Style Files - Cropped

I am not a cropped top kinda gal. Sure, I love a bandeau under a sheer shirt or cut out top but when it comes to getting the midriff out in, like, public - Big no no. But I loved this embellished tee so much I decided to overlook the fact that it is cropped and bring it home to experiment with.

It will look great with high waisted jeans or even over a plain vest for a relaxed feel. But for Friday night dinner plans I paired it with a chic lace pencil skirt so that just a half inch of skin was showing - that I can just about handle! Bring on New York to get a little tan on my British limbs before I break this baby out once more!

Have a fabulous weekend! Bisous xx

Embellished Crop Tee - Topshop

Lace Skirt - Zara

Brocade Boots - ASOS (last seen here)

Clutch - Accessorize

Cuff - ASOS

Lips - Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in 'Crush'

Nails - Chanel Nail Polish in 'Holiday'

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Style Files - Dior Not War

I am a sucker for a printed tee and this one is no exception. To smarten it up I dug my contrast sleeve Mango tweed out of my closet and reached for my fave brocade trousers from Zara. A statement tee like this one needs minimal accessorising so I kept it simple in my 'Holiday' nails and coral lips (naturally!)

Contrast Tweed Jacket - Mango at ASOS

'Dior Not War' Vest bought on eBay

Brocade Trouser - Zara (last seen here)

Shoes - Zara (last seen here)

Glasses - Chanel

Lips - MUA Power Pout Tinted Balm in 'Broken Hearted'

Nails - Chanel Nail Polish in 'Holiday'

 

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Coralista

I am loving shades of coral this season. There is something about that orangey red shade that whispers long happy days in the sunshine. I thought I would share a few coral bits and pieces that I have picked up lately and am wearing incessantly. This is a flattering shade to most skintones and just wearing a splash of it on lips, nails or accessories instantly puts me in a good mood! Time to coral up ladies!

MUA Power Pout Tinted Balm in 'Justify'

Revlon Lip Butter in 'Tutti Fruitti'

Chanel Nail Polish in 'Holiday'

Coral Necklace by JustFab

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New Video - I've Been Make Up Hauling!

Naughtly I know but the sudden onset of summer weather has put me in the mood for colour so I dashed to my local Superdrug and nabbed some amazing Make Up Academy (MUA) items in their current 3 for 2 deal. Check out my purchases below.

And for the bank holiday weekend Superdrug are also offering £10 off for a £70 spend online - just use the code SAVE10 at checkout. Happy hauling! x

(Click YouTube at the bottom right of the video screen if you want to open the video in YouTube and see links to all of the products mentioned in the description box)
 

http://youtu.be/MnoAGomBm4E

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Style Files - Rollin' with da Homies

I had to have this T-Shirt when I spotted it in Urban Outfitters the other day. Justified by the fact that I am off to New York in only 2 weeks time of course! I love pairing a casual T-Shirt with a dressy skirt and heels like this one from Zara. I'm a little in love with the stipes and foral contrast print and think it will work just as nicely dressed up as it does dressed down. Gotta love a versatile wardrobe item!

Bisous xx

Homies T-Shirt - Urban Outfitters

Skirt - Zara

Shoes - Office

Rings - ASOS (last seen here)

Nails - Barry M Gelly Nail Paint in 'Grapefruit'

Lips - MUA Power Pout in 'Justify'

(N.B. This post is not sponsored)

DIY Chanel-esque Bow & Pearl Earrings

It's Friday! And if you are looking for something fun to do this bank holiday weekend, I have just the job for you. Learn how to make these amazingly simple earrings by logging onto my Guest Blogpost at Appointedd.com, an online salon booking site with a fantastic blog.

If you like this let me know in the comments below and I will share more of my DIY jewellery tips with you - wow your friends with original gifts at a fraction of the high street prices!

Bisous xx

Style Files - Black on White

As much as I love colour (and you know that I do), when it comes to chic, monochrome takes the prize every time. I am kind of in love with these trousers from Zara which I bought a few months ago and had almost forgotten about. I felt it was high time to cut off the tags and take them out on a sunny Glasgow day! A few bright accessorizes keeps it feeling summer-appropriate and far from boring.

I am still loving my Barry M 'Papaya' polish on my nails - I usually change up my nail colour a couple of times a week but the staying power of these Gelly polishes is fantastic (especially for the £3.99 price tag) and the colour makes me happy! I will change them this weekend but am pretty sure it won't be long until this shade graces my digits again.

Have a sunny Thursday! Bisous xx

Blazer - Zara

Trouser - Zara (last seen here)

Vest - Warehouse

Shoes - Christian Louboutin (last seen here)

Handbag - Topshop (last seen here) (similar here)

Bracelets - ASOS (last seen here) and Accessorize

Rings - Odeil & Fleur (last seen here) and ASOS (part of set)

Triangle Necklace - Accessorize

Lips - MUA Power Pout in 'Justify'

Nails - Barry M Gelly Nail Paint in 'Papaya'

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My Fashion Cupboard's YouTube Debut!

My Fashion Cupboard is now on YouTube! Following requests to film my fashion and beauty hauls I have embarked on my YouTube journey! My debut video is a 'Products I've Used Up - Empties!' video - check it out and let me know what you think.

Many more videos to follow - hopefully my editing skills will improve!

Have a happy Tuesday!
Bisous xx

My Fashion Cupboard YouTube Debut!

Style Files - Print on Nude

The sun has finally remembered Glasgow and my Ray Bans are geting their first outting today - let's hope it's not too short lived!

Blazer - Mango (last seen here)

Printed Blouse - Next

Stud Trouser - Zara (last seen here)

Sunglasses - Ray Ban Wayfarer

Handbag - Dorothy Perkins

Bow Flats - Office

Rings (right hand) - Odeil & Fleur (last seen here)

Nails - Barry M Gelly Nail Paint in 'Papaya'

Lips - Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in 'Crush'

(N.B. This post is not sponsored)

Style Files - Minty Fresh

Following a naughty jaunt to Forever 21 on Thursday evening, I decided to build my Friday outfit around this emerald green satin camisole that I picked up there for a bargainous £6.50.  Working in an office, the trouser and blazer combo is a safe one but I always feel the need to freshen it up with a little colour. An unexpected strong lip turns heads but toned down with my simple pony tail and glasses I get away with it (I think!)

I am also loving my bucket bag by Dorothy Perkins - I had to panic buy this at 6.30am on Monday morning in Glasgow airport after the security guy broke the zip on my Guess laptop bag. But I really like it and I prefer the quality of the interior to my (much more expensive) Zara bucket bag. Successful (if unplanned) shopping trip!

Have a great weekend! Bisous xx

Blazer - Zara (last see here)

Blouse - Forever 21

Brocade Trouser - Zara (last seen here)

Bow Flats - Office

Spiked Necklace - Forever 21

Handbag - Dorothy Perkins

Bracelets - ASOS (last seen here) and Accessorize

Rings (right hand) - Odeil & Fleur (last seen here)

Glasses - Chanel (last seen here)

Nails - Barry M Gelly Nail Paint in 'Papaya'

Lips - Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in 'Crush'

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Beauty How To - Ombre Sunrise Nails

The sun may be notably absent for this time of year but wearing a 'sunrise' ombre nail almost makes up for it! Here's my easy peasy 'how to' for you to follow! And don't forget to check out my other colour combinations below for inspiration - if 'sunrise' is not your thing you could try 'sea waves' or something a little more dark and sultry - the combinations are limitless!

W7 'Hip Hop'; Barry M 'Grapefruit'; O.P.I 'A Roll in the Hague'

Here are a few more colour combinations to inspire you!

Barry M '66 Matt White; Barry M 'Blueberry', Chanel 'Blue Statin'

Barry M 'Lycee', Chanel 'Graphite', Chanel 'Peridot'

Barry M 'Lycee'; Barry M 'Papaya, Barry M 'Grapefruit'

Chanel 'Paradoxal', Chanel 'Rouge Noir', Chanel 'Vendetta'

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Style Files - China Doll

I'm a bit of a sucker for a matchy matchy trouser suit and this ceramic style print makes me feel like a veritable china doll! These pieces will look amazing on their own mixed with other wardrobe staples but I had to take the plunge and wear them together for a full-on 'I'm a little vintage tea cup' look!

My fake tan from the wedding I attended on Friday (see post here) is still hanging around (St. Tropez if you were wondering) and stopped me looking too washed out. My colour pop lipstick is a fun addition to keep the look fresh and young.

Thoughts?

Have a great week! Bisous xx

Ceramic Print Blazer - Zara

Printed Trouser - Zara

Perspex Heel Shoe - Zara (last seen here)

T-Shirt - New Look (last seen here)

Lips - Rimmel Apocalips Lip Laquer in 'Apocoliptic'

Nails (hands) - Illamasqua Nail Polish in 'Scarce'

Nails (toes) - Barry M Gelly Nail Paint in 'Green Berry'

 

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