Ootd Throw Back Thursday

3 weeks into the new year and two of those weeks have been spent wrapped up in bed fighting off the plague. I had such better plans for 2015. The first day I recovered enough to don heels you know what I did ? Hobbled my ass down to Zara to see the last of those sales. I picked myself up this jacket for £49.99 and the necklace for £7.99. Here is a tip for sales - to avoid going nuts buying things you don't really want or need - always remember you will never regret a coat- it can be accessorised several different ways and can easily dress up a plain outfit. 

Today I headed to shoreditch to prove just that dressed, as my friend on Instagram Pointed out,  like a pilgrim - perhaps it's because I felt like a survivor :)  

Loves and Finds: Crop Bustier from H and M

                    

Who says lingerie is just for wearing underneath?  I came across this crop bustier from H&M and thought it was just to beautiful to conceal!

Great with a high waisted skirt, jeans or trousers, this crop supports the boobs and dramatises an hour glass shape, whilst offering killer support.

I got mine from H&M who have some great bustiers for really reasonable prices. Check in store or see my favourites below.

Lace Bustier, £14.99

For those with a smaller chest, this is perfect. Also comes in white and nude!

Non wire, lace bustier £12.99

Sequined Bustier £12.99

Party Shoes Wishlist

This season, as you prepare to go to the ball: Don't forget your magical slippers...

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Happy first of December my lovelies! It is officially party season. I have taken it upon myself to become your holiday fashionable fairy Godmother, after all if you are going to tear up the dance floor, make a move on that guy in the office and look fabulous, you going to need some help.

Today I have decided to write all about shoes.  The reason I have chosen to kick of my holiday fashion guide with shoes, (not that decision needs justifying -who doesn't love shoes) is because, like my mum says, "You can't go wrong with good shoes and good hair". Shoes are so important to making the outfit outstanding, and offer the opportunity to go nuts with glitter, print and colour. 

Save or Splurge, get yourself some stunning shoes and get to strutting show stopping this season:

Spend: 

Treat yourself spend:

Marc by Marc Jacobs £265

Gianvito Rossi Python & PVC Pumps: £619

Giuseppe Zanotti £610

J Crew Glitter finished yellow pumps, £300

Jimmy Choo Metallic Sandals (available in gold too!)

Gianvito Rossi Mirrored leather & PVC pumps (exclusive to net-a-porter) £495

Jimmy Choo Lang texured-lam´e sandals, £495

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, Ostri 120 eyelet-embellished suede slingbacks -£695

SOPHIA WEBSTER Nicole feather-trimmed ostrich sandals £495

GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI, Yvette suede boots, £575

Treat your wallet save:

Left to Right:

High heel court shoe £39.99, Zara

High heel Leather lace up bootie, Zara, 49.99

Leather Court Shoe, Zara £49.99

Patent High Heeled Mules: Zara, £39.99

Dune Ladies Burst Green, £85.00

Brook Pewter, Dune £79.00

New Look SS15 Preview: Le Sportif, Magical Marrakech & The 70s

Yesterday New Look unveiled their SS15 collection. Popular SS15 trends that feature are bold prints, sleek sportswear and a 70s revival. The collection has a fun holiday vibe, having me wishing for long summer nights somewhere tropical. Along the theme of irreverent holidays, favourite element of the collection was the cheeky slogan accessories and swimsuits. Check them out below.

Le Sportif

As the title would suggest this capsule is a chic & minimal take on the sports wear trend which is taking over SS15 accross the board. The sleek monochromatic pallette allows for easy adjustment into even the most conservative Parisians city wardrobe, whilst metallic accessories ensure that the collection is streetwear ready.

70s

It's the day your funky aunt prayed for, the 70s are certainly back. This daring era sees print clash, denim, brown and flares, which can actually be quite flattering on a curvy figure. About time! I have been over these blasted show all skinnies for years now -_-

Magical Marrakech

Representing prints  to the fullest, is Magical Marrakech. Printed crop tops, shorts, dresses and jumpsuits in colours ranging from cool subtle blues to warm desert reds.

Swim Wear

Beautifully intricately designed swimsuits for that pool wow factor

Beach please, I'm fabulous.

Metallic Accessories with holiday anthems

Avon Beauty Bus: Christmas Collection Lust List & SS15 Wish List

Yesterday Avon embarked upon their annual beauty bus tour, taking over the city in a cute pink vintage beauty bus which was packed with beauty must haves from this season and the next. I caught up with them outside Vogue House in Hanover Square, where the fabulous girls at Vogue were dropping by to get their nails done by celebrity nail artist Kim Treacy (who told me she just did Kiera Knightly's nails last week) and lips painted by celebrity makeup artist Liz Pugh whilst catching up on all that's new with Avon.

From their origins of intimate community selling Avon is built on the legacy of listening to women's feedback to create products that actually work, that women really want, at prices we can all afford. As well as community sales, modern Avon also operates online as a convenient one stop online beauty store haven, meaning your beauty Christmas shopping just got one click easy. I was thoroughly impressed with their Christmas 2014 collection as well as their SS15. Both are filled with great, quality products I was all too happy to get my hands on. Read on for a Christmas gift guide & to see what SS15 has to offer.

Kim Treacy working her magic

My nails were done using Avon Gel Finish & gold glitter, for a modern seasons take on the classic french tip. I love it!

Christmas with Avon.

This Christmas Avon have an array of fab products to get you into everyone's good books. From stocking fillers to presents for your sister cousin and mum,  Christmas with Avon is set to be a beautiful affair. With so much to choose from, I thought I would be a star and break it down for you.

Anew Clinical Beauty Heroes

First of all and most exciting is the Anew Beauty Heroes Collection, made up of 5 of Avon's best selling skin treatments. A perfect gift for mum, the pack includes Avon's award winning clinical Anew E defence cream, which protects against pollution, UV damage, whilst training your skin to better defend itself in the future.

Other Heroes in the pack include:

• Anew Clinical Pro Line Corrector for blemishes, 
• Anew Clinical Infinite Lift Firm & Sculpt Creme- which lifts under the chin & neck
• Anew Clinical Absolute Even Skin Tone Corrector- which evens out the skin tone to fights dark eyes & hyper-pigmentation

Retailing at only £20.00,  Buy Here

Nail Art

Perfect for the sister, cousin (or to be honest I just wanted it myself) is this nail art set, which comes with glitter & a little handy paint brush to paint art with. It also comes with embellishment stickers, which are great for experimenting.

Master Collection Makeup Palette

The dream for anyone obsessed with beauty like I am is this all in one beauty kit. It comes with 55 eyeshadows, 10 lipsticks and 4 blushes. Beauty overload! 

Excellent Stocking Fillers & Secret Santa:

1. Lux collection.

 Choice of 6 shades of eyeshadow compacts available with complimenting rose gold edition mascara, for a subtle yet dramatic look.

Rose Gold Edition Mascara £9.00

Lux Eyeshadow Compact £10

2. Planet Spa Pamper Treasures Collection

Comes with 3 treatments.

Perfectly Purifying Body Scrub made from Dead Sea minerals for a perfectly buffered behind and enviable elbows.

Heavenly Hydrating Body Moisturiser, enriched with Mediterranean Olive Oil, for gracefully smooth hands

Blisfully Nourishing Creme, with African Shea Butter for those winter SOS areas that need a little extra TLC: hand, elbow & feet.

Shop planet Spa Here 

3.Stardust Nail Enamel

I was in love with this one, it has the most beautiful subtle glitter effect and comes in 7 stunning shades. At only £3.00 it is the perfect Secret Santa gift. Buy Here

SS15 The collection:

This spring summer Avon launches their exciting wax free lipstick, in 15 shades of awesome. Wax free means that it won't clump on your lips, or cake. I had the pleasure of trying it myself, and can attest that the colour is unstoppable, seriously- a coffee and a croissant later, and it still hasn't worn off. What's more is it has a luxurious moisturising texture to it, keeping your lips looking luscious. The lipsticks will launch in January, so keep your eyes peeled online at www.avonshop.com

15 gorgeous shades of wax free heaven, launching January 2015

Ready for Mothers Day, Avon launches their new fragrance Cherish by Abbey Clancey. The sweet aroma is a delightful concuction of Jasmine, Sandal Wood and Precious Musk.

#OOTD Get the Look Chelsea Casuals

Sometimes I just like to surround myself with pretty things and force myself on a walk. No where ticks those boxes more than Chelsea. With ridiculous transport links to the rest of London, it is pleasantly secluded, and forces one to walk in order to enjoy. Up for the challenge my main chick Princess-Anna-Anastasia and I headed Sloane Square for a walk down Kings Road. The the road was dressed in its Christmas best, sparkly, glistening and charming. Sometimes its a good idea to surround yourself in beauty. So pick up a coffee, grab an old friend & get lost in a new part of town. See how to get the look below.

Boots: ALDO, Jacket and Scarf Zara, Bag, River Island, Henley, H&M

Get The look:

Woollen Blazer, Zara- £69.99
Jeans, Jack Wills, £49.50
Boots Dune, £149
Accessorize Scarf: £25
H&M Basics Top
Satchel Friends of Leather, £65

Loves & Finds : Zara Duffle Coat

Perusing the aisles of Zara as I am known to do I came across this gorgeous Duffel coat with over sized fur trimmed hood.  I fell in love and had to share.  There is nothing like the embrace of fur around your face, and the comfort & security an oversized hood brings. I am really impressed with the quality of faux fur these days, gone are the days of rough rat tailed trimmings, now faux fur presents it self as a real fashionistas alternative to animal fur. 

Below is the link to buy x

Zara, Duffle coat £159.99

AW Trends: All About: Glitter.

Glamour Dec 2014 Glitter Sequin Jacket by Ashish

My lovelies, I am feeling sparkly lately. Maybe it's the Christmas cheer, maybe it's just because I am fabulous, but something has me feeling like Tinkerbell sprinkled her fairy dust on me & I love it. What's even better? The fashion industry is feeling it too, as designers get on board with glamorous, no apologies glitter ensembles. My favourite? Ashish, who has wowed me with a glamorous take on the casual denim casuals. Always one for embellishment, this season no punches are spared with this full impact show stopping collection.

Now I know glitter may not be for all, but I think that everyone can enjoy adding a little sparkle to their day. So I have compiled a list of how to work the glitter trend for the not so brave, the brave and the bravest. First, the bravest.

The Bravest:

Shimmer sway into the day with this fabulous glitter collection by Ashish

You can either work full glitter, head to toe like the runway looks below or pick an item to work into your wardrobe and cool it down with a cotton tee & complimenting accessories.

2. For the Brave: Try glitter eyelids.

The great thing about glitter eye shadow's is you can scale it up or down depending on your resolve. Pick a colour that compliments your skin tone, I am particularly a fan of coral bronzes, and of course gold flatters most skin tones. This season is the season to sparkle, so go on, give it a go. 

Close your eyes and reflect the sun. The best glitter eye shadows: Here

For the not so brave conservatives: Glitter Nail Polish.


I was thrilled out of my mind to see this new Essie Lux Effects Glitter nail polish. I'm off to get the gold one now. Glitter nails are a great way to work some optimistic shimmer into your day. The collection has 6 shades. So go nuts.

#TEDSS15PREVIEW Ted Baker SS15 : All is not what it seems | Pinch mecollection

Womenswear:

For SS15 Ted Baker offers to steal us away with a dreamy cocktail of floral prints, vibrant colours and shimmering sparkle. Channelling the glory & glamour of 40s resort luxury and the disco fury of the 70s, Ted Baker remixes classic flattering silhouettes with a combination of bold statement psychedelic prints, mesmerising glitter and trade-mark embellishments.

Old money opulence is the resounding theme, as the collection goes from a wedding in Oxford, to a pool party in Los Angeles. The collection is perfect for the international playboy and girl, with capsuled collections, which can be interlinked and styled for every occasion.

Piece by Piece

Think glamourous summer nights out: sequinned glitter bomber jackets and matching shorts from steely black to candy pink.

Think resort wear cool: with holographical floral skirts, statement printed dresses and tops

Think british tea party meets 40s Miami resort wear: This stunning print is continued through out the accessories, swim and even home collections

I love the long capes of the fall, and with the british summer there is no reason not to bring this stunning trend into the summer. Ted Baker presents luxurious short summer capes, from Ostrich feathers to jewelled collars.

Mens.

Think bold, printed shirts and dapper attention to details. Bold tiled prints make an appearance on shirts for a modern take on the classic Hawaiian shirt.

Accessories steal the show for me this SS15 with Ted Baker, with tropical printed satchels, shoes and leather goods.