samedi 10 janvier 2015

The Perfect Chunky Sweater


vendredi 9 janvier 2015

5 Inspiring French Twist Ponytails

1 Le Fashion Blog Hair Inspiration 5 Inspiring French Twist Ponytails Ponytail Wedding Hair Via 100 Layer Cake photo 1-Le-Fashion-Blog-Hair-Inspiration-5-Inspiring-French-Twist-Ponytails-Ponytail-Wedding-Hair-Via-100-Layer-Cake.jpg

1. 100 Layer Cake





2 Le Fashion Blog Hair Inspiration 5 Inspiring French Twist Ponytails Ponytail Jennifer Lawrence Via Daily Makeover photo 2-Le-Fashion-Blog-Hair-Inspiration-5-Inspiring-French-Twist-Ponytails-Ponytail-Jennifer-Lawrence-Via-Daily-Makeover.jpg

2. Daily Makeover (Jennifer Lawrence)





3 Le Fashion Blog Hair Inspiration Blonde 5 Inspiring French Twist Ponytails Ponytail Bumble And Bumble photo 3-Le-Fashion-Blog-Hair-Inspiration-Blonde-5-Inspiring-French-Twist-Ponytails-Ponytail-Bumble-And-Bumble.jpg

3. Bumble and Bumble





4 Le Fashion Blog Hair Inspiration 5 Inspiring French Twist Ponytails Ponytail Ports 1961 FW 2013 Via Style Bistro photo 4-Le-Fashion-Blog-Hair-Inspiration-5-Inspiring-French-Twist-Ponytails-Ponytail-Ports-1961-FW-2013-Via-Style-Bistro.jpg

4. Style Bistro





5 Le Fashion Blog Hair Inspiration 5 Inspiring French Twist Ponytails Ponytail Via Beauty High photo 5-Le-Fashion-Blog-Hair-Inspiration-5-Inspiring-French-Twist-Ponytails-Ponytail-Via-Beauty-High.jpg

5. Beauty High



How gorgeous are these French twist ponytails? Perfect hair inspiration for when you want something with a romantic feel. Get all of the how-to details here .

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María Valverde | Classic High-Waisted Jeans

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Le Fashion Blog Maria Valverde Wool Green Coat Double Ball Ring Classic High Waisted Jeans Black Gold Belt Via Vogue Spain photo Le-Fashion-Blog-Maria-Valverde-Wool-Green-Coat-Double-Ball-Ring-Classic-High-Waisted-Jeans-Black-Gold-Belt-Via-Vogue-Spain.jpg

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Obsessed with this classic high-waisted jeans look on Spanish actress María Valverde. The jeans go perfect with her simple turtleneck and green wool coat.



Get the look:

+ Studio 4 London Cocoon Coat in Fluffy Wool

+ J.Crew Merino Wool Turtleneck Sweater

+ Topshop Leather Western Belt

+ Forever21 Geo Accent Ring

+ Citizens of Humanity Rocket Skinny Jeans

I don't know about you, but I'm feeling 22

Today is my birthday.



I turned 22 and decided to dress up as a princess because well.. if you can't do that on your 22nd birthday then when can you?





















I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas & New Year! Heres to 2015.. lets see what it has in store!



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Girls Just Wanna Have Flowers






Appleyard London 40 Rose Bouquet - £39.99(*)







Appleyard London 40 Rose Bouquet - £39.99(*)



I was recently sent this gorgeous bunch of flowers from apple yard london! They brightened my day right up and aren't they absolutely gorgeous? The delivery of the flowers was so so quick and came the next morning after the email dropped in my inbox. It was such a treat to receive 40 roses and they were less than £1 each (the whole bouquet is £39.99) It's such an amazing gift to receive and what woman doesn't want to receive flowers!



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This Weeks High-Street Picks #22 - It's All About Monochrome




Contrast T-Shirt - Topshop

Striped High Neck Top - Boohoo

Ripped Joni Jeans - Topshop

Nike Air Max Theas - JD Sports

Geometric Print Shirt - River Island

Zig-Zag Treggings - Topshop



I absolutely love putting these posts together! It gives me so much inspiration but also makes me want to go shopping! (oops) I'm loving monochrome at the moment and I think the new year is a great opportunity to give your wardrobe a bit of a make-over. I think adding a few monochrome pieces to your wardrobe is ideal this January.



I really like this contrast t-shirt is great to team with a pair of high-waisted jeans and converse for a cool casual look. I am a massive fan of striped tops and this one from Boohoo is a complete and utter bargain. I think it would look great with a leather skirt and a pair of chelsea boots.



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The Perfect Winter Red Lipstick




Mac Russian Red Lipstick - Selfridges



Mac Russian Red Lipstick - Selfridges

I've been searching for the perfect red lipstick to help me stay glamorous in the winter! I find some of the reds I currently have in my lipstick collection too red and after reading various reviews online and watching some beauty videos on youtube. I came across russian red and knew I had to purchase it.



It's the perfect deep red and looks amazing with such a simple outfit. I love wearing this lipstick with a black turtleneck and a pair of skinny jeans! It's a simple but stylish look for winter time!





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Real Techniques Nic's Picks Collection Review




Real Techniques Nic's Picks Brush Set - Look Fantastic



I will always be a fan of Real Techniques brushes. Since I discovered the expert face brush (you can get it for £8.99 here) my make-up application has new been the same since. I use the real techniques brushes everyday and I probably have most of the brushes now! You can check out my previous posts on real techniques here, here and here.

Real Techniques Nic's Picks Brush Set - Look Fantastic



I love how there is 3 set exclusive brushes in this set, which are the cheek brush, angled shadow brush and the eyeliner brush. They're so nice to look at and look a lot more expensive then they are. I loved how good value for money these brushes are and easy they are to use. I never used a make-up brush up until about 2 years ago and now I don't leave the house without the essential real techniques brushes!



Real Techniques Nic's Picks Brush Set - Look Fantastic



I've been testing out this set for about a week now and my favourite brushes are definitely the duo fibre face brush which is perfect for dusting a bit of powder over your make up, and the cheek brush I like using as a high-light!



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Life lately via Instagram

I've been getting questions via Instagram on recipes, outfit details, and travel / food recommendations so figured I'd share extra commentary on here where it's easier to write. Here are a few of my favorite snaps from the past month, including an easy + yummy brunch dish to make at home!

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Camilyn Beth dress c/o (from this post ), Clare Vivier leopard bag (old)



A tradition that I look forward to all year is getting afternoon tea at the Taj hotel with my girlfriends. We dress up and chat for hours while reaching new sugar + caffeine highs. It's always a challenge finding an outfit dressy enough for the occasion, but warm and comfy enough for a long walk in chilly December.

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Layered with J.Crew coat , Bobeau fleece (hidden), and gloves (similar for short fingers)



Each year I've ended up wearing my Stuart Weitzman boots for warmth, with a dress that hits slightly higher than the boot shaft. It started out for functionality, but I've come to love the look of over-the-knee boots with a dressier piece! A stark white dress might seem suitable only for warm weather, but can be winter-chic as well in a classic black + white pairing (also try layering a striped tee or solid turtleneck underneath).

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H&M scarf, Sheinside coat c/o (read review ), Gap jeans , Prada tote , Nine West flats c/o



Above, Nick and I are in Copley Square en route to do some gift shopping. Yes I'm in sock-less flats - got a few questions/chastising comments on this, but when walking quickly it really doesn't bother me any more than having an exposed face. I picked up an iPhone 6+ for my elderly grandfather, who a few years ago adamantly refused all technology/ mobile / internet-related products however is now glued to his Apple gadgets and active with selfies on social media.


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Left: Nick + grandpa Instagram'ing before each meal. Right: Underbelly ramen in San Diego



We spent Christmas in San Diego where I indulged in good eats galore. With Asian food I usually avoid "fusion" places like the plague since I like those flavors authentic, but ended up loving Underbelly ramen (2 locations). This is the "belly of the beast" bowl which has oxtail dumplings, hoisin-braised short rib, and smoked brisket in a tonkotsu broth. My gripe was there were no spoons for drinking the broth; waitress said this is so customers have to pick up the bowl and drink...umm, alright, next time I'll just go with a spoon in my pocket!

This place seems to be hit or miss based on reviews but the noodles I got had good texture and the broth was rich and flavorful, especially when you add in a spoonful or two of the "ghost chilli pepper" paste at the tables. I finished every drop, spoon-less and all. Pork bun in the back left was good (tho does not measure up to Ippudo's) but I'd definitely pass on the octopus appetizer next time.

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I can't get enough of the citrus trees in Nick's parents' yard which bear an abundance of fruit year-round. Here, I'm wearing these comfy LOFT destructed jeans , old Gap sweater and my Ferragamo Varina flats. I ordered another pair of the LOFT modern skinny jeans in "dark rinse" wash during a past sale and mistakenly received curvy instead of modern fit. The fit is pretty starkly different, cut more generously in the hips and thighs so could be good for those with a curvier figure.

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Oh, Matcha Love...how I waited for this day. I'm a green tea ice cream fanatic and heard months ago that a soft serve version could be found in the food court of select Mitsuwa grocery stores (store locator ). This didn't disappoint - was very creamy and the matcha flavor was not overpowering nor too sweet.

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For Christmas, Nick received his late grandmother's cast iron skillets which was both sweet and perfect since the boy loves to cook. He put it to use whipping up this dish, which is great for getting rid of ingredients in the fridge. I've never bothered to make homemade hash in the past, but the process was easy and the results were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside - so yummy that I'm counting down the days before having it again.



Steps - too easy to be called a recipe!

1) Thoroughly wash and cube russet potatoes. We used unpeeled since the skin crisps up nicely, and did 1 large potato per person.

2) Place frying pan or skillet over medium heat and add oil to coat the bottom after the pan is heated. Put potato cubes in, mostly skin-side down. The key is to not stir them for about 5 minutes or until the bottom of the cubes are browned and seared. You can pick one up to check out the bottom.

3) Flip potatoes and turn heat down to medium-low. Stir only occasionally to allow more sides to brown. Cook for a total of 15-20 minutes until potatoes are soft in the center - taste to test.

4) Before potatoes are done cooking, season with salt and pepper to taste. If eggs are desired, cook them in a separate pan while the potatoes finish up then serve topped over your hash.



Optional add-ins: We added sausage, onion, kale, cheddar cheese, and herbs to empty out our fridge which ended up being delicious. Be creative with what you have on hand and with your favorite seasonings (sriracha a must for me). If you have greens in your fridge like spinach or kale, throw these in during the last few minutes of the potato cooking since they don't need long to cook down.







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How to style a poncho sweater + gloves for short fingers

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Forever21 sweater (free ship!), Hermes belt, Tory Burch tote , BP boots (runs small)

J.Brand Maria jeans - on sale + extra 40% off (mine are 2013 version, sz 24 hemmed) H&M hat



Wishing each of you a happy and healthy 2015! Thanks so much to those of you who took the time to share a bit about yourself back in my Nordstrom giveaway post (congrats to the winners!). I read every single entry and am amazed by the ambitious, accomplished, warm and interesting individuals who read this blog. So many of your comments made me smile or inspired me. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading and for supporting my creative outlet over the years.

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Middle + right: Halogen leopard heels (sold out, similar ), Prada tote , Lord & Taylor gloves



I'm starting off the new year with a few simple ways to style a poncho sweater. I love my share of tailored, fitted pieces, but sometimes there's nothing more chic than an oversized but well-draping garment. I spotted this sweater on my stylish friend Elle and didn't waste time to order. The shipping cost was well worth it to me (free shipping today for orders over $21!) if it meant not having to navigate through three floors of teenyboppers and overflowing racks in disarray.



As expected for a one-size-fits-all poncho, the sweater is long for someone 5 feet tall but the medium-weight knit drapes well and the design is very cozy. After playing around with the styling, I love the half-belted look which adds slight waist definition and can also shorten the length a bit. I looped the belt through the armholes, in between my back and the back of the sweater (note: not around the outer back of the sweater), and after buckling the belt I pulled a little excess length fold-over style above the belt. I also like the simple front-tucked look which keeps the leg line long while maintaining a slouchy, oversized silhouette in the back. Wearing dark bottoms with similar-colored shoes also gives off a minimalistic, lengthening look on the bottom to offset the more voluminous top half.

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I'm wearing this sweater in two slight variations here - one with low ankle booties and a hat for a more boho-inspired pairing, and another just changing up the accessories to pointed pumps and a structured satchel for a more classic look.

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I also want to point out the lighter brown silk-lined leather gloves in the latter pairing which are a recent find from Lord & Taylor. This was the first pair of adult gloves I've tried on ever where there was minimal excess in the tips for my short fingers! I had gotten used to the excess "hollow fingertips" and thought I'd be doomed to those for a lifetime. From the palms side, these in a size 6 measure about 7cm for the middle finger and 6.5cm for the pointer finger.

forever 21 sweater poncho5 The fit of a size 6 in these silk-lined gloves was also very slim, and was an overall snug fit on my hands. I tried on Lord & Taylor's other glove styles, including the cashmere-lined ones, and they did not fit as short in the fingers as these silk-lined ones. I picked "British Tan" out of the 9 colors though might've gone for the darker "Saddle" had that been available in-store. Would highly recommend these with the extra 20% off coupon for fellow short and narrow-fingered ladies.

forever 21 sweater poncho4 Ann Taylor stripe tee (old), Sheinside c/o cape (review ), BP trolley ankle boots (runs small)









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Girls Just Wanna Have Flowers






Appleyard London 40 Rose Bouquet - £39.99(*)







Appleyard London 40 Rose Bouquet - £39.99(*)



I was recently sent this gorgeous bunch of flowers from apple yard london! They brightened my day right up and aren't they absolutely gorgeous? The delivery of the flowers was so so quick and came the next morning after the email dropped in my inbox. It was such a treat to receive 40 roses and they were less than £1 each (the whole bouquet is £39.99) It's such an amazing gift to receive and what woman doesn't want to receive flowers!



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