Christmas 2016: Glam Outfit and Makeup

Happy New Year lovelies!

I hope you all had an amazing holiday season! This post is long overdue and I know I have been away for quiet sometime now. A lot has happened over the past year, a lot has been going on and its been absolutely crazy. I will fill you in on the deets in a separate post. :)

I am super excited for 2017 and here's hoping it'll be so much better than the last. New year, new beginnings!

So, I had attended a Christmas Gala Dinner a couple of days ago and was super excited to share my look for the evening! It was a super glam, red carpet-esque look. I'm not gonna lie, I wanted to go all out and do something dramatic in terms of outfit and makeup.

I went absolutely nuts in search of the perfect dress. The struggle was REAL. Shopping around the holidays is already super stressful with gift shopping, last minute errands and so much more. With my super crazy schedule, I barely got the time to squeeze in dress hunting. After days of running from store to store, I finally found the PERFECT dress at Lipsy. It's a navy blue, strapless, fishtail gown with a lace overlay and sequin embellishments. It fit like a frickin' dream! I had kept my hair sleeked back and let the dress shine. Read on for more pictures and full outfit and makeup details.

That Slit Though.

The thigh slit trend has been ruling the runways for the past couple of seasons and it's definitely here to stay! There's no denying a subtle hint of skin-show is artfully sexy. This trend made popular by celebs, models, street style stars and bloggers is great for stepping up your style game. You just gotta own it!

Which is why I absolutely fell in love with this teal thigh slit skirt the minute I came across it. I paired it with a white twist front crop top, black heels and bag and a turquoise and gold statement necklace. 

Read on to view more pictures and shop the look.

Off Shoulder + Lace

I've been absolutely loving off shoulder tops at the moment! They look super feminine and it's just the right amount of sexy meets sweet. (Hello there, collarbones!) 

I've combined a black ruffled off the shoulder top with a beautiful brick red lace pencil skirt. I've completed the look with some classic ankle strap sandals, a black choker (another hot favourite trend!), a nude clutch and mirrored sunglasses. 

Read on to view more pictures and shop the look.

My current beauty favourites

Hi lovelies! 

Today, I'm gonna be talking about the beauty products I've been absolutely loving lately. Most of them are products many of you know and love; classics per se and some are new products that I recommend you try. 

**Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored. I only recommend products that I have personally used and love. Please bear in mind that since we all have different skin types, products that may work for some, may not always work for everyone so if you have sensitive skin or are unsure about anything, I recommend you get a sample and do a patch test before making a purchase.

So, without further ado, lets get straight to it: 

Clinique Moisture Surge moisturiser

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This is my go-to moisturiser. It's got a gel-cream consistency which means it sinks into your skin, is super lightweight yet hydrating. I use this as a base under my makeup for that dewy finish or on its own on makeup free days. An absolute must have! 

Black, white and red all over

Hello lovelies!

Firstly, I'm sorry I've been MIA for a long time now. Hate being away from the blogosphere but I'm finally back with an outfit post I've been meaning to do forever. 

I've been in a 90's phase lately with mom jeans, crop tops, chokers and brown lipstick dominating my recent looks. Today's post is a 90's spin to a modern look. I've paired a white boxy crop top with black distressed denims and gave the monochrome look a pop of colour with bright red heels and thrown in some 90's elements with the half ponytail hairstyle and a silver choker. Minimal yet playful and edgy. Read on for more pictures, outfit details and links to shop them.

Photos by: John Paul. Follow him :) Instagram - johnj2410. Snapchat - johnjpaul.