Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts

Monday, 2 June 2014

L'Oreal Paris Ombré Kit Review (2/5)


First of all, I know, I know what you’re all thinking; you’re a bit late with the whole ombré fashion. I realize I’m about two years late but I don’t care. I’m not the most adventurous person when it comes to my hair so it’s taken me a while to go for it.

Going to the hair dressers wasn’t even an option as I’m trying to save as much money as I can our trip to America so I looked at about a hundred reviews online from different products and in the end I decided to go for the L’Oreal Paris Wild Ombrés Kit as it was only 6.99 at Boots. I got the 060 shade which is for medium to dark brown hair. (I apologize for the bad quality photos, I’ve taken them with my phone!).

Right, so I read a lot of reviews and most of them were good. There were some people with thick dark brown hair saying it was perfect and a good buy and all that so I thought it’d be great for me as my hair’s really thin and normally it catches the colour quite well. 

I started by reading the instructions carefully and watching YouTube video tutorials. I followed the instructions 100% but I must say I did not get the desired look.

While dying my hair I notice the really strong smell, it made my eyes cry!


After washing and blow-drying my hair I could barely see any difference except a couple of bits of my hair which looked quite orange and in a straight line because of the brush that you’re given with the kit. It looked patchy and just wrong.


I decided not to panic and seeing that I still had plenty left in the bottle I decided to re-apply it, this time with my hands instead of the brush to get a more uneven look. I left it for another 45 minutes and washed it again.

This time it turned out a little bit better. Still not the colour that says that you’ll get in the box photos but so much better than the first time. I don’t recommend dying your hair twice on the same day but I’m just ridiculously impatient and I couldn’t wait a few days to finish it.


I ended up having quite a mixture of colours from red to orange to ashy blonde. To be honest, I don’t completely dislike it but it’s definitely not what it says in the box. Would I recommend it? From now personal opinion, no, I wouldn’t. But like I said, I read loads of reviews of people whom for them it has worked perfectly so if you really want it, give it a try! 

I might get another Kit in a couple of weeks and see if it works better now it’s a little bit lighter.

(here's styled and with some make up on, sooo much better!)


Have you ever tried this Ombré Kit? Did it work for you? What do you think of the final result?

Adiós amigas!


Thursday, 22 May 2014

Sea of flowers: My yellow wish list.

yellow

Summer's nearly here and yellow is the colour for summer. It's fresh, vibrant and full of life and it just makes everyone happy.
I don't think I see enough yellow in the street tho. People tend to be a little bit scared of wearing yellow but I love it and styled properly can be a stunning outfit!

So here's my yellow wishlist for this summer. I didn't put any brands or prices because I found them all on Polyvore and they're tend to be quite expensive (e.g. the shoes are nearly £400!) so when I do a wish list like this I tend to go around the high street shops trying to find the most similar option to it and it normally works!

What do you think of yellow clothing? Or what's your favorite summer colour? :)

Adiós amigas!
x


Saturday, 17 May 2014

My Birthday Wish List

With my birthday just a week away I thought it was the perfect time to create a birthday wish list. That said; if you’re a close friend please ignore it. We’ve probably already talked about how much I need just plain tank tops and stuff to take to America and that’s all I need. Now if I wasn’t going on a very expensive holiday and if I didn’t need other (more important) things, this is what I would love.



River Island Purse – I am a big fan of RI purses. They have plenty of card storage which are good for all my discount cards and they last forever!

FiloFax – I’ve been a little bit obsessed with organizing lately and seeing as I’m moving into a new place with my boyfriend in about a month it’d be perfect to have one of these for the household organization.


Handbag – I’ve always liked the Native American style bags but I can’t ever seem to find the perfect one. The one in this picture is pretty close tho!

New Look Kimono – I absolutely love Kimonos but they seem to be something I can’t spend money on. I don’t know why it is, so it’d be great as a birthday present!

MAC Gift Card – We all know my obsession with lipsticks and make up.

Tablet – I know this is a long shot, but I’ve wanted a tablet for quite some time now and it’d be perfect to keep in touch while we’re in America.

About Time DVD – I loved this film when I watched it for the first time, I might even say it’s one of my favorite romantic comedies and it would look amazing on my new DVD shelf.

Flowers – What girl doesn’t like flowers on her birthday?!



So this is my birthday wish list. What would you like to have on your birthday? 
Adios amigas!


Monday, 21 April 2014

COACHELLA 2014 FASHION!



There are a couple of weekends a year where celebrities come out, play and party hard like the rest of us. Sure they’ve got VIP or backstage pass; they probably don’t have to pee in disgusting portable toilets and unlike the festivals I’ve been to, there surely won’t be a new poo outside their tent every morning.  

Indigo, California turns into a celebrity hot spot when Coachella Festival arrives and this year was no less.

Now that the festival is finish we can sit down and judge the Coachella fashion! :) 


Shay Mitchell - Does Shay ever looks bad!?


  

Alessandra Ambrosio - I absolutely love both looks but those cowboy boots OMG! I WANT THEM.

   

Vanessa Hudgens - I love all three looks, specially the skirt on the second photo. Simple and not over the top.


Rita Ora - What on earth is she wearing?! As much as you try to convince me, I'll never like the girl and I absolutely hate her fashion sense 90% of the time. 


 

Kylie and Kendall Jenner - I absolutely love Kylie's cowboy rock chick look but what's with the feathers (on the right)! As much as I love Kendall's hair, what she's wearing looks something Morticia would wear to a funeral. Not cool for a festival!



Paris Hilton - What the hell Paris. It's a festival, not a beach. 


Keisha - Ok Keisha, really pretty playsuit but what's going on with your hair!?



Hilary Duff - What am I gonna say about Hil? I love her and I always love what she wears and she hasn't dissapointed here. Very simple and fresh. Love it!



Selena Gomez - Oh no Selena! I love her but I really don't get what she's wearing. Take those curtains off and I'm sure your oufit will look awesome!




What do you think? In your opinion, what's the best and worst dressed? 

Adiós Amigas!





xxx

Saturday, 19 April 2014

AMERICA TRIP WISH LIST 1

Hello!

It’s now less than three months until we go to America and I could not be more excited! I have been sorting out a budget plan, a list with where to eat, what to see, what to take, etc. Believe it or not, it is a lot of work to be this organized!

On top of that, I’m moving houses just a day before we head off so there is so much that I have  to do for the next 70 days.

What I’m struggling with the most about is trying to decide what clothes to take. We’re gonna be on the road in the states for 31 days and that’s a hell of a lot of clothes that I will need, I mean, how will I fit a month worth of clothes in a suitcase!  


It gets reaaaally hot in Las Vegas in July so I will need loads of tank tops and shorts but then I will need a big jacket for the cold nights in the Arizona desert. Then apparently it’s very windy in San Francisco and then again really hot in Los Angeles! So it seems like it will be a rollercoaster of climate that I will have to accommodate clothes for. Also, I’ll need clothes for different occasions, the crazy non-stop visiting tourist attractions, nice dinners out, clubbing, beach, walks, theme parks, etc. I hope you feel my pain!


I already have loads of shorts, leggings and dresses ready but I want to get a lot of different tops before we go so I’ve made a wish list with some of the tops I hopefully will be buying very soon!

New Look - Pink Floral Fringed Hem Kimono – £22.99
River Island – Cream Stripe Linen T-Shirt - £20.00
George at Asda - Printed Crochet Trapeze Top - £8.00
George at Asda - Tie Front Blouse - £10.00
Tesco - F&F Limited Edition Floral Print Strappy Camisole - £10.00
George at Asda  - Crochet Fringe Top - £10.00
Select - Cream Half Back Crochet Vest - £8.99
Select - Mint Green Ferronia Marl PU Trim Vest - £6.99



Select - Navy Stripe Zip Back Top - £8.00
Select - Up All Night Vest -£8.00
Select - White Open Back Cami - £8.00
Select - Black Ditsy Print Lace Insert Cami -£6.99
New Look - Pink Floral Print Long Sleeve Chiffon Shirt -£19.99
New Look - Brave Soul Black Giraffe Print Back Beaded Trim Vest - £22.99
Primark - Pink lightweight swing cami - £3.00
H&M - Wide top - £7.99

As you can see I've gone for comfortable more than anything else and I've chosen tops that can be worn with leggings or shorts and there's something for almost every ocassion. You all know what I'm doing next pay day! I'll make sure to post about what I buy <3

Any tips on what to take to a month-long trip? What do you think of my choices?

Adiós amigas! :)








Wednesday, 19 March 2014

Summer's not hot 'till you show up!

The thing I love the most about summer is wearing dresses. I love the feeling you get when you get out of the shower and all you have to do is put a little dress on, no tights, no coats, just a pair of sandals, a bit of blusher and ready to go. So it’s no surprise that my favorite pieces of clothing are dresses so when summer comes I go all crazy and I end up buying way too many. This year I’ve promised myself I would not go overboard and I’d only buy as many as I need, not about a hundred more, but hey, a girl can dream right? So here’s my daytime summer dresses wishlists :)


Top Shop


  1. Panelled Shirt Dress - £42 
  2. Moto Denim Babydoll Dress - £36
  3. Denim Stripe Wrap Front Tunic - £30
  4. Contrast Maxi Dress with Necklace Detail - £59
  5. Sleeveless Skater Flippy Tunic - £18
  6. Floral Strapless Prom Dress - £42 
  7. Moto Daisy Print Pini Dress - £36

 Unfortunately, I find these ones a little bit pricey for what they are.

Forever 21



























  1. Paisley Power Buttoned Dress - £10.50
  2. Rose Print Dress - £12.00
  3. Dream of Daisies Skater Dress - £10.50
  4. Romantic Bloom Maxi Dress - £19.75
  5. A Little Lace Dress - £11.50
  6. Whimsical Pleated Halter Dress - £19.75
  7. Garden Party Fit & Flare Dress - £19.75
Forever21 is so much more affordable than Top Shop and most of the times they have free delivery over £20. 

New Look



























  1. Cameo Rose Cream Floral Print Bustier Skater Dress - £19.99
  2. Shell Pink Heart Print T-Shirt Dress - £17.99
  3. White Ethnic Print Strappy Belted Midi Dress - £22.99
  4. Black Shirred Floral Bandeau Maxi Dress - £19.99
  5. Parisian Blue Denim Floral Print Cut Out Skater Dress - £24.99
  6. Cameo Rose Pink 2 in 1 Check Print Swing Dress - Now £8.00Was £17.99
  7. Coral Strappy Crochet Hem Skater Dress - £14.99

New Look has always been one of my favorite shops, it’s always very summery, floral and fresh and the price is always very reasonable!


What about you, what's your favorite item of clothing? Out of those three, which shop do you prefer? And most important, show me your own dress wish lists :)

Adiós! 
x
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