Photo Shoot at Vanity Studios

I spent yesterday at the Vanity Studios, just off Oxford street in London. They are a professional photographic studio, where you get a makeover (make-up, hair and nails) and then a shoot in four different outfits.

For my nails I chose a dark red shade and a complimenting lip colour. I then had thick black eye-liner and had my hair styled into messy curls.

Out of my four looks, my last one was by far my favourite. They have a fun feel to them and a vintage theme, with retro wallpaper in the background and the dark leather sofa that I sat on. I also posed with my Diana F+ camera for a couple of the shots...

Jumper: About £3.50 in a bundle, East End Thrift Shop

Jeans: £15, J.W Anderson for Topshop, Sale 

Shrit: £15, H&M

Shoes: £60, Office

Necklace: £7.99, H&M

Earrings: Part of a pack from H&M

Ring: Part of a pack from H&M

Grace x

July Favourites!

It has been a long while since I've written a monthly favourites post, thanks to having little time! I now have much more time to blog, so I'm starting them up again. So, here we are, my July favourites...

Clinique Anti Blemish Foundation, £24, Boots

I wasn't sure about this foundation at first, It didn't apply smoothly and made my skin appear dry. Now, however, the weather has gotten much hotter and while my other foundations have just been sliding off my face, my Clinique has stayed put. It also has quite full coverage without feeling too heavy. 

Topshop Monkey Bracelet, £1.50, Topshop Sale

I have found myself wearing this bracelet a lot recently, often just on it's own or occasionally in a stack of other bracelets. I love the bronze colour of the metal, it goes well with other metals (rose gold and gunmetal, for example) and the little monekys are just too cool!

Silky Curls Intensive Mask, £5.99, Boots

This mask has saved my hair since I had it bleached/dyed! I could feel a great improvement in the condition of my hair after the first time I used the mask, it really works a treat.

Rose Hoops, £4.99, New Look

These hoops are another piece of jewellery that I have found myself wearing a lot recently. The roses are extremely pretty and make a good variation on your average gold hoop. 

Vintage Levis, (Customised myself)

Denim shorts are a summer staple for everyone, I think you'll agree! The spikes of these add interest to the shorts, and are very on trend. I am going to start selling studded vintage shorts on-line in the near future, so for anyone who wants a pair, I will do a post with more details. 

JuJu Jellies, £25, Various retailers (Mr. Shoes, Office, Topshop etc...)

These shoes have been on my feet almost everyday, and all of my recent outfit posts! The are the perfect summer shoe for me-sturdy, comfortable and easy to coordinate outfits around.

Oversized Vintage Checked Shirt, About £5, Stall at Spitafields Market

This shirt is perfect to throw on over outfits when it gets a little chilly, and they are such good value for money.You'll be able to find them at prices like these in most vintage stores/stalls around London.

Hope you've enjoyed looking at the products I've been using frequently over the last month and I will try and keep these posts up!

Grace x

Summer Shades of Blue

I seem to be just a little obsessed with my juju jelly heels at the moment, this is going to be the third outfit post featuring them! I really do recommend them.. perhaps they'll make it into my July favourites. 

One of my favourite colours to wear has always been blue, although I have a feeling it might crop up in my outfits even more now I have blue hair to match! 

Top: £10, Topshop

Jeans: £15, Primark

Shoes: £22, JuJu Jellies at Mr Shoes

Have a great weekend, 

Grace x

'Sailing Across The Sun'

Thanks to the sunshine we are finally getting, here in the UK, I got to spend a bit of time down on the beach, where I am currently spending a couple of weeks, here in Cornwall. *Thank you, universe* 

Top: Primark, £2.50, (cropped and customized myself)

Shorts: Vintage Levis (studded myself)

Belt: Primark

Shoes: JuJu Jellies, Mr Shoes, £22

'But tell me, did you sail across the sun?' Train, Drops of Jupiter

Hope you're all enjoying the sunshine where ever you are,

Grace x

Blue Locks

I've always wanted blue hair, but school rules have always stopped me. Last friday, I left school as I will be starting art the Brit school to study visual arts and design next month, where they allow that kind of thing. So, the first thing I did was dye my hair my favourite colour...

I had it done at a salon, bleached first, then dyed blue. It is permanent, however, will fade slowly over time.  

I chose dip dye, so that I wouldn't have to worry about keeping up the roots, and so that I would still have a little bit of un-coloured/un-damaged hair. 

Grace x

Western White

Inspired by the white and western trends, I have put together this look, ideal for casual summer days out. If you are, like me, loving white this summer, take a look at my last post, summer whites!

Top: £2.95, H&M

Shorts: £8, Rokit, sale (vintage)

Bag: Morocco market

Shoes: £22, Mr shoes (widely available in many stores, by the brand JuJu Jellies)

Lipstain: £3, Topshop sale- shade 'yeah right'

Mascara: £7.99 Boots, Maybelline the falsies 

Sunglasses: £2.50, Primark

Have a great Sunday,

Grace x

Summer Whites

One of my favourite trends at the moment is 'white'- a colour getting quite a bit of attention this season, I think we can all agree. White is such a versatile colour, you can achieve so many different looks and moods with just the one colour. Just change the shapes, colours and textures you're wearing. Here are five different looks to spark you imagination...

Here, the simple shapes and plain textures create a minimalistic look while the leather and points also add an edge to the outfit. 

Bralet: £22.99, Mango

Sleeveless Pleather Jacket: £20, Oasis (sale)

Skirt: £35, Topshop

Heels: £48, Topshop

The neckline detail on the t-shirt, soles of the shoes and pleats in the shorts all add detail to this otherwise very minimalistic look. The chunky shoes, loose fit of the two piece and slogan on the t-shirt- 'Never fall in love with a rock star'- all give the look a tough vibe. 

Blazer: £65, Topshop

Shorts: £19.99, Zara (sale)

T-Shirt: Zara

Shoes: Office 

This outfit has a much more laid back, summery fell to it. The canvas lace-ups and denim jacket go so well together and make the crochet two piece more casual. 

Top: £14.99, H&M

Skirt: £19.99, H&M

Denim Jacket: £20, Topshop (sale)

Shoes: £35, Office

This look is certainly a lot more casual than the others, but could also be made smarter by swapping the shorts for a skirt and the sandals for heels. The fringed pleather jacket also incorporates the western cowboy trend into the look, whilst the gladiator sandals add a tribal element. 

Jacket: £30, Boohoo (sale)

Shorts: £14.99, H&M

T-Shirt: £10, Chasing the dime, Asos Marketplace 

Sandals: £19.99, New Look

The chunky boots toughen up the smart skirt and shirt in this look, whilst the ribbed socks add a sporty vibe. The organza cut out in the skirt adds interest and the sheer fabric that the shirt is made from gives the look a summery feel. 

Shirt: £35, Topshop

Skirt: £48, Topshop

Socks $8.40, eversocks.com (sale)

Boots: £90, Office

I will be back to frequent blogging now, as I have more time on my hands! I have a make-up look and some outfit posts coming up soon.

Grace x