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

Get yo' platforms on! - Underground creeper review

Platform Shoes? Creepers? Flatforms? My review.

My first pair of creepers were Dalmation print black ones, I bought these from the Oxford Street Office store around a year ago. They originally retail at £95 but I got £9.50 (10%) student discount off! I put off buying creepers for about a year before I actually caved because of the heafty price tag, but after research into the leading brand Underground, I gained knowledge how greatly the shoes were made. With the cheaper versions of creepers the sole is usually made from foam, but Underground uses very heavy duty rubber, which is why these shoes last years and years.

Sorry they're so battered! Well loved and all.

The shoes themselves are extremely comfy, I could easily walk around in these all day, they feel soft on the feet and it doesn't feel like you're walking on top of 2 inches worth of hardcore rubber!

One thing I would say is they are very heavy, this could become a problem if you have extremely skinny ankles as as well the shoes come up slightly big.

I was strolling through ASOS sale, and I came across a few pairs of Underground creepers in the sale, they we're around £60 but I wasn't swayed. I then saw these, green with a thick white sole, now I know these aren't going to be everyones taste, but I absolutely loved them! and the best thing of all they we're only £26! Absolute bargain, I actually bought 2 pairs and sold one on ebay and made an extra 20 quid! (skills I know).

Not as worn but definitely had a good wear! Not the most versatile shoe, but a statement, and Teddy fashion dating back to the 50's, I don't care if creepers aren't 'on trend' anymore!

Love Holly x

Lusting

Anyone wanna buy me these? No? I thought not!

1. New Balance 574's. I've been forever lusting after New Balance trainers, and always wanted a bright pair, and then I stumbled across these beauties on Polyvore and oh my I NEED! They're custom made and you can do it yourself at newbalance.com for £90 (£140).

2. Homies Beanie. The forever infamous Homies beanie, as seen on Pintrest and Tumblr, a recreation of the 'Hermes' logo, I fricken love it! Would look great with any plain outfit, and even on those lazy days.

3. Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac. If I got a pound for every time I googled 'Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac' I'd be a wealthy gal. Neon yellow is my all time FAVE colour! I just cannot justify paying £170 for a small bag that to be honest, isn't actually very practical. Buy here: http://www.my-wardrobe.com/rebecca-minkoff/neon-yellow-mini-mac-clutch-with-chain-shoulder-strap-112623

4. Michael Kors Watch. I've got a gold Michael Kors watch and I wear the crap out of it, I really adore this silver one, but again, I hate paying a lot of money for one thing (I could buy a lot of clothes with 200 quid!!) but anywho- i'm gonna save! Buy similar here: http://www.asos.com/Michael-Kors/Michael-Kors-MK8086-Silver-Steel-Bracelet-Watch/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2488922&SearchQuery=silver%20michael%20kors%20watch&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Silver

Let me know what your currently lusting after as I would love to know!
Hope you all enjoyed reading, Love Holly X

Is a Mulberry bag worth the money?!

Welcome to my second official blog post lovelies, today I will be answering some of the questions I asked myself before receiving a Mulberry bag.

So, first of all, the quality? The quality on my bag is lovely, I take all my college stuff in this bag, and use it for every day-to-day use, it has held heavy sketchbooks, packed makeup bags, sprays and girly bits and bobs! It's very tough, and seems really long-lasting, the finish on this bag is absolutely beautiful, and there is no doubt that this bag is wonderfully made.

Price? £600 for a bag seems pretty steep, and although I am in love with it, use it every day and look after it like it's my child *sad*, I just do not see myself paying the money for it, I was fortunate enough to receive this as a gift, and I certainly was extremely grateful, but £600 for a bag? I could think of better use for that money! *cough cough* CLOTHES. (Like I don't already have enough!).

Still getting used to this ol'blogging shiz, and still feel like I'm talking to myself (I probably am) but I'm gonna bare with it!

Love Holly X

oh and by the way, sorry about the quality of the photos, I can't find my camera charger so I had to take these photos using my iPad, also awful lighting! Sorry guysssss mwah x

Jeffrey Campbell Spiked Lita

So I've been lusting after these beauties for well over a year now and just couldn't justify paying £150 for a pair of heels when that money could go towards clothes! It would be very rare for me to wear heels in the day, so £150 for shoes to me is a lot of money, as I'm sure it is for lots of other girls my age! 

I was browsing through the NastyGal website, and noticed that they were in the sale for £53! Yes £53, in my eyes that's practically £100 off, and then realised that it was a 25% discount day, on top of sale items too! I definitely took advantage of this and I ordered the all white Lita spikes as well which they do not stock in the UK *guilty moment* and they came to around £83. I didn't care about the ridiculous customs charge that I would get because in my eyes I got an absolute steal.

Enough rambling and onto the review!.....

The shoes them self are extremely comfy to walk in, with around a 5.5'' heel and a 3'' platform, your foot is almost flat. I myself am terrible in heels and usually end up with my stilettos in one hand in the air after an hour and after one to many cocktails! But these, oh my I could quite possible run a marathon in them! (maybe not literally). But in all seriousness, these shoes are still on NastyGal, and I've also seen various colours on sale in places such as Office and SoleStruck. If you want to invest your money into some bada$$ shoes, get these! and kick, some, asssssss!! In style!

Hope I'm not talking to myself like I most probably was in my first post haha, have a great day dolls.

Love Holly X


P.S. Sorry about the photo quality! Still getting used to my camera, and need to play around with lighting, and trying a find a good spot to take my photos.