Hair Story + Update

Hi Guys!!!

 

Hope you all are doing well. First of all, can I just mention that Autumn/Winter is officially here. I'm wrapped up in my blanket with a cup of tea while trying to type this up. Anyway, back to why you're here, if you follow me on snapchat or instagram you would have seen that I got my balayage re-done.

 

But, what is it you ask? Balayage is a French colouring technique that is applied by hand rather than using the traditional foiling or cap highlighting techniques. It has a much softer, less noticeable regrowth lines giving a natural look to the overall hair.

 

It is probably less damaging than conventional colouring techniques which use foils and heat to set the colour However I did notice with the bleach it can leave the ends quite dry, therefore take aftercare very seriously (lots of hair masks and conditioner)! 

 

The story of my hair...

 

About 2 years ago, I decided I wanted something new with my hair and I heard a lot of people talking about the balayage technique. I was a bit weary at first as I have heard a lot of stories about black hair that turned ginger in the process of trying to lighten it. I decided to go to my trustworthy hairdresser and discuss what they could recommend for me. I wanted caramel/brown mixed in with my natural hair and this is exactly how it turned out! It was achieved through bleaching the strands of hair first and then adding toner of the desired colour of choice. The colour remained for a while but as my hair grew longer the colour started to fade as well. This is why last week I went back to the same place and got it re-done, and here is the before and after picture of my hair (we went with similar tones as before).

BEFORE (hair where the colour began to fade):

 

 AFTER:

The hairdresser did mention that in the following weeks, as the colour settles, it will become lighter!

 

For me this was the best decision, as it gave me a boost in confidence!

 

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And I will be back soon with more posts coming your way :) xx

Summer Blues

Hello everyone! Hope you all are having a great week. As summer is coming to an end (trying to hold back the tears) I decided to wear this gorgeous jumpsuit that I found when browsing online at Boohoo. When I saw this online, I knew immediately how I was going to style this and I've been into pale pink (not helping beating the blues) this summer.

I hope you guys enjoy the last summer post of 2017 which I am sad to see the end of and join me in beating the summer blues...

This jumpsuit just screams sophistication and I wore this out when I went for dinner at Berners Tavern in London. Something that I love about this outfit, is that you can either dress it down by throwing on a denim jacket and a pair of converses or glam it up like I did. The cut on the jumpsuit is just below the knee, which to be honest I wasn't sure how it would work but I loved how it allowed the shoes to have their own moment since jumpsuits normally cover up the shoes. I loved the strappy halter-neck with the straps on the shoulder which were a bit annoying as one of them kept falling off. If I had to be picky, the fit of the jumpsuit was perfect apart from the straps.

 

I decided to pair this outfit with a few dainty accessories that I have collected over the year. The rings are from accessorize and the bracelet was a gift.I wore my favourite pink pointed heels which I won't go on about but I bought them a while back from H&M which was featured on my last blog post. To finish the look off, I chose this simple clutch which complimented the whole outfit perfectly (yes, pink again) and carried my lipstick and personal items perfectly. This whole outfit captures my girly style perfectly however this is probably the final time I wear an all-pink outfit.

As much as I'm going to miss this summer I am looking forward to the seasonal colours of Autumn (bring on my favourite month) where I will be showing you guys how you can still wear your favourite outfits but keep warm by layering. Hate to say this but so long summer, oh how you'll be missed till next year! x

 

 

 

*This post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own*



 

 

Outfit

 

Jumpsuit

 

Similar clutch

 

Similar heels

 

 

OOTD: The Ruffle Trend Continues

Hi lovelies, welcome back. If you have read my last post on the ruffle trend then you'll be pleased to see more of that ruffle trend (my latest style obsession) in this post which I hope you enjoy....

 

Autumn is getting closer and I wanted to wear this outfit one last time (I had to share it on the blog) before the cold hits us. Let me know what you guys think of this look and the twist on the typical white shirt dress.

The white shirt dress look has been seen styled by plenty of bloggers however when I saw that this shirt had ruffled sleeves, I knew I had to get my hands on it! To be honest, I never thought I could pull of the white shirt dress  but I love how the ruffle detail made the dress not look so formal ( no collar) and 'dressed down' but still looking chic! I've never been one to dress to make a statement but its minimal look made it easy to pull off. This dress is from Boohoo priced at only £12.00 (CRAZY right?) and the material is surprisingly nice and did not feel cheap AT ALL with the ruffles maintaining their shape. I'm someone who appreciates quality over how much it is and this certainly delivers more than its price which makes it more amazing. I love the contrast between the structured body of the dress and the free flowing ruffle sleeves which works so well.

 

 I decided to add a western style buckle belt from River Island to slightly cinch in at the waist to add some shape to my figure. I love how this buckle pairs perfectly with the dress and adds as an accessory without having to wear heavy jewellery. This belt is so easy to wear and adds an effortless look to the entire outfit.

 

I finished the whole look with these black suede Chelsea boots from H&M (a few years ago) which are timeless and can be worn in any season. These boots are slim and elegant and add sophistication to the entire outfit while being amazingly comfortable to walk around in London.

 

I hope you guys have been inspired by this casual yet stylish look which I've been wearing non-stop and I love how comfortable it is which makes me feel sooo confident! I love this monochrome outfit and I hope you guys try experimenting with this trend. As always please comment below any outfit pieces I would love! x

*not sponsored*

 Outfit details

Dress- Boohoo

Belt-River Island

Boots-similar