Matches Fashion Style Boards

Hey all, 

I absolutely adore online shopping, possibly even more than shopping in stores. There is something marvellous about being able to max out your credit card whilst still in pyjamas (I don't max it out often, I swear!). This being the case, when I was contacted to do a post on Matches Fashion - I couldn't resist. 

This is not a sponsored post, I just wanted to share this pretty nifty site with you! 

What Is Matches Fashion? 

An online shopping destination for both men and women which boasts brands such as: Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Chloe, Lanvin, Missioni and many more! It could be compared to Net a Porter, but is easier to navigate. 

The prices are better than what is found in-store, so it is really a great option if you want an investment piece. Sales are also very common. 

Style Boards 

I don't need an excuse to play with style boards, and Pinterest is one of my favourite past times - but I created three style boards to show you. All three represent my personal style and are of items found on Matches Fashion. 

Look 1 

Alexander McQueen Victorian Lace Jacquard Knit Dress - $1, 964

Alexander McQueen Water Snake Moulded Clutch - $1, 505

Eddie Borgo Gold Cone Bracelet - $524

Gianvito Rossi Suede Fringe Edge Shoes - $543 

Look 2

Diane Von Furstenburg New Della Dress - $465

Mulberry Clover Charm Cuff - $194

Sophie Hume Zip Top Shopper Bag - $737

Tory Burch Classic Reva Ballet Shoes - $227

Diane Von Furstenburg Rory Ankle Boots - $349

Look 3

Colette by Colette Dinnigan Oscar Half Sleeve Dress - $453

Shourouk Leimotive Icon Necklace - $285

3.1 Phillip Lim 31 Minute Clutch Bag - $356

Charlotte Olympia Ava Flower-Print Pumps - $666

Now, I wouldn't usually spend this much on day-to-day looks, but this site is great to pick up some investment pieces here and there. And I am definitely eyeing off the green Alexander McQueen clutch! 

Do you believe in buying investment pieces? Why/why not? 

Hope you all have a great afternoon! xx

Style Envy: Ellen Degeneres

Hey all, 

This woman is amazing. She's funny (read: hilarious), caring and powerful all at the same time. She is a true public figure, and although her style isn't something that is for me personally, I still think that it is beyond amazing. 

Ellen's love for menswear was apparent long before it became 'cool', and although she has had some fashion faux pas along the way - she has definitely developed a look that is iconic. She power dresses like nobody else; and frankly, wears mens clothing better than most men. 

She is one of those people you look at in awe, saying "how on earth does she do it?!". 

Tailored to perfection! 

They are such a gorgeous couple! 

The outfit on the left is one of my favourites of hers. 

Proof that Ellen can pull it off better...

She is one of my idol's and I can only hope that I will meet her one day. I can imagine that knowing her personally would be something else. 

What do you think of Ellen's style? 

Hope you all have a great night! xx

*Pictures are not mine and were sourced from Google images. 

Style Envy: Lemon Breeland from Hart of Dixie

Hey all, 

I adore Hart of Dixie, and Rachel Bilson may just be one of my favourite people in the world. Sometimes I feel that I get so caught up staring at Dr Hart with envy that I completely forget about the also gorgeous Lemon Breeland, played by Jaime King. Although these two leading ladies have completely different style, they are both still most definitely stylish. 

Lemon is a true southern belle who wears 50's inspired frocks and divine floral prints, matched with hats of course...and a cardigan or two. 

Gorgeous, classic makeup. 

So bright and lovely! 

Not many people can wear this much floral and get away with it! 

Her hair is always perfect, ahh! 

So quirky! 

 Although this woman (the character) drives me insane on the show at times, I must admit that her style is very close to perfect! It's a wonderful mix of the old and new, incorporating a little bit of vintage glamour into everyday style. 

If you watch Hart of Dixie, do you love Dr Hart or Lemon? 

Hope you have a great easter everyone!! xx

OOTD - Navy Orange

Hey all,

Now that the favourites and empty post's are out of the way (not that I don't love them) I can get back into the swing of reviewing and sharing! Time for an OOTD, I haven't done one of these for a little while and I loved this outfit too much to pass up the opportunity!

We had a bit of an informal meeting at work today, and this is what I wore!

Sorry for the shadows & the squinting, it was SUN-NY!

Outfit
Supre Dress/ Colette Belt, Colette Bag, Rubi Shoes, Michael Kors Watch, Pandora Bracelets & Rings.

Face
Maybelline Fit Me Foundation 310, Bobbi Brown Corrector, Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer M4, NYX Blush in Terracotta, Elf Eyeshadow Trio in Walking on Eggshells, Essence Long Lasting Eyeliner in Black, Face of Australia Impact Curl Mascara, Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate in 12.

I just love the colours in this outfit, and in particular adore the belt! I think that it brings everything together nicely. Also, if you haven't been to Supre in a while - I recommend heading in for basics. I went in the other day on a friend's recommendation, and was pleasantly surprised! 

Nails 
China Glaze Hunger Games Colletion - Electrify

Love, love this polish!

Coming Soon to a Blog Reader Near You...

- Essence Long Lasting Eyeliner Review + Swatches 

- Australis Paparazzi Perfect HD Blush Review + Swatches

- China Glaze Hunger Games Collection Swatches

- My Skincare Routine 

- My Haircare Routine

- My Favourite Candle Scents 

Which post would you all like to see first?


Hope you all have a great night! xx

Lush Big Shampoo

Hey all,

Until I purchased this shampoo, I hadn't tried any of Lush's hair products - but I love their range as whole so when I saw this beauty I just had to buy it. I was drawn to this shampoo for it's ingredients as well as it's claimed capabilities; and I have to admit that the wonderful smell and sweet sales assistant also did help me reach for my wallet!

Just scoop the product out with your hands, it feels wonderful! 

What Lush Says
A new life affirming shampoo for more shine than you thought possible. Dull hair turns into traffic stopping shiny, silky hair, featuring raw sea salt, seaweed and lime juice. 

Lush hasn't manipulated the truth on this one at all, it really does do all that it claims and it is fast becoming one of my favourite shampoo's!

What I Love 

- It has 50% sea salt which does wonders for volume. 
- Really cleanses your scalp (I have quite an oily scalp).
- Makes hair softer and smoother. 
- Creates shine and bounce.
- Lathers up like crazy!
- The smell is divine! 
- Made from more natural ingredients. 
- Not tested on animals. 

What I Don't
- Absolutely nothing - I love it a lot!


Price: $25.95 for 330g

One thing I have to add is that I wouldn't recommend using this shampoo everyday. Due to the sea salt it could become over cleansing if used too regularly. I use it about every third wash.

I can definitely say that I am going to repurchase this product when I finish it, and it has definitely spiked my interest in other Lush hair products - I think I may have to try some more!

What are your favourites?

Hope you all have a great night! xx

Style Envy: Kimbra

Hey all, 

I've been laying in bed at home all day sick and instead of giving into misery I have been stalking clothes, shoes, accessories and of course beauty related products of every description. Of course this stalking required a soundtrack, so I youTubed some Kimbra tunes and off I went! 

This is when I realised just how much I adored her style (along with her musical talent of course). It's quirky, feminine, vintage inspired, individual and just down right wonderful. 

I lust after a day when all women dress this fabulously! 

I could never get away with a print like that, fabulous! 

I loved this dress on her so much, that I hunted for a picture of it for hours (above picture)! 

She's devine, mega girl crush right here! 

What do you think? 

Hope you all have a great night! xx

Style Envy: Rachel Bilson

Hey all,

Rachel Bilson. 

I have always been a fan of this woman - I loved her in The O.C, I loved her appearances in How I Met Your Mother and now I love her in Hart of Dixie. She's fast talking, quirky, adorable and just plain damn loveable. Also, I must say that I have always had a soft spot for her because she's the same height as me; us short people have to stick together! 

Anyway, on top of the fact that I have fallen in love with her as a character and as an actress, I can't help but find myself lusting after her wardrobe and glaring at her hair with envy! This girl know's how to dress, both on set and off! 

And her hair? I won't even start to go there, or I may cry. 

Can someone please explain to me how her hair even does that?! 

Oh that blazer!  

She always looks so natural, yet so darned beautiful! She's definitely one of those stars I've looked up to for years, and I'm not even much of a 'celebrity' person! 

Now, Hart of Dixie fans, wouldn't they make the cutest couple?! 

Hope you all have a great night! xx

Valentine's Day Self-Pampering + OOTD

Hey all,

Valentine's day - the one holiday that creates a divide between the masses! Being newly single, out of a long-term relationship in the past couple of weeks and having no one to celebrate this infamous time of year with (except my cat), I had two options - let it get on top of me, or kick it's ass. 

So, being the strong and determined person that I am (generally), I decided that moping would be forbidden, as would feeling sorry for myself, and I chose to have a day completely dedicated to the one person who never lets me down, me! 

And it was a wonderful day!

Outfit

ASOS Dress/ Lovisa Necklace/ Vintage Bag/ Emerson Shoes

Face

Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation in 400 Natural Beige/ Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer in Beige/ MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Med-Deep/ Sleek Blush in Life's a Peach/ Elf Beauty Book in Natural Eyes/ FOA Eye Definier/ Almay Get Up & Grow Mascara

Activities

Japanese food! My favourite! 

Reading my current favourite historical fiction trilogy! 

Drinking lots & lots of tea! My current have is Japanese Peach

Watching The Big Bang Theory! 

The Pampering

Also, I would like to say a special thank you to all my wonderful friends that were there for me, that hated on cupid with me & drank ridiculous amounts of Valentine's Day induced alcoholic beverages with me.

I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's Day, whatever you got up to! And I hope that it was full of love and cheer! xx

Gwyneth Paltrow's Tribeca Apartment - Luxe Alert!

Warning: You will either try to marry Gwyneth or start hating her with an unreasonable and unexplainable passion after viewing the following images. 

I was almost in tears whilst looking at this pictures. 

This apartment reminds me of fairytales, childhood dreams, marie antoinette and all other things fabulous. 

I can imagine myself floating down the chandalier lit halways in Marchesa, lazing on the hanging sofa in a kimono and eating in the girly diner style booth seats in retro Dior. Oh, sigh. 

A hanging sofa? Oh, I wish! That is one of the most amazing living spaces that I have set my eyes upon, although I would hate to think what my black cat would do to all that white!

Can anyone else not stop staring at the wallpaper? 

Yes, this place could definitely be mine. 

I must say, my hat does go off to Miss Paltrow. This place looks divine! Elegant and sumptuous, without being overindulgent and eyesore. I wonder if it’s her own creation or that of an interior designer who will now be known as my god? 

At least, it would be awful to clean, right? As if she cleans it herself! Anything to help me sleep at night! 

Hope you all have a great night! xx