Style 1.

Hi all,

So sorry for my ridiculous blogging hiatus! But then, life happens, what can you do?

Anyway, today I wanted to talk about some great new looks from ASOS that I personally love. This post is NOT sponsored, it is purely my own opinions. Let me know what you think!

First off, I want to admire the beauty of this coat:

I just think that the classic silhouette with the modern collar and hemline is beautiful and infinitely wearable. It’s great for chilly winter days but it is so much more aesthetically gorgeous than a ski coat, and I could see myself pairing it with a great jean, booties and statement earrings.

Another piece I love is this smock dress:

The shape of this dress seems angelic to me: I love the huge sleeves and flowy fabric,  and I think that the duck egg blue colour keeps it fresh and modern. It would look great with sheer tights, heels and some simple gold necklaces.

I also love these trousers:

I am obsessed with the dark floral, which I think makes my favorite pattern suitable for the wintry weather. With a gauzy white blouse and either flats or stilettos, I feel these are chic and fun for the coming season.

And finally, a beautiful bag:

I love this bag! I think it is perfect for practical purposes, school, work or running errands. The size of the bag allows for all of those non-essentials that we still feel we need with us, but the structured fit and warm colour give it a formal vibe. It even has a laptop pocket inside! However, my favorite part is the fanciful scallop detail on the top, which is what attracted me to the bag in the first place.

So, those are some pieces I’ve been loving at the minute. I want to hear from you, what are your must-haves this A/W?

Beauty 2.

Hey guys, at the moment I am working on a gigantic fashion post which is proving quite finicky to upload. It should be up by sometime next week. For now, though, here are some of my favorite nail polishes.

Most of the polishes are from seasonal collections and can now only be purchased through Amazon, so I will include links to similar colors if possible.

First up is OPI Pirates of the Caribbean Collection Steady as She Rose. It looks like this in my noticeably messy bottle:

It is a super pretty rose color and is perfect for Teen Vogue’s Prada nails tutorial:

http://www.teenvogue.com

I am kind of in love with the shade and it is worth getting from Amazon at $7.50 for 0.5 oz.

If you would prefer a shade that is currently in production, shoot for Essie’s Lilacism, which is not a great match, but it is close. That goes for $8.00 a pop at Ulta.

Next up, OPI’s Suzi Take the Wheel, another limited edition polish, which looks like this:

I am aware that the picture does it no justice, but it is a gorgeous gray-green color that is still available at Amazon for $7.27. For a similar shade, check out School of Hard Rocks, which is obviously not the same, but will be available for a while. That goes for $8.00 at Ulta as well.

My third pick is OPI’s Suzi Skis in the Pyrenees, an amazingly complex color that is no longer available in store.

It is super hard to see in the picture, but check out Amazon (where it goes for $5.90) for a better picture. It is difficult to tell, but it is a slightly shimmery, deep purpley charcoal color that reviewers have described as looking like ink. Trust me, it’s gorgeous. For another option, give Essie’s $8 Velvet Voyeur a try (also from Ulta).

And finally, here is a color you can still buy most places: OPI’s Do You Lilac It, a vibrant pastel purple that goes for $9.00 at Ulta. In the bottle, it looks like this:

So give these colors a go! I hope you like them as much as I did!