OOTD: Strolling around Paris

Almost two weeks ago I returned from a lovely holiday where we took a trip to Paris for a few days then drove down to the south of France for a week. I've been meaning to do some posts showing some outfits and I've got a small haul to show you too! Trouble is since I've returned I've been so busy, last week I was doing work experience at Miss Selfridge's head office in London which was amazing! 

So back to my outfit here, when I bought this dress from Topshop I intended it as a cover up and I wasn't overly sure on it at first because of its shape. However when I styled it with this Primark black belt it created an interesting sillhouette. I think this dress is a great alternative to a black maxi dress or midi, the tassles give it a great texture and its so comfortable to wear all day in the city. It is also available on the Topshop website in a few other colours which showcase the brights trend that has appeared everywhere this summer. 

I kept the rest of my outfit quite simple with my Topshop 60's oval sunglasses in a tortoise shell print, my rose gold Marc Jacobs watch, Chanel quilted bag and Primark tan gladiator sandals. I had been hunting around for these Primark sandals in the weeks up to my holiday and was having no luck finding them in my size. Luckily I found them in the new Milton Keynes Primark, at £12 I think they were a great buy, and they look very much like Topshop gladiators we see each year. I also saw these available in both white and black, however they did seem to be selling out pretty quickly! 

I shall post up a couple more outfit posts and my France Haul soon :) 

Thanks for reading, 

Rhiannon 

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Spell it Out: Topshop vs. Primark

I love statement necklaces at the moment, and recently I discovered Topshop's 'Make your own'  necklace at Topshop where you create your own necklace with the letters and charms provided. However for £13.50 I wasn't convinced it was worth the price. Don't get me wrong I love Topshop jewellery, but I was sure I might be able to find a cheaper alternative and that is exactly what I did... 

 Topshop's 'Make your Own' necklace  comes with a gold and silver chain with letters and charms in mixed metals. I'm not completely sold on the mixed metals, but I love the inclusion of charms to add something different to the necklace.  From looking on the website this hasn't received the best review, stating that the letters and charms were difficult to get on and off.

Then I strolled into Primark the other day and came across this bargain... 

 For just £2.50 this is an absolute steal and £11 cheaper than Topshop's! Available in both gold and silver this comes with 34 letter charms which can be used to create your own phrased necklace on this two tiered chain. I picked up the gold version as I wear more gold accessories and jewellery, but to be honest for £2.50 I could pick up the silver one too! I love that this, compared to the Topshop version, has the letters all in gold to match the chain. I also much prefer the style of letters of this Primark dupe as they are less chunky and more elegant, now I just have to figure out what to write on my necklace!

Thanks for reading, 

Rhiannon 

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Wish List: Pop of Colour

Topshop White Boucle Pannel Blazer-

I've really loving white tailoring at the moment especially to add over an outfit for the summer evenings. I have been trying on this blazer in a few Topshop's recently and it fits beautifully, just at the moment parting with £65 for this has not been too appealing. So I'm on the search for a cheaper alternative, or maybe a treat when pay day comes around.

Mac Lipstick in Ruby Woo-

I was watching Sammi from Beauty Crush's June Favourites and she mentioned this lipstick. She was wearing it in the video and it was such a gorgeous shade I new I had to add it to my wish list. I would describe it as a summery red, which would give a pop of colour to an outfit for a summer evening, without being too dark. 

River Island Slinky Chain Collar Necklace- 

Recently I bought a black jumpsuit from Topshop and I'm after a simple gold necklace to accessorise it. I love this collar necklace as it looks so expensive for its £12 price tag, but I have also been looking at this gorgeous gold plated belt from Miss Selfridge. 

Topshop Daisy Burnout Tee- 

I've been looking at this tee is both black and white and I've been more drawn towards the black. I feel this black version will transferred from season to season. Its a perfect cover up for by the pool, and would look lovely with a pair of bright shorts, but I feel it was also look great with a pair of black skinnys and heels later in the year or in the evenings. 

Thanks for reading, 

Rhiannon 

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Let's go to the Beach: Swimwear Edition

So the weather at the moment is a bit all over the place, but in a few weeks I am off to the south of France for a couple of weeks and so I've been on the search for a new bikini or two and a nice cover up for the beach and pool side. Scrolling through all the high street websites, I am so impressed with the selections and variations of swim wear which is now available! I have to admit my favourite places for swimwear are Topshop, River Island and Asos with their beautiful designs that sometimes make me think, I don't think I would want to swim in this! Also supermarkets have really upped their game with swimwear and I love George at Asda for basic Bikinis. 

River Island Light Blue 3D Flower Balconette Bikini- 

I love the flower detail on this bikini. The colour is also gorgeous and is one I think would suit any complexion. 

River Island Black Cut Out Cross Strap Bustier Bikini-

 High waisted bikinis are such a flattering shape on the body. Bikini bottoms which sit above or just under the belly button are so flattering and I think a much more comfortable fit. 

Topshop Cream Texture Scallop Swimsuit-  

So I love a holiday but being in a bikini is something which makes many feel self concious. This swimsuit from Topshop is gorgeous, and all in ones are very flattering. This colour blocking is very nautical which is a look I think is lovely for swim wear!

River Island White Dip Dye Embellished Waisted Dress-  

A coverup is a staple in my holiday wardrobe, something which is light and easy to throw on to create an outfit instantly. There are so many available and I have come across so many which I would wear on a holiday evening. I love the dip dye effect and the embellished neckline which I think makes this dress look more expensive. 

I have only got a few Swimwear picks here to show you, but there is so much available on the high street and I can't wait to get my hands on a gorgeous high waisted bikini for my holiday this summer!

Thanks for reading, 

Rhiannon 

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June Beauty and Skincare Favourites

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer, Rimmel Scandaleyes
Eyeliner in Nude and Bourjois Cream Blush 02 (Swatched then blended) 

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish, Hot Cloth Cleanser

I have been using this cleanser since the end of last year and I thought I should give it the recognition it deserves. At first it was a bit strange using it, you apply the cleanser onto a dry face after removing makeup and then massage in, with the muslin cloths provided you run them under hot water and polish away the cleanser. I use this at least once a day in the evening, but I often use it in the morning too. 

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo

Now I know this has been raved about in the beauty blogger world, and when I first used it I really did not get what all the fuss was about. However, I have made this an evening skincare staple applying a thin layer over my face before bed and now I can see why it is so loved. It is a correcting and unclogging gel like formula which clears skin. It is one of those products where you may feel as though your skin gets worse before it gets better, but you have to commit to this using it daily to see the effects. My skin has never been bad but this allows my skin to be more even. 

Real Technique Brushes 

Samantha Chapman's range of brushes Real Techniques are brushes I love! They are available in boots and online and are really affordable and excellent quality. I have the Expert Face Brush, Blush Brush, Setting Brush and Shading Brush. These are perfect for making makeup look flawless. The brushes are synthetic and colour coded to relate to aspects of your makeup. 

YSL All-in-one BB Cream in Clear

I have had this BB cream since my birthday in April and with the summer weather we are starting to see I have been wearing this with just a small amount of concealer. I use my Expert Face Brush to buff a small amount into the skin and it appears flawless evening out my skin tone, but it appears as though I am not wearing anything. I have a full review of this which is available here. 

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Ivory

I purchased this a few months ago, after everyone was raving about the foundation, I thought I would give this concealer a go. This is packed with vitamins and peptides to help brighten and illuminate the under eye area. I personally do not use this on any blemishes as the illuminating aspect makes me sceptical that this is not an area you want to highlight. 

Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Liner in Nude

Rimmel have brought out some amazing products recently and they are becoming my favourite high street beauty brand. Their scandaleyes eyeliners are great and very pigmented, I use this nude one in my waterline to brighten my eye and it works amazingly, I would definitely recommend it! 

Bourjois Cream Blush in 02 

This is another beauty product which many beauty bloggers went crazy for! I can certainly see why this gorgeous peach/pink shade (O2) is an easily blendable cream blush which is perfect to fit in with the dewy summer makeup. Sometimes I find that powder blushes can look very unnatural and this is a perfect alternative. You do not need hardly any as it is very pigmented and blends beautifully into the skin. 

What are your June beauty and skincare favourites? 

Thanks for reading, 

Rhiannon 

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OOTN Summer Nights

Topshop Top,  Topshop Necklace (Blue Version Here), Chanel Bag, Marc Jacobs Watch, Asos Rings, American Apparel Riding Pants, Topshop Boots. 

This weekend me and my boyfriend went on a road trip to Southampton and London. On Friday evening we went for dinner and then ventured out to a couple of bars in Southampton. Neither of us had been to the city before and we went to Pizza Express on Oxford Street, and then went to a busy bar  called White Star Tavern where we had a few cocktails and enjoyed a bit of late night sun. We then headed to a bar called Orange Rooms which was a lovely, and busy bar come club. 

I thought I would show you the outfit of the night. I went for quite a smart casual look. I love this Topshop top, it is a lovely expensive fabric with an exposed zip at the back. I teamed this with my trusty American Apparel Riding Pants which are so comfy and have been a staple in my wardrobe through all seasons. I then thought because I was sporting a very monochrome look I would add some jewellery, so I went for my watch, band rings from ASOS and this gorgeous high collar necklace from Topshop.

Now I am visiting my family in Cardiff, so it has been a busy and lovely weekend and now for another great week!

Thanks for reading, 

Rhiannon 

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Chanel Lipsticks

So the weather is far from summer rain on the 20th of June? Typical. I thought I would do a post of my little collection of Chanel lipsticks, two of which were gifts  and the others, well I just treated myself. However, a little disclaimer with my job I do receive discount, as I know these are high end prices. So anyway I shall give you a bit of information on each of these golden packaged beauties. 

Rouge Coco Shine 57 Aventure- These are formulated as a hydrating sheer lipshine, almost like a balm.  Although the colour is seen on the lip these are more sheer than the other formulations. Aventure is a glossy baby pink with slight gold shimmer, lovely to give your makeup a girly feel. 

Rouge Coco Shine 69 Flirt- This is the same formula as Aventure and I got this as a gift for my birthday.  This colour lives up to its name, in the bullet its a vibrant orange with gold shimmers. However when on the lip it isn't as bright, but still you see the colour. This is a gorgeous summer colour and I love it!

Rouge Coco 117 Magnolia- This is formulated as hydrating creamy lip colour. This particular one was a 21st birthday present from my girls. It is a true light dusky pink, which is just lighter than my natural lip colour, perfect when you have a dramatic smokey eye to add colour, but not too much. 

Rouge Coco 11 Légende- This is the same formula as Magnolia, this however is a gorgeous deep purpley pink. This looks lovely with simple eye makeup as it gives a pop of colour to my face, but not as vibrant as a red. 

Rouge Allure 66 Confidentielle- This was the first Chanel lipstick I bought it is a smooth intense lip colour. This is what I would call a 'my lips but better' lip colour, perfect just to give my makeup a bit of a lift in the daytime.  

Thanks for reading, 

Rhiannon 

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End of an Era

 

 

Jessie being cheeky. Hair and Makeup for Graduate Fashion Show. Stacy Agaeva's Collection. Trying to de-backcomb my hair. Finally got my hands on these Zara sandals. Results are in!. 

So the time is upon us we will be loosing GFC, and now onto Blog Lovin' so click on this link http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/5157443/rhiannons-wardrobe to follow me :) 

Shoes Glorious Shoes

Recently I've been thinking I need a complete shoe revamp in my wardrobe, as I seem to have hardly any which I am inspired by apart from my trusty Topshop boots. I have been browsing for some perfect shoes which I can team with many outfits in my wardrobe and here are a few beautiful options I picked out.

ASOS MARKY Leather Brogue- I've been on the search for a pair of black patent brogues for a while, and the closest I came to finding some were a pair from Kurt Geiger's for over one hundred pounds. Then I came across these from ASOS.  A pair of gorgeous traditional style brogues which are a bargain at £35, perfect for any season, to add some definition to any outfit. 

Topshop Lime Fortunate Cuff Sandals- If we ever get some summer weather I have found the perfect pair of sandals to add a bright pop of colour to a simple outfit. These lime sandals with gold hardware are on the top on my holiday list for the South of France this summer, I absolutely love the colour! They are also available in black and white if you want a more classic colour to accompany any look. 

Zara Combination High Heel Sandal- These have been on my mind since I saw them about a month ago with a friend, we both adored them and he encouraged me to get them straight away, unluckily they didn't have my size. This weekend however I came across them and my eyes lit up! Sandal shoes are everywhere at the moment and I love the classic design, and these are no exception. The gold heel makes these look so much more expensive than their £29.99 price tag! Perfect with trousers, dresses shorts or skirts and available in blue and red too! 

& Other Stories Abigail Lorick Oxfords- Accents of perspex are a trend I am loving, however I am still yet to find the perfect perspex clutch. These modern twist on a traditional brogue I love, available in ivory and indigo, the perspex panels add a summery feel to these shoes. & Other Stories are a new brand under the same company as H&M however with more high end high street prices available online or at there store on Regent Street London. 

Thanks for reading

Rhiannon 

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June Update

So I have officially finished university, now all I have to do is nervously wait for my results, enjoy my last month in Cambridge and most importantly arrange what is next for me! I thought since again I have not been blogging too much due to my month long intensive rehearsals for my degree, I would do a catch up post in photos of what I have been up to! 

Excited for Woburn Safari. Intensive rehearsals snap. Mint and Daisies. Ladies man at Summer Ball. Last time Drama will be on stage together at Cambridge Junction. Cast and Stage Manager of 'Awaiting Repair'. Celebratory drinks. Lunching in the sun. Preparing awards evening. Ready to celebrate finishing my degree. Lovely late birthday present.