The Fashion Season: beauty

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Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Into the Closet: January

CLOSET.

i. Neon dip hem skirt- Topshop- Sale £7.00- similar here

ii. "H" initial necklace- Primark- £1.50

iii. Side split nautical maxi skirt- Primark- £12.00

iii. Petite purple flecked roll sleeve dress- Topshop- £18.00- similar here

iiii. Blue crinkle style maxi skirt- Primark- £8.00

BEAUTY BOX.

i. ELF hoard: Powder brush- £3.75/ Studio mineral powder brush- £3.75/ Fan brush £1.50/ Eyeshadow brush £1.50/ Nail polish in "Nude" £1.00/ Studio eyebrow kit in "Dark" £3.75- ELF website

ii. ELF nail polishes £1.00 each "Dark navy" "Nude" "Smokin' hot" "Matte finisher" "Metal madness" -ELF website

iii. Botanics Super Balm- £3.99- Boots / Lee Stafford Hair Growth Treatment- £7.99- Boots/ Origins super spot serum- £9.00- Outlet store/ Ponds Hydronourishing Cream- £4.49- Superdrug

iiii. MAC eyeshadow in "Short Shorts" (Frost)- £7.00- outlet store/ ELF eyelid primer in "Sheer"- £1.50- ELF website

LIFE.

i. Taking too many photo's of my kitten whilst enjoying my home comforts!

ii. Indulging in many a Krispy Kreme after sneaking home from University to see my parents for a weekend.

iii. Books I'm currently reading for the English side of my degree: Trumpet, Oroonoko, The Restoration Comedies, Roxana, Gullivers Travels, Empire Writing. If you're interested in true life reads then check out Trumpet for a great fictional account based on the life of Billy Tipton (a male Jazz musician who was discovered to be a woman at death). If you're in for some bawdy comedy however, the restoration comedies are hilarious- who knew 17th century ladies and gents were doing so much bed- hopping?!

iiii. The ELF nude nail colour that I got ALOT of compliments on this month.

Although hit and miss, when the ELF nail polishes are true to form they are great for me as they don't budge even when I'm at work and spraying perfume continously; other brands including Chanel and Dior rub off at the first spray due to the condensed alcohol in the fragrances.

v. Alongside the stack from Uni, I'm loving reading Peter Pan by J. M Barrie.

Peter Pan is my favourite Disney film, and reading the real story is like rediscovering my Childhood imagination. I know Cath Kidston does a copy of this story also, so if you're looking for any gift ideas for Valentines I completely recommend this book!

vi. As part of my ploy to put on weight I've stocked up on the ever so nutritious complan; it not only tastes amazing when added to hot milk but it has loads of vitamins and minerals in so I'm going to be one healthy lady.

Wednesday, 23 January 2013

Perfume Dupes #1

Working in Fragrance definitely has a few perks, one of which I am eager to share with you all- the dupes.

The myths that celebrity perfumes are a complete waste of time, and that cheaper options always equal to nothing on your skin, are exactly that- myths.

To ensure the quality of a perfume buy it from a good store- simple. To ensure the fragrance is long lasting and smells beautiful on the skin, try it on and walk away.

(EDP in theory lasts longer than EDT but again it is a matter of personal matching)

In this series I'll advise you on cheaper options for some top end favourites as this is the question I'm always being asked.

Although I've worked in fragrance for years and completed many an exam on the topic (yawn!) it still is a matter of opinion, so if you are interested in any of the below recommendations remember to try before you buy just to be sure!

Let me know what your thoughts are on this series and if it's helped any of you save some hard-earned pennies!

So...

1. Gucci "Rush">> Tulisa "The Female Boss"

30ml EDT £36.50>> 50ml EDP £11.99

2. Armani "Diamonds">> Steps "Guilty Pleasure"

30ml EDP £36.50>> 100ml EDT £9.99

3. Diesel "Loverdose">> TOWIE "Love Addict"

30ml EDP £28.99>> 100ml EDT £9.99

4. Narciso Rodriguez "For Her">> Sarah Jessica Parker "Lovely"

50ml EDP £55.99>> 30ml EDP £24.50

& One for the boys...

1. Paco Rabanne "One Million">> Voi "Voi Jeans"

50ml EDT £37.99>> 100ml EDT £9.99

[All prices are correct when this post is published; they can fluctuate. All prices are from The Fragrance Shop except Narcisco Rodriguez which is from The Perfume Shop]

Friday, 21 December 2012

Liebster Award

I'm very happy to announce that The Fashion Season has been nominated for the Liebster award: thank you "As the Sakura falls" I really appreciate it!

The Liebster blogging award is given to those upcoming bloggers with less than 200 followers in attempt to recognise their hard work, and promote new blogs.

The rules of the award are as follows...

1. The nominated blogger has to share 11 things about themselves.

2. They also need to answer the set of 11 questions given to them by the person who nominated them.

3. Then they must nominate 11 blogs within the criteria.

4. And write 11 questions for them.

5. You should always follow the blog that gave you the award and those you are nominating also.

6. And, of course, let them know you are giving them the award!

My 11 "things":

1. I work in a perfume shop so have my head filled with fragrance notes and brand heritage on a daily basis.

2. I have the moodiest cat in the world, ironically named "Grace"

3. I love John Hughes films

4. I study American Studies and English in University

5. I started my blog as a path to promoting healthy body images: it's all about dressing yourself comfortably and fashionably.

6. I continuously watch TEDtalks on the internet, my dream is to go to a Conference

7. I think Audrey Hepburn was one of the most beautiful women in the world

8. I eat too many Mini Cheddars

9. I'm allergic to fruit

10. I used to be an Agoraphobic.

11. I went to South America and climbed Machu Picchu!

The Q's given to me:

1.What’s your greatest blogging achievement?

Working out how to take the borders off my photos on Blogger, it seriously took me about a week to get the coding right!

2.Were your friends cool with you blogging?

Not many know about it to be honest, my friends that do know support me but aren't interested in blogs the way I am. My boyfriend is the most supportive.

3. What was your first post about?

My first ever post was about the box sleeved tees you see everywhere now (ie. "GEEK" in Topshop) I wrote it about five months ago and deleted that blog and started again, silly now everyone wears them!

4. Why did you write that first post? What got you into blogging?

I was inspired by how much I discovered from blogs and how hooked I became on them. Also I saw a possibility; using my blog as a platform to help those who don't know how to dress, and those with poor body image. There are many who look at photos of bloggers in Dolce & Gabbana dresses and can't understand the bottom from the top, or how that translates into what they can wear/ can afford, and so they move away from blogging as they feel it isn't for them. I aim to make fashion accessible.

5. What is the biggest drawback of blogging?

Not getting my uni work done!

6. Why did you name your blog what you named it?

Because I thought it summed up what I was aiming to portray: the season made simple!

7. What is your dream career?

To be honest I don't really know, probably something in education or mental health. I'm all for helping to nurture greatness and self confidence: how does that translate into fashion? You'll be surprised how much good fitting, well priced clothes can lift you up!

8. Did you enjoy High School?

Yes although it was an all girls school, bitchy.

9. What’s top of your Christmas List?

Dior 'Touch of Blush'!

10. Where would your ideal home be located?

Right now? New York!

11. What’s your ultimate aim with your blog?

To help one person dress comfortably, confidently and on trend- and not for the price of my left leg.

My Nominations:

Me, Myself & Polish

My Fashion Trendencies

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