I'm Covering My Ears Like A Kid

 TShirt - River Island

Jeans - Dorothy Perkins

Pumps - Primark

It's safe to say I have a thing for tshirts, any tshirt for that matter, over sized or not I need it and well if it's a white tshirt then that's a whole other ball game. So when I found a voucher for 25% off at River Island in Grazia a couple of weeks ago I headed off on my lunch break, voucher in hand straight to my favourite section and promptly purchased this juicy red number.

The boyfriend loves River Island shirts too. The problem with this is that last weekend it wasn't until we had entered the premises of Nandos and proceeded to our table that we in fact realised we wearing the exact same shirt except in different colours. Oops. Needless to say I tried to keep mine covered up with a hoodie until we had wolfed down our food and left the building!

Happy Sunday!
Claire
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You've Been So Good To Me

 TShirt - River Island

Trousers - H&M

Heels - New Look (old) similar here

Watch - River Island Bracelet - Love from Misbehave

An unfortunate amount of Sunday shifts have resulted in just over a month with no outfit posts gracing the pages of this blog. But alas, I have the whole weekend off work this week which means not one but two outfit posts!

I picked up these trousers from H&M a few weeks ago now, they have had some fantastic mid season reductions recently which saw me snap these up for only £7.50. I had previously picked up the floral pair a while back so I already know they would fit like a dream, leg length and all which is a rarity when your a short ass like me. I had envisaged initially teaming these pants with a crop top, however I chickened out and resorted to my typical over sized, slouchy tee in the form of this marl effect one from River Island instead. (p.s how amazing and fake does the sky look behind me?! clearly still in disbelief the sun has come to play)

Claire
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Spring Nail Favourites

Finally not only can my favourite pair of sunglasses come out of retirement but my pasty pins have been revealed after what seems like an eternity of being hidden away behind my 100 deniers. An ice cream has sat firmly in hand on more than one occasion over the days just passed, therefore it seems only appropriate to match my nails with a similarly delicious pastel shade.

 My first port of call on the pastel spectrum is Mint Choc Chip from 17 at Boots, a cool aqua with a hint of mint. For a bottle that costs only £2.99 the formula is surprisingly long lasting and covers opaque after two coats. Despite the fact glitter is a nightmare to get off my gel extensions it seemed rude not to accompany this mouth watering shade with a sprinkling of glitter in the form of Topshop's Razzmatazz. 

Claire
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Sale Steals at Miss Selfridge

One thing I love about a sale at Miss Selfridge is the incredible jewellery you can pick up at a fraction of the full price. After the initial half price reductions, further markdowns see prices starting at a minuscule £2 and there is always a heap left to choose from, this is when my magpie tendencies tend to re surface full force. 

Despite there not being a great deal left on the website there is always much more left in store, especially if its a larger store. How incredible is this statement necklace that I picked up which was reduced from £16.50 to £5 an absolute steal. There are so many ways to wear it, layer over a collared shirt, dress up a simple tee and jeans, or team with your favourite little party dress. I foresee this beauty being my favourite summer staple!

Claire

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The Ultimate Lip Duo

Whatever you choose to put on your lips daily, whether it be a gloss or a lipstick, high end or drug store it's always important to prep those smackers beforehand to ensure your lips are looking kissably smooth and feeling moisturised ready to apply your product of choice.

It occurred to me some days ago that I had in fact without realising, established a fail safe lip care routine with this duo of products that have gotten my lips looking and feeling the best they ever have. Firstly, I use the NUXE Reve De Miel lip balm, a matte finish balm with a thick consistency which holds the sweet smell of honey and precious oils. I apply this at night just before bed and simply leave it to do its thing. The consistency of the balm means it doesn't disappear from my lips overnight, enabling it to work its magic and leaving visible results for you to see when you wake.

This is where the lip scrub comes in. You don't necessarily have to use this scrub in particular, any will do however I adore the sweet popcorn aroma of this one from Lush. Overnight the balm has brought any of the dead skin on your lips up to the surface which now needs gently scrubbing away. Apply a small amount of your chosen product and rub the lips gently. Wipe away the mixture using water and a towel and you will be left with deliciously soft lips ready to apply your favourite lippy.

Claire
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Payday Wishlist: April

1. Biker Jacket - River Island

2. Graffiti Print Snood - River Island

3. Printed Trousers - H&M

4. Above Knuckle Rings - eBay

5. Embroidered Dress - Topshop

Why is there so many clothes I want right now when I'm supposed to be saving for my new home.. (If you don't follow me on Twitter-I just bought my first house, how exciting!) Any who regardless of whether I can afford these beautiful things or not here's just a little snippet of what I'm lusting after at the moment.

You may well have noticed I wear my leather biker jacket pretty much constantly, now the weather has finally decided to change for the better I think its about time I treated myself to a lighter spring jacket. I love how there's a bit of a Chanel feel to this one with a mix of greys against the heavy black exposed zips. Next, now I know the weather is hotting up slightly but just because the sun is out doesn't mean there isn't still a chill in the air so a scarf is still a necessary part of my daily attire, I say scarf I mean a snood, I do love a snood! 

I saw these trousers in H&M a month or so ago when I picked up my floral pair which I'm now regretting not buying as I adore the fit of them, even the length is perfect for my short stumpy legs. Finally what can I say about this dress? I mean what's not to love about it? The epitome of girly with stunning intricate embroidery. Absolutely a dress I don't think I can let pass by.

 5 days till payday...

Claire

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Recreating The Look: Leigh Lezark

Not a month passes by when the front page of Company magazine fails to catch my attention and this month was no exception with a striking make up look featured on the incredibly gorgeous Leigh Lezark, so much so that I thought I would re create the look myself..

After applying my moisturiser and foundation I started the look by creating the killer cheekbones that Leigh is rocking for this look. Using Nars Laguna above my jawline, down the nose and a light dusting over the forehead, following with Topshop Glow patted on the top of my cheekbones and down my nose. 

Leigh is rocking a beautifully strong, high arched brow in this look which I copied using my new Topshop brow pencil to define my brows. Next using "Snakebite" from the Urban Decay Naked 2 palette I applied this all over the lid and underneath the eye. To enhance the smokey eye I then used my Urban Decay eye pencil in zero along the waterline and along the lash line then blended out to give a smouldering look, finishing off the eyes with lashings of Benefit bad gal mascara.

Finally onto the most striking part of the overall look, the lips! Using a lip brush I applied Stargazer lipstick in shade 136, a beautiful bright neon colour with a matte finish.

What do you guys think?

Claire

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