4D Nail Art Review

Hundreds and Thousands!

 

So I bought this in Accesorize a few days ago and have been dying to try it for a while! They are retailing for £6.

I have seen kits similar in Topshop, and Superdrug sell the same one- as they stock Accessorize make-up.

It was so easy to use! Don't get caught out trying to do it with actual hundreds and thousands... I spoke to a friend who said they just dissolved the first time she washed her hands..

 
 
I went for 'Lilac Sorbet' but they also have a black one with blue beads, a blue kit, and another pinky set.
 

 
 
 
To start with I cut my nails and added some nail extensions (like fake nails but just tips).. I prefer having longer squared off nails.
They cost about £2 in savers for a box of lots of sizes of tips- and don't last as long as I'd like, but i prefer spending less than getting my nails done in a salon like I used to!
 
I then filed them so there was less of a ridge in the tip, and painted my nails with the nail varnish in the box. It suggests doing one layer, and then on the second layer whilst it's wet applying the beads.
 
I poured the beads out over the small plastic case that was in the box (whether you're supposed to or not!) In order to catch the beads that didn't stick, and poured them back into the bottle at the end.
 
This is when I had done the first few nails..
 
 

 

 

 

And this is how many beads I still had left at the end! So it looks like I will get a few uses out of this!

 

 

 

 

 

 

And here is the finished result! I absolutely love them! Hopefully they last a while :) I may do a top coat to help that!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for reading! x

 

 
 
 
 

Recent wintery buys!

Recent Purchases!

So I have been a bit of a bad blogger, not a very good start really!
To be honest I have been crazy busy with uni work... We have a hand in monday for a marketing report we have done for Topshop, and it has literally TAKEN over my life!
But I feel a bit more human now that is out of the way!
So I thought I'd do a quick post on a few of my most recent purchases!

 

I have been on the hunt for a winter jacket, my light parka and leather jacket just won't cut the cold or the blusters anymore! I have a bit of an issue with arm lengths as I'm tall, and am on a bit of a tight budget again at the moment- but I came across this parka in Primark for £26! It is long enough on the arms- really warm, and has a really cute fur lined hood and inside. And a drawstring waist so it's a bit more shapely! Me and my flatmate Ellen (who also studies the same course) do love a good hunt in Primark- you have to dig but it's worth it sometimes! I have recently transformed a sale dress into a plunge necklined one similar in Topshop- I will put pictures up soon!

 

 

 

 

 

This oversized clutch is also from Topshop- a bargain 4 pound. I love the look of matt sequins- it's not too over the top but will go with so many going out outfits I have!

 

 

This is a scarf I bought in Urban Outfitters. It was from the Urban renewal section, which holds the vintage items. I thought it was a great buy for £8! I've been looking for ages for a checkered Emerald Green and Black scarf- and annoyingly my friend Ellen got one of her mums old vintage ones... I can't find one anywhere! But I was rather happy with this Harry Potter find haaa.

 

 

 

 

This is a dress I bought from Topshop about, 2 days ago. I love it because it's really easy to wear in the day- but I wore it out last night and absolutely love it. It has a cut out back too. £26!

 

 

 

This is a little something I got from work! I have seen some kits in Topshop, and luckily we have just started stocking these in Accesorize so I got a few! I have been eyeing these kits up for a while, they include a pot of tiny tiny beads, so that it is more like 3D nail art! They are like mini mini hundreds and thousands. I cannot wait to try them! I will post pictures and a review when I get around to doing them!

 



Hopefully it won't be so long till my next post this time!
I am doing a practice shoot, and my actual photoshoot next week so will pop a couple of piccies up!!

Thanks for reading in the meantime :)xx

2013/2014 Trend Research Photoshoot

Mood Board

 

This is a compilation of images for my 2013/2014 trend influence for a photoshoot I am planning within the next month. I want to create neon lighting similar to that in the images, so I have bought some coloured acetate sheets to attach to the lighting! We are doing an 8 page feature supposedly for i-D magazine.

 The magazine has worked alongside 'All Walks', an organisation that focuses on models that are different to those on the catwalk, and look strongly at diversity. I want the styling to be very simply- any ideas would be greatly appreciated! I would like to stick to a simple Black and White colour palette with the clothing, so as not to distract away from the models and neon powders. I also feel this would be fitting for the magazine as designer clothes are usually used!

 

 

 

 

 

My friend Ellen came up with the genius idea for us to buy an 'at home' photography studio kit which is going to cost us a bargain £40. We think it will be much easier for the models to find time to be shot- and alot less pressure than working in the studios at university! And we hope that after altering the images in photoshop they will be to the same standard anyway. Worth a try!

 

Type Writer Artist Kiera Rathbone

Type Writing Art

 

Kiera Rathbone is a Type Writer artist living and working in London. She appeared on the one show the other day and since then I have been looking more into her work online- seeing her work has completely fascinated me. The time it must take to complete them and the level of detail is incredible.

What an amazing talent, and what an extraordinary way of celebrating the Type Writer and using it in the modern day to create such beautiful pieces of art! Just goes to show that reusing is the way forward... It seems Kiera doesn't even stencil her subject before typing- creating them 'Free hand'.

 

I think her page is definately worth a look for some inspiration.

http://keiraraart.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/ill-be-showing-some-of-my-typewriter.html

 

 

This is Kiera at work. She has created magazine covers and appeared at events and festivals. Some of her portraits can take up to three weeks to do!!!

 

 

 

Papermag And Emily Shur Collaboration

Get Busy Get Dizzy

 

This is an amazing collaboration between Papermag and photographer Emily Shur. I came across these fun images of the stylesight blog earlier and also got looking at Papermag magazine and just subscribed to the free newsletter by email, as I have not really read the content before!

 

 The models wear a huge mixture of designer pieces including Kenzo, Yves Saint Laurent and Dries Van Noten, but the whole idea is a mash up of clashing cultural prints. I could look at them for hours! I think the model choices contribute so well to the images aswell- they are not overpowering against the prints. I cannot imagine the work the stylists would have had to make these images work and pop out so well! Incorporate some printed scarves into your wardrobes and don't be scared to clash prints- I am definately investing in a Tartan Scarf soon!

 

Find the links at http://blog.stylesight.com/graphics/get-busy-get-dizzy-paper-mag-emily-shur and http://www.papermag.com/arts_and_style/2012/08/print-mashups.php



 

 

 

Autumn Wardrobe Shopping

Autumn/Winter Wardrobe Update

 

 

 

So.. in the last 2 days I have managed to spend a whopping £200... after spending £400 last week on my SLR...

 

If you aren't a student you have no idea how worrying this is!!

(I am convinving myself it's better as £80 was on underwear..)

 

But it has been a while since anything has really caught my eye on the highstreet... So as it happens I went on a bit of a Primark spree, along with H&M for some basics.. and have ordered from ASOS.. (Excited for it to arrive!)

 

I got an absolute bargain on these shoes in NewLook! They are offering £5 off on many shoes at the moment- and I live in these ballet pumps that I already own- I love the way they give a cute look to every outfit. So anyway, they cost me £2.99!

 

 

 

 A few of my favies at the moment..

 

 

 

Believe it or not, I got this scarf about 2 years ago.. In Tesco.. It wasn't actually a scarf. But a sarrong. And I came across it a few weeks ago and thought HEY I love studs ! It's funny how you forget some things! I am also a bit nutty for tassles at the mo..

 

 

 

This is another favie of my tassled collection.

I got it at the beginning of summer in Republic and still get so many comments on it - it's great as I wear it in the day and love the vintage appeal, but it's also a great cover up at night! It would probably be so easy to find some fabric though and customise one yourself (Something a bit curtain inspired haha)

 

 

 

As the wind biting air gets to my ears- I have invested in these cute head bands.

This one is from Accesorize, I LOVE MY DISCOUNT...

 

 

 

This one however was from Primark (A bargain £2) - I have customised it as I didn't like the diamante bow- so I ripped that on, and sewed on a cute anchor button and much prefer it! I really would encourage anyone to shop for bargains and alter them- I love knowing I own things that are different to everyone elses!

 

 

  

 

My new riding boots! (A bargain £25 from Primark- when I've seen some very similar for £100 in River Island!) They also do them in a camel colour.

 

 

 

One of my favourite bags... I love the bucket style. I found it in somewhere like MkOne for £8 (always on a bargain hunt) about 6 months ago but have since customised it with studs and wear it so often! The studs cost me about £2 on ebay! Do it!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time to move over LBD!

 

This is a gorgeous LRD (Little Red Dress) I got from Zara about two months ago.. I have been so busy with Uni work i have hardly been out but can't wait to wear it! I NEVER wear Red but thought I'd be a bit brave, I love the peplum styles everywhere at the moment.

 

 

 

Check out this Little Red Dress feature!

http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/galleries/TMG9415729/Trending-little-red-dresses.html

 

 

 

 

 Baroque is huge at the moment- and although I'm not brave enough to wear some of the jewellery I've seen I found this gorgeous Embellished belt in Accesorize for £25 and bag which is £40.. I wore the belt with a little black dress the other day and it completely transforms the look. It will be perfect around Christmas as well! (Not long!)

 I am always getting complements on the bag! And it is so practical for Uni with all my sketchbooks and notes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

Just a few things before I go- I am loving nail art at the moment and just came across this on the Vogue Facebook page! This is a brilliant nail idea for Halloween too.. And so easy! I'm thinking when i do mine later I will just coat them in black varnish, cover the tips in a bit of tape once dry, and put matte varnish on.

 

http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=487810921249793&set=a.380652941965592.94720.104958196201736&type=1&theater

I love matt nail varnish, and have been buying this one for the last 2 years! I always stick to the Rimmel matte varnish I know it lasts for longer!

 

Thanks for reading!! Becky xxx

 

Photoshop Is Scary

Me.. Transformed!

So.. In the past year we have been learning all the tricks of Photoshop.. It is scary how images are altered in the media and there is constant controversy about the alterations and the unrealistic body images seen. I don't agree with it, at all. The other day at work I heard, what looked like a fourteen year old, bragging to a friend about how all she had eaten for the last 2 days was soup. HOW is this right?!

I decided for the last 10 minutes to alter a photograph of myself for fun, but then thought hey why not post it on here and shock everyone! Of course i went a bit OTT but how can it take this long to do this!? Is it all too easy?

So this is me.. before a night out !

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 And again.. This is scary!

 

ANIMAL FINDS AND HALLOWEEN SPIRIT!

ANIMAL FINDS

So woodland creatures are crawling through our wardrobes.. And I have come across these adorable tops! (Online shopping is too easy!)

 

I am especially mad about foxes and owls at the moment- Accesorize should be hooting! Wearing these pieces are sure to brighten up any dreery winters day- they are really different to other animal Tees i've seen on the highstreet.

 

 

So why not swap the fur collar for a draped swan or a fluffy fox!

 

 

Both £18 ASOS

 

 

 

 

And why not get in the mood for Halloween with these cute Tees on the ASOS website!

 

  OOoooooooh!

 

 

 
 
£14 ASOS PETITE

 

£22 River Island at ASOS

 

 

 

 

£25 ASOS

 

 

 

£16 ASOS





 

ASOS is currently offering 10% Student discount and Free Standard Delivery! Who wants to go out shopping in this weather at the moment!?! Don't step a foot outside!

 

Re:So Photo Frames And Mirrors!

 

Photoframes- Re:So

My recent project outside of Uni has been to customise some photoframes and mirrors for a university run shop!

 

 

I have been making them for a year or so in my spare time- as gifts for friends and family. This oppurtunity appeared for students to sell their own work and I thought this was perfect!

The shop is a great idea for any students looking to get their work and creativity seen, and make a bit of extra money!

 

The frames were originally inspired by some that I saw in Urban Outfitters...

I would love to keep creating them, and am currently brainstorming more designs. Photo frames will never be unpopular with the rising popularity of photography!


This is a link to the Re:So (Retail Solent) Blog site, take a look at how they have merchandised the shop!


http://so-blog.tumblr.com/

The shop is upstairs next to Costa in the Marlands centre- Central Southampton!

Introduction

Heyyy!

My name's Becky- I am new to blogging but am excited for my first try!

I will mostly blog fashion related- including inspirational images and articles I come across, upcoming trends, and work relating to my course! But I would also like to feature life style and travel from time to time. I have recently invested in an SLR- which I hope will improve my photography skills outside of University and will contribute to my blog relatively.

 

 

A little bit about me..

 

I am a 20 year old Fashion Promotion Student in my second year at Solent University..

 

I am arty, a daddys girl at heart, but love nothing more than a good shop with my mum or friends! I love travelling and worked in Australia for 3 months in my gap year before University... I have always loved art, a career in fashion just makes sense to me!

 

 I have a part time job which I really enjoy, in Accesorize. I live away from home with my two friends, Ellen and Robyn, in a student house/flat that seems to always be falling apart (DO NOT RENT FROM TENANTS DIRECT)..

- nothing is better than visiting home and my two cats- Barnie and Daisy! (Or Barns and Daise which they often get referred to....)

 

I am a bit of a tattoo and piercing fan, luckily that 'tattoo' addiction hasn't got to me yet after my first a few years ago!

 

I started a blog in the main aim to capture peoples imaginations- and to see all those other bloggers out there and be inspired myself!

Just a minute ago I was researching into Aquascutum for a unit we have started, and came across this link which I find really interesting! I love seeing how old trends have jumped through decades and how little overall they have changed! Enjoy!

 

 

http://wowwowrousseau.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/choice-of-powerful-men-in-west.html#!/2012/07/choice-of-powerful-men-in-west.html

 

 

 

Thanks for reading!!!!

Becky XxX