Outfit of the day 12

Wearing thrifted Orange rare dress with top shop jewellery for a night out. Got really into second hand shopping lately, its all I can afford on a student budget!

Face of the day/Outfit of the day

Very natural make up today, wearing kiko eyeshadow in white with bourjois healthy mix gel foundation and gel blusher (really went to town on the blusher, wanted to look like a china doll!) and a pale pink lipstick from Japan. Clothes wise I’m wearing a topshop dress and my grandmothers bone necklace (I’m pescatarian but I figure inherited bone jewellery is ok).

Outfit of the day 11

Loving the sunshine today, wore a thrifted asos dress, miss selfridge faux leather jacket and a hexagon Accessorize necklace . Sorry about the moody face, the sun was in my eyes!

Outfit of the day 10

 

Back in Newcastle to study. Went to Quilliam brothers today with some friends, it’s our favourite tea house and hangout in the city. The weather was gorgeous, wore my TK Maxx Paul Costello bag with a scarf print sale Oasis dress and “and other stories” sandals. Got a few compliments for the outfit, one lady even came up to me on the street and said my choice of dress was stunning! People always surprise you in their kindness! Hoping you all enjoyed the sunshine too!

Bookbinding

Been on a four day hand bookbinding course run by Shepherds in London. Thought I would include a picture of one of my finished books. Really happy with the result, it’s even got a built in book mark! (I’m very nerdy I know!). Have five new books now, there’s something really satisfying about hand made stationery.

Have a look at the website if you want, I include the link below

http://store.bookbinding.co.uk/store/

 

Mina/3ina Haul

Just been to Mina, a new make-up store similar to Mac or Kiko cosmetics in Covent Garden  London. It is the only store of its kind in the uk, the only other one is in Greece.  Had a blue makeover as was feeling adventurous and wanted to try their blue lipstick! The products are high pigment and high quality and average at around £7. I would particularly recommend the eye-shadow stick as the colours are gorgeously frosty but show up well on the skin. The matte lipstick is dramatic and long lasting. The powder eye-shadow was slightly disappointing, the blue I bought was fine but the mauve came out a little duller than it looked in the pan. Would defiantly recommend and give the brand a 9/10 for both value and quality. The next store is set to open in Manchester and currently there is an offer where you buy 3 products and get a free nail varnish.

The lovely blogger at Beige and Brunette has informed me that that the website is called 3ina not mina so thank you!

http://3ina.com/

 

Outfit of the day 9

Feeling retro today, makeup wise wearing b. cream eyeshadow and kiko lipstick, reveiw to come soon.Otherwise wearing  Oasis dress, bag by Paul Costello at T.K.Maxx , cardigan by Monsoon and shoes by “And other stories”.

Outfit of the day 8-DIY shirt

I asked my mother to cut of the shoulders to an old shirt and sew them over. The effect is that I have a cold shoulder edgier shirt (at least I hope). It’s a bit baggy as it’s a man’s so I cinched it in with a belt and wore black leggings and wedges.

Girl with a Pearl Earring Reworked

These are shots of Sam, a friend of mine at school. I was inspired by Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring” and wanted to do my own with modern fashion and dramatic lighting. Hope you enjoy!

Outfit of the day 7

Lovely weather yesterday, turned a bit sour in London towards the evening but I dressed for the sunshine. 

Dressed in Liberty charm necklace, Top from a holiday to Egypt, Skirt from Joy and shoes by keds. After trying to be more extravagant in my style I decided to put two butterfly clips in my hair, hope it adds that something extra!