Friday Featured FURRY?! Fashion Find

Low and behold, I give you the new predicted ‘Marmite’ of the fashion world – you’ll either love it or hate it. I must say, I’m rather… Baffled, by this revolution…..

£3 each, can be found in Superdrug

Your eyes do not deceive you, it is indeed fur for your nails. You apply your nail varnish and then immediately while the nail is wet, press it in the fur. And then, there you have it, ‘furfect’, if you will! But… Why?? Is it classy and chic to have hairy fingertips? Coloured fluff sprouting from your nails? I’m not sure…

But maybe if it’s merely a kind of velvet effect it might be more appealing. I can see that being cool! But fur? I’m always ‘fur’ious (get it?! ) if I get some fluff on my nails and they dry on! I don’t know. I guess I’d have to see it on, or even, shock horror, buy some myself to try it out.

What are your thoughts?

Thank you for reading,

Simplistic beauty x

Happy Medium

Mid heels, midi dresses, midi skirts, mid-drift skimming tops… Ok, I made that last phrase up, but crop tops are also in, and are these sounding familiar? Because all things ‘midi’ are big news this season!

MID HEELS

1.2.3.4.

1 and 2. New Look £19,99   3. £17.99   4. Topshop £55.00

I can’t decide which colour scheme I prefer out of the first too… the casual tan with boho, festival-esque coloured sole, or the edgy monochrome with the aztec-ish patterned sole…! Which do you prefer? I adore the third red pair as well, for two reasons: 1) I adore the colour red. Striking, feminine, but with a hint of danger. And 2) this style with the band over the toe and the skinny strap around the ankle is all over the catwalk and looks chic and expensive. The same goes for the fourth pair, about the shape but these come in a sleek, sophisticated grey with a clean silhouette, but with an edgy, modern heel. What’s more, mid heels are far more feet friendly than whopping platforms, which is always a plus in my books!

MIDI DRESSES AND SKIRTS

1.2.3. 4.

1. Chiara £14.95    2. Select fashion £8    3. Fashion Union £15    4. Topshop £20

Aztec, tie dye, graphitti and bright and bold colours all make uber trendy and fashionable midi skirts and dresses. They are often really reasonably priced too – my favourite, the graphitti dress from Fashion Union, for example, is an awesome £15! £15!!! :-O!!!! You would probably be able to dress them up or down. When I asked my friend whether someone could wear it casually or for an event she said: ”Well… You wear clothes all the time don’t you?”, oh dear… this is why I love her! I personally prefer the bright, fun ones as opposed to the monochrome, sophisticated ones, but that’s just me, I know lots of people who look gorgeous with the more grown-up ones.

MIDI/CROP TOPS

1.2. 3.

1. Topshop £14    2 Topshop £22    3. New Look £9.99

Cutsie or exotic, there’s one for everyone. Ok, I realise they’re a bit daring and scary but their the perfect holiday staple or they could be worn with a high-waisted skirt or shorts so you only reveal a strip of skin. I ADORE the first one, it’s just soo pretty!! And it’s a pretty good price for Topshop too. Not to mention the New Look one is so fun too, only £9.99. :-O

Which of the ‘midi’s are your favourites? I think the crop tops are the most fun, but then again, the dresses and skirts are so classy… and the heels so practical… I can’t decide!!

Thank you for reading

Simplistic beauty x

Friday Featured Fashion Find

”Here comes the sun, da da da DA!”

 

Forget what I said last week, bring on Summer!! Who can resist the tingling, golden rays cascading off you skin, the vast baby blue expanse stretching across the sky, the birds singing, the butterflies flitting, summer sizzling, not me. Forget neutrals, monochrome and all that, this week I’ve been all about colour and fun in the sun what with possibly the nicest bank holiday ever, so I hope these fresh and funky sunnies reflect this….

 

1.2.3.4.

 

5.6.

1. H&M £3.99

2. H&M £5.99

3. Asos £12

4. Asos £16

5. Topshop £20

6. Simply Be £16

 

Some of you may be ‘tut tutting’ at the high street brands here as I know a lot of people like to splash out for a classic, timeless pair sunglasses as they believe they are something which should be good quality, however I prefer cheap and cheerful on trend ones so I can replace them every year and have more than one pair! Though I can see the sense with both methods.

Which are your faves?

Thank you for reading,

 

Simplistic beauty x

 

Avon Speed Dry+

Ok, I am officially in love with this nail varnish. And what’s more, my epic quest to find myself some mint nail varnish is now over!! I know, I know, I’m a bit late to catch on to the pastel nail trend but better late than never, eh?

I was a bit disappointed at first actually, as I ordered this nail varnish and hadn’t actually seen it, it looked worryingly more white than green. My upset increased with the first coat as it came out really watery and milky. But it was dry as soon as I’d finished my other hand! So I pursued and did a second coat and it looked miles better and I am now IN LOVE with it, the shade is called ‘Sprightly Mint’. And it really is the quickest drying polish I’ve ever tried, you literally wait 30 seconds and it’s done. Oh, AND it was only £2.50 for 12ml so I will definitely be looking out for more of their shades!

Thank you for reading,

Simplistic beauty x

Friday Featured Fashion Find

Call me a pessimist, but I don’t want to get too excited about this sudden warm, sunny spell. So instead of getting ahead of myself and writing about cute sundresses, skirts, shorts and sleeveless blouses (as much as I want to!) I am going to expect the worst and see if British weather will surprise me, so here are some super cute umbrellas I came across this week:

 

shopbop.com £42

 

shopbop.com £42

 

John Lewis £18

sshopbop.com £37

 

Surfdome £32

Which are your faves? I think mine has to be the second one because of it’s too cute bubble shape, sweet heart graphic and ‘rain rain go away’ quote – adorable!!

Thank you for reading,

 

Simplistic beauty x

 

Friday Feautured Fashion Find

Hello, hello!

I’m going to get on with this week’s featured fashion find right away today without my usual rambling – which makes a change, I know!

It goes by the name of…. Ruby Red.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? NO, it is a great value, up to date BOUTIQUE which has a beautifully unique clothing and makeup range, a super cutsie selection of makeup and gorgeous, trendy purses and handbags which you won’t find anywhere else! Cool, huh?

Here are some of my favourite pieces of theirs…

1.2.3.4.

1. £24 – HOW CUTE CAN YOU GET?!?! Love the pastels, florals, EVERYTHING!! :O

2. £19 – I adore the vintage, kitsch and pure adorableness of this… it even holds an actual piece of paper with tiny writing on it, I mean, how cool!

3. £18.50 – This graffiti print dress is overflowing with street sass and is an absolute bargain, snap it up quick before it sells out!

4. £2.50 – Ruby Red has a vast array of exotic and cute bath bombs and soaps but I especially liked this sparkly one! They have a small shop near where I live so I can say with confidence that they all smell amazing.

Not many people know about this, so it’s perfect for something a bit different which none of your friends have. It’s actually competing for one of my favourite shops.

Thank you for reading

 

Simplistic beauty x

Fancy Pants

Hello my Snowy droplet-y lovelies!

You probably already know all about monochrome, graphic, neons, pastels and geometrics by now, but here is the new way to wear them. I can’t get enough of these snazzy yet smart additions to my dream wardrobe, however some may not be for the lighthearted…

You’ve been warned.

Gap (in the sale) £17.99 from £44.95

I adore the geometric print in this, the bright yet classic blue making it even more exciting and eye-catching – and just look at that reduction! I’m almost reluctant to tell you about this little gem in case they end up being sold out before I can get a chance to check them out in store… The things I do for you guys!

Gap (in the sale) £27.99 £39.95

The colour is what drew me to this pair. Depending on how it was styled, it could add some zing into your Spring (see what I did there??) wardrobe with it’s brightness, or if it was teamed with perhaps a mint green or pale blue it would make a gorgeously feminine pastel-y outfit. The reduction isn’t as exciting, but still great as these would take your right through to Summer, I have no idea why they are reduced!

Topshop £25

Tie dye is big news this Spring/Summer, I love the laidback, slightly oriental vibe it gives off and these vibrant blue joggers are no different. The fact that they’re not proper jeans or trousers with ridged, sharp lines makes them a bit more casual and perhaps forgiving, their jogger style nodding towards sport luxe. I’m not sure how I’d wear them yet, but… I love them!!

New Look £24.99

Ok, so they’re not trousers or jeans, and aren’t exactly a bargain, but come on – they’re gorgeous!! The pastel, candy colours are just too cute and the zig zags are so modern and in at the moment, not to mention how they would be stunning with a girly pink blouse tucked in and heels, or paired down with a slouchy white tee and sandals. Of course, they would be more suited to better weather, but hey, we can work round that with the wonder that is skin coloured tights and maybe a cropped knitted jumper, I could make it work!

A/Wear (in the sale) £10 from £30

My love for this pair is probably for the same reason I love the first pair, the colour means they can be dressed up and down and I love the edgy geometric print! The fact that the pattern is bigger makes it more edgy, how brave will you get? The price means you can experiment with this trend without having to break the bank and go all out. Gorgeous!

These showstoppers demand attention and scream modern… the only question is where would I actually be brave enough to wear them??

Thank you for reading,

 

Simplistic beauty x