Shopping in Leeds City Center and Afternoon Tea Vlog#7
The Coat For Spring- Trench Coat
Hi Everyone I hope you have got through the first day of the week o.k. I must say the change in weather has got me chomping at the bit to start my Spring Wardrobe over haul, but I am restraining myself as you ‘never cast a clout until May is out’ or something like that!. With the glimpse of sun comes a little shuffle round in the outerwear department, and for me that means out comes the old faithful ‘Trench coat’. You really cannot go wrong with a Trench coat it is so versatile for so many occasions. The one im wearing is from Primark (similar here)! I bought it 2 years ago for £28 and its still going strong. Saying that though, at the end of the Summer I have my eye on a few more pricey Trench’s for when they go down in the Sale, as I’m not sure whether this one will see me through another Spring/Summer. This is what I called ‘backward spending’. I will talk more about this in future posts. As a Trench gives you that extra outer layer to protect you from a normal British down pour, but yet keeps you cool if that gorgeous sunshine comes a calling.
Will you be trying a Trench Coat this Spring? Let me know in the comments below. Also, have a goosey gander at the Trench Coats below that I have my beady eye on.
Our New Brush Range- KENT.SALON BRUSHES
We are so proud to present our New Brushes to the Salon family- Kent.Salon Brushes. If you have not heard of these then really where have you been? They were founded in the UK back in 1777 and Kent Brushes are renowned for their outstanding reputation and remarkable title as the world’s oldest hairbrush manufacturer. Kent Brushes success has been built upon a rich British heritage as well as high-quality service and hair care expertise. Having manufactured brushes for over 230 years, Kent Brushes offer an extensive choice of over 250 products, ranging from brushes for hair, body, clothes, make-up, teeth and shaving. In the UK, they have partnered with some of the nation’s most established department stores including John Lewis, Selfridges, Harrods and Fortnum and Mason, as well as leading pharmaceutical establishments. They also distribute to more than 50 countries world-wide, including the United States, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan and regions including Europe, Scandinavia and The Middle East.
Aside from their rich heritage and exceptional repute, Kent Brushes are most famous for their range of hairbrushes which consists of products to cater for any hair type, length or style and budget (even producing a totally hand made range starting at £180 if you’re so inclined!). With an extensive selection of brushes including styling brushes, radials, ceramics, vents, ionic, paddle, volumising and pure bristle, Kent Brushes were the perfect choice for us and fits in with our salon culture. Oh, also did you know that Kent brushes also have the royal approval. Yes her majesty gave her seal to Kent brushes which they wear proudly.
Kent Brushes are also the manufacturer of the famous Bumble and bumble flat and round brushes although since the Estee Lauder have ceased retailing for the present but we are assured they will be back. There was really no other brand more suited to us and the Kent.Salon range is exclusive to retailing salons only and each brush comes with it’s own carry case.
We have chosen a few from the range that we felt best suited our customers and I sure you will agree these are stunning brushes.
These brushes will give a great finish to any desired look. Why not watch one in action in our How To Blowdry A Short Bob.
Come With Us To LONDON| Sam Mcknight Exhibition Somerset House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfgW_Go9JSg
We have a Vlog today of our recent work related trip to London. We had a breakfast meeting with our Hair product brand at Somerset House and then a fantastic tour of the Sam Mcknights Hair Exhibition, which was really good.
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Wearing Basics- Cos White Shirt
Hello Everyone Hope you are all having a good week so far. This is going to be the first in my Wearing Basics Series, and I thought I would start off with one of my faves- The White Shirt. One of my go-to places for a White Shirt is COS. If your not familiar with the brand, then I am not surprised because I only stumbled across them the beginning of last year when I was in London and then went back up North and found the nearest is in Manchester Selfridges as a concessesion. If you do manage to find one or feel brave enough to buy on line, I would definitely give them a go. The one I am wearing is called ‘The Shirt with the voluminous back’ I like how it is as it is a little bit different then the average white shirt. It has great detail.
The White shirt is a superb basic to have in your wardrobe as you can style in so many different ways, so if you spend a bit extra on a quality piece then cost per wear it works out to be a ‘saving’!! Maybe at some point in the future I will share how many ways I have found to style it. I am wearing the shirt this time with my faithful River Island Camel Culottes which I picked up last summer and my Zara Ankle boots, which I have to admit I am getting sooo bored of wearing boots and are just itching to crack out my NEW backless Loafers.
Let me know in the comments below whether you like a good White Shirt and what you will be wearing yours with? Have a nosey at some other White Shirts that I like.
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See you Sunday with a great Vlog x
Hello Hall Styling
Hello,
I used to write the for the blog NaybeautyMUA, but have found it increasingly difficult to keep Richards and Mine going. So its with a heavy heart that I let NaybeautyMUA go. If you have been following my blog many thanks for your comments and readership, its much appreciated.
If you have been following me on my social media platforms (see below) you would have noticed that I have been very quiet of late. I decided to have a complete Social Media Detox while re-branding our whole website and thought I would see how long I could go without it. So far I am on week three and I honestly don’t miss it and found I really could live without it. We all know though that its not enough now in business just to have a website you also need to be present for customer interaction too on social media channels and thats why I will be keeping up with my social media channels but instead of being ‘mine’ they will become the businesses. If you do follow me, you do not have to do anything you will just notice a name change!!.
With that in mind, I have an EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT to make!! I have decided to collaborate with my darling husband and migrate my blog over to his website Richard Hall Styling. As he has a Blog on his website for the business that I was also writing for, it made sense for me to start to put them together. If you have been following me for a while, you will know that my husband Richard and myself have a salon in Lancashire. Richard is the Hair Stylist and Colour Technician and I am the Makeup Artist and Stylist. We thought since I have gone back to work in the salon permanently, it made sense instead of working independently to join forces together. So I still get the joy of writing, videoing and photographing but incorporate the salon feel and vibe at the same time. You will still find Hair, Makeup Tutorials, Hauls and Vlogs. Nothing has really changed just my name and domain.
So I say a fond farewell to NaybeautyMUA and Hello Hall Styling! Please find below all my new social media channels and check out Richard and my NEW Intro Video to our YouTube Channel.
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Thank you for all your support and understanding. See you on Thursday for another exciting Video!!.
Pleated Trousers For Spring
Pleated Trousers
I know Spring talk already, but with the latest sunny spells we have been having in the UK. My mind has been turned to the excitement of all things new in nature and style. Its getting to that tricky transitional stage where I don’t want to buy anything new, so I have been re-shopping my own wardrobe to find new pieces again!. The pleated trousers that you see in the pictures were a panic buy when I had realized the week of a award ceremony that I had NOTHING to wear. I tore around our local TOPSHOP in a complete tizz and saw these and thought ‘O.k I can do something with this’ and lo and behold they have become a firm favorite in my wardrobe. Whether you are wanting to dress them up (see here in my vlog) or how I have styled them casually with a pair of Cons and a leather jacket. Sometimes these things are just meant to be!.
Shop my look below for inspiration.
Thanks for reading guys and look out for Thursday when my BIG new Hair reveal video. In the meantime, the children are on half term so I will be a bit MIA. You can keep up to date by clicking on any of the links below.
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Love Nay x
Massive Vlog Fail
The Bag Lady Look
Hey Everyone, I hope you have had a good weekend and are looking forward to the week ahead. If you have been reading my blog for a while you will remember this skirt back in August 2016, when I picked it up from Zara. I thought this would be a good illustration to show what works for your body shape, aaannnd what doesn’t. I love Maxi skirts, FACT- Maxi skirts do not love me. I know its sad, but if you look at the difference from my last blog post HERE you will see how wearing different styles can and cannot suit you. I am a Emotional dresser. When I wake up in the morning, I decide what I am going to wear to how I am feeling that day. I first realized I was like this when I was 19 years old. Back then I was working at TOPSHOP and part of being a Brand Manager, you had to work at other Stores to help out. I was sent to Manchester Trafford Center store, where I met Sophie. She was 26 years old and had a eccentric sense of dress. One day she was a Skater girl, next day she was Posh spice, then Boho chick with braided locks and a pair of Birken stocks to boot!! I just thought, ‘that is how I like to dress’ and from then on I have carried on being a Chameleon with my dress sense, not really following trends, but on what suits my body shape and how I feel on the day. Which is very detrimental to my bank balance, but hey I enjoy it.
So back to the outfit at hand, today I was feeling slightly Boho with a sniff of Biker chick with my boots and leather Jacket. Oh and the snugly Jumper cause its FREEZING!! As you can see Maxi skirts instantly add width to the hips and the thick long Jumper hides my curves and makes my shoulders look larger. Do I care? Not a jot, because I was feeling it at the time, but it may be the last time I wear it…for now!
Do you have items in your wardrobe that you feel dont suit you, but wear any way? Let me know in the comments below, as I would love to know your thoughts.
- All Saints Bale Leather Jacket
- Topshop Jumper (old) Similar
- Zara Lace Maxi Skirt (old)
- New Look 90’s Biker Boots (sold out) Similar
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See Friday, Nay x