SO!

Im really lazy and can never think of anything to write anymore so I thought I would finally do the liebster awards I've been nominated for.

Stole from beautyfashionlauren xo

Here are the rules-

• Mention the person who nominated you with a link in their blog
• Answer the 11 questions provided by the person who nominated you
• Nominate 11 other bloggers with less than 200 followers
• Create a new set of 11 questions for you nominees to answer

Lets do it then!

I was nominated by the lovely Lauren from beautyfashionlauren and Laura at pureallure so big thank you to them and sorry it has taken me so long! I'm going to answer both of their questions so lets do that now!

SO!

I've been on the hunt for a smock dress that actually fits me for agesss and my mum came home one day with my dream in a bag, and it was only £10! GO MUM! So as I'm lacking in ideas and originality I thought I'd just show you how I style it from day to night, and throw in a lil effy from skins inspired tutorial for you!


Dress-Asda-£10 tights-idek

I plan on wearing this dress 24/7 as I love everything about it. The material is so lovely, the colour is super grungy and I like that, and its fits like a dream! Such a good bargain for £10!



Sleek face form palette freederm perfecting moisturiser ysl le teint touché éclat rimmel stay matte power Clinique gentle light powder collection lasting perfection concealer model co illusion lip liner rimmel professional eyebrow pencil

I started off the day by applying my everyday makeup keeping it light and fresh faced with a subtle contour just to shape my face a little. When I wear dark colours I like to keep my face very light and almost dewy and the ysl foundation is perfect for that.



Collection "does it all" mascara topshop cream blush in "flush" topshop lipstick in "innocent"

Then extras I added for this look included a little blush just to add a rosy glow to my cheeks and also sculpt my face a little more. Then I applied lots of mascara to make my eyes look nice and big, then a nude/pink lipstick for a soft girly finish and added cuteness duh.

And that's basically the day look!


 On to the night!

I've been watching skins religiously and I'm in love with effy's look. Her hair, her clothes and her makeup are all so perfect and I've been try my hardest to recreate it and this is the best I can do!

I think it's nice to add a little extra for the night if you have a party or somewhere to go or just want to feel sassy! Whether it's eyeshadow or lipstick or whatever floats your boat its always nice to feel magical! So here's a quick little tutorial for an effy inspired smokey eye for you!



Then using a black (matte or shimmery its up to you) smudge the colour into your crease and through your socket line gradually building up colour and winging it out and blending until you're happy.


Next use an angled brush and a matte black I eye shadow to loosely line my top lashes. Then use a creamy eye shadow to line your bottom lash line and waterline, and your tight line, then blend this to make it messier. After doing this go back in with your black eye shadow and make sure it's exactly how you want it. I also like to add a little bit of grey/silver shadow cause why not!

And that's about it!

 I really like this look as its not too in your face or bold but just add a bit of depth to your night look! And honestly I'd probably wear this in the day as well so woo!

I think that's it! First ootd of 2014 ooo, what have you been wearing lately?!

Remember to follow me on twitter and instagram to keep up with my daily shenanigans!
Have a lovely lovely day

SO!

Its officially 2014, how scary is that! I hope you all had an amazing new years eve and have all stopped writing 2013 hand having to attempt to change the 3 into a 4 (I haven't)

Just as all other bloggers/vloggers have been doing I'm going to do my 2013 favourites as I think it's a nice way to round off the year and move on. However the trouble is that I hardly remember last week let alone the beginning of 2013! So here are the favourites I can remember!

Boots-Topshop

 I haven't taken this off since I got them (not literal), they go with everything, give my a little height boost which seems too totally elongate and slim my legs, and they're ridiculously comfy! Such a good investment.

 My joni jeans, ahhh the comfort. I wear these all the time and I still love them. However as the years gone on they have stretched a lot and loosened so I may have to repurchase. Still so lovely though!

 My trusty denim pinafore oh how I love you. This is always my go to for everything, especially concerts because of the deep pockets which you can literally fit everything in. And it seems to go with everything and is such a good length on me.




 Wonderstruck has been like my natural scent throughout 2013, like I want to bathe in it. It smells so good not like how tacky most celebrity perfumes smell. Its so sweet and fresh without being too strong. Just right!

 I HAVE FOUND A FOUNDATION PALE ENOUGH PRAISE! I need to invest in a big bottle of this because I love everything about it, the coverage, the colour, the long lasting, illuminating effect. Its just so lovely!

 Every blogger and their aunty has this concealer, because its just so dang good!

 I don't know how I lived before this?! I've hit pan on the highlighter as I love the way it lights my face up, and the contour colour is so subtle but has such a big effect on my face I looove it!

 I think topshop lipsticks are massively underrated. The pigmentation and colour pay off is incredible, so is the staying power and they all have such a nice finish. I'm gradually building a little family of them, with innocent (a pinky/nude), infrared (a red/orange) and beguiled (a wine red). I definitely recommend topshop lipsticks as they are so lovely to wear and there is such a wide range of colours.
 Until the start of 2013 I never filled in my eyebrows, and that thought sickens me. I bought a rimmel eyebrow pencil and it changed my life.

 2013 was officially the year I mastered eyeliner. I like how much winged liner changes my face and its now my go-to and pretty much my everyday school look.

Theres been so much good music I cant even start to explain. I'm hopelessly devoted to 8tracks so I heard like 10 good songs a minute and only seem to remember like 2 of them! But some of my favourite albums this year include-

• Where the heaven are we-swim deep
• in a perfect world-kodaline
• English rain-gabrielle aplin
• days are gone-haim
• the 1975-the 1975
• bad blood-bastille
• long way down-tom odell
• am-arctic monkeys
• trouble will find me-the national
• if you leave-daughter
• birthdays-Keaton Henson

And so much more!

 I read so many good books in 2013, cant wait to read more!

 Throughout 2013 I wrote down all the good memories and things that happened on pieces of paper and put them in a jar. And now I've stuck them all into this scrapbook and its so nice to be able to read though all my memories.

 HENNNNNAAAAA! I love this stuff, its like a temporary tattoo that you draw on so I constantly have quotes and stuff on my ankle etc. I was covered in this in summer!

My favourite day of the month is company mag day, and I'm so happy I'm continuing my subscription because my favourite people in the world are on the cover this month!

And that's about it! What are your 2013 favourites?!

Have a lovely lovely day

SO!

2013 is almost up and new years eve is almost upon us. New years eve being a time for us all to get our party on (or sit home and eat like I normally do!) Also boxing day sales are driving me crazy as I'm seeing all the good bargains and pretty things people are getting on instagram but I've been so unsuccessful!
So I thought I would put together some new year's eve party outfit suggestions mainly made up of sale items (not everything is sale but most is just a lil disclaimer) Obviously you personally know what looks good and suits you but these are just outfits I would wear if I could 1)afford them or 2)actually find things in sales which I think is totally impossible!

Do let me know in the comments or tweet me or whatever what you've been finding in sales if anything and any new years eve outfit ideas!

Shoes-Topshop sale-£15 Lipstick-Topshop in beatnik-£6 Velvet Playsuit-Topshop sale-£20

 This is probably the simplest, little bit grungy outfit and all from topshop! I love this playsuit with the mixture of velvet and lace (my two fave things) and I think it shouldn't be cluttered with jewellery or anything. The metallic flats add a lil sparkle which everyone needs on new years eve and I think they also make the outfit a bit less harsh and a little cuter! Same thing with the makeup, I would keep it really simple with dewy skin, simple eyes, plenty of highlighter, like the photo of Cara (mega babe alert!) And then a pinky/nude lip, my choice would be this one from topshop which is described as a "dirty pink" ooo.

Dress-Asos sale-£28 Shoes-Topshop-£35 Lips-Topshop lip velvet-unknown

THAT DRESS. It's described as holographic which you can definitely see and the colours are so pretty. If it was cold you could so easily put a shirt under it and it would still look fab. I put this with plain black shoes, I like cut outs as they don't look as heavy but still add a toughness to the outfit, so these topshop ones are perfect! And then a deep red/burgundy lip to add a depth. I swatched the topshop lip velvets a while ago and wow, they colours are so deep, perfectly matte and the staying power was incredible, I definitely think I'll be treating myself to one.



Playsuit-Motel rocks sale-£28 Darker dress-Topshop sale-£25 Lighter dress-Asos sale-£38.50

Im in love with the silver metallic/holographic smock dress from asos, so in love I think I'm going to shed a tear. It looks so airy and light and beautiful ajdndvkjdfnkl I want it. Same with the darker topshop one, its so simple but special. And the Motel playsuit is so cute. I would pair a lighter coloured dress with a dark, messy, grungy eye look. Topshop do some great tutorials on their website to the look. BUT I'm currently watching skins online and oh my Effy. I love her. Her makeup is so perfectly imperfect I've been on the hunt for tutorials to get her look and here are the best ones I've found-

For a more everyday wearable look this one is great-

For a harsher, darker more party look this one is fab and I love this youtuber so much-

SO!

How was everyone's Christmas? I hope you all had an amazing day no matter what or if you celebrate and got all you wished for and more and ate loadddds! I had such a lovely day and was so spoilt and im still struggling to move from the excessive amount of food I ate!



I've got a couple of party season/new years eve posts planned but for now here are the outfits I wore over the past few days. I feel like all I ever post is OOTDs lately so let me know what you want to see!
I hope you enjoy anyways x

Dress-H&M Jumper-H&M Tights-M&S

I wore this on Christmas day and man I love this outfit so much! the h&m jumper is so thickly knitted and cosy and perfect length for over dresses or with my Joni jeans. This outfit just made me feel so Christmassy!


In terms of makeup I kept it pretty simple with a flick of eyeliner and glowy skin. Recently I've been feeling like I prefer my face really simple, or just with a cat eye. And plus I didn't want to have to stress about messing up my lipstick so I just kept it simple

Skirt-Topshop Jumper-H&M Shirt-Topshop

 For boxing day I dug out my old Topshop denim skater skirt and I honestly cant remember the last time I wore it! This H&M jumper is probably the best thing I've bought recently I wear it literally all the time, the colour is so beautiful! Makeup wise I pretty much did the same as boxing day minus the eyeliner and I actually tied my hair up in a high pony tail which is basically my go to at the moment.

And that's about it, what did you wear?

Hope you have a lovely lovely day