Embracing the Harem

♥ Hey munchkins ♥

So last night, myself and probably a zillion million other highly excitable and squealing girlies, marched off to the flicks and sat down in anticipation for the Sex and the City 2 movie to grace the big screen!

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I am obviously not going to divulge any of the juicy gossip here on my blog...but needless to say, it was as fluffy and fickle as I anticipated! :) I loved it SO very much - it was truly fabulous and I am already planning my next excursion to watch it again! (loser I hear you chant!)

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So I thought I would quickly showcase my outfit for the night. I met my best chum and pranced off for some Mexicano foodage and a drinkie before the epic event!

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♥ Brown wedges - Faith

♥ Cream harem pants - H&M £7.99!!

♥ Cream heart body - Topshop £15

♥ Snazzy jazzy jacket - H&M £29.99

♥ Earrings and bangles - Accessorize

I know you can't really see my makeup, and that's because I had just slapped on another layer once I had returned from work, so I was avoiding any close ups! But I have MAC's Costa Chic on my lippies! :)

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And I just tied my hair back with a squiffy quiff at the front, reinforced with oodles of hairspray, because I did not have the patience to wrestle with my unruly mop tonight! :) 

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What do you think pumpkins? 

I am just embracing the harem pant trend and have to say, I am fully converted. 

Once terrified of looking like a failed Aladdin wannabe, I am now whole heartedly a pantaloon lover!

♥ Are you rocking the Arabian Night chic?? ♥ 

xxx

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My Summer Smell

♥ Hey sweeties ♥

Whenever I go on holiday, I like to loiter in duty-free and pick up a new fragrance. Ultimately, this new smell will become synonymous with the trip! 

So when Sophie and I jetted off to NYC, we spotted this little beautie, and it seemed rude not to pick it up!

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Firstly because it is the new Sarah Jessica Parker fragrance and it only seemed apt to purchase it seeing as we were skipping off to the home of SJP and Sex and the City!

Secondly...it actually smells delicious. Very light and fruity. It is describes as a strawberry based floral...with  whiff of vaguely exotic flowers and a peach-apricot jam undertone at the heart.

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Mmm...yummy!

I really do love this scent and whenever I spritz it...I am flooded with happy NYC memories of strolling down 5th and chomping on a pretzel...

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So obviously, not one to miss a marketing ploy...this new SJP fragrance ties in seamlessly with the release of the 2nd SATC movie...hand up if you're exciteddddd?! 

EEEEEEK!

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I have my ticket all booked for the release this Friday, and shall be donning my Louboutins (i wish...) and spending the evening with my bessie friend and cocktails, immersing ourselves in the fabulousness of those four ladies!

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Have any of you lovelies tried this new perfume?

Let me know your thoughts!

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And  who's off to the see the film this weekend...? :) 

♥ I am particularly relishing the thought of this certain smexy beefcake making an appearance! ♥

xxx

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Oooh La La

♥ Bonjour ma petite crumpets! ♥

I just thought I would share with you my OOTD for workies today.

 The sun was shining and I had found this beauty from H&M over the weekend which I fancied giving a whirl...

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Top - H&M - £12.99!! Bargainlicious...
Pearl Studs - River Island

I adore this top, mainly because of the collaboration between nautical chic and gorgeous fine shoulder detailing...

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Tres pretty...!

Feel quite oooh la la francais when i wear this :)

Sorry I couldn't get a full length shot but the top is long enough to wear comfortably with leggings or bare legs in the summer with flippys.

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I bought it one size bigger than i would normally need, so it was a little looser, and stretchy over the shoulders.

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Just in case you were pondering, my lippie is MAC Viva Glam Cyndi and my lashes are courtesy of the much coveted Covergirl mascara, a fabby purchase from the local Walgreens in New York! :)

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J'adore! Et tu??

xxx

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Sleek Goodie Bag

I am very aware that this post is long over due, but I thought I would divulge some of the lovely goodies I received in my goodie bag, after I attended the Sleek Makeup Event.

You can read all about the fun and frolics and mini hotdogs that were consumed on my post...just clicky here!

Gorgeous purple Kajal liner in Odyssey

This soft and smooth eye crayon is such a lovely, rich hue and is perfect for lining the eyes for a pop of colour!

Fun filled makeup manual full of tips and tricks.

The new, wonderfully colourful Circus palette, released next month.

Haven't yet toyed with any of the colours but there is a mixture of matte and shimmer finishes! Perfect for some cute summer looks!

Some fake eyelashes

Looking forward to giving these a whirl next weekend!

Pretty nail polishes in Turquoise and Pastel Pink

You can win some of these polishes if you enter my yummy giveaway!

A really rich, gloppy bright lip pout polish in Raspberry Souffle!

I am not really a fan of lip gloss and general gloopiness on the lips, but I am tres impressed with the colour intensity and conditioning feeling of this lip polish!

And then, the creme de la creme...the Sleek Makeup brushes. These are fabby brushes...I am so chuffed we got given these! :)

Thanks again Sleek Makeup for a really fabulous day and the gorgeous goodies.
So beauties, have you tried any Sleek products recently and what are you liking?

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bag friend

And I think it's love... 

Ladies...one sunny Saturday, myself and the gorgeous Claire headed London bound for some dinner and drinkies...and some divine deviation!

Hot stepping it down Oxford Street and oooh, hellooo Selfridges (Mecca)...! 

After a cheeky Starbs and a meander around the makeup counters, it was time to pay a visit to bag heaven... A place where angels harmonise as each little bag is revealed from their dust bag!

Queuing for Louis...

Louis catching some rays amongst the daisies...

(LV Speedy 35 Monogram FYI...)

My new bf is hot stuff and I am so proud to have him dangling off my arm! :)

Sooo lovelies, how do you rate the new bf...?!

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In London Town

Yesterday it seemed Mrs Sunshine graced the whole of the UK with some delightful rays and delicious warmth, so it only seemed apt to skip amongst the daisies and enjoy every sun-kissed minute of the day.

This is what I wore for a wondrous day in London, shopping (a certain special purchase shall follow this post...) and enjoying some Pimm's o'clock in Covent Garden!

Top - H&M

Jeggings - Topshop

Gold twisted arm bangle - Accessorize

Brushed gold studs - Accessorize

Bag - Mulberry Roxanne

Pink flower ring - Accessorize

Gold feather pendant - Accessorize

I hope you girlies had an equally gorgeously sunny day?

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New York, New York - Day 4

So I am home sweet home after a truly fantabulous, whirlwind of an adventure in New York City. 

I apologise my blog has been flooded with NYC posts recently. I hope you don't mind too much, but pinky promise that normal blogging shall resume shortly!

Today was our last day in the Big (yummy) Apple, so we made the most of every last peanut butter filled minute. We started the day with an open top bus tour around the Central Park and Harlem. It was about a 2 hour guided tour, and it was a wondrous feeling for us to just sit and absorb all the chaos down below. Starbucks in hand, the wind through our locks, sunnies on...perfection!

Then, after some frantic packing and one last shifty in Sephora, we jumped on board a boat cruise to witness the infamous sighting on the Statue of Liberty. It was blinking freezing on the deck...but definitely worth it for capturing some fab piccies like these...

After the boat cruise, it was a quick dash back to the hotel, grabbing a cheeky pretzel en route, to make tracks back to JFK and bunny hop on to our flight.

We arrived home sleepy, safe and sound this morning and I am still just revelling in the whole experience.  Sadly that is all from my Bloggers in the Big City diary, but before I resume normal blogging again, I just want to say a final thank you to Sophie who so very kindly swept me off to New York with her. And also, thanks to Sleek Makeup for giving us this truly special opportunity in the first place.

One final word on the matter...I heart New York

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