Monday 26 August 2013

FIVE Minute Makeup - SCHOOL MORNINGS

5-Minute Makeup
Not that I'm trying to remind you school Is just around the corner but , here is my 5-Minute Makeup routine for a fresh NO MAKEUP natural beauty look . With of course BareMinerals (My absolute favourite skin product ) . Nothing is worse than a caked on face of makeup and dripping eyeliner so for Autumn go natural !


Lancôme tinted moisturizer / Le Métier de Beauté translucent face powder / NARS Cosmetics , $33 / Bare Escentuals makeup / Bobbi Brown Cosmetics blush / Hourglass Cosmetics tinted moisturizer / Bobbi Brown Cosmetics mascara / Le Métier de Beauté powder brush / Topshop mascara / Ilia skincare / Luminaze face care

Back To School

College Style

You know It's been an amazing summer when 10 weeks feels like 10 days .
The 1st of September is fast approaching and  knowing that you need to start to pack , bulk buy , and shop for bags , tights ,coats , uniform and the rest . I have put together a bright light (admittedly pink) back to school outfit .
 

     
Monki crop top, $40 / RED Valentino coat / Theory black a line mini skirt / Topshop white hosiery / H&M ballet flat shoes, $12 / Ribbon hair bow / Witchery patent leather belt, $22

Wednesday 21 August 2013

Inspiration for a Black Tie Affair

Emilio Pucci for Black Tie AffairI got asked 'what should I wear to a black tie event' and so here is some inspiration ! 




Stuart Weitzman sandals / NARS Cosmetics shiny lip gloss, $30 / NARS Cosmetics cream blush / Leiber fragrance
Black Tie AffairBlack tie event



Stuart Weitzman sandals / NARS Cosmetics shiny lip gloss, $30 / NARS Cosmetics cream blush / Leiber fragrance


 



Emilio Pucci long black evening gown, $2,295 / Emilio Pucci high heel stiletto / Emilio Pucci leather satchel / Emilio Pucci black necklace / Emilio Pucci necklace / Kevyn Aucoin palette eyeshadow / Clarins mineral powder makeup, $73 / Les Parfums De Rosine perfume fragrance / Christian Dior lip treatment, $31 / Sia industrial home decor, $38 / Lanigan Black and Silver Plenair Style Frame

 
 shoes, $655 / Sergio Rossi clutch / Silver earrings, $31 / Gucci fragrance, $100

Tuesday 20 August 2013

Everyday Glamour.


Everyday Glamour.

Put on some red lipstick and live a little

THEN AND NOW x HairSupreme - Win a Luxury Hair Spa Experience

Having a  Luxury Hair Spa Experience Seems unbelievable , unrealistic and a dream doesn't it .....
But fear not my fellow followers have you ever wanted to be pampered like royalty or a top celebrity? Well now you can! THEN AND NOW has teamed up with Rossano Ferretti hair spa in Mayfair, London, and HairSupreme to offer one lucky winner the chance to have his or her hair cut and coloured by the UK's top hair stylists.

HairSupreme specialise in planning and managing hair and make-up for all luxury events. They only use the highest calibre of hairdressers and make-up artists from around the world. HairSupreme clients experience an opulent level of service from the leading hairdressers when they visit Rossano Ferretti London.

It's so good even the Middleton's are regular customers !!



Rossano Ferretti’s Hair Spa is the first of it’s kind to hit the UK, offering four floors of VIP luxury in the heart of Mayfair , London . Your hair will be cut and blow dried by none other than Alessandro Calvio, recommended twice by Vogue UK's diary as one of the "best blow drys in town" and featured in publications such as the Evening Standard, Tatler, Grazia and more.

Kate MiddletonYour hair will then be coloured by colourist to the stars Carl Dawson, who was voted as one of the top 10 colourists by UK Style Magazine. Carl has worked with numerous celebrities such as Kate Moss, Sienna Miller and even royalty.

The whole experience will be photographed and you will receive beautiful images after.

The total prize of the THEN AND NOW x HairSupreme Hair Spa Experience is worth over £500!


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Individually Different , Creative , Fun and Beautiful Jewellery from My Flash Trash

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I have always been a fan of My Flash Trash's  jewellery . It's distinct , uncommon ,unique and original pieces are what first hooked me to the brand .

I was recently looking through the website when I saw an online treasure trove of must have jewellery pieces that you should really take a look at .


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Here are some of my absolute favourites....

1.  Eclipse
This beautiful dark silver crystal ring is full of mystery yet perfectly simple and that is why I adore it.

2. Amethyst Crystal power necklace
Staying with the crystals I think that this jagged piece of crystal is edgy yet still entirely feminine .


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3. My Flash Trash also sell accessories like iPhone cases this is my personal favourite because its deep hearted and a little reminder everytime you look at your phone of rummage through your handbag what you really want in life .

4. The Jewelled Petal Collar
This chic , exquisite collar is perfect for A/W as its  colourful petal shape glass gem stones are in seasonal shades and it would look great with nearly every low key outfit .


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All Jewellery is Available from myflashtrash.com









Monday 19 August 2013

The Low Backed Dress , YAY or NAY

The Low Back on a dress or top make or break an outfit . To be honest I think that they can look stunning , tasteful and chic but if they go the other way they can just look awful . To wear them I think that you need very good posture and small waistline as if not they can be very unflattering.

Do you think that there is such a thing as a beautiful back ?
It's not something most people really think about in day to day life . However I think that a beautiful back is subtly sexy and striking . And for day to day wear its really nice in interesting shapes and cuts . I particularly like this black maxi dress from ASOS .

I have noticed quite a few Low Backs around this season and I think that we will see them more and more as the season progresses into Winter.


Image 1 of ASOS Maxi Dress with Low Back
ASOS
 
This dress is absolutely gorgeous and one of the most complicated high-street 'cut' designs I have ever seen . I love the whole black and white theme of the dress . The thin stripes and specks of black are a nice touch.  It is really unique how the straps on the left and right wrap around her body, which is flattering to her body. The revealing, yet intricate cuts on the back of this Low cut dress make this a YAY for me ! What about you ?
 
Please feel free to comment below .....

Friday 16 August 2013

The Original Fashion Decade - FILOFAX

I have done a challenge to portray my favourite fashion decade using Filofax !
The blogger with the most likes wins the competition .

To my wonderful followers please like and share the pictures of me ! 
I have a orange Filofax ! I must say I really enjoyed shooting the pics and the Filofax is truly beautiful . 

Follow this link below to the Filofax Facebook page and LIKE and SHARE the pics !

FILOFAX FACEBOOK

Here are 3 of the collection



 
 

 
Location : Algarve , Portugal
Photos taken by Carenza Love
Edited and set by Isabella Lee

Thursday 15 August 2013

Kimonos



The kimono (着物) is a Japanese traditional garment worn by men, women and children. The word "kimono", which literally means a "thing to wear" (ki "wear" and mono "thing"), has come to denote these full-length robes.

I must say I love these oriental oversized cardigans .  They have also become one of the must-haves of this season. They became Fashionable in The fashion world when they were seen in and around festivals with people wearing them with cut-offs and wellies.


However what I love most about them is the variety of kimonos they range from long , short , fringe or not bold or light you can choose everything !

Wednesday 14 August 2013

Brightness Dawn by Setareh Mohtarez

This collection I stumbled across by accident ,

It's totally insane and years ahead of it's time yet it's still elegant , wearable and completely breath taking .

It's called Brightness Dawn by Setareh Mohtarez .

The shapes remind me of flowers - maybe orchids - ! Beautiful !

Just look and see for yourself


Tuesday 6 August 2013

A Quote from by FAVOURITE movie

Devil wears PRADA.

This is perfect - I love Meryl Streep

Furry Jackets

Not that I'm wishing this wonderful summer weather away , but I just had to mention these Fuzzy furry beauties .

Whilst watching a few fashion shows these seemed to pop up a few times . I really love the big chick like fluffiness and I think that they are definitely going to trend this Autumn/Winter !

The Jackets are
 
The boots are
Fuzzy 'n Cute

Sound Cloud - A Music Platform That Will Change Your Life

Ok so Soundcloud is probably the best thing that happened to me since well ..... urm a long time  !
Soundcloud is an online 'audio distribution' platform it lets  its users upload, record, promote and share their originally-created sounds. But I just use it for broadening my musical horizons.

SoundCloud is increasingly becoming a well known social media tool geared for both new and established artists to distribute various media online not limited to DJ mixes, musical compositions and podcasts. It is also increasingly becoming a popular music discovery tool aimed at web users seeking to expand their range of music tastes.

My favourite thing about Soundcloud is the amount of mixes of one song , for example I was listening to 'Attracting Flies' by AlunaGeorge but then I saw the 'Shift K3Y Remix ' of the song and I was like 'what hole have I been living in' and from then on I have found so much music that has inspired , motivated and interested me !

You can make sets and repost songs - so easy !

And it gets better - You can download the songs for free or there is a link on some of the songs to take you to download it on iTunes ! PLus all the free songs appear in your iTunes anyway !

You can follow me on Souncloud if you would like : my username is

Bella Lee 2

I really recommend it -