Hello my lovelies!

Today I've got a shopping haul for you including accessories and beauty from all the shops I've listed above!

Sometimes it's nice to treat yourself and maybe even splurge a tad because how can one carry on being Beyonce if we don't do this every so often? We simply need everything on sale as looking good is our number one priority! (I swear it's the shopper's curse...)

So.. without further ado, here is my step by step on how to break the bank in a couple of weeks!

Topshop

From Topshop I bought the first thing I picked up were these sunglasses!

When I purchased all of these items I was super excited to use all of them as they all extremely cool and different!

The sunglasses were a tad out of my comfort zone but I have to say, this was the reason for me buying them.. I would really like to change the way I dress slightly (don't worry I'm not dyeing my hair pink nothing crazy like that!!!) but you know when you kinda get bored with wearing the same things and looking just like everyone else? Well I would like to be different by wearing quirky, out-there stuff that causes people to look at me instead of blending in with the rest! The sunnies were also by a brand called Quay (sold in Topshop) and they weren't cheap so I also wanted to make the most of my money! Why would I buy an expensive pair of plain black sunnies if I could just purchase a cheaper pair say from Primark? So these were definitely, 100% worth the money and that may just be me!

(let's carry on before I ramble)

Onto the lashes, I thought these would be pretty for date night or cocktails with the girls. The reason being, when Chris and I go on a date night or I have drinks with the girls, I always feel like putting a pair of falsies on. However the ones I wear on nights out are way too OTT for that and I therefore have the fear of looking too fake and overdone.

These however, look super subtle and flattering I can imagine a purple smokey eye and pink lipstick would work beautifully with these! I'm tempted to wear them on a date night without Chris knowing and see if he notices... (I'll let you know how I get on)

The final item I bought in Topshop was this pretty blusher brush as I've been looking for something to apply my powder highlighter recently. At first I looked into buying a fan brush and planned on heading to Supedrug after visiting Topshop. However I could not resist this super cute brush as it's totally different from my other makeup brushes I had to get it! I needed it! (I had been cursed)

The Topshop ramble is finally over... onto Mac where it's not so long! *phew*

MAC

The only item I purchased from Mac is this stunning lipstick in the shade 'Milan Mode'.

I have been looking for a colour like this from Mac ever since I lost a similar one and I needed another to heal the heartbreak!

This lipstick has been perfect recently for an everyday wear however I am curious to if I applied a lip liner before-hand, whether this would make it slightly bolder and wearable for the evening?

H&M

The only thing I purchased from H&M is this stunning skirt displaying different shades of green on a black background.

I thought this would be stunning for the autumn - winter time with thick tights, a black/green roll-neck jumper and either ankle/knee-high boots! (Whether it all works together is another story)

PRIMARK

Another stunning, hidden gem from Primark is this lilac coloured bodysuit which I've found are the best things to wear recently!

Due to the simplicity of this bodysuit I feel as though I can pair this with detailed jeans/trousers and I'm good to go as I have done in the picture below!

When I saw this in Primark I saw it as something with unlimited ways I can wear it.

The other day I paired it with a baby blue pair of high waisted shorts, a statement belt and I felt good to go!

Once again I love how it looks more expensive than it actually is due to not only the soft material and quality of the fabric, but the extra layer attached to the top of the bodysuit adding a quirky look to the style.

The third and final item I recently bought from Primark is this grey belt with a stud pattern.
I bought this due to the fact that I was looking for a fashion statement belt to wear with shorts and a plain camisole top/bodysuit to add something quirky to my look.
My boyfriend Chris helped me find this one (he's better at shopping than I am!) and I loved it instantly!

BENEFIT

Both of these items came with different magazines, the Hoola one came with an Elle mag and the other I can't remember.

However as soon as I saw they came with magazines I saw it as a chance to try them out!

 

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Dressing up for a night out is always something to look forward to.

The thought of choosing your outfit, maybe applying fake tan, curling your hair, making a bit more of an effort and doing all the little things that make us feel slightly more confident and happier.

If you're a girl like me who loves dressing up, you know what I mean.

T.M Lewin got in contact with me asking how I would transform a during the day work in the boardroom attire into an evening look suitable for a pint at a local pub with friends.
In response to this, I am going to share my recommendations with you as to how one can go from the daytime to nighttime attire without having to go home to get changed.

For both men and women T.M Lewin have a wide collection of clothing to choose from

The women can choose from categories such as;

Shirts & Formal

Jackets

Skirts

Trousers

Dresses

Tops & Blouses

Knitwear

Accessories

And right now they have lots of sales going on in the women's department so if I were you I'd get cracka-lackin!

In my opinion it's not so much the outfit you pick which influences one's transitioning from daytime to nighttime attire, but the accessories.

This is the outfit I have chosen to transition from Day To Night using clothing from T.M Lewin Website

For evening drinks with the girls I always suggest a clutch bag.

They're simple yet classy,

Always add an edge to the look

And they hold all your necessities in.

A Change In Jacket

For the evening instead of going with a blazer, I would suggest a waterfall jacket. This one I found from AX Paris for an affordable £35!

Men

• New Men's Shirts
• Formal Shirts
• Regular Fit Shirts
• Slim Fit Shirts
• Fitted Shirts
• Super Fitted Shirts
• Casual Shirts
• Non-Iron Shirts
• Evening Shirts
• All Shirts

Love,

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The internet can be used for alot of different things, however it was not until after 1955 that it became available for things other than academia.

Today I am going to talk about the highs and lows of the internet community. 

How surfing the web can be a great deal of fun but only to some extent.

The internet can now be used for things such as;

Reading books
Seeing the latest news
Online shopping
Watching videos on YouTube

Watching films (Netflix, Putlocker, Amazon Prime etc etc..)

The list is endless

I am going to sound like a typical father here but 'back in the day', if you wanted to watch a film you would have to go to either buy/rent a DVD/video from your nearest store

To read the latest news you would have to go to the newsagents to pick up a newspaper

Clothes would only be available in stores

Books would only be available at libraries or a book store

The key fact about all these things is that they required exercise..
Seeing as the internet can be accessed by any computer/laptop, companies have made themselves accessible on the internet to ensure they stay in business. The reason being it is much easier to shop from the comfort of your sofa/bed than it is to go to the store.

The internet can be used for almost anything now, the only thing it has left to provide is food. Although that is almost possible seeing as we can use the internet to online shop and place a food order which delivers to our homes. Food is basically coming out of our computers.

The internet can be a fun, interesting place which makes our lives easier and in some cases, lazier. It's fun to play around on, to search the web of endless possibilities. Like I said you can basically go shopping without having to move from the comfort of your sofa or even to order pizza when its that time of the month. The internet is all fun and games, but what about those who provide these things on the internet?

I don't know if you remember my post on society's expectations, you can however read it HERE for a re-cap. But I wrote about the expectations a model has to live up to. I discussed how the audience do not realise the pressure they experience but instead, admire their lives and aspire to be as pretty as the girl advertising a new mascara by Maybelline.

Before I begin rambling and lose my way on what topic I am actually talking about today, my point is the internet is constantly striving to live up to and please society or they could lose their business. In relation to models, they have to constantly please their audiences otherwise if their audience loses interest, the model could lose their job. The reason being they're not attractive enough causing people to be less interested in buying the product.

The internet is constantly trying to live up to society's expectations just like a model is striving to look and be better than another. Models compete against eachother just like the different topics on the internet do.

From the outside we see the internet as an amazing place, however we sometimes forget/don't realise what it is actually like to be inside the internet, to be a part of the engine that keeps it going.

However, as an outsider it seems glorious to, for example begin filming your own videos for YouTube or writing posts for a blog. To basically become part of the internet.

Those who provide all these different spaces on the internet make everything seem amazing and fun as they are obviously doing an amazing job. They do such an incredible job that, we can sometimes be lured in to be part of something that seems amazing.

We jump ship before thinking about the possible consequences of doing so. Some can ignore these 'consequences', but for others, one could begin experiencing insecurity, depression etc.

These consequences begin once we've put pressure on ourselves if our audience accepts and enjoys what we have brought to the internet. We therefore put pressure on ourselves to maintain our audience and ensuring they keep returning to our space.

What starts off as a fun space that makes you happy, can turn into something that causes stress, pressure and the opposite of fun; something ugly.

Those who run the internet are amazing, powerful people who have somehow found the ability to get past any pressure or even moments of hate from their audience. An ability in which others may not be able to acquire.

Seeing as the audience are basically the judges for online content, the providers are always striving for acceptance and for us to enjoy what they're producing.

This can however enable some members of the audience to become too big-headed and bully the providers into changing their content so that this person stops complaining.

It then turns into something in which an audience member likes which perhaps wasn't what you had planned for this particular space.

This space then no longer becomes your space, it transforms into their space which isn't what it's all about.

The reality is, this individual is a bully who has got nothing better to do than sit around on their lazy ass all day sending their nasty comments over the internet as easily as it is to spread butter on a slice of toast.

Those who hate on the internet merely spend too much time on it. They've got nothing better than to leave a nasty comment which will obviously get a reaction and that is unfortunately their excitement for one day. In some ways we should feel sorry for haters on the internet as their lives are too boring that they have to fill it with something like judging others for their success in which they are too lazy to achieve themselves!

If you are experiencing this, learn to ignore these moments of hate. Instead of thinking 'if I do what they want they'll stop complaining'. What about the next person? How long will it be until another audience member hates/complains on what you're providing.

Keep your space yours and those who enjoy it will be your audience, those who don't can leave and find something else that suits their interests.

Not everyone's the same!

At the end of the day yes the internet is an amazing thing to use what has been provided..
But don't forget those who are providing it.
Without an engine, a plane can't fly.

Love,

 

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