Pink Tones - Make Up Must Haves

Bobbi Brown Lip Colour in Sandwash Pink | Bobbi Brown Lip Pencil in Ballet Pink | NARS Blush Duo in Hot Sand/Orgasm 

After looking back on my early teenage years and realising I spent most of my time in bright blue and green eyeshadow, I have since been scarred to try out different colours in the fear I will repeat my earlier mistakes. In more recent years I have held tightly onto my liquid eye liner and ventured occasionally over to a subtle gold shimmer (I'm sure many of you can relate). But, after watching endless make up tutorials and witnessing that colourful eye shadows are not always a reminder of high school disasters, I decided it was time to change up my routine. 

I have recently bought one of NARS' most iconic and daringly named product - 'Orgasm' - a beautiful pink blusher which has a gold, almost iridescent, finish (which for only £6 extra came in a compact duo with the highlighter 'Hot Sand'- definitely worth it!!) This compact duo along with Bobbi Brown's Lip Colour in 'Sandwash Pink' (worn by the Duchess of Cambridge on her wedding day!!!) have quickly became my favourite products - and they also happen to be in this seasons IT colour. They are an ideal pairing for your everyday make up look. AND if it's good enough for Kate, it's certainly good enough for me. As well as a blusher, 'Orgasm' doubles up as the perfect pink eyeshadow and, applied with eye primer, will last all day and night. To apply I used a mixture of Real Techniques and MAC brushes and finished it off with a setting spray from NYX (I will definitely be blogging about this soon).

Tip: By adding a little blush and highlighter to your everyday make up creates a warmer, softer skin tone. 

OOTD

Topshop Camel Coat | The Kooples Jeans | Primark T-shirt | River Island Ankle Boots | Missguided Sunglasses | Zara Bag

I am forever buying new clothes but I have a terrible habit of wearing the same outfit day in, day out (I'm sure many of you can relate!!) My daily uniform usually consists of a black t-shirt and jeans - it's just too easy to fall back on when nothing else will do. However, this otherwise boring combo is the perfect base layer for a statement coat and accessories to match. At first glance, the 'neck scarf' was not a trend I thought I would be trying however, after one attempt at wearing it I was hooked and I'm now a huge fan. I love how it adds a sophisticated edge to any simple outfit.  

New Season Neutrals

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As shown in my previous post, neutral tones are perfect for winter layering. And what's more, they don't have to come in the form of chunky knits. I've put together a few of my favourite new season items and whether it's nude, grey, white or camel, they are all perfect for channeling those neutral vibes. 

Click each image to shop the item! 

  

'Taylored' Prints are unique designs channeling all things fashion with a hint of sass. Beautiful as a gift or a treat for yourself to decorate spaces that are lacking that chic edge.

Available now | 'Valentino' & 'Sassy' 

Orders | To place an order email mollie_tracey@hotmail.co.uk with the name of the design you wish to purchase and your delivery address. 

Payment | Paypal payment and bank transfers accepted (if hand delivered, payment in the form of cash is also accepted) 

Delivery | Hand delivered for free in Burntwood, Lichfield and Cannock. £2.00 delivery for anywhere else in mainland UK.  

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More designs coming soon!

Layering Winter Neutrals

 Mango Jumper | River Island Leather Culottes | Zara Sleeveless Jacket | River Island Boots | Zara Bag

Nothing beats layering in winter, especially when the weather is getting colder by the day. My wardrobe consists of little colour, and when I do decide to inject life into my outfits I definitely favour neutral tones. I bought this grey long-line waist coat over two years ago now (I have linked shop-able alternatives below) and I still love it just as much as I did the day I bought it. It can be worn over pretty much anything and is the perfect alternative to a winter coat (if worn with layers of course). As most of you will know, culottes are always a good idea in my eyes, whether they are layered up in winter or worn with a crop top in summer - I'm a huge fan. These thick leather culottes are a great option for colder days, and when paired with these AMAZING leather lace up boots, they make the perfect winter combo. 

P.S. Look out for my bespoke bedroom prints coming soon! 

Christmas Gift Guide Part 2 | Gifts for Him

1 GOPRO Hero 4 Silver Edition | 2 Calvin Klein 3 Pack Trunks | 3 Self-Stirring Star Wars Mug | 4 Urbanears Headphones | 5 Hugo Boss Watch | 6 Paco Rabanne 1 Million Eau de Toilette | 7 Ted Baker Wallet and Cardholder Gift Set | 8 Desktop Ping Pong | 9 Adida Gazelle OG Shoes | 10 Urban Outfitters Oversized Black and White Check Scarf | 11 Back of the Net: 100 Golden Goals Book | 12 Asos 2 Pack Socks with Breaking Bad Heisenberg Design | 13 RED5 U4 Helicopter 

The Kooples | Bicester Village

Asos Faux Fur Coat | Zara Top | H&M Leather Trousers | Topshop Ankle Boots | Whistles Bag

The Kooples Jeans | The Kooples Skirt Suit | River Island Boots 

Firstly, if you get chance to go to Bicester Village (designer shopping outlet) before Christmas then make sure you make the most of it! Not only are you able to buy high end designer labels at half the price, (admittedly it may be last season's stock but it's still just as good) there are great added Christmas discounts available in most of the stores. My boyfriend and I ended up going two Sunday's in a row (due to his incapability to buy the correct size in a coat he picked up) but fortunately the second trip wasn't wasted with a few extra bargains coming home with us. 

The reason for this post is to show you a pair of jeans my boyfriend treated me to from The Kooples, a brand I have always loved for it's gorgeous tailoring - such as this beautiful studded skirt suit, something I definitely regretted not buying - and it's chic unisex feel. However, due to it's expensive price tag, it's not somewhere I can afford to shop regularly. Being able to shop brands such as The Kooples at places like Bicester Village enables you to pick up dream pieces at a great price! 

After recently buying a pair of lace up pointed ankle boots from River Island, I wanted some biker style jeans to team them with. I found the perfect pair with an extra 20% off the already discounted price! Definitely a staple for my winter wardrobe.