New Newlook

Well hello! long time no post!
I've been a very busy doll of recent, there has been going back to college which has gone much better than expected, work which to be quite honest is always a little stressful and genuinely life getting in the way of my blog posts. On a much happier note I've just received Aprils issue of Elle. Always a happy day when I get my mag, it beats bills!

So what am I going to blog about today?... Newlook. Yes the moderately priced high street brand has seemed to have had an overhaul.
No I'm not a snob or anything but I was never really that fond of Newlook, although cheap the fashion was never right nor the quality. However, things seemed to have changed. The New Newlook store has had a massive face life. The store looks more up to date, it has an edgier vibe to the store even the clothes look more fashion savvy.

I went to the opening of a new store and was pleasantly surprised. I actually went back today after spending far too much last week and walked straight past Topshop and straight into Newlook (this has never happened before) There seems to be a much cooler atmosphere in the new store which I love, the layouts much fresher with outfit ideas everywhere which is great if you struggle putting items together.

Also I love the fact that Newlook has both a Plus size range, a maternity range and a Tall range, I think its awesome that there is affordable fashion which actually looks good for the fuller body shape or the taller lady.

Although Topshop will always hold a place in my heart Newlook you now have my undivided attention and love the fact that I can buy three tops for the price of one in Topshop!

Second Chance Pinnie

I have just come home from a night a The Trafford Centre with the girlies. One of my friends is absolutely amazing, shes ridiculously pretty and will try on just about anything I tell her! I love it! 
We where in Miss Selfridge and I felt like I was playing dress up with an oversized Barbie. 

One item I am particularly loving at the min and I convinced L to buy  is the good old pinnie. A far cry from the grey ensemble I used to wear for school.



 

  From top left, black and white pinnie from MISS  SELFRIDGE  £37, denim pinnie £40 also Miss S and below Mollie King rocking the pinnie. 

What do you think? Will you be giving the pinnie a second chance?

Fur Nails - Updated

The Fur Nails are harder than one first thought! I will keep practicing, once I have a pic that I am not completely ashamed of I will post it!

Has anyone else tried it? if so send me some pics! 

hannahrowe1985@Gmail.com

H x

Fur Nails...

I love Nail Art as you will all know by now and I love trying out different trends. So as you can imagine I was very happy to find a pot of Fur Nails by MUA at my local Superdrug, at £3 its a bargain. So looking online it can either look amazing or pretty naff! 

Here is a quick step by step on how to create the look. Let me know what you think and i'll post a few pics when i've mastered it!

Much Love H x

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Save The Nail

Sorry about the lack of posts, it’s been a tough old week! I’ve been so ill, I haven’t done anything apart from sleep and throw up (nice image!)  but now I am better and I’m in full blogging mode!

As you know I had my interview last week to go back to college. I decided on a hairdressing course, I was a little concerned about going back to college with a load of school leavers but when I arrived for my induction on Friday I was pleasantly surprised to find I was the youngest member of the group. Don’t get me wrong I don’t dislike school leavers; they just make me feel so old! I turned 28 last week so I am a little age sensitive at the moment.

Other things getting me down, MY NAILS!! I refuse to post a picture, but they are a mess. I had acrylics on over Christmas, I don't usually, I prefer a shorter nail, but that just me. However, my friend has stiletto nails all the time and they look fab, one thing let to another, I was in the festive mood, the nail technician offered me fairy dust and I that was it! I had talons.  Once I was back in the office I decided enough was enough they had to come off, so with a a lot of determination I managed to get them off (determination = 2 bottles of nail varnish remover and three hours in front of the TV watching Greys Anatomy) and now my nails are RANK!! no I am not exaggerating I feel like crying! I painted them because quite frankly without polish they look like they belong to miner, and they looked like little stubs of red on the end of my fingers, not a good look. They keep peeling, flaking and chipping then peeling again! So what to do?

I was thinking of having Shellac nails, but I'm not paying £20 for them to not chip but still look naff. So I've been searching for free (I am a student after all) and cheap methods, products to help them grow again... what do you reckon do any work?

Moisturise

According to THIRD-AGE The best way to grow strong nails is to make sure that they are kept moisturised. Because nails take a lot of abuse in daily life and are repeatedly exposed to harsh detergents and chemicals that can dry them out, it's important to keep them moisturized. Most nail polish removers are alcohol based, so it is especially important to moisturize after removing nail polish.

Diet

Got milk? Drink some every day. The vitamin D in milk will strengthen your nails and promote growth. Vitamin A has been shown to help fingernails grow faster. Up your intake by eating carrots, mangoes, and apricots. Drink your vitamin C in orange juice. This helps the production of collagen, which helps skin stay firm and allows for healthy, fast nail growth.

The guys at NAIL AID reckon water is a no no...
Constantly submerging your nails in water can, paradoxically, dry out your nails. If you spend a lot of time with your hands in water, make sure you protect your hands with gloves wherever possible, and take time to apply a rich hand cream once or twice a day, rubbing it well in to the nails and cuticles. Nail-Aid's Cuticle Cure is made specially for this purpose.

Eating Jelly

Apparently Jelly is full of protein which helps straighten nails

Weird

Combine three tablespoons of olive oil and one tablespoon of lemon juice. Soak the nails in this mixture for ten minutes and then dry them with a towel. This is the best home remedy that one can adopt to strengthen and grow the nails fast.

To heal nail problems and promote growth, soak your nails in a solution comprising of half a cup of tomato juice mixed with two tablespoons of olive oil.

Rub garlic on your fingernails to help them grow faster. Leave on fingernails for a half hour and then rinse. then rub a lemon on your fingers to remove the garlic smell. I will NOT be trying this one, rank nails or not!Rub garlic on your fingernails to help them grow faster. Leave on fingernails for a half hour and then rinse. then rub a lemon on your fingers to remove the garlic smell. I will NOT be trying this one, rank nails or not!

Any products that you recommend?

Much Love 

H x

Time For A Change

I start college on Friday and I am 28 . . . I know right. I applied a few months ago... What was i thinking?
I've decided to train to be a Hairdresser which I am really excited about but I'm not going to lie, I'm scared! Surely I'll be the oldest there, amongst the 16 year old school leavers! The fact that they wont remember life without mobiles, Facebook or I Tunes is a little daunting. However its time for a change. Change is scary and It can be difficult but we have to change in order to move forward and that's what this year is all about moving forward.

Wish me luck.

Much Love H x

Wardrobe revamp... On the cheap

We've all spent too much over Christmas, over indulged then spent far too much in the sales! I know December and January is tough! So here are a few ways to update your wardrobe on the cheap!

COLLAR CLIPS

These are pretty cool and cheap! They give the everyday staple a new leaf of life.

Collar Clips £8 BANK

Collar Clips with chain £8 BOOHOO

Button Collar Clips £15 ASOS MARKET PLACE

REDO YOUR SHOE

This range is awesome, it's all about revamping the shoe' from diamond drops to she clips you can get them from NEWLOOK

Shoe clips 

As easy as it sounds just clip them to the back of your shoe (if you don't want to spend £8.99 or more you can just as easily clip hair clips on the back)

£11.99

£8.99

£8.99

Diamanté drops 

These adhesive embellishments give any shoes a Glam over . The come in a choice of Clear or Black. £6.99

Or Metal Drops £6.99

Glitter Spray

This spay comes in black or silver. Gives any pair of shoes an added sparkle its also waterproof! yay they think of everything!  £8.99

DIY

Gold Customising Studs
The studs are reusable and they give an edge to any outfit - they are also easy to use so I am told! think I may have to try this!

Diamanté spikes £15 for a pack of 10

Silver or gold skulls £6 for a pack of 10

Or an assortment of spiked studs £20 for a pack of 50

All from RIVER ISLAND

THE COLLAR
The basic collar can update a top in a moment, also for knits check out the Faux Fur Collars.

Pearl Collar £15

Studded Collar £15

Embellished Collar £15

Faux Fur Lapel Collars all available from ASOS

From Left to Right -  Faux Fur Collar £24, Grey Shearling Collar £22  and the patch work collar £22

Much Love H x

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Fantastic Flats

So Christmas is over and if I am being honest, I am sick of wearing heels, I know shocking! don't get me wrong I LOVE my heels just as much as the next girl but after the office party, girls night out, NYE and everything in-between I think its time to give our feet a rest.
Below is a list of Fashion Forward Flats that don't loose you any style points (the only thing you'll loose is a couple of inches) 

STUDDED

Newlook Studded Slipper £24.99 from NEWLOOK

Michael Kors - £125 from NET A PORTER

Jeffrey Campbell Studded Slippers £105 from OFFICE

Zara Flat Studded Brogue £29.99 From ZARA

Jeffrey Campbell Loafer £130 From OFFICE

COLOUR 

Mark Jacobs Tasseled Loafer £230 from NET A PORTER

Tory Burch Patent Leather Flat £205 From NET A PORTER

Topshop Slipper - £28 from TOPSHOP

Alexander McQueen sequin Flats £370 from NET A PORTER

Mel By Melissa Pump £34.99 from NEWLOOK

NEWLOOK T- Bar flats £17.99 from ASOS

Pink cut out ballet pumps £24 from TOPSHOP

velvet embossed slipper shoes WAS £28 NOW £7 from TOPSHOP

METALIC

Asos Metallic flats £18 from ASOS

Marc Jacobs Metallic leather Mouse Pumps £199 From NET A PORTER

ASOS Slipper Shoes £38 from ASOS

Topshop Metallic Leather pump - £18 from TOPSHOP

What do you all think, fancy putting for best foot forward in a pair of super chic flats

Much Love H x

Studded Nails

After my 'dabble' in nail art (check out my Galaxy Nail post) I have decoded to post a tutorial on how to do studded nails. Personally I get stressed out just painting my right hand, however, studded nails are far the easiest 'Art' i have done and they always come out looking half OK, which is always a bonus!

Tools

Nail Varnish

Orange Stick

Glass of water

Gold Bullion Beads

Top Coat

Paper Towel

STEP 1

Paint nails.

STEP 2

Empty some of the Bullion Beads onto the paper towel.

STEP 3

Paint the nails with the top coat (Not quick dry as we need the nails to be tacky when adding the beads)

STEP 4

Using the Orange Stick (wet first to collect beads easier) dot the beads on the nail, starting in the middle and work down the nail. 

STEP 5 

Continue this process form left to right keeping the beads symmetrical.

STEP 6

Continue the process on each nail.

STEP 7 

Finnish off the look with another layer of top coat, sealing the bullion beads in place. 

Let me know how it goes

Much Love H x

Nail Art - Galaxy Nails

So I'm a little but in love with Galaxy nails at the minute, well actually ALL types of nail art! I have to admit I would rather go to the salon and pay to have them done, even though I am quite arty I always have one relatively good hand then the other looks like a child's been let loose with a pot of glitter a crayon and a pritt stick (not a good look) Anyway, half way through season 2 of Greys Anatomy (yes I am addicted!) I decided to jump in and give Galaxy Nails ago. 

Firstly before I post a picture of them PLEASE don't judge me, my nails are in desperate need of infilling, secondly they are not that good, it was a first attempt and it was 4am! So excuses out of the way here you go!

My Attempt at Galaxy Nails - the ring finger hasn't been done! and i did mine with purples instead of blues

 

I have borrowed a step by step guide from Nail Art 101 As I'm just not that clever! 

 

 Tutorial

 

 

What do you all think? Will you be trying this look? Not for you, here are a few other trends you may like! Email me any pics on HannahRowe@Gmail.com and I'll post them! Hope it goes better than mine! 

Nail Art

 

Ormbre Nails

Studded Nails, these are so HOT right now!

 

Pastel Nails my personal fave

 

Leather Look and Metallic

Magnetic Nails

Much love H x

Happy new year! Glossybox is here!

Happy new year! Well it's all back to normal now! We've ran out of turkey, ate far too much chocolate, drank too much, made resolutions we probably won't stick too and been a little excessive in the Sales!  I don't know about you but I am definitely coming down off my sugar endured high! Well not any more I'm not (no I haven't delved into the bounty's the only thing left at the bottom of my celebrations!) my Glossybox beauty box has finally arrived! It was like Christmas all over again! 

The packaging

Sleek silver box screamed luxury.

Inside my six products were wrapped in pretty tissue paper and tied with a silver ribbon. Ten out of ten for presentation.

The products

Rituals Magic Touch Body Milk

Received : 70ml. To buy £5

Full size: 200ml. To buy £15

Sleek Make up True Colour Lipstick

Received: Full Size. To buy £4.99

Shade: Coral Reef.

Lemon Eau de Parfum Mary Greenwell.

Received: 1.5ml 

Full size: 50ml £60

Seche Nail Laquer

Received: Full size: to buy £9.95

Colour: Memoire

Argentum Apothecary La potion infinie

Received: x2 5ml

Full size: to buy 70ml £147

Bonus product Glossybox Blusher

Colour: Glossy Pink

Overall I am pretty made up with it! The subscription was £12.50 inc P&P and so far I have received wait for it!... over £19 worth of products and that doesn't include the free Glossybox Blusher and the samples! if that doesn't want to make you sign up for a subscription included in the free mag Glossybox are a whole bunch of offers including 20% off HD Brows, discount off the full size product price and loads more.

All that's left to say is I can't wait until next month!

What do you think of Beauty Box Subscriptions, worth it or a waste of money?

H x