ASOS Shoe Wishlist

I'm not afraid to say that I am what you would call, an "ASOS virgin".

 

I'm a stumpy size 12/14 so I've always been abit wary of online shopping as majority of the time, the sizes don't fit, hence I've always, stupidly, steered clear of online retailers, including ASOS.

WHAT WAS I THINKING?

 

  I thought I'd check the website out and see what it's doing for S/S13 & my, my, it did not disappoint.

I simply, fell in love.

 

         1. FOREST Leather Flat Sandals £26

A nice introduction to the yellow colour trend, I think these are perfect for the summer. Woven leather, multi-coloured and slingbacks, what more could you want. I LOVE this colour combination, however for those of you who aren't as fond as the yellow mix, this style of shoe also comes in a monochrome style.

 



           2. FASTER Studded Flat Sandals £25   

These shoes strike me as a reformed version of the Doc. Martens "Liza" Sandals, which I'm currently lusting over,  what with the ankle strap, black studs and colour scheme and if, like me, £145 is out of your price range, I think these sandals are a great alternative.

 

3. HOSTAGE Heel Sandals £42

 For those that arent daring enoug to wear an all white ensemble, or are too pasty pale like me, I think No.3 are a really good way to dabble in the "all white" trend and I love the simple yet chic strap design.

 

                                          4. PREMIUM AFTER GLOW Leather Ankle Boots £85

 

      5. HOMETOWN Heel Sandals £40

I've been searching for a pair of black double strap sandals for what seems like forever now, and fortunelty I've finally found a pair with a chunky heel, as I can't walk in stilettos for the life of me, now I just have to wait until they get my size back as it's currently unavailable, nooooo.

 

                              6. VAGABOND Flora Sling Blue Flat Sandals £55

 

                                                       7. HEDLEY Heel Sandals £45

Similar to No.1, I think the the 3 tone colour combination is brilliant and will brighten up any outfit and I simply love the woven leather texture. The low block heel is great for those 'heel shy' and can be worn casual by day and dressed-up by night.



 

                   8. ASTONISHED Leather Ankle Boots £60

A perfect, and cheaper, alternative to the Balenciaga buckle strap boot and the forever popular "Coltrane" shoe by Jeffrey Campbell.

 

If I could afford every one of these paris of shoes, I would 100% buy all of them. Each pair has accents of different trends, colours and textures that I'm really adoring right now. Unfortunetly, my bank balance would never be able to handle such a splurge, alas, I shall be keeping my eyes out for Numbers 2, 5, 7 & 8.

 

What shoes did you prefer? Any new trends of shoe that's catching your eye this summer?

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Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream

I don't know about you, but I have been a religious user of BB creams ever since they launched so when I heard that the new "it" facial product was the "CC CREAM", a colour correcting cream, I had to find out more. BB creams are tinted for coverage, are generally SPF 15-20 and contain anti-oxidants to benefit your skin on a day to day basis. CC creams, however, are colour correcting and help address skin issues such as uneven skin tone, sallowness and redness with an SPF of 20-30 (higher than the BB's) They claim to be lighter on the skin than BB creams as they have a whipped, fluffy finish and unlike some BB creams, they're oil-free.

As CC creams are a new product on the market, many brands have yet to release one but after reading reviews, it seems that Clinique's "Moisture Surge CC Cream" is currently one of the most popular so I thought I'd nab myself a 5-day sample to try it out. 

I tried the "Light Medium" shade and on first use the cream had a slight smell, which reminded me of playdough, and when I applied to skin, the texture also resembled that playdough like feel, alas I would not be put off. Once applied, the finish gave an even coverage that DID dull down my redness (on my cheeks) and gave me a really nice overall colour and glow. However, for me, any foundation/cream I use, I like it to be light on the skin and to look natural and with Clinique's, I found it felt quite heavy and as I said before, reminded me of the texture of playdough. 

I'm glad I got a sample of the product before diving in and buying one as I wasn't 100% pleased, but overall I think this CC cream does live up to its reputation and does do a good job as my skin looked fresh and flawless all day at SPF 30 & with a good coverage. At £28, It's pretty pricey so I would suggest trying a sample before purchase but I do think this product is perfect as an all-in-1 cream alternative instead of having to use multiple products during the summer season.

The "Moisture Surge CC Cream" comes in 6 shades: Very Light, Light, Light Medium, Medium, Medium Deep and Deep, however when I recently looked online the website had 3 more shades between 'Light' and 'Light Medium' which were: Fresh Peach, Natural Fair and Natural, so again I would suggest a colour match with a consultant or a 5-day tester before purchase.

I hope you found this post worthwhile for any one interested in trying a CC cream.

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A Nice Day For A Fayre...

Well hasn't this weeks weather just been beautiful so far?

& what with the Bank holiday weekend, what better way to spend it than at a fayre?

My parents have been taking me and my sister to Penshurt Place, Kent, for as long as I can remember (all those sunday family days out) and every year Penshurst holds its annual  "Penshurst Craft Fayre". As my sisters in her 3rd year of univerisity and I work weekends, we havent taken a family trip their in years so when I saw it was running over the Bank Holiday, I literally jumped for joy and demanded we go. Being a fashion student & growing up with parents who love everything 'artsy', I'm a sucker for a good craft or two and I love seeing how others, old and young, put their skills to good use..

The Fayre has tents A-J filled with home made jewellery, paintings, scultupers, clothes, leather goods, natural body products, toys, garden ware, crockery, ceramics & much more..The last two tents are where local farmers sell the best organic meat, yummiest of cheeses, chutney, savoury biscuits and ofcourse, the best home made pies, cookies, cakes and fudge.

Globes

 Yummy home made fudges

 my lovely Raspberry & Blackberry frozen yoghurt

a snazzy street art van

& Here's what I wore

Bag & Sunglasses : Primark
Jumper : Matalan
Jeans 'Leigh' : Topshop
Shoes : Urban Outfitters

What did you all get up to this Bank holiday?

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