Cheeky Treats // Spring Edit

asos sunglasses / Topshop slouchy shirt / Shorts, $120 / Play Comme des Garçons sneaker / Monica Vinader neon pink bracelet / ASOS sunglasses / Eyeshadow / Maybelline lipstick / Maybelline beauty product / TIGI styling product, $22

Topshop Quilted Jumper: This actually came in the mail today (along with a pastel blue sheer panel tee), and it was all very exciting! I had actually ordered this a month back but when it came to packaging my order Topshop had sold out, so when I saw it back on the website I snapped it up so quick it was all a blur. The colour of this jumper is AMAZING, it is a pastel peachy orange, but quite vibrant. The material is super soft and feels like good quality reflecting the mid-range price tag. It is slightly shorter than I had imagined, but it's super cute and it will go with almost everything in my wardrobe. This is why I am a slave to Topshop.

American Apparel Sunflower Dungarees: Firstly, could we take a moment to appreciate how cute these are?! I am totally obsessed with dungarees at the moment. Not sure how it happened but all I know is a spend a good part of everyday trolling through online stores seeking them out (how exciting my days must seem...). When I spotted these, I just knew it was meant to be, I had visions of summer days out in these bad boys, and with about four clicks on the computer our future together was sealed. 

Converse Comme des Garcons PLAY: These were a bit of a fangirl purchase as I had seen Danielle Bernstein from WeWoreWhat wear these on her blog and I just though they were so cool. They are still simple and effortless like all converse, but I like that they are a slight variation of the classic. Anyway, as I was contemplating getting white low cuts ones anyway, I figured why not be a bit of a copy cat and get some that will make me feel a lil' bit special. The only downside is that I have had them on pre-order for about a month now, and I'm impatient, the suspense continues.

Estee Lauder Pure Color Duo in 'Raisins': This I have had my eye on for MONTHS. I had swatched it at the Estee Lauder counter dozens of times. I had come so close to buying it a few times, but it NZ it carries a rather hefty price tag of $70. I don't have a problem paying for high-end products, but in comparison to countries in Europe and the UK, this one was way over priced. Alas, it had come into stick on Strawberry Net for a little bit less so I decided to bite the bullet and splurged. 

Monica Vinader Fiji Bracelet: I can't say I'm really one for designer, or expensive jewellery, but this ticked all the boxes. I actually got this in silver with the fluoro pink cord (couldn't find the right picture). Silver, for me, is timeless and something I know I'm not going to grow out of, and matches the other couple pieces I have. I love the simplicity of it, with a pop of colour. It is just soooo pretty!...but very much a splurge.

Maybelline Colour Whisper & Mega Plush Mascara: Recently I fell back in love with my Revlon Lip Butter in 'Strawberry Shortcake', and wanted to try something similar so I picked this up in the shade 'Petal Rebel' which is a brighter, but still sheer pink. The mascara is also something new to try, I am a devoted Maybelline mascara fiend, especially the Falsies, and heard a lot of good reviews of this one going around so am excited to see how it measures up to the Colossal Cat Eye and the Falsies Black Drama.

ASOS Embellished Cat Eye Sunglasses: Who can resist a ASOS sale, eh? These were a total bargain at about $15NZ. I must admit I am not much of a sunglasses person but I love the cat eye trend paired with the cute embellishments. I have been contemplating this style since seeing Kourtney Kardashian sporting them like a total babe, another fangirl buy! ;)

Tigi S-Factor Smoothing Lusterizer: This is a re-purchase, and a firm favourite of mine. I had run out a month or so ago and last week realized how much I missed it. It smells like a total dream and adds the most amazing sparkle and shine to hair, all while actually doing something good for it - snaps for Tigi S-Factor! 

Well... If anyone at all actually read this far I applaud you, but I know that's quite a stretch! haha

Anyone else have a serious "oh, just treat yourself" problem??? 

Lu x 

Outfit / Black On Black On White

This ASOS dresss has been a favorite in my winter wardrobe this past chilly season. Soft, comfortable and effortless. I'm determined to pull it through spring with me, and something tells me it's not going to be a problem with the cute flower print. 

Spring come at me!

Lu x

Spring, Spring, SPRING!

Spring 2013 by rozenberglucia featuring a polka dot purse

             

Weeee spring is here (give and take a few days...) I'm sure this is the case for everyone, but I can't help but get excited when the seasons change simply because of the change in clothes, shoes and accessories that I can start wearing...slightly crazy, yes.
I am officially over my cozy Zara jacket and bobble hat, and ready for pastels, cami's, light baggy jumpers and cute sandals, not to mention the statement eye-wear!

What are some of your favorite spring/summer trends? :)

Lu x

Part Time Punk

Leather Jacket: ASOS // Top: Topshop // Boyfriend Jeans: ASOS (G-Star) // Shoes: Shopbop (Messeca Monroe Cut Out Booties) // Socks: Topshop // Belt: eBay // Necklace: Lovisa // Watch: Michael Kors

I do apologize about the uneven widths, I know it annoys me like mad...still working on it! Haha bear with! I will get there.

Would love to hear feedback from anyone on how to make these better, especially getting everything even (because I am a fussy freak like that), would be greatly appreciated :)

Lu x

Chanel Wannabe

Jacket/Cardigan: New Look // Top: Valley Girl // Skirt: Topshop // Shoes: Topshop // Watch: Michael Kors // Earrings: ASOS // Ring: Matina Amanita

First proper try at a fashion post, and oh how strange it was just me in my bedroom posing awkwardly...bear with, I'm sure it can only get better from here!
I had been looking for a 'Chanel'esque' jacket/cardigan and finally found one quite close on the New Look website, and in the sale (Hi-5). It's the perfect length for this skirt, as I've found it does not look the best with longer cardigans and jumpers because of the thick material and the large amount of it, so it's cropped all the way with this one, and means I can now get more wear out of this beaut of a skirt- yay! And of course Katz just make an outfit that lil bit better ;)

HELP!
Guuurls, anyone have any tips on getting photo widths the same? I haven't really had problems with till now. I really wanted both of these to be the same width (same as the top photo), but for the life of me can't figure it out. I made them the same width in Photoshop but still no joy even after over an hour of fiddling. Any tips would be greatly appreciated :)

Lu x

OOTD: Autumn Day

Jacket: ZARA // Jumper: ASOS // Shirt: ZARA // Jeans: MOTO Topshop // Shoes: Monroe Cutout Boot Shopbop // Bag: eBay

It was a pretty unpleasant day outside, cold, rainy and windy. Not the best when you gotta run around campus for most of the day. On a positive note, got to put some of my new-ish winter clothes to good use- how very thrilling eh? ;)

Lu x

Lusting Over: This Week

London // Topshop Tea and Cake Tee // NARS Sheer Glow foundation // Topshop Joni Jeans in 'Blue' // Estee Lauder duo in 'Raisins' // Gossip Girl S6 (Chuck Bass- *sigh*)

I've done pretty well in the last week or so and not splurged as I usually do, I must admit this is quite a big deal for me! I'm still managing to squeeze my daily online browse though, no harm in looking right!? ;)
I've been obsessed, and I mean obsessed with going to London for at least a year now and I am going to make it my personal mission to get there in the next year or two.
The tee has been in my 'saved items' on Topshop for over a month, still makes me laugh, still love it; may have to treat myself.
The cult NARS Sheer Glow; really want to try it out and see what all the fuss is about!
Topshop jeans, got my first pair a few months ago and I need a few more in my life. Such a good staple piece.
Estee Lauder in 'Raisins'- soooo pretty = NEED
This is one of the few series I have been seen from start to end (well, almost) and been totally immersed in all the way through. (Rooting for Chuck and Blair)

I'm looking forward to seeing how long I will last before some of these will start appearing in my mailbox...

Lu x

Topshop Katz

Weeks and weeks I spent drooling over these beauts and when they finally came back in stock on the Topshop website, it was time to treat myself. Everyone who has these, LOVES them, and with good reason. They are so flattering on from the front and side, and comfortable to wear. I must say I didn't expect them to be as nice as they are; they are damn nice!
Also being a self-confessed frilly sock hoarder, I got two pairs of frillies to go with them as it's coming into winter here.

I've only worn them once so far but they are definitely going to be a staple in my winter, and next spring and summer wardrobe.

Can't wait to see what me and my Katz will get upto.

Lu x

InstaDiary: ONE

Monroe cut-out booties // O.P.I. "my vampire if buff" // YSL shocking mascara (amazing) // my much loved Michael Kors watch // champaigne and fruit punch // Jillian will be my new BFF // new absolute fave: Effaclaire Duo // my birthday (can you tell i die over macaroons? // some Topshop loves

I love instagram, i think it's my fave app, and ofcourse looking at peoples instagram diaries...oh how nosy of me. 

Lu x

A Stroke of Bad Luck...

Since when has it been so damn hard to buy a winter coat?
I feel like i've had a real kick in the guts in the last couple of weeks trying to score myself a lush coat on eBay, which as it turns out is a very tuff place... Now, i will admit that there us a bit of 'wanting something you can't have' seeing as i live on the other side of the world to where the actual retailers are, but hey! a girl has her needs right?! ( just a quick, pleading message; Topshop and Zara pleeaasseee come to NZ)

Anyway, i fell for these two coats from Topshop and Zara, of course by the time i decided to actually buy them they had sold out online (slap on the wrist Lu!), and then i had them both taken away in the last few seconds of their eBay auctions, it seems that i was not upto speed with the serious tactics you now have to employ on eBay these days to ensure you get what you want.

Currently, i'm fanning over this Zara parker with leather sleeves, all i can say is that i am a woman on a mission and it will be mine, my clothes obsessed ego can't take another kick in the guts. Think that just made it very obvious how much of a fast-paced and exciting life i lead...

On that note i am going to go check my auction and hope another wave of karma doesn't spoil this one.

Lu x