Urban Outfitters Press Day

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As you some of you may know, I am a personal assistant to a really lovely fashion stylist and as part of my job I get to go to a few press days and write about them for her. Recently I got a really amazing opportunity to go to the Urban Outfitters press day for their autumn/winter collections. It was really amazing and I am very grateful to have gone.

So I thought I would do a little post about it for you all, telling you all of my favourite bits and bobs. Enjoy!

I loved the fact that all of the womenswear mannequins were wearing fedoras. They make any outfit look chic, sophisticated and feminine and I can tell you all now I will definitely be purchasing many in an array of colours this upcoming season. All the mannequins were dressed in over-sized or larger coats which made me extra excited for the cozy feeling of autumn. I cannot wait to get my hands on the brown faux fur coat either! 

The above look was definitely my favourite. I love the warm colour pallet and the subtle geek chic vibe that the collared blouse and tailored shorts give off. The pattern on the layering cropped tank is simply to die for and I can see myself rocking this 70's vibes throughout the year. Lets just say this outfit is me, personified. Love!  

I have always enjoyed House of Holland but when I saw this button up a-line skirt (far right) I could feel my inner 70's chic fighting the urge to squeal with excitement. The different coloured panels and white buttons add a structured look so can easily be dressed up or down. I can see this piece paired with so many tops, from warm toned turtle necks with tights and boots to a simple peter pan collared shirt with knee high socks and brogues! And as for the furry clutches, how cute! I would definitely team these up with a colourful dress for a night out. They are so different and unique and not to mention soft. They are pretty large inside as well, you can also add a longer strap to turn them into sweet side bags too.  

More 70's chic. Sorry if you're over this trend but I'm really not. These shoes are so gorgeous and the shape is chunky, high but still really cutesy. I love the burnt orange silk ones, they could add such a nice pop of colour to any black outfit or texture to a otherwise flat outfit. As for the black velvet ones, they could pretty much go with my whole wardrobe day or night- definitely worth the investment. 

What autumn/winter wardrobe is complete without a backpack? As a student I would find this extremely handy on campus carrying around books and what not. I love the simplicity of this bag too; minimal metal details, one buckle and a drawstring, that's all you need. The matte black also gives any look a more modern vibe. 

Finally there was the intimate wear. I loved the sports-luxe bodysuit, with its clean cuts and mesh inserts. It would look amazing with any pair of high-waisted jeans or disco pants for a night out. As for the bralettes and matching panties they were all very delicate made up of lace and tiny embellishments. Simply classic and timeless. 

Keep your eyes peeled for more upcoming press day posts.

*CIAO*

OOTD: Marina Magic

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As promised in my previous post I have another summer appropriate outfit of the day for you all. The weather is still as beautiful as ever in London and to be honest I couldn't be more thrilled!

I entitled this look marina magic as the colours remind me of the ocean and the look is very reminiscent of a past holiday I took in Greece in a little seaside town. Enjoy!

Glasses: Tommy Hillfiger.

Denim Jacket: Vintage DKNY.

Dress: Gilly Hicks.

Bag: Ebay.

Shoes: Greek Market.

I really love the colour of this dress, it is definitely going to be one of my summer staples. The fit of it is so casual as well and looks perfect with either sandals for a more put-together look or trainers if your channelling that sport luxe feel.

*CIAO*

OOTD: Channelling Popeye.

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The weather has been positively wonderful in London over the past couple of days so I thought I would share a cheeky summery outfit of the day with you all.

As you can see I entitled this look chanelling popeye. Weird, I know, but whilst I was wearing this I felt very much like I was at the seaside and also the colour pallet was very popeye the sailor man. Anyway enjoy!

Hat: Festival Booth.

Striped T-Shirt: F&F.

Dungarees: New Look.

Fringed Bag: H&M.

Boots: Doc Martens. 

Hopefully my posts will become more regular in the up coming summer months and you can see some more outfits, beauty ECT.

*LOVE*

-xoxo

Review: Tea Tree and Witch Hazel Pore Strips

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I have really been in to skincare lately and have been completely on top of my routine so I thought I would add a little something special into it. I have always wanted to try nose strips but after browsing my local boots I could only find pore strips. I think these are pretty much just the same as the nose strips except they are a bit harder to mould to the shape of your nose.

I decided I would try out Boots own tea tree and witch hazel pore strips. They are very inexpensive and the packaging is pretty basic. However I thought that they should still do the job and clear up my skin when I needed a more extensive cleanse.

Once you get the strips out of the box they are each individually wrapped in a packet. All you have to do is open up the packet, peel the strip away from the clear sheet of plastic and place it anywhere on your face that needs a deep cleanse. I decided, although these aren't nose strips, to stick it over the bridge of my nose. All you need to do before applying the strips is to wash your face with water and dry it gently with a towel. 

Please excuse my no make-up face but the strips require your skin to be free of make-up and any other products. As you can see the strip stuck over my nose just fine despite being a facial strip. I left it on as the instructions stated for 15 minuets.

The strip came off very easily and to my surprise painlessly! Yay! Once the strip was removed I did feel like my nose felt super smooth and well free of dirt and oils. However if you are looking for a intense treatment for spots/blemishes/discolouration then this is not the product for that. But it does leave you feeling squeaky clean!

*TOODLES*

-xoxo 

Drugstore Series: Naked Dupes Review

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A while ago now, I got some make-up from my parents. I already have the Urban Decay's 'Naked' pallets but I wanted a drug store dupe. I don't want to use my 'Naked' eye shadows every single day because they are so expensive and I want to keep them at the ready for more special occasions and events. So for my birthday my parents made my make-up dream come true. 

My mum did very well finding the perfect dupes. She managed to pick up W7's 'In the Buff' and 'In the Nude'. 'In the Buff' is a perfect dupe for Urban Decay's 'Naked 1' and 'In the Nude' is pretty much the exact same colour pallet as 'Naked 3'. Below I snapped both of them together. The packaging for the two is very cute and chic, they both look very beautiful in my make-up collection and out on my dressing table.   

W7 "In The Buff"

The pallet comes with 12 shadows and a two sided applicator. All of the tones are very warm and earthy, perfect to give your skin a natural glow and brighten the eyes early in the morning. The shadows are a mix of shimmer and matte shades just like the 'Naked 1' pallet. This makes it completely versatile and my go to pallet to take away on a long weekend.    

My favourite shades are definitely on the far left hand side of the pallet. I'd say that these are the ones I use the most because they are very subtle, making them perfect for everyday wear. The shadows are well pigmented and do stay on all day as long as you have a decent primer on underneath.

Above I have swatched my four favourites. You can really see the difference in matte and shimmer shades here. Again, they are so well pigmented and versatile for drugstore shadows. Well done W7!

W7 "In the Buff"

'In the Buff' has 12 shadows and a two-sided applicator just like 'In the Nude'. Again, the shadows are a mix of shimmers and mattes. Above, I forgot to mention that the applicator is pretty good. One side is a simple sponge brush and the other a small fluffy blending brush.   

My favourite shades in this pallet are again, the ones on the far left hand side. These shades are perfect for adding elements of femininity to any edgy make-up look. They also look beautiful on their own accompanied with mascara for a natural day-time look.

Above I have swatched my favourites. Like the 'In the Buff' shadows the 'In the Nude' shadows are very well pigmented and have amazing staying power as long as you have a primed base. 

I have been pleasantly surprised with the quality of W7's pallets and would seriously recommend them to anyone who wants to find a cheaper alternative to the 'Naked' pallets. I tip my hat off to you W7, you are definitely the Queen of drugstore pallets!

*CHEERS*

-xoxo

Humble Beginnings.

Hey all,

Now that my final year of university is coming to an end and I have a lot more free time I am actually going to start taking my blog way more seriously...seriously!

If you have been a reader of my blog since the very beginning you will probably have noticed that I changed my URL and blog name from 'Hey Poppy' to 'Journals of She'.

The first reason why I changed this is because the content of my blog is going to be more than fashion/beauty now, I want my blog to express more of my personality and I want to share my writing endeavours with the internet world.

Secondly, I wanted a fresh start for my writing, photos and general content. Additionally I have deleted all of my old posts. It was difficult for me to do but again I wanted to start fresh. My writing has changed a lot since I started this blog and now it is time to showcase my new found writing style.

It was a little heart-breaking to say goodbye to all of the old content but I knew it would motivate me to write more!

So here's to the start of my new blogging journey!

*CLINK*

-xoxo