We're changing our ways, taking different roads | OOTD

 * title is lyrics from Joy Division 'Love will tear us apart'*

Hey everyone,

 today I thought I would do a sort of rock/grunge inspired OOTD and make-up look featuring my beloved Joy Division t-shirt which I was delighted to find the other day in a suitcase under my bed. I teamed it with some red velvet leggings, a purple smoky eye and dark lips. 

I absolutely love everything purple at the moment, especially when it comes to make-up and I think it will possibly be a big trend for autumn/winter 2014!  I thought this make-up teamed up well with this very simple, but edgy outfit.

Hope you like this look as much as I do and let me know in the comments how you're loving (or not) the purple/plum make-up trend.

Eye make-up: Sleek i-divine au natural palette, Revlon Colorstay shadowlinks (lilac pearl), Rimmel Scandeleyes khol kajal (013  purple), GOSH eyeliner pen (carbon black) and Clinique high impact mascara

Nails: Barry M Gelly nail paint (Plum 430)

Lips: Barry M lip liner (11)

*i was wearing a different top whilst doing my make-up, hence the photo on the left*

What I'm Wearing: Joy Division Unknown Pleasures t-shirt (Ebay, but I customised it a bit), Floral bralet (New Look) and Red velvet leggings (Dizzy Boutique Falmouth).

Thank you for reading & I hope you have a beautiful day ahead x

Picking up the Pieces | Rockabilly/Pin-up make-up and outfit

*title inspired by Paloma Faith 'Picking up the pieces'*

For a long time, I have loved the 1950's rockabilly/pin-up inspired look, but never really thought of it as something to incorporate into my everyday style.

I think that 'pin-up' is often associated with models in underwear suspenders and burlesque dancers, but in fact the hairstyle, make-up and clothes come from various decades such as the 30's, 40's and 50's. This was a time when the majority of women still dressed conservatively and due to the war had little resources or money, but still wanted both look and feel beautiful. 

Celebrities like Paloma Faith, Dita Von Teese, Lana Del Rey and Gwen Stephani are all modern day examples of this unique and daring style.

I decided to try out a more contemporary version of this look combining victory rolls, winged liner, a strong brow, red lips and a few typical rockabilly style patterns such as gingham and polka dots.

I hope you like this look, as I really enjoyed creating and wearing it.

 Make-up: Sleek au natural eye palette, Gosh liquid liner, Benefit they're real mascara, Sleek eyebrow kit, Rimmel lasting finish lip liner (Wine), Mac matte lipstick (Viva Glam 1), Bourjois healthy mix foundation (Vanilla), Avon colour trend pressed powder (translucent), Sleek blush (Flushed). 

 What I'm Wearing: (left) Handmade polka dot halter-neck crop top, White bandeau and Black midi skirt (both New Look). (right) Black off- the shoulder top (New Look) and Blue and white gingham print treggings (Topshop).

Thank you for reading! What do you think of the rockabilly look?x

Love me like I'm not made of stone | OOTD

*title is lyrics to the song 'love me like I'm not made of stone' by Lykke Li*

Hello wonderful people! I apologize for not posting much this week, but to be honest I wasn't feeling particularly inspired, probably due  to the fact results day is looming like a dark cloud above me and it seems to have suddenly become cold in Cornwall. This means days spent wrapped in a blanket wondering why winter has started in August. I am a creature of winter, but I do get cold easily..

Anyway, this afternoon, there was a moment of sun and warmth that was perfect for taking a few photos, and I was excited to wear my new monochrome tartan playsuit from boohoo.com because it's amazing! I hope you like this look !

What I'm Wearing: Tartan wrap playsuit (boohoo.com), white crop top, black lace-up boots (both Newlook), watch (TK Maxx).

Thank you for reading! I have a DIY blog post coming up in the next week! X

Feeling a bit 60's | OOTD

Hey again everyone!

 I woke up this morning feeling as though I wanted to do a 60's inspired OOTD. I think this could be because yesterday I watched a catchup episode of Dawn 'O Porter's 'This old thing' on channel 4 where she was talking about the revolution of the mini skirt in the 1960's. I highly recommend this show for any fellow vintage-lovers'.    I also felt that I wanted to update the one I did about 6 or so months ago mainly because I now have the perfect dress to go with the whole look! 

Once again, I went for the 'Twiggy' inspired eye make-up and kept my face and lips very minimal. I also didn't do too much with my hair, as I wanted it to be more of an everyday look. I hope you like this outfit and make-up, but please excuse my septum piercing which doesn't quite go with the 60's theme! 

What I'm wearing: 60's style car print dress (Dizzy Boutique), black skinny belt (Primark).

Thank you for reading & make sure you look out for my next post X

Smells like teen spirit | 90's OOTD

Hey Everyone! 

I've just realised that I haven't posted in a week- this is not good. Anyway, I think today's post will make up for it, due to the fact it features my wonderful and beautiful big sister, Bee! 

Bee's everyday style has 90's written all over, so I thought I'd take the opportunity whilst she was down to do a 90's/grunge outfit. I did do a 90's post a little while ago, but looking back on it, I thought it could be improved on, so here it is! I hope you love it as much as I do!

What Bee is wearing: Cream crochet kimono (New  Look), Black strap crop top (Miss.Selfridge), Cropped Mom jeans (Boohoo.com), Black t bar shoes (Rocket dog), Frilly socks (Primark), Green bag (TK Maxx) and Daisy choker (Ebay).

Thank you for reading, tell me what you think of this look in the comments! X