What I wore at BAR 1884

Ola chicas... I'm feeling a vintage vibe today so thought I'd add a bit of razzmatazz to these photos by adding a lomo effect in editor, cool right? These photos are so old now, they've been sat here in my drafts folder for so long I thought I might as well unleash them onto the blogosphere. My MTV tee is from River Island - I don't usually shop there (I'ma hardcore topshop girl, what-up) but for this I made an exception, when in Rome ay... I also picked up another little gem, in the form of a rather garish handbag I've affectionately named 'Nigel'. It's just a little bit ugly and strange, but I think that's why I like it. Plus it looks super next to my burgundy coat so I think it'll be ideal this autumn. Oh geez, I've just realised it's september! When did that happen?! The summer's just flown by... 14 days til the big move, bring.it.on.

You musn't be afraid to dream a little bigger darling

I've been in show rehearsals all week, so tired, yet I'm still hauling myself outa bed to go musical theatre class. I had my final show yesterday, and now it's two weeks of nothingness until the big move, scary stuff...
I popped down to London last weekend (my soon to be new home ^.^) dropped by a few of the usual spots; Covent Gardens, Oxford Street, Tate Mod... Ooh and I went to the Ballgown exhibition at the V&A, which I've been really excited about - I wasn't allowed to take photos of it but the ones above are from the surrounding fashion section. I wasn't too fussed about the dresses downstairs (wait whaaat?! ikr.) they were all so pretty, but I think I'm tiring of pretty... just a little bit. I can still appreciate the historical side of fashion and how it's evolved, but since I've started studying it full time I'm more excited to see something, I duno, different. Upstairs however was quite spectacular - with some of last season's more outstanding pieces by the big names in contemporary fashion design. I could waffle on forever about the wonders of McQueen and Mary K, but actually my favourite piece was the Felicity Brown dress, which was displayed on a revolving platform (holla) it was pretty darn spesh (the photo in the link doesn't do it justice...)

I still have ombre hair but it's barely noticeable now, I'm gona get it cut and re-dyed next week, excited! This is what I wore...

Lace blouse - Topshop | Black Dress (worn underneath) - H&M | Floral Tights - Vintage Market | Biker Boots (unseen) - New Look

This isn't everything you are

Black Waterfall Cardigan - H&M | Men's Black T-shirt - Thrifted | Leather-look Backpack and Dip-dyed Shorts - Topshop | Glitter Tights - Unknown | Biker Boots - New Look  

Hey there lovecats, what's hizzy tizzy happening yo?! Sorry I haven't been posting recently, I was in hospital two weeks ago and havn't felt in the right mindset for blogging. I've also been pretty busy rehearsing for a local theatre production of "West Side Story" in which I play Rosalia, one of the Shark girls. Anywhoo, I guess now's the golden opportunity to share some pretty big news of mine, since this September...

I'm moving to LONDON baby! *boo-yar*

I'm gona be studying fashion design at uni, so I'm moving down there this time next month, which is a ma-hoosive deal for me, especially since I'm not domestic in the slightest. I worry for the future of my clothes, I'm just one red sock away from accidentally dying everything pink. I've also been set a summer project by said uni to start a blog. I was gona submit this one but they want me to post about specific things (like practitioners etc) which probably won't interest anybody on here, soo I'm starting up a second blog - which I'm not too thrilled about, but hey, when life gives you lemons - take 'em with tequila ;)

Harry Potter Studio Tour, RAWRRR

Just a little bit excited.

WOW WOW WOW WOW ...Sorry what was that? WOW um, okay.

I'm still reeling over the excitement of going to the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London yesterday - oh it was absolutely amaze-balls! Anyone who hasn't heard about it yet, it's basically a collection of the Harry Potter film's most famous props, sets and costumes - all the magic behind the magic. There was everything from prosthetics to anamatrons in the creature shop, along with all the green screens and genuine sets where J.K.Rowling's famous stories were brought to life. I got to ride a broomstick in front of a green screen, which was entirely awesome, and then I went outside and had a butterbeer (which tastes like butterscotch, oh and it's non-alcoholic in case anybody was wondering).  Anywhoo, I'll avoid ranting like the crazy fangirl I am (I want to live there now, haha) and show you some of the pictures I took instead... enjoy!

The gift shop was also pretty darn epic, I managed to resist loading up on excess merch and limited myself to buying a couple of deathly hallows key chains (one of which I will be giving away to a lucky reader in an upcoming posty post, so keep your eyes peeled for that ;)

Later that day I rushed home to go to the alternative fashion show with some of the lovely blogger girlies I met at the LUSH event last week. Haven't quite decided on whether I'm doing a post on it or not as my photos aren't that great, but we shall see mes amies...
Anywhoo I'm off out for drinks with some peeps from my foundation fashion course now, should be replying to comments by the end of the week (sorry for being such a cyber snail lately always, tehe) Enjoy the sunshine everyone!

x x x

LUSH EMOTIONAL BRILLIANCE

S'up guys, guess who went to her very first blogger event last night?! It was so cool meeting the girls behind the blogs I'd loved for so long and a few new faces too. The event was to celebrate the launch of LUSH cosmetics new colour line 'Emotional Brilliance'. The line consists of 30 liquid colours which can be applied to the face any which way you like; as mascara, eye liner, lipstick or blush - it all depends on what mood you're in. One of the most exciting parts of the new line is the in-store experience, which involves having a colour reading taken based on how you're feeling that day. The colours you pick and the order you chose them in supposedly say a lot about your personality. For the reading you have to close your eyes and clear you mind as the colour wheel spins and when it stops you have to pick the first three colours that jump out to you. The first colour gives a reading on your strength or weakness, the second highlights your subconscious desire, and the third is your defining talent which will help you achieve your subconscious desire.

For my reading I picked out Incharge, Decisive and Drive. Now I know a lot of people will be quite sceptical about the process but it's genuinely a lot of fun and I was quite surprised to find this was a really accurate reading for me.
As many of you may already know, LUSH cosmetics pride themselves on naturally based ingredients and anti-animal testing ethics. Where most facial cosmetics contain four or five preservatives, the 'Emotional Brilliance' range only contain one; making it a safe synthetic pigment, ideal for sensitive skin. You can test the products in store, and it doesn't just have to be the ones from your personal reading. I went home with "Decisive" red which has more of a liquid consistency as it's primarily a liquid lipstick (patent pending) but you can pick up different makeup wands free in store and use it however you like!

I don't usually wear lipstick, especially not red as I feel it's too bright for me, but after wearing this one for a while it really started to grow on me. I'm not saying that by wearing this lipstick it suddenly made me more decisive (quite the opposite really, it took me an hour to decide which colour I wanted, but only 'cuz they're all so appealing ;)
The range officially launches today and each colour goes for £14.50, get yours now and prepare to feel emotionally brilliant! (haha, I'm such a cheeseball). Also check out LUSH on facebook & twitter for more exciting info on current and upcoming lush products.

Oooh and don't forget to check out these lovely ladies blogs:

ButtonNose Beauty

Ellie's Favourite Things

Nocturnal Beauty

Chelsea Jade Loves 

x x x