Showing posts with label Pastel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pastel. Show all posts

Thursday, 12 April 2012

My favourite Spring Summer nail tutorials!

Hopefully, you will have had a look at my sneak peak into spring summer blog post... if you haven't click here to take a look! 


Here are some nail tutorials, which will match perfectly with what's big this spring summer!


1. Aztec Nails
Unfortunately I couldn't share the link, but if you click here you'll be forwarded straight to the page!
Here, there are two designs which are so simple and easy to do.
I watched the nail tutorial and instantly wanted to try this.. As soon as my student loan comes in i'll be stocking up on some new nail varnishes! You pay around £25 or more for a minx manicure and personally I think these nails look just as good and will be a fraction of the price. I think this design will be perfect for festival season.




2. Tropical nails.
I LOVE these nails! They are so cute, but from watching the video it does look as if it would take a few goes to get the technique just right. 
I love that you can pick and choose whatever colours you want and change them to match your outfit. Why not get the girls around for a night in and practice designs on each other? Practice makes perfect!



3. Pastel coloured nails.
This is my favourite nail tutorial... Look how FAB they look! This is called water marbling. When I first saw these designs I couldn't even begin to imagine how you would do it, but after watching several video how to tutorials I can't believe how easy it is! This was my favourite video and design as the author clearly shows just how easy it is. Again, you can pick and choose the colours you wish to use.. and how many! The options are endless. I can't wait to try this one.


How about you, which is your favourite? Have you tried to do any of these nail designs? Post a comment and let me know!

Sunday, 1 April 2012

A sneak peak into Spring/Summer style at Miss Selfridge!


Walking into Miss Selfridge, first thing I notice is how clean and tidy it is.. sometimes this is hard to find! I was greeted by all the lovely staff straight away.. something else you don’t get very often! This store is immaculate, the graphics look fantastic and the trends are merchandised fantastically.

Miss Selfridge Swansea Store.






I interviewed the manager Laura at Miss Selfridge in Swansea, to try and find out what’s hot this spring summer. Here’s the inside scoop!









▪ So what is going to be big this spring summer?
“Expect to see lots of powerful prints and festival wear. I have seen some of the stock that will be hitting stores soon and it is amazing!  It’s something for all customers to look forward too!”

I’ve had a look at the up and coming look book, and although I can’t show you it.. trust me, the stock looks fantastic! I cannot wait to buy it.
 
Any particular colour palettes/trends?

"There are a lot of pastels, aztec and prints in this spring summer! As you can see from our new print leggings, they are fabulous! I love the way they have incorporated the pastel colours with the aztec print.” 

“Tropical print is going to be huge this summer! I love this print and already have the Hawaiian Print Dress. As it isn’t quite summer yet, I paired this with a denim crop jacket! This tropical print is eye-catching and bright, getting me in the mood for the summer!”












"Pastel colours are a very popular choice this spring/summer. My wardrobe will be full of these as I love pastel colours as they are so girly and feminine. There are so many pastel coloured denim too, from yellow to purple. I love it!"


“Miss Selfridge have just launched its ‘Designed By’ range, which is all fabulous bright tropical prints.. Definitely a must have!”






My favourite colour palette is the pastel colours. The chiffon floats so elegantly and can easily be dressed up or down.. Can’t wait to get my hands on these! 
For me, some of the ‘Designed By’ range is a bit too bright, but i’d imagine these would look fabulous on someone who isn’t afraid to try a new style!


▪ What should we be wearing this Spring Summer?
“Anything floaty and floral.. And from Miss Selfridge of course!”

▪ What is your best style advice?
“When shopping look for three key pieces;
One print item.
One colour item.
One patterned item.
By having 3 pieces, you can mix and match these items, and get much more wear out of them!”

▪ Is the new stock good value?
“For what your getting, it is fantastic value. The clothes are of a brilliant standard this year.”


Its true, the stock does seem a better standard this year.. even if some of the pieces are a  tiny bit more expensive, the quality of the clothing definitely makes up for it.


▪ And finally, what is your favourite outfit?
" I love this dress!! Very Carrie Bradshaw!”
Personally, I think the outlook for spring summer fashion, is much better than last year and the clothes that have come in, and are coming in are much better.



So, what do you think of the new spring summer collection?
Do you have any favourites?? Whats your spring summer essential? Leave some comments and let me know!