Inspo no.4.

Hello everyone, 

I've been back on my favorite website; Pinterest! My whole feed is slowly turning more and more autumnal which fills me with so much joy, these few months are my favorite. These are some of the photos that have caught my eye, I'm really feeling simple, basic pieces that can be thrown on with ease, as well as blue and black.

With less than a month until I'll be walking the streets of Paris, i'm feeling heavily influenced by effortless french style, so stripes and simple lines are whats on my lust list! Also, the perfect coats, I am determined to find one that I love this year, I've already tried on some contenders, but do let me know the best places to look. I'm also counting down to the day that it's cold enough to wear a scarf again, hounds-tooth and tartan are my ultimate faves, I need to hunt down that double sided Primark one that has both! I'm also obsessed with backpacks like the one in the last picture, so chic.

What's inspiring you at the moment? 

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Maybe I pulled the panic cord.

OOTD #57

Hello my loves, everyone's week going well? I took these photos hours before I ombred my hair, it feels weird seeing it like this already!

This is a super simple outfit that brings together some items that I've been living in lately. 

Crop top- Topshop

Watch- Olivia Burton 

Jeans- H&M

Belt- Primark 

Shoes- Topshop

I never thought I'd be a Mom jeans gal, but after trying on a few pairs I was hooked on finding some! This H&M pair fitted the bill nicely, a goregous denim wash, perfect turn ups and flattering high waist. They are still too big for me around the waist  (story of my life) but this Primani belt sorts that problem out nicely. 

I've broken these shoes in! I was moaning about them in my last outfit post, but they're all good now, become a total fave of mine, they go with everything. 

Watch on as per, I'm always complemented on it which is just lovely :)

I'm still snowed under with sixth form work, although I am going to Oxford this Saturday which should be good, one of my favorite places ever. 

What do you think of my outfit? What are you up to this week? 

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Going Ombre: Bleach London dip dye kit review.

Hello everyone, 

You will do doubt know if you follow me on Instagram or twitter, that I Ombred my hair yesterday. I've wanted to do it since the trend started, but as ever I was last to the party, I just had the urge to do it and I'm so so pleased with the result. Huge shoutout to my fab bestie and fellow blogger Lauren, and too my sister for doing it for me,  without whom my hair would probably be a complete mess!

I went with the Bleach London kit, after lots of research and a quick chat with Eleanor who I had a huge ombre crush on, I was sold. This kit is so easy and contains everything you need, all for just £7!

So in the kit you get two sachets of the bleaching powder , plus the developing lotion which you mix together to actually dye your hair in the tray using the brush. The Blending lotion was one of my favourite things about it the kit, it means no harsh blocky line. You're also given a reincarnation mask which made my hair feel so soft, me and Lauren were shocked! The last thing is a pair of comically large gloves, why so big Bleach?!

The first thing we did was read the instructions very very carefully, they are worded a little confusingly, but were really easy enough to follow. 

We started by sectioning my hair up. We split in into my top layers and bottom layers, clipping the top parts up. Then we applied the blending lotion to above were we wanted the ombre to start and massaging it in, so about two and a half inches below my ear. This was purely down to personal preference, the kit recommended just below the chin, but really it depends on the length of your hair.  

Lauren in the ridiculous gloves! Obviously when dealing with bleach and other chemicals it's importation to keep them on at all times 

The next step was to mix up the bleach. You simply pour the right things in and give it a good mix. We didn't use even a third of the bleach, it made so much!

Then you  get it on, you can see at the top of this picture that it lighted my hair pretty much from the start. All you do is use the brush supplied to paint it onto the hair. You want to concentrate on getting a gradient, so apply more towards the ends. I left it on for 25 minutes in total and that was just right. I have naturally pretty fair hair with some quite blonde bits around the front, so this kit was perfect. After the times up, you wash it with shampoo twice, then leave the reincarnation mask on for 10-15 minutes, then blow dry (with lots of heat protectant)

I bought the John Freida sheer blonde colour renew shampoo and conditioner, just to keep brassy tones at bay. I'll report back as to if they do their job!

This is the result;

I love it so so much! I was really worried about it being ginger, or having that awful line along the back, but o mu relief the opposite happened! The colour is a lovely buttery blonde, and it's really blended. 

I would with out a doubt recommend it, the whole thing cost me just £13 (good old boots 3 for 2) and I don't think I would have been more pleased if I'd got it done professionally. A few people have even asked me if it was done by a pro! 

What do you think of my ombre? Have you tried this kit? 

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What's in my sixth form bag?

Hello everyone,

Like lots of you, I'm back at school; sad because that means no more summer fun, but happy to be starting something new an actually using my brain again. It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of stationary and honestly look forward to doing my back to school shop every year! 

So, the bag. This one is from M&S, actually my sisters, but my gorgeous beige one from accessorize simply isn't' big enough for everything I need to carry around (sad sad times) but fear not, it will still be loved and used! I think this one is quite Alexander Wang-esque; all good in my book. I tend to carry it on my arm, but it does have a shoulder strap which is a life saver by then end of the day. Truth be told, I wouldn't really think to look in M&S for bags, but they has some stunners!

Ah, stationary (heart eye emoji) All of these are from WH Smith, which is where I tend to go every year. I think the dark florals on my pencil case are so pretty and look super good with my bag. Inside I just have the usual pens, pencils, ruler, rubber, blah blah. These fine-liners were such a good buy, they're fab for writing or underlining, as well as drawing mind maps (personal fave.) These post-it notes are just for general doodling and notes, and they also make good DIY folder dividers. 

I'm longsighted, so my glasses are a must. I actual really like the frames I have, so I might have to do an outfit post with them soon! 

I bought this purse at the start of the year from the accessories in Covent garden, it's lasted so well! The fact that it has three different leather shades means it looks good with any bag. We have school cards that we use to buy food from our common room, but I do like to pop to the shops for something to munch on during my study sessions- all I've been buying is cookies and it's becoming a bit of an addiction...

Obviously I have my phone, and ear phones are a total essential. Whether I'm trying to focus in a study session or am walking home, they always always come in handy!

This year rather than being given books and things by school, we've had to provide our own. I study 4 subjects (English lit, psychology, politics and French) so I have four ring-binders (not at all fun to carry around) but they are the best way to organize all of my notes. I labeled them using a Dymo machine, which I can't lie was such a good purchase! I then take in a A4 refill pad for all of my notes. Finally I have my planner (the prettiest one Paperchase had to offer) which make sure I always know what lesson I have next and when homework is due, I literally couldn't function properly with out one!

So that's what I lug about with me everyday (plus text books and booklets- but they would have totally ruined the photo) I'm enjoying sixth form so far, but the work really is non stop! 

What's in your school bag? What do you think of what's in mine? 

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Maybe I'm expecting the perfect reaction, it's pulled me back.

OOTD #56

Hello everyone, 

Again way to much time has pasted between this and my last post, I need to get my self sorted out!I started sixth form this week and have already had quite the workload, that coupled with working has not left me with much time, but I do like being back in the routine and having things being all go. 

I wore this for a meal with my favourite people at TGI Fridays last night, the food was pricey but the  atmosphere was fab and we literally couldn't stop laughing all night. 

Dress- Topshop

Cami- New look 

Watch- Olivia Burton 

Bracelet- Pandora 

Shoes- Topshop 

This gorgeous dress was a Topshop sale find, originally £38 but I snapped it up for just £15! I love the print, totally unlike anything I've seen, the blue flowers add the perfect pop of colour. The nipped in waist is super flattering and I can see myself dressing his up for down loads. 

These shoes are my new favorites, despite the fact that they are pretty uncomfortable (Blogger probs eh?) I love the cut out design, and they have just the right amount of heel. 

I had my watch on as always, somethings never change!

I'm still totally in love this my Pandora bracelet, one of my favourite presents ever.  

Of guard back shot! I love the shape of this dress, and the rose gold zip almost all the way down is a lovely detail.

In other news, I'm going to Paris this October! It  has honestly been a dream of mine to visit this famed city for as long as I can remember so I am so so excited, please let me know if you have any must visits places, and feel free to leave me any links! 

What do you think of this outfit? What have you been up to lately? 

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