My Style Diary - Last Minute Changes

It's amazing the difference simply switching jackets can make to an outfit. On this particular day I started off wearing my leather jacket, but after taking a few photos, decided that I was too cold and needed something a little more warm and cozy. I quickly shrugged on my parka, added a scarf and ta-da! - a totally different look, which I managed to snap a few pics of before dashing out. I actually like this outfit with the parka better - ties in the colour of my boots quite nicely I think and just gives a more relaxed vibe :)

Enough about jackets though - lets move onto the real star of the show today which is this gorgeous new bag from Trenery. I love the tan colour and beautiful detailing (I'm a sucker for gold hardware), and the fact that it's a little bigger than my other handbags is a big plus. If you've read my blog at all you'll know I'm a real bargain hunter, so at 40% off I couldn't resist! 

(I admit that I have a slight shopping addiction, but at least I'm good at finding great deals! Really - I'm saving money! hehe)

Anyway, let me know which you like best. Leather jacket or Parka?

Lots of Love

Lauren

xxx

Parka - Forever New, Jumper - Dotti, Jeans - Siwy, Boots - Betts, Necklace - Saba, 

Scarf - Market in Cambridge , Bag - Trenery, Watch - Calvin Klein, Leather Jacket - Hong Kong

June in Pictures

Another roundup of all the good bits of June.

Winter walks along the beach with friends, experimenting in the kitchen,  brunching with my Grandma, playing makeup artist for my little sister and her friend for a costume party, and (as always) a lot of shots of food and tea!

I hope you had a great month. I can't believe we're already halfway through the year!

Lots of Love

Lauren

xxx

My Style Diary - A not so beach-y outfit

Heya :)

Last Saturday I went out with a few of my friends to The Naked Fig cafe and spent a lovely afternoon catching up over coffee and the most delicious peanut butter cheesecake. I seriously love that place - amazing food and amazing view!

 We then went for a short walk along the beach and my friends were kind enough to snap a few photos. 

Now looking back I'm not actually that fond of this outfit, it feels a little childlike and just not really "me". I'm usually a jeans girl and not used to wearing skirts so that's probably why, but I thought I'd share it anyway, seeing as this blog is supposed to be my "style diary", and I do happen to love this top! (Anything with a cat print is a winner in my opinion)

This is Emily. We've been best friends since Year 1 - that's about 18 years of friendship :) See those earrings? She made those herself. So pretty don't you think? :) I've trying to convince her to start her own blog for DIY/crafty things because she is so great at them!

I really need to go for more walks along the beach in winter. It is just so beautiful :)

To Emily, Sheena and Lihan

 (and all my other friends who know about it)

Thanks for not thinking I'm weird for this whole blogging thing. I still get really awkward when people ask me about my blog, but I'm slowly getting better!

Anyway, hope you're having a great Thursday night!

Lots of Love

Lauren

xxx

Top - Forever 21

Dress (worn as skirt) - Forever New

Boots - All Saints

Jacket - Hong Kong

Necklace - Diva

My Style Diary - Sweater Weather

Hello Hello... 

So it's been bloody freezing in Perth the past few days, and to tell you the truth I am completely sick of the cold! It's not so bad when you can snuggle up in bed all warm and cozy, but getting up early and heading out to work is not fun when you can't feel your fingers!

Admittedly I shouldn't really complain as we've still been having lovely sunny days (and it's not

that

cold compared to a lot of places), but I'm a summer girl and I'm longing for the warmer days and simple summer dresses!

To deal with the cold, I've pretty much just been living in jeans and jumpers, and my leather jacket has definitely been getting a work out. The day these photos were taken was slightly warmer so I took the opportunity to wear this statement necklace instead of a scarf. I love the amethyst type stones and tassels that it has, and the way it can (slightly) dress up what would other wise be a bit of a dull outfit. 

Anyway, I'm off to sleep now, it's past my bed time

(quite the party animal aren't I?)

Hope you're having a fab Saturday night!

Lots of Love

Lauren

xxx

Jumper - Gap

Jeans - Levi

Jacket - from Hong Kong

Boots - All Saints

Necklace - Sportsgirl

Rings - Asos and Dotti

Bag - Jigsaw

Beauty Bits - Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet

I will admit that I have a slight addiction to lipstick.

Most other beauty products I can resist and I (try to) keep them to a minimum, but when it comes to lip products, I have very little will power and my collection is getting a little out of control! 

So, despite reading great reviews about the Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet's on a number of my favourite beauty blogs, I tried to resist... When I spotted them on sale at Priceline the other day for $10 however (normal price is $24), I caved...

It was worth it though, because let me tell you - they live up to all the hype! Seeing as I'm so fond of them, I thought I may as well add my two cents, so here we go...

They're a liquid lipstick with a matte finish that are super long lasting. Unlike most matte lip products I don't find them to be drying at all (provided you use a lip balm first) and they actually have a really nice, slippery feel on the lips that is very comfortable. 

The doe-foot applicator has a pointed tip which makes precision application nice and simple, and once they set, 

they stay put all day until you take them off. Seriously - these don't budge at all! As someone who always forgets to reapply, that's a huge positive - particularly when we're talking about such bright bold colours. 

I've tried out three of the eight colours in the collection and have been loving them all. The first two would probably be a little more appropriate in the summery months, but I love a bold lip all year round. 

First up we have 

Number 02 Frambourjoise, 

which is 

a stunning strawberry pink colour that walks that fine line between pink and red. Just gorgeous! (It's my favourite of them all)

Next is

Number 03 Hot Pepper

, which is a vibrant, fire engine red that is seriously bold. The orangey-red is a lovely warm colour that really brightens up any look and is what I'm wearing in the photo above.

Number 07 Nude-ist

,

I would describe as a dusky rose colour, more muted than the others and much easier as a "wear every day" kinda colour. This is exactly what I'd hoped the Hourglass Opaque Rouge in Rose to be. Unlike the Hourglass one, it can be layered without getting cakey or flakey and doesn't settle into the lines of your lips (and is a fraction of the price! - bonus!) 

L-R: Hot Pepper, Frambourjoise, Nude-ist

They look a little glossy in the photo above, but once they dry they are completely matte

As you can probably tell by all the gushing, I really love these liquid lipsticks. They're the best I've tried and I'd definitely pick one up if you're a bold lip lover.

If I remember correctly Priceline has 30% off all Bourjois at the moment so now would be a good time to snap one up!

(Sorry for enabling!) :p

Lauren

xxx