Cold Shoulders & Backless Loafers

It's no secret that shoes are one of my greatest passions and lately I have acquired a good number of pairs to add to my collection. One of the said pairs is this super stylish and on-trend pair of backless loafers from River Island.

I bought them on a whim as I instantly fell in love with them and they remind me of the Gucci backless loafers while costing a fraction of the price. I have already worn them another time with a black denim dungaree dress and a plain white t-shirt underneath it but for this post, I have paired them with this cold-shoulder dress from Pimkie which I bought just last week.

The cold-shoulder trend is one I wasn't really sure of; until I tried on this dress! I immediately fell in love with it and just couldn't not buy it (even though I am currently on a shopping ban in a bid to save up for our next holiday this December). The bag I chose to go with this outfit is the Liu Jo Jalapeno bucket bag in black nappa leather which my boyfriend got me as a gift from Spain last year. I like how spacious it is and it also comes with a co-ordinating little pouch to keep essentials within reach!

Dress, Pimkie | Loafers, River Island | Bag, Liu Jo

Bangle, Mango | Rings, Spinning Jewellery at 202 Jewellery

Earrings, H&M | Sunglasses, River Island

 

Living Room Fashion

Blogging for over four years can have its toll on new posts, inspiration and content, hence whenever I am presented with a new idea that could easily fit with the subjects I normally write about, I jump at the chance! 

So here I am, styling a living room - just like I would style an outfit! I saw this post as an other way of looking at beauty and fashion.

I chose some pieces from the incredibly vast range of modern and contemporary furniture Modani have to offer and I feel this combination really reflects my personal style. I tend to be a little conservative in my sartorial choices often sticking to just two or mostly three colours in my outfit but I do like to give my outfits an edge sometimes by say wearing a striking colour or sticking to just one statement piece.

Here I chose different hues of grey and added a burst of lime with the pillows to give the room a vibrancy factor and warmth. The patterns on the pillows add more interest to the overall aspect of the room and they immediately draw your eyes to the main piece i.e. the modern sofa. To contrast the iciness of the sofa's colour, candles of different heights can be placed in a nice tray in the compartment on the chaise lounge part.

I chose the rug to add some texture just like a fur cape would lend a plain dress more interest and the silver vase further contributes to making the room come to life. The lamp and the coffee table add a complementing touch to the room and bring everything together with minimal effort! I personally like the idea of stacking two or three books on a coffee table - it's as if you're stacking bracelets on your arms so I would definitely include those if this had to be my living room.

I hope you enjoyed this kind of post especially seeing it's a little different to what I usually write about. Check out Modani's website for the full range of modern interiors they offer, and why not?...some inspiration for your own homes!

OOTD: Of Flower Appliques and High Waisted Shorts

This is the outfit I wore last Sunday evening for a stroll in Bugibba. We mainly head there in summer as there is this ice cream parlour where they have all imaginable flavours and I can say hands down that they have the best ice cream in the world!

Whenever I'm going out, I always try to wear something new that I bought recently and this time I headed for this gorgeous pair of high waisted shorts I picked up from New Look last Wednesday. I know the colour is not exactly summery but they are super soft and are perfect for this time of year where the air is still cool in the evening. I'll leave you to the pictures (which had to be taken inside) and as usual, I have included a full list of make-up products I used to create the make-up look in the pictures. Enjoy!

 

Blouse, Peacocks | High-waisted shorts, New Look | Pumps, Peacocks

Clutch bag, local shop | Feather earrings, Pimkie | Bracelet, M&S

Belt, Tally Weijl | Spinning Rings, 202 Jewellery

 

 

Face

Wjcon Primer Corrective Perfect Face Anti-Redness (Green)

Catrice Ultimate Moisture Fresh Skin Makeup in 010 Light Beige

Essence Stay Natural Concealer in 01 Soft Beige

E.L.F. Mineral Booster in Sheer

Catrice Defining Blush in 060 Rosewood Forest

Eyes

E.L.F. Eyelid Primer in Sheer

Essence Eyeshadow in 02 Dance All Night

E.L.F. Studio Single Eyeshadow in Raspberry Truffle

CoverGirl Eye Enhancer in Double Espresso

Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Single in 251A Brulee

Catrice Long Lasting Eye Liner Pen Stay On! in 070 Puddle Of Mudd

Essence Eyebrow Designer in 04 Blonde

MUA Pro-Brow Ultimate Eyebrow Kit (Wax)

Catrice Glamour Doll Volumising Mascara

Lips

Catrice Ultimate Colour Lipstick in 190 The Nuder The Better

MAC Lustre Lipstick Naked Paris