Payday Purchase

As you can see from my last post, I've become a sneaker convert. I've been practically living in my new Nike's when not at work and it's become a necessity for me to buy a new pair. I was going to treat myself to a new colour of the Air Max Thea's (if you like something buy it in bulk right?) when I noticed and entire Converse wall in Foot Asylum.

It's been a while since I bought a pair of Converse. I did the whole Converse/Skinnies/Blazer look to death in Uni and as a result put myself off of them. This style however, are the perfect pair to get me back into them.  With a snakeskin texture, leather effect laces and metallic toe cap these are certainly more feminine and stylish than your average Nikes. 

I also treated my nephew to a pair for his Christmas present whilst we were there. Whilst the star print would look more than a bit Chavvy on larger feet, they don't half look cute on his little size 12's. 

Payday Purchase

Wow, it's been a while since I wrote one of these. I feel like every time I write a post I have to justify why I've not written in so long, more to myself than anything if I'm honest. A sign of my own laziness I'm sure! 

Stepping aside from the procrastination and onto the matter at hand, my latest purchase. 

I've never been a fan of trainers, I've always had this thing in my head that certain things are for men only - pints, football and trainers. Weird I know, but lately the influx of trainers worn for fashion as opposed to function has become hard to ignore and who am I to avoid such a blatant trend. Well I've ignored it for the past year but at least I'm finally latching on. 

After going from a trainer hater to someone in desperate need of a pair in the space of a day I enlisted the help of the only person I could trust with such a decision regarding my footwear. Together we went to Westfields and after visiting numerous shops and heated debates over what I should get (he greatly favours Huaraches whilst I was partial to a pair of Flyknits) we both decided we liked the Air Max Thea (above). Surprise surprise not a single shop in Shepards Bush nor my local high street had my size, luckily however a planned trip to Manchester that weekend worked in my favour.

As mentioned, there was a two day lapse in picking my trainers and actually purchasing them, in the mean time I realised my usual attire of 50's style skirts and skater dresses would hardly work with this new choice of footwear. Therefore I spent the next two days shopping determinedly, buying my new jeans for the first time in years and even a new coat especially to wear with my trainers.  Any excuse!

Beauty Review: L'Oreal Nude Magique Blur Cream

Since moving back to London, I've really got into my beauty blogs. So when I read about this new 'wonder product' from L'Oreal I had to try it. It took me a few different shops to actually get my hands on the products (that's a good sign if something has sold out surely!) so I'm probably a bit behind with my review. But here goes anyway...

'A unique lightweight texture that instantly fuses with skin to blur imperfections away for a flawless look' is how L'Oreal market the product, note specifically that the word 'primer' is not mentioned.

The product comes in two shades which, along with the marketing of the product, would lead one to believe it's something you could wear on days when you just don't want to wear foundation. That's my main bug about the product, it has zero coverage which basically nullifies the point on the product. If that's what you're looking for I would stick to a BB cream (Smashbox Camera Ready is my reccomended option). 

Coverage aside, the Blur cream has a lightweight texture which mattifies any oily patches - it's not dissimilar to the Benefit Porefessional. You apply it like you would a regular cream and it feels as smooth as any other primer. 

Due to the coverage issue I still felt I had to add a little concealer on my dark circles, but on a night out the Blur Cream kept my make up in place and I felt little to no need to touch up during the night.

At £9.99 it's cheap for a primer which does make it a good option, but that's all I would reccomend this product for as, if you're like me, you'll still need to apply a concealer and foundation on top.

Wear the Trend: Espadrilles

Espadrilles are not something I would usually choose to put on my feet, largely in part to their surge in wearers over the past few years courtest of TOM's.  Since Chanel have decided to market a new range however?  Well, consider my mind changed.  The French fashion powerhouse have created this stunning range of two tone espadrilles that can pefectly compliment any outfit and as such, mainstream retailers have followed suit and have plenty of feminine style to offer us.  Unfortunately the price tag of the Chanels are a bit too much than I'd like to spend on a flash in the pan item.  Luckily the high street as always has plenty of just as nice styles for us to choose from for much more purse friendly prices.

 

1)  Madison Black Espadrilles - Carvella  £75

 

2) Pink and Gold Espadrilles - H&M £14.99

 

3) Lespy Espadrille - Dune £39

4) Koala Espadrilles - Topshop £45

 

 

 

 

Kim Kardashian lands Vogue cover!

Evidently I've not had time to blog much time for blogging in recent months, there are some things in life, however, that to disregard would be foolish. This moment is one of them - the moment Anna Wintour publicly lost her mind. 

There is no dispute that Kim Kardashian's wardrobe has evolved dramatically since her partnership with self confessed 'God' Kanye West began. Sure sometimes she looks amazing, other times like her butt is about to bust out of her cream trousers. Is it right then that the reality star has finally landed the front cover of the biggest book in the industry - American Vogue. 

The cover, shot by Annie Leibovitz and accompanied by the hash tag 'worldsmosttalkedaboutcouple' was posted on Kim's Instagram account with the caption 'this is a dream come true! Thank you @voguemagazine for this cover! OMGGGGGG! I can't even breath'. She isn't the only one. 

Considering the Vogue editor in chief vehemently refused to allow Kim at the Met Gala in 2012, it makes the mind boggle at what Kim would of had to do to get this cover - one that places her alongside the likes of Jennifer Lawrence and Scarlett Johansson. In my mind there can be only one logical explanation - the best April Fools the world has ever seen?