Today’s video is all about that Summer Capsule Wardrobe Essential- Culottes!!. I am going to demonstrate 3 ways how I would style a pair of Culottes and have a sneek peek into my Capsule Wardrobe ideas.
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Zara White Shirt, New Look Black Maxi Skirt and Converse All Stars from La Redoute.Zara White Shirt, New Look Black Maxi Skirt and Converse All Stars from La Redoute.Zara White Shirt, New Look Black Maxi Skirt and Converse All Stars from La Redoute.Zara White Shirt, New Look Black Maxi Skirt and Converse All Stars from La Redoute.
I am not one to be sentimental over things, it is a curse and a blessing. It wasn’t until I had children, that I began to become sentimental. The smell of a softener that I used when I washed babies first clothes in, a pair of first socks, were their feet ever that small!! and a pair of Cons, I treated myself to after giving birth to our third child. These said ‘Cons’ have sadly disintegrated and reluctantly was going to chuck them out, until I was stopped in my tracks by a memory. It came like a lightening bolt and holding those shoes in my hands I was reminded of how I felt when I put on these cons for the first time. Our third child was only 2 weeks old and Richard wanted to take us to the local pub for dinner. It was going to be the be my first outing still recovering from major surgery, the first Pram outing and of course with baby Louis. So, these Cons are so special to me because of the many firsts I have had in them!. Alas, they have had their day, and I needed a new pair. I scoured the internet and found nearly the same on SALE at La Redoute. I know in times past I moan about La Redoute delivery times, but because I wasn’t in a hurry and it was a Bargain price I was willing to wait.
The Converse All Stars Hi Tops are one of my favorite trainers. You can wear them pretty much every outfit and yes I have worn them under a ball gown before now, because they are so versatile and comfy. Today is a perfect example of this, White shirt knotted around the waist and a black maxi skirt is all you need. I find Maxi skirts difficult to wear at the best of times, but sling on a pair of Cons and instantly transforms your whole look. Definitely a must for any Capsule Wardrobe.
I have been waiting for this all year. Its like the gods at Bumble and bumble heard my prayer and felt sorry for me on how much Don’t Blow It (Original) Which came out last summer, I was using. This product was really for girls or boys who had fine to medium hair and could apply this to their hair and just walk out the door while their hair air drys to a smooth, gentle wave. If you have been reading our blog for a while you will know that not to be left out, but I would literally slather my hair in this stuff and use nearly half a tube to get the same effect as those fine haired girls were getting because my hair is soooo THICK!!
Bumble and bumble Don’t Blow It Thick
Like I said at the beginning they finally heard my call and wallet!! and have released Don’t Blow It THICK!! It does not disappoint. I use only a fifty pence piece and only apply to mid-length to ends and I twirl sections around my figure to encourage more wave and movement. You do not use any heat on it and allow it to dry naturally, which in the heat we have had lately, I have not wanted to to put the hairdryer near my head. Its a great product and well needed for Summer!!.
Bumble and Bumble Summer In The Hair Holiday Pack.Bumble and Bumble Summer In The Hair Holiday Pack.
Its Holiday Time!!! Its such a exciting time of year in the salon. As Clients are either going on holiday or just coming back off holiday. Its always good when you go away to take some nice miniatures of your fave products to use while you are away. Low and behold Bumble and bumble has brought three, YES three Holiday sets so there is something for everyone.
Fine Hair- Prep Primer,Don’t Blow It Hair Styler, and Surfs Spray. The primer is also good for a next day styler. Just spritz through your hair and it will refresh your hair for another day on the beach!. Use the Don’t Blow It to leave in the hair to air dry while you take in the sights and your hair will naturally dry smooth on days when it is too hot to try. The surf spray is perfect to add that little more grit to give the hair some hold.
Bumble and Bumble Summer In The Hair Fine Holiday Pack.
Thick Hair- Hairdressers Invisible Oil Primer, Don’t Blow It Thick Styler, and Surf Infusion Spray. The HIO Primer Spray is perfect to spritz all over the hair and sit in the sun and your hair wont receive any damage as it has UV protection. Don’t Blow It for Thick hair is the same as previous, but has more substance to penetrate thicker, courser hair, so you can leave it to air dry. The Surf Infusion is the same as Surf spray, but is better for thicker hair as it has oil in it which makes it feel less dry.
Bumble and Bumble Summer In The Hair Thick Holiday Pack.
Curly Hair- Curl Custom Conditioner, Curl Style Primer, and Curl Style Gel-Oil. The Curl Custom is a little diamond of a product. If you have curly hair you will be familiar with the term Co-Washing, and this is the product to use to do this. Skip Shampooing and instead wash your hair in the Custom Conditioner or just leave it in for a deep penetrating treatment. Use the Pre-Style Primer before or use it next day to refresh Curls ready for another day. Finally, last not least use the Anti-Humidity Gel-Oil To De-frizz and style with. Such a great pack!. Everything you need if you have a curly.
Bumble and Bumble Summer In The Hair Curls Holiday Pack.
All three sets are all you need to style your hair to perfection for your Holiday. Clicks on the links and you can shop them through our website. Its free Delivery over £40 and we just love showering our Customers with lots of lovely samples too.
Today I thought I would share with you 8 different ways you can style a Plain white shirt. A White Shirt is one of the most versatile pieces in anyone’s wardrobe. It is the gift that keeps on giving!
Izabel London Floral Print Wrap Over Maxi dress.Izabel London Floral Print Wrap Over Maxi dress.
I dread this time of year for one thing only, and that’s when the Maxi dress appears. Normally during the winters months, this style of dress is saved for Weddings. For me, to say I dislike maxi dresses is a under statement. They remind me of when I was pregnant with our first child and maternity wear was dreadful. You were resigned to look like a you were wearing a potato sack the whole time and that during the time you were not meant to look stylish at all. I was only 24 and still wanted to look stylish and young. So as you can read, Maxi dresses just remind me of a less stylish time, now if I was to wear one I just look like am expecting all over again! So, when Izabel London kindly offered for me to choose some items from their collection, I could not get over how stunning their maxi dresses are. Now I am not a person who will give up easily on trying different styles, so I decided to challenge myself and to pick out two beautiful maxi dresses.
Izabel London Floral Print Wrap Over Maxi dress.Izabel London Floral Print Wrap Over Maxi dress.
I chose this Floral Print Wrap Over Maxi for the colour. Stunning sky blue and dainty flower print really are a marriage made. The cut of the dress is not your standard maxi, as it wraps over the top part of the body, which is extremely flattering if you are quite well endowed in that area. I find this dress such a easy piece to wear. I teamed it with my favorite wedge espadrilles to give me a little height to show off how slimming this dress can be with the right accessories. I like how with its floral print, and wrap over style which is reminiscence of the early 20th century tea dresses, giving that vintage feel to the dress.
Izabel London Multi Red Stella Morgan Maxi Dress and Topshop Cross strap sandals.Izabel London Multi Red Stella Morgan Maxi Dress and Topshop Cross strap sandals.Izabel London Multi Red Stella Morgan Maxi Dress and Topshop Cross strap sandals.Izabel London Multi Red Stella Morgan Maxi Dress and Topshop Cross strap sandals.Izabel London Multi Red Stella Morgan Maxi Dress and Topshop Cross strap sandals.
The next dress I chose, was this one from Izabel London, Stella Morgan range Multi Red Maxi Dress. I was drawn to the Aztec inspired print that screams summer to me. It has ruching around the rib cage area which helps to give your waist some definition because its not a empire which would normally sit under the bust. The skirt is very full, and I enjoyed swishing around in this dress. I took these photos on the hottest day of the year (hence my sour face!!) and it was so cool and airy to wear. I teamed this dress with Topshop Cross Strap Sandals, which I thought worked brilliantly with it. I love the bright colours and the pattern it makes me feel ready for a summer holiday. It just goes to show when you try a different cut of a Maxi dress it can really change your perception. I think I can safely say, I have rekindled my love for Maxi Dresses AGAIN.
Thank you again for Izabel London for these beautiful dresses. I hope you liked these dresses. Will you be wearing a maxi dress this summer? If you are in the market for a Maxi dress, why not give Izabel London a try.
We recently went to Harrogate which is in Yorkshire. We went for our Anniversary and thought I would bring you along to see what Harrogate has to offer.
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