OOTD: BACK TO BLACK

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I couldn't post last week as I've been revising for tests and exams, but these are mostly over now. So, today I thought I'd do an Ootd. I didn't actually wear this today as it was way too hot to go all black, however the purpose of this post is to show my new shoes, and what I wore them with. Also, I wore this outfit to JPG showroom and London trip.

You may notice a reoccurring theme of things being from Topshop, but then again most my wardrobe is Topshop so expect it in any Ootd post!

The Outfit:

Top: Topshop £28

Top: I wore a Peplum top as I find these style tops are very flattering as they're tight at the top, but flare out at the bottom making your figure look nice and slender. Also, my peplum top is very plain, and basic, which means I can pair it with patterned pieces, or basic pieces like I did today so I could go over-board on accessories.

Trousers: Topshop £38

Trousers: Sticking with the black theme, I wore black skinny jeans to match the top and shoes. I expected this to look too dull with black trousers as well as a top, however these made the outfit more classy in comparison to wearing standard blue jeans. Like I said, I wore all black to make accessories the key feature of the outfit, however white jeans would also keep the classy look, but add in more of a monochrome look than basic.

Shoes: Topshop £45 / Socks: Topshop £3.50

 Shoes: I styled the whole outfit around these shoes as I had recently purchased them, and wanted to find outfits to make them seem less extreme and more of an everyday shoe. Adding these into the outfit is what made the outfit change from standard to classy, but with the thick, cleated heels this also made the shoes appropriate for everyday wear. As the shoes and trousers were black, I wanted something of a different colour to show a solid difference between the shoes and trousers, so opted for black & white checkered socks. The black in the socks still works with the black theme, however the white brightens it up a little and helps prevent dullness.

Necklace: H&M $8.99 / Scrunchie: American Apparel £6 / Bracelet: Thomas Sabo £137 / Clutch: Next £24 / Earrings: Topshop £5.50

Accessories: For necklaces I chose this lace replicating necklace as it's quite big and eye-catching, but also works with the outfit adding some shine, as well as my earrings which were medium sized gold hoops. The hoops were a plain gold ring which kept the outfit sophisticated, and weren't worn in a way they would look chavvy. The scrunchie added a bit of colour as it's a soft lilac which also brightened up the outfit, as well as my Thomas Sabo bracelet which I wear with anything regardless as to whether it goes or not.

Lastly, I went for a black clutch which was partially leather, and partially suede which made the clutch less boring, and added texture to the outfit as a whole.

If you're looking for some everyday heels I recommend these shoes from Topshop, or platformed heels in general as they're extremely comfortable, look good, but also don't feel as if you're walking high above the ground, or look too over the top.

APRIL FAVOURITES

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It's been a while since my last monthly favourite's post, and since I've had a lot of favourite's for April I thought it was a good time to post them-especially as we've just started May. Also, this will be my 2nd April Favourite's post since I started my blog!

I haven't been loving many beauty items as I haven't really discovered many, however I have discovered new foods, and hobbies!

1. Barry M Nail Varnish in "Huckleberry"

I'm a massive fan of the "Hi-shine" Barry M range anyway, however this colour attracts me to them so much more. Huckleberry is a very subtle, sky blue which is perfect for Spring time. I've worn this constantly ever-since I got it because it goes with everything as it's so subtle, but also dries incredibly quickly, and only requires one coat because of the thick, but not gloopy, consistency. This is a must have for Spring!
 

2. Seventeen "Stay time long wear" Primer

I've never been a massive fan of primer because I never thought it worked, and was always a waste of time. However, after using my Urban Decay primer on my eyes and realizing how good it is, I thought it'd be a good idea to get a primer for my face as my make-up comes off in the heat! Anyway, I opted for a cheap one to test out, and I'm surprisingly really liking this one. It's not incredibly sticky, but enough to keep the make-up on, it also helps my make-up stay on for a lot longer than it used too. As this was cheap it obviously isn't amazing, but for something so inexpensive I'm really liking using this.
 

3. Model CO Fibre Lashxtend mascara

 My last beauty favourite was discovered after receiving it from Glamour magazine, and it's a fibre mascara. I first thought this was an everyday, normal mascara, however it's not. Fibre mascaras contain tiny fibres in the mascara fluid, so when you apply this on top of normal mascara the fibres transfer onto your lashes, and lengthen them out. This makes a massive, noticeable difference to my eyes, and I will definitely be making investments in other mascaras.
  

4. Dumbbells

 These are an odd thing to have in a favourites post, however I've been really into eating healthily and exercise at the minute, and recently found these dumbbells in my house. After some research I found some exercises I could do with these, and I've been loving it! After a workout with dumbbells I immediately feel a difference, but also feel a lot better about myself. Dumbbells are pretty expensive, however going down to a local gym may be more worthwhile.

5. Sushi

As you can see this packet is currently empty as I've eaten it, but I didn't have any other sushi to show! Anyway, carrying on with the 'being healthy' regime, I've been eating a lot more sushi lately. I've always liked sushi, however I'm eating it more than ever, and loving it more than ever! After eating some I feel incredibly refreshed and energized, as well as lively because of how healthy sushi is. I don't prefer any particular sushi brand over another because sushi is all the same, however I much prefer fish filled sushi to vegetable (I've said sushi way too much).

6. Prestat Red Velvet truffles

These red velvet truffles are the nicest tasting truffles ever. Words cannot describe how much I love these, they are so incredibly delicious. Red velvet truffles consist of an icing encased in milk chocolate, and dusted with crushed raspberries. I thought these would be unbearably sweet, however the light dust of raspberries really helps sharpen out the sweetness, and add some fruity-ness that really changes the whole truffle. Unfortunately, these are £11.50 per pack for 6 truffles, however every penny is worth it if you're a chocolate lover like me.

7. Scrunchies

My last favourite's for April are Scrunchies. These have been making their way into fashion a lot more recently, and I've been loving them. These 2 particular ones are from American Apparel and were £6 each which is reasonable for a very good quality velvet scrunchie, anyway, I love these because they're incredibly handy for tying up hair in emergencies, or in general. As they're so big, they add a lot of volume and lift to your hair which is what I need because my hair is quite fine. Also, they look extremely cute, and also look nice on your wrist as an accessory, but also necessity!

MAC LIPSTICK AND LIPGLASS REVIEW

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I got these 2 products for my birthday in November and have been wanting to review them for a while, but have never got round to it, so today I shall be reviewing both.

The two Mac products I will be reviewing is the 'Nice Buzz' lipglass, and 'Creme D'Nude' Cremesheen lipstick.

The two products look like this:

 Like I said, I got these 2 for my birthday back in November, however I've only just recently started using them this month, and I'm glad I did! Both products are incredibly good quality which is what I expected as they were from Mac, however I don't think the lipstick is as moisturizing as it claims to be. If I don't use a lip-balm before applying the lipstick my lips look very chapped, and creased, which is not the look I want. But, the lipglass is surprisingly not sticky at all! I thought it would be considering it's formulated like an ordinary lipgloss, however this one glides along the lips nicely without feeling like you've just applied glue to your lips.

 

 As you can see, both products are very nude, and subtle. This is not my usual lip colour at all, I prefer bright colours and have been wearing bright colours for a very long time, but as the weather is getting warmer I wanted something a bit more natural-these 2 are perfect for that. Creme D'Nude is a peachy nude that leaves a glossy sheen after applying-this is what differentiates a foundation-lip looking lipstick, to a cool, natural lip. The lipglass is a lighter, softer peach with gold reflexes that give a juicy look to the lipglass on your lips.

 The packaging is very plain like all Mac product packaging is-unless it's limited edition, and this makes the products look a lot more sophisticated and high-end rather than packaging like '17' which doesn't sell things in boxes, or a harder wearing plastic. There are quite a few drugstore brands that try to copy Mac with the simple style packaging, but it doesn't work or look right; Mac does the best with matte black packaging, and managing to pull it off without looking cheap or rubbish.

I love wearing these 2 products together as they create such a lovely nude colour which is perfect for daytime, and nighttime. The Creme D'Nude lipstick almost looks like Kylie Jenner's lip colour here:

However my lipstick has a more glossy finish, but the similarity is very close!

As these were both presents for my birthday I don't know the pricing, but I think they'd be sold at a reasonable price for such brilliant lip products.