July 2013 ~ Dreaming of Chanel

Wednesday 31 July 2013

Sunday afternoon

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Stroll down St. Paul's on a Sunday afternoon with your friend and you may end up feeling like a tourist in your own city .
The atmosphere and the sea of people is overwhelming and it will take over you , too - we ended up having coffees and cake and we truly felt as if we were abroad .
Forget the diet and try to unplug yourself for a couple of hours - you'll definitely feel ten times better after !

Live the life you've imagined !

Dress River Island (new collection) - Straw hat Pull & Bear (old) - Espadrilles Topshop (old) - Sunglasses Aldo (new collection)

Stripes & denim

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The high-waisted denim is taking centre stage in my wardrobe this upcoming fall season - paired with cropped tees and chunky heels for a youthful , city chic ensemble .
Ensure this season is a chic one with a pair of these classic jeans !

Jeans Topshop (new collection) - Tee Topshop (new collection) - Shoes River Island (old) - Necklace Asos (new collection) - Bag Marc Jacobs (gift)

Label lust

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I know you can't wait to get your hands on next season's hottest new trends (I secretly do , too) , but since we are still mid summer why not take advantage of the fabulous sales around ?
I can't take my eyes off Romwe - basically I am craving everything ! From beautifully coloured pastel dresses to floral skirts , retro swimsuits , gorgeous shades or sexy , edgy pieces .
The buzz around this brand shows no sign of dying down , so get your hands on these gorgeous pieces before they're gone !

Shop the Romwe summer sale here !

1. Maxi dress £40 - buy it here
2. Heart shaped sunglasses £12 - buy it here
3. Heart cut-out dress £23 - buy it here
4. Retro dress £25 - buy i here
5. Floral dress £28 - buy it here
6. Scenic print skirt £24 - buy it here
7. Floral print bandeau £22 - buy it here
8. Fruit print skirt £24 - buy it here
9. Night city swimsuit £12 - buy it here
10. Straw hat £13 - buy it here
11. Round sunglasses £13 - buy it here

Dreamy

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Is there anything more unashamedly feminine than a floral dress ? Beautifully coloured blossoms are summer's defining detail .
I have always loved maxi dresses - they are so intrinsically pretty and dreamy and if it happens to have some decorative flowers that's even better !
So this summer , may I suggest something a little more , well , fabulous ? You're worth it !

Dress River Island (new collection) - Shoes River Island (old) - Necklace Topshop (new collection) - Sunglasses Aldo (new collection)

Weekend formula

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The formula for a chic and relaxed weekend is definitely very simple - a midi skirt with a funky print to remind you that the working week is truly over , a sweatshirt and some chunky heels so that you can be both fashionable and comfortable .

Sweatshirt Zoe , courtesy of Vestiaire Collective (buy it here) - Skirt Primark (old) - Shoes Primark (new collection) - Necklace Accessorize (New Collection)

Simple beauty

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My lovely fashionista , we all know that when it comes to looking gorgeous , it's not just down to the clothes we wear .
So , whether you like barely there make-up or want to learn how I glam up in an instant , this article is all about making more of your natural beauty .

Our skin reflects and affects our mood and when it's healthy we feel and look radiant Regardless of your skin type , you need a good everyday cleanser , eye-make-up remover , toner and day/night cream to keep skin looking glowing . I recommend L'Oreal Skin Perfection Cleansing milk and toner and Mario Badescu facial spray . Also , don't feel you need to spend a fortune on expensive creams - basics such as E45 cream or Garnier are great for all skin types - I use L'Oreal Age Perfect (it's recommended for aged skin , however since I've started using it I've noticed a massive change and I am now addicted) and L'Occitane precious cream at night .
Whether you like to wear make-up every day or just need to touch-up every now and again - just like me , a good concealer and foundation is a must for giving your skin a balanced tone . It is quite tricky to find the right one for your skin . My best tip here , my lovely fashionista , is to consider more types/brands until you find the best one for you that can slowly build colour over uneven areas - I strongly recommend Chanel Vitalumiere foundation . For a natural looking skin I usually mix the foundation with Dior BB creme (which is a bit lighter than the foundation) and I cover the blemishes with Essence stick .
Just a sweep of a pinky or apricot coloured blush powder or a shimmery bronzer will give a youthful glow . Apply to the apples of the cheeks and then blend outwards - my favourite one is Bourjois Rose D'or .
How many eye shadows do you have in your make-up bag right now ? I reckon you have loads - I must confess I very rarely use an eye-shadow , but I can recommend to keep the colour intensity soft and light during the day and stronger at night .
Sweep the mascara over the outer eyelashes for a subtle look - again I very rarely use a mascara (thankfully my eyelashes are long and thick) , so any type/brand will do . However I always try to stay away from mascara for full length and go for volume , instead .
For the perfect eyebrows I use Benefit - the very best and so easy to apply !
Like that fabulous pair of shoes , a great lipstick is the easiest way to update your look . I always carry two in my handbag - a soft one to use throughout the day , while a super-glam bright for night will let you know that the working day is well and truly over ! I recommend Rouge Dior 264 and Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine 8 during the day and Yves Saint Laurent Rouge pour Couture 5 and Chanel Allure 14 for the night .

My best and only advice , my lovely fashionista , is to use make-up only if it's required and spend as much time caring for your skin as you can .You're worth it !