Photobook: Fedora & Heels

This shoot was really fun and I loved the direction from VISUALSBYTC. I couldn't decide which pictures to use so I just blessed you with pretty much all of them. 

Hat - RIVER ISLAND MEN

Shirt - ASOS

Jeans - PRIMARK

Long line duster - THRIFTED (similar HERE)

Heels - NEW LOOK (DIY FAUX FUR)

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OOTD: Spring Hues ft Arbonne First Impressions

Hey guys,  Just a quick OOTD because why not!

The top and culottes were made by me but i based them on trendy items so I will link something similar HERE and HERE(not velvet) but cute velvet alternative HERE. 

Shoes- NEW LOOK(no longer on website but may be available in-store) 

Coat- NEW LOOK- sold out but alternative HERE

ARBONNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS

I've been looking for a new makeup, specifically a primer and foundation. I heard about this company's makeup line in college but couldn't afford it so steered clear. I recently managed to get my hands on two items. The Arbonne 'Base De Maquillage' and the 'Perfecting Liquid Foundation' with SPF 15. I will be using the product a couple more times but first impressions, I am totally here for it. 

I didn't think the primer would hold up seen as I've tried my fair share of primers, but I didn't use power for the whole day, the sun was intense and my face didn't turn into an oil slick for over 10 hours. Even when the oil started breaking through, it wasn't a lot and didn't shift my makeup. Could this be the mother of all primers? 

Now the foundation doesn't have a matt finish and the darker shades are quite limited but once I mixed the two darkest shades, I was good to go. The coverage is light but build able. It is not ashy, I repeat, not ashy and ladies, there was no weird flash back on the camera. Someone even said my skin looked good with it on and that is always a god thing.It lasted the whole day, with minimal transfer. I think because I used the same line of products for my base, they complimented each other, so I will be testing both the foundation and primer out with my other products to see how they hold up. 

A full review will be coming up by the end of April. I want to use them as much as possible, so I can give you an accurate review. 

Let me know if there are any products you guys want me to test out for ya!

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OOTD: Grey Longline Coat

Hey guys,

 Heads up, don't put your turtle necks and boots away just yet. It is still cold in London, in fact the whether has been cold and rainy for some weeks now. 

Spring, where art thou!

 This OOTD is from my recent trip to Hungary featuring another new addition to my outerwear collection. 

 Jacket- NEW LOOK TALL 

Turtle Neck-  PRIMARK

Skirt- PRIMARK (on sale- alternative HERE)

Fleece Leggings(best thing since sliced bread? quite possibly) - PRIMARK

The leggings are the fleece lined ones, price £6 and so warm. 

Boots- H &M (alternative HERE)

Necklace- Gifted but can be found in any large TOPSHOP

Earrings- NEW LOOK (alternative HERE) 

  

Peace and Love readers.

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OOTD: Winter Green

Hey guys, 

Another outfit of the day for you. The details will be at the bottom of the post.

This jumper is basically a 2-in-1. Scarf and jumper for the price of one and it's so warm!

Jumper- NEW LOOK

The jumper comes in different colours so plenty more options. 

Jeans- NEW LOOK

Shirt- ASOS

Boots- ZARA( Similar HERE) 

Watch- NEW LOOK(similar HERE) 

Bracelets- H&M

Bag- PRIMARK

Peace and Love readers.

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OOTD: Bomber

Hey ya'll,

I've got a simple outfit of the day for you, featuring my new favourite bomber jacket. Details will be at the bottom of the post!

The camera really doesn't do the colour justice and neither does the picture on the website. It's not quite blue and it's not quite forest green but it's is beautiful. I got a MEDIUM and I have reasonably long arms. I would size up on this bomber, depending on how you like your fit. Personally I like my jackets to reach the cuffs of my wrist, so if I was to say anything, it would be for the sleeves to be a little longer, but still a lovely autumnal piece.

Bomber- BERSHKA 
Jeans- NEW LOOK
Heels- PRIMARK(similar on EGO and PUBLIC DESIRE)

Peace and Love readers.

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Deals Deals & More Deals!

Hi guys,

So because most students have resumed school or started university, a lot of high street stores are just handing out the discounts like it's apple juice(I really like apple juice). Earlier in the week, missguided had a 50% off everything sale! I apologies for not informing you earlier but there are still plenty of deals around to help you get your uni' wardrobe started. 

Kicking off with ASOS

I do love me some Asos and they always have 10% off for students which does come in handy throughout the year. A suggestion for you is to make a UNIDAYS account because they tend to offer deals and 20% on ASOS. 

Next up is BOOHOO

Even though Boohoo are really affordable, they do have 20% off for students right now, so get shopping. 

Next in line we have MISSGUIDED 

Yet again, there is 20% off everything for students and 99p delivery on orders over £30.

For your shoe game, OFFICE

They're having 20% off too and free delivery, which is a great bonus. 

In case you don't find anything on Office, PUBLIC DESIRE 

They also have 20% right now. If you're not a student, you can still get a nifty 15% off everything, but it ends tonight at MIDNIGHT, so hurry!

Now this one is a little different from the others but they're quite overlooked. 

JANE NORMAN

Yeah, they've got a 50% off sale on, along with 25% for students. 

Another overlooked store is DP

Dorothy Perkins have good quality clothing and a 30% off everything sale. Not like they weren't super affordable before. 

Moving on to H&M

They have 20% off for students and 10% off if you shop over £60, with free delivery. You could stack up on basics for days!

NEWLOOK are offering 20% off as well.

They've also got 30% off for newsletter signups. That means updates and regular sale emails as well as a discounted shop. 

TOPSHOP

Just in case you didn't already know, Topshop have 10% off all year round. Every little helps. 

A couple of other suggestions for students, both new and returning. 

A lot of Unis have MICROSOFT programming for FREE, yes everything you need. So check with your uni before you go spending your pounds. 

AMAZON STUDENT is great for discounted books, home ware etc and super fast delivery. 

UNIDAYS is also great for all year round discounts.

EBAY is your friend, discounts and great value items to be found.

TASTECARD is good with 2 for 1 meals at nice restaurants. There are loads to pick from and you can eat like a king for way less.

 (SIDE NOTE* you can get these with some student accounts depending on your bank)

COACHCARD is good for those who like to go back home a lot or just like to travel and enjoy the scenery. 

Last but by no means least, the RAILCARD. This gets you a significant amount off train tickets. It gives you 1/3 off and if you live in London, it knocks the spending on your oyster card when you sync them together!! 

( ANOTHER SIDE NOTE* you can get these with certain banks as well, for free. Thank me later)

I hope you found this useful. Thanks for stopping by.

Peace and Love readers.

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OOTD: Hats and Flowers

Hi guys, 

I was at a conference this weekend and I was quite busy for the most part but I still tried to dress up and look cute when I could. This outfit was probably my favourite purely because of the hat, my newest and cutest accessory.

Warning: Quite a few pictures coming up, not because the outfit was particularly avant garde, but because I had so much fun shooting it and my camera lady was full of banter!

Hello subtle highlight.....

My Yes I AM cool, say somthin'

 "These flowers do not smell nice!!"

I had so much fun taking these pictures, even though the weather 'nippy' (this is a British saying fyi) and I had my arms out, it was worth it for the laughter in those moments. Thanks Tosin!

~Hat:River Island

~Top:New Look

~Jeans: Primark

~Shoes: Nike SB Traine rendor 

~Leather Jacket: Topshop

Tosin's YouTube channel: LOUDLOLALABEL

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