Hello, lovelies! 

Today, I'd love to share with you the amazing Sherry London dress company. There is an abundance of boutiques selling evening dresses, and it is no secret that the prom dress market is massively saturated. However, Sherry London stands out as a brand with unique designs, fantastic quality garments and wonderful customer service.

Take a peek at their dresses. You won't need any more convincing.

Corset style Cocktail Dresses

High-Neck Crop with A-Line Skirt

High Neck Crop with Slit Skirt

Jeweled A-Line Short Dress

Floor-Length Cream Dress

Bateau Cream Floor-Length Dress

Spaghetti-Strapped Embellished Dress 

One Shoulder A-Line Dress

Collared Chiffon Dress

Off the Shoulder Empire Dress

Their dresses are absolutely beautiful and retail at very reasonable prices! I love the variety of their stock and will definitely be heading to the site for my next formal dress!

What do you guys think of their clothes?

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Welcome! Today I thought I'd share with you some beauty goodies I've picked up for summer! I don't know about you, but I get a little over-excited during the lead up to the holidays, and my bank balance definitely suffers the consequences. For some reason, over this period I become infatuated with lipsticks and nail varnishes, as though they will somehow maximise my summer experience. Silly, right?

No.7 Summer Make-up Gift Set - Boots

Some of you may already be aware of my No.7 addiction. Ever since I lathered on their make-up for prom, I've been a little obsessed. The quality of their products is fantastic and they are one of the few beauty brands that caters for all skin types and tones, which is incredibly important. 

No.7 Stay Perfect Eye Shadow

No.7 BB Lips Beauty Balm (Blink Pink)

No.7 Extreme Length Waterproof Mascara

No.7 Stay Perfect Nail Colour

I adore the products in this set, and they are wonderful for creating that light and natural summer look. The Beauty Balm is the most gorgeous baby pink, and its glossy finish is perfect with a dewy neutral face. Also, let us take a moment to marvel at the colour of this varnish. Pastelicious.

I also picked up a few other items to get me summer-ready:

No.7 Moisture Drench Lipstick (Red Berry) - Boots

Extra Virgin Minerals Loose Powder (Rose Caramel) - The Body Shop

Suede Strappy Heels - Primark

Berry lip shades are among my favourites, and I could not pass up the opportunity to add this beauty to my modest collection. As for the powder, I swear by it. The heels were a bit of an impromptu purchase; I love this style, and have been lusting over Zara's strappy sandals for some time now. However, I am ashamed to admit that I'm a rather incompetent heel-wearer. So these are my practice pair.

I hope you enjoyed this post - have you tried No.7?

Have a beautiful day.

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Hello, lovelies!

It is no secret that this summer fashion is taking a blast from the past. The 1970s are back. This season has borrowed the highlights of the era (flares, suede and experimental prints) and revamped them with a contemporary twist. Leading retailers ASOS and BooHoo have even dedicated sections of their websites to the trend. 

I can't help but fall in love with the nostalgic designs currently available, but despite my admiration of the 70s revamp, I find myself picking up the vintage items in my wardrobe. A remake is a nice homage, but it's just not the real thing.

Dress - Vintage

Bag - Vintage

Sandals - Zara

This dress fills me with flower power vibes and dreams hippie goodness. The abstract print is comparable to the gorgeous creations of vintage Emilio Pucci with remnants of the '64 Unikko print by iconic design house Marimekko. Although I adore the print of this authentic dress, for me, it is the collar that gives it oomph. Oversized collars are what 70s dreams are made of.

There is something undoubtedly fascinating about being able to recreate the past, and with my mum's high-school bag slung over my shoulder, my nostalgic yearning has never been stronger. This dress has been part of my wardrobe for a few years now, yet I tend to neglect it until I undergo a wave of desire for all things vintage. Recently, I've been lusting over Chloé's summer 2015 collection - one of the leading brands during the 70s now recreates the styles beautifully.

^literally falling over^

"Today, nothing is out, because everything is in. Every costume from every era is now available to everyone."

- Marshall Mcluhan, Harper's Bazaar, 1968

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We Want the D.

Deconstruction of rigid beauty standards, and a sprinkling of Diversity, please.

‘Diversifying is not difficult. The resistance to do so is intriguing.’

-   TheDiversity Coalition

It all started with a plaster.

A pinky ‘flesh toned’ plaster. As I stared at my boyfriend’s wounded arm, I noted the effortless camouflage of the little plaster. It was a perfect colour match. The satisfaction of seeing such a perfect match was quickly subsided by a single thought: what if I had to wear a plaster? I looked down at my caramel-cocoa skin and then back to the plush pink plaster. There was no way that was going to match, and they only make one colour. One colour is standard. Then I thought, but what about people darker than me? What about people lighter than my boyfriend? What of golden, freckled or chalky skin? They need plasters too.

Of course, this was a ridiculous reason to fret; nobody can expect a rainbow of plasters to pick from every time they get a papercut. The problem isn't with plasters. The problem is in the wider implications of standardisation.

Endless campaigns within the fashion industry for diversity have certainly challenged the rigid beauty standard mould. Vogue Italia led the way back in 2011 with their ‘True Beauty’ campaign featuring a trio of stunning full-figured models. Three years later, Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o graced us with her striking Vogue cover.

Despite these achievements, the world of fashion still lacks diversity. To tackle the issue further, supermodel veterans Bethann Hardison, Naomi Campbell and Iman Abdulmajid founded the Diversity Coalition: a campaign to diversify runways. In 2014, the coalition actively named and shamed design houses such as Versace for their ‘lack of conduct in being racially diverse’.

It seems the industry is strutting in the right direction, but progress is slow. Diversity on the runway is but a façade. Just 21% of models used during New York Fashion week’s Fall2014 showcase were non-Caucasian. This is surely an unacceptable misrepresentation of the vibrant metropolis whose population, according to the 2008 U.S. Census, is 55% non-Caucasian.

The demographics of New York and its runways may seem a world away, but as always with the fashion industry, what starts at the top infiltrates its way to the bottom. High-street beauty favourite Rimmel London released a campaign video for their Match Perfection foundation. Alongside an afro-haired beauty and a lusciously locked ginger, Georgia May Jagger poses proficiently, enchanting us to ‘get the London look’. Three beautiful models depicting different takes on beauty standards is a rather effective advert, and shows a glimmer of diversity in the industry. Unfortunately, the glimmer is just a glimmer. Rimmel’s Match Perfection comes in eight colours, yet the darkest is just two shades lighter than May Jagger - the exact shade of my boyfriend’s pink plaster. The façade of diversity strikes again.

H&M, one of the leading high-street brands for racial diversity uses models originating from all over the globe. This is encouraging within the industry, but what about different types of diversity? The company boasts a superb plus size collection, however, it contains 10x less clothing than their ‘straight size’ range.

The esteemed Mango also offers a selection of larger clothes in their Violeta range. While this is fantastic, it is astounding that their plus collection begins at a UK size 12. When the national average is a size 16, what exactly are the implications here?

It seems there’s a long way to go, but ‘diversifying is not difficult’. So while we wait for the industry to step into 21^st century and sort itself out with more racial and body representation and the deconstruction of the beauty archetype, let us remember our individual beauty. Let us celebrate ourselves and each other. In an ideal society, clothes would come in more than 5 standard sizes, and plasters would come in more than one standard colour.

Eventually the fashion industry will catch up, and recognise the beauty of diversity.

As I get older, I appreciate more the age-old fashion proverb: less is more.

When it comes to clothing, I must admit to being a sucker for the bold, bright and obnoxious, but I think I'm finally growing out of my teenage extravagance, and maturing towards a more refined minimalist style. So I like to think. I'm endlessly inspired by the likes of, Ivania Carpio, Janelle Monae and Helen of The Lovecats Inc. Their polished black and white minimalism exudes elegance, and although I'm a born maximalist, simplicity is always tempting.

It's hard to pretend to be a sophisticated minimalist when there is a distinct lack of sartorial 'staples' in your wardrobe. So, I went on a little shopping trip. I picked up items with versatility that would last through all seasons, and of course I couldn't help but purchase some cute lil beauty products too. 

Cigarette Trousers - H&M

Jeans - Zara

These are my first pair of blue jeans. Yes, you read correctly. My first pair of plain, skinny blue jeans. I would always shy away from wardrobe 'essentials' such as these, as I found them somewhat limiting and rather boring to style. Goodness, I was so wrong! Rather than retract from an outfit, these jeans add a touch of casual class. The colour is beautiful. The fit is beautiful. The versatility is beautiful. Zara, you beaut. As for the cigarette Trousers, you can't go wrong really.

Top - H&M

Shoes - Topshop

Much like my pursuit of a plain white shirt, it took me rather a long time to find a white tee worthy of being added to my 'essentials' collection. Fortunately, H&M came to the rescue with their basics range. Never would I have guessed that I'd be so excited to find a plain white t-shirt (they are harder to come by than you'd think). Alongside my lil white tee are my lil snakeskin slipons. They are cute, comfy and make every outfit look cooler.

Extra Virgin Minerals Loose Powder (Rose Caramel) - The Body Shop

Beauticology Shower Crème - Boots

Rimmel London Exaggerate Liquid Liner - Boots

Finally, I thought I'd pick up some beauty goodies! I have what some might call an obsession with sweet smelling products, and I could not resist this fragrant delight! The Beauticology shower crème is so wonderful: the strawberry and pomegranate scent is gorgeous and who can deny the charm of the packaging! I love trying out new products, so I also purchased this liquid liner to replace my shamefully dried-out gel liner. I must say, this product is perfect for clumsy makeuppers! Application is so easy to fix when you mess up, and it's waterproof and long lasting.

My final purchase was my go-to loose powder. I'm firmly in the minority of loose powder lovers, and adore them for setting foundation. This particular powder contains a tiny bit of shimmer, which gives your skin beautiful radiance - perfect for summer.

I hope you enjoyed this post - what are your wardrobe essentials?

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It's that awkward time of year.

That awkward transition between spring and summer. Brits will know what I mean: too bright for winter clothing, but too cold to go coat-less. This strange seasonal transition haunts me every year, as the struggle for summery-yet-practical attire is rarely overcome. The daily attempt to make winter items summer appropriate usually results in pastel mashups. Pastel saved me. Thank goodness for marshmallow coats.

Hat - Next

Scarf - Judy's Affordable Vintage Fair

Bag - Dorothy Perkins

Coat - Debenhams

Dress - Topshop

Oxfords - Matalan

I've been holding on to the pastel trend with both hands. It gets me through those chilly spring days. There really is something very warm and comforting about stepping out in such a delicate palette. When it's not blowing away, my Indiana Jones hat adds that little bit of edge to an otherwise painfully girly getup. You can call me Indy.

Although I complain, spring is a gloriously uplifting season, and what better way to celebrate it than getting out, enjoying the vibrancy and wrapping up in some matchy-matchy marshmallow.

Have a beautiful day!

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Hello, lovely readers! Exclusive presale coming up!

Allow me to introduce you to StandFor, a shoe company whose ethical values are just as endearing as their fashion-forward designs. Every collection released by this brand represents a different moral statement: "Our shoes are much more than footwear. They represent action. People who walk for a reason. Who stand for an idea and believe in the power to make the world a better place."

That sounds like a pretty fantastic idea to me. Fashion houses have long been tackling moral and ethical values, with Chanel's catwalk protest being in most recent memory. Clothing lines have such a wide radius of influence that there is nothing more important than using that power for good. StandFor have absolutely grasped their opportunity to influence the fashion community, and it is my pleasure to support them for the world premier of their Smoke Less SS15 collection.

In collaboration with StandFor, this exclusive presale is available to you through this blog until April 18th!

Breathe // Healthy lungs help maintain a healthy life

Leaf // Tobacco leaves belong in trees, not cigarettes

Kinga, Hungary

The StandFor shoes make a statement with more than just their vibrancy. Each shoe has been meticulously and innovatively designed around the Smoke Less campaign. This collection is also leather and animal-cruelty free, with StandFor using premium microfiber. The company encourages the fashion conscious to stand for what they believe in, make a change and walk their talk.

Diana, Portugal

Breathe // Clean air for clean lungs

Muchagata, Portugal

Fertility // The vibrancy of health leads to the miracle of life


Out // Drop it. Cigarettes are so uncool

I hope you're just as impressed with this collection as I am! I greatly admire companies that tackle controversial issues and spread positivity. The idea that an item of clothing can be a statement of more than just fashion is one that I hope catches like wildfire. These shoes are on an exclusive presale until April 18th! I'm proud to stand for something. I'm proud to stand for StandFor.

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