SHOES SENT FROM HEAVEN AND SOLD IN ZARA

--- Ok first of all massive apologies for being the slowest blogger ever but that's all going to change promise---

Zara have absolutely blew my mind with their shoe collection. I am the most die hard shoe lover ever and I wish I was entitled a shoe birthday so that everybody could give me a pair from this collection and then all my dreams would be made. That's just how passionate I feel about this unreal collection. I think everyone will find a staple for their Spring/Summer wardrobe with in their very reasonable price range of about £30-£100.

//Mules//Flats//Wedges//

This little collection is an absolute dream. The chain detail on the Moccasins gives them such a beautiful edge and I think both them and the track shoes are perfect pieces which can be constantly worn and both wedges are great day to night shoes. But most importantly in this collection I feel I should talk about the mule.

 

The mule is massive this Spring and Zara do it oh so well. It was shown earlier in the Celine and Victoria Beckham's SS14 collections and is set to stay in place for AW14. Topshop Unique's collection showed them worn with chunky ankle socks and is set to be a huge trend and I love it. The return of the mule is upon us, so it is most definitely worth investing in a pair and Zara's are my fave.

 

 

//Heels//Boots//

 

A great bunch of going out shoes or day shoes if you wish. I guess it depends on how brave you are with heels. I personally would wear most out all day and then complain all night about how my feet are falling off! But I am the world's biggest shoe wimp and retail slave which is never foot friendly!

I have to commend Zara on how exceptionally well they have done pastels. I usually don't venture out of black or white for shoes but these pastels have stolen my heart!  Another bunch of MUSTS!!!

 

 

//Sandals//





 

 

Now I don't know where you've been but if you haven't seen the emerging trend of pool sliders and Birkenstocks taking over SS14 you have been living in a fashion closed off hole. But hey kids it's happening. Ugly shoes are happening; and let me tell you - I freaking love ugly shoes.

Zara's sandal collection is beautiful. Plain black or crazy metallics will both look on point with some sporty ankle socks in the upcoming months and I am so stoked to start stocking up on some of these and doing some styling magic!

 

 

 

//Who's Wearing Them//

 

My massive style crush Phoebe Lettice posted a simple snap of her in the leather sandals with buckles. 

(from her instagram @phoebelettice)

 

 

 

I also noticed two of my favourite bloggers http://www.fashionslave.co.uk/ and http://www.thingsidothinkandbuy.com/ instagramming pictures of their Zara purchases and I can not wait to see how they style them

 

   (@sophiefsblog)

 

 (@charlottefisher)

 

 

So that's my little round up on one of the best shoe collections to hit the high street this spring (Well I think anyway) ;)

Hope you enjoy it and I pinky promise to blog lots more!

LOVE BETH XX



HOW TO GATSBY

So the other day I had my work's Christmas party and it had a Great Gatsby theme. I myself am a huge fan of the novel but of course the 2013 film. I literally am in awe of the twenties era it absolutely dazzles me! So I took this opportunity to go full twenties and full Gatsby. And therefore this is my guide; HOW TO GATSBY.

First MAKE UP
But I'd just like to explain that I am by no means a make up artist or think of myself as some kind of make up genius. I just like to play around with what I have and have fun (I'm actually pretty useless). But it was fun doing this look so I thought I would share it.

THE BASE

For my base I use a Garnier BB cream just a light layer to start with then my foundation is MAC Mineralize (which I swear by). I apply it all with a foundation brush/
On my cheeks I used Benefit's High Beam (in heaps). I love love highlighting possibly my favourite thing in my make up bag. To make the base more twenties themed I added a load of blusher. I used my long lasting Benefit Coralista but as it was running low. I used a cheap one on top just for extra umpphh. I honestly felt so silly wearing blusher as I never do and if I do it would only ever be a tiny bit but you need blusher for Gatsby make up as my mother repetitively told me.

THE EYES
So in all seriousness, I am bloody useless at doing my eye make up but this was what I did/used anyway. I was informed that for Gatsby eyes are smokey and I do love a smokey eye so gave it a good shot. I always use my Urban Decay NAKED palette for this. There is no real technique I use I guess apart from Blend Blend Blend. I used a mix of DARKHOUSE, GUNMETAL AND VIRGIN from the palette and just got my trusty blending brush (I use one from a models own set) and this was created. I also put a little smigde of DARKHORSE under my eyes instead of eye liner.
I then added my Liquid liner. At the time I think I was using a maybelline one which I am not very fond of usually I'd use the Soap and Glory CatEyes one or MAC's Penultimate Liquid eyeliner. Anyway technique wise it's all about the flick! I love a flick in my normal daily make up but definitely played it up more here. (this look is not a subtle one)

Mascara wise I used Maxfactor's False Lash Effect along with some very cheap falsies. Lastly; The Brows. I use Benefit's Browzings. I love it, it's so easy to use and VERY long lasting.

THE LIPS

So at this point, I'll admit I am looking rather like a Drag Queen or Kat Slater on the pull but please hold on with me, it all ties in I promise!! I used a lip liner (one of Mum's ancient ones) and filled with a MAC lipstick (not sure what shade) with a lip brush.

NOW TO 

HAIR
My best friend is currently an apprentice hairdresser at Toni and Guy and he did this beautiful style for me. He is a hair styling prodigy. I'm afraid I do not know the technicalities of what he did but I can tell you he curled my hair until it was look like Medusa's with normal tongs, brushed it out really carefully and pinned it with about 1000 pins.

The hair piece I'm wearing belonged to my Nan and is actually a necklace just clipped in at the back.

So pleased with how it all turned out!

LASTLY 

THE OUTFIT
Picture's are a bit poor I'm afraid as by this point I was in a total rush to get going!

DRESS- MISSGUIDED
PEARLS&HEAD PIECE- VINTAGE
SHOES - NEW LOOK
FUR - EBAY
BAG - MONSOON (OLD)

I spent forever looking for a dress for this occasion and am so glad I went for something more simple. Missguided came through with the goods for an amazing £25 plus they had a 15% discount on at the time!! The shoes were borrowed from a friend and the bag is one I had for my prom when I was 16 and all my jewellery belonged to my Nan. The only other thing I paid for was my little bit of fur which I found on Ebay for about £8, there's loads of listings on there still!

So yeah that's how I did 1920's Gatsby Glamour and I loved it! Hope you all enjoy, will probably post a LOOKBOOK later too.

LOVE BETH 

XX