Welcome to my blog. I'm Kate and am currently studying fashion in Bristol. I like to post everything from my work to my new buys and study the new trends that catch my eye! hope you enjoy :) follow me on twitter @sparksfly93

Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy!
I first saw this in a magazine and wanted it instantly! I personally have a bit of an obsession with nail varnish and nail art and when i see the next new trend for nails i cant resist investing. They have so many amazing bright colours but i finally decided to get it in orbit280. When you put the base colour on it goes on so smoothly and thick I only needed to apply one coat. Then you apply to glitter flecks and these are easily applied also how make sure the base coat is completely dry or the glitter layer will just wipe off the base coat. That aside I have to say im so impressed with the final outcome and I love how it almost looks as if you have foil on your nails and its so much different to just normal chunks of glitter. I cant wait to buy another and collect them!
Urban Outfitters wish list
1. Title unknown Ganesh high low tee : £28
2. Hamsa hand metal bangle £14
3. BDG Shannon wash high-rise cheeky shorts £45
4. Tiny elephant pendant necklace £12
5. BDG Applique Tie-Dye jeans £85
6. Etched Arm Plasic Frame Sunglasses £16
My Make up routine
So I thought I'd show you what make up I use for my everyday wear!
Okay so this is me without any make up on! ready to start the day!
This has to be the best foundation I have ever used! its called Maxfactor FaceFinity and its 3 in one primer concealer and foundation, it is also spf 20 which is amazing. It glides on skin so easily even when my skins a little dry it covers evenly and doesnt leave any annoying marks you cant rub in properly, it also has a lovely smell. At around £12 a bottle it could be a little expensive but it lasts me a long time and I think it is worth paying for.
As you can see this is what my skin looks like after the foundation. It's brilliant for lightening up dark eyes and comes in handy when your really tired. It also gives a really good even skin tone all over my face and blends really well.
Okay I have to say I have been loyal to this mascara for YEARS! Im too scared to invest in another mascara based on the fact im scared it wont work as well. Below is my eye with no make up on, the eyelashes aren't very dark and the lashes themselves don't look all that long. If you look to the next photo you will see how much longer and darker this mascara makes them appear, it also has good seperation between lashes and no clumps I normally do about 2 coats and that lasts all day.
I recently discovered MUA nail varnish because of how cheap it was and how good the colours were. So I started to wonder if they eye shadows were just as good quality and I was right! I absolutely love MUA cosmetics now they do such a wide variety of colours which I use on myself and on my photoshoots :) At only £4 per palette I think its incredible for the amount of shades you get! The brown shades are also really good for filling in eyebrows as they are nice and soft and not too glittery.
Here is how my eyes and eyebrows look after applying MUA colours. I went for just a natural brown smokey eye by using 3 different shades all from the same palette and I also used a brown shade to fill in my eyebrows.
To finish off my eyes and give them that extra bit of definition I use collection 2000 liquid eyeliner. At around £3 its a bargain and it lasts for ages. The brush is easy to use and the colour is a very good black and it lasts for hours!
My eyes after applying the liquid eyeliner. When I feel like treating myself I splash out on Urban Decay liquid eyeliner in black. Their eyeliners are so good and they dont test on animals!
Finished! :)
Okay so this is me without any make up on! ready to start the day!
Okay I have to say I have been loyal to this mascara for YEARS! Im too scared to invest in another mascara based on the fact im scared it wont work as well. Below is my eye with no make up on, the eyelashes aren't very dark and the lashes themselves don't look all that long. If you look to the next photo you will see how much longer and darker this mascara makes them appear, it also has good seperation between lashes and no clumps I normally do about 2 coats and that lasts all day.
I recently discovered MUA nail varnish because of how cheap it was and how good the colours were. So I started to wonder if they eye shadows were just as good quality and I was right! I absolutely love MUA cosmetics now they do such a wide variety of colours which I use on myself and on my photoshoots :) At only £4 per palette I think its incredible for the amount of shades you get! The brown shades are also really good for filling in eyebrows as they are nice and soft and not too glittery.
Here is how my eyes and eyebrows look after applying MUA colours. I went for just a natural brown smokey eye by using 3 different shades all from the same palette and I also used a brown shade to fill in my eyebrows.
To finish off my eyes and give them that extra bit of definition I use collection 2000 liquid eyeliner. At around £3 its a bargain and it lasts for ages. The brush is easy to use and the colour is a very good black and it lasts for hours!
My eyes after applying the liquid eyeliner. When I feel like treating myself I splash out on Urban Decay liquid eyeliner in black. Their eyeliners are so good and they dont test on animals!
Finished! :)
Topshop wishlist!
Everytime I visit Topshop I always come out with a list as as long as my arm that I want to buy! So I thought I'd put together some of the main things I would love!
1. When I saw the bright flower pattern against the black of the dress it caught my eye instantly as I always love brightly coloured clothing. This dress is £38 which I think is pretty reasonable and like the picture it would look perfect with a pair of chunky heels.
2. These are a pair of pretty earrings that caught my eye the other day, they are £12.50 and I absolutely love the over sized rhinestones with the contrast of the red roses.
3. I love how paisley pattern is everywhere at the moment and I love how its been faded slightly and used on these cute denim hot pants. There £38 and I think they are perfect for summer and I would team them with my simple converse for a casual look or a pair of chunky wedges for a more formal look.
4. I am absolutely in love with the range of chunky heels topshop have at the moment, I orginally saw the same shoe with a black heel and electric blue straps but I didnt move quickly enough and they have gone :( however I love these coral coloured heels as I feel they will go with a vast variety of outfits such as a flowing maxi dress or a pair of hotpants.
Pictures copyright of Topshop
1. When I saw the bright flower pattern against the black of the dress it caught my eye instantly as I always love brightly coloured clothing. This dress is £38 which I think is pretty reasonable and like the picture it would look perfect with a pair of chunky heels.
2. These are a pair of pretty earrings that caught my eye the other day, they are £12.50 and I absolutely love the over sized rhinestones with the contrast of the red roses.
3. I love how paisley pattern is everywhere at the moment and I love how its been faded slightly and used on these cute denim hot pants. There £38 and I think they are perfect for summer and I would team them with my simple converse for a casual look or a pair of chunky wedges for a more formal look.
4. I am absolutely in love with the range of chunky heels topshop have at the moment, I orginally saw the same shoe with a black heel and electric blue straps but I didnt move quickly enough and they have gone :( however I love these coral coloured heels as I feel they will go with a vast variety of outfits such as a flowing maxi dress or a pair of hotpants.
Pictures copyright of Topshop
Birthday Buys!
So a little while ago I discovered one of the most individual shops called BS8 on park street in Bristol. It is made of up individual shops and if you ever want something slightly different then this shop is perfect for you! I bought this cute little crop top with a flower and lace pocket and I had to choose from about 10 different colours and patterns! Its a really good quality thick jersey material and at less then £20 I couldnt say no.
So I had a £12 Next voucher to spend. I dont normally shop in Next but I needed to spend the voucher and realised I really needed a new pair of sunglasses! So I found this pair which I thought were really cute and in style.
The next thing I bought was this cute denim playsuit with elasticated waist. The elasticated waist is great because it pulls you in at your middle giving you a bit of shape and I really liked the light vintage style denim which I feel could go with many things.
This was one of my favourite buys which is a maxi dress from Miss Selfridge. I love Miss selfridge at the moment the shop is full of bright patterns and girly designs. The dress also has a hankerchief effect on the front which I think is really flattering.
So for my birthday my friends bought me this cute white dress with lace sleeves and chest panels! I absolutely love the cut out shape at the back and it has a really flowy girly feel to it! This dress would be good for either dressing up and going out or maybe for just a casual garden party with a pair of nice sandals.
So I had a £12 Next voucher to spend. I dont normally shop in Next but I needed to spend the voucher and realised I really needed a new pair of sunglasses! So I found this pair which I thought were really cute and in style.
The next thing I bought was this cute denim playsuit with elasticated waist. The elasticated waist is great because it pulls you in at your middle giving you a bit of shape and I really liked the light vintage style denim which I feel could go with many things.
This was one of my favourite buys which is a maxi dress from Miss Selfridge. I love Miss selfridge at the moment the shop is full of bright patterns and girly designs. The dress also has a hankerchief effect on the front which I think is really flattering.
So for my birthday my friends bought me this cute white dress with lace sleeves and chest panels! I absolutely love the cut out shape at the back and it has a really flowy girly feel to it! This dress would be good for either dressing up and going out or maybe for just a casual garden party with a pair of nice sandals.
Betty & Rose floral headbands and crowns...
I very recently discovered some of the prettiest headbands created by Betty&Rose and couldn't resist writing a post about them! Their headbands consist of wire or plastic wrapped in hemp and decorated with lovely flowers which I think are too cute! they're absolutely perfect for festivals or even day to day wear and will go with a wide variety of outfits. If you're planning on going to a festival this year I strongly suggest you invest in one as it will complete any outfit!
Follow them on twitter @BettyandRose_
To get your hands on one of these go to https://marketplace.asos.com/seller/bettyandrose !!!
Pictures courtesy of Betty&Rose
Black oriental print jogger trousers
The other day I went shopping and made an impluse buy on these. They're oriental print jogger trousers from River Island and I absolutely love them! Not only are they bang on trend with the high waist that you can mix and match with all sorts of cute crop tops, but they're also extremely comfy! You can also wear them very casual or dress them up a bit with a plain black crop top and sky high platform shoes. I normally add a gold necklace to complete the look. I highly recommend everyone grabbing themselves a pair of these and at only £20 you cant really argue with that! xxx
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