Fresh Claws // Elegant Touch Push On Nails

Hello Everyone! Thought since I had a little free time today that I'd have a go at the Elegant Touch nails I was given for Christmas. These particular ones are from Boots (about £7.99, I think) and I have a little obsession with 'stick on nails' as they don't damage your natural nails as much as acrylics and you are able to change then more often, which for me is great cause I can never make up my mind when it comes to nail size, colour and shape! Also I bite my nails :( I know its a horrible habit but having stick on nails actually stops me from biting my natural nails and allows them to grow for a little bit too! 

As for the Elegant Touch nails instead of using nail glue, which can be super messy and slightly damaging to the nails underneath, they came will like adhesive tabs that you stick onto your real nails then place the fake nail on top! Easy Peasy! 

I think they look really fab, I'm in love with matte nails but can never get the right look with the nail polish, also I feel the ombre is really different then just one plain colour all over. As for the length of the nails I felt they where just a little too long but thankfully they has a file in the pack so I was able to file them down to a more manageable length. 

Another reason why I'm in love with these nails is that they match perfectly with my Illamasqua Lipstick Rouge à lèvres in Shard. Heavenly. 

Lots of Love 

 D x

UPDATE: As some of you guys might have saw on my Instagram ALL the nails fell off about an hour after writing this blog :( But I have just glued them back on using Elegant Tough Nail Glue from another nail set and filed them all down again with a little Topshop nail file (as seen below) and they look great! 

TAADAAA! 

My First Ever Styling!

Thought i'd keep it in the family for my first 'proper' styling that I was actually able to document and get to tell all you lovely people about! 

I styled an outfit for my younger sister Kelly for her friends birthday party on Friday night. As she didn't have time for tan etc the most important part was tights (as I do live in Scotland and its bloody freezing already) apart from that I had free choice! 

So here is want Kel wore - 

Sorry for the bad quality of photos but it was pretty rushed since she did have a party to go to! But all these pieces are gorgeous separately and super versatile. 

Top - Topshop

Skirt - H&M

Bag - New Look

Necklace - H&M 

Shoes - Primark 

Also apart from looking gorgeous in these pictures she is also sunning it up in Tenerife right now! SUPER JEL!

Thanks to my lovely sister for letting me style her and trusting me to find her an outfit, will definitely be borrowing this one..thats what sisters are for after all! 

- D 

xxx

A/W Trend Alert! A Girls Best Friend.

I'm super excited about the trends with A/W!

Heres a few of my fav trends with some high street items that are just too trendtastic for words! 

Starting with:  
 

JEEEEWELS! As seen at Celine, Dolce and Gabbana and Erdem. But sadly all those beautys have a designer price tag unlike these... 

 

 H&M 

Pair with grey jeggings and light blue heels for a glamorous touch.

 

 

Topshop 

Match this delicate swing vest with a tight midi skirt and gold heels and simple clutch.

 

ASOS

This dress has been on my wish list for faaar too long now! Its by Needle & Thread but sold on ASOS. Sadly with its £150 price tag its out off my reach (even with my student loan) 

lots of love

- D 

xox 

Autumn Must Haves!

Here's a few of the definte must-haves during Autumn (which is my favourite time of year) 

I can not wait till it gets that little bit colder for my big wooly jumpers, fur coat, toasty hot toffee nut lattees on the way to uni in the mornings! Also I personally believe that I reeaally suit most types of hats and this is amazing hat wearing weather. Fact. You will see a hell of a lot of selfies on the new Style Addict Instagraaaamm! (@__styleaddict) 

1) Boots! 

I have black heeled boots from River Island that I bought last year and they are perfect, they match with mostly everything, are short enough that you can match your ankle socks with your outfit but long enough that they dont look silly with ankle grazer jeans, trousers etc. So yes invest in a pair of ankle boots! 

2) A burdangy lip stick

..what a beautriful colour for this time of year, it works well with the navy and mustard colours that just screaam autumn! I suggest :

MAC Matt Lipstick in shade Yield to Love. 

 

 3) An addictive tv series

In other words invest in Netflixs for all those cold winter nights all youll want to do it lie in bed, put on a face mask and chill out watching a crazy adictive series. I recommend Suits, me and my boyfriend are obsessed with this atm. 

4) A good hair treatment

My hair always seems to go mega mega dry during the colder months, but when I was in the hair dressers I was given the recomendation of pure coconut oil but its in a serum from Savers! Super affordable and cheap will definetly be stalking up on that over the coming months, you just run it through your hair either damp or dry for a smooth finish. But Salon Services is a great place to pick up hair masks too.

5)  My All Time Favourite...Sationary!! 

I went a little mad in Paperchase today buying note books and the like for going back to uni next week! 

I mean how CUUUTE are those little panda highlighters?!

What are your autum must haves? 

lots of love

- D 

xox

20 things I've learnt before turning 20

Since I am turning the big 20 next month I thought I'd write a little blog on just some of the things I've learnt since my 20 years!                           

                                      

1) TRAVEL!! I knew as soon as I thought about the idea of writing this blog piece that this would be number one! I've been lucky enough to have visited Spain, Portugal, London, Ireland, Paris and Madrid already! And really as clique as it sounds travelling (especially alone) gives you an amazing sense of accomplishment and responsibility. Even the bad experiences like showing up in Madrid airport with no address or internet to find out where we where supposed to be staying or getting lost in the street of Madrid, will always give you that life experience that you didn't have before. Seriously you wouldn't regret the memories you'd make. 

2) Have fun with fashion! Whether it's the Barry M glitter eye shadow stage or the bell skirt and berrie to school, I might have not looked all that amazing but felt it! 

3) Make time for you, stop trying to please everyone else because tbh it's not your job to make sure everyone's happy just you worry about you! 

4) Mums do usually know best, even when you are 15 and begging her for money to buy the neon pink tutu fro Hellfire to wear to the Cathouse under's on a Saturday night...in hignsight she was 100% to say no! 

5) Crying is okay! Sometimes it really does help! Go pour yourself a glass of wine, draw a bubble bath and put on a soppy movie on netflixs it will make you feel 1 million times better! 

6) Daily planners (diaries) are great things! I'd be lost without mine, seriously a god send. 

7) Being in a serious relationship at a 'young' age isn't a bad thing! There seems to be some sort of taboo on young relationships and commitment, just count yourself lucky that you have found the right guy sooner rather than later! 

8) I am going to hate this but..save money! Having a little money behind you does open so many doors and knowing that SAAS (student loans) is not a personal clothing allowance for your first year at uni should stand you on good sted! 

9) Don't work too hard (that's easy for me to say) yeh having a part time job + uni is great it makes those night outs even sweeter when you don't feel like vomiting every time you drunkenly offer to pay for a round. But having days where you can just get on a train and go anywhere or lay in bed all day and watch say yes to the dress is great too! 

10) Take as many pictures as you possibly can! And print them out, buy some cute frames and hang them everywhere! There is something amazing about being able to hold on to your memories and not just stare at them through a screen. 

11) It's only hair! Whether it's blonde or brown, short or long it will grow back! Have fun with it..all I'll say is that thank god I didn't have pintrest of it could have been a lot crazier! 

12) Fuel smoothies are sent by angels for us to enjoy in giant polistirine cups. Drink them all the frickin time. 

13) Invest in a good make up collection. I mean it's a win win for everybody...except the bank! Over that last few years learning how to do a good smokey eye and shape my brows properly is super important, I mean it's stuff I can totally pass onto my kids yeno! 

14) Losing friends sucks but the best will always come back. People grow apart and that's normal but you know when you make a friendship that totally last the test of time that they are there for you no matter what. Also growing up and experiencing new things gives you the chance to make amazing new friends that totally mean the world to you and you will cherish that. 

15) Love your body (I'm still struggling with that one) it's what you've got but learn how to dress it! Knowing your shape and what suits you will help you thought your entire life! 

16)After a night out drink a pint of freezing water and eat a banana before bed...it takes the edge off the hangover, just a little. 

17) Wear black, it always looks chic and flatters every shape and size. 

18) Never keep problems or worries to yourself ALWAYS tell someone! No matter how scary or bad you think it is it's always 100% better when you just tell someone, then think if you look back on it in a weeks time it's usually never as bad as it first seems. 

19) Ask questions, you'll never know what you could find out. 

20) Always smile. 

My Parisian Style Diary

Hey guys, finally got a chance to grab my boyfriends computer for a couple of hours to get a few post done about my amazing trips over this summer. As you guys already know I was super fortunate enough to have spent 3 whole weeks in Madrid. But I also spent 4 days in Paris, France with my amazing boyfriend at the end of July! 

Just thought I'd share some of my looks with you guys...

...I might just actually be an outfit repeater!! But its okay, its holiday clothes, worn in a different country...please tell me its okay!

But i really do adore this outfit from Berska! 

Eeep! My favey Zara silk  Moroccan style dress, looked amazing on the Eiffel Tower at night! 

This dress is actually one of my purchases in Manchester from Topshop, as it has an almost two piece design it definitely flatters my body shape atm! (Which I will do a haul of ALL of the amazing things I bought that weekend)

I am so gutted I didn't get a full length shot of this outfit because I LOVED IT! It was my little H&M striped crop top paired with a white midi skirt and nude heels...I will defs be wearing this again!

Lots of Love, 

D x  

GAY PRIDE!

Oh my frickin god..I have never experienced anything so amazing in my whole life as the Gay Pride Padard in Madird! It was huuuuge and uber fabulous...think Rocky Horror Show meets Eurovison! 

Just thought it show you some of the photos I captures on Saturday of the parade. 

Note to self - next time, bring alcohol!! Could you imagine how much MORE fun it could have been (also there doesn't seem to be any laws in drinking on the street in Spain)

The place was just covered in rainbow flags..amazing! 

The fashion was some what interesting...yet totally fabulous at the same time! 

I do extremely recommend that if you are in Madrid at the time the parade is held you should 100% go! It's such a beautiful thing to be a part of. 

Also a quick outfit plan! - 

Topshop Cami Vest

H&M Skirt 

Urban Outfitters Sandals 

Mango Bag 

Six Sunglasses 

H&M Necklace

H&M Braclet