Of Love and Lipstick

Happy Halloween everyone! Hope you all have an amazing Halloween. Halloween fell off my radar this year, what with me being preoccupied with University dissertation work. But, even so, I still have this special post for you all.

Part of the line up of scheduled posts that were due to go live during my vacation, was a travel blog outlining the highlights of each day. The subsequent problems with Blogger put an end to that idea, but I thought to myself 'what's topping me for writing them now asa reflection?' So here is the first of my Disney Travel Blog series; starting with Epcot! 

Incase you didn't know I'm heading back to Florida next month! Going home to Disney World! Even though it will be swelteringly hot, I will be be wearing makeup. I'll be taking lots of photos, as usual, and my skin is not the best au natural. 

I know lots of people have already done their version of this post since summer is nearing it's end, but I still have to go on holiday. I seem to have left my summer holiday until the last possible moment.  As I'm going to Florida, I have been given quite a high luggage allowance, but I plan on bringing back A LOT! This means that I have to be rather scrimping with what goes in as too much will leave little space to bring back. I probably still have too much!

Oh my god, I can't believe that in roughly a month I'll be back at the most magical place on earth Disney World! I could die of a happiness overload.

A new day dawns and with it comes another set of Disney nails. 

Super cute Alice in Wonderland nail art inspired by the Cheshire cat. Any Cheshire Cat inspired nails have to have the iconic pink and purple swirled stripes; it's just like a must. Another iconic part that I had to include was the cheeky half moon grin; it used to give me the creeps when I was younger.

Alexander McQueen blue corset , £1,545 / Monsoon black ankle boots , £93 / Niclaire black leather purse , £130 / Tiffany & Co. 18k earrings , £930 / MARC BY MARC JACOBS gold initial jewelry , £150 / Heart pendant necklace , £33 / Urban Decay lipstick , £15 Another Disney post!! These make me sooo excited for Disney World in August. I decided to do a casual Anna style, from the hit movie that everybody loves 'Frozen'. Did everyone hear that a Frozen short 'Frozen Fever' is to sow before the new live action Cinderella movie in March.

American Apparel Core hoodie  £40 / Wallis short sleeve top , £14 / Petite jeans , £76 / Easy spirit shoes , £35 / Tignanello backpack , £71 / Turquoise jewelry , £39 /  Wallis gold earrings , £3.30 / House of Harlow 1960 sunglasses , £99  University has just started up with a bang! Two essays in the next couple of weeks. I need to get me a bunch of posts written to schedule as my precious time is going to dwindle quickly. The next in my 'Get the Disney Look' series.  It's based on Jasmine from the Disney film Aladdin. I love this one as it is all turquoise and gold; my two favourite colours in the world. I seem to LIVE in these colours during the summer. 

I can't remember when I first became aware of the Korean beauty brand 'Etude House', but DO remember being in absolute awe of their super cute packaging. It's all very girly and pink.  Before Christmas, as I was doing some research, I discovered that months earlier Etude house had brought out a collaboration with Disney. To me this was a match made in heaven. In the collab, there were four sub collections that were each based upon a Disney princess; Snow White, Belle, Cinderella and Jasmine.  After a thorough look on eBay I discovered that some pieces of the collection was available; making me squee with happiness.

A riella Couture Sky Blue Gown , £725  / Giuseppe Zanotti high heel sandals , £1,045 / Tom ford Jennifer c lutch, £1,095 / Marchesa snowflake diamond ring , £6,555 / Allurez white gold snowflake necklace , £1,009 / Marc Jacobs daisy perfume , £52 / Topshop nail polish , £5 Next in the Disney series is Elsa, from one of the best Disney films 'Frozen'. This is my most recent collage; I quite literally finished this less than an hour ago. Elsa is considered to be one of the stronger females in the Disney franchise, teaching girls to not hide who they are (and that they don't need a prince to be amazing!).

Spotty V Floral £35, Christian Louboutin Lady Peep £610, Valextra Handy Clutch £745, Amrita Singh East Lake Earrings £26, Ela Stone Louise Ring £85, Lanvin Band Choker Brass £55 Hey everyone! Just a quick update today; nothing too in depth. This is my next Disney collage, I know everyone is sick of them by now. This is Minnie Mouse inspired. here is no specific movie to base it on, so I drew inspiration from the classic Disney Minnie that you would find at Disney World.

Aidaan Mattox Sequin Dress £190, Migid Satin Ruffle Clutch £16, ABS Pave Starfish Studs £22, Olivia Rubin Cuff £5.77, Orelia Shell Pendant £7.44 Happy New Year to you all !!! May 2015 be AMAZING! And onto the first post of the year...

I just had to comment that 2014 has been an awesome year; full of good moments with little sadness. There are the small moments such as the birth of the best kitten in the world Oliver (who likes to believe he the King of the World), starting second year of University after passing all of my exams, seeing Avenue Q (after wanting to see it for a while), performing ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ in March, and many more. Then there was my hol iday to Florida in June, which was the best experience ever. I don’t care if people see it as a childish place, it is the most amazing place ever. It was so saddening to come back to reality after the two weeks ended. One of 2014’s resolutions was to be more outgoing. As you can see, I started blogging in October. In the beginning, it was the most terrifying thing ever; to put yourself out there for all to see. Now, I find it has become more of relaxing hobby (providing to remember to schedule posts to upload when they are supposed to). Here...

Hey I've been wanting to show you guys my desk setup for a while now. I thought that I'd wait to get my new furniture first. I have not had a new desk in years; before this I was using a hand-me-down from my younger cousins that only had three tiny drawers. I can safely say I've upgraded to a Micke desk and the Alex Nine Drawer Unit.

Bandeau dress  £225 / Miu Miu platform ankle boots  £600 / Franchi hard clutch  £34 / Oval ring  £75 / Blue Nile pendant jewelry   £180   A different take on my prior Rapunzel look. As with the other, it was inspired by Rapunzel from the Disney movie 'Tangled'.

Hi Y'all! I decide with it being December 1st (!!!) to make some gift guides. I never thought that they'd end up being so time consuming; what with having to search for all the items. But, looking at the finished results I'm glad I made the effort! Bareminerals Afternoon Delights £29 ,   Illamasqua Multi-Facet Mirage Palette £45 , Topshop Smokey Eye Kit £, Nyx Butter Gloss Sweet Temptations Set £11 , Charlotte Tilbury Rose Gold Lips Makeup Bag £25 , MAC Viva Glam Keepsakes Bag £29 , Bobbi Brown Mini Longwear Shadow Sticks £29.50 , Urban Decay Vice 3 Palette £42 , Benefit Cheeky Sweet Spot £29.50 , Nars Modern Furture Set £30 , Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette £37 , Real Techniques Nic's Picks £29.99 Next Baking Gift £10 , Cupcake Mallow and Mini Stand £8 , Pink Floral Apron £14 , Mason Cash Bake My Day Set £44.99 , Freshly Baked Treat Kit £8.99 , Eton Mess Cookie Mix £11.99 , At Home Cookie Cutter Set £6 , Baking Bliss Measuring Cups £25 , In a Bake Of...

Cruella De Ville, Cruella De Ville, If she doesn't scare you; no evil thing will! Hey Guys! The latest Disney look is Cruella De Ville from the '101 Dalmatians' series. there were TV shows, animated movies, live-action movies and sequels, which made this one of the Disney greatests.

Jasmine Casual by louise-barbour featuring a vintage mirror American Apparel zip hooded sweatshirt , £40/ Wallis short sleeve top  £13/ Petite jeans , £78/ Easy Spirit shoes , £35/ Tignanello backpack  £68/ Jigsaw gold bangle , £39/ House of Harlow 1960 sunglasses , £100/ New 'Get the Disney Look' post alert.  It's based on Jasmine from 'Aladdin'. It's one of my favourites as teal is the best colour in the world.

Brown purse  £1035 / Effy Collection diamond ring  £1640 / Alex Monroe stud earrings , £105/ Blue Nile 14k ring  £105 / Hourglass Cosmetics lip gloss , £21/ Ellis Faas lips makeup , £23/ Perfume fragrance , £183 New 'Get the Disney Look' post alert.  It's based on Tiana from 'The Princess and the Frog'. I've not got much to say about this look.