ELLE Style Awards 2016 | Best Dressed List

Models, designers and style icons alike came together to celebrate fashion at last night's 2016 ELLE Style Awards and I loved getting to see what the celebs wore to the event. After all, what better way to flaunt your style than at a style-focused awards show?

Karlie Kloss

Karlie Kloss is just one big ray of sunshine - I absolutely love everything about her. I'm so happy she took home the award for Inspiring Woman of the Year because she definitely deserves it with all her coding work! She also looks gorg in this gown paired with a classic red lip.

Bella Hadid in Julien Macdonald

I'm obsessed with Bella Hadid's signature sports luxe vibe but I'm also loving how she worked this fringed outfit! Her slicked back hair really adds that bit of edge to the look.

Jourdan Dunn in Emilio De La Morena

Only Jourdan Dunn could pull off a look like this! Purple looks so gorgeous on her and the asymmetric design paired with the thigh high split is basically turning me into the heart eyes emoji.

Lottie Moss

I'm definitely getting Miley Cyrus vibes from this outfit! It looks just like the outfit she wore to the 2015 MTV VMAs. Some may think this look is too much but I love how bold it is. What else would you expect from Kate Moss' little sis?

I've put together a little quiz on Maximum Pop so get voting for your best dressed female!

Who wins your vote for best-dressed?
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Topshop Unique AW16 | LFW

My favourite show of London Fashion Week was today and I had so much fun watching the live-stream! (I would've had even more fun if I was there - hint hint) The frow was full of the usual famous faces including one of my absolute faves - Karlie Kloss. The Topshop Unique show is always great in my opinion and the collection is ready-to-wear whilst also encompassing elements of couture and high fashion. The vibes I got from their AW16 collection? Houndstooth, sequins, fur coats, metallic disco boots and oversized flared everythingggg.

HOUNDSTOOTH

I haven't seen this print in a long time but it looks like Topshop are bringing it back this AW16. Monochromatic looks are always a staple of winter fashion so it's no surprise really!

FUR

There's something so lush about Topshop's fur that makes it seem so different to other high street brands. Does anyone else think this? The look on the left was definitely one of my favourites; I love everything about it and would wear it myself 100%.

GOTHIC

A lot of designers jumped on the gothic bandwagon this LFW season but Topshop still managed to make it look unique. The combination of sheer chiffon with velvet is gorgeous and gives of luxe vibes.

DISCO BOOTS

As I spoke about in a recent blog post, I love Topshop shoes. And I have a special place in my heart for metallic platform boots. So gorg and definitely throwing us back to the '70s.

What did you think of the Topshop Unique show? 

What's your fave LFW AW16 collection so far?

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OOTD | Faux Leather Trousers

Jumper - Primark | Trousers - Primark | Boots (similar) - New Look

I've been lusting over leather trousers for a while now, but I never really knew if they would suit me or not - well, I still don't really know now! I tried a pair on in Topshop a few months ago and they just looked absolutely vile on me but I'm actually kind of into these Primark. They're faux of course but although they look like leather, the material is actually more like denim.

I love high-neck jumpers, as you can see from the roll-neck in my last OOTD, but I like this burgundy one even more as the neckline is almost halfway between a crew neck and a polo neck. They always give me model-off-duty vibes! A girl can dream... As for shoes, I've paired them with my fave New Look boots.

What do you think of my outfit? Would you work leather trousers?

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Grammys 2016 Red Carpet | HOT or NOT?

The biggest night in music happened last night and I was so excited I watched E!'s live coverage of the red carpet arrivals until 1am. I saw the good, the bad and the downright ugly... but these were the looks which stood out to me the most. PS. you can watch the Grammys in the UK tonight at 8pm on 4 Music!

Selena Gomez in Calvin Klein

Selena said she opted for a 'simple' look - err, if this is simple I'd love to see her idea of going all out! Despite that, I think she looks gorgeous in this glittery midnight blue gown. Verdict: HOT.

Taylor Swift in Versace

I love you, Taylor. But no. Just no. I don't mind the colour blocking trend that much but there just isn't anything I particularly like about this look. Anyone else think it looks like she's cosplaying a wilder version of Anna Wintour? Verdict: NOT.

Ellie Goulding in Stella McCartney

Ellie Goulding seemed to be the only celeb who worked a pastel coloured dress and I think it really works for her. Light blush pink really suits her blonde hair and has an air of elegance. Verdict: HOT.

Lady Gaga in custom Marc Jacobs

Lady Gaga, please stop trying so hard. Everyone's so desperate for attention that I feel like the way to get noticed now is by adopting the motto of less is more. Verdict: NOT.

Bella Hadid

Bella looks gorg in this cut-out sparkly dress and I wouldn't expect anything less from the model. Verdict: HOT.

Who wins your vote for best/worst dressed at the Grammys?

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Step into style with my Topshop shoe picks

As I spoke about on Twitter earlier this week, Topshop's shoe game is amazing right now and their latest pieces are giving me major style envy. I seem to have a penchant for 'ugly' footwear and am obsessed with holographic materials, patent PVC and basically anything that looks unique. With that being said, I genuinely do love all these styles I picked and thought it would make a great post to give you guys some shoe-spiration this season!

Top: boots | sliders | boots
Middle: loafers | platforms | lace ups
Bottom: sandals | trainers | wedges

As you can see from the shoes I picked out, I definitely tend to stick to monochromatic looks but I like to think I picked pairs that will still give that bit of extra edge to an outfit. I already have too many shoes that I never wear, but it was so fun just browsing through Topshop's range and lusting over all its beauty. 

I can't wait for the upcoming Topshop Unique AW16 show at London Fashion Week!

Which of my shoe picks is your favourite?
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The Purrfect Purse

I love puns. But nowhere near as much as I love my new feline themed purse! Fashion focused around cats is a big love of mine - I even have some cute print pyjamas - and for some reason it makes me feel like I'm channelling my inner Taylor Swift, which I'm definitely not going to complain about.

New Look Black Cat Flap Over Purse £9.99

This post is going to be really quick because there's basically no point to it besides the fact I wanted to show you my adorable purse. Who really cares if it's too big to fit in your bag when it looks this cute? Priorities, guys, c'mon. Practicality is so last season. I actually got this purse for Christmas because I had my eye on it in New Look, however, it's currently out of stock if you did fancy getting one for yourself. Sad times.

What do you think of my purrfect purse?

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OOTD | Camel Roll Neck

It's been a while since I've posted an OOTD but I swear it seems like every time I plan to shoot it suddenly pours with rain the entire day. This week I decided I would get out there, regardless of the weather, to photograph my first outfit of 2016 and basically ended up freezing my ass off in the process. Oh, the stuff I do for the sake of art...

Motel Camel Roll Neck Top |  New Look Ruched Hem Trousers | New Look Tan Boots (similar)

I'm not usually a fan of roll neck tops but it seems to be a huge trend right now so I thought I'd give it a go. I think I'm definitely more of a fan of loose clothing but I'm still undecided on whether I can pull it off or not. I will say that I love the neutral colour palette with the gorgeous camel shade complementing my amaziiiiinngg new boots. You know when you love a pair of shoes so much that you don't want to wear them out? My life right now.

PS. Can I just say I'm really loving this 'Plum Sensation' lip colour right now by Collection... I applied it in the afternoon and it was still perfect by the time I went to bed at around midnight. *mini fist pump*

What do you think of today's outfit? Let me know in the comments below!

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New Year, New Boots

You know the moment when you're standing in front of a wardrobe full of shoes and yet still have absolutely nothing to wear? That was today's situation. A few of my shoes either haven't been worn in ages or are falling apart so I managed to finally get rid of five pairs (and almost broke my heart in the process cause they're not just footwear, they're friends, right?) Now obviously it would be wrong not to replace them with some shiny new ones... 

Boots are my go-to autumn/winter staple. I love wearing sandals for spring/summer but, despite it being a warm Christmas, I don't think it's quite that hot yet! It didn't take me long to find a pair I loved in the New Look January sale - so much so that I couldn't decide between the two and had to buy both. 

New Look Tan Embossed Lace Up Boots (similar)

I adore tan coloured footwear. Not as much as I love black but, still, it's pretty high up there on the list. This pair reminds me of brogues but have that extra bit of flair with my favourite chunky block heel. They're super comfy, perfect for everyday wear and were a bargain at £14 reduced from £27.99!

New Look Black Zip Front Pointed Boots (similar)

I never used to go for pointed footwear as I always thought they looked uncomfortable but recently I have been loving it so much! I don't have narrow feet but even I would say these are actually more comfy than the other pair which are wide-fit. The zip front is definitely what makes this shoe and I'm sure you'll be seeing a lot of these in future outfit posts because I'm already planning to wear them 24/7. Again, these were on sale at £16.79 reduced from £27.99!

Have you bought anything nice in the January sales yet?
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What I Got For Christmas 2015

*insert unapologetic comment about negative reception to these kind of posts here* yeah, yeah, yeah... it's pretentious, selfish, materialistic... whatever. You know where the door is. Now for those who enjoy seeing what lovely things others received for Christmas, here are a few of my gifts which I thought you might like to see:

BEAUTY

Collection Lasting Colour Lipstick in Rose Wood - I really love brown/nude lipstick at the moment and I've always been a fan of Collection's inexpensive but long-wearing shades. This particular shade is really subtle and perfect for creating that faux 'no make-up' look.

L'oreal Paris Brow Artist Plumper - I have never done anything to my eyebrows in my life before but I really love the Cara-D-esque bold brow look. This mascara is so quick to use but I did find it easy to over-apply so it's best to start with light strokes and build colour up if necessary. I can't decide if the look suited me or not but nobody came up and said "OMG WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO YOUR FACE" so that's a good sign.

Top Ten Trends of 2015

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times... 2015 saw a great deal of strange and crazy fads - Kylie Jenner lip challenge anyone? - but only a few were memorable enough to have made a mark on the fashion and beauty industry. Here's my definitive round-up of the top ten trends made popular this year:

1) Camel coats Marsala may have been named the colour of the year but it was camel that all the bloggers and fashion-insiders were wearing on their coats. I don't own one myself but the trend definitely gets my approval!

2) Bold brows I still don't fully understand what 'on fleek' means and I probably never will but I am a big fan of Cara's signature eyebrows and if hers aren't on fleek then whose are?

3) Over the knee boots LOVE. Pair with a jumper dress and see your winter fashion game instantly upped.

4) Brown lipstick Inspired by the '90s trend, brown lips made a comeback this year with the help of Kylie Jenner recently launching her own lipkits featuring some lovely coffee coloured shades.

5) Cullottes Are they trousers or a skirt? No one can tell from far away but who cares when you look great in them.

6) Contouring vs Strobing Basically just bronzer vs highlighter, right? I have no idea but I'm so bored of seeing makeup tutorials which look like a clown facepainting class so this trend can stay in 2015, please.

7) Leather pants I want a pair soooooo bad. *fingers crossed these stay in 2016*

8) The lob Translation: long bob. I'm not sure how this managed to be such a prominent hairstyle this year but it was certainly seen on a lot of celebrities!

9) Suede skirt I'm not really a fan of skirts but they're cute, I guess! '70s fashion has been huge this year.

10) Cold shoulder If it's good enough for NYFW, it's good enough for anyone. Cold shoulder tops are my fave.

What was your favourite trend of 2015? Let me know in the comments!

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Christmas Jumper Wishlist

Happy Christmas Jumper Day! It's that wonderful season where it's socially acceptable to publicly wear the ugliest sweaters that you wouldn't be seen dead in any other time of the year. I always wear mine on December 25th, although it is quite a subtle one which perhaps even verges on 'fashionable', but I do adore seeing the really festive ones which even have lights on (!!!) and all that cool stuff. Here's my top picks this year:

Meowy Christmas Jumper £8 Snowy Reindeer Jumper £15 Snowflake Crop Jumper £12
Donut Jumper £5 Merry Christmas Jumper £8

What festive jumper will you be rocking this Christmas?
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OOTD | Motel Cut Out Jumpsuit

Happy Sunday and happy 13th! While we're at it we might as well also say happy birthday to the queen (AKA Taylor Swift) who I'm sure will definitely approve of my red lip look in today's outfit. I hope everyone's had a lovely week. A few weeks ago Motel were running a competition to create your own Christmas wishlist using their clothing items and one person will win EVERYTHING they've picked - yes, as you can guess, that lucky winner was me!

Motel Jumpsuit | Primark Heels

This jumpsuit is probably my favourite of what I received as they are such a lifesaver for lazy people like me who don't want to take the effort of styling separate pieces together. I love the simplicity of this one and although it's comfy for casual wear it can also easily be dressed up, with the cold-shoulder and cut-out features adding that classy edge. I paired it with black heels (because I'm boring) but I think it would look great too if you opted to add a pop of colour using bright shoes instead of red lipstick like me.

If any of you are curious as to what other items I picked, I chose this Camel Roll Neck Top, Black Lace Up Leotard, Moss Green Cropped Blouse, and a pair of jeans which unfortunately didn't fit. *sad face*

Thank you again, Motel! What do you think of my outfit?

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Share The Love | Luxemme £15 Voucher Giveaway

Christmas is the season of giving and it's an unfortunate fact that, in 2015, there are still so many who struggle during this time of year or are forced to go without the simple joys that most of us take for granted. Last year Luxemme worked with various charities and sent them free clothing to give to people who were homeless, orphaned or didn't have any family over Christmas. This year, they're hoping to spread the festive joy even further and want to help hundreds of people send extra gifts to their loved ones. Everyone wants to treat others during Christmas but it's understandable that sometimes financial circumstances make us unable to give as much as we'd like to.

Luxemme are giving away free £15 vouchers to spend on their site and have kindly allowed me to share the love by offering them to all my loyal readers and followers! It may seem like not much to most of us, but for so many such a thoughtful gift can really make a positive difference in their lives. They can be personally customised with the receiver's name and are perfect as a lovely stocking filler or maybe even a secret santa gift. Whatever you choose to do with them, I only hope that it helps to at least brighten someone's day and add a bit of that magical Christmas sparkle back into the festive period. After all, only in giving can we receive. If you want more love, give some away!

All you need to do now is follow Luxemme on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram then follow this link to get your vouchers posted to you free of charge. If that wasn't enough, you can also get 40% off your order using the discount code LUXEXMAS!

Merry Christmas from Luxemme & Lunar Look!

Who/what will you spend your vouchers on?
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Girls On Film Winter Warmer Goody Bag

Happy December! It doesn't really feel like Christmas is just three weeks away in my mind... but I am super excited to start getting in the mood as it is my favourite time of the year by far. I was lucky enough to be the winner of a fab winter warmer goody bag so hopefully sharing some of the lovely things I received with you guys will help boost the festive spirit a little bit. Thank you to Little Mistress & Girls On Film for sending me this! X

What I received...

Heart shaped thermopack - my hands are ALWAYS freezing so this will come in handy on those super cold winter mornings. Plus it's pretty damn cute.

Pom-pom keyring - I haven't decided what I'm going to do with this yet but I think it'd make a great accessory on a handbag; the lilac colour is gorgeous!

Candles - I definitely think of Christmas when I think of candles. They create such a magical atmosphere and really make a difference to the ambience of a room. These pink ones are adorable enough to just act as decorations too!

Sweets - Definitely the first thing to be used out of the entire goody bag... nothing better to put you in a festive mood than a mug of hot chocolate and a candy cane.

Magazine - Little Mistress have some lovely pieces in their collection so I can't wait to have a flick through this for some style inspiration.

Cardigan - Primark | Top - H&M | Trousers - Girls On Film | Shoes - Primark

I also received these khaki jogging trousers which have are in an interesting satin style fabric. They're probably not something I'd usually wear (and most likely not with a tartan cardigan!) but in hindsight I don't think they look as bad on as I originally thought they did. They are a size 10 which is quite big on me but due to the elasticated waist I think I might just get away with it if I roll up the ankles! Pair with heels and a crop top for that extra bit of edge.

What are you doing to keep cosy this winter?
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