Bows for days..

As you can probably tell from most of my posts (both on here, and my instagram -- @georgie_alicee), I'm not generally someone who pays alot of attention to my hair.. I mean, I consider brushing my hair a strenuous task.. clearly..

Anyways, here I present to you both my combat for my issues with hair care and my latest obsession and necessity-HAIR BOWS (I am genuinely excited even talking about them....)

I LOVE how they are so quick and simple yet can competely tie an outfit together; and can bring some sophistication (or just plain cute-ness) to any hair chaos. The way in which I wear them most is using the clip-in bows and I use them to hold front strands of my hair back. The hair bands that have attatched bows I use for half ups, buns and pony tails- the bow along with the different fabrics add another element to an otherwise simple look.

Topshop has an array of 'hairband bows', in different colours and fabrics, including velvet (which we all know I LOVE). 

American Apparel has a large range of clip in bows, but if you don't fancy the price Claire's and Forever21 also have a good selection for a lot less! 

 

^ all Topshop, £4

^ Top & Middle Left, Claire's £4.50

Bottom Left (& featured right), Forever 21 £3 -ish

Tartan Skirt

Hello!!

I am a HUGE fan of tartan- I love that it is so simple to style, yet brings an effortless 'oomph' to an outfit (if you get what I mean.... )

My white sheer shirt with gold collar-tips was from Topshop, but you can get one similiar from pretty much any high street retailer.

My GEEK jumper was also from Topshop, but this could be swapped for one of a similar fashion- I think a retro band jumper would look perfect, adding to the soft-grunge/chic look.

My tartan skirt was from Brandy Melville, but one again they're available pretty much anywhere at the moment (I have definetly seen more affordable versions in both New Look and Primark). Also, play around with different coloured tartans, depending on your shoes and other garments.

I finished this look of with a pair of black patterened tights (Primark have some really cute, cheap patterened tights at the moment, and TK Maxx always have higher-end brands for a fraction of the price), and a pair of navy, patent Doc Martens, but a pair of platformed sneakers would look fab too.

I kept my makeup pretty simple, defining & darkening my brows with Sleek's Brow Kit (in dark). I used Naked2's 'Bootycall' (a whitish matte colour) all over the lid, and 'Chopper' (a shimmery browny/heathery colour) on the outer third & crease to add definition. I gave a slight winged liner and finished with a few coats of mascara. I used a light coating of Maybelline's 'Endless Ruby' lip tint, just to add a slight bit of colour onto my lips, not wanting to be too dramatic due to the already vampy-ness of the outfit.

Shorts & Sparkles

Holaaaa.. This outfit is for a family party- obviously, you want to look nice but not too OTT

Top: Monki (£8 sale)
Shorts: Topshop (£34-ish)
Tights: Tesco (£1.50 sale)

For my makeup I used the bourjois 123 foundation (with collection & loreal true match concealers), my naked pallette (naked all over the lid, sidecar on the outer half, toasted over that taken up a little higher, smog in the outer third crease & sin in my inner corner & dragged underneath). I used my sleek brow kit, contour kit and my revlon nearly naked pressed powder. I used my loreal superliner & maybelline rocket with bodycollection voluminising mascara. I lined my lips with rimmel's 'spiced' pencil, then with their 'one of a kind' lipstick and finally with loreal's glossy stain in 'milady'.

Hope you like it!! :)

black on black

Holaaa ...firstly, a HUGE sorry for the lack of posts, but going to try my hardest to get back in the swing of it while I have no exams!! (for now anyways, hahaha)

Dress (actually an oversized tee), £8, Monki
Cream socks (agesss agoooo), Topshop
Grey Hoodie, £15, Topshop
Leather Jacket, £55, Dorothy Perkins
Oxblood Docs, £70 (or so), jamesandjames (i think..hhaha)

Lips- Topshop's 'Inhibition', £8 (i think...)

UPDATE

holaa..just a quick post to apologise for the serious lack of posting recently & to apologise in advance for the near-future lack of posts.. I know everyone says this & uses this excuse, but I have been (and still am) super busy with dance, work, college & everything that they include.

I'm going to try my best to get back into the swing of posting once this patch of craziness passes, but for in the mean-time i'm sorry & please bare with me!!

Georgie xx

gothic-esque pastels.

hola! I have another look for you.. this is such a simple outfit yet I love the overall look of it-  a bit gothic, a bit grunge, but definetly not too ott!!

my black tube dress (it has capped sleeves) was about £7 from h&m.
my tights were £3 in a topshop sale (the only thing I dislike about these is that they're footless & they ladder SO easily but anyways, they look good..)
my pastel/baby blue crochet cardi was my grandma's ...i think the little glimpse of it that you get helps make this outfit more wearable, and also breaks up the black.
my trusty leather jacket with faux fur collar was £55 from dorothy perkins
my chain was £6 (i think!) in the topshop sale..the flash of pastel pink is different to other chains and ia perfect for adding a touch of.colour
my socks was £2.50 from primark.
my white converse-style flatforms were £15 from ebay.. they are slightly uncomfortable at first as they have a slightly too rounded toe, but its alright! haha

i wore this looks with dark brows, a simple eye (no shadow, thin eyeliner with small flick & a few layers of mascara), vampy lip (revlon's kissable balm stain in 'cruah begun' & topshop's 'inhibition' lipstick) and straight, messy, quiffed hair - simple yet fitting for the look!!

studs, spots & tie-dye

hola, i have another quick outfit for you.. this is another casual college look & i paired it with my trusty leather jacket for warmth :)

shirt- h&m
dress- topshop (was white, longer & sleeved but i gave it a chop & a dye!)
tights- present from italy
jumper- topshop (i put the studs on it)
navy blue docs- ebay