Nudes to me scream glamour and
sophistication. From smouldering sexy to pretty girl next door, they have
the power to tie together almost every look imaginable with total
class. For me, nudes are my safety zone, they're what I
fall back on when I'm lacking imagination but want to look good. Be it a
fashion item or makeup, I probably don't go a
day without throwing in a nude and these are the ones I've been
loving at the moment...
Necklace,
ASOS - I'm not really a big jewellery wearer, I always
feel a bit OTT when I'm draped in jewels but, if I'm going to wear anything
it's a necklace. I think there's some beautiful statement pieces available
today, and although I love a statement necklace, I fell in love when I saw
this. It's a delicate, lightweight necklace that sits just below
that holey bit on the neck (the bit where they'd be an Adams apple if
you were a man). It's really easy and comfortable to wear and adds a touch
of femininity to any outfit.
Bow, ASOS - I
have a split personality when it comes to fashion, one day I'll crave glamorous, womanly
clothing and then others the little girl inside me screams for all things
cute and girly and as you can probably tell, this one is for the
latter. I normally wear it on top of a pony tail or I'll take the top
section of hair and slide in the back, much like a Zooey
Deschanel hair do... It's really easy to clip in and it stays put all
day without feeling like it's going to fall out (urgh, I hate that!). A fun
little addition to any girl’s accessories collection.
Sunglasses, ASOS
- Now these have quite a lot of hate towards them, not by me, but by my
friends and family (especially my boyfriend). It seems every time I wear them I
get told I look like an elderly woman or streams of mocking laughter, but this
hasn't deterred me. I love these glasses, I love the vintage cat flick shape
and the fact that the frames look a bit like frosted glass rather than the
typical opaque, shiny finish you see on other sunglasses. This summer I'll be
wearing them with bride, despite what everyone else might think...
Revlon Colorburst
Matte Balm, Complex - These are the newest edition in the Revlon Colorburst
family, they're the same kind of deal as the others except they're matte which
means you get a more pigmented, opaque veil of colour with more staying
power. Although they have some beautiful bright shades, at the
time I was set on a matte nude and discovered Complex which is a
peachy nude. It glides on the lip like velvet and feels really nourishing but
it DOES begin to flake after a few hours so I like to dap a bit on the lip
and then blend it in with my finger, which acts more a like a stain than a
lipstick. It's not your typical matte as it isn’t completely flat, it has
almost undetectable shimmer running through to give the lip a bit more life.
The only thing I don't like it the trade mark scent of the Colorburts
products, it's like a really strong menthol smell, a bit
like smearing a Polo on your lips...
M.A.C, Patisserie - I
don't really feel I need to explain why I love this so much, it's a much
loved product by the beauty community and has many reviews on it so you're
probably all sick of hearing about it. For me it's just the most perfect, it
goes with any look and enhances the natural lip, making them look nourished and
kissable. It is without a doubt one of my staple lip products and will be for a
very long time.
Heeled Sandal, ASOS -
Summer footwear is kind of a pain in the arse for me, flat sandals make my feet
look ginormous, wedges make me feel clumsy and heels make me feel too dressy
but these are my perfect summer shoe. They have a slight heel which gives the
foot a sex shape but they still have a really nice, casual feel to them. The
strap rests just on the ankle bone and has an adjustable band so it fits
perfectly for you and they DON'T make your ankles look enormous! They're really
comfortable to wear and go with just about anything, a real summer staple.
Thanks for reading x