OOTD | Black Fall Transitional Pieces Lookbook

I just love creating lookbooks guys! Recently, the cold weather and the running up to winter has sort of made me feel more reluctant to be too 'out there' with my clothing. My wardrobe has been focused on more essential/staple items in a rather monotone direction. Autumn/Winter always drives me to layer and play around with shape, textures, materials with keeping simple and classic. I feel like I really achieved this in this lookbook, demonstrating how I would show my style without feeling uncomfortable or over the top. The looks are transitional, meaning I could add or takeaway to suit the weather or the occasion. There's 2 casual and 2 formal looks... 

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T O M B O Y  R E A D Y

I think I'd wear this look more often tbh... Its casual and so comfy! The back pack is so handy as it keeps my arms free .. and the boots add a little height due to the oversized shirt!

Beanie - Primark

Oversized Shirt - Thrifted

Necklace - Primark

Leggings - H&M

Bag - Thrifted

Boots - TK Maxx

Watch - Aldo

Ring - Miss Selfridge

A N D R O G Y N O U S   C H I C

Let's say I had an interview or somewhere formal to attend. Black on black never had to be boring.. little additions such as the boy tie and the man like shoes spruce up any traditional look. Who said black tie was for the men?!

Bow Tie: Topman

Shirt: TM Lewin

Watch: Vintage

Rings: Miss Selfridge

Trousers: Dorothy Perkins

Bag: Zara

Shoes: Ebay

E R R A N D   S O C I A L I T E

This is another well worn look of mine. These disco pants have been worn to the brim, going on 2 years now (n.b. make sure you NEVER machine wash them or it'll compromise how long the elastic will last!) They keep all my lumps and bumps tucked in perf without restricting my movement. I am IN LOVE with this woolen kaftan cape looking cardi that I thrifted. Its so warm and goes with EVERYTHING! Paired with some wedge booties for little more dressed up occasion like going for lunch or drinks.

Necklaces: H&M and Miss Selfridge

Top: New Look

Cardi: Thrifted

Ring: Ebay

Disco Pants: American Apparel

Boots: H&M

Bag: Ebay

P R E T T Y   N O I R E

This is rather cute isn't it? I thought I'd play around with textures as the whole look is black. I feel that the fur of the jumper really contrasts with the shiny pleather trim of the skirt and my clutch bag. And the same thing is kinda happening on the booties, suede and smooth leather. Its all just a fun look really. The circle skirt complements the booties for a girly look, but the black and gold hardware still give it an edge! Loving my booties this season tbh!

Jumper: Primark

Necklace; Primark

Skirt: Concessions in Debenhams (cant remember)

Booties: Miss Selfridge

Bag: Dorothy Perkins

Rings: Dorothy Perkins

Hope you enjoyed this post! Have a great day xo

OOTD | Clean Grunge: Revisiting the 90's

Just another quick outfit, reminded me of the 90's - crop tops, baggy coveralls, body con skirs, docs, the 'i can't be arsed' look... Thought I'd do my take on it but more polished version. Actually very comfy and very easy to mix and match prints and colours (seeing as I left my palette quite neutral)

Beanie: Primark

Crop Top: Quiz

Bodycon Skirt: Pilot (had it for years)

Oversized Cardi: Holmes and Co (thrifted)

Doc Martens 8 Eye Burgundy Patent

Necklace: Primark

Rings: Miss Selfridge/Primark

Y$KRDP (Yung SK)

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GRWM: Summer Casual

Just a quick get ready with me for all those casual summer days where you need to run some errands. I tried to follow the summer trend of looking fresh face and glowy with a pop of colour. I especially love the foundation I used - YSL Touche Eclat - it's so light and doesn't clog your pores. To watch how I achieved this look, click the link above. Don't forget to hit like and subscribe if you'd like to see more of these...

Have a great day

Max xo

1. Primer - Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer, Elf Eyelid Primer

2. Foundation - YSL Touche Eclat B80

3. Powder - Studio Fix Powder NW45

Brows - Sleek Eyebrow Stylist Dark

11. Concealer - YSL Touche Eclat Pen (7)

4. & 5. Eyeshadow - Bella Pierre in Cocoa, Avon bronzer in Arabian Glow

6. Eyeliner - Collection 2000 Black Eye Kohl

7. Mascara - Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless 

8. Blush - Sleek Coral

Contour - Sleek Dark

Highlight - Same as Eyeshadow

9. & 10. Lips - NYX Lipliner in Plum, Mac Amplified Lipstick in Up the Amp

Setting Spray - Mac Fix Plus

Camera - Canon 500D

Editing Software - Sony Vegas 11

Fairy Lights - B&Q (always get them in the Christmas sale :p )

Top - My dads

Cross Ring - Ebay

Necklace - Miss Selfridge

Tumblr - maxineagy.tumblr.com

Twitter & Instagram - @maxineagy

Nautical Behaviour...

Hey everyone, I am very pleased to say I have been working on a couple projects to bring you guys as well as dealing with the stresses and aches of Uni life. There's hair products, hauls, makeup, fashion, and uni advice all to look forward to. I understand I have been away .. like vanished off the planet.. but I promise it will all be worth it.

Today though, I wanted to bring to you a makeup idea that I thought would be very fun to do for spring time. Very nautical with blues, whites and reds, but doesn't look over the top. If you'd like to see a tutorial of this, then let me know.

Makeup: 

Primer - Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer

Foundation - Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 12 (I'm between 12/13)

Powder - Studio Fix Powder NW45

Brows - Sleek Eyebrow Stylist Dark

Eyeshadow - Sleek Eyeshadow Palettes Ultra Matte Dark & Au Naturel

Eyeliner - Collection 2000 Fast Stroke Black

Mascara - Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless 

Blush - Sleek Saraha

Contour - Sleek Dark

Highlight - Natural Collection Bronzer Golden Glow

Lips - Mac lipliner Cherry MUA Lipgloss Shade 2

Setting Spray - Mac Fix Plus

Outfit:

Shirt - TM Lewin

Watch - Aldo

Hair: Review Coming Soon!

Fashionista Makeup | Review and Giveaway

Hey everyone, so excited to be holding my first giveaway for all my lovely supporting subscribers on Youtube. It will be featuring this fabulous brand I discovered at Superdrug, called Fashionista. I've only seen their nail polishes promoted by the Saturdays in other branches but in the Oxford branch they had the full hog of their collection; from eyeshadows to blushes to lippies. I thought I'd give the eyeshadows a try as they were on a fantastic deal -  fill up a palette and get a free mascara (prices will be below). I bought the six palette as you can see below. I opted for a neutral palette with some fun baked eyeshadows for evening times. I've swatched the colours for you on my skin tone but remember, they will show up differently on different skin tones. 

1. Double Take (Baked Eyeshadow) Golden Dragon Shade 2

Green sparkly with golden flecks

2. Double Take (Baked Eyeshadow) Radiant Shade 7

Brown sparkly with golden flecks

3. Double Take (Baked Eyeshadow) Bella Shade 5

White sparkly with golden flecks

4. Chocolate Dream Shade 23

Dark Brown Metallic

5. Nude Shade 20

Matte nude beige 

6. Black Out Shade 5

Matte Black

Well What Do I Think?

Well I personally think they are amazing, the colour payoff is amazing, and so are the other colours. They have such a vast range of colours and shades and finishes so you can never have enough fun with them. They blend so easily as well so creating the perfect smokey eye is so easy to do. I've already worn these colours with different outfits, ranging from casual to formal. They also stay on very well with the help of my elf eyeshadow primer.

Below is the free mascara I chose (there were 3 to choose from). I chose this one as I'm very picky with the mascaras I use. This is due to the fact I have very small eyelashes that curl upwards instantly so I look for something with a comb and a formula that will lengthen and separate them. I've used this mascara within the past week and I just can't get enough of it. The brush has longer bristles on one side and shorter ones on the opposite side. This is to help you get those pesky little hairs that you usually miss, achieving a much fuller look.

THE GIVEAWAY

As I have enjoyed this product so much, I thought it'd be a great idea to get one for my subbies too. I picked a four palette with four colours I have in my palette. They are the neutral ones with various finishes so you can create any look you'd like. In addition, I'm throwing in the mascara as well!!!

If you want to know how to enter this giveaway, the rules are below:

1. Must be a subscriber of mine on Youtube

2. Write 'Enter Me' and tell me your favourite video of mine, or what video you'd like to see

3. Must be over 18 / Get parental consent

OPEN INTERNATIONALLY WOOO!!!

CONTEST ENDS ON 19TH SEPTEMBER 2012 AT 10PM ENGLAND TIME

GOOD LUCK!

Prices

Each eyeshadow: £4.00

Palette: £5.00

Fill up a four palette for £10.00

Fill up a six palette for £15.00

Mascara: £5.00

I managed to save £41!!!!!!!! BARGAIN!

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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)

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

How I Style | Collar Necklaces

THE 6TH OUTFIT?? WATCH THE VIDEO :P

Collar necklaces have been really in at the moment and I thought I'd show how I personally style them and from this, feel free to take inspiration to style your own wardrobe. I feel they can be timeless pieces depending on what you put them with.

1st Outfit

Necklace: Miss Selfridge

Top: Primark

Jeans: Zara

Sandals: Mum got from USA

2nd Outfit

Necklace: Dorothy Perkins

Top: Zara

Shorts: Mum got from Germany somewhere =/

Tights: Primark

Converse: Levis

3rd Outfit

Necklace: From a friend

Top: Vintage Store (Rosalinds)

Leggings: Year 7 Dance Leotard Bottoms -.-

Belt: New Look

Socks: Primark

Creepers: Mr Shoes

4th Outfit

Necklace: Evans

Shirt: Dorothy Perkins

Skirt: H&M

Belt Primark

Tights: Primark

Shoes: Primark

5th Outfit

Necklace: Evans

Playsuit: Primark

Belt: Primark

Tights: Primark

Boots:... guess... Primarni! -.-

6th Outfit

Necklace: Primark

Dress: Ebay

Tights: Primark

Boots: Ebay

7th Outfit

Necklace: Miss Selfridge

Top: Primark

Leggings: Primark

Loafers: Ebay

In all outfits:

Earrings: Miss Selfridges

Nails: Blue concotion I made up. (dupe: Revlon)

Maxine xo