Making Progress!

So tonight, I decided to straighten my hair once again. It is definitely getting easier and less reluctant to be completely straight. Although, it gets wavy at the bottom because of my dead ends but I am hoping to eliminate that problem by cutting it short for the summer. Yay!

Want to see it what it looks like? Why didn't you say so! 

Pictured above is what it looks like straight on. I am kinda liking it not completely straight, a little bounce and volume is good. For me, it makes my face a lot slimmer. 


Here's what it looks like from the side: 

This is a look I am going to try and do a lot more now :). Definitely using the John Frieda products, that I have mentioned in my review, have done so much in the restoring process. I am trying to keep my straightening my hair to minimum, as to not push my luck. 

By doing this blog I have taking a deeper interest in what products  I should be using to keep my hair healthy and conditioned. It's so exciting taken something I have been obsessed with and using it as a learning experience.

XOXO
C

OUTFIT OF THE DAY!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO EVERYONE'S FATHERS! 

In honor of Father's Day, my family are celebrating it by dining out with my dad and my god father. I thought before I leave I would do a few quick blog posts. My first one is outfit of the day. 

I feel like this is a perfect summery and dressy combination, especially since the sun has decided to come out. Just when it is starting to go away. This outfit is a collection of different items, which have been stuck in my closet (in all its messy glory) and now I have decided to put them altogether. 

The green cropped sweater was bought at a blow out sale Zara was having a couple years ago, I haven't seen anything like that since then. It was amazing! Everything was reduced to like £5 or even cheaper. There were some things that I got for as little as £3. 


The pink laced, baby doll sleeveless shirt was bought at Forever 21 in Los Angeles. Now, they have a Forever 21 in London in Oxford Street. I think I got this 3 years ago. Wow I can't believe it has been that long. Underneath I am wearing a tank top from H&M, to make sure nothing is exposed; so to speak. 


My dark navy jeans are practically brand new. I bought them a couple months ago, when I went shopping with a friend. They were £10.00 but I actually got a couple size too small for me. In the dressing room, I was able to squeeze into them. I guess the fact I can fit into them again is a good sign :). Late night munching on Cheerios has clearly paid off. I love these jeans, though. They are slimming and different from all my other skinny jeans. They are dark with gold lining down the side of the jeans. 


My favorite and loyal flats, from New Look. They are slowing collapsing but they are pushing through. They complete every outfit. 


Stay tuned for Makeup of the Day and a couple other posts. 


Enjoy your day with your father!! 


XOXO
C

Nail Polish of the Day: Royal Rose

The weekend is finally here, although, I couldn't really tell the difference since being on my summer vacation. The days kinda all mesh together. I also get extremely lazy, which is probably why there haven't been daily blog posts up. 

But that's all about to change with the first in the series of new blog posts. To start off with - Nail Polish of the Day.

Today's nail polish is: 17 Lasting Fix Royal Rose. 

This nail polish I borrowed from a friend, who got it on one of our many Boots and Superdrug's trips. She tried it on that day and I loved how it looked on her nails. We do almost weekly nail polish swaps, something we have been doing for at least a year and she picked this one for me.

Pictured below is what it looks like on my nails. Also, can you see how long they have gotten? Accomplishment!! 

I had to apply it 3 times because it was kind of faint and sheer on the first couple applications. I asked my friend to describe the color and she said it is "Vintagey pink with small gold glitter". I fell in love with it the moment I put it on my nails. Once I get my allowance, I am heading over to my local Boots and getting that color. Also, Orange Soda, which is another nail polish she let me borrow. 


I have had nothing but great experiences with 17 nail polish. I have found that the Lasting Fix collection actually dry quickly but doesn't dry WHILE you are still applying; which is an experience my friend and I both had. 


Oh real quickly, this color is perfect for the summer and the fall. It is so neutral and accent your nails without making them too over powering. 


HAPPY SATURDAY EVERYONE!


XOXO
C

Outfit of the Day: Yesterday

Last night I went to the theater with my dad, so this was the perfect opportunity (I felt) to do my first Outfit of the Day. I am hoping to make this a more regular thing. But more now, this is beginning of a beautiful friendship! 


Yesterday evening was such a lovely summer evening, being as the past couple days have been quite unpredictable. Sun rain sun rain, pick a side. Ah, English weather. What can you do? This is the outfit I chose (pictured below). 

Let's deconstruct the outfit! This is one of my favorite dresses. My mom actually got me this dress when she went to Japan with my dad, almost a year ago. This dress has ruffles on the bottom and is black with gold/yellow stars spread out throughout the dress. 

Underneath the dress I have a black, silk 3/4 sleeves t-shirt. You can see it somewhat in the picture. I use to wear a tank top underneath but I was having problems keeping that area situated, girls you know what I mean. 

Pictured above is the rest of the outfit - leggings and dark blue flats from New Look. Summer is coming and I have been trying to wear my flats and leggings combo as much as I possibly can. Especially since you never know what the weather might be tomorrow or even tonight. 

I wore my green jacket from H&M to complete the look. The jacket is quite light so I don't feel to hot walking in the sun with it but it was perfect for the nice breeze when my dad and I were on our way home. 


More Outfits of the Day to come :). 


XOXO
C

Accessories of the Day: Yesterday

Accessories make an outfit. If the outfit is basic like a jeans and a t-shirt, you can use your accessories to dress it up and it gives it that special something. 


What were the accessories that I chose last night? Let's take a little peak :). 

Pictured above is the new love of my life, a Marc B creation found in the craziness that is TK Maxx. It looks white in that particular picture but it is actually light blue. If it looks familiar that is because the style is the famous Chanel quilted with the gold chain. This gold chain has the light blue entwined in it. The inside lining is the signature Marc B leopard print, a trend I have been completely obsessed with, everything has to be leopard print. 

This bracelet was giving to me by a friend last Christmas, it is one of my favorite bracelets. I actually wear it all the time, not just last night. I love the music note and trumpet because for those who know me well, know that music is pretty much my reason for living. It goes with every outfit. Last night I was wearing a dress that was black with gold stars and leggings; the red and black (the colors of the bracelet) went perfectly. Not too flashy but just an accent of color. 

More blog posts concerning my makeup and the outfit will be posted, as soon as possible. 

Peace,

XOXO

C

NAIL POLISH COLLECTION PART 2: BARRY M

One more short post for the night! This is my Barry M Nail Polish collection, it is probably one of my smaller collection. I am still finding my way with this brand, some of their colors are too bright for me so I kinda have been staying clear of them. The first color I bought from that brand was I believe, Berry Ice Cream. Don't quote me, I am not positive! 


My little Barry M nail polish collection is pictured below.

 

Far Right: Barry M Nail Polish - Yellow. I didn't think yellow polish would suit me, but I was definitely excited to try it out. With a base coat (clear nail polish) it comes up for crispy and pigmented. I will definitely be wearing this color a lot more when I am in LA.

Center: Barry M Nail Polish - Rasberry. This is such a perfect maroon/red color. It is actually the exact same color as my quilt. I love this color! It really is such a perfect color to have even if you have loads of reds. It's such an interesting mixture. 

Barry M - Raspberry 

 Far Right: Barry M Instant Nail Effect - A friend told me about it and sent me a picture when she first did it and I thought it was such a cool thing. At first I didn't quite get that you put it over your nail polish and it "crackles", I honestly thought it was part of her nail polish. I then youtubed it and on one of my ones to Boots, I walked passed it and got it. It is pretty darn cool! I have to admit. I have tried it on my Barry M yellow nail polish, a pink nail I have and even the Barry M Raspberry one.

 XOXO

C 

Nail Polish Collection Part 1: 17

I thought it was only appropriate with all this talk of nail polish to give you guys an inside look into my nail polish collection, brand by brand. As the last brand I mentioned was 17, I thought it was fitting to do a blog post about the other colors that make up this quite big collection. 

 

One of my friends actually turned me onto them. I feel out of all the brands, they have the most variety and a lot of these nail polishes have been purchases of the 3 for 2 deal that a lot of brands have. Also, being a name brand they have a reputation of producing good quality stuff. Plus, they have cool names for their nail polishes. 

I am going to go left to right - name them  and tell you a little bit about them:

Far left: 17 High Gloss Nail Polish - Spinx. A goldish color with faint goldish/silvery sparkles in it. 

Next to it: 17 High Gloss Nail Polish - Wicked. Name of my favorite musical and the color just happenes to be my favorite as well, purple. It is a darkish purple with faint purple sparkles. Is anyone picking up a trend? Yes, purple is my favorite color but I also love sparkles. The sparkles don't really show up on my nails and it's actually started to get sticky, the nail polish.

Next one over: 17 Fast Finish Nail Polish - Garnet. This is the 3rd red nail polish I own and the 2nd sparkly one. I have another one from Natural Collection (you'll see shortly that collection). I LOVE this color. Love, red...any connection? When my nails were longer, it should up so brought and bold on them. Again, red with lighter red sparkles in them. 

Center: 17 Fast Finish Nail Polish - Peacock. How cool is that name? I love it! In the shade, it might appear to the naked eye as being green but it is actually teal or blueish color. It is definitely one of my all time favorite nail polishes. 

Right of that: 17 Lasting Fix Nail Polish - Fairy Cake. A friend gave this to me after I borrowed it. Again, it is a pale pinkish color. Great for the summer time. It looks a lot better with my nails to their longer length. I am scarred of lighter colors, I feel it appears to bright in contrast to my skin tone. But I really like this one!! 

Far Right, last one: 17 Lasting Finish Nail Polish - Indigo. Again, other one of my favorites. It's a solid dark purple color. No sparkles, no glitz, no glamor. It's simple and lovely. 

MORE PARTS TO COME SHORTLY! 

XOXO
C