It's A Neon Summer.

One of the biggest trends this summer is neon colours and I have to say as I do with many of summer 2013's trends, I love it. If it's done right then it's fabulous and adds something eye-catching and fun to a plain, boring outfit; That's my favourite way to style neon instead of piling lots of different neon colours into one outfit- I think that's a little bit too much and can look tacky. Zara is stocking some amazing neon pieces this season as are many of the high street stores however Zara's summer stock is just amazing; as Victoria BakerHarber tweeted a few days ago 'Is Zara just not the best thing that has ever happened to Fashion?' - completely agree!

My favourite colour this summer is neon yellow. Although it really is an 'out there' colour, I think incorporating it into a neutral outfit is just fabulous. My favourite way to do this is with accessories especially a bag. The neon yellow bag Michael Kors has brought out this summer is just to die for and Zara are doing many similar style bags that colour on the slightly cheaper side. Yellow is not the only neon Zara are stocking this summer, I picked up a stunning electric/neon blue bag with cream straps which I am looking forward to wearing this summer.

What are your favourite summer trends and how are you wearing them? Let me know in the comments and send me links to your posts.

Need to pick this up!!

Met Ball 2013

It was a very unique choice of theme at this years Met Ball as the guests were asked to go punk. However, I think it was brilliant to see how everyone was styled especially the guests who would usually be seen in more feminine outfits. There were some fabulous looks and I think this is one of my favourite Met Gala's yet.

Here are some of my favourite looks...

Alexa Chung looks fabulous in this gothic dress and matched the punk theme perfectly. The shoes are gorgeous and I love the way there's so  little detail on them compared to the dress which is very detailed- nice contrast.

In my opinion, Jessica Alba always looks amazing; She's one of those people who could go out in a bin bag and you wouldn't even notice because of how beautiful she is. However, I do love this dress and I think she pulls it off fabulously. I like the way it's floor length but then there are slits near the top so she's showing off skin without wearing a skimpy dress.

Cara never fails to amaze me with her red carpet looks. She always looks amazing and does everything right. Cara's wearing head to toe Burberry and Burberry's new season pieces were seen a lot on the guests at this years Met Ball.

Oh Miranda. Miranda Kerr is so stunning and her dress sense just adds to it. This Michael Kors dress is fabulous and no one could pull it off like Miranda does. She also added this spiked Christian Louboutin clutch which made her outfit even more 'punky'. LOVE.

How can you not love Sarah Jessica Parker? She is so much like Carrie Bradshaw  who she plays it's unbelievable. She's never afraid to go all out there with her outfits especially her red carpet ones. This Giles Deacon dress is so stunning and she wears it fabulously and to give her outfit that punk edge she added these tartan over-the-knee boots and this fabulous Philip Treacy Mohican headpiece.

Sienna Miller is again dressed in full Burberry and she looks gorgeous. The dress alone is beautiful but not at all taking to the Punk theme but adding the studded jacket and studded headband made it take to the theme perfectly. She looks so stunning and I just adore this look.

Let me know what your favourite looks of this years Met Ball are in the comments!

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Brian Lichtenberg

Brian Litchenberg is a fabulous designer who is not so big in the world of fashion yet but inputs some genius ideas into it. His designs are ever so simple but look amazing however they are printed onto clothing. Litchenberg plays on the logos of iconic fashion houses like Céline (Féline), Hermès (Homiès), Bucci (Gucci) and Balmain (Ballin); This may not appeal to some but I think it's brilliant and such a clever way to create playful pieces of clothing. Since Litchenberg's clothing has been seen on Rihanna, Cara Delevingne, Jourdan Dunn and many other people who are hugely looked up to in the fashion world, he has started to gain a lot more publicity. Next season, his designs are going to be sold in huge retailers like Harvey Nichols and Lane Crawford.

I do not yet own anything by Brian Litchenberg as it is rather expensive but I spend a lot of my time browsing their website deciding what is definitely getting bought when I have some money for luxuries but for now, I shall have to carry on being very jealous of anyone who owns something by him as there is not one piece of clothing by Litchenberg I do not like. Hopefully this brand is going to keep on getting more publicity and get bigger and better (if that's possible)!

Jourdan Dunn in the 'Homies' Hoodie.

Jasmine Tookes looking hot in this lilac 'Ballin' jumper.

Rihanna looking amazing as usual in the 'Homies Graffiti' Jumper.

Cara in the 'Bucci' tee which she has been caught wearing numerous amounts of times.

Khloe Kardashian in the 'Homies' tee.

Rihanna again looking unreal in the 'Homies'  jumper.

Hayden Williams.

Hayden Williams is an upcoming artist who sketches celebrity's, models and fashion icons. He posts all of his work on Instagram and that's how he is becoming known; I've followed him since he only had a couple of hundred followers and now he has over 300 thousand - it's amazing what social networking can do these days. He has recently been noticed by the public eye because of his illustrations of Beyonce which really are amazing and I'm so glad people are actually starting to see his work and how much talent he has.

His drawings are not as you would expect and look cartoonish in a way however they're so easily recognisable and portray whoever he is drawing immaculately. Beyonce herself actually re-posted Hayden's illustration of her onto her own Instagram which when I saw it I was very excited about. Hayden is only 21 and is doing exactly as it says on his Instagram bio 'Conquering the world one fashion sketch at a time...' I can see him playing a huge role in the fashion world and he's already massive in the social networking side of it. I love seeing new work of his come up on my Instagram feed and I've never just scrolled past without looking at the detail in it. He is unbelievable.

Here are some of my favourite sketches of his-

Beyonce Mrs. Carter World Tour Collection

Oscars 2013 Couture

Kendall & Kylie

Kim & Kanye

Breakfast at Tiffanys

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Topshop Cut Out Platforms

I'm really sorry I've not been posting for a while I've just been really caught up with my school work which obviously comes first. Anyway, I made a little purchase in Topshop. I went to have a look at all the shops summer stock but 'just looking' never seems to work for me. When I went into Topshop I saw these gorgeous shoes and I just could not resist. They're such a different pair of shoes and they were right up my street. Even though they're rather high, they're really easy to walk in which is always a plus! They also did these in lots of different colours; Some were neutral colours and some were neon. There was a neon blue pair which I'm going to have to pick up for summer as that colour is very in for summer and is my favourite colour aswell.

Let me know what you think of these shoes in the comments below.
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OOTD 15/02/13

Here's what I wore for a casual meal with some of my friends. It was quite exciting to be able to go out without a coat as it is getting a little bit warmer now. There isn't really much to say about this outfit; It wasn't planned just something I put together.

Blouse- Topshop
Blazer- Zara
Jeans- Zara
Bag- River Island
Shoes- MissGuided
Scarf- Brands at Topshop on Oxford Street
Watch- MK

Details


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Oscar de la Renta Spring/Summer Collection 2013

The Oscar de la Renta spring/summer collection is absolutely stunning. It's so chic and there are so many unique pieces in it. When I first saw it my jaw actually dropped; It is just unreal. The fall collection is also beautiful but the spring/summer collection just blew me away. I am amazed by how many trends and styles they have fitted into one collection. This is definitely one of my favourite shows I have seen so far.

Each one of these looks is so chic yet so different to one another. The far left look is ever so elegant but the dots on it make it also edgey. The look in the middle is so classy because of the length of the dress and the lace. The far right look is just amazing; It is definitely one of my favourite looks in the whole collection as I adore fur and the fur on this is just fabulous,  the dress itself is so unique-I've never seen anything like it, the detail in the middle is stunning and they really could not have picked a better person to model it then Cara Delevingne! Each one of these looks is so different yet they're all the same colour of this gorgeous hot pink which I am sure is going to be HUGE this summer.

Each one of these looks are so classy and elegant. These looks are following the minimalistic trend immaculately. I can imagine that these dresses are going to be seen on many celebritys on the red carpet.   

The first thing that comes into my head when I hear the word spring is pastels. They're such a classic for spring and Oscar de la Renta does them fabulously. I love the fact that there is florals in these looks aswell. They are beyond perfect for spring.

These designs are so gorgeous and classy. These are taking workwear to the next level and I think many fashionista's work/formal wear will be very inspired by these looks.

Ah, how I love nudes. Nude tones are perfect for anything and everything and Oscar de la Renta styles them amazingly especially in these looks. He's come up with a lot of dresses like the one on the far right and personally I think they are stunning. The shape of them is gorgeous and so figure flattering.

THIS IS JUST TOO CUTE. How adorable please? I would love to see this show it would just be so cute. The Oscar de la Renta kids collection is gorgeous. When I'm older and have kids this is where I'll be buying there clothes from!!! I would probably wear some of this myself to be honest. They've used so many on trend colours and styles and it's just amazing.

The hair for the show is fabulous. Just like the collection, it is so unique and fun! I think the hair is a really important feature on the catwalk as it sort of sets the vibe for the whole show.

I hope you've enjoyed this post. Let me know what you think of the Oscar de la Renta Spring/Summer Collection in the comments. I have a feeling there's going to be a lot more posts coming up like this as there are so many collections I'm loving at New York Fashion Week and I'm sure they'll be many more in the upcoming fashion weeks.

Rebecca Minkoff Ready-to-Wear Collection

As I'm sure you all know, New York fashion week has been taking place since last Thursday and there has been some stunning pieces by some amazing designers, Rebecca Minkoff being one of them. Rebecca Minkoff is one of my favourite designers and always comes up with some fabulous designs. I've been ill for the last couple of days and stuck on the couch with my iPad and MacBook so I've had lots of time to watch the shows and see the designs and Rebecca Minkoff's ready-to-wear collection has really caught my eye and there is some beautiful pieces. Here's some of my favourites...

The Spring/Summer Collection

The Spring Collection of Rebecca Minkoff is absolutley gorgeous. She always comes up with something so unique and it was no different this time round. This years spring collection is full of prints and very futuristic styled.

This print is very popular in the spring collection. I've seen a lot of this blue on the catwalk and I'm sure will be seeing much more of it in upcoming fashion weeks & events.

This print is definitely a favourite of mine out of the many I have seen at NYFW. The detail in it is just beautiful and very minimalist (which I'm sure you all know that I love).

This look is just stunning. The print on the trousers are gorgeous and I love the fading out of it at the bottom. I also love the fit of the shirt and the sleeve length on it; I can imagine this style of shirt will be huge this summer.

The Fall/Winter Collection

This collection is all about bold colours, mixing patterns and layering. It's bright, sophisticated and grungy. What's not to love?

These outfits are all about layers and lots of them; I think that's key for next autumn/winter- lots of layering.I love the way lots of different shapes and colours have been put together. These remind me of those outfits that looked 'thrown on' but are still amazing. 

These two looks are just amazing. I love the fact she's bringing bright colours that would usually be summer colours into the winter and the dresses themselves are just stunning.

Again, this is showing an idea of layering. Gilets are also really in at the moment and I think the brown leather is a really nice touch. 

I absoloutley adore this look. This grey is so in right now and I can see it staying in for a while. The leather detail around the jacket is also fabulous and the fur on the hood is just the finishing touch to an amazing jacket.

Let me know what you think of Rebecca Minkoff's ready-to-wear collection and what collections your loving at the moment?

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Grammys AND the Baftas 2013

The Grammys and the Baftas on the same night? Hell yeah. Last night was the Grammys held in Los Angeles and the BAFTA's held in London; I thought it was a bit much to do seperate posts and thought why not put them into one post? So here are some of my favourite looks from both of these fabulous events...

Wow, how gorgeous does Karlie Kloss look in this Michael Kors dress? So different from her normal looks but yet she looks fabulous. It's nice to see a change from a floor length dress and a more spring/summer dress.

There was a lot of black on the red carpet last night but Laura Bailey wore this stunning coral floor length dress and made it a bit more formal with this jewlled clutch. 

This is probably my favourite look out of everyone. So simple yet so effective and ever so elegant. Alicia Vikander this stunning swedish model looked fabulous in this Dior dress. The dip hem is such a classic touch and the cut out back detail gives an edge to the dress. Adding a red lip and the simple hair really is just the finishing touch to this outfit and I wouldn't of done it differently myself. Absoloutely no criticism for this look. 

I think it was really brave of Jennifer Lawrence to pair this jacket with such a bold dress but it did pull off. This Dior Haute Couture dress is stunning and very feminine. However, the jacket is rather masculine which is very on trend at the moment so pairing them both together was a major risk but it was defintely worth it as she looks amazing. Her hair is also fabulous with the sort of  'wet look style' which is very on trend this Summer.

How hot is Rhianna please? RED HOT. Wow, she is just amazing. When I first saw this picture, I had to wipe my eyes to make sure I wasn't seeing things. She just looks unreal. The red really compliments her skin tone and the fit of the dress is just fabulous. Her lips match her dress perfectly and her ever changing hair colour is gorgeous and very on trend for this summer. I think this colour could be like her 'Rhianna red' and maybe even get a new hair dye made out of it as I can see a lot of girls taking inspiration from this gorgeous hair colour and style. Rhianna you amazing woman.

 I hope you've all enjoyed this post and let me know what your favourite looks from the Grammys or BAFTA's are.

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Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer Review

I have been looking for a new concealer for a while now after my Bobbi Brown one ran out and when I was at the Laura Mercier counter in John Lewis, this one seemed perfect. The sales assistant was very helpful and seemed to have a lot of faith in this product. I am very impressed with this concealer and it is exactly as the sales assistant said amazing! It covers up any imperfections really well and I've had a lot of comments on how nice my skin looks since I've started wearing it. The texture is also lovely and makes my skin feel really smooth.

There are a range of different shades you can get the concealer in and I was recommended the shade SC-3 which was matched perfectly for my skin tone. They also sold another skin tone which was more for the under eyes but I wanted a concealer more for imperfections and this one also works for under eyes. It was rather expensive at the price of £26 but it was definitely worth it and I don't mind splashing out on something that I will use a lot and works well.

I definitely recommend this concealer and I think it would work for anyone and anything! Let me know in the comments what concealer you're using at the moment.
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