Embrace the Chic in Spring Chick.

Highlight That Spring Glow.

My top three tips and spring trends that'll get you looking and feeling like that spring sunshine.

The Beachy wave.

Get those locks looking chic and summer ready! Light and bronzy highlights or a cute ombre was all the rage last summer but why wait for the trends when you can be the trend setter?! Either way, it'll be sure to embrace the spring shine and add an unmissable glow! And of course you can't forget about that classic beachy wave that gives all the signs of an effortless, natural radiance. (To avoid using heat tools and damaging those locks that we want looking super soft and healthy just plait your hair before bed and it truly will be effortless and look totally chic chick ;)).

 

Its all about the Sierra.

Take a stunning sunning selfie and add that old school, LA sunshine chic you'll be sure to be noticed for. (Instagrams Sierra Filters up there for that spring flair).

 

Dash of baby pink to make the world wink. ;)

Become a part of spring and embrace your inner flower. Pink is my fave colour (if you couldn't tell by the blog...) and it's the perf colour to brighten up any spring day, not mention it's a classic, chic staple whether your going for the cute girly girl or the soft grunge vibe or jazzing up that festival look and anywhere in between.

 

 

Don't forget to comment anymore spring trends or top tips you'll be sure not to be with out in the upcoming spring months. Once again, that's all for now folks, see you next time!

xoxo -A
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Tuedays Newsday. Outfit of the day.

Perfect for that spring shine and those spring chills.

The very first post for the Tuesdays Newsday series. Most loved spring outfit.

Tuesdays Newsday; every Tuesday you'll get a quickity snipity blog post about my Tuesday. Ranging from outfits of the day to an embarrassing (and hilarious, as they always are...) experience.

(...what have I let myself in for?!)

 

But let's get back to the main aim of the post shall we? #Ootd ;)  

 

In my opinion, layering those light knits over a pretty floral cami will be sure to give you the double take look this spring. Pairing with your fave comfy leggings (Spot the white paint on mine... opps. It just comes with the Art Student territory). Matching this look with the cutest, on trend shoe, the classic slip on and brightening up with rose gold, the prefect colour for spring! The light toned metal defiantly adds a shine and glow to any outfit. (This is deffo my go to spring shoe!) For extra oomph I added a ditsy floral ring, simple gold midi ring and my rose gold (surprise, surprise...) watch from Olivia Burton.

To Transition in to the evening swap up your light knit for your fave leather jacket (I went for my fave brown biker jacket!) Grab the classic, black structured mini satchel and maybe give a dark pink or red lip a whirl.

 

Items featured:

Floral Cami (or Red Floral)

Basic Leggings

Rose Gold Slip Ons- H&M, ASOS & Ted Baker (via Asos)

Olivia Burton Rose Gold Watch

Basic Gold Midi Ring

Pandora Flower Ring

Black Light Knit Cardi

Topshop Cat Eye Sunglasses

Black Mini Satchel- ASOS 

Biker Jacket

(All links are the exact if not similar products shown/mentioned in images above).

So, grab those shades and enjoy the day in a rocking spring look!

Be sure to comment any of your fave outfits of the day or maybe your go to spring item! :)

 

 

 

To get my go to spring hair look, check out my previous BlogPost 'Getting your crimp on' http://bitches-be-blogging.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/getting-your-crimp-on.html

 

 

xoxo -A
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The Not So Basic, Basics.

Spring Basics.

What's in my makeup bag?

 

 Afternoon folks, today I thought I'd share what's in my make up bag. I don't generally carry make up out and about with me (except maybe a lip product or two) so my make up bag consists of the general essentials and a selection of similar products, so I can pick and choose depending on what I feel like... (Yes, that does mean I don't actually wear all three of my Bronzers at once! I just pick one ;)).

(Scroll down for the inside scoop!)




Base

Bronzer

Eyes

Get your blusher on

Lips

Illuminator (Highlight) and Shadow sticks (These arn't necessarily a daily essential but they're a great addition to the makeup bag to give you that extra glow every now and then, especially for spring/ summer!).



Products Featured:

Zoella Cosmetics Bag

Benefits They're Real Mascara
Ted Baker Mascara

Ted BakerShadow Stick- Gold
Ted Baker Illuminator- Pearly Pink and Golden Glow

Rimmel Stay Matte Face Powder

Natural Collection Bronzer

Benefits HOOLA Bronzing Powder

Rimmel Lasting Finish 25hr Liquid Foundation

Rimmel Wake Me Up Liquid Foundation

Rimmel Sun Shimmer 3D Bronzer

Maybelline New York New Matte Maker Face Powder

Ted Baker Eyelash Curlers 

Bourjois Paris Blusher- Rose Éclat and Rose Ambré

Ted Baker Big Blusher Brush 

Rimmel London Professional Eyebrow Pencil

Revlon ColourBurst Lip Butter- 096 Macroon 

Avon Satin Powder Eyeshadow Duet - Burnished Bronze/Tawny Gold

Nivea Lip Balm- Soothe and Soft Rosé 

That's all for now folks, if you want more information or an insight in to any specific product feel free to comment below. Anyhow... hope you enjoyed todays post and I'll see you all very soon!

P.s No Products were harmed in the making of this Blog Post.



xoxo -A
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Art Tips and Tricks.

1. Oil Paint.

So, being an art student at university I've decided to start a blog post series, Art Tips and Tricks. Little life hacks in the art world. (Be sure to keep your eye out for the next one ;)).

In keeping with this series being short and sweet, lets get down to business shall we?

The Oil Paint Dilemma.

For any fellow artists out there, graced by the medium of Oil Paint you will know exactly what I'm talking about. Stains. Oil paint is a an oil based paint (Hence the name April...) meaning when coming in to contact with most materials and skin it can be more than a hellish challenge to recover those perfect jeans or your lucky sweater (people still have those right?). To put it quite simply it just gets everywhere.
I recently had this very dilemma. I SAT IN OIL PAINT! (I know... but cut me some slack, 'clumsy' seemed to be my middle name today. But back to the story...). Green oil paint smudged on my bum (could it get any worse?... yes, I was just about to start my Art Assessment) wearing my favourite blue floral leggings. Life.

But despite all my previous 'clumsy mishaps' with oil and the outcome being nothing but heartbreak. I discovered a solution.

Recovering my leggings to their former glory. The trick is Neat washing up liquid. (How could it have been that simple all along?) Soaking the neat washing up liquid in the infected area (yes, infected. Its a plague among my wardrobe I tell you! aha) then after about 10 minutes, getting a clean dry cloth (one you don't mind getting the oil paint on) with a squeeze of washing up liquid on, rub over the mark with circular motions. AND HAY PRESTO! You'll be able to see the paint lifting off revealing what you thought would be lost forever. Your clothes will live again and will be as sassy as ever. *But be sure to catch the crime while it's still fresh. Once its dried, to the scrap heap it goes!*

 

This post is dedicated to my loves that have been lost at war. (May my many fallen garments rest in peace).

 

 

xoxo -A

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