Heya girlies,
Now all my work is done,
what will get me out of bed
when the summer sun has gone
is pretty nails in pink, yellow and red :)
Well, the sunny spell seems to be over in my part of England but get a little sunshine back in your life with some summer nail colours! (and random poetry) The best thing about nail polish is you can treat yourself to something new and it doesn't have to cost the earth, Barry M and Rimmel do some really cheap ones which are fantastic!
5 Nail polish colours every girl should have:
1) The Perfect Pink
There are so many shades and so little time! What other colour can make you feel like such a girl?
2) Classic French Manicure
For those job interviews, seeing your grandma and getting married to Prince William (Hint, hint Kate Middleton) nothing beats a french Manicure for looking 'polished' (pun intended!) I mean, it's French so it's gotta be classy, right?
The tricky thing about a French manicure is getting the tips perfect. The best way to do this is either:
a) put masking tape over your nails leaving a small slither at the top which you can then paint white and take the tape off once it's dry, and THEN paint on the pink over the top (or you can buy little stickers from your local store)
b) If you have longer nails and a steady hand paint your tips horizontally, instead of length ways and you'll find it much easier.
c) Sally Hansen does a pencil which whitens the tips of your nail which you just rub underneath which is good but not quite as polished as the actual nail polish method. It's called '2 in 1 nail white pencil'
3) Lady in Red
What is it about red nail polish and a bit of red lippy that is so so seductive? It also goes perfectly with a 'Little Black Dress.'
4) Black to the Future
okay, so it may be a little gothic, but don't underestimate the power of black nail polish. It is so versatile and will go with everything. Top tip: Make sure you use a base coat so your finger nails don't get stained.
5) Sparkles, rainbows and happy happy colours
And then there's that whole heap of nail colours which just make you happy for no reason at all :)
and also this is such a great idea:
I love the strawberry one! I hope this inspires you to get painting! :)
Hugs and cupcakes,
Heya Guys,
Well its the end of the LBD series and I hope you enjoyed and are ready to go out and accessorise like crazy! Here's a few more ideas if you still aren't sure if you have anything in your wardrode to match.
Coming up soon: A new party makeup tutorial, the anti-little black dress, festive frolics and gift ideas amongst others.
Hope to see you soon. leave a comment and say hello if you fancy.
Hey guys, Off set biker boots with a girly LBD and a clutch bag. Perfect for the daring divas out there!
Love and Cupcakes,
Emma x o x
Heya guys! I hope you're all get prepared for christmas now, online shopping really is a lifesaver. Want to know what to wear when you're visiting Grandma on christmas eve? hmmmmm........How about a little Black dress?
Love and Chrtistmas Cupcakes,
Emma x o x
p.s. I hope you're liking the new Blog design. What do you think? x
Hey Guys, There's something about a little black dress at a cocktail party that just says instant class. Audrey Hepburn is the queen of the classic LBD so this set is inspired by her. You know what I realised the other day as well? Black is really slimming. Hurrah! is there anything the LBD can't do?
Want to know what to wear on your next cute picnic date? The little black dress will serve you well in those unsure moments - what is too much/too dressy/what if i look over dressed/under dressed? LBD all the way! :)
Love and Cupcakes
Heya! Here's another way which you can wear your Little Black Dress if you're going out with your girlies or to a party or a night on the town - Remember those killer heels? Go get 'em!
Hugs and cupcakes, 
Another way to wear you little black dress. Come rain or shine!
Love and Cupcakes,
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| Photo by Katie Jane |
I have a few Christmas Parties coming up (If I manage to get out of the snow!) and I thought I'd show you a if-all-fails-and-you-don't-know-what-to-wear outfit which is perfect for any Occasion. It is, of course, the Little Black Dress (LBD)
The perfect thing about a LBD is you can accessorise with absolutely everything. You can dress it down and go to Costa Coffee with a cardigan and some flats, or you can add a sexy waist belt and some killer high heels and go out with your girl friends. In this picture I'm wearing a H&M strapless dress with a Dorothy Perkins Brown saddle-style belt some earings from Accessorize, nude tights, and a brown bracelet to match. Okay, usually black and brown in the fashion world don't really go, but I was always one for breaking rules! If it looks cool then go with it!
Top Tips with your LBD
- Jazz up your black dress with bright accessories. Have a pair of killer Hot Pink Heels? Pair it with a LBD and a matching handbag and you're good to go.
- Don't know what jewelry to wear? Add several necklaces of different lengths but either all gold/silver/similar colourings and practise with a few different ones to see what looks right.
- For a smart occasion or if its cold pair with a beautiful tailored Blazer. I have a couple which were real finds and once you start wearing them you won't stop. My favourite is from Madam Butterfly but you can also get nice ones from New Look or Dorothy Perkins. They're a wardrobe must!
- Have you already got a nice little blak dress? Good ways to make it 'on trend' for the winter season: Pair with a sparkly bolero, a velvet jacket or a scarf/shoes/bag with animal print/fur. Or something Gold.
- Add some Body sparkle on your decolletage and arms if you're going to a party. The Body Shop have a gorgeous one in thier new winter makeup collection which is £10 and scented of Japanese Cherry Blosom. I can't wait to get my hand on one of those!
- Dress down with Biker boots, flats, cardigans and jeans or leggings underneath.
- If you're not particularly curvy then give yourself some shape with a cute waist belt.
As you can see a LBD is so versatile it will solve any wardrode crisis! Fashion is made when designers break the 'rules' of fashion and this is the perfect dress to become a fashion designer yourself. Go crazy, have fun and as long as you feel good then let your style show!
