Pub outfit

Hello again!

Today's post features the new jeans I posted last time and a new purchase from Topshop! I wore the outfit out to the pub as it was smart causal.

As you can see from the above photos I'm wearing my amazing Ragged Priest ripped jeans! I've barely had these off as I'm simply obsessed. They are so flattering and go with trainers and heels so perfect for a day shopping and a night on the town. They make an outfit more interesting as well due to the rips which is helpful as winter everyday can be quite plain when you have a big jacket on!

The top I'm wearing is the rip funnel top from Topshop which was only £10. I love high neck items in the winter and this was perfect for indoors when the hearings on as its short sleeves. It's a forest green which I think matches perfectly with my red hair. Plus for £10 it's amazing quality and super comfy!

Thanks for reading and I'll be back soon!

Xox

New purchases - Topshop

Hello again! So I purchased a few new items from Topshop this month which I thought I'd write a bit about so here we go..

First up is a beautiful asymmetrical bra that I've had my eye on for ages but I needed other winter items first. I had some money left over from what I had to spent and thought I'd treat myself to this piece. 

It's just as gorgeous as it looks and is very comfortable to wear. The lace is very soft and the bra is well fitting which I was a little worried about.

I love soft cup bras as they are just perfect for everyday wear and I wear them most of the time now as there is so many beautiful styles out! It may seem a little pricey but I always invest a lot in underwear because if you lack in quality it can end up uncomfortable and painful so for something you wear everyday it's worth putting money into.

My only issue with this bra is it's a nightmare to get on and off, it fits perfectly but there's no hooks or zips and so you just pull it over your head. This isn't easy though as it's fitted to my under chest size and my shoulders are a good bit wider than that! 

Asymmetric Bandeau Bra - £20 

My second purchase is another underwear piece, a set of matching bra and pants. I only had one strapless bra which is black and so I needed another, lighter colour one for nights out. This one looked perfect and reminded me of a mermaid so I had to have it.

The pink is brighter than in the photo which was fine as I love a bit of pink and the set together just looks amazing. The bra is very well fitted and comfy to wear and the pants are also great for everyday. I love high waisted pants as their pin-up style looking and very flattering so these are perfect for me. 

STRAPLESS BRA AND HIGH-WAISTED KNICKERS - £34

The last item I got was the jeans below which I've been searching for, for ages! I have tried tons of shops for super ripped jeans but the quality was always either rubbish or over-priced. I eventually noticed these on Topshops website though and fell in love! 

I originally ordered a size 8 which I normally am but they were tiny! I swapped for a size 10 and although their a little big it's unnoticeable with a belt!

They are really different and interesting hence why I was drawn to them and work for everyday as well as on night's out! Plus, they wash really well wish isn't normally the case with black jeans!

Shredded Jeans by The Ragged Priest - £55

So hope you enjoyed seeing what I bought, I'll post an outfit with my new jeans very soon!

xox

Ootd - Evening outfit

Hello lovelies! Today's post is on an outfit I wore on Saturday night when I went out up town for the first time in ages! 

As you can see from the photo below I have a just above the knee length dress on. The dress is from Zara and was purchased in last years winter sale for £9.99 and I'm only just wearing it now!

I absolutely adore this dress because it's black, has lace, tartan and a floral pattern all into one! The colours are perfect for this time of year and fit well with my pale skin.

It's also really flattering as the patterned but starts at your waist which not only pulls your in making you look like you have an hourglass figure, but, it makes you look taller. This is even more so because of the length, knee length or just above is my favourite as its sophisticated and makes me look even taller!

I paired the outfit with my black cleared platform boots from River Island (blogged previously) because the club wasn't super dressy. I'd also just finished a shift at work and couldn't be bothered walking around in heels! 

Above you can see my make up which was as normal with white eyeliner from MAC on my waterline and Ardell Demi  wispie lashes! This was taken prior to my shift at work and so I added dark purple lipstick from Topshop before going out.

Thanks for reading my post, hope you enjoyed it and I'll be back in the next couple of days!

Xox

Kat Von D Foundation and Smashbox powder review

Afternoon guys! Today I'm just posting a quick review on two items I bought in Florida at Sephora,in June. I only used them for the first time recently as I always use up old make up first (hate things going to waste) and so was super excited as I don't know anyone personally whose used these products.

So first up is Kat Von D's lock it tattoo foundation in shade light 44 which cost $34.

I have very pale skin and finding good quality foundation is an absolute nightmare, even when I went into Sephora the women was surprised at how pale I was. Although I had heard this foundation came in two pale shades 42 and 44, I am 44 as it has beige undertones, 42 has pink undertones. 

I always go for liquid foundations and have been using MAC Cosmetics studio sculpt but it's so cakey and looks rubbish by the end of the day so I was overly happy when I finally opened this.

The consistency is thick (in terms of liquid anyway) but it means a little goes a long way as opposed to being thick and cakey. I use a pea sized amount which easily covers my whole face. I use my normal foundation brush (MAC 187 duo fibre brush) and they work perfectly together, the product is quick drying as well which is perfect for me because I like my foundation to dry before I apply any eyebrow or eye make up. 

The colour is perfect for my skin tone as well, MAC's was a little orange which I toned down with a pale powder however when you pay a lot for a product you expect a colour match.

Another reason this is one of my favourite foundations is that it is full matte coverage. I like to look almost doll like and this fits the bill as it covers my acne scars and redness, I don't need to apply concealer even when I have a spot but it still doesn't look cakey which is unbelievable.

I don't know where this can be purchased in the UK but Sephora do ship here so you should definitely give it a go! Considering it's only $34 which equals to about £21 plus postage would equal to around £30 which is cheap considering how great the quality of this product is.

Second is the Smashbox Halo hydrating perfection powder in fair which cost $49 (£31). The women in Sephora recommended this product to me as I asked for a matte powder that would not dry out my skin. Although my skin is combination the dry areas are really dry and powders can make my skin look like it's peeling which is disgusting. So, finding a good quality powder is key! I did use Benefit's hello flawless powder which is great but a lot of product needed to be used I felt so I wasn't getting much for my moneys worth.

This Smashbox powder on the other hand is unbelievably good. I apply it with a MAC large powder brush and you don't even feel like your putting anything on your skin it's that light. This is great because I wear make up all day every day so at the end of each day, feeling heavy and as though your make up is sunken into your pores is not nice at all. There is also an awful lot of product in this powder so yes £31 may seem a lot but quality aside you are getting plenty of use out of it as not much is needed either. It does at it says and never leaves my skin feeling dry even after a full 18 hour day and dries perfectly matte.

Again, I high recommend this product as it's just all round fantastic!

Above you can see me wearing both of the above products, there's no filter on this photo just sunlight. As you can see my skin looks flawless which is amazing considering I have no concealer on and have lots of red areas from acne scarring. The colour matches my complexion perfectly and the matte finish is very much noticeable!

So, thanks for reading and hope you enjoyed my little review!

xox

New buys - iPhone and River Island boots

Hello guys! So I've been ridiculously busy with uni but finally submitted my first essay this morning, only 6 more to go! I have written this post though to show you two buys, one recent and one not so much so I could review them. 

First of all I finally reached the end of my contract with my Samsung S3 and took a dive in the deep end with an iPhone. I've never had one but thought it was worth a try. I got the iPhone 5s in gold which looks fab, the white and gold together make it look super stylish and cute. The phone itself is also brilliant, easy to work, has all the apps I need and an amazing camera! Being a blogger and instagrammer, this is a must. I honestly don't know why I haven't invested in one of these before but I'm really impressed with it and just now waiting on my phone case!

I also bought the boots below last month from River Island. I was in dire need of new waterproof boots for winter but wanted something a little different to the normal chelsea boot. So I saw these beauties on RI's website and had to have them, I love a cleated sole as it looks quite gothic (which suits me perfectly) and the platform means they dress up any casual outfit. They are ridiculously comfy and easy to walk in which of course is another plus considering it will be snowing soon! So, considering they were a mere £36 I cannot emphasise how great these are and at such a steal. Many winter boots are over priced and completely fall apart but RI have an amazing, good quality Winter collection so go check it out!

I'll be back in the next few days to review another recent purchase from Topshop but for now, I hope you enjoyed this post!

xox

What I've been upto these past few weeks

Hello!

So in case any of you are interested, this is a post on what I've been up to the past couple of weeks! 

I'm back at uni which although difficult, is going really well as I'm keeping up to date with everything and working harder than I ever had. Outside of university though I've been busy as well because I often need a break from all the reading and typing!

First of all I finally got my Harry Potter tattoo, it's been in my head since the beginning of the year however I've not had the spare money to get it done due to unseen circumstances that happened over summer.

I got it done in Studio 13 in Edinburgh by the lovely Noemi. I took in a drawing I had done myself and the outcome was 100x better than I could have imagined. 

For those of you who haven't seen Harry Potter the tattoo is off the Dealthy Hallows sign which is introduced in the last book and has 'always' written underneath because its the last thing Severus Snape says in the book. I am in love with it and cannot wait to keep getting more!

I also love piercings and got my forward helix done which was number 14 and one of my favourites! 

I've been making more of an effort to see family this past year and have been having a great time doing so! I went with my gran and two aunties to the carvery which was awesome! I even tried one of their new puddings (see below) which was a yorkshire pudding with ice cream and it was absolutely gorgeous.

It was also my little brothers 13th birthday on the 27th of  September. I cannot believe how grown up he is already, makes me feel so old. 

I got him the fifa 15 game which he had asked for so I knew he was happy to receive it. I also took him uptown to go shopping with his birthday money and we had a great laugh as well as a nice dinner at KFC.

I've also been working a lot, bought myself an xbox and some new bits and bobs for my room so the past month has flown by! 

Thanks for reading and I'll post again tomorrow

xox

River Island Winter Jacket Review

Hey guys, it's been a while I know but being back at uni is killing me! Managing to keep on top of work though and have a ton of stuff to show you guys!

First of all, winter is on it;s way which means - a new winter wardrobe. This of course entails some shopping for new pieces and one of the main ones is a new jacket! 

Now I adore jackets, I currently have 4 and sold 3 on eBay to make room. Due to being at university in the winter it's really important that I have good winter clothes because it gets freezing and so need good quality stuff and a coat is the main thing that keeps me warm and cosy.

River Island had a 20% off sale a few weeks back for two hours only and so figured I may as well have a good look and get myself a few things. I have been ridiculously impressed with River Island recently as their Autumn/Winter stuff has been gorgeous! This coat included - 

Black faux fur collar wool parka jacket in black - £90

So the reason this jacket caught my eye is because it has three of my favourite things - leather, black and faux fur. Hence why I just had to get it! It is expensive but its an investment you should make considering how awful winters can be here and jackets are expensive everywhere. It was also free to collect from the store which saved me even more money and that always helps!

I was super excited when I got the email to go pick it up and ran straight home to try it on. As you can see from the pictures below it just looks so good. The quality of the wool, leather and faux fur is impeccable and I would of happily paid more so £90 is an absolute steal! It's thick, not too heavy and comfortable to wear. The fur is really soft and matches my hair which is cute.

I like my jackets kind of long as well so this fits the bill ending at the top of my thighs. I got the jacket in a size 10 and I can fit a couple of layers on underneath without it feeling tight which again is what I prefer, I don't like tight jackets.

So overall if your looking for a great jacket go to River Island because there are some absolute beauties for great prices!

I'll be back soon
xox