The Fanning sisters!

My newest style icons are the lovely Fanning sisters. Its weird for me to have a style icon who is firstly the same age as me (Dakota) and also someone that is 4 years younger than me! However these girls sum up everything that I love about fashion, pretty, girly clothes with an edgy touch. I am soon to have my own photo shoot and I hope to recreate this look in the photos. This is a simple post I admit but these photos speak for themselves I love this look! (I do not own any photos below they are mostly from Marie Claire!)

Eyeliner on the decline!

Quite recently eyeliner has been flipped and been worn on the lower lash line rather than above the eye. This look has caught my attention and therefore I thought I would share it with you and try it out for myself. The best way to showcase this look is with bright teal colours rather than the usual black. This makes the look more of a statement and up to date.

Here we can see that bright blue has been used on the waterline and beneath it.

Here eyeliner has been used all around the eye but mostly beneath.

Eyeliner has been used above here with an interesting flick beneath the eye.



This is my look I have used a teal eye pencil underneath the eye.

Tartan Vs Tweed

I have recently found a tartan dress which instantly reminded me of the Stella McCartney version worn by Emma Watson and other various celebrities. It is a popular choice amongst celebrities and I can see why! One of the latest trends however is the return of the Tweed and therefore I thought I would showcase both so that you can decide on which pattern best suits you. The rock idol pattern tartan, or the countryside style, tweed. Both of these looks at essentially british and I think it is great to incorporate the traditional patterns with new modern looks.

 

Emma Watson in her Tartan number!

Chloe Moretz

Katherine Jenkins

Amanda Seyfried in a Chanel Tweed and feathers dress.

Emma Roberts in the same dress.

Nail art wonder!

I have never had the best nails, they always crack at the ends, they have some ridges and they never seem to grow! Ive tried to have more calcium etc this all fails! I therefore find the best way to deal with this is to hide it with delightful nail polishes and nail art! Therefore I am going to share some nail art trends that you could try yourself or maybe take to a salon for inspiration.

Giles SS 2011 pastel coloured nails with eyes! This could be achieved at home simply paint in various
 pastel colours and add two white dots and two black to make eyes!

This is the latest craze, to have various coloured, what look to be hundreds and thousands, on your nails and lips!

I looked at this picture and I loved it straight away this one would be tricky however maybe a salon job!
from http://thegeekgirlfactory.blogspot.co.uk/

Autuminal makeup

I have wrote a lot about Autumn in the most recent posts I have wrote, and I know there havn't been too many recently due to me being busier than usual, however I will try my hardest to write more!
Autumn is such a great time for a new colour scheme, new hair and new beauty regiemes, afterall your skin and face are tested at this time of year.
This post therefore is one dedicated to new makeup looks which look especially great in the winter months. Most peoples peception of this however is that the new season means you have to wear browns and blacks and that the bright colours of Spring and Summer are long gone, this doesnt have to be the case.
The best colours for Autumn this year are berry, gold and green. They are still autuminal but they are definately not boring!

Florence Welch showing true sparkle here with gold eyeshadow both above and below her eyes!

I like the colour itensity here, this could easily be tamed down for everyday.

Heres a look for everyone simple eyes with lots of mascara and a berry lip toned from outside in to give real depth. This can easily be achieved by adding layers of lipstick and blotting with tissue.

A walk down a country track!

One of the biggest trends this Autumn/Winter is the Heritage trend. The Heritage trend is all about the countryside and horse riding gear. Its a trend based on urban colours of brown,green and berry.

The heritage trend is also about quilted jackets, horse riding boots and wooly knits. The prints to match the trend are dogtooth and tweed, a proper English trend!

I have found a real mix of good heritage buys from Matalan. They have everything covered from cheap quilted jackets, to a whole range of boots and brilliant accesaries all for a great price!From www.matalan.co.uk

I have made my own moodboard to show all of the great buys, hope you enjoy!



The moodboard I made of Matalan pieces.

Alexa Chung (I have shown this picture before)

Heritage on the catwalk

Louis Vuitton A/W 2012

The recent look from Louis Vuitton has caught my eye for its originality and kooky factor! The look is about eccentric oversized hats, round google eyed glasses and excessive patterns. The colour scheme seems to be an array of black, plum and yellow/orange, this is a very autuminal choice of colours and looks great!

The catwalk show was also excessive and eccentric as it featured a large train! The whole look to me seemed to be influenced by Old England with the old steam train and the choice of hats and shoes. A lot doesnt need to be said for this look however as seeing is believing!

 

The train at the catwalk show.

Thats one big hat!

A suit with a long skirt.

All in gold with a skirt over trousars, a big trend for Autumn.

One of the adverts from Louis Vuitton.

Another advert from Louis Vuitton.