Spring Trend: Pastels

ItÔÇÖs a new year and that means some great new fashion trends!┬áAdmittedly, itÔÇÖs been a cold and wet start to the year, but contrary to the weather outside, the fashion forecast for 2014 looks brighter than ever.┬áFrom classic checked patterns to loud and proud slogan-bearing t-shirts, this yearÔÇÖs styles are diverse and there is something for everyone. Nothing says spring like soft pastel colours. True, … Continue reading Spring Trend: Pastels

Spring Trend (Editors Pick) – Tea Skirts with Cropped Tops

The length of a tea skirt falls between a maxi and a midi. Whilst the growing spectrum of hemlines may seem pedantic, the images conjured up of Alice in Wonderland style tea parties makes it all seem not so ÔÇÿmad hatterÔÇÖ. Although being pioneered as a spring trend by brand Alice + Olvia┬áthe tea skirt can be seen in many other S/S14 runways and is … Continue reading Spring Trend (Editors Pick) – Tea Skirts with Cropped Tops

5 NYE fashion and beauty handbag essentials

It pays to be prepared. Don’t let niggles spoil your evening. Lip and cheek tint ÔÇô De-clutter with multi-purpose products Wipes ÔÇô For inevitable smudges and spills A bobble and bobbly pins ÔÇô Damage control for a number of scenarios┬á Perfume sample ÔÇôYou certainly donÔÇÖt want to be lugging a bottle of perfume around but if youÔÇÖre the sociable type who likes to have a … Continue reading 5 NYE fashion and beauty handbag essentials

Student-Friendly Beauty – Blusher

Kirsty Fardell┬átakes a look at the best blushers for your money; whether it’s a long-lasting tint or classic powder, we’ve got something for you.     Rimmel London Stay Blushed! – ┬ú4.49 at Boots This liquid cheek tint is great for long lasting colour ┬á- you wont need to use a brush or even top it up. The lightweight formula works by staining cheeks, but … Continue reading Student-Friendly Beauty – Blusher

Student-Friendly Beauty – Eyeliner

Smoky, super sleek or smudged; eyeliners have an ability to reshape the eye, making them appear larger and more animated.┬áKirsty Fardell has investigated three of the best eyeliners in the student market. L’Oreal Superliner Gel Intenza in Pure Black – ┬ú9.99 in Superdrug This gel eye liner comes in a small glass pot with the perfect eyeliner brush. Gel liners are great for creating the … Continue reading Student-Friendly Beauty – Eyeliner

Student-Friendly Beauty – Mascara

Beauty writer Kirsty Fardell gives us the lowdown on the best student-budget friendly mascaras. All Time Favourite: LÔÇÖOreal Paris False Lash Flutter Mascara in Midnight Extra Black – ┬ú10.99 from Boots OR ┬ú7.99 delivered from feelunique.com I stumbled across this mascara only because it was on offer during the summer, but now I canÔÇÖt imagine using an alternative. It has LÔÇÖOrealÔÇÖs usual favourite comb style … Continue reading Student-Friendly Beauty – Mascara