sasha luss for dior addict.

From Kate Moss to Daphne Groeneveld, the Dior Addict campaigns have always only featured the best, if not the top models of the season. And who better to front the campaign than girl of the moment, Sasha Luss. The Russian clotheshorse has enchanted the fashion world with her platinum blonde locks and stunning ice-blue eyes, and the Dior Addict Spring 2014 campaign perfectly captures her unique beauty in a series of youthful yet elegant shots, styled by Carine Roitfeld and lensed by Steven Meisel. Walking in almost every notable show across the Big 4 fashion weeks and scoring both Chanel and Lanvin S/S 2014 campaigns, Sasha Luss is undoubtedly one of the most in-demand faces of the season {and can you believe she's only 21!}. Her success on the runway as well as commercially is rare for many models, and with the launch of this major campaign there is no doubt that her career can only blossom from here.

Love it? Or prefer Daphne Groeneveld as the face of Dior Addict?

Must Have Bags For The New Season : Lucinda of Farfetch.com

I wouldn’t consider myself a big spender, like most girls I do appreciate fashion, I can see beauty in a delicately hand-stitched dress or an amazing leather jacket but when it comes to parting with my hard earned pennies there’s something inside that stops me. I would say that I spend around 75% of my spare time browsing clothes online and putting together my dream wardrobe. It seems that this time of year is harder as well, with all of the amazing new season offerings landing on the high street; there’s something about autumn/winter that really inspires the big spender in me. 

It might be something to do with the amazing coats or luxurious winter ankle boots that make me lust after them without fail year after year. Once in a while, if I’ve been extra good or I feel like I deserve a little gift for all my hard work I will make an ‘investment purchase’. I’ll spend an extraordinary amount on something that I plan to love and use until the end of days, most of the time these little splurges are on bags. So as the summer fades out into a, hopefully, spectacular fall I start thinking ahead to which bag will have the honour of sitting in the crook of my arm this season. So if you’re like me and you love bags, if you feel like you deserve something new, if your old bag is beyond repair or if you just want to splash the cash then you’ll be in need of this definitive guide to must have bags for the new season, which one will you choose?

1. French Connection Desert Croc Crossbody Bag - £45 

 This amazing crocodile print cross body bag is brilliant because it’s so different from everything else we’ve seen this season, the colour and the shape are fun and stand-out and it’s the perfect every-day bag for fitting all of your essentials in.

2. Whistles Medium Clutch - £55 

 We’ve had our eye on beautiful leather clutches for a while now and Whistles have released an amazing collection, you can even get your initials embossed on them so you’ll never lose it! Carry this orange pouch with a grey winter palate for a cool pop of colour.

3. Proenza Schouler Ps11 Degrade Leather Bag - £1,255 

 In the world of bags Proenza bags are ‘The Ones’, the ones you dream of and long for and their iconic Ps11 satchel style bags are worth investing in. This season Proenza have released a stunning coloured collection including a cool metallic oil slick style bag, these babies make for perfect day to evening bags and look great carried cross body or slung over one shoulder for a cool nonchalant look.

4. Zara Leather Citybag with Zip - £160

Zara are one of those high street shops that, year after year, knock the ball out of the park when it comes to stunning versatile bags. This city bag is a super sophisticated work option and at only £160 really is brilliant value for money.

5. Kurt Geiger London Dash Rucksack Black - £180

 Give everyday essentials a luxurious twist with this stunning Kurt Geiger crocodile effect rucksack. This is a fantastic choice for those who prefer to be hands free at all time. Made of sumptuous Italian leather this bag is perfect for almost any occasion with just the right amount of stylish, smart and casual cool.

6. Pull & Bear Tartan Check Backpack - £23 

 Work one of this season’s biggest trends into your repertoire with this fun Pull & Bear tartan backpack, great for overnight jaunts it’s got ample room to pack everything you’ll need. Wear yours with a longline coat and dark skinny jeans for a cool rock’n’roll aesthetic.

7. Kenzo Lamb Skin Shopper Tote - £541

 We simply can’t get enough of Kenzo and their iconic tiger prints which we’ve been rocking on our T-shirts and sweaters all of last season. Easily incorporate the designer’s iconic cool into your wardrobe with their new season embellished eye, and a tote bag is the perfect size for transitioning between the seasons; it will easily carry a spare jumper, a change of shoes and a brolly (just in case!)

8. Zara Mini Office City Bag - £32

 If you’re not one for carrying everything but the kitchen sink with you around all day then this mini office city bag will be right up your street. Boxy style bags are becoming increasingly popular as they’re chic and feminine and this cool mauve colour is the perfect hue as we approach the cooler months!

9. Mulberry Bayswater Oatmeal - £1,190 

 Mulberry is easily one of the best brands around for stunning versatile bags and their new season offerings never fail to impress.  This Bayswater is an iconic Mulberry style and the oatmeal colour is an easy way to work winter pastels into your new season wardrobe. This bag is perfect for any occasion, dress it up with a smart trench and dress for work or sling it over your shoulder with black jeans and a leather jacket to soften up an otherwise tough outfit.

10. Marc by Marc Jacobs Techno Holographic Vinyl wristlet Pouch - £85 

 Royal blue returns again and again as a strong colour for the winter months, this Marc by Marc Jacobs pouch is a perfect way to add a fashion forward touch to any outfit, wear yours around your wrist with an all-black outfit so it really pops. 

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So which bag will you opt for this season?

Guest post written by www.farfetch.com

Rihanna for River Island Campaign

Remember earlier this year when most of us were scrambling to River Island for Rihanna's first ever clothing line? Brace yourselves for another round of that as she unveils her Fall/Winter 2013 range for the British label. For those of you craving to get an eyeful of the collection, Rihanna has just recently revealed both the campaign and product photos of all the 80-pieces available in a British Vogue exclusive.

I mean, it seemed like just a week ago that her S/S 2013 one was released and with the success (and controversy I might add) it received, I can safely say her latest collection is all that and more! The two-part line features a smorgasbord of streetwear-inspired togs from crop tops to maxi dresses with thigh-high (and higher) slits to body-con bottoms, all of them created from materials in the likes of leather, mesh, denim, snakeskin and camo prints. The threads has Rihanna's signature aesthetic written all over them (maybe even literally, with "RiRi" and "G4Life" emblazoned) : the perfect mix of lady-like with tomboy qualities, athletic with sexy.

I can't describe how much I love the camo prints! Not only do they have a tough, edgy look to them, it can give any outfit a dash of spice and colour. The combat boots, printed pants and quilted linen bomber jacket are other wardrobe must-haves worth saving up for. For those of you who are not for some of the louder pieces, don't fret! RiRi has also designed rucksacks, strappy sandals and beanies as part of the collection. (I wonder if Cara Delevingne would wear one of the beanies out in the streets once the collection is out, keep your eyes peeled!)

A collection is not complete with a campaign shoot, and this time RiRi took to the streets with a cast of both star-studded and under-the-radar faces such as Ji Hye Park, Tati Cotliar, Milou Vam Grossen and Nayasha Kusakina. Shot by notable shutterbug Lachlan Bailey, the campaign was styled by Mel Ottenberg and although it stuck close to Rihanna's fierce and bold style, it was more modern and had a lighter, more on-the-go atmosphere than the previous collection where models lounged around with dark purple backgrounds in the back. "We're giving it a New York street vibe." said Rihanna on her influence. ”I literally designed everything I want to wear—exactly how I want to wear it." I can't wait for the collection to arrive on Septmber 12th, be sure to mark your calendar! For more insider news, go to RiverIsland.com.

"The way I approach winter style is to layer up summer clothes and Rihanna does the same," Adam Selman, who worked with Rihanna on the collection, told Vogue.

Watch the video below for exclusive behind-the-scenes!

What do you think about the collection? Do you prefer the S/S 2013 one or this one?

Charlotte

for the love of skorts.

For the love of skorts. When I spotted this skort on Christine Centenera ( the uber-glam senior fashion editor at Vogue Australia), I can't tell you how in love I was. To me, it had everything that made up a statement piece : comfort, style and a sort of edgy-glam that is rarely seen in high-street labels nowadays. Thanks to Zara, the skort has been re-invented into a super posh, super chic and super safe (it won't accidentally blow up when the wind blows) version that does the "business in the front, party at the back" with panache. It's assymetrical envelope-like folds gives it the tailored, polished quality of a skirt, yet it has the comfort and versatility of shorts. Worn by almost everyone who is anyone - Karolina Kurkova, Rumi Neely, Chiara Ferragni ,Olivia Palermo, Aimee Song you name it, the skort is definitely the It item of the season. Even Raf Simons gave the skort the Dior touch for Spring 2014 and sent Daria Strokous down the runway to open the show. Whether you dress it up into a look worthy of a feature in Vogue, or you dress it down into a street-cool look with sneakers and a sweater, the styling possibilities are endless. So grab your skort now, or you don't make the cut for Spring 2014.

Images from Hallie Daily, the haute pursuit, Peace Love Shea, Pale Division

What do you think about these skorts?

Spring Product Releases To Look Out For In 2016

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It's that time of year when Spring is almost upon us and everyone is preparing themselves for the seasonal change. So many brands like to release new products for the seasonal changes and it's just so hard to keep on top with all these new things to try out. Especially for a beauty blogger, my list doesn't stop growing. So I thought it would be handy to cover a wide variety of new releases from well known brands with prices, dates and links to buy. There's some really great stuff being released this year which I can't wait to buy already.

Collections

Kiko The Artist Limited Edition | link
L'Oreal Infallible Sculpt | link
Mac The Brows Are It Collection | link
Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Collection | link


Nails

SensatioNail Polish to Gel Starter Kit | £49.99 link
Rimmel Super Gel Nail Polish | £5.99 link & Top Coat | £5.99 | link
Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Spring Collection | £3.99 | link
Barry M Speedy Quick Dry Spring Collection | £3.99 | link
Barry M Nail Care Collection | £3.99 | link

Eyes

Barry M That's How I Roll Mascara | £4.99 | link
Nars Dual Intensity Eyeshadows | £21.00 | link
Too Faced Peanut Butter & Jelly Palette | £26.00 | link
theBalm Batter Up Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Stick | £15 | link

Soap and Glory Archery Brow Putty Dip Pot & Brush | £10 | link

Clinique Lid Pop | £15 | link

Face

Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint | £30.00 | link
Smashbox Colour Correcting Stick | £ | link
Urban Decay Naked Skin Color Correcting Fluid | $28 coming soon UK | link

Sleek Makeup Cream Contour Kit | £10.99 | link

Clinique Universal Stay Matte Blotting Powder | £26 | link

Clinique Chubby Nude Foundation Stick | £23 | link

Urban Decay Candleglow Foundation | £35 | link

YSL Touche Éclat Le Teint Foundation | £32.50 | link

Lips

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Gloss | £20 | link
Topshop Beauty Everything Stick | £10 | link

Clinique Glaze Sheer Lip Colour + Primer | £16 | link
Mac Velvetease Lip Pencils | £17.50 | link

Revlon Ultra HD Lip Lacquers | £7.99 | link
Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick | £16.00 | link
Too Faced La Matte Lipsticks | £17.00 | link
Bourjois Rouge Edition Souffle Velvet Lipstick | £8.99 | link

Skincare

Origins Maskimizer Skin Optimising Mask Primer | £18.50 | link
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Cream | £40.00 | link

Hair

Invisibobble Hair Ties Spring | £4.00 | link
Sheer Blonde Go Blonder In Shower Lightening Treatment | £6.66 | link

TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Pre-Wash Conditioner | £4.99 | link

Accessories

Zoeva Rose Golden Vol. 3 Brush Set | £75 | link
Real Techniques Brush Cleansing Palette | £12.99 | link

I will be coming back to this post to update prices and links but if anyone knows of any other releases which I've missed and you think needs a mention then please feel free to let me know in the comments.

What I Got For My 23rd Birthday

Last weekend was full of birthday celebrations as I turned 23 on Sunday.

Friday night I went out for some drinks with Sam and friends into Derby's nightclub Mosh which is known for playing rock/alternative music the only night clubs I go too where I had so much fun.

Saturday was my sister's 21st birthday. So the weekend was all about her. She got her new car which she drove me around whilst I was sat being a nervous wreck I'm not gonna judge all you newbie drivers and she had a party in the afternoon where I discovered a love for polaroid cameras.

Sunday was my birthday which now makes me 23! I must remember to go through all my social media profiles and change that and I've been very spoilt

From my sister I got those London pens which she bought me when she went to London actually haha and I'm glad she did because I love stationery and I'm just in need of some new pens at work. The jewellry was from my mum and dad

The blue paper is a message telling me that I have a hotel booked in the Crown Plaza for the night in Manchester which is outside the Arndale. I'm so looking forward to this as I've always wanted to visit along with some Muse tickets on the same night eeek! I also got a lovely rose gold owl picture frame, some clear matte top coat and a scented candle from my sister too

I got some lovely chocolates off family and an Adult Colouring book by Millie Marotta which I'm looking forward to get stuck into and a Topshop voucher from my sister, Next voucher from my Nana and Grandad and a Pandora voucher from my Auntie, which i'll probably save for Manchester.

My favourite gifts are these black Timberland boots and my beautiful purple nike trainers which I can't wait to use in my Zumba sessions. I also got a lovely purple sports top to go with them.

So that's everything I got for my birthday. I had a lovely day spent with my family and Sam but also recovering from my weekend

Hope you all had a good weekend

What I Got For Christmas 2015

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, I know I did and a little break from work/blogging has been nice too, but I think it's time to stop slacking and show you all what I got for Christmas as once again I have been a very lucky girl. You can see my post from last year here. Before I start I'd like to point out that I am not posting this to brag or show off but I know some people enjoy seeing what other people got for Christmas and I'm so grateful for everything I've received off my family and Sam this year.

So I thought it would be best to split my presents up into categories. Entertainment, I got two guitar tab books from two of my favourite bands Oasis and Radiohead along with a new set of Ernie Ball guitar strings because my guitar has needed to be re strung for a long time now and it sounds so much better. A set of limited edition signed Oasis plectrums to go along with the guitar theme which I have going on here and two cds, Coldplay Head Full Of Dream and Bring Me The Horizon That's The Spirit with Michael McIntyre Happy & Glorious DVD. I also got a Back To The Future Monopoly board which I forgot to photograph.

Beauty,  I got a lovely Origins skincare set, a Fudge silver shampoo & conditioner duo set and a Dove shower gel set from my sister which I can't wait to use. two Lush boxes, one with products that help with dry skin and another with some of the Christmas range. The Ted Baker make up set which was so unexpected from my mum and dad but I'm so happy I got one as I received one last year which you can read about here. Two perfumes Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy which I've had for the past two years as it's one of my favourite scents and a new perfume by Ariana Grande which I asked for when I discovered this in Boots as it has a sweet scent which is what I go for.

Clothing, I got two pairs of animal themed slippers from Next. A few pair of pyjamas like I do every year, a nice frilly black handbag and a few shirts which are for work and casual. I also got a few socks and pants which I haven't included here and a scarf.   

Home, I got a few bedroom bits this year and a lot of owl related things as you can see, some owl mattress sheets, owl candle holders, owl jewellery hooks and a little owl ornament. Two picture frames one is more of a personal thing, as my favourite band is Keane and in my room I have loads of posters on my wall but they will sadly be coming down soon, so to still have something Keane related Sam got me this Hopes And Fears typography piece which was a very thoughtful gift. I also got a red Woodwick candle which I forgot to photograph.

Saving the best till last for my main presents Sam got me a Fitbit Charge HR bracelet which I was so surprised as I thought I wasn't getting one until my birthday next month and I love it, can't wait to try it out on my next Zumba class. I was very lucky and got a Canon EOS 750D camera which I tried before I buyed and fell in love with it, it has a LCD touch screen with a vari angle which was what I specified and it's just the best present ever I'm so grateful and can't believe how much Sam has spoilt me this year.

I also got lots of chocolate and other bits and bobs which I haven't included

Did you have a good Christmas? What lovely things did you get this year?