Sunday, 17 June 2012

Fashion Inspiration: Emma Watson

Emma Watson is a British Actress who is most famous for the role of Hermione Granger in the fantastic Harry Potter series. Born in Paris on the 15th April (same as me!) in 1990, its no wonder with such a prestigious birth place that she is such a fashion icon. Emma's fashions career has made her a known star in the fashion world. She has modelled and represented big names such as Burberry, Lancome and People Tree, and is a favourite with designers like Karl Lagerfeild, Vivenne Westwood and Oscar de la Renta. In 2011 she was voted Glamours Best Dressed and came second this year. In Elle Magazine she was given the Style icon Award by Dame Vivienne Westwood. Emma mixes her style with classic hollywood style with a preppy twist. 

Style 1: My Week With Marilyn Premiere
Top Topshop £24, Belt Debenhams £6, Skirt New look £15.99, Clip Accessorize £14, Show Miss Selfridge £42, Lipstick Boots £10, Clutch Accessorize £28

Style 2: Burberry Trench
Bracelet New Look £4.99, Dress Warehouse £75, Collar Topshop £12, Shoe New Look £24.99, Trench Debenhams £40, Bag New Look £17, Belt Dorothy Perkins £9.50

Style 3: Lancome Advert
Blazer Topshop £65, Tie Tescos £2, Hat Asos £18, Shorts River Island £30, Shirt Miss Selfridges £35, Clutch River Island £27

Style 4: Tartan
Jacket Topshop £55, Bracelet Accessorize £5, Dress Boohoo £20, Shoe New Look £29.99, Petticoat Beyond Retro £35, Nail Polish Barry M £3.99

Sunday, 3 June 2012

Festival Beauty Kit

Festivals are amazing places that create the summer memories we look back on and smile about. There a time full of music, friends,summer love and partying through the night. However there not the most high maintenance of areas and to make sure you don't look like a greasy ape it's best to plan ahead and pack these ten make up wonders.

1) Wash Bag
(left to right) Accessorize £14, Accessorize £12, Truffle Shuffle £10 
A Big wash bag is a must to fit all your stuff in and whats not better than these three cuties.
2)Dry Shampoo
Boots £2.50, Boots £3.75, Superdry £1.99
Possible the MOST important thing you could have. These are life savers, just spray it on, shake with your fingers and brush out and voila! Perfect, bouncy hair.
3) Lip Pens
Max Factor Boots £4.99
These are greats as they are lipstick and lip liners depending on the angle and pressure you put on it. 
4) Cleansers
No 7 Boots £10
Cleansers are crucial to healthy skin. These exfoliate, stop breakouts and remove make up
5) Face Wipes
Boots £2.99
Perfect for the morning after, these wipes will remove your make up and keep your skin clean and radiant. 
6) Shampoo Foam 
Tresamme Boots £4.75
Great to refresh your tired hair, just pump this onto your fingers, run through your hair and towel dry. The witch hazel will absorb any oil.
7) Sun Cream
Soltan Boots £2.98
You make think you don't need it, but do you really want to be in agony with sunburn while your favorite band plays? Just spray on generously, rub in and your set.
8) Mini Perfume
Eau Du Fresh Marc Jacobs Debenhams £29.50
Mini designer perfume you can pop in your bag and spray to feel that little bit fresher.
9) Light Up Mirror
Firebox £19.50
These handy little gadget aren't just mirror but contain LED lights so you can check your make up during the night parties.
10) Moisturizer
Dove Boots £5.69
Keep your skin feeling soft and smooth by applying this in the morning.
11) Deodorant
Sure Boots £1
A must have! Keep your self fresh and sweat free by keeping this in your bag.
12) Waterproof Mascara 
Barry M Boots £6.78
Keep your eyes looking gorgeous with the risk of  running with waterproof or smudge free mascaras.
13) Dr Broners Liquid soap minis 
Dr Bronners £1.69
Finally this little miracle wonders can do 18 things including insect repellent, shower gel, shaving cream and even toothpaste! Plus they come in gorgeous flavors such as citrus.