New Year's Eve outfit 2012: Sequin skater dress and MAC Russian Red lipstick

Hey ladies :)

What did you all get up to on New Year's Eve?

I went to one of my best friend's house for a party - here's what I wore for the turn of the year!

OOTN:

Sequin skater dress - ASOS

Spike waist belt - ASOS

Black clutch - Dorothy Perkins (see blog post)

Gold toe heels - Boohoo.com

 

FOTN:

Face: Aldi Lacura Shimmering Day Cream, YSL Touché Éclat, Benefit Boi-ing concealer, Estée Lauder Doublewear concealer, Benefit Some Kind-a Gorgeous foundation, Benefit Dallas bronzer, Benefit Coralista blush, Benefit high beam.

Eyes: MAC Painterly paint pot, Urban Decay NAKED Palette - Buck, Sidecar, Hustle, Rimmel Exaggerate liquid eyeliner, Avon Color Trend kajal stick on lower waterline, Benefit They're Real mascara.

Eyebrows: HD Brows Palette in Vamp.

Lips: MAC Russian Red lipstick, No7 clear lipgloss.

NOTN:

Art Deco ceramic nail lacquer in #69, Models own silver glitter nail varnish as accent nail.

What did you wear this New Year's Eve?

Love,

Sophia

xo

 

Snooki inspired outfit with leopard print accessories! Weekend OOTN, FOTN and NOTN

Good evening lovelies!

I hope you've all had a happy Tuesday :-) I got my workout in early and cooked myself a healthy lunch and dinner so that's all good in the hood!

OK so I don't know about you guys but I am OBSESSED with Jersey Shore! My sister got me into it a couple of years ago and I've watched every episode since. I think it's the Italian connection, I can totally relate to the whole sitting around the table for Sunday dinner thing! Ever since Sammi ditched Ronnie, she's been my favourite star, but Snooki (who's not actually Italian) has got to be up there, too. Not only infamous for her heavy drinking (which I'm sure is in the past now she's preggers) but she's also known for her... shall we say, unique, style? Jerseylicious baby! Now don't get me wrong, I wouldn't have the guts (or the figure) to wear half the stuff she does, but I like how she always adds a touch of glam to her outfits, for example with the leopard print (seen above). It breaks up all black and gives you something to draw your attention to - a look I rocked at the weekend...

OOTN:

Tuxedo dress - ASOS Petite (link!)

Leopard print clutch - Dorothy Perkins (see blog post)

Leopard print heels - eBay seller (originally New Look)

Waist belt - Vintage Moschino

I chose this dress because the V neck design (pinched in at the waist with a patent belt) suited my curvy hourglass figure. I added leopard print accessories, a la Snooki and the Kardashian clan, to give my look a bit of an 'edge'! I got the clutch for a fiver in the Dorothy Perkins sale a couple of months ago and I bought the shoes from a random eBay seller for about £10 (they matched the leopard print design exactly as well!)

Accessories detail:

From L-R: Leopard print accessories; Tuxedo detail; Patent waist belt

Considering I based this look on the Queen of Jersey, I actually think this look was pretty chic. I guess it could've gone either way, depending on how I did my hair and make-up!

FOTN:

FACE: Benefit That Gal Brightening Primer, Benefit Some Kind-A Gorgeous Foundation Faker (02 Medium), Benefit Boi-ing Concealer (02 Medium), YSL Touche Eclat (#1), Benefit Dallas Bronzer (applied with an unbranded bronzing brush), Benefit Coralista Blusher (applied using Cosmopolitan Blusher Brush), Clinique Up-Lighting Liquid Illuminator (02 Peach). Held using TIGI Masterpiece Hairspray.

EYES: Urban Decay Primer Potion (Original), Sleek Storm Palette (taupe, dark brown and matte black shades), Soap & Glory SUPERCAT Carbon Gloss liner on top lid, Avon Color Trend Kajal Stick (Black) on lower waterline, CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara. Ruby & Millie Brow Enhance applied with W7 Angled Brush.

LIPS: LUSH Bubblegum lip scrub & Carmex Original lip balm to prime. L'Oreal Kiss Proof Lipstick and Lipgloss in Shade 514.

I pretty much wear the same make-up every time I go out. I chose a glossy red lip to add a bit of colour to the look. Looking back I probably do wear too much make-up, will try and wear less next time! Btw I dyed my hair using Schwarzkopf XXL Dark Spice, which was supposed to be dark red, but as you can see, is dark brown! D'oh...

NOTN:

ELF Nail Polish in Cranberry

This was the closest colour I could find to match my lips! I did a MASSIVE ELF haul recently that I can't wait to share with you guys, but just to let you know for now that their regular line of nail polishes is freaking AMAZING! £1.50 and brilliant quality, lasting 3-4 without chipping with a decent top coat.

What did you wear out at the weekend? Would you take style tips from Snooki? Don't worry, I won't be offended! (much, haha)

Love,

Sophia

xo

Kardashian inspired tuxedo chic outfit on a budget! Weekend OOTN, FOTN and NOTN

Hey loves!

Can you believe it's almost the weekend already?! Time sure does fly! Anyways I thought I'd do a post including my weekend outfit as I love other people's posts like this! Not only that, but I get to talk about my fave TV family, the Kardashians (who my look was based on!)


As you can see the Kardashians love to rock the Tuxedo chic look, with everyone from Kris Jenner to Khloe K sporting the classy, polished image, which includes bow ties, smart shirts, tuxedo blazers and leather panel leggings. This is totally up my street as I love my outfits to look smart and polished, I don't know why! I also love to emulate their style on a budget (the most expensive part of my outfit was the blouse and that was still only £20!) So here's what I wore... :-)

FASHION:

Black vest (just seen) - H&M (old)

Nude sleeveless blouse - Boohoo (link!)

Black bow tie - ASOS (link!)

Black leather panel leggings - Boohoo (link!)

Black patent heels - Priceless Shoes (link!) (see blog post)

Black patent bag - Vintage

Accessories detail:

Black bow tie; PU panel leggings; Black patent accessories

I loved teaming the bow tie with the blouse as it definitely needed a pop of black to go with the leggings! The leggings are super feisty as well, I definitely felt like a Kardashian in them LOL

MAKE-UP:

FACE: Benefit That Gal primer, Benefit Some Kind-A Gorgeous Foundation Faker (02 Medium), Benefit Boi-ing Concealer (02 Medium), YSL Touche Eclat (#1), Benefit Dallas bronzer (applied using an old bronzing brush), Clinique Up-Lighting Liquid Illuminator (02 Peach). Set using Bedhead Masterpiece Hairspray.

EYES: Urban Decay Primer Potion (Original), Avon Mocha Latte quad eyeshadows & Rimmel Mono Eyeshadow in Smokey Quartz (both applied using No7 Eyeshadow Brush), Soap & Glory SUPERCAT Carbon Gloss Liner on top lid, Avon Color Trend Kajal Stick (Black) along lower waterline, 2 coats of CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara (Black). Ruby & Millie Brow Enhance (shadow + wax) on eyebrows.

LIPS: LUSH Bubblegum lip scrub + Carmex Original lip balm to prime. Rimmel Red Dynamite lip liner (smudged in using the Body Shop lip brush); MAC Matte Lipstick in Russian Red (applied using same brush). Lipcote to seal.

HAIR: Curled using original GHD straightening irons and set in place using Bedhead Masterpiece hairspray. The hair in front of my face is soo annoying!

Again I went for quite a classic look for my make-up, a la Kim K!

NAILS:

Cosmopolitan Beauty Expert RealTouch Nails in Naturally French (Shade 11)

I kept my classic french nails on as they suited the look perfectly! If I didn't wear these I would've painted my natural nails red to match my lips.

What do you think of the tuxedo chic look? Is it something you'd wear?

Let me know!

Love,

Sophia

xo

Next Christmas party OOTN, FOTN & NOTN ft. H&M sequin skirt!

Good afternoon people!

How are you all today? Enjoying your Sunday I hope!!! I have to admit I'm feeling slightly delicate after my work's belated Christmas party at the Hilton Metropole in Brighton last night. I had the most amazing time (albeit one too many glasses of red!) I also had the chance to properly say goodbye to my work friends as it was my last day - For those of you who are interested, I left to focus my time & energy on finding a proper journo job!

I decided to go uber glam and whack out the sequin skirt that my Sister bought me for Christmas. I figured it would be the last opportunity to wear it this year really, as we're coming into Spring/Summer now! I also think it's always better to have one 'stand out' piece in an outfit, which I hope the black balanced out.

So here's what I wore...

FASHION:

• Black wrap body - ASOS (old - similar style here)
• Gold sequin skirt - H&M (new - see my Christmas prezzies here)
• Black tights - TOPSHOP (old - available here)
• Black patent heels - Priceless Shoes (old - see blog post here)
• Bag - Vintage (sort of - see my car boot haul here)

BEAUTY:

• FACE: Benefit That Gal primer, Benefit Some Kind-a Gorgeous Foundation Faker (02 Medium), Benefit Boi-ing concealer (02 Medium), YSL Touche Eclat (Shade 1), Benefit Dallas bronzer, Benefit Coralista blusher.

• EYES: Urban Decay e/s primer potion, Urban Decay baked e/s in Buck all over lid, Urban Decay baked e/s in Hustle in outer corners (all from NAKED palette), 2 coats of CoverGirl Lash Blast Mascara (Volume), Rimmel Exaggerate Liquid eye-liner (Black) on top lid, Avon Color Trend kajal stick (Black) in lower waterline - also used on eyebrows.

• LIPS: Carmex lip balm (Original) to prime; Sleek Pout Polish in Scandal.

• HAIR: Straightened using GHD's in the a.m; held, volumised & touched up using Moroccanoil Luminous Hold hairspray.

NAILS

• Models Own - Gold Finger (bought from ASOS)

I love this shade from Model's Own! It's so pigmented and you get SOO much glitter! I'm going to have to restrain myself from buying any more! I can't wait to go out again - I love dressing up!

What did you wear this weekend?

Love,

Sophia

xo

Weekend OOTN, FOTN & NOTN!

Hey lovelies!

How are you all on this chilly Monday evening? I hope you are all tucked up in bed watching Desperate Scousewives like me lol. I have to say at first I thought it was a load of trash but now I am addicted! I really want to visit Liverpool now, it looks uber glam!

I have spent the day waiting for the courier to deliver my new iPhone 4S. Anyone that knows me will know that I have held out for a number of years to upgrade to a smartphone, and with my knocked up Sony Ericsson on its last legs (the keypad had literally fallen off and it kept turning off randomly) I decided to fork out for a "proper" phone lol. Maybe I will even use it to blog... who knows, at the moment I am just trying to figure out how to make a call! Lol.

Meanwhile, over the weekend I went into town with some of my best friends. Here's what went down... :)

OUTFIT

I went for a look inspired by Maria Fowler from TOWIE, who recently wore a black beaded vest with a mocha bodycon skirt and black tights. I swapped the vest with a body instead because I'm not overly confident with my arms!

Black lace body - ASOS (new)

Mocha bandage skirt - eBay (new)

Tights - Topshop

Heels - Priceless Shoes (see blog post)

I also wore a small vintage black patent bag (not seen).

MAKE-UP

I went for a bold lip and more understated eyes...

Face: Benefit That Gal primer, Some Kind-a Gorgeous Foundation Faker [Medium], Benefit Boi-ing Concealer [02 Medium], Benefit Dallas bronzer, Clinique Up-Lighting Liquid Illuminator [02 Peach].

Eyes: Urban Decay Original Primer Potion, Urban Decay Baked e/s in Buck all over lid; Smog & Hustle on outer corners, Rimmel Exaggerate Liquid Eye Liner [Black] on top lid, Avon Color Trend Kajal Stick [Brown] in lower waterline, Benefit Bad Girl mascara & Avon Supershock mascara [both Black].

Lips: LUSH Bubblegum lip scrub, Rimmel lip liner [Red Dynamite], MAC Matte Lipstick [Russian Red], No7 clear gloss to finish.

What do you guys think?

HAIR

I washed my hair using L'Oreal Elvive Colour Protect shampoo + conditioner and then spritzed Vo5 Miracle Mist onto towel dried hair. I then blow dried my hair and curled it using standard GHD's, spraying it with Bed Head Masterpiece hairspray to set the curls.

NAILS

I went with blood red nails to match the lips, I'm wearing ASOS paint in Victoria :)

Did you hit the town on Saturday night? What did you wear??

Let me know!

Love,

Sophia

xo

Sleek Pout Polish in Scandal review!

Hey gals!

How have you all been? I feel like I've been away from the blogosphere for an AGE! I haven't been up to much, just working, spending, going out, you know, the usual!

One of the more recent beauty products I have bought includes the limited edition Sleek Pout Polish in Scandal. Sadly it's not sold in shops anymore (I've bought my other ones - Pink Cadillac and LE Sugar May in Superdrug) so I bought this on eBay instead for about four quid. I loves it so far :)

Sleek say...

"A tinted lip conditioning balm formulated with natural oils such as Almond Oil, Shea Butter, Avocado Extract and Vitamin A, C and E to help condition the lips and lock in moisture. It also includes SPF15 to help protect the lips from sun exposure."

Scandal is a vibrant, sexy tomato red!

Here's my lips before...

and after...

I freaking love these Pout Polishes! They're so colourful but super moisturising and taste delicious. Oh, and did I mention they're SPF15? Perfect for summer! Scandal is definitely more pigmented than the other shades I've tried, but it's a good thing because it looks like you've just smothered strawberries across your lips, really schmexy :)

What do you think? Is this something you'd buy? Do you know of something similar that I should try e.g. the MAC tinted lip conditioners or the ELF studio conditioning lip balm?

Let me know your thoughts!

Thanks for reading...

Love

Sophia

xo