winter blues...

I've tried hard to keep up to date with this blog but recently i've felt so uninspired, I don't know maybe its just the weather? Certainly not the time of the year as christmas is my favourite! Reminding me a lot of christmas is a model i made for a recent project, a lot like paper snowflakes i would make when i was little.

Derived from the word "pierced" i created a concept model that created an atmosphere with shadow and light. I designed and drew a lace like pattern on illustrator to form the outer shell. Then with the use of light at different angles that would mimic different intervals within the day, patterns would be cast out over the space.

Glossybox - September

The London Edition

Elizabeth Arden - Untold

Eyelure - Pre-glued eyelashes

Toni & Guy - Classic shine & gloss serum

Be a bombshell - Onyx eye liner

Dr Lipp - Original nipple balm for lips

Have to admit when i saw this i was excited by the packaging, who doesn't like a bit of gold? Then realising it was an Elizabeth Arden fragrance slightly dubious. Don't get me wrong i am a massive fan of some of her products! the eight hour balm is a god send! But fragrance wise, well lets just say retirement home-esk; wrong again! I was pleasantly surprised that it had a very modern and fruity scent that rivals such popular perfumes like Miss Dior & Marc Jacobs, i'm still not sure if its enough to convert me but this sample is an ideal handbag freshen up!

The Be a Bombshell eye liner is also a new product to me, uncapped it resembles a black marker, and so does its stroke. A clean precision line with a sheen that "will last all day" i'm quite a skeptic to the last all day line so i applied a rich oil based cream over the top (guaranteed to shift it) i rubbed it into my skin till almost dry and the liner hasn't budged one bit! safe to say that this will be a re-buy!

Everything else in my box I own or have tried before, but are a welcome addition to my make up bag! The Pre-glued eyelashes i still glue, just to save the eventual drama of half my eyelash hanging off of being faced with a windy day and having my eyes stripped bare; not a good look! The Dr Lipp original balm is a perfect day to day basic! a bit of gloss, sheen and the winner for me it doesn't go tacky or dry up! This was my first glossybox and i feel fully satisfied with what i've received i'm looking forward to next months already!

Fashion Lookout

One thing i'm really developing a taste for this season is the leather cut out boots! I wasn't too sure on them at first but the more i see them the more i want need a pair! Topshop stock the nicest i've seen so far, however theres just one little niggle; the heel! I'm fairly tall, 5ft8 or somewhere on the way up to 5ft9 and for a casual look i do prefer a flat simply because i have my head in the clouds anyway without the addition of a heel. I also am a size 7 in shoes and often feel these kind of shoes make my feet look massive, so another issue i feel the need to combat. So i am currently on the hunt for an equally nice pair in a flat... so far no luck! Anyone found a flat? i'd love to know. If not and you feel the same check back as i won't be beaten!

Lust//Must #2

Lust/Must is a topic that is on my mind constantly. If only i had a mass of disposable income! I think this small selection is nothing extravagant, it's purely a case of the more you have the more you want. But who can resist a heavy embelished garment? I think it particularly fits in with the punk/grunge style this season but with more of a girly edge, perfect for me really! To be honest anything with sequins just dazzles me and thats often the case with the price too! This skirt is unfortunately no exception and i really can't make up my mind; but with finding myself viewing it that often it's in the top site history of my mac, i have a feeling it'll be on its way soon.

At the other end of the spectrum the Warehouse zip cocoon coat is currently on sale at under 50% off on Asos! I really like the coatigan/oversized style and it's something different from what i already own, which is often a must now as i don't know how many coats one person can own! Again this coat is very on trend with its oversized mannish cuts which is why i don't understand the price cut but i'm certainly not going to argue!

Shopping Haul #1

High waisted jeggings: Topshop

Neoprene zip sweat: Topshop 

Jumper: Zara
T shirt: Ebay

Rings: Zara

Bow ballerinas: H&M

Dancing shoes: AA

Burn out t shirt: H&M

Jacquard print leggings: River Island

Zebra print jumper: H&M

Maybelline falsies mascara

OPI San Francisco

W7 eyebrow pencil

I always seem to spend so much more money around this time of the year than any other and it's not because of christmas! I just cant resist jumpers, coats and thick knit scarves; my student loan is going to be a welcome addition this month! But who can resist a good deal? 

I got my Topshop neoprene jumper in the sale on there website, personally i don't see why it's in the sale especially at this time but i'm not complaining! Surprise, surprise another jumper this time from Zara, I had a gift card from January this year that i had completely forgotten about and i cant resist mesh inserts; the style of it is still very subtle, a lot like the trending burn out tees. As for shoes... These dancing shoes from American Apparel are what i have been stalking the postman for. I have to admit when they first came i was a little worried because they looked huge! i felt like coco the clown but the 100% look better on your feet with an outfit, i also bought the lacey laces one set dark and one light to change the look with different outfits. The standard laces are still fine but i really think these give them a bit more edge!

Finally my make up bag top up, i always get a lot of questions about what i use on my eyebrows and i have to admit that i seem to find the cheaper the product the better it lasts! crazy i know because everything else i own is the opposite but i've tried all the palettes and powders and honestly in my opinion nothing beats your run of the mill eyebrow pencil! BUT IT HAS TO BE SHARP. I like precision neat eyebrows with a sharp finish then i'll use a brow brush to soften the appearance the good thing about this pencil it has a little brush on the end and one final little tip my eyebrows are naturally black/an extremely dark brown, i personally would never use a black pencil its to harsh and become the focus point of your face, use a dark brown.

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I think in total over the years i have made 4, possibly 5 blogs .... maybe more who knows! and all of them stop at the same point. But with a new focus and direction in life I'm hoping i have the willpower to develop this blog into somewhat of an achievement of my personal journeys if nothing else! Live Laugh Lavish is a name derived from what i want to blog about, interior design, lifestyle, beauty & whatever else may come my way! watch this space.