Clark Desert Boots

Fashion - I Do What Like, I Like What I Do

1:23:00 pm

Hello Everyone, 

I seem to talk about work quite a lot these days (nothing but enjoyment I promise) so I thought I could let you see one of my typical work outfits.  In Lush I don't have a uniform as such but I am asked to wear black and white.  I can wear what make up I like, the jewellery I fancy and my hair the way I choose to help jazz up the formal colour scheme.

At the moment I am wearing a lot of dresses, I have found a shape of dress I feel comfortable in and feel that it flatters my figure, making me feel confident every time I wear one.  The skater style is my go to style of dress and I can see it being that way for a long time.  The cut of this style just seems to just skim over any lumps or bumps I prefer to keep covered and also is tighter at the waist which helps to take the focus away from my tummy and give my chest a boost. 

 Dress - Primark £13.00
Tights - Primark £2.00

Primark Black Skater Dress, Clarks Desert Boot
 This dress is one of my new found favourites.  I like how easy it is just to slip on in the morning it sits at the perfect length and can be dressed up or down.  For work I keep this quite simple with just tights and boots and maybe a cardigan but I often have to go somewhere straight from work so remove the boots add some wedges and a nice blazer or leather jacket.  I like  the lace detailing on the capped sleeves, back and the sides as it adds a bit of interest and a sexy feminine twist on what would be a standard black dress.

Primark Black Skater Dress

















This dress is so versatile when it comes to choosing footwear as pretty much anything goes.  I have styled this with pumps, sandals and boots.  This day in particular I wore my Clark's Desert Boots.  As I am on my feet sometimes for more than 12 hours a day with a 1 hour commute each way I need shoes that can offer my legs and feet support.  These boots are perfect for my long days on my feet, giving them the support they need to ensure my feet are not aching by the end of the day.

I am a firm believer in that if you wear a £4 pair of shoes and expect your feet to be fine and not achy by the end of the day, you need to wake up.
These on the other hand are quality 'good for your feet' boots.  As soon as my feet were in them the comfort was second to none and it hasn't changed after wearing these a few times, I still enjoy the comfort all day long.

I put the comfort down to the sole.  The signature crepe sole of the Desert Boot, one of nature's great shock absorbers and water repellents, makes these boots what they are.  Crepe's made from latex tapped from the para rubber tree, mixed, mashed and dried before being rolled into sheets.  The only way I can describe how this feels is sustainable spongy rubber.  I know I'm amazing at describing right....
These just feel so supportive, but light so you don't feel like you have two lumps of led attached to your feet which I have felt with boots similar to these.

 These black suede boots are simple but make a statement being a classic style that is so off the moment, Always have been, Always will be.
 
Clarks Original Desert Boot

Clarks Original Desert Boot



























Did you like this outfit?

lots of love

Gemma
xxx

Aztec prints

Fashion - A Bad Day in London is Still Better Than a Good Day Anywhere Else

5:12:00 am

Last week I was in London for two days and wanted to try something a little different style wise that what I normally go for.  I am so glad I did as both outfits made me feel really confident and comfortable, I will be definitely wearing skirts more often.

Day 1 - She Said Beauty #LDNBBMEET
This was a very last minute thrown together outfit and my planned outfit only arrived on the friday and was too small, boo.  I need to thank Charl from Ginger Girl Says one million times for letting me borrow this skirt as she pretty much saved you all from me going in my birthday suit, joking but I very nearly had nothing to wear
 
Cropped Jacket - H&M
 Tights -Primark
 Necklace H&M 
Simply Be Plus Size Fashion
 
Im definitely going to be on the hunt for some printed tops and skirts full of colour for spring.

Lots of Love

Gemma
xxx 


FOTD

Fashion/Beauty - You Know My Heart Skips, Skips a Beat

2:06:00 pm

A couple of weeks ago myself and Adam went to see the one and only Olly Murs in concert.  We went to his performance at the NIA Birmingham, it was such an amazing evening and all the months waiting were well worth it.



I kept my outfit really comfortable and casual
Cardigan - Primark
Top - Dorothy Perkins
Jeans - New Look
Boots - Primark

I made more of a statement with my make up.
Benefit Porefessional
Mac Studio Fix Fluid NW15
Mac Mineralise Skinfinish Natural
Mac Mineralise Skinfinish 'Soft and Gentle'
Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush ' Exposed'
Rimmel Liquid Liner
Benefit They're Real Mascara (review here)
Mac Candy Yum Yum (review here)

The two support acts were The Lovable Rogues who found fame through the talent show, Britain's got Talent and one of my favourite Youtube sensations I am Tich! 

I enjoyed the Lovable Rogues but was not very familiar with them as I am not a massive fan of Britains Got Talent but they completely owned the stage and the whole audience were up dancing.



Tich started out uploading her own videos to Youtube and I stumbled across her right at the beginning I believe I was her 10th subscriber, I was super excited when she was announced as one of Olly's support acts.  She sounded fabulous and it was amazing to see her on stage after seeing her through my laptop screen for so long.  Olly was nearly ready to come on stage when Tich walked past where we were sitting and stopped, I had to meet her.  I was a little bit starstruck but Tich was so lovely and I managed to chat with her for a few minutes and got a cheeky picture with her. I really do wish her all the luck in the world with her career and new single Dumb, which I have popped below so you can have a listen.


So after all that excitement Olly was there, a few feet in front of me, in the flesh!  He opened the show with his most recent single Army of Two, which really was a great opener.  Throughout the night I was dancing singing and just genuinely enjoying myself, Adam also really enjoyed it.  Olly sang some of his new songs, old ones and a cheeky cover of A Town Called Malice, by The Jam. This was one of my favourite parts of the night.  He made me fall back in love with old favourites and make me love his new songs even more.  This tour was different to any he has done before as he also played the guitar and piano for a couple of songs which you could tell he was slightly nervous about  so It made it a bit more personal as we felt like we were sharing that moment with him. 


I know the photos above are not good quality at all, so I apologise for that but silly me forgot my camera so these are Iphone wonders, I just wanted to give you an idea of how close we got to him.  I would jump at the chance to see Olly live again, he was just excellent.  

Have you seen any bands or artists live recently?

Gem

xxx

Magnifibres

Fashion/Beauty - Tomorrow is the First Blank Page of a 365 Page Book, Write a Good One

6:54:00 pm

Hi hunni's
 
I wanted to share with you what I was wearing to kick off 2013.  I felt really comfortable wearing this outfit and enjoyed dressing up a simple outfit with accessories. This whole outfit was also completely new and I always feel really good wearing something new. You may notice a couple of things from my What I got for Christmas post too.
 
For New Years Eve Adam and myself went up to the local social club with his family, it was a good night, couple of live singers, disco, fireworks and plenty of drinks.  I do not enjoy going out in town for New Years Eve as I think you always end up missing the clock strike 12 and I prefer to be with the people I love and care about, might sound like a right granny to some people but thats just me.
 
 Top - Dorothy Perkins £10 (sale)
Black Skinny Jeans - Primark £7
 
 Necklace - Primark £2
 
 Ring - New Look £1 (sale) + Bracelet - Topshop £1
 
 Shoes - New Look£8 (sale)
 
 Mac Studio Fix Fluid, Mac Mineralise Skin Finish Natural, Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer, MUA Blush Shade 1, Mac Mineralise Skin Finish 'Soft and Gentle'
 
 Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion, Hd Brows Palette 'vamp', Benefit Speed Brow.

 Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow palette shades 'virgin' as a base shadow and 'sin' as a brow and corner highlight.
 
 Sleek Sparkle 2 eyeshadow palette shade 'mulled wine'
 
Rimmel Exaggerate Liquid Eyeliner 001 100% black, Magnifibres, Soap and Glory Thick and Fast Mascara.
 
 
 
How did you spend your New Year's Eve and what were you wearing?
 
Lots of Love
 
Gem
 
xxx
 

Be Beau at Matalan

Fashion/Beauty - All For The Boy Who Will Never Care

4:17:00 pm


Wow its been a while since I did a post like this so I thought no better time than today, I only went to do a bit of shopping with my boyfriend in our hometown so no need to get dressed up.
Id rather not be spending my New Year's Eve shopping but I still had nothing to wear tonight so it was a last minute dash, I now have a whole outfit which I will share with you in another post.
 
 I like what Im wearing because its nice and casual, comfortable and easy to remove when trying on clothes.  I have been wearing variations of this outfit all winter its definately a firm favourite. I am becoming quite a jewellery addict, its the first place I look now when I go into a shop, I love moustaches so I thought Id make the most of this quirky jewellery.
Do you have a favourite outfit this season that you keep going back to?
 
 
I had a slight issue with my make up, I completed my eye make up and was happy with it and decided on a nude lip, just before I left the house I decided to go for more of a statement lip, which is unlike me, I just felt like it today so I photographed both and I would love you to comment below with  which is your favourite!
 
 Mac Studio Fix Fluid NW15, Mac MSF Natural Light Plus
 
 Benefit Hoola (contour) MAC MSF Soft and Gentle (highlight)
 
 MUA Blush Shade 2, Sleek Blush Rose Gold
 
 Kate Moss Rimmel Matte Lipstick 107
 
 Kate Moss Rimmel Matte Lipstick 107
 
 Mac 'Hue'
 
 MUA Undressed Palette, MUA Malt
Chocolate Intense Glitter Eyeliner, Benefit Bad Gal Lash
 
MUA Eyeshadow Primer, Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer Light.
 
Hope you all have an amazing night tonight whatever you may be doing!
Hope you bring 2013 in with a bang!
There will be a wee surprise on here tomorrow to wish you a very
 Happy New year!
 
Lots of Love
 
Gem
 
xxx

Clinique Stay Matte Foundation

FOTD, OOTD, NOTD - Casual Capers

12:53:00 pm



 
 This was the night before my Birthday, I went out for a meal and up to the social club we go to for a couple of drinks and a cheeky game of bingo.  I had a lovely night with Adam, his parents and his nan.  Im always so excited the night before my birthday, its like christmas for me, the one day a year when I can celebrate just being me.  I wore a very casual outfit and kept my make up muted with just using browns and nudes.

 
 
 Blazer - Primark £17
Vest Top - New Look £3.99
Bandeau - £4.99
Leggings - Primark £3
Shoes - Matalan £14
Bag - Matalan £6
 
 
I cant have long nails in my new job so as soon as I new I had a week off the falsies were on quickly than the glue dried.  I decided that Autumn was well and truly here and what better than a deep burgandy, my polish of choice was Essie's Lovie Dovie, well I think its called that, I purchased this in a set of three for £7 from Tk maxx.  When I googled this name and the number a bubble gum pink colour kept coming up so maybe it is at Tk Maxx because it has the wrong shade on the bottom of the bottle?? Either way it is beautiful.





 
 I really loved this make up, simple as it was I think it fitted the occassion and outfit perfectly.

On my Face
Elf  Mineral Infused Face Primer
Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation
Clinique Stay Matte Foundation
Maybelline Lumi Touch Concealer
Elf Tone Correcting Powder
MUA Blush in Shade 3
Benefit Hoola (to contour)
Stila All overglow Peachy Keen (to highlight)

On my Eyes
MUA Professional Eyeshadow Primer
MUA Undressed Palette
Rimmel Glam Eyes Eyeshadow 'Spicy Bronze'
MUA Intense Glitter Eyeliner 'Malt Chocolate'
Loreal Mega Volume Collogen Mascara
Maybelline Lash Stiletto

On my Lips
Elf Prime and Plump
Mac 'Angel'
Mac Plushglass 'Ample Pink'

Lots of Love

Gem

XxX

BENEFIT

OOTD & FOTD - Christening

11:00:00 am


On Sunday it was my boyfriend's cousin's little boy's Christening, wow what a mouthful. The perfect excuse to dress up.  Adam(the boyfriend) and myself were honoured to be asked to be Godparents, so knowing that I was going to be standing in front of the whole family I made an extra special effort to look nice and wear something different.



I love this dress so much, it was such a bargain at only £10 in a sale in my Outfit(the one with Topshop, Miss Selfridge, etc.) store but I cant remember which shop, I have worn it once before so wearing it for the Christening was a must.  My shoes were £6 from Matalan, they have some great cheap and cheerful pumps and boots in at the moment.  My bag was also from Matalan (I work right next door to matalan now..can you tell) it was only £3 and I do not have a satchel type bag so this filled the gap in my wardrobe for now.
 
On my face
Benefit Porefessional
Collection Lasting perfection Concealer
Clinique Stay Matte Oil Free Foundation
MUA pressed powder shade 2
MUA bronzed perfection to contour
MUA Blush shade 2
 
On my Eyes/Eyebrows
MUA Professional Eye Primer
MUA  Pretty Pastels palette
MUA Poptastic palette
Loreal Volume Million Lashes
Benefit High Brow Glow
Hd Brows Palette 'Vamp'
Benefit Speed Brow
 
On my Lips
Mac 'Angel'
Mac Plushglass 'Ample Pink'
 
 
 
Eye make up Using MUA Pretty Pastels and Poptastic Palettes.

Hope you have enjoyed this post hunnis.  If there is any products I have featured you would like me to review fully please just comment below.

Lots of Love

Gemma

xxx