Monochrome for SS13.

I've had a super-busy half term this is the reason why these posts are short and sweet! and if i'm honest not great content (sorry) but i've had such a manic half term with seeing friends etc, i've had these posts lined up because of that!

I've really been loving the monochrome trend for spring summer, I usually wear a bold colour in my day to day outfits which I have incorporated into this trend, I love to wear a black and white outfit with a bold statement piece which could be anything from neon socks to neon lips!

Above is my tips for the monochrome trend, and my 3 fave outfits from lfw 13 catwalks!

Whats your favourite? I'd love to know.

Hope your all well :)

SS13: Lusting

Here are just a few things that I have recently been lusting over!

High waisted vintage levi jeans- you can get these from around £30 via eBay. I love the way these look rolled up with sandal platformless heels and they really remind me of the 90's (which is my favourite era), I'm still looking to find the perfect pair for myself- I hope I can pull them off as well as I've seen others do it!

Lace/Mesh bras- these are hot. I've seen these on so many celebrities and I really love these showing through a sheer shirt! The one I've chosen is £65 and from the brand Agent Provocateur which I found is Net-A-Porter, but I've seen these everywhere from places like Topshop to Asos.

Topshop flatforms- I had some black ones from last summer which I wore the absolute shit out of and I'm in the market for another pair and I think I'm going to get them on my uniform! I love that these are white which fits in perfectly with the monochrome trend and the ankle strap is so caaauuuute. £35

Michael Kors Selma- I've decided I'm going to treat myself to this after I finish this year of college, its stunning and I want the neon pink one! To me it's a cross between 'that zara bag' 'that celine bag' and 'that prada bag' everyone and there mothers seem to own! £315

Lion head necklace- as see on rihanna and many many bloggers, this is fierce and I've found it on eBay for a fiver!

Circle cat eye sunglasses- £7 eBay.

SS13 Trend: NEON

I have been all over the neon trend, I just love the way it looks and it really reminds me of my childhood when I used to wear blue eyeliner and jelly shoes! I've been rocking the whole monochrome outfit with a neon statement piece, which is my favourite way of incorporating two trends and mixing them together! Here are just a few of my favourite pieces from the neon trend.

Shirt- £30, Monki
Skirt- £645, Simone Rocha via Net-A-Porter
Shoes- £20, River Island
Heels- £195, Kate Spade
Clear Clutch- £23, Zara
Cambridge satchel, £100, Modcloth.com
Both Necklaces- £44, Juicy Couture
Lipstick- £14, Limecrime
Nail Polishes- £8, AA

*All prices sound via Polyvore*

I like these posts because I'm more of a looker than a reader, I like to look at pretty things and get straight to the point, I hope you guys appreciate that!

Leave me your thoughts on the neon trend, and also if there's any amazing pieces that you've recently picked up I'd love to know! Holly x

Lipsticks for £1?! Inc NYX, Revlon, Rimmel Etc!

There's a small cosmetics shop near where I live, it sells everything from makeup, fragrance to hair extensions etc! I love it in there, the people are lovely and the shop is beautiful! Unfortunately it's closing down, jumped onto that bandwagon many other retailers are at the minute, it's sad for a moment but then I see them selling off all their makeup for a pound a piece, and their offer- 6 items for £5! Who wouldn't?

I bought 12 items, which cost me as little as £10. But today I'm showing you the 7 lipsticks I picked up, some real gems, and amazing quality.

From left to right- ASTOR, 022 Caribbean. Revlon, 305 Pearl. Revlon, 26 Softshell Pink. Revlon, 34 Plush Red. Rimmel, 500 Diva Red. NYX BL37 Black Cherry. NYX BL55 Glamour.

All familiar brands and they all had their plastic seal around them. Brilliant quality for the price! My faves NYX Black Cherry! What's yours?

Love Holly x

Best bargain ever?! Jeffrey Campbell Foxy

I have a small list of things I check ebay for regularly, one of them being Jeffrey Campbell Foxys. I always hear about people getting cheap JCs on eBay for around £40. I won these for £15! Brand new and in the original box and free postage!! Winner. Such a steal and there so comfy, I can't wait to style these for a night out! If you wish to see an outfit post featuring these don't hesitate to leave a comment below.

Thanks beauty's. Holly x

Whats in my everyday Longchamp makeup bag?

I love these posts, and watching these sort of things on youtube, because i'm nosey like that! and I know loads of other people are too, so heres an in site into my makeup bag, and the things i'm loving and reaching for the most at the moment!

Base

Benefit porefessional primer (I'm using up a travel size I had lying around at the moment because my full size ran out)

Mac face and body foundation for a lighter coverage

Revlon photoready for a heavier coverage

Benefit hello flawless powder

Eyes

Jemma Kidd eyeshadow palette with lipstick

Fearne Cotton eyeshadow palette

Natural Collection single shadow in Crushed Walnut (for my eyebrows)

Topshop cream shadow

Elizabeth Arden eyeshadow palette (yes, I know I love my palettes!)

Collection liquid liner

Natural Collection Khol liner

Mascara

Rimmel scandal eyes

Benefit they're real - need to get the full size loveeeeee this stuff

Bronzing and Blushers

Lancome bronzer- I use this to contour

Benefit dandelion blush (in the old school box)

Lips

The BEST red lipstick i've found- I prefer this over my red MAC lippys! MUA Red- £1!!!!

Benefit travelsize lipgloss

Sleep Pout Polish, couldn't live without this!

Brushes

I don't tend to carry brushes with me day-to-day but if I do, its these 3. Holy grail sh*t right here!

Real Techniques contour brush

Real Techniques buffing brush

Eco Tools angled brush

and a sharpner, tweezers, bobby pins and hair bands!

Just a quick fun post as I love seeing these myself! 

Love Holly XXX

Trend: Holographic Lovin

So recently I have absolutely been obsessing over holographic goodies, and i've seen them everywhere in the past few months! So I thought i'd show you a few pieces I have recently been lusting after!

1. Jeffrey Campbell Holographic flatforms- These are some serious eye candy, i've seen these bad boys doing the rounds on instagram and tumblr loads the past couple of months! I may treat myself next payday. Will look hot with some neon accessories and some cute frilly socks! Luuuurrrrrvve

Get these at- http://www.nastygal.com/product/brazen-platform-hologram

2. Gosh Holographic Nail Polish- I swear, every time I go into superdrug this is sold out! So typical, but no wonder because this is such a stunning nail polish, to me- when its on it looks like a nail wrap from all the multi-coloured flecks in there, it's so stunning and I would definitely hit your local superdrug to take a look for yourself!

or order online, here- http://www.ebay.co.uk

3. Yayer Holographic Sunnies- These are perfect for summer, and I know its barely even spring yet but i'm already thinking ahead, I love the holograms on these, they're so unique. I'm definitely ordering these for my girls holiday i'm planning!

Get here- http://yayer.com/products/hologram-sunnies

4. Holographic T-Shirt- And finally with my fave piece, this amazing top, I found this on a random blog and absolutely fell in love. It's so eye-catching and 90's, that whole cyber thing going on at the moment, I would kill for this! I'm gonna do some google searching and going to try hunt this, if not something similar down as I neeeeeeeed.

Thats it for today pretties, which was your favourite piece? Let me know in the comments. Mucho loveeeee, Holly x