What time is now?

Hi guys,

A quick afternoon update, I have just come across the new Marc Jacobs watches for the winter collection. They should be arriving in the UK next week, set price to be £150.

Just totally fell in love with the Miss Marc collection. They are so much fun, plus she looks just like me!!!! Big mouth, sunglasses... and she even has a split on her fringe! I definitely must get one, it's almost like it has been specially personalised. Laughs!

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The silver one is also very cute!
Which one would you go for?

See you guys later.
x

Iris Van Herpen preview collection.

Hi guys,

Today am posting some beautiful pictures from Iris Van Herpen latest collection. These pictures are just a teaser, a preview of her new collection called 'Crystallization'. This display was part of Amsterdam International Fashion Week. The full collection will be showcased during London Fashion Week in September!

Inspired by water turned into crystal, Iris still strongly working with leather, this time around also collaborating with shoe company United Nude, designing the shoes for her collection. It also amazes and intrigued me the how real the 'crystallized' water looks! It must be made of some kind of perspex and the effect is absolutely stunning.



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I can't wait until Fashion Week...

See you soon.
x

Fridays @ Portobello

Fridays at Portobello.

...Some cool people.
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Akos, Notting Hill Gate.
She is certainly rocking this grungy look with elegance and fabulous Balenciaga bag.


Seri, Portobello Market.
She looks so cute and kawaii with a 60's, Twiggy inspired look.


Sophie, Portobello Road.
A cool and casual outfit, perfect for a hot day.


Honorine, near Portobello Road.
Wearing a fun and gorgeous Union Jack jacket and an equally gorgeous Balenciaga tote.


Yenrika, near Portobello Road.
The school girl hat really made this look. She is 'too cool for school'.


Bettina, Notting Hill Gate.
A cute combination with a summery lace dress and cowboy boots.

See you soon.
x

Dogs do couture

Hello guys,

I could not resist, I had to share some of these pictures... The cutest and most fashionable dogs ever!
I am sure all of you will love the 'Fashionista Puppies'!

Check it out:


Tom Ford sunglasses + True Religion hat and the cutest sequined dress. I loved the little glove too, ohhhh... This dog is really cute!


Hat + Quilted vest all by Gucci.


Jee Vice sunglasses.


A Chanel scarf with CC logo.


A cool dog from Tokyo. You know, in Japan they just like to be cool and wear upcoming, no label brands. Laughs.

Visit: Fashionista Puppies.

Twisted necklace

Hi guys,

I am back, as promised with an outfit post. Just something quite simple today, very plain with some funky accessories to spice it up.

I found this long necklace, last week at Portobello... I wasn't browsing very much and this piece really caught my eye, since it was just a fiver I couldn't resit, although when I got home that evening, I wasn't sure about it anymore... It's a fairly heavy necklace with some weird chain on, the chain itself it's not very nice on the skin and it was quite uncomfortable, cutting on the back of my neck due it's weight.
My solution to this problem was to wear this necklace across the body, this way weight was nicely distributed. I also really liked how it looked worn that way, it just gave more originality to it.

I also got some new rings last week! The one on my index finger, came all the way from America. I really wanted a 'druzy' stone ring and finally managed to buy one Ebay. The ring on my wedding finger, I found at Portobello on the stall next door from where I got the necklace. It's real silver and swarovski crystals and it was a bargain. Just £4!

Wearing today: Old skirt and top, Shoes: Phase eight.

See you soon.
x

Another delicious make up by YSL

Inspirational....

I have already got the nails, this week I bravely done this purple + gold combo! It looks great, so later this week I intend to do this make up as well, if comes out nicely, I'll share my pics with you of course ;-)

See you guys later with some outfit pictures!

x

Hello Kitty and the city

Hello guys,

Having a quick break from blogging about make up and fashion... Today posting a little bit about my adorable Hello Kitty! YAY!

I am screaming with excitement and happiness! 'Monopoly' has always been one of my favourite board games ever. Buying properties, dealing with money and going to the jail are kind and funny memories from my childhood, laughs... Therefore, I was so excited when I came across Hello Kitty's version of Monopoly. IT'S JUST SO CUTE! Maybe I would have enjoyed even more as a child but still, I really want one right now!






Oh, even the money is so kawaii!





I don't think I'll be able to resist it! Since it's on sale at Amazon USA, only $29.

See you soon.
x

My YSL inspired manicure

Hi guys,

Just a couple of days ago, I posted some pictures of the new YSL nail varnishes, due to come out next month. I really loved the twisted french manicure so much that I decided to try it myself. Why should we wait?

I am finally improving with my nail varnish application, with the help of different blogs and following many step by steps on how to apply the nail varnishes, I am definitely improving. Saying that, for the person who would never do a nail swatch on the blog, I am actually very proud to display my nails. Still a lot of room for improvement, I know but practice will make it perfect.

So this was my first attempt of the YSL manicure. I am quite happy with the results! I also had the help of my beloved and from now on he will have to help me with some of my nail ideas, it's so handy have an extra pair of hands!



For this look, I was going to use Chanel 'Nouvelle Vague' and this navy blue I found from 'Wet n' Wild' but the application of the Chanel was terrible, so streaky that I gave up and started all over again using this lovely cyan blue from 'Barry M'.

I love this look and I am in love with my nails! What do you think of them? Is it something you would try?

See you soon.
x

My make up drawer

Hey guys,

I wanted to post about my make up it's been ages! My make up drawer was in need of some tiding up and today was the perfect day to take everything out of it and take some pictures. Now it's the time to have a sneaky peak on my make up essentials !
(It's been a little bit of a mess, so excuse me for the make up marks on the products.)

I am very much an eyeshadow girl as you guys will see and in this drawer I store MOST of my eyeshadows not of all of them... I still have loads of palettes hidden here and there... I could not find everything really, but these are certainly the ones I use the most.
My favourite eyeshadow brands are: Bourjois, Mac, YSL, Lancome, anything with loads of pigment on.
I am really hooked on 'dusters' or pigmented eyeshadow. I can really work with them to change any other colour, after I came across the dusted eyeshadow my life changed.
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I have a huge collection of blue and green eyeshadows! They are most definitely my favourite colours... everything from eyeliners, pencils to mascara, my favourite mascara is navy blue, when I can find it, I'll stock loads on it again.



Some purple and pinks, I love them too.

And some natural colours can also be found! I love metallic such as gold and silver and some days I tone down with browns and bronzes. Yes, I do.

Below some face products... I do wear foundation everyday, so I like a really light one, sometimes I use a little highlighter too on my cheeks, just to brighten up a little. Also pictured 2 of my favourite blushers, a load of mascaras which I never remembered having that many (just found another 2 in some other drawer later!).
Some liquid eyeliners, day to day version by Maybelline, a star quality by Lancome (changing cartridges) and colourful ones by YSL, which are precise and easy to apply, honestly the best of the bunch!

I also was re-encountered with loads of lip glosses, which I haven't worn in ages as well as some lipsticks... I wanted a dark red lipstick and I just came across one! I honestly could not remember getting that, what a great surprise. I don't seem to have a great memory with my make up as I do with my clothes!
Eye pencils and lip pencils are on the other side, I do have some repeated colours, as you guys can see. Just paranoid in case I could not find those colours again I bought 2 at the same time! I do that all the time, btw.

Part 1 of the make up drawer mission is done! If you are interested in any shades or have any questions, just drop me a message.

Are you mad about make up too? C'mon time to confess your sins!

See you soon.
x

Bold and bright make up inspiration

Hello guys,

Today's post is about make up, in fact I feel very inspired to talk about make up again... I have always been a girl of strong colours and I love really colourful eyeshadows and nail varnishes, so I was more than excited with some pictures I am posting here tonight.

My first set is inspired by block of colour and beautiful shades which go well together.

I am posting some of the make up pictures from the latest Dior haute couture show (A/W 2011), beautifully inspired by flowers.

Every season, Dior comes up with the most innovative and beautiful make up for their catwalk shows. I am a huge fan! I have a collection of some of my favourite Dior looks and certainly this new season has already been added to my list.







Second set of the night is about the new YSL limited edition nail varnish collection, 'Rock et baroque' which is due to be released next month.

With a twist on the usual french manicure, I loved the idea of having a colourful and yet very chic frenchie, with great bright colours that compliment each other beautifully.



I think the turquoise and purple is my favourite duo...





...Although the gold and purple do look very chic together! Ultimately, I am loving the purple most!
Purple will be most definitely the 'it' shade for the winter.



'Beautiful night' duo pictured above, seems to be a a purple aubergine colour, interesting.


Fiery red tomato and magenta is the last duo.


'Rock et baroque' nail varnishes will be sold as a duo with prices around €45.

See you tomorrow, with some more make up... I shall share my make up drawer with you!

xoxo