Friday, November 8, 2013

OOTD | Geek Chic






Jumper - Topshop (old)
Blouse - Hollister
Jeans - Abercrombie
Necklace - BikBok
Shoes - Ugg
Rucksack - Topshop
Glasses - Karen Millen

I hope you are all having a good week,its nearly the weekend yey!! As always i have been busy with uni work but had some time to get some outfit pictures,i think this outfit is really preppy and college like! Just to point out i do actually need glasses and these aren't just a fashion accessory haha!

I love this jumper and also lived in it last winter, baggy jumpers are so cosy and go with all skinny jeans,leggings, bodycon skirts etc,they're so versatile! I layered this with an embellished blouse and my favourite necklace which is from BikBok,it is definitely my favourite shop in scandinavian countries! If you look closely you can see one of the gems has fallen out though,it makes me so sad when that happens to your favourite jewellery,but its not going to stop me from wearing it!

These are my favourite jeans of all time!! I barely wear jeans these days but i love the colour wash of the denim and the rips in the fabric. 

Thanks for reading! What do you think of this outfit? Do you love baggy jumpers too?
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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

OOTD| Thermals





Thermal top - Damart*
Leggings - Topshop
Shoes - Primark
Necklace - Miss Selfridge
Scarf - Primark
Coat - Zara
Bag - Ted Baker

The cold weather really is approaching fast now considering its the start of November so i think its fair to say its set to get a lot colder in the next few months. Personally for me thermals have always been a thing that i associate with the older generation or for colder climates. But I must agree whilst i lived in Finland last year i religiously had to wear thermals because it just wasn't possible to go outside in -30 degrees without them. Damart was always the brand that i used for my thermals whether it was long johns or long sleeved tops. Not only were they life savers they are soo comfy that i still wear them for pyjamas now in the winter months as they are so warm and cosy! I don't know how i ever went without thermals!

But like i said before thermals don't have to be boring either and they can be incorporated into your outfit without looking out of place and they really do keep you so warm! I'm wearing the little hearts long sleeved thermal top and it really doesn't look out of place with my outfit,i wanted to show you what it looks like but i would normally probably wear a jumper over the top of this to really keep the warmth in. There are so many different styles of thermal tops though that something will suit everyone's tastes and needs. With winters that are expected to be colder than the ones before investing in thermal wear really is an essential unless you want to freeze! Comfort and warmth can still be fashionable! They can be incorporated into your outfit,worn on winter holidays or as pjs so you do feel like you get your moneys worth!

I also love my aztec print leggings that i'm wearing , the monochrome colours really clash with the tartan scarf which brings out the colours in both of the prints,it also goes well with the thermal top, and as i said before i would normally wear this with a big baggy jumper over the top!

Damart's thermal range is also celebrating a 60th year of production!

Thank you for reading! Do you wear thermals? How do you make sure you are wrapped up warm in the winter?
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Monday, November 4, 2013

Lou Lou's Vintage Fair Southampton


On Saturday i went to a Vintage Fair in Southampton at the guildhall, it was the first i have ever been in England and i loved it soo much!! Whilst i lived in Finland i had many opportunities to go to flea markets and second hand shops which really do sell the best stuff and they aren't like charity shops in England at all, so i was very excited about this one! There were 50 different stalls selling clothes from the 1940s to the 80s including lots of gorgeous furs,bomber jackets,christmas jumpers,sequinned dresses, the list goes on. There really was so much on offer as well as a gorgeous tea room that was set up which was selling the best cakes! But of course i didn't leave empty handed!! I bought the most gorgeous faux fur jacket for £35 which is such a steal and something i have been looking for forever,my room now smells like an antique shop from the coat haha!! Anyway,I hope you enjoy my pictures from the event!






 Gorgeous tapestry bag from paris,i was in love!

 GORGEOUS tartan, i had to remember i didnt need anymore of the stuff!


 Real fur collars and hats



 They even sold cute bits and pieces for the home

 Christmas jumpers!
 The stunning cakes, yum!


So in love with my faux fur coat purchase!Coming to an outfit post soon..

What i wore
Playsuit - Urban Outfitters
Tights - Primark
Shoes - Primark
Necklace - Topshop
Coat - Zara
Bag - Ted Baker
I hope you enjoyed reading! Do you like vintage clothes? Have you been to any vintage fairs before?
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Saturday, November 2, 2013

Oleo Argan oil Review

Hello everyone! I hope you are all having a nice weekend, what are you all up to? I'm off to a Vintage fair today which i'm soo excited for and hope i pick up some good pieces and there will definitely be a blog post up next week on it, i also have lots of revision to do as i have my first exam on Monday eek! 

Hair oils have been the best find for my hair this past year and Moroccan oil has always been my go to oil and it has greatly improved the condition of my hair and also helped it to grow even longer,the only thing i don't like about it is the price which is around £30, so i am so glad that i have found a cheaper alternative to this which is this brand of hair oil which is called Oleo Argan oil* which is 100% pure organic argan oil. This product is sourced from Morocco and it is the only place that the finest argan oil is produced, so you know you really are getting the best stuff for your hair and body!

This is also the added benefit of oleo argan oil as it can be used on more than just your hair, also on your body,face and nails! So it really is a multi purpose oil for a fraction of most oils price,you definitely are getting the most for your money.

Hair - 
Firstly the oil really has no fragrance to it at all, compared to other oils i have tried where the scent is far too strong for me. With most oils as you probably know it really is a case of  'less is more' but with this oil you need even less than you would with say Moroccan oil for example. I used a small drop for my hair and i just applied this to the ends of my hair after i had washed it. The product is very greasy and you really don't need much at all!! It made my hair feel really soft and nourished and not dry at all. I also used this as a pre shampoo treatment, when i was swimming i put this onto my hair under my swim cap and it really helped to keep my hair moisturised in the water and it helps to protect it against the chlorine. It can also be used as a conditioner, a deep treatment or even as an anti-frizz serum before blowdrying your hair. There really is so many ways you can use this on your hair and when you use so little amount of the product it will last you a long time.

Skin - 
I think i have found in this oil one of the best moisturisers i have ever discovered! Again you don't need to use much of the product and you just apply it to the skin like you would with a normal moisturiser. I was worried that my skin would feel greasy afterwards and would just sit there but it absorbed into the skin so quickly and when you rub it in the oil warms up. My skin felt so moisturised and 12 hours later my skin still felt reasonably moisturised which for me is unheard of with most other moisturisers.

Other uses -
As i previously mentioned it can also be used on your face which i haven't tried as personally i think the product would be too greasy for my face and i am scared that it would cause my acne to return but i'm sure that if you suffer from dry skin this would be great for you. Also if you rub this on your nails regularly the condition of your nails should improve and become stronger over time,i will definitely be trying out this use next!

Overall i think this is a great product,for £19.95 for 100ml you really do get the finest quality and as a small amount goes a long way, it is cost effective because it will last you a long time. You can also purchase it in bigger sizes or if you want to give it a trial run you can buy a travel size for only £11.95. If you are looking to improve the condition of your hair,skin and nails and are looking for a cheaper alternative to other oils then Oleo Argan Oil is your answer!!

I hope you enjoyed reading my review! Have you tried this oil before? Do you love oils too?what oils do you use?

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