How to Style Kimono's!

My recent go to outfit has been this one, and I just had to show you all it because it is very summery and pretty! Kimono's seem to be everywhere at the moment and have taken over the fashion world, and I knew that I just had to get my self one. This one is actually from Asda! Yes, probably you're local supermarket. I always go in the clothes section and just happened to find this bargain at £5, more than half the price of the ones in other shops these days! I paired it with a plain top from Store 21 and then my go to Matalan jeans because they are uber comfy.

I tried to photograph the print as best as I could because you all just needed to say it, it is so gorgeous and very summery and it was from Asda? I mean seriously! I love Kimono's because they are summery, airy and very lightweight so you can throw it on top of everything!

Styling a Kimono!

I also thought I would share with you some tips on how to style them as well as there is so many out there I personally never know what to wear with them!

- Wear it with a skirt and a tank top which will make it look more colourful.

- They look super cute with jumpsuits/playsuits/rompers because you are adding some extra style.

- Use it as a bathing suit cover up! Yes that right, they are long and big enough to cover you up in the sun.

- Like mine, pair a printed Kimono with some jeans and a plain t-shirt. Maybe even add a long necklace for a bit more. 

- If you are a fan of all black, then pair a brighter Kimono to break up all the black and some chunky gold accessories would be great as well!

- The above point also makes sense if you use it all white as well, then you can look all monochromic and trendy!

- For something more casual wear just your everyday jeans and t-shirt and throw a kimono on top.

- As far as shoes go, I like anything with them but as you can see in this post I paired it with my nude heels and it worked well!

 

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NOTD| BarryM Gelly in Coconut

I hope you clicked on this blog post because you wanted to know what shade this beautiful colour of nail polish is! I won't keep you waiting any longer and tell you that it is one of the newer summer gelly's from BarryM in the shade 'Coconut' and by far one of my favourite colours ever from any brand! Its this perfect off white colour that doesn't seem to wash out my skin tone and looks amazing in the day and at night. 2 coats is all it took, and it took me by surprise. This is the perfect all round summer shade.

 

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All Kinds of Pink.

This post is all because of Anna from ViviannaDoesMakeup, and her post all about the 'Pink Spread'. Whenever it gets to this time of year I always seem to get really attracted to the colour pink, no matter what shade, tone, colour whatever it is I love it! Now a lot of you may be thinking that the colour pink is a difficult colour but think again my friends. Majority of you must be thinking of that Barbie coloured pink and the colour of tutus but rethink that! The colour that dominated your bedroom in the past can now be a staple in your makeup bag it can come in the form of eye shadows, blushes, lipsticks, and nail polish. You can either apply it subtly in places or go strong and play up one feature. 

ON YOUR CHEEKS

Blush pinks  look the best on darker skin or pale skin with a rosy undertone. Livelier pinks flatter most skin tones. Just don’t get scared off by the colour, try it out one day and see how to feels and looks: It often goes on sheer and diffused. A cream formula allows you to build that colour up to something more and lasts all day too! Peachy pink blushes are ideal for olive skin.

ON YOUR LIPS

 If you want to stick with subtle, there’s a loads of sheer shades and glosses that add just a little bit of colour, for example Revlon lip butters are amazing, they are so sheer and the colour can be built up easy! 

Those with fair skin can ease into bolder pinks with a peony-coloured lipstick or just go for it with fuchsia which also looks great with darker skin. 

ON YOUR NAILS

Just like your favorite black dress, certain shades of pink will never fail to look good on you―like a petal pink polish for darker skin or a paler version for lighter skin. These are classic colours that look amazing on any skint tone, pinks are also amazing on your toes with whatever you are wearing.

Hope you found this useful a little bit, as pink is a gorgeous colour to wear in the summer. 

 

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Yves Rocher Makeup Review!

Recently, I was very kindly sent some things in the post from Yves Rocher* and when the parcel arrived I was so excited as I have never tried anything from the brand so I was starting with a fresh mind.

Lipstick// The first thing that caught my eye was this beautifully packaged lipstick in the shade 'Sienna' now the colour looked really off putting at first but then when I put it on it was a sheer colour and I fell in love with it. They have also got Cherry Oil in the lipstick to give it more shine and a light reflection power. There are loads of different shades if this red looks a little frightening.

Eye Shadow// Another thing I was very excited about! A cream based eye shadow is something I have never used or bought because I didn't think it was worth it but it is okay in a way. It took a while for the colour to show on it own, but when I paired it with other neutral colours it looked much better. Bonus point alert the brush is outstanding, it isn't one of those really hard dofer brushes its really soft and feels gentle on the eye lid and doesn't drag.

Mascara// Something that everyone is fussy with and some love all the different types. When I opened this product the first thing I said and looked at was the brush - its like WOWZA! So it looked really promising...This mascara doesn't promise nor deliever those lovely curved lashes, but if you want that effect then use a curler as that would be the best thing. But the volume is good enough for the day and night because of this amazing brush and it needs to be dried for a little bit before you close your're eyes.

Overall, I love all these products and am so glad that I discovered this brand because there are so many amazing things to discover and can't wait to start trying more things!

 

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*this post contains pr samples