Body Shop | Shimmer Cubes Palette

Whilst I was away on hols, I did some guest posting for some other bloggers too! This one here, is one I did for the absolutely gorgeous Sammi of Samantha Avena  (pretty please go and check out her blog, it's full of amazing photography and wonderful lifestyle stories). I'm a little bit in love with her to be honest. In the least creepy way, obviously. Anyway, I thought you guys might like to see what I wrote over on her blog!

It’s quite odd really, the product I’m about to mention has been a staple in my makeup routine since I can remember. I’m talking almost 10 years folks (I know, I’m that old); but it’s the only makeup product I own from this brand. How ridiculous.

 The Body Shops Shimmer Cubes are literally my favourite thing ever. In one little pot you get 4 different cubes of eye shadows. There are quite a few to choose from in the range and I own the Shade 06 in ‘warm’.

I love the idea of them being in cubes, it’s super cute and makes me happy (it’s the small things, eh?) :) Each little pot is generous in size, meaning that they last forever and a day. I’ve literally had mine for over a year and have hardly made a dent. Obviously the colours chosen in each palette are there to complement each other, and blend beautifully. I’m not the best at achieving a ‘smoky eye’ look, but here’s my typical way to wear these four shades together…

Natural, and easy. I'm not really one for anything too heavy. Now, pigmentation/staying power is clearly a huge factor considered when choosing your eye shadow and these certainly don’t disappoint. I think the main reason these last so long is that you need minimal product to achieve a dramatic look, and even less to achieve a subtle glow (like mine); and it will stay put for hours. One of these bad boys will set you back £16, but when you take into consideration the quality of the product, and how long it will be sat on your dressing table, I think it’s completely justified!

You can also get 40% off your order online with Body Shop today!! Just type in TIME at checkout to redeem your discount :) Barrrrrgaiiiiiiinnnnn!

What do you think; does this beauty tickle your pickle? Or do you have a favourite palette I should know about?

Belly Dancer

This is my Essentials of Belly Dancing 101 meets downtown cool ensemble. Like, from Rashna's studio to drinks at Acme in a snap. A tad bit inspired by Chanel's 2012 Pre Fall and Proenza Schouler...lately I just can't get enough of the exotic East in my sartorial musings. With more to come; I've got kimonos, dragon robes, and asia-tic printed capes waiting for the weather to turn so I can truly unleash my inner Eastern goddess. I scored this AMAZING skirt at Salvation Army. It is sequined all over and HEAVY; it moves with the body so beautifully. (Made for dancing!) Paired it up with my super saturated baby blue angora Esprit sweater, my Harikrishna headpiece, and my brand new (to me) Report booties...by way of Wasteland. SIDE EFFECTS: Compulsive belly dancing and hip shaking. (Watch out Shakira, Shakira.) Oh and PS- Sorry for my absence. I was zenning out on a vacation where there was NO WIFI. (Seriously.) And it. was. brilliant. But now I'm back to the ways of the modern world and posting photos of myself all over my fashion blog.

Giveaway Time!

Have you heard of Etcetera? Etcetera is High-End Women's Clothing worn by trendy women for all occasions. Jennifer Deutchki of TresChic Fashions offers a truly unique and personal shopping experience for Rochester NY ladies via appointment only shopping of each Etcetera collection. Enjoy wine, coffee, & treats while you shop and receive personal styling tips!

Jennifer will be giving one lucking reader a $50 gift certificate to be used at her personal shopping appointment any time September 26 through October 1.  

*Giveaway valid for greater Rochester, New York residents only.  

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Best of luck lovlies!

xoxo

Jenny

Outfit Post | Country Bumpkin and the Flu

This weekend, I have the dreaded woman flu. I don't know if you've heard, but it's a hell of a lot worse than that silly old 'man flu'. So really, I should have stayed put in bed yesterday, but I had arranged to see a dear old friend and we had such a lovely day. Luckily, she was happy to take a few snaps of me prancing about in a field (I fear I won't be able to muster any sort of energy to make myself up for a wee while); after we'd spent the morning traipsing to the doctors, shopping to our hearts content, stuffing our face with mc donalds and stopping off for a quick pineapple and lemonade (best drink ever, fact). I am now utterly exhausted.

Anyway, you know how I said in my last post that I was falling back in love with Topshop again? Well, these snaps definitely back that up.

Blazer: Topshop Top: Vintage Leggings: Topshop Boots: Annie and the Mannequins Hair: MESS

I am a big fat fan of these velvet flocked check leggings. Not only are they super cosy and warm, they're a complete steal. At only £28 I couldn't quite believe it had Topshop's name to it. And I know, before you say it, yes they're only leggings and not jeans etc. etc. but they are amazing quality and so sturdy! I know I'll definitely be wearing them a lot more now the weather's turning a little bit chilly. Autumn/Winter is definitely my favourite time of year. And although I love the sun, I much prefer wearing comfy, warm clothes; I cannot wait to start wearing my big, oversized, fluffy jumpers and ridiculous PJ's.
Yesterday, the sun was out but there was certainly a bit of a chill in the air (may just be my lurgy..). So even though these leggings are SO warm, I thought I'd team them with something a little lighter. The cream blouse is a favourite of mine (actually the mothers underwear, again). It's silky, loose material means it goes with almost anything, and it's lovely and cool. I also popped on my trusty black blazer and cowboy boots. After all, this is the countryside you know.

Have you all had a lovely weekend? Get up to anything exciting?

(Psst. don't forget, you can get 10% off at The Vintage Set through WonderfulYou, when you enter TVS!LFW at checkout! Expires midnight 18th September)

LFW: The Vintage Set 10% Discount!!

GET YOUR DISCOUNT HERE!

Good Morning Loveies! And Happy London Fashion Week!! 

To celebrate, the gorgeous Charlotte behind my favourite Vintage Shop: The Vintage Set (TVS) has asked me to host a little discount for the lovely ladies that read my blog. 

If you're not familiar with the brand, have a look here at the amazing bag I purchased a while back. It's gorgeous, right?

From this morning, until midnight on 18th September, you can type in the following code: TVS!LFW and get 10% off your order!

And that's not all....the first order each day also get's a free gift with their purchase.

What are you waiting for? Get shopping and make yourself fashionably vintage for fashion week!

Instagram Diaries | Issue #3

As always, I'm massively behind on this post! But hope you enjoy it anyway.... :)

Follow me on Instagram: wonderfuly0u

Big fat burger | Can't believe how fast my YouTube account has grown! | Sunny sky| Cows casually taking up the whole road. Standard. | Travel in style| Sunset| Domino's| Garden | Handmade Camera and Phone cases, you like?| Fave sandals| Breakfast| Ready to film monthly faves | Too much hair | Puddle | Nana cakes | My new love|

♥

Greentopia Fashion Show

Have you heard about what's happening at Greentopia Saturday night?

From the Ground: The Next Green Season Fashion Show celebrates fashion couture at its greenest.

From the Ground has woven together ecology, society, and culture to showcase, support, inspire, and highlight the re-creation of innovative approaches to sustainably responsible fashion!

To purchase tickets visit http://greentopiafestival.com/ecofest

The event is this Saturday September 15th, 2012 from 5:30-9:30 pm at 61 Commercial Street @ Browns Race (Next to Stantec).

Here is what you can expect:

Pre-Party Festivities for sponsors and VIP guests:5:30 p.m.-7p.m. $40.00 (tickets may be purchased at the door)
VIP “Furnished Green” lounge includes:
Digital Step and Repeat
Recycled seating
“Green” Hors d’ oeuvres and signature eco-fashion drinks will provided by Rochester’s newest eatery Benedettos
Coffee by Joe Beans
Vintage listening lounges
Virtual art gallery
And of course Swag Bags!

General Admission: Doors open at 7 p.m. $25.00 (tickets may be purchased at the door)
Enjoy our green bar provided by Benedettos

The Green Season’s position is to create economic and social impact in fashion through sustainable design and respect for the environment. This show takes an inventive step forward to reduce our carbon footprint one runway at a time.

Local/Western NY designers, boutique owners, and fashion design students will be showcasing innovative design and unconventional garments stemmed from eco-friendly materials to an audience ready to Live Local & Grow Global. Everything from paper dresses to up-cycled garments to organic materials will be parading the “turf-walk” at this year’s show.

Showcasing designers:
Even Odd
Melissa Murphy
Siro’s Fashion in Design
The winners of the Single Origin Fashion Project
And many, many more…

Highlighting the spirit of innovation locally grown Mark D’Andreta (Fastcompany May 2012) and designer Joe Faris (Season Five of Project Runway) will be debuting their Motor City Denim Company, fall jean collection.

The show will be divided up into three segments: Re-Fashion, Re-Fuse, and Rock, Paper, Scissors. Each segment of the fashion show will represent a different avenue of creating innovative & sustainable materials. Who says fashion and sustainability can’t go hand-in-hand?

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, why not have an evening of Green-ovation, Innovation, & Re-Creation? I am so bummed that I won't be able to make this event.

Please send me pictures and let me know how it goes. What a fabulous idea!

You can also rsvp on facebook. 

xoxo

Jenny