New Fashion Thrift Store!!!

Thrifting has now become the 'it' thing these days of the fashion world and it surprising what you might find hidden deep within the clusters of people's old clothes. Noone likes thrifting more than I do and I know fashion forward students like myself enjoy finding great pieces for such cheap prices.

Well I have some great news for you!!!

A lovely great friend of mine, Caroline has started a thrifting store on her Facebook page. She sells fabulous pieces that will become fashion staples in every girls wardrobe for fantastic prices. So what are you waiting for, head over there now and see what you can grab!

She is also a budding Youtube Guru specialising in Hair, Makeup, Fashion and other Beauty things. I will leave all details below :)

YOUTUBE CHANNEL

www.youtube.com/BlackBarbie93

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FASHION THRIFT STORE

(subject to availability, first come first serve basis, £3 UK shipping)

www.facebook.com/africanbarbiestyles

Arm Candy 'Alternatives' | ASOS

Following on from my recent arm-candy finds at Nelly.com, I found that some of the prices of the pieces were 'insane' and totally out of my student budget. However, I've been casually 'screen-shopping' on the ASOS website and found many alternatives to the pricey few I found earlier.

SIMPLICITY

1. Fine Bangle with Lion Head Clasp ASOS £6.00

2. Belf Set of Two Leather Bracelets PIECES £12.00

3. Pack of Two Thin Smooth Double Cuffs ASOS £12.00

4. Vintage 80's Multitone Bangles SUSAN CAPLAN for ASOS £8.00

5. Bask Leather Bracelet PIECES £18.00

6. Claw Cuff Bracelet ASOS £8.00

CHUNKY CHAIN

1. Pack of Two Chain Bracelets ASOS £6.00
2. Chunky Link Chain Bracelet ASOS £8.00
3. Chunky Bracelet with Moustache Charm ASOS £8.00
4. Fluoro Chain Bracelet RIVER ISLAND £10.00
5. Knot Bracelet FRENCH CONNECTION £18.00
6. Diamante Chain Bracelet MANGO £4.50

ROPE

1. Cupchain and Chord Friendship Bracelet RIVER ISLAND £10.00

2. Errika Bracelet PEICES £9.00

3. Star and Bead Chain Bracelet ORELIA £12.00

4. Esi Nini Bracelet MADE £10.00

5. Star Friendship Bracelet CATH KIDSTON £12.00

6. Five Heart Shamballa Bracelet RIVER ISLAND £12.00

Looking through these I can already see how I would style them and which I'd layer and put together. It's obvious some do not remotely similar to the nelly.com ones but being different and unique is what makes the world go round. I hope this has helped some of you thinking of accessorising your wrists whilst still being on trend and not breaking the bank! I may do a 'How I Style Arm Candy' soon if you'd like to see it. What do you think about these alternatives?

University Jibber Jabber | Resposibility - FOOD

Well, hasn't it been a long time coming??? I felt really motivated and encouraged to get some more videos out about university for all those budding young ones who've managed to get their places at Uni this year, WELL DONE!

For those who don't know, University Jibber Jabber is a series that I started some months ago, to give an insight into the world of a student as I lived it. I guess it is to show how it really is and not how 'they' tell you is should be.

My first episode was on the beginnings of university and I touched on various topics from UCAS to Fresher's week. Watch Below!

Luckily for me, it was featured here:
http://theuniversityblog.co.uk/2012/02/10/if-youre-a-fresher-calm-it/
So very grateful to this guy that blogged me up.. but that's the point! Get the word out to help others :)

My next episode is about responsibility and I've split it up into different categories so my videos won't be as long as the first one -.-

FOOD

HYGIENE

BELONGINGS

GOING OUT

WORK / LECTURES

So sit back, relax and get some info :) If you have any more ideas and topics you'd like me to touch on, then let me know and I'll try get a video out there (plus a shout out :P)

Summer Favourites

From top left to bottom right

VO5 Nourish Me Truly, Shampoo and Conditioner

Simple Kind to Skin Refreshing Facial Wash

Simple Clear Skin Oil Balancing Exfoliator

John Freida Root Awakening Leave-in Spray

Elf Make-up Mist and Set

Sleek Transluscent Powder (deep)

YSL Touche Elat (no. 7)

Collection 2000 Lock and Hold Lipglosses (Rock Steady and Peachy coloured??)
Collection 2000 Cream Puff Moisturising Lip Cream in Angel Delight

Collection 2000 Lasting Colour (No. 1 Queen of Hearts - red | No. 4 Coffee Break - Nude)

Tbar Leopard Sandals, Dorothy Perkins

Leather Sandals, H&M

For my opinions on these products, watch the video below :)

Nelly.com | Arm Candy

How I manage to find myself on random sites, I have no idea. However, I recently came across the site nelly.com which I believe is a worldwide fashion site that also sells top designer brands as well as high street. Their prices on most things are somewhat affordable for the compulsive shopper, or a luxury to the student that I am. Despite this, I am seriously loving the choice of trends and have everything for everyone and I am going to show you some of my favourite pieces; first is arm candy!

I used to be a fan of lots of bangles or lots of bracelets a couple of years back, but now when I look at those pictures I just feel uncomfortable because it all looks a bit much. After endless scrolling on Lookbook.com and other blogs I have the answer to 'to arm-candy or not to arm candy?'

SIMPLICITY

1. Cilvia SG Powder DYRBERG/KERN £58.95

2. The Ivania Carpio Bracelet NELLY ACCESSORIES £6.95

3. Sally Fine Bangle MI LAJKL £6.95

4. Lola Stiff Bracelet PILGRIM £30.95

5. Ellen Leather Bracelet PILGRIM £30.95

6. Cross Bracelet SOPHIE BY SOPHIE £92.95

CHUNKY CHAIN

1. Megan Bracelet NELLY ACCESSORIES £9.95

2. Stine Bracelet NELLY ACCESSORIES £14.95

3. Benja Leather Bracelet BLOND ACCESSORIES £30.95

4. Diana Bracelet PILGRIM £39.95

5. Croco Bracelet SYSTER P £32.95

6. Pedro Bracelet £49.95

ROPE

1. Bequie Bracelet BEQUIE £13.95

2. Weber Fine Aqua ROYAL BLUSH £134.95

3. Weber Fine ROYAL BLUSH £155.95

4. Star Bangle Light ROYAL BLUSH £230.95

5. Twin Loop Cherry Size ROYAL BLUSH £121.95

6. Ben Leather BUDDHA TO BUDDHA £159.95

Personally, I think some of these bracelets (especially the rope ones) are way overpriced and I've seen some dupes and alternatives in high street stores for a fraction of the price. But I guess it's nice to dream. Some of these I understand are made from real leather, real animal skin, real silver and gold and all that jazz hence the price. But to be honest, when you are wearing it, who is going to realise whether it's real or fake? Good ol' High Street eh?

All images are courtesy of Nelly.com and they do not belong to me :) Also some of these come in different colours too!

Nuno Da Costa

Gorgeous isn't it?

So I've been looking for inspiration for some artwork to fill my new student house at Uni. After browsing some blogs, I came across this name, Nuno Da Costa and I liked some of the images the blogger was showing so I decided to look it up. Lo and Behold! This guy's artwork is absolutely amazing, no wonder he has commissioned for top designers around the world as he is the 'it' guy.

I'm using him for inspiration and I'm just drawn to the way his lines are so fluid and full of expression. I may do something along the lines of this, but for now just enjoy some images below. And being the lovely person I am, I have a link for you that you can actually get your own A3 size Nuno Da Costa poster of the image above (rectangular rather than oval) for FREE!!! click here

So ... Where Have I Been?

I guess when I decide to start on being committed to this blogging or YouTube and all that jazz, I do the complete opposite. So basically, I have been working to try save money, shopping for a new wardrobe and home bits and hopefully upgrading my photography stuff so when I get back to Oxford I can start freelancing. Also, family have been round for the past 6 ish weeks and to be honest when that happens, you have no time for anything else.

But they've left today!!!

Therefore I have time to myself again and so you will be seeing more of me. It sounds rather ridiculous how I only just blogged a post of my re-introduction but seriously this time it hasn't been my fault.

What to look forward to?

Well well well, do I have some exciting stuff ahead. As I said before, I have revamped my wardrobe into a more sophisticated, more monochromatic, classic theme with pieces from very affordable shops and key items which I think everyone should have in their wardrobe. So there will be an update on that.

I have finished my Clarins sample course and there is actually a new video up on that.. I will put a blog post for those who'd rather read instead of watch. I just explain which items worked and which didn't.

My style 360 hair has all been used and trashed and there will be a video posted once edited. I'm all natural/texlaxed and in all fairness I'm loving it. I find it much easier to handle now I texlaxed it so maybe weaves won't be showing for a while. I may do a video talking about my hair but to be honest, my hair is a whole experiment really so I don't really have anything worthwhile to say plus it is in such a bad condition so.... =/

I'm also planning on doing far more make up tutorials as I can see my makeup corner is collecting dust and I'm losing the will to try stuff as I'm either at work or home and I do the same old ish every day -.-

As well as beauty and fashion, I'm moving to a house this year!!! So more vlogging and tagging along with me in my second year of Uni, seeing what I get up to. Plus doing some more University Jibber Jabber Series.

So... look forward to boring you all with my face and my 'knowledge' and my company and we can start the (academic-y) year together :)

Mwah! xo