Nail Art Tattoos

Things have finally calmed down after the build up from my friends wedding so I actually have time to do things, like blog. It was an amazing day and I can't believe how quickly it came and went. 
I only had a small part in the wedding but gosh that stressed me out, I can only imagine how the bride felt. As it was a close friend it felt like there was so much prep work leading up to the big day. Maybe it would of been different if we weren't as close or if it was someone I didn't know as well. But it was the first wedding from our group so it was a really important day for me and my friends so I wanted to put extra effort into everything.
Firstly was the table plan (which I'll post later this week) but also the choosing of the outfit, tanning, even the planning of what to do with the nails (I'm a devil for detail). 
My dress was quite floral (the dip back dress in my last post) and my blazer and shoes were a coral pink. I originally was going to paint my nails a matching pink but I did a trial run and they looked a bit too Barbie (especially with the fake tan and blonde hair.)

Bag - H&M
Rings - Pretaportabello
Nail Varnish - Rimmel Matte top coat & Nails Inc Elizabeth Street

So I decided to go for a nude pink and went for a matte top coat. I had also bought some Nail Tattoos from Topshop so chose some swallows, which I put on the thumb and middle finger so they weren't too plain and boring.

I really liked how they turned out and was so much easier and quicker than trying to draw something.
Only downside was I think I put on the top coat too quickly so it made the nail transfer crack a little but I left a bit more time before I did the others and they were fine.
Apologies in advanced if the next couple of blogs are all wedding related in someway. Like I said I'm all about the prep and detail.

S/S 12 Sherbet favourites

After the brief flirtation with snow we had today, it feels like were digressing back to winter rather than Spring/Summer. But a bit of snow doesn't stop the high-street from stocking Summer staples so following on from my Spring obsession with Pastel shades,  I've rounded up my sherbet favourites from the high-street. 

1. peach dress £65, Jones&Jones
2. Lilac denim shorts £14.99, New Look
3. Drape front longsleeve top £36, Topshop
4. Light yellow lace belted skater dress £35, River Island
5. BITTEN Suede Platform Heeled Sandals with T-Bar £75, ASOS
6. PISA Platform Chunky Suede Sling Back Shoes £75, ASOS
7. Pastel Metal Keeper Super Skinny Belt £6, ASOS
8. Lemon snake twist lock bag £25, Topshop

Wednesday Envy: Mint Magic

Following on from my obsession of springs pastel hues, my favourite outfit of the week is Jessica's dreamy mint ensemble. 

I used to wear a lot of  all black outfits (out of pure laziness and being rushed to get ready) but this is a great example of how to get away with wearing an outfit of one colour. The slight tonal differences give it enough variation and the black adds a nice bit of contrast. I would maybe feel a bit cold wearing this at the moment (considering most of last week was minus something) but i'm definitely bookmarking this look for summer!

1. Lattice back crop £24, Topshop

2. Warehouse padlock shopper £38, ASOS

3. Retro sunglasses £12, ASOS

4. Mint green skinny trousers £30, River Island

Review: Dresses

I got a bit carried away recently and bought a load of dresses in a particular style. I can't explain why but at the moment I really love skirts or dresses with a drape front skirt but I have found it almost impossible to find one to suit me.

I originally bought these two from inlovewithfashion.com. 

I've seen them featured and look amazing on other fashion bloggers and liked the style and colours they were available in, it was almost too difficult to choose one (or two). I'd also previously bought a wine coloured dress from their range which I talked about here (that I am still absolutely in love with) so had no qualm ordering with them online.
And though they are beautiful, they were incredibly short, so much so if I were to move even a whisper you would see more than you would at Stringfellows.
So I then tried a similar version from Topshop, which fit amazingly but I had the same problem, far too short (and also turned me into a ball of friction, literally any time I touched anything I would get a massive electric shock).

I'd almost given up on finding anything in this style until I was perusing the ASOS Sale and found this number which was reduced to half price. But yet again. Same problem (also the material looked really cheap and shiny)

Maybe its just me? I'm 5'6 so i'm not short but probably shorter than any of the models or some of the bloggers that have worn it and none of them look like they're in danger of a 'oh nice underwear by the way' moment. so I either have too big a bum, making it look shorter or I have become a prude?

Either way the hunt continues. Any recommendations welcomed. 

Wednesday Envy: Blake Lively

Besides metallic accessories i've never owned a metallic item of clothing. I always try things on but just feel like a bit of a spaceman or like a marathon runner with one of those foil wraps you get after you've run a race.  Though after seeing Blake Lively in this ensemble I think I would feel anything but something from out of space. 

Blake was wearing this gorgeous Gucci metallic skirt at Sprinkles Bakery in New York to launch her own cupcake, the 'Smore's cupcake' (uhh yum!)

I like it because it's a classic look of skirt and shirt but the metallic pop makes it feel fun and youthful. The only thing i'm not keen on are Blake's green Brian Atwood pumps. But each to there own (I do like how she's matched her nails to her shoes though). 

Get the look:

1.PACO Banana Heeled Suede Platform Court Shoes £90.00, Topshop

2.Chiffon pleat front shirt  £36, Topshop

3. Ziba regal panel collection brooch £25, House of Fraser

4.  Premium metallic pleat skirt £90, Topshop

Along with sequins and all things glitter the high street has gone bling bling for metallics, so if you want to incorporate a bit of shine into your wardrobe there's a great variety for you to choose from. 

1. Premium metallic calf skirt £60, Topshop

2. Metallic Hot-pants £19.99, New Look

3. Cambridge Satchel Silver Metallic Satchel £100, ASOS

4.  Silver foil jumper £42, Miss Selfridge

5. Mirror Metallic Skinny Belt £3.50, ASOS

6.Oasis Sandblast Trio Earring Set £6, ASOS

7.  Metallic nails in hyperreal £6, Topshop

8. Rose gold round face watch £25, River Island

9. Gold metallic nail wraps by Nail Rock£6.50, Topshop

10. SCALA Metallic Court Shoe £25, ASOS

11. Double Ziped Black Mini Skirt £27.27, Romwe.com

12.  Gold Metallic Look Blouse £23.95, Romwe.com

Pretty Purchase

Now i'm meant to be saving what little money I have for my trip to New York on Monday. But after taking a slight detour on the way to get currency I found myself in Topshop stood in front of a dress (slightly drooling). 

It's one i've seen on lots of fashion blogs and have admired for a while but didn't want to be a sheep and copy everyone else and buy it. 

However after seeing it in person I felt it was my duty to myself to at least try it on and then if I looked horrible I could leave it to the fashionista's. 

But once on, I then found myself not wanting to take it off. 

LOVE Aubergine Asymmetrical Maxi Dress £48

It's by love label and has a dropped back hemline or 'mullet' skirt (which sounds a bit too ugly a description for such a pretty style) and is super silky in my favourite colour of the moment Berry Red.

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Vanessa at pure-lovers.blogspot.com

It wasn't that expensive but I have no idea when or where i'm going to wear it?

 Maybe on my birthday in Jan but i'm a bit worried the maxi skirt might get ruined or make it impractical. Though I did try draping it around the back through a belt and it looks quite nice that way as well.

But I love it, so I don't care. 

It's Mine! :)