Fashion Week OOTD & Pizza East Portobello

As part of a recent impulse shopping spree (see here) I also got a lovely mint singlet. This is the item that actually drew me into the shops in the first place because I am just loving everything in this colour at the moment! Here a simple outfit of the day with my new singlet, which I wore for my day backstage at London Fashion Week, but more posts about that are to follow. 

Black skinny jeans from ZARA (link)

White basic (spaghetti strap) singlet H&M

Mint Long Vest/Singlet H&M (think it was about £6.99)

Black Jersey blazer from ZARA (link)

White Silk Skull Scarf by Alexander McQueen (as seen here)

Watch by Michael Kors (as seen here)

Necklace and bracelets by Tiffany & Co

Green mint stud earrings by H&M (as seen here)

After being in the city for Fashion week I headed back to Notting Hill where I met some friends for lunch at Pizza East on Portobello Road. This is the West London 'little sister' restaurant of the very popular original modern pizzeria in Shoreditch.  For you Londoners out there...I definitely recommend you pay this restaurant a visit! They do the most delicious pizza's and it's a great hip and buzzy place. 

Between the four of us we ordered three pizza's and they were are all UH-mazing! 

The pizza on the right is their 'Pork Belly' pizza.....which actually comes with CRACKLING!!!!

Wowzers, talk about a heart-attack meal but hey it was sooooo worth it......de-li-ci-ous :)

www.pizzaeastportobello.com 

Family Time >

I'm currently on holiday with my family so felt the below was very appropriate for today's Hump Day message.

 So true! For almost 8 years I lived on the other side of the world, away from my family. Since returning to Europe in 2010 I have loved being closer to home and being able to spend quality time with my family. It has realise definitely made me; you only have one family and they offer unconditional love.  

I am a very blessed girl to have them ♥

I hope you all have a fantastic Hump Day! xoxo 

The Super 'O' Glow - NARS Illuminator

"RADIANT. SHIMMERING. SEDUCTIVE"

No I am not talking about myself in those three words; I am talking about NARS Illuminators! :)

"NARS Illuminators are a collection of light-reflecting liquids that glide on to refresh the skin, enhance the complexion and create a shimmering incandescence". These great multi-use illuminators come in the shades Laguna, Orgasm, Copacabana and Super Orgasm. 

♥ Silky, shimmering highlighters that create instant radiance and luminosity

♥ The translucent weightless formula makes skin look glowing and refreshed

♥ Flattering on all skins and dermatologist tested
♥ Can be worn alone or mixed with moisturizer, primer or liquid foundation to provide a subtle luminescence!

I have the NARS Illuminator in the shade 'Super Orgasm'...

Super Orgasm is a gorgeous peachy liquid infused with gold shimmers to give you a dewy glow.
The illuminators are not marketed as a blusher so don't expect it to look like the Orgasm blush (which is one of my all-time-fave beauty products). The illuminators are very blend-able so can be used all over the face and even on the body. I think it looks absolutely stunning on the cheekbones, collar bone and your decollate for a sexy, chic look.

It may seem quite pigmented at first swatch, but don't worry it blends out very easily once on your cheeks! One quick tip: Give the tube a little shake to make sure it is all blended before applying.

A tiny bit of this illuminator goes a long way so the 30ml tube will last you ages. 

I like to apply this with my fingertips by patting a small amount of Super Orgasm onto my cheek bones, and bring it downward for a radiant, healthy glow. Or I mix mix a small dot into my foundation to add instant warmth with a slight shimmer to my complexion. 

NARS Illuminators are available online here or at your local NARS counter at £22 for 30ml. 

Do you have any of the NARS Illuminators and if so how do you like to wear yours? xoxo

Off to the snow....=

Hey everyone :)

Just letting you know I will be missing in action for a wee while on the blog front because today I am off to Norway for a ski holiday with the family!!
Which means a whole week off work to enjoy the following...

♥ Exploring the ski slopes ♥

 ♥ Reading books by the fireplace ♥
Think I may need to buy Sophie Kinsella's new book 'I've got your number' at the airport!

♥ The town of Trysil in Norway where we will be staying ♥

♥ Hot chocolate to warm up after a long day on the ski slopes ♥

♥ I really really want to go husky sledging while I am there ♥

♥ Eating huge amounts of smoked salmon, yummmm ♥

♥ Making snow angels hehe ♥

♥ Lots of family time and dinners ♥

♥ Sleep, relax and re-charge my batteries ♥

♥ I will also have two days in Oslo and when I was there last December (see pictures here) it hadn't snowed yet so this time am hoping to wonder around a white Oslo ♥

I can't wait!!!! I'm outta here! See you later..... xoxo