Thursday 24 October 2013

We HEART Miss Selfridge

We are loving this season's collection at Miss Selfridge. Their Autumn/Winter collection is a combination of  Gothic Glam with bursts of unexpected colours. Faux-fur, embellishments and prints are prominent throughout this collection. 

Here are our favourite pieces from Miss Selfridge at the moment: 


Maria's Top Three: 




I am a little bit obsessed with this playsuit.... and this gorgeous headdress..... oh and THOSE EMBELLISHED HEELS! OH MY WOW! This outfit is a prime example if the overall feel to this seasons collection as it is very feminine but with a gothic twist. 

*The playsuit is £39.00, the embellished heels £65.00 and the pearl flower headdress is only £10.00 





Pini's Top Three:






I love a good little embellishment and this top is just love to my eyes. It's perfect for a night out mixed with a gorge pair of leather leggings and killer heels, or a more casual evening with some plain skinny jeans and these beautiful lace wedges for that little bit extra.
Lace and Embellishments are my favourite things at the moment, so mixing them together is my kind of heaven.
Finishing off the look with understated yet classic jewellery like this bargain heart ring, to give it that extra something, whilst not distracting from the beauty of the embellished top is perfect.
 
-Miss S. also has some wicked printed Jeans in at the moment, check out their Floral Jacquard Skinny Jeans or the Green Snow Wash Jeans. There beautiful!
 
 
*The Embellished top is £39.00, the gold heart shaped ring is £5.00 and the lace wedges are £20.00 
 
 
Are you loving Miss Selfridge right now as much as we are? Let us know what your favourite pieces are at the moment so we can check them out and bleed our bank dry!
 
 
 
 
Pini & Maria

x




Tuesday 22 October 2013

Gold Digger....Part 2

Hey everyone, 

So you might of already read our Gold Digger Part 1 blog post with our favourite gold rings at the moment, and we haven't stopped there. What good is a ring without a gorgeous necklace to go with it? 

One of the best things about having a sister is that when you start to get bored of your jewellery you just have to creep over to her jewellery stand (try not to get caught) and "borrow" some pieces from her. 

Each tine one of us returns from a shopping spree, the other will rummage through the bags to find any accessories they can possibly steal in the future. This month we are loving gold jewellery and here are some of the best necklaces we have found on our shopping hunts. 




The Chunky Gold Collection 



Above: USC & New Look




Above: Absolutely in love with this necklace from River Island


We love hearing what you guys think. Which one is your favourite and do you have an ultimate go-to necklace that you love? 


Pini & Maria
x

Friday 18 October 2013

Gold Digger! Part 1....

As you all already know, we both love jewellery! From vintage necklaces to statement rings, we love everything that is both gold and shiny.

Over the past month we have collected (and spent a fortune) on some great pieces of jewellery and we wanted to share our finds with all you beautiful people.



 
 

 
 
 
 
Maria: I am not going to lie, most of these rings are Pini's! I love it when she comes home from shopping as I always know she will have a new ring that I can steal. My two favourites are the gold mickey mouse ball looking ring and the turquoise round ring in the third picture.
 
Pini: Rings are my all time favourite accessory; I have a bit of an obsession with them.
It is inevitable that anytime I step into a shop, I will walk out with a new favourite to add to my collection.
I like statement rings, but to me that doesn't necessarily mean big and bold. It can mean anything from quirky and cute to different and daring. (Still on the look out for a gorgeous spike ring- let me know if you have any good finds)
 
We love finding new and quirky accessories so let us know some of your favourite places to dig them out!
 
 Pini and Maria
x
 


Friday 11 October 2013

Liebster Award!





Hey everyone,

We are so excited to be nominated for the Liebster Award by the lovely Gemma who's blog Touch of Belle is really brilliant. Check out her blog now http://touchofbelle.blogspot.co.uk

This award is given out to new bloggers who deserve recognition for their fantastic blog posts.

So here is how it works:

      ·         Answer the questions set by the blogger who nominated you
·         Nominate 11 other bloggers for the award


·         Set 11 questions for your own nominees to answer


·         And just let the other 11 people that you have nominated them and send them a link to your post.
 
 
So here are the questions Gemma has asked us:
 
1. How old are you?
 
Maria- I am 23 and will be turning 24 in March. I am a proud Pisces
Pini- I've just turned 21. That is it for me I don't plan on getting any older.
 
2. How would you describe your style?
 
Maria- I love fashion and am quite girly at heart. I love midi skirts, bright colours, huge heels (the bigger the better) and statement jewellery.
Pini- I have more of a individual and laid back style. I prefer darker colours with bright and unique accessories.
 
 
3. What's your favourite type of post to write?
 
Maria- We are really new at this but we have loved writing posts so far. I love writing about beauty products as when it comes to other blogs I love reading reviews from real people before I make a purchase.
Pini- I'm with Maria on this one, I also love everything fashion related so I will definitely be blogging more about fashion in the future.
 
 
4. What is your winter must have?
 
Maria- Scarfs! I am a bit obsessed with scarfs, I must have millions in my wardrobe and I can't wait for the temperature to drop a bit so I can go shopping to extend my collection further.
Pini- Definitely hats! The right hat can definitely completely transform an outfit. There especially great for bad hair days when your hair is lifeless and flat and a hat can save it from flab to fab within seconds.
 
 
5. Do you have any tips for new bloggers?
 
We would say it is all about interacting with people. Don't be afraid to out yourself out  there, we have had some great feedback and everyone has been so sweet.
 
 
6. How long have you been blogging for?
 
Maria- About 2 weeks
Pini- Um I would say 3 weeks.
Maria- Alright know it all, respect your elders haha.
 
 
7. What are your "go to" hair styles?
 
Maria- This season is all about the "done but un-done" look. I work within the hair industry and have been on some amazing photo shoots where I have picked up some great hair tips. The best tip I have ever got is that when you hair is feeling a little flat, spray in some dry shampoo (if you are brunette use a brown colour) but don't rub it in. The spray acts as an amazing volume product, a lot better than any mousses or hairsprays.
Pini- I hate my ears so unless i'm having a lazy day at home and my hairs up in a messy bun, you will never find me with my hair up. I much prefer my hair to be a little bit messy and look 'untouched' when really I've spent ages doing it, so my go-to is definitely a toulouse messy look.  
 
 
8. Best beauty tip or general tips?
 
Maria- Forget about spending all of your money on hair masks, use a good quality conditioner at the ends of your hair (not on the roots) and leave it in over night. Wash it out first thing in the morning and your hair will feel incredibly soft!
Pini- Finding a good illuminator is key for me. It can completely transform your face from dull looking to bright and beautiful, with a dash of cream blusher  on top to bring your cheeks to life. Nars illuminator is my ultimate favourite.
 
9. What's the best thing about blogging?
 
We both really love writing so it is a great hobby to put down our thoughts on things we are interested in. It is also a great way to get some top tips and ideas from other bloggers about products to buy or places to go.
 
 
10. Do your family/friends know you blog? If yes are they supportive?
 
 Absolutely, our friends and family are always supportive of whatever we do.
 
11. Where do you see your blog in the future?
 
We just want people to enjoy what we do. We are taking it a step at a time and not thinking about the future right now.
 
 
 
 
We are nominating these brilliant bloggers:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our questions:
 
1. Why did you set up your blog?
2. What is the best beauty product you have ever bought?
3. We love finding out new beauty tips, what is your best one?
4. If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go and why?
5. Do you have any advice for new bloggers?
6. High street or high fashion?
7. What did you want to be when you were younger?
8. What is your favourite thing in your wardrobe?
9. Describe your style.
10. Who would be your top three people at your fantasy dinner party?


Let us know when you have filled in your questions so we can have a read!
 
 
 
 
 

Sunday 6 October 2013

Winter Warmers

So, it's officially October, which means... CHRISTMAS is just around the corner! 2 months precisely. That's just 79 Days, 5 hours, 36 minutes and a matter of seconds, if anyone (apart from me) is counting. For me, Christmas is the best time of the year. There's just something about the cold, crisp winter air, cuddling up by the (artificial) fire and having an excuse to eat lots and lots of rubbish.

Of course, then there's the highly anticipated arrival of Mr. Claus himself, but for me, one of the best things about Winter for me is, 100%, without a doubt, the clothes.
I get giddy just thinking about it. The HATS, the SCARVES, the ONESIES, the BOOTS... it's just too much excitement to take in.

I've become pretty obsessed with Hats a bit earlier than usual this year, and have been parading all over the shops, and online to find the best of the best cosy head warmers to keep my big old birds nest custy this winter.



BOYFRIEND BEANIE... BY PINI.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Classic Beanie's are always a good go-to hat for anytime of the year, but something about wearing one in Winter makes everything seem much more cosy and comfortable.
These simple yet satisfying ones are from the Asos Range, with prices starting from a trusty £10 up to £30, depending on what brand you go with.
But, with so many options avavilable online and on the highstreet, you can find a Boyfriend Beanie for even less, at Market stalls, online sales or a purse friendly high street shop.
 
 
STATEMENT HATS.
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statement Hats are as popular as Statement Necklaces at the moment. The Fun, Edginess of some hats, like the ones above, scream a sense of festive cheer for this winter season, like these Felt Cat Ears hat by Helene Berman for Urban Outfitters which any feline lover (like myself) would be queuing up for in advance to represent cats in all their glory.
Some statements hats on the other hand, are too cool for school, and unfortunately, I don't
portray enough coolness to pull off some of those hats, like the River Island Curb Chain Leopard Truck Hat at the top.
One statement hat I am loving at the moment is the 'High Brows' Beanie Hat by Black Score that Care Delevingne has been rocking lately.


I love this girl and how different her style is. Only she could pull off those bold eyebrows, funky hats, unique, laid back style and still be the Model of the Moment.

 
 
FEMINE FEDORA'S. 

























I've always been a Beanie girl myself, but since seeing the new Fedora Hats that are out this winter, I think I've fell in love with them this season. There is just something so slick, cool and chilled out about a Fedora bearing winter outfit, paired with a long winter coat, and a casual pair of heeled boots to top it off. River island have a cute collection out at the moment like some of the above, starting at £22 but i'm sure if your a bargin hunter, shops like Primark and New Look won't be too far behind in bringing out their own purse-friendly range.

After all, Tis' the Season (almost!) to wear a Fedoraaaaaaaaaaaaa!



Let us know about any of your favourite winter warmers, maybe you like to customise
your own hats? Or know some cool tips to getting that best Winter hair
after a bad case of Hat hair? Let us Know!!
 
xx









 


Thursday 3 October 2013

Accessory of the month

We have fallen in love with this tribal inspired dirty gold necklace from USC (Republic), now half price at £4.

 
 

 
 

This year has all been about statement necklaces and as we have seen during Fashion Week, this isn't going to change when we head into 2014.
 
Statement necklaces are a great way to shake up an outfit, especially as we start heading into the winter months and our wardrobe starts to become a lot darker. A necklace like this will brighten up any outfit.
 
What would you wear it with?
 
 
 
 




Barry M Gelly Grapefruit Nail Varnish Review

We are huge fans of Barry M nail varnishes. At one point our nail varnish drawer was overfilling but yet we still headed down to Superdrug, because we got so bored with the ones we did have and we could not find one Barry M nail varnish that we didn't have. So when Barry M launched their new range of Gelly varnishes, we were so happy and relieved.

 
Don't get me wrong, their normal range is amazing but we always had to put a clear varnish on top to get a real gloss (and that is sometimes too much effort). So the fact that this nail varnish offers a great gloss just makes this product ten times better.



The range comes in eighteen different shades but after trying every single one out my favourite is no.8 Grapefruit.



The colour only requires two coats and lasts for around 3-4 days without chipping. I love the colour and the shine it leaves on my nails. The only criticism I have is that the products tend to dry up quickly, but after being on a photo shoot lately I was told some trivial information; to never leave your nail varnishes out. Pop them into a box and put them in a dark area (maybe under your bed) and they will last a lot longer.



Overall: Great shine, amazing colours and at only £3.99 for each nail varnish who could resist?