Throwing it Back | Rugrats Style

Dungarees: c/o Oh my Love. T-shirt: Primark. Watch: Guess. Trainers: c/o Bucketfeet

Dungarees of any sort just make me think back to my childhood - specifically watching episodes of the Rugrats - if you're with me on this one / are old enough to know what the hell I'm talking about please can we have a little moment to sing along to the theme tune?

Now I have your attention, let's discuss these dungarees...I have to admit that I bloomin' love wearing them. Not only are they amazingly comfortable, but they really do make me feel youthful which is sometimes quite easy to forget. I am still young and able to have fun - life can get in the way of that and wearing dungarees is a perfect excuse to not act like an adult for a day (or two). 

I picked up this tee from trusty Primark over the weekend and obviously bought it in black too. I do love a plain t-shirt - they're so easy to accessorize and go with everything. 

You know I have a serious shoe obsession and these beauties from Bucketfeet are my new favourites. Not only is the design very cool (yes I said cool) but the story behind the brand is something that I really love. Each shoe is individually designed by a different artist, which means talented artists are not only getting the recognition they deserve but each shoe is completely different and original. They've just launched over in the UK exclusively to Office, go grab yourself a pair (especially as these babies are currently in the sale!)

So, once again comfort prevails and just in time for the sun! Are you embracing your youth in dungarees or would you rather just watch an episode of Rugrats for old times sake? :)

GUEST POST: Want to become a model? Unsure of how to get started? UK Models can help.

Modelling is something of a hot topic in the blogging world and although it's not everyone's cup of tea, I know lots of lovely ladies who read my blog that would be very interested in putting together a portfolio, testing the modelling water as such. Today is a little insight in to how you could get the ball rolling, if it's something that interests you!

Are you someone that dreams of being made over by professional makeup artists, posing for the camera in beautiful clothes and then seeing the final shots in print? If you are, then chances are that you have approached agencies or applied to online castings only to find that they are not who they say they are, or when you look in to the companies further, find that they are only trying to sell you expensive services and products for little in return. 

If so then we can help. UK Models are a professional model support service, which means we can make sure that you can navigate the competitive world of modelling safely and successfully. Being a support service we can advise you on the type of modelling that we feel you would be best suited to, the routes in to modelling, break down who agencies are and how they will promote you. We can also offer those that are serious about making it in the industry the opportunity to experience a professional model shoot with the professional photographer, makeup artist and studio artist completely paid for by us giving you the chance to find out if the potential is there in front of the camera.

If after the shoot you have impressed the team and modelling is something that you feel that you want to forge a career in then you will have the opportunity of creating, building and buying your portfolio from the images taken on the day. A professional model portfolio is essential for a model looking to find work in the industry, which is why we work with studios that have over a decade of experience in shooting models and aspiring models in order to provide them with professional images that they can use to market themselves either with an agency or through freelancing.  Of course some agencies can recommend photographers that they work with however if UK Models set up your shoot then you will get the opportunity to find out if you show model potential on the day and also decide if you want to pursue a career as a model before making the investment. It also means that you will own the full copyrights to the images if you choose to purchase them so you can use them with more than one agency (depending on their contract) or apply for freelance modelling alongside being signed to an agency therefore improving your casting opportunities.

Of course we don’t just leave you there, UK Models will continue to support you support for a full year so we are on hand to talk you through applying to agencies, casting directories, networking, contracts and commissions. So if you are wanting to break in to modelling and are unsure of how to get started the register with us today at our website.

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Another Day, Another Nightgown

Hello friends. I have no time to shoot the shit today because I gotta pack for VEGAS! Yes...Chels and I will be galavanting around Sin City all weekend, getting into all sorts of trouble, I'm sure. I don't wanna sound like a douche bag but...follow on Instagram if you want the play-by-play ;)

Channeled my Courtney Love last week on a particularly hot Summer day. Fashion Hacking Pro Tip: When you've got a sheer dress on your hands, throw a black body con skirt on underneath. SEXXXY.

Vintage nightgown. Steve Madden cowboy boots. 

Until next time, 

Brittany

KMS California Tamefrizz Fighter Kit Review

(KMS Tamefrizz Fighter Kit - £29.50 c/o KMS California Salons)

It may sound silly, but hair is one of my favourite things about a person - I really think it speaks volumes about your personality. Everyone’s idea of ‘perfect’ hair is different and every single person has different hair ‘issues’. I’ve always been quite lucky with mine, in the respect that I don’t have to use heaps of products to maintain it’s condition - however my one major niggle is frizz. I try my best not to blow-dry my hair, but sometimes needs must and when I have to do it my hair is WILD. It is so thick, that the only way it knows how to react to heat is to frizz up – which is obviously not ideal, I think that’s why I find it so much easier to style my hair the day after I’ve washed it.

Trialling KMS California’s new fight frizz range was something I got a bit too excited about – usually I hate the thought of washing my hair but I couldn’t wait to see if it had a positive effect. So, let’s run through the products in the range one by one...

Shampoo & Conditioner:

The shampoo lathered up quite nicely however it wasn’t full on, so you know there’s not too many nasties in there making up for their lack of care with frothiness. With some shampoos I find that it makes my hair ever so knotty, meaning the conditioner has to work really hard to smooth it all out – this shampoo rinsed out beautifully and left my hair feeling super nourished (even under the shower). Following on with the conditioner focusing my efforts on massaging the product into the ends of my hair and working up to mid-way (never put conditioner in your roots...GREASE), rinsing it out I was pretty damn impressed. My hair felt so smooth under the water and completely de-tanlged.  

De-Frizz Oil: 
This is my favourite out of the three products. Applying from mid-way to the tips of my towel dried hair before blow-drying this oil is promising to hold on to those extra bits of frizz that the shampoo and conditioner couldn't quite catch and it definitely works it's magic. As I mentioned above, my hair is huge when I blow dry it and this really helped to tame it. I've also been keeping this in my handbag to use over the ends of my hair when I'm out and about to help if the air is damp etc. 

The smell of all the products is heavenly, quite musky and sweet and it leaves your hair smelling of the product but it’s not at all over powering - a little bit like Theirry Mugler's Angel, but more subtle. Overall I'm impressed with the results - it definitely does what is says on the tin and leaves my hair smelling lovely. I think however, I would replace the conditioner with one tailored towards split ends just so I'm getting the nourishment my hair needs.

The picture above shows my hair freshly blow-dried from the shower - only using the KMS products.
Please do take in to account that these products aren't for dry or damaged hair and none of them will protect the hair, they will just help to keep frizz and flyaways at bay.

Is frizz something you and your hair suffer with? If you're screaming yes and want to get your mitts on the range it's available in selected KMS salons - find your nearest one here!

In Fashion We NEVER Say Never

Once upon a time, believe it or not, I was a not-so-fashionable, pre-pubescent middle schooler. Sure, I thought I cared about fashion, but to a middle schooler, fashion simply means wearing what has been widely accepted by your peers as “cool”. And sure, I was cool. And the cool kid uniform circa 2006 consisted of the following: A shredded denim loin cloth AKA miniskirt from Hollister or Abercrombie and Fitch; a crisp white, jersey stretch, scoop neck tee  (sorry...I just vomited in my mouth) paired with your pushiest of push-up bras to show off those burgeoning assets of yours; and the cherry on top...UGG BOOTS. As embarrassed as I am to admit it; this was my style ID in middle school. (Hey- we can’t all be Tavi.) Of course, this is a combination I have vowed over and over that I would never wear again...never, ever, EVER!

Until today. You see, I am much older and wiser now and have learned that in fashion, one should NEVER say never. Why limit yourself? Why shut yourself out to future possibilities based on one youth-fueled style blunder? And so, I decided to give my middle school uniform another chance. But could I really take an ensemble completely devoid of any redeeming fashion value and make it...chic? Ummmm...duh. Today I present to you my once embarrassing middle school ensemble as interpreted through my much chicer and more sartorially-savvy point of view. You should try it, it’s fun.

Thrifted...everything. (Love when that happens. I feel like a champ.)

Until next time,

Chelsea

Make Breakfast Beautiful with Lizi's Granola!

Original Granola, c/o Lizi's!

I have to admit that healthy eating isn’t a huge part of my life. I enjoy food...a lot, but I’m not a conscious healthy eater. However living with Daniel – if only for a matter of weeks has made me realise how much more of an enjoyable lifestyle you lead when you eat well. He is always bursting with energy and happiness and on a daily basis I can lack those qualities.

Breakfast is really important to me - come to think of it I don’t think I’ve ever ‘missed’ breakfast in my entire life, I just love it. So when I was asked to get my taste buds around Lizi’s Granola I was totally game. Now I know what some of you might be thinking: ‘ew, granola is so bland and boring’ – how wrong you are. I am not joking when I say this is the best breakfast cereal I have ever tasted.

There’s a special way that this granola is put together and it’s formulated to have a low glycaemic load per serving so that energy is released really slowly. This makes it perfect as a breakfast meal – it will keep you feeling fuller for much longer meaning not only will you be satisfied on your way to work but there'll be no need for unnecessary snacking up until lunchtime.

You only need the smallest portion as a little really goes a long way. I’ve teamed mine up with Greek yogurt and strawberries and I feel so refreshed and ready for the day after eating this. I know it may sound a little silly, but tis true guys! I can’t quite explain the taste – you really need to try it for yourself, it’s absolutely heavenly. Sweet and savoury all at the same time and so so crunchy which is something I just have to have in a cereal.

Have you tried Lizi’s before? If you haven’t and you want to pick some up, just head to their website and grab a bag (which is actually pretty awesome in itself, non?) I’d love to know what you think!

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Jenny

Shake Away the Blues

Blouse: Dahlia. Hat: Topshop. Skirt: c/o Skinnie Belle. Sandals: c/o EMU AustraliaS

I’ve been feeling a bit ‘meh’ over the last couple of days. A little bad news combined with feeling stressed about the move has equalled a bit of a grumpy moo (I’m not calling myself a cow, it’s my nickname haha) surveyors negligence has left us a little in the lerch, failing to highlight obvious issue within the property - how rubbish . It may seem artificial and perhaps it is a little, but when I’m feeling like poop it always helps me to dress in brighter colours - it  just makes me feel happier.

So that’s what I did :) This cropped blouse from Dahlia (picked up in the sha-mazing sale) is just too pretty and the print is so lovely. It sits quite high so I don’t think I’d dare wear it without a high-waisted number but the fit is fabulous. Skinnie Belle kindly sent me over this beautyof a skirt, firstly let’s appreciate the colour, it’s orange and amazing. The fabric is unbelievably soft and I know that I’m going to get a lot of wear out of it regardless of the time of year - it will go perfectly with black woolly tights and chunky boots in winter.

Shock horror my legs are out, haha. But it’s for good reason, not only has it been uber muggy meaning wearing any clothes is rather annoying, but these sandals are heavenly. EMU Australia sell the most unbelievable shoes – luxury footwear at it’s finest. I think investing in a sturdy pair of sandals is really important for summer time / holiday’s – there is nothing I hate more than blistered feet due to flip flops and these feel like little suede feathers surrounding my tootsies!

I’m hoping that this isn’t our English Summer though...I’d quite enjoy a few more roastie tostie weeks for my birthday! (which is next Wednesday by the way...god I’m old).

So - what’s your outfit of choice when you’re feeling blue? :)

Cinco De Mayo Realness

I’m not entirely sure what attracted me to this ruffled flamenco top that obviously used to belong to some sort of Mariachi Queen. But as you know, I don't fight these feelings. And thus, Cinco de Mayo top was acquired.

So, is it just me, or is fashion kinda a free-for-all right now? What’s in? What’s out? Does anything go?! (Like Cinco de Mayo in June...) Does it simply take the right person to make something “cool” or even spark an entire trend? Cause it’s kinda starting to feel that way...no?

I often ponder what “fashion historians” will say about fashion, trends and what people wore in and around the year 2013. What exactly is this time period’s quintessential style or ‘uniform’? Looks like at this point I’ve got all the questions but no answers...just the way I like it.

PS- Sorry I’m not sorry that I wear these red boots every damn day. I don’t have a different pair of shoes for every outfit! Plus, these booties are comfortable so I can dick around in them all day and my feet won’t hate me. Moral of the story: Everyday red booties are a closet necessity and you need to buy them like, yesterday. <--- Hey look I told you what to buy! Looks like I'm getting the hang of this whole fashion blogging thing, after all ;)

Vintage top and shorts. Random gem bracelet. Kate Spade "Mrs" necklace. F21 booties. 
Until next time,
Britt

No Pain No Gain

Sometimes, fashion is uncomfortable. And still, some days I wake up and say to myself, “Self, today I will not be very comfortable. But I will. be. fierce.” Case in point: an off the shoulder top. Not exactly our most practical of fashion endeavors, eh? But after seeing Man Repeller rock da shit outta hers, and finding it’s $3 counterpart the very same day, I knew that the “pain” (so to speak) would be worth the “gain”. 

But what is there to “gain” from wearing a top that needs adjusting every 10 minutes? Am I just “peacocking”? Some of the most coveted, loved, and adored pieces in my closet are just straight up impractical. But I do not see their impracticality as a burden, it is simply a reminder of their specialness. 

When I wear them I feel like their specialness rubs off on me; you can’t help but feel like a million bucks in something so fiercely fashionable. Even when our physical body does disagree...you know that alllllll day my upper arms were like, “Gurl, you reallyyyyyyy expect that elastic to keep dis shit in place?! Puh-lease.” I don’t care- I love it. Plus, it’s kinda fun and flirty (in a coquettish sorta way) to exchange a quick glance with the hottie behind you as you adjust the sleeve that has slooooowly been falling further and further down your left shoulder ;)
Vintage top. Vintage suede shorts. Charlotte Russe Booties.
Until next time,
Chelsea

Flouncy in Floral

Blouse c/o: Mina UK. Skirt: Dahlia. Boots: Hudson. Bag: Zara. Hat: Topshop

Hello my lovelies. I took these snaps before I moved house and in particular for the lovely Lilmisschickas as a guest post whilst she is away on holiday. But of course I wanted to share it with you too! It’s still not 40 degrees, so my tights are firmly on and I am compensating with a beautiful lightweight blouse from Mina that feels like it’s not even there (thank god it is, that could be embarrassing). I absolutely love the colours and the fact that it can be worn in a variety of ways like I’ve done above, or perhaps over the top of a pair of leggings, letting it all hang out, so to speak – it’s actually in the sale at the moment so snap it up whilst it’s hot ladies! I’ve paired it with my newest Dahlia Fashion skirt, which I picked up in the sale for £20 (winning), their sales are incredible and I constantly find myself falling in love with every piece!

On a sad note I’m feeling totally gutted about James Gandolfini (Tony from the Sopranos) passing away, it’s one of my all time favourite shows and he was such a brilliant actor - really tragic.

This morning we had the new carpet fitted in our ‘boudoir’, so this weekend we will be assembling our beaut of a bed and painting up some furniture ready to move in to it (we’re currently sleeping in the spare room).  Exciting times guyssss :)

Overall I’m feeling rather summery and loving that our jackets are being put to one side, even if it is just for a week or two...

How is your week going so far?

On Hippies, Free People, and Not-So-Free People

I was listening to The Doors like, a lot this weekend. Can you tell? Ya know...sometimes you just gotta dress like a hippie. And a sunny Sunday at the beach is really just the perfect excuse. 

The hippie culture is such a novelty nowadays, isn’t it? Long (salon highlighted) hair, don’t care? You’re a hippie! Sportin’ a plastic flower crown? You’re a hippie, too! But the pinnacle of hippie commercialization has got to be Free People. Suddenly being a “hippie” isn’t a social/political/cultural movement concerned with materialism, commercialization, etc; it just means you’re a Free People customer. 

Ok ok, full disclosure: Free People has got some cute ass clothes. Like, if they appeared in my closet right now I would totes wear them. In fact, a couple months ago, I splurged (JK, my Grandma bought them for me) on some polka dot skinny jeans from Free People...only to put them on this morning, attempt to hike them up by the belt loops, and have these pants completely torn to shreds. They are officially unwearable. I’m like bitch, you don’t see that happening with my $4, 30-year old Levi’s! Okay so you actually DO see that happening...but THAT shredding is artfully done, and in like, totally strategic locations! Anyways...so to add salt to the wound, after I threw my torn pants to the ground in a fit of rage, I glanced down to see “MADE IN CHINA” tag glaring back at me. Turns out the hippie ideal of ‘free people’ isn’t actually important to Free People...

PS- I’m reading “No Logo” so I’m a little fired up about these things... ;) Although mostly I'm just pissed about my polka dot pants.

Vintage skirt. Target basic tee. F21 hat. No brand flip flops. F21 bracelet.

Until next time,

Brittany

Pardon My Fashion Does Facebook

Hi friends<3 With Google Friend Connect meeting their untimely demise in approximately 2 weeks time; we thought that Facebook would offer a convenient way for you to keep up with the PMF style shenanigans. "Like" us to stay in the loop!

...at this point we need all the help we can get. Having 11 "Likes" is really kiiiiind of embarrassing.

-----> Pardon My Fashion does Facebook <-----

xoxo

Chels + Britt

Black Jack

That's right bitches...I am fiiiiinally 21! Halleluh! Yesterday we spent some time at Mom and Dad's celebrating Father's Day, chillin in the sun, BBQ'ing and riding around the hood on my new bike. I love Summer days like this. 

Here are 21 things I have learned during my time on planet earth:

21. Shaking your ass on the dance floor cures a multitude of ills.

20. So does a great yoga sesh.

19. Sometimes you gotta say "fuck it" and accept the fact that tomorrow you will be waking up at 6AM with a massive hangover and heading into work. Make the memories worth the pain.

18. I am not here to please you, and you are not here to please me. Imma do my thing and you do yours.

17. Real life is nothing like TV/Movies/Advertisements/Commercials. My love life need not resemble a Nicholas Sparks novel.

16. I enjoy spending time alone.

15. Retail therapy is a real thing.

14. It's ok to change your mind. About anything. ANYTHING. You can change it right now if you want.

13. Be kind to everyone. Especially yourself...DUH!

12. Life is too short for boring clothes.

11. Learn new shit every day. It's good for your brain. Write it down in a journal.

10. TIME > MONEY.

9. Give people compliments. The more your do it, the more you'll love it. I am addicted to giving away compliments!

8. Gossip is stupid and I do not want to waste more than 2 minutes mulling over the details of "She was like" and "Then I was like". There are about a gazillion more interesting things we can talk about than back-stabbing and gurl2gurl drama.

7. Wear a sexy bra and panties every day.

6. Time is precious. Spend it with people you love doing things that you love.

5. You are the only one who notices when you have an 'ugly day'...everyone else thinks you look exactly the same as you always do.

4. It's okay to deviate from the plan...any plan. It's also okay not have a plan and just kinda wing it.

3. Change is a constant. Embrace it.

2. Everything in moderation...including moderation.

1. Be someone you love.



Vintage Escada dress. Thrifted pumps.