Ever since I snapped up the harry blouse from Alexa Chung's M&S collection I've been searching through my wardrobe to try and find different ways to style it. This is my current favourite at the moment and definitely has a 60's, Jimmi Hendrix vibe to it.

I've always been a tad obsessed with 60's make up. I love the cat eye flick, heavy lashes and whole dolly look and find it so flattering on pretty much everyone. This is basically the sort of make-up I have on everyday. A browny defined eye, a black flicky liner, lots of mascara and a pale pink lip colour. I don't quite suit the full on Edie Sedgwick make up look, so this is a toned down more wearable version that's really easy to do.


I started off with a natural looking base; I used the It cosmetics CC cream for a light and not too matte base, then I used some of the Clarins instant light concealer to brighten up my under eye area and then set this and my T zone with the Bourjois healthy balance powder. I then moved onto my eyes and used the Lorac pro palette to put a light brown wash all over my lids and then blended a slightly darker brown into the crease to get a more defined look. Then using my Eyeko liquid liner I drew on a thin cat eye flick and filled in my water line too with the Stila black smudgestick to get a bold liner look. There is no magic technique to getting liner perfect unfortunately, it just takes a lot of practice and always have your elbows balanced on a table so you have a more steady grip to draw on your liner. I then used loads of my Lancome grandois mascara on the top lashes and for a heavy lower lash line I used the Clarins bottom lash mascara which is amazing at creating a sixties dolly look.

For brows I used my Anastasia brow wiz to fill in any gaps and set them with a Loreal clear brow gel. I then used the Chanel les beiges powder to sweep across my cheeks and temples to create a subtle glowy and healthy look without looking over bronzed and then popped a bit of Benefit coralista blush on the apples of my cheeks. And for lipstick I used revlon's pink in the afternoon lipstick to finish the look as it's a lovely pink but not too bright so the attention is still drawn to the eyes.

This is honestly so easy and quick to do and instantly creates a modern 60's look. If you want to go full on, add a darker shade to your crease, go heavier on the bottom lashes and contour heavier. This is just an easier, more day time appropriate take on the look.

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I recently got my hair cut a bit shorter and thought I'd write a quick post on some products I've been loving.

I have annoyingly fine hair so I got it chopped a bit shorter to add a bit more volume to my look. I usually wash and condition my hair using some form of volumising shampoo and conditioner (phillip kinglsey is amazing) and then towel dry my hair slightly. If I'm not going anywhere I'll add some volumising, texturising spray and let it air dry naturally but lately I've been blow drying my hair most of the time.

When I'm blow drying my hair I've been obsessed with these 3 products. I use a wide tooth comb to comb my hair and then spray the Phillip Kingsley daily damage defence spray through the ends of my hair. This is basically a miracle spray that is a heat protector, de-tangler, smoother and leave-in conditioner all in one. Then I use the Bumble and Bumble thickening hairspray all over my hair in sections and then comb through afterwards. I find this is really good at thickening my fine hair and adding volume without being greasy and sticky like a mousse. Then I use the bumble and bumble straight blow dry cream on the ends of my hair to stop any fly aways and keep your hair looking smooth and sleek after blow drying.


I usually turn my head upside down and blast the back of my hair for a bit just to add a bit of volume. Then I use a round brush to wrap the top of my hair around and lift upwards to add even more volume on top. Then on the ends of my hair I wrap the hair around the brush again and pull towards my face to get that Pattie Boyd esque blow dry look. I just sort of repeat this all over my hair until I've added as much volume as possible and my hair is dry. I dry my fringe separately because it is the bane of my life! I usually get a comb and wet my fringe again after finishing the rest of my hair. Then I have the holy grail of tips for anyone who has a fringe so take note! I read the sally hughes pretty honest book and she had a whole section on drying your fringe which has changed my life! Gone are the days of a curly fringe or awful static, fly aways from straightening. Basically she said to use a nozzle on the end of your hairdryer, get a good quality bristle brush like the mason and pearson brush I have and with the hair dryer pointing downwards brush your fringe fast from side to side so it drys perfectly straight. Ta dah, it works everytime! Then I part my fringe in the middle and crack on with styling.

Then I use my babyliss curling tongs and put some loose waves all over my hair, changing direction to make them look more natural and beachy. Then I've been absolutely obsessed with this Bed Head Joyride product. It's basically a texturising gel that you squeeze out and rub in your palms before rubbing it all over your hair. It just adds so much volume, texture and separation at the ends without being greasy or heavy. It gives that just rocked out of bed with messy hair vibe but so much better and set with my Loreal infinium hairspray it last for ages. It's also small enough to pop in your bag if you need to add a bit of volume throughout the day.

Then I'm pretty much done! On days I can't really be botherd to do my usual mini beehive I just leave it loose and natural like this with a messy beachy vibe.


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It's taken me a long time but I think finding your own individual style is so important as it's one of the main ways we are able to express ourselves on a daily basis. Since I was little I've always been obsessed with clothes but until recently I was never able to find a look or style that I felt really comfortable in.

I went to an all girls school and spent the majority of my teenage years trying to dress like everyone else, fit in and wear clothes that really didn't suit me (we're talking full on juicy couture tracksuits...) just because that's what everyone else was doing. Outfits that didn't show who I was as a person. I admired certain peoples styles and liked particular clothes, clothes that I wear today, but always just ended up following what everyone else was wearing. Honestly, I look back at pictures of the way I used to dress and just cringe because not only do I look awful but I can tell I didn't feel comfortable in what I was wearing.

I think the summer when I finished school and was waiting to start uni was when I really sort of began to find my own personal style. As I'd moved away and was starting a new chapter of my life with new people who didn't know anything about me, it was the perfect chance to sort of 'reinvent' my style and the way I looked. I remember the august before I started uni I finally got my haircut with a fringe, something I'd been too scared to do in school and instantly I felt more myself. I'd spent years admiring alexa chung, audrey hepburn, jane birkin and pattie boyd but it took me a while to pluck the courage and finally get my hair chopped. That was probably the start of how I found my own individual style.


I can actually pin point the the exact day I started to find my own style. It was when I tried on a particular dress I found in, believe it or not, the clothing section of Tesco! I actually still absolutely adore the dress and I remember seeing it and absolutely loving it despite it being not what I'd usually wear. It was a little black shift dress with a white collar and 3/4 length sleeves with white detailing. It was so 60's and fit like a dream, so I bought it and literally never took it off for months! My parents used to joke about how I basically slept in it I was so in love. It was the only piece in my wardrobe that I felt so comfortable and confident in and as soon as I put it on it just clicked that this was how I wanted to dress.

As I started uni I started to buy more clothes that I felt more myself in. During my first year at uni I gained so much more confidence, meeting new friends, falling in love (sorry to be cheesey...) and just experiencing so many new things. I started to become my own person and did more things that I'd always wanted to do, travel with my boyfriend, go to loads of gigs I'd not been able to before and just be more independent. I started to lose quite a bit a weight and felt so much happier in myself and it was this time when I started to dress in a way that really expressed myself as a person because I was confident enough to dress the way I wanted to.


I've always been a massive fan of everything 60's- the clothes, the music, the icons- so dressing in a 60's style just makes me feel more myself and more confident. Also my love of music influences the way I dress massively, be it certain music I love, certain bands I take inspiration from and just my overall style is hugely influenced by the music I listen to. My love for the beatles and kinks was really how I started looking to the 60s and style icons of that era for fashion inspiration.




I would say if your looking to try and find your own personal style look at what you really love and what inspires you no matter how small it is. Also try on literally everything- every colour, style, fit, shape you can find and you'll soon start to see what suits you and what you feel confident in. I also love instagram and pinterest for helping me with outfit and style inspiration. Look at icons, bloggers and celebrities who's style you love and save pictures on pinterest for whenever you're in a bit of a rut with your clothes. The likes of alexa chung, suki waterhouse, anna karina, francoise hardy, jean shrimpton, briget bardot and audrey hepburn are all style icons I adore and take so much inspiration from in the way they dress. I also don't agree with websites and magazines that show woman how they should dress for their size and shape. There is no one size fits all look for women based on their shape. If I was to dress for my shape I would wear low cut tops and tight pencil skirt as I've got more of a curvy hourglass figure but I just don't feel comfortable wearing clothes like that. I love A line skirts, high neck lines and flats all which shouldn't suit my shape according to fashion magazines. It's all about what you feel confident in and if you wear something you aren't 100% comfortable in you won't feel yourself which is what finding your personal style is all about.

If you're struggling to find a signature style or look, take inspiration from others but don't just dress a certain way because every one else is. I love following fashion but I hate trends and following what's 'in' and 'out'. Recently the 70's has been a massive trend and suddenly everyone was wearing things that I had been wearing anyway because vintage and retro dressing is something I love. I could see loads of girls wearing 70's band t shirts and A line skirts who were just wearing it because that was 'in' rather than because they loved that era. Currently strappy cami's, pleated midi's and bomber jackets are all over the high street but I don't suit any of these so I won't be snapping them up. That doesn't mean I don't admire other people wearing them and acknowledge some people look incredible wearing them but that doesn't mean I'm going to copy their outfits to fit in.

Finding your personal style is all about experimenting, feeling comfortable in what you wear and being able to express your personality through clothing. I think there's a lot of stigma about fashion being fickle and silly when it's really not. When you are able to express yourself and feel comfortable in what you wear you feel so much happier and confident as a person. It really is like wearable art and that's why I'm so much happier now that I've found a style i'm comfortable in.

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Retro Typewriter

When my boyfriend and I were in Brighton and exploring the lanes, we popped into snooper's paradise which was a huge Aladdin's cave of antiques, records, vintage clothing and pretty much anything you could think of! I spotted this blue typewrite hidden in one of the stalls in a corner and immediately fell in love with it. It looks just like a prop from a Wes Anderson movie and although i'm not sure it works it looks so good on our sideboard!




Bourjois healthy balance powder-vanilla

I picked this up from boots this month after my last powder ran out and didn't realise how much I'd love it! It is so finely milled and not cakey at all. It sets your make-up incredibly and mattifies any shine but still manages to keep a healthy glow to the skin. I'm really impressed with this as an affordable drug store product. It's very similar to the chanel loose powder but in a handy, slim compact!

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution lipstick-amazing grace

This is a bold statement but this might just be my favourite lipstick of all time... I've raved about the charlotte tilbury matte revolution lipsticks before. The texture, finish, application and everything is just perfect. But this colour! It is just THE perfect rosey pink. A 'your lips but deeper' shade that I can just swipe on day or night and it always looks amazing. I think with my pale complexion and dark hair it really suits me and adds an english rose vibe to any look. It just adds that perfect pop of colour without being too bold or bright and makes my complexion looks so much healthier and brighter.

Eyeko black magic liquid eyeliner

This may have replaced the kat von dee tattoo liner as my favourite eye liner. It is just so easy to apply! The nib is incredibly fine so you can get the most perfect cat eye flick every time. It glides on easy, doesn't dry flakey and lasts all day no problem. It's supposed to have some sort of magical eyelash growing ingredient which I'm not too sure makes any difference but as an eyeliner its killer!

Chanel CC cream- 20

I have been obsessed with this base all month. It's starting to get a tad warmer now we're into spring and this is my go to base for when the sun is out. With spf 50, I never have to worry about applying spf underneath which is perfect for summer too. It makes your skin look so dewey and healthy without looking shiny, cakey or over bronzed. Honestly, it is well worth the price tag. I will be taking this everywhere with me on holiday as you literally just buff it in with a stippling brush and your skin looks flawless.

Estee Lauder stay on shadow paint- pink zinc

This has been my go to eye product recently. On the days I really can't be bothered blending various shades to make a smokey eye I literally just slap this on and it looks like I've actually spent some time blending shades! But be warned you only have a few seconds to blend it into the crease before it sets and seriously does not budge. The shade is the perfect coppery, pinky, bronzey shade that makes my eyes pop and literally takes seconds to apply!

Stila waterproof eyeliner smudgestick-black

This has to be the best black eyeliner i've found. I mainly use it to fill in my waterline when I wear a cat eye flick to add extra drama. It is so creamy and glides on like a dream but honestly does not budge. It has an easy wind up applicator so you never have to use a sharpener again and it's jet black and stays that way all day!




Everything you've come to expect- The Last Shadow Puppets (Deluxe LP)

Ta dah! I've been waiting 8 years for this comeback and it hasn't disappointed. It's a bold statement but I think the age of the understatement is my favourite album of all time so I was a tad too excited when this next album was announced. With a real 70's raw vibe, I'm just in love with this album and have pretty much had it on repeat since it was released. My top tracks are dream synopsis, pattern, sweet dreams and miracle aligner.



Tan Suede Vintage Jacket

I picked up this tan suede number in a vintage shop in Bath. As soon as I saw it I fell in love! I've been after the perfect suede jacket on the high street for so long but haven't been able to find a one I really like. This is the perfect fit and style I was looking for and because it's vintage it has that amazing worn in look, is super soft and I know no one else will have it. It's been my go to jacket for just throwing on over literally anything.

Frames- IKEA

Framed Prints

I've been a bit print obsessed since we got our new flat, but these 3 that we've put over our bed are my absolute favourite! We picked up the Francoise hardy print in Brighton which I'm obsessed with as she's one of my all time favourite style icons. We found this amazing mad men print in the gift shop at the Baltic museum which we both loved instantly. Mad men's my favourite TV series probably ever and this print ironically looks just like a 60's ad. I picked up the Beatles print in Brighton too which is just my dream 60's gig poster.

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Despite a lot of stigma around Newcastle being just a giant bar/club crawl city (we aren't all like the cast of geordie shore!) it is a really beautiful city with so many great places to visit. Here I've listed a few of my favourite spots for if you find yourself in the area...

dress-M&S Archive by Alexa Chung

dress-ASOS, scarf- Topshop

Top-Zara, Skirt- Topshop

Leotard- Topshop, Skirt- La Redoute

Dress- Topshop, bag-vintage

Blouse- M&S archive by alexa, skirt- topshop

dress-archive by alexa

I've slowly been buying a few bits and pieces ready for the weather to heat up a bit! Mainly I was saving up for when the Archive by Alexa Chung collection was released at Marks and Spencer. I picked up 4 pieces- the harry blouse (shamefully in both colours...), the elsie dress and the eliza dress. For the price tag I was seriously impressed with the collection. I adore the dresses which look like I could have grabbed them from a vintage shop they have such an authentic 60's look. And the harry blouse is just so so dreamy. The ruffles, the button details, the sleeves it's just perfect and it goes with pretty much anything.

My other favourite thing I picked up is the little Zara lacey crop top which is just so cute! I'd seen quite a few bloggers wearing this and thought it was just so beautiful and perfect for spring/summer, the delicate lace and ruffles are just so gorgeous I couldn't resist.

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