SECRET STUFF


How are you guys this fine Sunday evening/morning/afternoon? (wherever you are in this lovely world). I'm in a good mood despite the fact I still have to finish my essay. I think I've been pretty good with updating recently, if you don't mind me saying, so I think I might give it a break until Tuesday or Wednesday. I am here to enjoy myself but I am here to work too and I can't fall behind on work. Especially with an exciting Easter break coming up! What are you guys up to over the holidays?

I've also filmed a video for you guys so all the info on the outfit is there. I'm going to be trying out different things while editing the video to out not only what I like but your preferences too, so the first few videos will be different while I'm experimenting. If you guys have any suggestions as to what to do with the editing (so it's more pleasing to the eye) or if you have a request then please don't be afraid to leave a comment and ask.



TWITTER TIME

Hey guys I had a chill day today and I was gonna take photos but I was out and about at a time when the light was just too high up in the sky and it showed up too harsh in photos. I took yesterday's photos around 5pm just before the sun disappeared. I went mental with my nails last night - hot pink and glitter WOOOH. I've been slacking on ring wearing as well so I slipped on my current favourites. I also want to let you know that I'm now on Twitter so follow me! Click here.

FLORAL VS METALLICS

Necklace - Topshop
 Skirt - H&M
Shoes - Jeffrey Campbell
 Top - Urban Outfitters
Bag - Linea at House of Fraser
Finally a decent outfit post I have for you guys! I'm actually quite proud of myself. I lugged my tripod, two cameras and my spikey litas with me to film and take photos of my outfit. I think this is only the first or second time that I've worn this skirt! I could never find anything to go with it until now. As for the top, it came in my recent order which I placed on UO. I know, know, but everything I purchased was on sale! I think this top was 20 or 30 pounds and I got it for 12 or 13. Underneath it I'm wearing a simple black bandeau as I think the top itself isn't too revealing.

I'm not sure what's on tonight but I may or may not be going out in London. I really want to but I have to decide carefully as yes that deadline for my mahoosive essay is ready to pounce on me from around the corner. I don't want to be tired and not have my brain functioning. Plans tomorrow? I think I'll go into town, do some shopping in preparation for my return à la maison next friday (ONE WEEK BABY!) and chill in starbucks with my essay.

JC STUDS




Necklace - Topshop
Top - Zara
Blazer - F21
Bag - Marc by Marc Jacobs
Shoes - Jeffrey Campbell

Hey you guys! Hope everything is fine at your end of the world. This is what I wore to the 12 fashion show the other day. I FINALLY GOT THE LITA STUDS. I was walking around Camden with my friend when we walked passed a small Office store and I saw them perched in the window display. I made a swift turn into the store pulling my friend in - I had to try them on. It was like NYC all over again! The woman brought the shoes out and as soon as I tried them on I knew I was going to get them. I've been wanting them for ages and I knew if I waited any longer they would be sold out again (the ones I tried were the last ones). I'm so incredibly happy with them you have no idea. I might get a few funny looks but I'll probably only wear them at night or if I dare to go out in them during the day I'll probably pair them with a pastel pink maxi skirt and a white top. I already have so many outfits in mind! since the shoes are such a statement I really won't need to dress up on top. What do you guys think? Would you dare to wear?

TWELVE FDSP FASHION SHOW




 Probably my favourite styles - I was too busy watching to take photos here!



I was invited to the BA Fashion Design, Styling and Promotion students' fashion show which is why I was in London. It was held at Middlesex University and I have to say I enjoyed myself a lot. It was about re-inventing the T-shirt and it was so interesting to see each piece come down. My favourite outfits were the crop tops with the multi-coloured chiffon incorporated into the top and I would have more photos but I was too busy checking them out. I have to give a big congratulations the the students of FDSP and thank you so much for inviting me. If you'd like to read about the work that went into organising their show then please check out their blog at http://12fashionshow.blogspot.co.uk.

CAMDEN TOWN





 Can you guess which ones....?

Hey guys! I was in London today so my friend and I decided to check out Camden before heading to a student fashion show I was invited to (more about that later). We were on the desperate hunt for a sushi bar until we came across itsu which was okay but I've definitely had better. What I did like though was the cranberry and earl grey ice tea they had - yummm. After that I made a sneaky purchase at American Apparel and Office, where I got new JCs. I have an outfit post coming up so you'll guys see them then but it's getting late so I'm going to chill, have a cup of tea and watch an episode of Friends. I've been in such a good mood lately (besides stressing here and there for coursework). You know those days when you walk up to a pedestrian crossing and the light turns green for you as soon as you get there? THOSE are the days when I feel like nothing could go wrong. I've been having a lot of those lately.

In the meantime, here's another video for you lovelies:

TOPSHOP CRAVING

TOPSHOP SPRING



I've been browsing topshop again and this is a very, very bad thing. The weather is getting warmer and I've been so boring with my outfits lately. I've also been very dormant with my blog since I've started uni - I'M SORRY. I really need to get myself one of those remote shutters. Anyway, I saw this dress and I realised I don't really have anything incredibly girly in my closet besides a flare out lace-y skirt I got from H&M a while ago (+ a few things you'll be seeing in an upcoming video!). I feel like such a slob sometimes and I really don't make any effort when I go out during the day because my longest day only consists of just over 3 hours but I really want to make more of an effort because then I feel like taking photos and the weather is actually getting nicer too! How has your wardrobe been adapting over the last few days/weeks?

THE DARK SIDE


Hey guys, I have something a little different for you. When I was back home in Luxembourg over my Christmas break I had the chance to work with perhaps two of the loveliest people: my long-term friend and amazing photographer Christine, and a make up artist who I had been wanting to work with for so long, Fanny Maurer! Both are very, very talented and although I've already posted about Christine that was over a year ago and many of you may not have seen that post.

Christine has had a camera in her hands for around 7 years now but her talent grows with each shoot she does. One of the things I find amazing about her is how much dedication she puts into each shoot she does, whether it's for her coursework, a client or a shoot just for fun. She's always fully committed before, during and after the shoot with regards to the planning, the shoot itself and also the editing. My favourite series of her work so far has to be when she shot Chelsea from MOT models (which I will link to you here). My absolute favourite photo has to be the last one where the models has her hair swooped to the side, her head tilted back and her cherry red lips slightly parted. Christine is currently in her final year of studies and I can't wait to see what she does for her final major project!

Now I'd like to talk to you about an MUA who's work I've been watching for a while now. Although recently a lot of her work has been focused around "the natural look," I think her best work lies with crazy dramatic make up such as this one or this. The looks which she has created for fashion shoots are also amazing. She takes such great care when creating a look and is not afraid to ask what we think and definitely won't let a face go without it looking just right. I would love to work with this talented lady again.

If you'd like to keep up to date with either of them then please use the following links:

Christine Xuan

Fanny Maurer

OOOPS

I went on a bit of a shopping spree yesterday, buying loads of spring/summer items like this top which was reduced from 12.99GBP to 6GBP. I also bought that necklace in a two for one deal so I thought eh it's a pretty decent necklace so why not. In total I spent 25.17GBP in New Look but with that I cam home with four tops and two necklaces so I think that is pretty good shopping in my eyes. I've been thinking of doing a collective haul of things I've bought recently like when I went to Paris. The sun is gone at the moment but I have free tomorrow morning so maybe I can catch it then!