Purse Friendly Primark Eyelashes

I am a huge fan of fake eyelashes but they can become expensive to wear on a day to day basis. My latest favourites are the false eyelashes 'sultry' and at just £1 it means you can afford to wear them on a daily basis.

Above: one layer of the sultry lashes

The sultry lashes are my favourite but they also do other types such as 'natural', 'volume' and 'double trouble'. The glue that comes with them is a bit rubbish so I would recommend buying aa big pot of glue from eyeliner if you're a lash addict.

PS double layer the 'sultry' lashes for a night out. 

Holiday Blues

It's really late to be posting a holiday blog however I have been so busy with work I haven't had the opportunity too. This drizzley weather is making me experience some serious holiday blues. This year I went to Croatia with my boyfriend and below are some of my favourite photos from my trip. 

Kristen Stewart is the new CoCo Chanel

Kristen Stewart is the latest to be casted as a chanel leading lady. Following in the steps of Kiera Knightley, Audrey Tautou and Anna Mouglalis it is now Kirsten’s turn to lead the brand and sep into the infamous shoes of representing Coco Chanel. Kirsten is a huge fan of the French fashion house; regularly attending catwalks and couture collections. She has previously appeared as the face of Chanel’s eyewear collection and was featured on the catwalk in their latest couture show. 

Kirsten will star in the latest short film directed by Karl Lagerfeld - the creative directer of Chanel. She will be playing a young version of Gabrielle Chanel. 

Once produced, the short film is set to premiere at the fashion house’s next Métiers d’Artsshow on December 1st in Rome. Keep your eyes pealed. 

Work Experience at River Island

I am currently just over half way through my two week buying placement at River Island Head Office (Westgate) and I am really enjoying my time with the company. I am working on the mini kids department which is really exciting as the department is only one year old meaning that we can experiment with styles and try out new patterns and fabrics as it lacks the long lying history that other departments such as womenswear have (e.g. yearly bestsellers)

During my placement I have been learning the daily tasks of a Buying Clerk; I have attended fittings in which we try out our samples on a mannequin to see how they fit. Being on a children's department also means we need to be extremely aware of safety precautions such as pockets and draw strings (on hoodies etc) being non functional.

I have also been monitoring and updating my critical path which helps you keep up to date with when products are being shipped, delivered and so on.

The fast paced environment of River Island has meant that every day is different, which makes the job more exciting.

First Look: Kendall and Kylie Jenner for Topshop

The Kendall and Kylie Jenner range exclusively for Topshop dropped earlier this week (Wednesday, 3rd June) and has already practically sold out online. The range, predominantly featuring crop tops and lots of florals has been designed by the girls in hope to create a range for young girls but also to reflect their own personal styles. 

"When working on the inspiration, we very much wanted to capture the essence of our own lifestyles and create pieces that would fit perfectly into our wardrobes," Kendall and Kylie said in a statement. "We hope you have as much fun wearing the collection as we did designing it!"

Whilst attending their launch the girls both looked incredible debuting looks directly from their collection. Kendall opted for sheer & cropped wide leg trousers whilst Kylie mirrored one of Kim's signature looks; tight bodycon midi with gladiator heels. 

The collection is priced at usual Topshop retail prices ranging from £28-£80. Below I have picked out some of my favourite pieces:

Floral Tie Playsuit, £45.00

Tailored Duster Coat, £80.00

Palazzo Trousers, £40.00

(Worn by Kendall at the launch) 

Whilst the collection does have some nice pieces for Summer, I feel it lacked the WOW factor after such a build up. What do you think of the Jenner:Topshop collab? 

The CFDA Fashion Awards

The CFDA Fashion Awards aims to recognise design excellence across the entirity of the industry. Every year the event is exceptional: a celebrity event attended by the likes of Anna Winter, Kim Kardashian and Chrissy Teigen. This year saw some new and reoccurring winners. For women’s wear the winners were Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen for The Row and for mens wear the winner was no other then Tom Ford. On the accessory side of things, Tabitha Simmons won.The value of winning a CFDA award is recognised in the fashion industry. Winning a CFDA award has helped the likes of designers like Zac Posen and Marc Jacobs gain more exposure and attention in the industry. For the Olsen twins, this is not their first time winning an award; they previously won in the same category in 2012, and 2014 they won the award for accessory design. The twins seems to have become a fan favourite of the CFDA. The award has come at the perfect time for the twins, as they prepare to launch their first store in NYC later this year.

This year's CFDA awards were critiqued for seeming a bit too repetitive and predictable. Every designer in the women's wear category (Mary Kate and Ashley, Michael Kors, Joseph Altuzarra, Marc Jacobs, and Jack McCollough and Lazara Hernandez of Proenza Schouler) have won the award at least once. 

The style icon award this year went to music producer and singer, Pharell Williams, who still refutes his status as a style icon, saying, "I’m not a style icon. I’m just inspired. I am other, and I am O.K. with that." Despite its critics who say the event has become too predictable, it's still quite an impressive event and a major part of the fashion calendar.

Wardrobe Envy: North West

She the one and a half year old with a better designer wardrobe then us all, but being Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's daughter - did we expect any less? North West already has bespoke Givenchy couture, a fierce fur jacket for fall along with an array of ballerina tutus - her latest favourite trend. 

Yesterday she was spotted in custom made Balmain jacket for a ballet class. It seems clear North West is successfully following in her mum's footsteps - with the pair being seen in matching outfits. Kim told Vogue that North is already getting particular about her style: 'She's really particular about what she likes to wear, she's such a girlie girl'. From the moment she was born she was given one off pieces from designers such as Alexander Wang and Givenchy.