Top Picks from Urban Outfitter Winter Sale

Some of the most stylish glamazons are living it up on a dime. They just know how to reinvent a look with a belt or wearing their hair in another way...

Rachel Zoe.

Top Picks from Urban Outfitter Winter Sale

Pins & Needles Chiffon Button Tunic Was £45 now £30.
This tunic is right on trend for Spring/Summer '11 and its now in the sale!

Front Zip Play suit £52 now £20

This play suit will take you straight into Spring '11's Sport Luxe trend!

 

BDG Preppy Cardigan £32 now £10

Fashion for film, The famous Rouge Noir- Pulp Fiction 1994

Originally "Rouge Noir," Parisian fashion house Chanel launched a dark red and black nail color called "Vamp." It was created to be the same colour as dried blood. Originating straight off of a runway in 1994, the colour went public and on to be called one of the most in-demand products of Chanel’s history.

"if I had a penny for everyone that wanted Vamp, I'd be rich. It's literally flying out of the store. In my 11 years with Chanel, I've never seen anything like this." Chanel rep Judy Biasalli

Mia Wallace, played by Uma Thurman, the wife of mob kingpin Marsellus. With a passion for dance, and with a cigarette between her fingers and drink vanilla shake, Mia’s look was based on the Danish actress Anna Karina, who possessed an equal dark bob and sultriness. When women saw Wallace’s short dark nails, a new trend was born. It became almost impossible to find the famous hue, Chanel Rouge Noir nail vanish was an instant sell out.

Makeup look 1- A sea of Blue.

You may be aware that I am currently training to become a makeup artist, my ambition in life is to work as a fashion stylist, but as an evening hobby I thought to add more depth into the the knowledge i have in the fashion industry by getting qualified in applying makeup. I

I tend to get a bit carried away when creating a look on a client, I often disregard the appropriate look and spin into my own little world where my creative side takes over... with a lot of glitter. I wear majority black clothing, so wearing bold bright colours come second nature to me... I can see why others may tend to keep away from me and my makeup brush...

Here is one of my first looks I created on my good friend Samantha. I think she looks beautiful, the colour on the eyes mirrors well with the fuchsia pink lipstick.

I love the Turquoise blue on Sam's lovely blue eyes, Spring '11 is all about intense blue splashes in clothing, based on that I thought to bring it to the face. I added some loose glitter onto the eyes, which in fairness looking back I could have improved in certain areas. I did some corrective work on the bottom lip to give a more fuller look to match the top.

I used a Terry Foundation from Space NK which glided on Sam's face beautifully, I then used a small amount of Concealer (from my kit) to conceal the small area of dark circle around Sam's eyes. I Fished the eyeshadow of which was one by H&M called "Turquoise", then defined the lower lid with Mac "So There Jade" eye crayon.

I used Illamasqua "Eye Brow Cake" to define Sam's already perfectly groomed eyebrow's.

I finished with lining the lip with a darker shade of lip liner (from my kit) and finished the lips with Illamasqua "Welt" lipstick.

A tad of blusher (from kit) and Wala!

Braids are Back, the girlier the better.

The gorgeous Ballerina braid spotted at Erdem



Wrapped around the head, Milk maid plaits, messy braids, braids are back! Team with added embellished hair accessories, for a girly glitzy spin! Braids are here for 2011!

Eres for Longchamp!

The La Pliage bag by Eres for Longchamp, a thank you in return from Eres for designing a capsule line of bikinis. I am a huge fan of the La Pliage bag, My every day army green has my life in it!

I couldn't wait to get a glimpse of the new design!


These bags are available at Selfridges.

The sleeveless tailered jacket. Spring '11

**FASHION ALERT **The wonder piece of Spring! Invest Now!

Team with skinny jeans, black trousers, for a gorgeous evening look!
Look at high street stores such as Next and Topshop for on trend designs!

Celebrity Outfit Crush!

My first favorite of 2011!

I love this look on Whitney!  This dress is gorgeous; both the texture and bold shoulders on her teal shimmering dress are stunning. Whitney accessorized with a gold statement necklace to her fashion forward look along with a Lauren Merkin’s ‘Iris’ clutch, Her infamous high bun and nude strappy sandals completed her look.

Shoe Fetish Monday

ASOS ALLEGRA Suede Peep Toe Wedge Lace Up Boot £65



Pastel Perfection

Delicious ice-cream shades

Green Enamel Bracelet £14.99 River Island
Pastel Green Paper Bag Shorts £68 The Outnet
Models Own Nail Polish £12 ASOS
Blue Cable Knit Jumper £38 Topshop
Pink Swimsuit £125 Miu Miu

Confession's of a Want-a-holic

There is nothing wrong with having an alter ego, mine is Lauriella, and her view on life is quite different to the one she has.

So I had a thought today, "If we don’t ask we don’t get". Some how this phase makes me quite angry; why do we have to ask and be forward and pushy to get anything in life? What happened to the days when all you had to do was be determined and kind, maybe this was never the case…? I don’t know?

Recently, all I have seen is people transform, change from being trustworthy, to something quite different, and people say money is the route of all evil, funnily enough; this saying couldn’t be anymore true. This questions the want and need for all those materialistic things we desire; when one person gets something… another has to do one better. It’s not the want to have something longed for; it’s the want to be the best.

The sad thing is, and some may differ, and in a number of cases this is totally irrelevant; this is drilled into our heads from a very young age, from TV, Magazines and peer pressure, the days I sit gazing online designer stores, looking at 500 pound shoes… why is this? Is it I am attracted to the shoe, the wrapping, or just the want for people to go WOW she has Giuseppe Zanotti heels, that’s something I ask myself daily, but deep down there is a want to for that response, there must be?

I woke up this morning with a whole new view on life, (sounds incredibly cheesy, I do admit) but I did, and for that, I have added to my Resolution’s of 2011- to become less materialistic. Confession of a want-a-holic, the type that doesn’t buy but actually spends her life wanting, and driving her self utter mad to get. Is this just me?

Lauriella will live on… but only online.

I like my money right where I can see it... hanging in my closet

My Idea of finding harmony in my closet and my love life

Everyone, every year has a New Year’s resolution, if we stick to it is another thing…

By the middle of January we are back to our old ways, over indulging, in food, drink, and for me clothes!

A little test for my self… which is going to be almost impossible due to the fact my life consists of fashion; is to eat more fruit, drink more water… (Boring) and to stop the unnecessary spending on clothes, shoes and other “random stuff” that my money goes on… I have no actual evidence to what on to be fair, The latter one is probably going to be broke by half 12 today, even the word clothes sends me into a spiral of fashion appetite that needs fulfilling and the need to type in “ASOS” into my browse bar, well… I probably wouldn’t even need to type; it’s in my favourites… (You know it’s bad when the delivery guy knows you by first name) Opps.

Clutter, that’s the only setback to having far to much clothes, When you are a neat freak and have a wardrobe half the size for the amount of clothes you have, the neatness, isn’t neat anymore. It lingers on beds, dressing tables, door handles and mirrors. So revising my new year’s resolution on writing this, I have now decided, we can have more clothes; (Because really it’s never going to work, if you love fashion) we just need to have the practical equipment to keep them in order, to be exact “A Wardrobe Utopia” -a secret place to store my treasure.

So starting by a wardrobe cleanse, a Carrie Bradshaw cleanse as I call it, with colour co-ordination categorised attire, and a lighted shoe ledge to display my collection of heels… with crystal glass mirrors and a white leather stool on top of the thick shag carpet, beneath. “My Boudoir”

There he is, he attempts to walk in, well only to the door, he knows wearing black polished brogues, and walking on my carpet, doesn't go down well, so he stands there, in his tailored suit, leaning his tanned head of thick dark hair against my glossy white panelled door. While strapping up my new Christian Louboutin heels; in his deep manly tone he speaks “Dinner is booked for half 8, Darling”. I grab my matching LB Clutch and apply once again my mademoiselle lipstick, a quick twirl of approval from the mirror, I dash out the door flicking my hair Effortlessly. Perfect.

I got "carried" away there, sorry! Get it? Poor Joke…

(Real world – I run back because I probably left the hair straightener’s on)

And there we have it my New Year’s Resolution; my ideal of wardrobe heaven, with a tad of masculinity. Once the wardrobe is fully functional, then I can set my goal on finding my Mr Big.

Good Luck for 2011 and all your aspirations!



Pop Bakery!

 I am in love with these Pop Cakes from Pop Bakery!

I can't wait for the weekend to pop down to their amazing store and check out the gorgeous selection for my self!... My mouth is watering looking at these amazing pictures I found on their website! Check them out below http://www.popbakery.co.uk/

Shoe Fetish Wednesday!

These Dvea patent-leather platform sandals by Versace, will break the bank at £675, but are utterly glorious, with the sculptural coloured leather platform and lilac patent straps, this style and colour are big for Summer 2011, you will see many versions on the high street hitting the shelfs very soon. 

Be ahead of the trend and invest in a pair early! Think Kurt Geiger,Topshop, River Island and Aldo for inspiration.

DollyDust is back...2011.

Welcome Back!

I do apologise for my lack of posts over the Christmas period, I have been without a laptop or computer while away in a sub tropical climate of Costa Adeje!, major SAD Syndrome has now kicked in as I am back to work, and the depressing over kill of Christmas decorations has finally been put to rest (Though the chocolates are lingering around the office)... And I must admit the atmosphere is pretty dire.


I hope you all had a fabulous festive season, and I hope this New Year brings you all lots of Happiness and Joy! New ideas, goals, and inspirations to think about, not forgetting your NEW YEARS RESOLUTION, Me- to get a fashion job, work hard until I do, and see my old Friends more. Whats yours?


I am pretty behind on my fashion thoughts, (Still getting over holiday mode and a drizzly nose- Sorry) So I will be doing my weekly research of fashion over the next few days and hopefully give you all some insight later in the week...Thought one word... STACKED HEELS, Have you seen the PRADA ones? Sigh....

I thought I would share some photos of my Holiday, maybe not the best thing on these London Cold afternoons but Hey Ho... Something to look at... plus the scenery is pretty cool! Costa Adeje, Playa Del Duque Teneife. Enjoy! 

The Fish Pedicure (It does not hurt!) More like thousands of bubbles around your feet...

Curly Sue

Happy New Year

 The Best Ice Cream I found Lemon and Chocolate Double Scoop!

Pretty Sunset over Del Duque Beach

 View from the room

 

High Street Bargins, H&M Dress above, Satin Beige trousers Miss Selfridge!

Enjoy the rest of your day, Bloggers x

Burlesque you say? Isn’t that where the women flaunt their lady bits?

Burlesque you say? Isn’t that where the women flaunt their lady bits?

Vintage Glamour has come back into the club scene with the effect of “Burlesque” you have more than likely seen the film reviews and adverts for the film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher everywhere, this rise in the fascination for Burlesque clubs and desiring lust to release your inner womanliness with the added delights of nipple tassels and gorgeous lingerie is making women look twice… not only can it bring personal confidence, it also promotes that women are beautiful in every way… plus the outfits are pretty special too…

The foremost importance to being a burlesque performer is having no rules, no conforming to conventional dance routines, a burlesque performer can be an individual, dance to the music and tell a story in her own personal way.

Three years ago, people would never have even heard of the word “Burlesque” But the appeal for it around the world… especially seen in London where I live… is huge… Dance studios now offer classes for women to release there inner gorgeousness and the huge appeal for Men and Women to visit clubs such as Proud Cabaret in London.

I am a huge fan of Dita Von Teese, I think she is absolutely gorgeous, and the fact that she does all her own makeup and styling her self… amazes me… I find her a true inspiration for women.

My view on Burlesque? I love it, I think it’s classy and spectacular; I enjoy the idea of being sensual through dance, and the added bonus of gorgeous clothes and vintage makeup, However a lot of people would disagree, and I can see reason in this, Burlesque isn’t for everybody, some people may find it to risqué, but for me, and for many women (and men unsurprisingly) it’s a fantastic way to promote the absolute gorgeousness of a women… and for me that’s something to be Proud of.

A few little pictures for you all to dribble over!... Enjoy!