Yet again, it's Vogue time. I have to admit I was a little shocked when I spotted it on the shelf a few days ago. It's December and we are in the middle of deep reds, glam goth and sequin gold leggings why, oh why has Vogue suddenly jumped forward to the Summer? I'm not one for floral prints or really summer for that matter so I wasn't too impressed.
I am happy to announce that this all changed when I opened the cover. It was a fabulous edition. My all time favourite issue, in fact. Due to the fact that my all-time-favourite band, Nine Inch Nails were mentioned in the article about Claire Boucher aka Grimes. Her love of old school 'industrial metal like Tool' and super cute style has made me really love this girl - how amazing is her hair? In my opinion, she should have been the cover star this month. Check her out - page 296.
I could seriously relate to the story 'On the Scent' (page 319) as recently I have been on the look for my new signature fragrance so I feel her pain. On the other hand I could not relate to why One Direction were in here. Not that I don't like One Direction, one of them is from my home town in fact, but I just don't get the hype. Maybe because I'm not 14 anymore but anyway. They looked cute and surprisingly grown up in suits. Kudos to that, Vogue.
As much as I hated the cover, the actual 'Pop Culture in Vogue' article (page 264 onwards) was a really good read. More to do with the fact that it showed the David Bowie cover from September 1978 which I actually have. I adore David Bowie. Looking back at when the likes of Bowie and Bono were in Vogue it's so different to what we get these days. Oh how I wish I was alive in the '80s!
Thanks to Vogue I now have a new girl crush - Rita Ora. Just how cute is she? In her article (274) she looks adorable and has a real face for a beauty ad. I don't think it will be too long before she becomes the face of this and that. And she won't look out of place. With a lot of artists, I think they're there more for the name than the beauty of the person. Also thanks to Vogue, I am falling for coloured brows. I am seriously considering buying a burnt orange shadow and trying that out. Watch this space...
And also please check out Delilah who's doing December's 'Today I'm Wearing' on the Vogue Website.
It's favourites time again and I've got it out on time again! I'm pretty pleased with myself. This month has been a busy one but that's usually a good thing for me. If you've read my recently blog posts you'll probably be able to predict what I'm going to say, but here they are anyway.
Favourite Hair Product - John Frieda Heat Activated Styling Spray. If you read this month's Vogue Overview you'll know I recently cut my hair. This means that I now have to style my hair a little more than I used to so I decided to step up the hair defence by using this product. Although I didn't like the rest of the range that I tried, I am loving this product. It makes my hair feel so soft and makes straightening a lot easier. It doesn't have too strong a smell which I like in a product. I have that I am reaching for this product every morning as well as after washing my hair.
Favourite Nail Product - MUA Nail Polish in Pistachio Ice Cream. I have to admit, I struggled with this one. I have tried the MUA nail polishes and Nail Constellations this month and as much as I do love the Constellations, they aren't something I would use all the time. The new colour nail polishes, which I did a post about a few days ago, are great. The wear is incredible. I've had Pistachio Ice Cream on for 4 days now and it's only just starting to chip - and for me that is fabulous. At first I wasn't too sure on the colour; as nice as it is, it's a little bit of a spring colour for me but for some reason I don't want to take it off. I love my bright, ice blue nails. Every time I look down at them, I think how much I love the colour. Who'd have thought!
Favourite Make Up Product - Stila Kitten Smudge Pot. This is a new purchase for me. I was looking for something creamy to put on my lids when I'm just using a eyeliner and after 10,000 (exudation!) swatches all over my hands, I settled on Kitten. And I am now in love. I've never had a Stila product before as they weren't too easy to come by in the UK until one day they suddenly appeared in my local Boots - how did this happen? At £13 it's about the same price as a MAC Paintpot but I actually think it's a lot better quality. Obviously the colour choice is smaller with Stila but the wear is a lot better than the MAC. It stays on all day and doesn't wear or smudge - ironic? A fabulous product. I have been using this with one of the lighter colours in the MUA Heaven and Earth palette. I love it with a little eyeliner and a lot of mascara.
Favourite Tool - Bobby Pins. The simple bobby pin. Available everywhere and with a wide price range, I think everyone has them. I always do but only recently have I been using them a lot. My hair is now long enough to put back in a messy pony or bun so they are great for fly aways underneath. I'm also putting my fringe up and to the side a lot too. And to be honest, I haven't been too adventurous this month and this was the best I could come up with - sorry!
Favourite Accessory - Chained Collar Tips. I am wearing these most days. In fact everyday that I wear a shirt. Whether it be a demin shirt or a lumberjack shirt, plain or studded, these are a great asset. I tend to ditch the necklace and choose these instead. They're thick enough to notice and make a statement but they're strangely subtle. I own numerous pairs of collar tips and these were in fact the cheapest at only £1.50 from Primark - I know, I know.
Favourite Accessory II - Cross Earrings. I've mentioned these a lot in OOTD posts. They're my 80p bargain market earrings. They're super light and not too long - I hate drop earrings. They have a stud back which I feel safer in and you really don't notice them when they're in. They're also fabulous because they only cost 80p from a street seller in Sheffield. I mean, come on, 80p!
Favourite Fashion Item - Oversized Jumpers. The oversized jumper, simple yet affected. I wear mine with jeans, pyjamas, shorts, PU leggings, anything! Add a watch and some statement shoes and you're onto a winner. I usually team mine with my JC Litas, studded flats or hidden heel high tops. I love the fact that all I need to do when I get home is change my trouser and put some PJs on, and I'm still comfy and warm. The jumper is one of my favourites. In navy and bright green it's probably the brightest I have - and also the warmest. I have this in a size 10 which is huge on me and I love that too.
Favourite Miscellaneous - Delilah - 'Go.' Yes, I am in love with this song. It spends most of the day playing round and round in my head - and on my iPhone. If you my post from the weekend, you'll know I went to see her due to my best friend being her tour manager. I haven't paid any attention to her before but she was fabulous. Let her voice make your day too. Thank me later.
Muy best friend in the world, Tim, is a tour manager. He's currently on tour with Deliliah who, I admit, I haven't paid much attention to her. And as much as she isn't my cup of tea on paper, she was amazing. She has a fabulous voice but she looked so at ease on ease it was hard to see her anywhere else except entertaining a crowded room of people who obviously adored her. You can a lot about an artist by the atmosphere at a gig and the atmosphere at The Plug, Sheffield was electric. I am easily now a fan.
As I was getting ready to go out the show, I had decided to wear my MAC Studio Fix Fluid. As much as I am loving my YLS Le Teint Touche Eclat, the application is great but the wear is a little disappointing. When I'm coming home from work or being out for the day my skin looks dreadful. So I took a huge step for mankind and went back to my MAC. This was a wise choice. After 6 hours, a hot and sweat room and a lot of laughing I got home to perfect make up. Why, oh why do you not make lighter shades, MAC? I'm still wearing my YSL during the days because I am still in love with the shade and the application of it. But it seems I am still on the hunt for the perfect foundation.
I haven't posted an outfit of the day on here for a while either, so here is what I wore that night.
At the moment I am loving wearing a shirt buttoned right to the top with this collar pin in. It gives the look of a necklace but looks really good against a demin or lumberjack shirt. I wore this with PU leggings and my hidden heel high tops. Over the top, my leopard print faux-fur coat and accessoried with gold drop cross earrings and my Michael Kors.
Watch - Michael Kors at The Watch Shop. £229 S/S 2012.
Earrings - Market. 80p. (BARGAIN BUY!)
Shirt - Primark. £9 Current.
Collar Tips - Primark. £1.50 Current.
Coat - T K Maxx. £35 A/W 2011.
Leggings - Topshop. £18.
Trainers - River Island. £40 Current.
