MET Gala Ball, Best & Worst!

Welcome baaaaaack!

If any of you weren't lucky enough to catch the red carpet of the MET Gala Ball last night you would've missed out on drooling over some of THE most b-e-a-uuuutiful dresses I have ever laid eyes on! If I ever had a spare £25,000 (yes twenty five bleedin' grand!) I'd buy myself a ticket. 

So I have to start with the power couples, beginning with none other than Kimye! How amazing does Kim look in this absolutely drop dead Roberto Cavalli number which is somewhat similar to Beyonce's Givenchy Haute Couture that she wore to the event three years ago, but they're both unbelieveable regardless! Even though Kanye is seen as a a not-so-nice person in the public eye I'd give a limb for a man to look at me like he does at Kim, it's so beautiful! He arrived in a black suit with tassled detail on the bottom hem looking proper dapper but his little lady stole the show from him in that dress.

VERDICT: BEST.

Now we can't forget none other than the 'King and Queen of the MET Ball' Mr & Mrs Carter. Holyyyyyy shiiiiizz Beyonce looked UNREAL in bedazzled see-through Givenchy masterpiece! Only Beyonce can arrive 2 hours fashionably late and still make everybody's jaws hit the floor. The simple hairstyle of a high pony and minimal make-up drew everybody's eyes to the dress. If I look that good at 33 I'll be high-fiving myself to the grave!

VERDICT: BEST

Rihanna never fails to shock people with her fashion choices and the ball this year was no exception. Last night she lived up to that reputation of hers as a 'fearless fashionista' in a canary yellow showstopper of a dress with a train that could probably cover a house. The dress took a reported 2 years to make and was designed by Chinese designer Guo Pei.

After scrolling through hundreds of meme's on Twitter and Facebook of her dress being made into things like pasty's I had to attempt to calm myself after my mum said she looks like a 'giant omelette'. 

Verdict: WORST

Another lovely lady who never fails to amaze me is J-Lo. My ultimate girl crush. At 45 years old she is possibly one of the hottest women on the planet and last night she did not disappoint in this Versace gown. The ruby colored dress gave her the chance to show off her naked boot-ay thanks to a big hole on the side. The dress fitted in with the theme of the night thanks to strategically placed embellishments covering all her lady bits looking like she was wearing a fire breathing dragon. In the words of Mika our J-Lo's got 'curves in all the right places' and she's never looked better!

VERDICT: BEST.

Okay, so normally I'm all for expressing your own style and I love anyone who is confident enough to dress however they want but Katy Perry last night was a serious disappointment. Usually she looks nothing less than perfect on red carpet events but I just wasn't feeling the whole graffiti vibe she was going for as well as the long matching gloves and matching spray can purse. This Moschino statement dress failed to impress me unfortunately. 

VERDICT: WORST. 

Being the model of the moment I expected better from Kendall Jenner, I'm not gonna lie now.. I definitely think her emerald Calvin Klein dress was a down-grade to her stunning Topshop gown that she rocked last year. I'm loving the little side-boob action she's got going on and the lace up detail at the side but the dress just didn't do it for me. Although I look her simple makeup and sleek hairstyle.

VERDICT: WORST.

Now for my love Gigi Hadid. She is possibly one of the most naturally stunning girls I think I've ever seen. Last night she stunned everyone in this gorgeous rose-embellished dress designed by Diane von Furstenberg with a naughty little thigh-high slit and strappy pointed-toe heels. Hers simple and elegant look is definitely top of my 'best dressed' list.

VERDICT: BEST.

Now last but not least I have to say.. this is my personal 'worst dressed' of the night. Sorry Anne Hathaway. Is it just me that think she looks like a dodgy sorta fashionable-ish Jedi? Her Ralph Lauren dress made from a metallic fabric was definitely a no-go for me, especially with the conjoint hood that made it even worse (sorry not sorry). 

VERDICT: WORST.

Let me know in the comments who was your best and worst dress last night! 

Bye now! xxx

Summer Lovin': High Street Favourites #11

Happy Tuesday!

So on this extremely dull summers day I thought there's nothing like a bit of online shopping to help ease the harsh reality that our summer may of already come and gone! For those of you who aren't from the UK we get about 5 or 6 days of hot weather here which for me is enough, my body has become immune to the cold hence my love for anything autumnal! I'm all for the baggy jumpers, black jeans and a sassy little hat and scarf combo to get me on my way.  Looking out of my living room window right now is making me ridiculously envious of you lucky little buggers going away this summer so I thought I'd get back into the swing of things with another high street favourites post for ya'll!

Paisley Midi Skirt - River Island

Khaki Sleeveless Blazer - New Look

Khaki Wrap Cami - Miss Selfridge

Cat Eye Sunglasses - Miss Guided

Pointed Snake Skin Heels - Public Desire

Rounded Shoulder Bag - H&M

Printed Tote Bag - River Island

If any of you know me you'll know I'm not a big advocate of colour in my wardrobe even though I try and try.. hence the not so bright summer colours! I'd say these picks are definitely for a summers evening or when that make believe of mine boyfriend takes mefor a romantic meal on the sea front..

That paisley skirt just gives me shivers up my spine thinking about my love for it!

Hope i've given you a lil' help with choosing some pieces for your summer wardrobe.

Bye now! xxx

Illamasque and Beautybay Haul!

Seeing as I am now living a budgeted life mehhhh I opted for one last make-up splurge and what with a 50%, 60% and 70% sale happening at Illamasque how could one resist?! and with my scrolling thumbs in action I somehow stumbled onto the Beautybay website which could've only resulted in one thing. I call them the 'necessary essentials' but a nail varnish in a slightly darker maroon than the one I bought 2 weeks ago doesn't really count, even if it does have more of a shine to it. 

As the deliveries came through the door the words I must hear every week filled my house; 

"Clare!! Do you need anymore bloody makeup?!?!" 

YES MUM. Yes I do. Some people just don't understand do they? Is anyone else's mum the same haha! So opening this little black box my eyes just became wider and wider with excitement, I'd say somewhere along the lines of..

by the way, I have no idea who this child is!

My relationship with palettes are pretty intense, the amount of satisfaction you get from opening that lid and seeing the colours, know what I mean?! So first I bought this reflection palette for get this.. £10.20! YES £10.20, reduced from £34.00 which if you ask me is fricking spot on. The palette is a combination of 4 highly pigmented shades perfect for blending! This sale ends in 2 days by the way so if you wanna grab this absolute stunner of a bargain get on that website and get buying!

Now I'm not really one for buying individual eyeshadows, I find them to be space consuming and overly priced but once I found these two beautiful colours on their website I couldn't pass on the opportunity (especially with them being on sale).

So I treated myself to these neutral colours which I thought would be perfect for both day and night time as well as being blended with each other to create a stunning feminine look!

 The first is in the colour 'Soul' which is a cool silver with a shimmer finish - get it here.

Second, is the colour 'Dizzy' which is a matte dusty rose - get it here.

Both of which were £6.20, reduced from £15.50!

Onto Beautybay! This is my first purchase from here which is why I may of went a little OTT on the Zoeva products. I've heard nothing but good things about them, especially the brushes and cat wing eyeliner pen! Therefore they were obviously purchased.

I'm not really one for blushes, but I saw this colour and fell IN LOVE! It gives me what I can only describe as a 'radiant' glow which I don't get with other blushes which is why I'm not really their number 1 fan but this lasted me from the second it was applied to the second it got washed off my face. It's a sort of natural peachy brown which is perfect for me and as well as it being matte the application is as easy as 1, 2, 3. I bought the same 'burning up and you can get it here for only £6.95!

With me being someone who likes to prepare themselves for the future (ha!) I found this gorgeous summery lip crayon, once again by Zoeva! I think I fell for the name most of all it's called 'silly love', don't ask me why but I just fell in love. It's definitely a keeper for summer as the shade has a practically perfect shine to it and the colour is definitely on point for those days when you want to wear minimal makeup but still look presentable! This little beauty was a mere £5.95 and you can get it here! 

Okay so back to my second palette that I most probably didn't need but still bought anyway haha! This is part of beautybay's own collection and just looking at it makes me so fricking excited to try all of the colours. It's called the 'Flawless Couture Eyeshadow Palette' and get this, another bargain over here waahoooo £7.50!! Can you even believe that? The shades are neutral and can be used on any skin tone allowing each and every one of you little beauties to create a range of different looks from natural and glowing to bold and sultry. It's seriously all I could ever need in one palette! I'm yet to try most of the eyeshadows but I decided to wear a dark brown shimmer today just on the crease to add a bit of definition to my eyes! Go and get yourself one here!

Back to the Zoeva range which by the way if any of you have not yet tried something from it seriously go do so. The quality of the products is some of the best i've ever seen and for the price, one simply cannot complain! I've seen so many blog posts on their 'cat eye pen' all of which have been good. Now I don't really like to branch out on trying different makeup especially if it means betraying my beloved Collection liquid eyeliner which has held a place in my makeup bag since the day I learnt to apply it but I can't believe I'm saying this, I think it may be getting replaced *GASP* I know!! This eyeliner is friiiiiicking brilliant! I'm all for that dramatic flick anytime of the day and this does the job. Go get yourself one for £5.50 right about here!

Last but not least I added yet ANOTHER maroon nail varnish to my collection. I thought I might as well try one if they're there and they're only £2.50! So I got the shade 'Santa Monica Boulevard' it sorta reminds me of a deep red wine colour and if I say so myself it looks lovely with all my dark colored clothes I've been wearing recently such as khaki, black and navy! I know I need to start planning my spring wardrobe but when the weather's like this and I loose all feeling in my fingers as soon as I leave the house I think I can hold onto my winter wardrobe a little bit longer! There's a load of other colours from this range so go grab yourself one here!

So that's all for this post guys!
Have any of you bought anything from the Zoeva range or Illamasque? Let me know in the comments!

Bye now! xxx

Valentines Day: High Street Favourites #10

Is it just me that has to pick their jaw up off the floor after realizing that January is coming to an end? How is it February already? I'm pretty sure it was like a week ago that everybody was celebrating New Year and starting that 'new year, new me' malarky. To kick off this month I thought I'd put together a little collection of my favourite valentines day pieces that i've seen online and on the high street. These aren't necessarily matching just a few little things that have caught my eye!

Daisy Print Shirt Dress - MissGuided

Mint Green Stone Studded Earrrings - New Look

Printed High Waisted Trousers - New Look

White Strappy Court Shoes - River Island

Camel A-Line Mini Skirt - New Look

Drape Front Blouse - Topshop

Yellow Satchel - Topshop

Statement Earrings - Accessorize

Pearl Trim Crop Top - River Island

If you're going on a swanky valentines date I hope this has given you some inspiration for a outfit!

Bye now! xxx

NYX

While I've been away I couldn't help but indulge in a little shopping, with signs everywhere screaming '50% off!' And 'REBAJAS!!' (that's Spanish for sales!) I couldn't help myself! I'm always one for makeup shopping when I'm abroad because I find things to be a lot cheaper than back home in the UK especially with some of the higher end brands like Dior and YvesSaintLauren! So when I found a 'NYX' counter in one of the shops here I literally couldn't contain my excitement, unfortunately the counter was quite bare so I decided to stock up on the things that I liked i.e. the 'soft matte lip creams', they seemed to be the more popular items! I bought myself 2 colours which are fairly similar, first I thought I'd try the shade 'Abu Dhabi' which to me resembled a extremely matte version of MACs Velvet Teddy but a little darker depending on how many coats you put on. I can't even describe how soft and comfortable it feels on the lips, it's almost as if someone has covered my lips in cream, they're ridiculously smooth and not to mention they smell amazing, sort of like a vanilla/chocolate scent, I have to resist licking my lips every 10 seconds! After I bought that one I decided to try a different a different colour but with the counter being so bare the only colours left were nudes or bright pinks, now I'm not one for bright colours especially pink! What with my skin tone and hair colour it just doesn't look right on me so I opted for another nude colour called 'London' which is basically the same as 'Abu Dhabi' but a tincy wincy bit lighter, as you can see from the photo there's not much difference!

This year I've decided to try and be a bit more adventurous so to speak with my makeup, by makeup I'm talking along the lines of contouring and highlighting! I couldn't even tell you how many YouTube videos I've watched of different peoples versions of contouring and highlighting, my personal favourite has got to be Amelia Lianas video, she goes into so much detail on how to create the perfect look, definitely go have a look if you haven't already! So I picked up this HD concealer in the shade fair just because my skin is already pale so I choose a foundation slightly darker to make me not look so much like Wednesday Addams! I've found that using this, along with a good contour, under my eyes and down the bridge of my nose it slims my face and makes my skin look a lot brighter and fresher! Also, it covers any unwanted blemishes and redness which for me is an absolute lifesaver!

Back to lips! Now, 2014 was all about the overly lined lips and dark matte lipsticks, thanks to Kylie Jenner of course! Now nearly every girl wants to resemble her and I am definitely not shy to say I'm one of them! So my 3rd purchase from NYX was obviously a lip liner in the shade '831 MAUVE'. To me it's basically a dupe of MACs 'whirl' also used to create Kylie's bold lips, so if you've got a NYX counter anywhere near you and like me you don't have the dolla to spend on MAC makeup this is a cheaper and just as good alternative! First, I use the pencil to line the lips and then go on to colour the lips in fully to create the look I want! Some people may use 2 similar shades to create an ombré effect but the one colour is good enough for me! I may go on to go over the lips with a matte lipstick or just simply leave the lips the way they are. 

Well! I hope this has given some of you a little inside into the world of NYX, if you're yet to try their stuff i'd definitely recommend you doing so as soon as! I don't think I'm yet to find a NYX counter in the UK but they do have a website that you can order from! If any of you would be ever so kind, I'm looking for another shade of the soft matte lip creams in the colour 'Copenhagen' I think it may be available only in the US but I have fell head over heels in love with it so if any of you lovely people know where I can get it from, give me a shout!

Let me know if any of you have tried any of the NYX products and which ones you're loving!

Bye now! Xxx

Back to December: High Street Favourites #9

Good morning! ♥

I've been in such a good mood recently and I can't think of a reason why, but all I know is I hope I can stay like this during the next few weeks! I think it could be me getting into the festive spirit, I started my Christmas shopping and the thought of buying presents for other people and the look on their face when they open them has got to be one of my favourite parts of Christmas! Everything is starting to come together and I know that as soon as Christmas is over, it'll be the New Year and the thought of the unknown makes me extremely excited, these past 12 months have been some of the most exciting, upsetting, craziest times of my life and even though a lot has changed next year will bring me new and more exciting things! So a lot to look forward to.. roll on 2015!!

I haven't done a high street favourites post in a few weeks but I'm back now and I have a bajillion ideas running through my head for new blog posts and oohhh it's just very very titillating!

High Neck Jumper - New Look
Gem Drop Earrings - BANK
Floral Jacquard Top - Miss Selfridge
Ankle Buckle Strapped Boots - Miss Guided
Sleeveless Crop Top - Topshop
Tartan Scrunchie - BANK
Metallic Croc iPhone Case - Topshop
Black Bandeau - Miss Selfridge
Black Leather Backpack - River Island

Any blogger knows one of the key colors for A/W is that gorgeous dark green and the high street is on point at the mo, especially New Look with that gorgeous jumper that I may just have to treat myself to! 
Happy Reading..

Bye now! xxx

Gift Guide #1: Gifts under £15 for her!

Nothing like a double blog post on a Sunday evening!
Told you all I'd be over-doing it on the Christmas posts this month..
If like me and you're completely and utterly hopeless with finding gifts for your friends then this post will be incredibly helpful (i hope!) Last year I was helped by videos from the lovely Fleur De Force, I literally bought near enough everything I saw on her videos for my mum, dad, sister and some of my friends so maybe, just maybe I could help you lot if you're a bit stuck on what to get! The majority of these I'd class as stocking fillers (mostly for beauty lovers) which to me, I think are so much better than one big present.
BONUS: they're all under £15 so nothing too pricey!

Mini Nivea Treats Bauble - Superdrug
Mushroom Mug - Topshop
Essie Duo Kit - Boots
'The Jolly Lippy Lolly' - The Body Shop
Lipstick Pyramid - Topshop
Revlotuion 144 Eyeshadow Collection - Superdrug
Soap and Glory Bauble - Boots
Zoella Beauty Bag - Feel Unique
MAC Lipstick - MAC
(yes I know they're £15.50 but still, 50 pence can't hurt!)

So there you go. Fingers crossed I've helped a little if any of you were getting a bit stuck on what you can buy for a friend or family member! I know I'd be so happy if I received these as gifts!

Bye now! xxx

The Winter TAG!

Am I the only one who wouldn't mind waking up to a view like this on the 25th?
Seeing as it's nearly a whole month.. yes A WHOLE MONTH until Christmas Day I thought I'd get myself in the festive mood and do a little winter tag! 

 Top 2 Winter Beauty Essentials

Well I'd have to say a really good hydrating cream for my face, I get awful dry skin in the winter and probably a little pot of cherry Carmex, dry lips are one of my pet hates!

 Top 2 Winter Fashion Essentials

Definitely a sturdy pair of boots which aren't going to send me flying on the snow and a woolly over-sized checked scarf, they're so autumnal!

 What shoes do you ten to wear the most in winter?

My boots! They're just so comfy and you can get away with wearing a pair of fluffy socks underneath them.

 Favourite Winter Accessory?

Probably my beanie with a little fur bobble on top! (little tip - Topshop have got the cutest hats in this year, take a look; I got this one!)

 Favourite Winter Nail Polish

Probably a dark red, navy or khaki!

 Hot Cocoa or Apple Cider

Definitely hot chocolate with mounds and mounds of whipped cream and marshmallows!!

 Favourite Winter Candle

Mmmmm I bought a mulled wine one recently and it just smells amazing!

 Have you ever gone ice skating? Are you any good or do you FAIL miserably?

I've only ever been 2 or 3 times but i'll be honest, I kicked ass! I'm yet to fall over but that could definitely change this year aha!

 Does it snow where you live?

Sometimes but it's always before or after Christmas so we never normally have a 'white christmas'

 Have you ever made a snowman?

'Do you wanna build a snowmannnn..?' haha yes! but mine are always awful, they seem to end up with a head that's bigger than the body!

 What holiday do you celebrate?

Christmas Eve Eve, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day! 

Any excuse for a party really..

 Favourite Christmas Song?

'Merry Christmas Everyone' by Shaken Stevens!

 Favourite Christmas Movie?

ELF ELF ELF ELF ELF!!

 What is your favourite Christmas treat?

Probably a selection box! 

 If you were to ask Santa for one thing and you were guaranteed to get it, what would it be? (even if you don’t celebrate Christmas)

Realistically a new camera but ANYTHING.. i'd have to say enough money to live in the US and start a career over there!

 Do you have anything fun planned for this winter?

Umm considering I'm working non-stop over December I'd say no but I'm hopefully going on holiday just after new years so I'd say that's exciting!

Hope you've enjoyed this tag!

Feel free to do it on your blog ♥ 

Bye now! xxx