Meadham Kirchhoff team up with Nail Rock

Meadham Kirchhoff's SS12 collection was one of my favourite runway shows. I adore the kitsch style, cute prints, surgary girly-ness and pastel colours. You can read about my review of the show here.

Now, I am not one who can personally afford to buy a designer piece, so I was so excited when I heard that Nail Rock were collaborating with the duo to create a bespoke range of nail wraps for SS12...yay!

Now for those of you have haven't heard of Nail Rock, they are amazing nail wraps which look just like polish, but you apply them almost like tattoo transfers, and they come in loads of fabulous designs - animal print, metallics, polka dots, stripes, you name it they have it!

This collaboration with Meadham Kirchhoff showcases some of their best designs from their SS12 collection, including sweet dollies, kittens, cartoon giraffes and love hearts. So adorable I can hardly bare it!

The nail wraps are £8 a packet and are available from Topshop.

What do you think of Nail Rock? Have you tried their nail wraps? Would you try the Meadham Kirchhoff collection? Enjoy x

image from amelia fashionland blog

New Girl Style Crush - Lana Del Ray

As much as I have been trying to not love new girl on the block Lana Del Ray's sultry tones and pouty lips...I just can't help it. The girl is awesome!

Her voice is such a breath of fresh air, and I love her look. Kind of 1970's hippie meets flower child meets 2012 fashionista! She's now starting to get really noticed by the fashion industry, and is appearing on front covers, such as Q, Wonderland and fashion bible Vogue.

Her style is so adaptable, she seems to be able to take any look the fashion mavens give her, whether it's chick rocker, soft siren or ultra girly. I am currently obsessed with her new single Born to Die, and I cannot wait to see what 2012 has to offer this new star.

What do you think of Lana Del Ray? Do you have any other stand out stars of 2012? Enjoy x

Candy Nails

A few days ago I posted about a new O.P.I nail varnish from their Kardashian Kolor collection - Rainbow in the S-kylie. I absolutely love this super colourful and glittery nail varnish - it's full of sparkle and fun and I used two coats plus a few extra splodges to get a real kaleidoscope effect.

Unfortunately it only lasted a couple of days, as it chipped and peeled away really easily. I still love it, but it's definitely not tough enough to last you a week, so I recommend using it for a night out or a special occasion to really make an impact.

I did discover a fab new way of using it just now though. I applied two coats of my new Parma Violet nail varnish from 17 at Boots (a bargain at £1.99) and then I applied one coat of the O.P.I. The effect is a gorgeous candy colour which looks like it's been dipped in rainbow sugar. I am absolutely in love with it! I can't wait to try this out on my other new pastel colours...I think this will be my signature nail look this season!

I've put an image of both stages below. What do you think? Would you try a glittery top coat? Enjoy x

Parma Violet by 17 at Boots

With a coat of the O.P.I Kardashian over the top

Valentine's Day Lust List

I know it's a week away and that yes it's a bit of a hallmark holiday...but I could not resist! I wanted to share with you some love themed gifts (by that I mean mostly red and gorgeous!), which I hope will give the fellas out there a little inspiration as to what to get their other halves this Valentine's Day...if they're feeling very generous!!

I hope you all have a very loved up day, are spoilt rotten and spread the love!

What do you think of my little list? Are you planning anything for Valentine's Day this year? Enjoy x

Love necklace - Tatty Devine £27 @ selfridges

Vivienne Westwood Valentine's Pendant £110 @ selfridges

Love hearts satchel £91 @ Zatchels

YSL Oval Ring in pink £165 @ selfridges

Valentina perfume - Valentino £71

Miu Miu pouch £240

Michael Kors Rose Gold Watch £199 @ Harrods

Betty Bloom dress £36 Topshop

Love cushion £35 John Lewis

Sparkle Sparkle

Hello from a very snowy London!

I hope wherever you are you are warm and having fun in the snow.

We had an amazing snow down last night and when we woke up this morning, it was a proper winter wonderland. Just so gorgeous!

Well, there was nothing really to do apart from snuggle up in bed, make lots of tea, watch movies and paint my nails with my brand new nail varnish from O.P.I. I got this colour on Friday when I popped into Westfield London. I've been trying to find Rainbow Connection from the Muppet collection for ages, but when I enquired at the shop, they quickly introduced me to this brand new shade. The varnish is from the new Nicole by O.P.I collection (as in Nicole Kardashian) and is a spitting image of Rainbow Connection, filled with loads of colourful glitter in lots of different sizes. Considering that I was on route to see Totem by Cirque De Soleil, I was feeling kind of theatrical, so I bought it!

I applied the varnish today, and I love it! I found that I had to dollop it on rather than spread it, in order to get the most sparkle. I did two coats and I might do another for even more impact, but the results are below. What do you think? Enjoy x

Winter Arrives...Knitwear Stays!

There I was all set for my SS12 wardrobe to start...eyeing up all those delectable pastels, metallics and floral dresses, when winter finally arrives! I'm not sure where everyone is based, but here in London, it's struggling to get to above freezing, and I am shivering in my new season garb!!

So, as I am sure most of the country (and outside of the UK) are feeling the big chill too, I decided to have a looksee at some new season knitwear pieces from my fave place to purchase cosy, stylish and affordable knitwear, River Island. These pieces are all super warm, but also embrace the colour palettes and styles which are going to be big for the new season. I'm especially loving Navajo inspired knits at the moment, and was very jealous when my hubby received a gorgeous Navajo cardigan for his birthday yesterday from my brother and sister-in-law to be! So I decided to find a femme version on my own so we can look cosy together...matchy matchy!

darren rocking the navajo cardi...ignore the horrendous tracky bums!!

Have you embraced any new trends yet for SS12? Or are you still living in knits like me :) Enjoy x

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Dreaming in Pastels

So it's the coldest week of winter so far...minus 1 today, but I cannot stop dreaming about buying a whole new wardrobe in gorgeous pastel tones.

Pastels is one of my favourite trends for SS12 - they were part of my favourite catwalks, shown at Meadham Kirchhoff, Louis Vuitton and Dior, and I love the sweet girliness of the trend, which I would toughen up with hints of black, leather accessories and a touch of stud detailing. Lovely!

I've put together selection of my favourite pastel pieces from the high street...hopefully I'll be able to treat myself to a few bits!

What do you think of the pastel trend? Enjoy x



 They all go so beautifully with my new 17 nail varnishes!! ice cream heaven!!