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Saturday, 4 August 2018

Supermarket Sass.

Lately I feel like mixing up my blog a little. If you haven't noticed I've been producing more outfit posts than beauty ones lately. That's just the direction my creativity is taking me at the moment. I having a lot of fun organising photo shoots and creating themes. So here this week's titled Supermarket Sass. 

Yes this was in Sainsbury's and yes it was embarrassing. Yes I bought cereal out of guilt. 
Outfit details at the end of post.





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Tuesday, 31 July 2018

Peggy Porschen's


I'm pretty sure that everyone in the bloggersphere has been to Peggy's, but seen as though I live right up north it's still a massive novelty to me. So I forced Nath on the train and three different tubes to get there. I must say that considering that it was my first time navigating the tube without a southerner to assist me, we survived. For any tube nervous travellers I'd recommend downloading the tube map app, it allows you to plan your journey and tells you pretty much where you need to go; after that if you are on foot google maps is always a good shout. Me and Nath have navigated many a city break on trusty google maps.

If you fancy going to peggy's expect a little bit of a wait, it's very popular thanks to the explosion of posts on instagram. We managed to get a seat outside, seen as though the weather was good. It's pretty clear to see why people flock to visit it this cutesy little spot, the exterior is so beautiful and mainly unique. I was a little surprised how small the list of cupcake flavours were but I really enjoyed the salted caramel that I ended up getting. I had a berry tea and nath had a coke, all and all it came to £11 which i don't really think is too bad, considering you are paying for the ambiance. Is it the best cake I have ever eaten, probably not. What it does offer is unique and beautiful surroundings, a break from the hustle and bustle of London and the perfect opportunity for an insta shot and a very nice little cupcake. If you hate things that are hyped this probably isn't for you, but if you appreciate aesthetically pleasing things then of course you will see the attraction.

I personally think it's worth the coin, pretty plates, pastel colours and delicate little cupcakes are all up my street, but everyone knows I'm a sucker for presentation. I'll leave it there and let the images speak for themselves. 



Let me know if you've visited peggy's and if you think it's worth the hype.
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Monday, 18 June 2018

Cast me in a Telenovela

I'm feeling all the Spanish vibes in this beautifully classic little dress.
Zara £25.99




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Thursday, 14 June 2018

That Burberry Glow


Let's all just take a moment to digest the beautiful packaging that lays before us. Once you are fully satisfied that you've given these perfectly designed bottles enough of your attention, I will allow you to divulge into my rambley product review. I know its awfully shallow to judge a beauty product by it's cover so to speak, but I'd be lying if I said that presentation doesn't effect my opinion. I'm a creative person, and in my world everything must be pleasing to the eye... plus if I'm paying top dollar I want something with a certain Je ne sais quoi. To cut a long story short, it's safe to assume that I find the packaging momentously appealing. The simple, sophisticated style had me from the cardboard outer and that's before I even knew what was inside. The contents of the boxes did not disappoint in their beauty either. I'm going to stop waxing lyrically about packaging design now, but rest assured I could go on. 


Now on to the stuff that actually matters. I purchased the Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base in the shade Golden Radiance and the Fresh Glow B.B Cream in the shade Nude Rose. I'm really into BB creams at the moment, Dr Jarts and Shesido's have currently been my go to bases. On first swatch of the BB cream I thought Sh*t, (actually I probably said it out loud) because it looked way to light. I thought I'd made a pricey little boo boo, but turns out it blends out really bloody nice. *phewww wipes sweat from brow* Friends I'm not gonna lie the colour range is pretty abysmal, there are three shades all of which are pretty fair. This BB is incredibly sheer, it really is a your skin but better product. By this I mean, it will not cover blemishes but it is going to disguise redness or uneven skin tone and add radiance to your face. If you are all about the coverage, I assume you aren't really down for BB creams anyway but just in case this totally isn't for you. This is for enhancing natural beauty and adding radiance, not full beat. Lately I'm swaying more towards the natural look during the week and I think this is going to be perfect for work days. Last thing to mention is it is lightly scented, I like the smell but it kinda reminds me of suncream. It does contain spf 20 so perhaps that's why! Retails at £30 @ Feel unique or the Burberry site.


Complete opposite reaction when I swatched the illuminating primer. Yasss honey, drench me in this liquid. How beautiful is that glow? This product comes in two shades Nude and Golden, I opted for golden as I prefer gold reflects to silver. Purely because I think it compliments my olive skin tone better. It is not a secret that I am a slave to the siren call of a liquid highlight... actually any form of highlight. I'm trying really hard to be objective and not let my obsession cloud my judgement. Is it unique? Do I have anything else like it? Is it better than the ones I already own? The honest answer to every single one of those questions is probably no, yet here I am besotted. The allure of another pretty little highlight has gotten the better of me yet again. It looks beautiful under the BB cream, it gives your skin a really radiant finish that looks so natural. If you are a highlighter fiend like myself I would suggest you pick this up. Which lets face it, if you're spending your time reading beauty blogs and you have made it to the end of this post... you probably are as addicted to makeup as me. So I'll just leave it at happy shopping.

Retailing at £34 @ the Burberry site.
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Sunday, 20 May 2018

Is this what preppy looks like?

Full disclaimer I do not like ironing, sorry bout the creasing. 
I think tying a shirt in a loose knot at the front is a really easy way to make a dress shirt more feminine, I then just popped a little white crop on underneath and a structured white skirt. Easy peasy, yet super preppy and stylish for summer. 

Similar shirt available here alternatively any striped shirt even a mans one can look super chic.
White crop available here.
I've had to link a similar skirt here as mine was from a boutique years ago! 
Enjoy the sun! Love Kels.




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Saturday, 12 May 2018

Where the festival at?

An entire post dedicated to a fabulous cardigan, yes that is all. 






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Tuesday, 1 May 2018

Those Hippie Vibes

I adore festival season, because my inner boho babe just loves all things glittery, floral and sometimes just downright outrageous. When i saw these orange and pink paisley flares, I knew I had to have them. Sixteen year old me would have wore these casually on the daily, my style's changed a little since then but occasionally I still dabble in a more muted boho style. Usually whilst I'm on holiday. I paired them with a simple black crop top and some huge wedges, I really wanted to wear a white crop with these but mine got dirty with suncream.. I wore my big hoop earrings and a delicate necklace that has my star sign on it. (If your wondering I'm a Libra)  I have honestly fallen head over heels for these trousers and this shoot has made me want to buy more colourful clothes! I have already made another 'festival' purchase to keep your eyes peeled for another burst of colour! ps how cute is the pink villa! Let me live there pls. #dreamhouse





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