiest way to be bang on trend every single day.

Quick beauty formula:

Concealer + Tinted Moisturiser + Powder

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Naturally Nude

 

I've literally sorted this look for under £5, too!

 

3ml Mini Calvin Klein Infinite Hydration Foundation in Soft Beige (which I got for £1.40 on eBay!),

ELF Shimmering Facial Whip £1.50

&

Natural Collection Loose Powder £1.99

 

 

You can leave your eyebrows as natural as you please and there's no need for mascara!

If you're feeling too naked for the day why not put two of Spring's biggest trends together and add a neon lip?!

 

 

Missoni S/S13

 

 

Giles S/S13

 

[All of the catwalk looks can be found at Glamour Online]

 

What's your Spring look?

 

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April Lust List - Look Like An Angel, Play Like The Devil...

The transition from Winter to Spring is always awkward: Too warm for coats, too chilly for bare skin. Awkward wardrobe change aside, what I adore about this time of year is the sudden resurrection of colour - blues, pinks, oranges and purples to be topically correct! I can't get enough of the Ombre Trend right now (which is basically a neat version of tie dye, I'm sure!) as well as the super cute sunglasses that you can grab for such a bargain, too! 

I'm going through a phase where I love to team very feminine pieces with accessories or make-up that add a subconscious attitude to the outfit! Looks like an angel, plays like the devil...

Without further ado let me present this month's Lust List - credit cards at the ready!

H&M :          Slingbacks   /   Clutch   /   Dress

Missguided : Shorts   /   Cat Shades   /   Jumpsuit

 

 

River Island :    Dress   /   Crop Top   /   Tank

 

Kardashian Kollection :   Wedges   /   Clutch   /   Tote

 

 

ASOS : Necklace   /   Watch   /   Earrings   /   Jacket   /   Dungaree Dress   /   Socks

 

 

 

What do you guys think? Have I missed something off? I'm sure there's more that I want!

 

What's on your lust list?

 

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Spring Pastel Mani

Got my nails done today - wayyy overdue as the other ones were cracking off all over the place!

 

Loren Ridinger Tweeted THIS:

 

 

Which I simply ADORE - the layered design, the pretty pastels, the dainty shape: It is all so perfect for the Spring transition.

 

I decided I wanted something like that - but with a bit more attitude.

So I got THIS:

 

 

A combination of:

 

Essie Castaway

 

Orly Snowcone

 

& Technician's own Gold polish

 

I LOVE to mix up my nails art every now and then to add a little pizazz to proceedings! I'm so glad to have them cut down too - I couldn't even do my shirt buttons up this morning!

 

What other nail trends are there at the moment? Has anyone tried the nail wraps before? I may experiment with them in the future.

 

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Friday Night Fashion: Body-Con & Studs

Getting ready for a Friday night out is risky business for us ladies. You want to look your best but dress appropriately for the occasion all whilst making sure you're not too on show (if you know what I mean).

Last night my gal pal Lauren channelled saucy pop siren Katy Perry's red carpet style opting for a white studded dress from Missguided. Pairing the dress with coral peep toes and an OPI LDN:SKN tan she looked BEAUTS!


Inspired by Christina Milian's sultry ensemble I sampled the infamous Kardashian Kollection for the first time - I opted for the black bow-detail pencil skirt from Dorothy Perkins teamed with a navy cut-out corset from the ASOS sale rail!

According to Glamour, the number 3 trend for Spring '13 are 'Peekaboo Pieces' so I'm still surprised to see the ASOS corset STILL available in the sale for £18! Bargain!

See the top 10 Spring trends this year at http://www.glamour.com/fashion/2012/09/spring-2013-most-wearable-fashion-trends#slide=3

and buy the corset (currently only available in sizes 14, 16 & 18) at http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Corset-with-Cut-Out-Angled-Sides/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2364149&SearchQuery=Corset&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=-1&sort=-1&clr=Navy

Shop Lauren's style at http://www.missguided.co.uk/flarie-studded-tailored-dress