TV BAFTAs 2015: What I Wore On The Red Carpet At The BAFTA Television Awards, With MAC Cosmetics

Hi ladies,

I hope you're all well!

Here's what I wore on the red carpet at the Television BAFTAs 2015 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, as a guest of MAC Cosmetics...

Playsuit - New Look

Belt - New Look

Heels - New Look

I had my make-up done by the lovely team at the MAC Pro Store in Soho, and it stayed in place all day! WOOP! 

The focal point of my beauty look was the winged eyeliner (MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack) and the matte lips (MAC Lipstick in Bricola), which I thought matched the floral pattern on the playsuit nicely.

Love,

Sophia

xo

Summer Fashion: Night Out #OOTN Featuring ASOS Lantern Dress And New Look Ankle-Strap Heels

Hi lovelies,

I hope you're all really well.

Recently, I went on a girls' night out to Clapham, London and got suitably dressed up for the occasion (well, as dressed up as you can for southwest London...)

Here's what I wore... 

Image: Sophia Moir / Instagram

Dress - ASOS (link here but now O/S... similar styles here and here)

Heels - New Look (link here but now O/S... similar style here)
Belt - Primark

I chose this dress from ASOS because I really liked the flattering, lantern-style shape, which cinched in my waist and skimmed my stomach (my least favourite body part!). 

Image: ASOS

I also really liked the colour as it's something I wouldn't typically wear. In real life, it was a bold magenta pink shade that really stood out. It was an odd, scuba material that I'm not used to wearing but was actually pretty comfortable! I kept the styling relatively simple - wearing a black skinny waist belt and black, ankle-strap heels. 

Here's the beauty look I went for...

Image: Sophia Moir / Instagram

I opted to keep my make-up pretty pared-back, except for a bold, orange lip. Here, I'm wearing Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Riviera, £23.00 from Space NK which I absolutely LOVE. The formula is just outstanding - it's thick (but not gloopy) and has the staying power of a lipstick. Riviera is more of a bright orange shade in real life (I'd compare it to MAC Morange), and I teamed it with bold orange nails.

Image: Space NK

For my skin, I wore my go-to drugstore foundation, Rimmel Wake Me Up, teamed with Liz Earle Radiant Glow Bronzer for a touch of colour. I'm wearing Urban Decay Ink For Eyes on my upper lash line and Benefit They're Real mascara (we shall never be parted).

Love,

Sophia x

Summer Wedding Outfit: 60s Inspired Look With AX Paris And Boohoo.com

Hi ladies,

I hope you're well and enjoying the start of summer (if you're here in the UK!)

A couple of weeks ago I went to my colleague Kim's wedding (she looked beautiful, of course) and I had lots of fun planning my summer wedding outfit.

It's actually the first time I've been to a friend's wedding as a guest and not a bridesmaid so I wasn't sure what to wear at first but once a couple of us had a chat about it, we all had it in our heads what we wanted to wear.

I had a couple of possible options added to my never-ending ASOS saved list, but once I saw the below beauty (from AX Paris) I knew I had to try it on at least...

Image: ASOS

As soon as I tried it on at home, I was pretty much like 'yep - that's the one.' I fell in love with the intricate brocade print, the muted lime green shade and the flattering fit-and-flare shape.

I also knew I wanted to take beauty inspiration from Emma Stone's Oscars 2015 Elie Saab dress, below.

I wasn't sure I'd get much use out of a pair of lime green, satin, ankle-strap heels so I went in search of white accessories instead, to complement the white floral detail in the AX Paris dress, as well as a fairly natural beauty look. 

Here's how I styled it on the day...

Dress - AX Paris at ASOS

Heels - Boohoo.com 

Belt - ASOS (old - similar style from Missguided)

I continued the white accessories theme with a mini clutch-bag from New Look (it's from a couple of years old but here's a very similar style from Oasis).

I'd recently had a hair cut so I kept my locks very simple, straightening them with my GHDs and adding L'Oreal Elnett Very Volume Supreme Hold Hairspray.

It looks like I've flicked out the ends of my hair but I haven't. I quite like the effect though, it's very 60s-style and fits nicely with the shape of the dress.

I got in touch with the Revlon PR and found out that the lipstick Emma Stone wore to the Oscars was the new Ultra HD Lipstick in Hibiscus, so I went in search of that, of course!

The colour was really bold and bright - but it didn't have as much staying power as I would have liked (although drinking numerous glasses of Prosecco probably didn't help).

I kept my base very dewy - I'm wearing my trusty Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation here, powdered with Urban Decay De-Slick Mattifying Powder. You don't have to spend a fortune for foundation these days - I've used this Rimmel one for YEARS and still love it.

I also got a spray tan a couple of days before, thanks to the lovely ladies at St Tropez. I went for the sensitive mist as the lady doing my tan said it was the lightest shade, which sounded right for me as I just wanted a natural glow.

Here are some more pictures from the night...

Happy wedding day, Kim!

Rihanna for River Island after party: What I wore

Hey peeps!

HAPPY FRIDAY! Hope you've all had a great week.

Recently I was lucky enough to be offered an invite to the official River for River Island launch afterparty at London Fashion Week. It was hands down one of the best parties I've ever been to! Celebs aplenty and obviously the free bar helped...

Obviously the first thing that came to my mind when I got the invite was what I was going to wear. I was staying over at my friends at the time - Hi Flo! - so I was travelling light as it was. It was simply a case of adding a few items to my look to make it party ready.

OOTN:

I wore a simple black tank top and black skinny jeans - I'd worn them both to work that day - and added a few pieces to glam it up.

Neon jacket - Clothing at Tesco (new season)

If you follow me on Instagram, you might recognise this jacket from a recent pic. I saw it in LOOK magazine - my fashion bible! - initially and snapped it up pretty much straight after. I'm glad I did because it's now almost completely sold out online. It's a little on the small side but I have a weird body shape and the bigger size would have been too long in the arms. I'm a bit obsessed with neon at the moment and I love how it brightens up an otherwise all-black look.

Gold statement necklace - New Look (new season)

Sorry about the awful pic quality - it's the only one I have that shows the necklace. I'm obsessed with statement necklaces at the mo and this gold spiked one from New Look in Bristol was just perfect for the occasion.

Wedged trainers - Dorothy Perkins (sale)

I bought these in the DP's sale a couple of months ago and I'm just in love with them. I'd seen them on the Isabel Marant catwalk and loads of celebs - Mille Mackintosh, Hilary Duff etc - have been spotted in similar pairs. I'm SO glad I bought these because they are honestly so comfortable. I could wear them all day at work and then all night at a party! I'm one of those girls that brings a spare pair of flats in my bag and change out of my heels in less than an hour so this means I can keep my shoes on ALL night! Win.

I also added a simple black leather River Island clutch - which I now have in three colours, eek! - to not detract from the bright neon of the jacket.

FOTN:

FACE: MAC Fix+ to prime, Maybelline New York Dream Lumi Touch Concealer in Ivory under eyes, MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW15 on blemishes, Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation in Ivory (applied with ELF Stippling Brush), NARS Blush and Bronzing Trio (Laguna, Orgasm, Albatross to highlight).

EYES: MAC Painterly Paint Pot, MAC Quite Natural Paint Pot, L'Oreal Super Liner Perfect Slim in Black on top lid, Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal Liner in Nude on lower waterline, Avon SuperShock Mascara.

EYEBROWS: MAC Eyeshadow in Espresso applied with MAC 129 Brush.

LIPS: Borrowed off a friend! Not the lips... the lipgloss. Ha! So sorry I don't know what it is.

I literally had about 10 mins to do my make-up and I only had my daily make-up bag with me - nothing special - so it was a case of having to make do! I used a darker shade on my brows (MAC Espresso rather than my daytime shade, Charcoal Brown) and opted for a glossy lip that I can't for the name of me remember what it was.

It all held up quite well though and the pic above was taken a good 3-4 hours into the evening!

Here's a couple of pics from the party to give you a feel about what it was like inside.

My friend and I both took turns posing in front of the Rihanna for River Island board! Usually celebs pose in front of these for the picture agencies but nobody seemed to that night so we thought we'd jump in front and strike a pose, haha.

MTV News presenter Laura Whitmore (@thewhitmore on Twitter) was an absolute sweetheart and commented on our matching outfits! Haha.

Let me know what you think of the Rihanna for River Island collection in the comments below or over on Twitter now!

Love,

Sophia

xo

NB. My friend and I attended the party of behalf of Yahoo! Lifestyle. You can follow them on Twitter @YLifestyleUK.

What I Wore To The Kim Kardashian Hairfinity Interview And Jingle Bell Ball

Hi babes,

I hope you're all well and looking forward to Christmas!

Here's a round-up of some outfits I have worn to recent work events. 

Outfit One - Kim Kardashian Hairfinity Interview:

Dress - Forever 21*

Belt - Warehouse (old - similar style here)

Heels - Boohoo.com (link)

For my interview with Kim and Khloe Kardashian for Yahoo Lifestyle, I opted for this black fit and flare dress from Forever 21. I absolutely loved the fit of this - it hugged the parts of my body that I liked and skimmed over the bits I want hidden. WINNER! It's quite a simple dress so I added a touch of glam with a metal waist belt and strappy heels as it was quite a glamorous party (of course it would be with the Kardashians in attendance).

Here are some more pictures of the evening, taken from my Instagram...

Me and my sis - whose blog you can read here.

KoKo and KiKi with yours truly.

Outfit Two - Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball:

Jumpsuit - ASOS (old - similar style here)

Belt - as before

Heels - as before

I wore a similar outfit for the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball in association with Morrisons, choosing this ASOS jumpsuit for the red carpet interviews. It's actually an old jumpsuit of mine (that you might recognise from this blog post) but like some kind of miracle, it still fits! Although I had to throw on a boob tube at the very last minute as it's got a little bit snug around the bust area which wasn't quite suitable for a work event! I styled it with the same metal belt and strappy block heels.

Here are some photos from the event, taken from my Insta...

Totally got a mistletoe kiss from Olly Murs and Danny from The Script. HA :)

FYI I am wearing Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm In Standout with both outfits - such a bold lip shade that takes seconds to apply and lasts all night. I love it.

Until next time.

Sophia x

Saturday Night Outfits: Primark, Forever 21 and New Look #OOTN

Hi lovelies!

I hope you're all well and enjoyed Halloween :)

I haven't done a blog post in a while so I thought I'd do a quick outfit round-up from recent nights out, so here are my latest OOTNs...

Outfit One:

Dress - Primark

Heels - Next

Belt - ASOS

I typically reach for bodycon dresses on a night out but I loved the style of this fit and flare dress from Primark - I think they're really flattering. I kept the styling really simple by adding nude heels and a nude waist belt, adding a pop of colour via coral nails.

Outfit Two:

Dress - Forever 21

Heels - New Look

Necklace - H&M

I was instantly drawn to the colour of this dress because I am a little bit obsessed with cobalt blue. In fact I just spotted an amazing cobalt bag in Primark and I had to claw myself away from it. Anyway, back to business. This dress was an absolute bargain from Forever 21 and I'm developing a real fondness for the brand - it's like a trendier Primark but with a website! AMAZING.

Outfit Three:

Dress (worn as top) - Primark

Skirt - New Look

Heels - Next

I was inspired by Victoria Beckham's NYFW collection with this outfit as she featured a lot of sporty, skater-style dresses on the runway. The pastel turquoise top is actually a knee-length, bodycon dress but I wore the white skater skirt over the top to add some interest to the look. 

What have you been wearing on nights out recently? Are you into skater dresses like me?! Send me links to your OOTNs in the comments below or on Twitter.

Love,

Sophia

xo

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Holiday Make-Up 2014: Face, Eye, Lip, Nail And Products + Holiday FOTD

Hi lovelies,

Hope you're all well!

So one of my favourite things to do on holiday is experiment with different make-up looks. I can really relax and take time doing my make-up, which means I reach for products I wouldn't normally use.

Here are the make-up I brought away with me on holiday this year. I have also included some beauty looks at the bottom so you can see how it all came together. Let's get started...

Base:

MAC Mineralize Charged Water*

On a day-to-day basis, I don't use a face primer, opting for a facial mist instead. This is lovely and refreshing and makes my skin soft and dewy for make-up application. I like to use it to set my make-up at the end too.

Benefit That Gal Brightening Face Primer

I use this when I'm wearing make-up in the evening as it makes my skin look 'glowy' and helps my make-up last all evening! I've re-purchased this 3/4 times now - it's definitely Holy Grail for me when it comes to 'night out' make-up.

Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream SPF 30

This doesn't have amazing coverage so I like to use it when I'm having a Good Skin Day but just want something that evens out my complexion. It's also nice and lightweight so I'm more likely to use it during the day, applying it with my fingers for a light coverage.

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation SPF 15 + Real Techniques Retractable Bronzing Brush*

I use this when my skin isn't looking great and needs more coverage on spots, blemishes, redness, uneven skin tone etc. I would say this is medium/full coverage, but it doesn't feel heavy at all and doesn't tend to slip off my oily skin. I like to use the RT brush as I find it gives an even, flawless finish to make-up.

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

This is a #bbloggers favourite, and for good reason. It's less than £3 but don't less the price put you off as it's amazing at concealing any spots or blemishes. I also use it under my eyes to conceal dark circles and around my nose to hide redness.

Benefit Boi-ing Concealer

When I've had a monster of a spot appear overnight, this is the product I reach for. It's thick and creamy, perfect for blending over blemishes. I also find it lasts all night so it's perfect for nights out.

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural + Avon Powder Brush

After applying foundation and concealer, I sweep a dusting of this over my face in circular motions to ensure my skin doesn't get oily. It doesn't hide my make-up underneath - I still get that dewy glow which I love.

Face:

NARS Orgasm/Laguna/Albatross Trio + Cosmopolitan Blush Brush + MAC 129 Brush

I got this as a present a few years ago and it's actually amazing. I start with the bronzer (Laguna - amazing), swirl Orgasm blush around my cheeks and then apply Albatross highlight to my cheekbones.

Benefit High Beam

This pink-ish, lightweight fluid gives a lovely, iredescent glow to skin.

Clinique Up-Lighting Liquid Illuminator

Yes I brought three highlight products on holiday with me! I've used this since I was like 16 - I'm obsessed with it. It gives me that bronzed, J-Lo glow.

Eyes:

Urban Decay NAKED Palette + Cosmopolitan Base Brush + Real Techniques Blending Brush

OB... SESSED. My life changed after I got this palette! Now it's pretty much all I reach for when I do my eye make-up. I used it to create a bronzed smokey eye on holiday.

Benefit They're Real Mascara

This makes my lashes look like they've been curled without curlers. It's amazing.

L'Oreal Super Liner Perfect Slim

I swear by this to create cat-eye flicks on the upper lid. Easy... Peasy.

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

When I remember, I apply this to my lids to make my eyeshadow last longer. It does work... But I always forget to use it!

Bare Minerals 5 in 1 Cream Eyeshadows*

I was really looking forward to these because they're creamy and matte (I hate shimmer) but they were a bit of a nightmare to apply and went all over my lashes... Whoops.

Eyebrows:

MAC Custom Eyeshadow Palette - Omega / Charcoal Brown + MAC 208 Brush

Omega is brilliant for a daytime, natural look while Charcoal Brown is better for a more defined shape.

Benefit Gimme Brow

I used this when I was feeling lazy or I was running late for dinner and my boyfriend was getting hungry. It takes about 10 secs to use and gives brows a touch of taupe colour.

HD Brows Tweezers*

The best tweezers on the market (in my opinion). They do the job!

MAC Eye Brows in Lingering

I've used this for quite a few years ever since I read that Kim Kardashian uses it. It's fool-proof really - you pretty much just colour in your brows with the pencil. I switch between this and the lighter shade, Fling.

No7 Clear Brow Gel

Just for keeping those power brows in place!

Lips:

LUSH Bubblegum Lip Scrub

I always start lip prep with this to make sure all dead skin cells are removed before application.

Sleek Pout Polish in Sugar May

This was perfect for a lovely, natural peachy sheen. It also smells like candy... Mmm.

Avon Sheer Gloss

This just added a glossy sheen to lips and allowed my natural lip colour to come through.

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Protectant For Lips

This was by my side pretty much all holiday! It has SPF in it so I kept it by the pool and also used it to prep and prime my lips before applying lipstick.

MAC Lady Danger Lipstick

I bought this just before I went on holiday and it was PERFECT for using on my hols. It's a bright tomato red that looked gorgeous with a tan, clean skin and minimal eye make-up. I LOVE it.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Coral Reef

This added a pop of coral to my lips without overdoing it. I love the formulation of these - they're not sticky at all, instead just really soft and smooth on the lips.

Tanya Burr Lipgloss in Afternoon Tea*

I used this when I wanted a bright pop of pink in the evenings. The scent is very sweet but I kinda liked it!

Clinique Intense Chubby Stick in Heftiest Hibiscus

This is one of my FAVE lip products. It's a similar colour to Lady Danger (orangey red) but the crayon formulation means it's really easy to apply and the colour is less in-your-face. LOVE.

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Lovesick

Another one of my Holy Grail lip products, this is super-pigmented and really looks like a punchy pink, fuchsia shade. Would defs recommend.

Rimmel 1000 Kisses Red Lipliner

This was used alongside the red lip products (MAC, Clinique) to frame my lips before lipstick application.

The Body Shop Lip Brush

I prefer not to apply bold lipstick shades straight from the bullet and use this lip brush instead. It really pushes the product into the lips that seals the colour and makes it last longer.

Holiday Beauty Looks...

Nails:

OPI Original Nail Envy

I use this as a base cost every time I do my nails and it helps to keep the colour on for longer and strengthen nails.

Marc Jacobs Nail Polish in Lola

I picked this up from Sephora in NYC when I went there recently as I knew you couldn't get Marc Jacobs in UK stores. I wore this pretty much every day on hols as the bold shade looked lovely with a tan. And no the brush isn't as big as the lid!

No7 Stay Perfect Top Coat

Products like this prove you don't have to spend a fortune on good-holiday beauty products. I've tried countless top coats but this is up there with one of the best when it comes to longevity! I didn't have any chips for a week after using this.

Holiday Nails...

What make-up did you wear on holiday?

Let me know in the comments or on Twitter (@smoir) now!

Love,

Sophia

xo

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