The Hunger Games

When the Hunger Games movie came out in the UK I was one of many (girls) very keen to see it. Not to the die-hard extend of lining up for hours to get a ticket or anything because I hadn’t read the books but had seen the previews and reviews which all looked great. So as soon as it was out at the end of March me and my flatmate went to our local favourite cinema, the Electric in Notting Hill, to soak up some adventure, romance and si-fi action! We both really enjoyed the film and our next plan of action was to buy the books and read them all straight away!!

It is now about a month later and I have just finished reading ‘the Mockingjay’ which is the last book of the trilogy by Suzanne Collins. From the moment I picked up the first book I have been completely hooked and would spend any free moment of my days reading to find out what would happen to Katniss!!

Without giving too much away, the book is written in the voice of 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives in a post-apocalyptic world in the country of Panem where the countries of North America once existed. The Capitol, a highly advanced metropolis, holds domination over the rest of the nation. The Hunger Games are an annual event in which one boy and one girl aged 12 to 18 from each of the 12 districts surrounding the Capitol are selected by lottery to compete in a televised battle until only one person is left.

The Hunger Games is the first novel in The Hunger Games series, followed by Catching Fire (my favourite) and Mockingjay. It is rated young-adult but I don’t think it’s that teenyboppy and think most people will enjoy these books! So if you want gripping, easy to read books to lose yourself in for the next few weeks then I definitely recommend picking up the Hunger Games series!

“Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favour!”

Here are the three main movie stars from the Hunger Games movie at the LA premiere.

Josh Hutcherson (Peeta), Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss) and Liam Hemsworth (Gale)
I think Jennifer is absolutely stunning and well-cast as Katniss!

How stunning is her bronzed/golden make-up here?

So have you read the Hunger Games series or are you planning too? 

I was super obsessed with the books so this makes me very curious to see if I will still like the next two movies now that I have read the books. It’s always such a shame when you love a book so much and then movie doesn’t quite match up! But in saying that….

Happy Hump Day xoxo

Seriously lusting after LK Bennett Crocus Bag

I’ve completely falling in love with these gorgeous L.K. Bennett Crocus Bags! They're available in a range of stunning shades from black pink, citrus yellow and nude.

 But I think especially the aqua blue one has my name written all over it!!

Unfortunately at £245 each they're a bit out of my budget at the moment.

Maybe I should start saving? Or anyone feeling generous; gifts are always welcome ;) xoxo

How to wear neon this summer #

One of the trends for spring/summer 2012 is neon! Now this trend is definitely not for wall-flowers because you are bound to stand out in such bold colours. Neon can be tricky to pull off and I can understand you might be a little nervous about looking too teenybopper or feeling like an '80s train wreck! However I think by adding some sophisticated neon numbers to your spring/summer wardrobe, it can give just the right kind of 'shock value' to your look. 

I recently got this neon jumper from ZARA and every time I wear it I just feel so happy :)

ZARA Jumper with front cable ribbon in neon green/yellow (link)

White t-shirt by H&M

Blue skinny jeans by ZARA basics

Michael Kors watch

RayBan aviator sunglasses (as seen here)

I'm also loving my new Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars in white with double navy tongue (link)

They are super comfortable and white trainers are the perfect accessory with jeans for summer time.

Here are some neon/brights items I am loving that I think would add the right amount of POP to any look!

La Mer Neon wrap watch (link)

ZARA Denim shorts with neon detailing (link)

Cooperative Neon Open Weave Scarf (link)

ASOS skinny belt (link)

Christian Louboutin Pigalle Neon Pump

ZARA Neon shorts (link)

Cambridge Satchel Company Neon Coral Satchel (link)

ZARA Neon shorts (link)

ESSIE Neon nail polishes 

ZARA Yellow Blazer (link)

ZARA Lace dress with crossover back (link)

I recommend only wearing one or two neon items at a time. Neons pair well with neutrals like white, tan or black. Neons are not for the faint hearted, but by trying one or two pieces, you can wear the neon trend with confidence! Do you think you will give the neon trend a go this summer? xoxo

Best & Worst: Met Gala 2012 =

The Costume Institute Gala held at the New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is often referred to as the "fashion's Oscars"with famous faces from the big and small screens, the music industry, and the fashion world all stepping out in their finest. This year, the Metropolitan Museum of Art honours Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada in an exhibition which draws parallels between the two Italian designers. But on Monday night all eyes were on who rocked the best frocks at the launch party. Here are my personal best and worst picks of the event!

BEST

♥ Kate Bosworth in Prada. Kate’s two-tone flapper dress is just divine. 

Her effortless hair together with striking makeup make this my favourite the look of the night. 

♥ Gwyneth is showing off her amazing pins in this fun but classy short backless Prada dress.

♥ Emily Blunt looks stunning in this pink Calvin Klein dress. 

Its simplicity is very elegant plus I love the back, the colour and think it fits her like perfectly.

♥ Jessica Alba shines in this gold metallic Grecian gown by Michael Kors.

♥ Ashley Greene looks angelic in a Donna Karan Atelier white grecian dress.

♥ Emma Stone sparkled in a red satin dress with embroidered flowers made byAlber Elbaz for Lanvin.

She just looks super cute, glowing and love the fit and colour on her!

♥ Camilla Belle channels old school Hollywood glamour in Ralph Lauren. 

The dress also had a gorgeous low cut back and the dark lipstick really suits the overall look.

♥ Love January Jones in this sculptural lemon Versace gown with a vintage diamond-and turquoise necklace. 

Yellow is very in trend at the moment and January can definitely pull off this bright gown!

Backless dresses proved a popular look and these ladies definitely rocked it!

♥ Renee Zellweger goes all out in a black Pucci dress with a super-long train.

♥ Nina Dobrev in a black and silver Donna Karan Atelier

♥ Cameron Diaz sparkled in Stella McCartney

♥ Rihanna looked edgy and glamorous in crocodile dress from Tom Ford’s Autumn 2012 collection

♥ Karolina Kurkova in a sequin Rachel Zoe dress and turban.

Now onto the worst dressed of the night; to be honest there were quite a few so this is just a small selection....

WORST

♥ Coco Rocha in Givency. A bright pink pant suit…..with matching pink hair extensions and bright yellow top. What on earth was she thinking?

♥ Kirsten Dunst in Rodarte…..Booooorrrrrrrriiiinnnggggg and not red carpet appropriate!

♥Kristen Stewart, as the newest face of Balenciaga wears a dress by the fashion house by designer Nicolas Ghesquière. The dress isn't too bad but the combination with the shoes and the messy hair, fail!

♥ Eva Mendes in Prada. I love the colour but not a fan of the shape and design; its unflattering on her.

And no this is not me being jealous of her dating Ryan Gosling ;)

♥ Milla Yovovich's in Prada. Not loving the fringe and detailing on this dress.

♥ Sarah Jessica Parker in Valentino. Frumpy and check out the the matching shoes, urgh!

♥ Jessica Biel in Prada. She is such a beautiful woman and this dress is nice, but c’mon Jessica you are young and stunning! I just would have liked to seen a bit more ‘oomph’ in her look!

♥ Leighton Meester, in Marchesa. The shade, the shape, the hair, the makeup…all of it. Fail.

♥ Elizabeth Banks in Mary Katrantzou. Don’t think an explanation is required here?

♥ Alexa Chung in Marc Jacobs. 

Fashion forward and edgy but not quite the right look for an event such as the Met Ball. 

And as much as the Met Gala is a time to experiment with fashion; model Anja Rubik took experimenting to a whole new level on Monday night!

She showed up in a cream coloured satin dress by designer Anthony Vaccarello. The dress had a ridiculously hip-high split and cut-away chest holes. Maybe she was aiming for her hipbones to be an accessory. There had to be some magic tape holding that dress together to prevent a fashion mishap on the night. Some people seemed to love this look but for me it's just too much...or should I say too little? ;)

So what were your best and worst looks from the 2012 Met Ball in NYC? I'd love to hear! xoxo