Saturday 22 March 2014

NEW BUY: PRIMARK SUNNIES


I was strolling through Primark and just happened to glance over to the sunglasses wall and these caught my eye! Last year I bought a few pairs of sunglasses similar to this in funky pink and green colours which I still love but I have been looking for a more subtle and classy pair that I can wear to look a tad more 'grown up' and Primark have not disappointed me! They feel a little plastic, but compared to shops like Topshop and River Island where the quality isn't that different in my eyes you can't really complain. They cost a mere £3 which is an absolute bargain which I could not give up the opportunity to own. I am keeping a look out to see if they release any more beauties like these.

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Wednesday 19 March 2014

110 LASTING FINISH MATTE BY KATE


I have been on the hunt for a 'red but not so red' lipstick - if you get my drift? A colour that is lighter than a usual red lipstick but darker than a coral or orange one, which I have finally found! I came across the Rimmel Lasting finish matte by Kate Moss lipstick in shade 110 which I fell in love with straight away. When you first apply on the lips it feels creamy and silky but then dries to become a matte shade which I prefer in a lip product as I think it has more staying power when it is matte - This product in particular stained my lips so I rarely had to top it up throughout the day/night.

I'm a fan of wearing all types of lipstick on a casual day as well as on a dressed up night, so I will definitely be donning this colour on a number of occasions as you can layer it up to be a brighter more bolder colour on the lip or put a few layers on and dab with a tissue or layer with a gloss of some sort.

Do you have any of the Rimmel Lasting Finish range?
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Saturday 15 March 2014

TOPSHOP FOLKLORE


 Topshop folklore collection here


Fashion is no stranger to the odd boho, hippy, festival chic collection here and there. However, I really do think Topshop's new Folklore collection has ticked all of the boxes and given us the most perfect boho collection ever! (can you tell I love the collection yet?)

Above are a few of my favourite pieces - I wish I could buy them all but my bank won't stretch that far! I love the clashing colours, bright fabrics and canvas bags/purses. I really hope that our English summer will last long enough to really take this trend to town and wear it to death! These looks are typical ones that you would see at a festival throughout the summer and I can bet you that it will be just as popular this year after collections like this one have boosted the interest in boho fashion trends!

Have you check out the collection yet? What's your favourite piece?

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WHAT'S IN MY UNIVERSITY BAG?


This is a follow up post to the 'Whats in my day-to-day bag' post (here) I made a few weeks ago. I thought I would give you an idea what I carry around with me on various days, depending what I am up too! Here is what I take with me in my University bag.

-A PukkaPad is a must have to take into lectures and seminars, so that you can jot down any notes or tips that lecturers may point out or help you with. Also its somewhere to doodle in if you're bored out of  your mind!
-I take around a magazine with me just incase I have a break in between classes or the lecturers late and so on as it just gives me something to read and do in the meantime.
-My prescription glasses are a life saver in lectures when I struggle to see the interactive board and they also save me from getting the worst headaches!
-I get so peckish so quickly, so I carry around a little snack with me just to give me a boost of energy throughout the day. Sometimes I forget to take one and it makes the day drag so much when Im starving!
-I seem to carry around lip products with me all the time! I'm obsessed with having some sort of product on my lips, otherwise I feel naked. I'm really loving this 'Famous by Sue Moxley' lipstick in shade8 at the moment as its quite a nude and natural colour, but still adds a different touch to my makeup look.
-Pen/pencil/highlighter to help jot down those important notes, or to doodle all over my pad!
-Lastly I like to take a bottle of water to uni as the rooms tend to be quite warm, so getting dehydrated is very likely otherwise.

What's in your uni/college/school bag?
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Monday 3 March 2014

INSTAGRAM

instagram: @toria_adkins


A quick post to update you on where to find me on instagram! I post quite frequently, whether it be an outfit of the day, nails of the day, a snap of where I am/what I'm doing or an occasional selfie! I love instagram and I am always searching for new accounts to follow and so on so leave your names below and I'll check yours out :)

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