Guest Post - Fawn Clothing

Newly launched, Fawnclothing.com is an online UK based fashion boutique. Our motto is: "Fierce high fashion. Fantasy prices." Simple. 

After discovering a lack of clothing lines offering luxe (definition: expensive and of high quality) clothing but at affordable price points, we decided to take matters into our own hands. What better idea than to create a line fulfilling exactly those needs, to benefit fashionista's the world over? And so Fawn's conception began in early 2014...

Nick Skater Dress // Ava Coatigan

We know our ladies are fierce fashionista's so we strive to provide them with trends straight off the runway and the hottest pieces they've ever laid eyes on. We satiate their appetite for luxe high fashion, without breaking the bank. We understands how important it is to look your best.

Not only that, but our customers mean the whole world to us. We aim to go above and beyond for our customers to put a smile on their face and make them feel special. Nobody deserves it more. This is why we focus on delivering customer service fit for a Queen and a simple, yet exciting shopping experience.

Joanna Crossbody Bag // Tati Spike Necklace // Anna Tote Bag

Happy shopping gorgeous! :) :

www.fawnclothing.com

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Fawn xx

One Mulberry Bag Guest Post - Holiday Make Up

The gorgeous Grace from One Mulberry Bag was kind enough to write a guest post for Lost In Lipstick. Unfortunately, I ran out of time to schedule it before I left for Mexico as I was so busy with the wedding, packing and a Christening. Luckily, Grace is so lovely and understanding, and she still wanted me to publish her post. Thank you again Grace for understanding and your fabulous guest post. 

I was lucky enough to jet off to Turkey last month for an amazing week away with my best friend, Jess. Not only was it a very welcome break from work and general day to day stresses at home, it was also at times 42 degrees! Now, as wonderful as that sounds it can also be a potential nightmare, not only for sunburn but also when it comes to make up. 

I don’t ever wear make up in the day on holiday, but when we went out in the evenings, I wanted to look like I’d made somewhat of an effort. Like I said it was boiling even at night so my usual night time routine was a total no go as it would have totally slid off my face by the time we even made it out of the hotel. Instead I opted for a sun kissed basic make up but still making an effort- if that makes any sense. 

As my face takes the sun straight away I knew I wouldn’t need a heavy foundation so I opted for my trusty L’Oreal Nude Magique BB cream. This gives light coverage, but also smoothed over the skin and made me look naturally flawless! The best thing about this is, it works better when you apply it with your fingers so I didn’t even need to ‘faf’ about with makeup brushes. 

Although I was on holiday relaxing, I was still not getting much sleep. Bars till 3am and then up for 9 to catch the sun are not a good combination for my under eyes, so I still needed to conceal those bad boys. I went for a favourite again here with the Rimmel Wake me Up concealer in shade 101. This is my normal shade so with a tan it helped really illuminate my under my eyes as it was much lighter. 

I have super sensitive eyes so often end up lying in the sun with sunglasses on and end up with slight rings of lighter skin around my eyes - “panda-chic” if you will! In order to sort this out and try to vaguely resemble a human being I need to bronze the rest of my face all to the same colour. For this I wanted a light bronzer so as not to end up with a ridiculously brown face, and I went for the Collection Summer Bronze. This is a light bronzer that can be built up if needs be, but I found it was perfect for emphasizing that holiday glow.

I’m a huge winged liner fan and I think it really does bring a look from casual to glam, I couldn’t ignore this step. However, I did tone this down a lot for the heat and went for a very small flick rather than my usual dramatic wing. For this I used my Collection felt tip liner, perfect for creating light lines and winging out to a thicker point. 

I picked up this little beauty at duty free as it’s one of my all-time favourites. Due to the ridiculous heat there was no way I was going to wear lashes and this product really helped cure my dark lash addiction. I do feel this really helps give me the look of not quite fake but enhanced lashes I want. 

The final, and most important step to any look is eyebrows! I did buy the Benefit Gimme Brow at the airport in the hopes it would be a quick and easy brow product for the heat. However, I wasn’t wildly impressed and instead stuck to my trusty HD Brow palette. My brows are fairly light anyway, and they got even lighter in the sun, so I found I only used the powder very lightly to define my arch and then brushed them through so they looked much more natural than I would normally go for at home. 

The finished look was much less full on than my home night time looks, but I think that’s the beauty of a tan that you can get away with much less. I am still wearing this make up for work now I’m back at work and will do until my tan fades. 

I hope you enjoyed this little guest blog and thank you to Rachel for giving me a chance to write on her brilliant blog. If you liked the sound of me, and fancy more holiday product information and other looks please head on over to my blog, onemulberrybag.blogspot.co.uk.

Watermelon Raindrop Guest Post - Red Lips

I am on holiday from 17th August until 24th August so I have arranged for some guest posts from some fabulous bloggers. Next up is the lovely Perdi. I hope you enjoy this post.

Rachel x

Hey everyone, I'm Perdi from the blog watermelonraindropx.blogspot.co.uk! I'm a London based fashion and beauty blogger. I'm so happy to be guest blogging on here, thanks Rachel! 

Today I'm writing about my favourite red lip combo!

I love these two products. The first is the Topshop lipstick (£8) in Hazard and the lipgloss is by Nars in the colour Super-Vendome. 

Usually, I start off by exfoliating my lips. I love E.L.F's Exfoliating Lip Scrub, but Lush always do a good one! Then I moisturise with my trusty Nivea Milk & Honey lip balm. I then use my version of a lip liner, I use my Topshop Lip Bullet in Joyride as a base. Then I apply the lipstick and lipgloss. 

I like how the lip colour is a slightly darker red and looks great on all skin types! 

That's all from me today. If you've enjoyed reading this post, I hope you check me out, all my links will be at the bottom! I'd also like to say thank you to Rachel for letting me do this! 

Perdi xox 

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Etta's Threads Guest Post - Summer Survival Items

I am on holiday from 17th August until 24th August so I have arranged for some guest posts from some fabulous bloggers. Next up is the beautiful Etta. She is from America but she has tried to make the post as UK friendly as possible. I hope you enjoy this post.

Rachel x

Summer brings us scorching temperatures and long nights.

With summer comes a few staple products that make the scorching temperature bearable and the long nights achievable.

In my clutch, purse, satchel...whatever you carry your must-have items in.

Number One. Avene Thermal Spring Water. I ALWAYS carry this with me. Why? Because all I have to do is give myself a quick spritz and it brings my body temperature back down to a human level. What is it? It is a spray that calms, soothes, and softens your skin. It is basically a refresher for your skin which has been a lifesaver during these summer months.

Number Two & Three. Clinique Chubby Stick & EOS lip balm. The Clinique chubby stick I have is in Pudgy Peony and it is a faint pink color which only emphasizes my natural lip color. It is very moisturizing but I still apply my EOS lip balm before I apply the colour balm. I love EOS lip balms because they are natural, smell great, and they give my lips some serious moisture. The clinique chubby stick is everything I thought it would be colorful and moisturizing!

Number Four. Okay, so number four isn't a item I can carry around in my purse but it is one of my favorite summer fashion trends.

I love peplum tops, floral prints, and of course coral colored heels. The flare jeans just add an extra spark to my look. To be honest with you, I am not looking forward to summer's end soon but I am more than excited for the launch of fall items.

What are some items you have been absolutely loving all summer?

Thank you Rachel, for allowing me to join you here on Lost in Lipstick from my blog Etta's Threads and I hope your blog family loves my post just as much as I loved creating it!!

Etta x

Amy Jane Alice Guest Post - Topshop Summer Picks

I am on holiday from 17th August until 24th August so I have arranged for some guest posts from some fabulous bloggers. Next is the lovely Amy. I have had the pleasure of meeting Amy several times now and she is lovely! I hope you enjoy this post.

Rachel x

Hello! I’m Amy from amyjanalice, and when the lovely Rachel asked if I’d like to write a guest post while she’s on holiday (jealous!) I was more than happy to help out!

Even though it looks like we've had our last of the sun for this year, it still doesn't stop me shopping for brightly coloured clothing! While I was browsing on the Topshop website I saw so many clothes that would be perfect to take away on holiday with you or even to put on to go and enjoy a nice cool drink in a cute countryside beer garden. Here are my favourite dresses, with a bag and accessory to complete the outfit!

 Outfit 1

Rose Corset Tunic Dress £34 / Leather Fold Over Clutch £28 / Pork Pie Hat £25

Outfit 2 

Strappy Lace Tunic Dress £32 / Edge Paint Satchel £28 / Long Triangle Tassel Earrings £8.50 

Outfit 3 

Scratch Spot Tea Dress £29.00 / Snake Zippy Backpack £36 / Dimensional Collar £12.50

What do you think of these items? I wish I could save some money so I’d be able to buy them all! Thank you for reading and I hope you liked this post. 

amyjanealice

Luv4Fashion Guest Post - Restyling Myself

I am on holiday from 17th August until 24th August so I have arranged for some guest posts from some fabulous bloggers. This post is written by Simon who is a male fashion blogger. I hope you enjoy this post.

Rachel x

Hi, I'm Simon. I'm 35, married to the lovely Elaine and after living around Greater Manchester for 12 years have grown to love this city! I've been working on women's fashion and styling for about 12 years and in the last couple of years have started writing about this on luv4fashion.com The blog also finds me writing about food at home and dining out, as well as anything else we get up to.

My style has changed a lot over the last couple of years; since I turned 30 and became an office worker I've gone through two different styles in just 5 years! After leaving hotels and being tied into office job where I was restricted in shirts and ties I went into a job where I was able to wear anything I wanted too.

Being a geek I indulged in a few pop culture t-shirts to wear every day with jeans. I say a few, I think I still own about 100 of the things. It suited my lifestyle; working in a casual office, not needing to dress smartly and it was enjoyable collecting all those t-shirts with everything from Jamie & the Magic Torch & Ghostbusters through to Jaws & Star Wars. See I said I was a geek, 100% and I'm not ashamed of it!

One thing I did always like though was a good suit, I'm a big fan of tailoring so I always kept a couple of good suits and some nice shirts and ties for special occasions. I always used to collect new suits, at one point owning 7 of them. Not excessive, but I guess it is when you don't wear them for work! My favourite still is the fantastic grey slim-fit three piece suit from next, a bargain at £129. Would be fabulous if I could fit into it properly now!

Over the last 18 months I made a decision to move away from the t-shirts and jeans and have been rebuilding my wardrobe in almost every sense. I put away lots of the t-shirts, even threw some out. Taking inspiration from my love of tailoring, I looked at casual shirts, chinos and casual shoes.

Anybody that knows me is aware chinos have never been my things, but visiting H&M, Primark and Next I found everything I could want to start a new trend in my wardrobe. Different coloured chinos, even some cardigans, something I'd never normally wear and some new shirts meant there was a new me walking down the street.

I've now started a new obsession with collecting sports and casual jackets, you'd be amazed how much difference they can change an outfit to make it look smart and give an appearance for a smart night out, any level of budget can pick up a nice one, priced from £10 up to £100 depending on your need!

Since then I've even moved onto chino shorts, summery short sleeved shirts and loafers. After I visited the new Topman store I've picked up even more; I'd even joke that I'm down with the kids and starting to dress like One Direction or whatever the hell they're called; I'm 35, I do women's fashion and to find a new style for myself has been good fun and refreshing.

Simon

Knickers & Nail Polish Guest Post - Summer Scents (Duty Free Edition)

I am on holiday from 17th August until 24th August so I have arranged for some guest posts from some fabulous bloggers. Next is the lovely Sarah. We have actually done a guest post swap so if you head over to her blog, you should be able to see a post written by me! I hope you enjoy this post.

Rachel x

Hi, I'm Sarah & I normally blog over at Knickers & Nail Polish. Thank you to Rachel for letting me loose over here today whilst she’s away.

 So the time has come to head off onto holibobs for some sun and that means hitting up the Duty Free! I get a new perfume every time I go through Duty Free as it’s so much cheaper, meaning I can get the fragrances what I want. These are a few of my go to summer scents that you should check out next time that you’re in Duty Free.

Daisy by Marc Jacobs – This one screams summer to me. It’s really fruity and girly, with lots of sweet smelling layers. If you are a girly girl, then this is the bottle for you, plus it’s a gorgeous bottle! A great perfume for a fun daytime trip with the girlies. 

Cool Water by Davidoff – Another great daytime scent, this one is a lot cleaner and subtle than Daisy. A very fresh scent, more floral than fruity. This is a great one for throwing on in the morning when it’s a bit cooler as when it starts to heat up, you notice the vanilla. I like this one when it’s cooler in the summer, especially if I'm meeting up with friends for lunch or heading into London. 

Inspiration by Lacoste – This one’s a cheapy but a goody. I love how fresh this one is, great if you’re planning a lazy day as it’s not full on, but it’s a good little perfume. I like this one for throwing in my bag when I go out for the day as I can spray it on and top it up later on. 

Chloe by Chloe – Oh summer evening, I love you like I love this perfume. It’s an iconic scent, which is warm and fruity, perfect for summer evening BBQs and late night meals by the sea. It has notes of Musk which are really nice in the evening, plus the bottle looks super cute on the dressing table. 

Covert Pure Bloom by Sarah-Jessica Parker – Another oldie but well worth picking up. This is my go to holiday scent, especially in the evening. I love the size of this bottle as well as the smell. A very floral fragrance, it has coconut and jasmine and smells amazing! I think this one is a must to pick up, this is my second bottle. 

So there you have it, a range of perfumes for a range of prices, perfect for picking up in Duty Free. Which one would you pick? 

Sarah Xx 

Where you can find me 

Blog: http://knickersandnailpolish.blogspot.co.uk/ 

Twitter: @KnickersanNails 

Instagram: Knickersannails 

Pinterest: KnickersnNails

The New Northerner Guest Post - Summer Skin Care Routine

I am on holiday from 17th August until 24th August so I have arranged for some guest posts from some fabulous bloggers. Next up is the lovely Lucy who I recently met at the #ManchesterMeetUp. I hope you enjoy this post.

Rachel x

Hi! My name is Lucy and I have a little blog called The New Northerner where I write all about my life and loves, from beauty to yummy food!

Today I'm writing a guest post for Rachel to share with you - my everyday skincare routine during the summer. 

Morning routine 

I have a slightly different routine, depending on whether it is morning or evening.

In the morning, I wash my face with the Nivea Daily Essentials Refreshing Facial Wash Gel. This is just a really simple basic cleanser that does a great job of waking me up in the morning and refreshing my skin without leaving it feeling stripped. 

Once I've patted my face dry, I use the No 7 Protect & Perfect Beauty Serum. Now this is a product that has received a lot of hype over the years. And yes, I've bought right into it! I'm only in my twenties so I'm not a wrinkly old lady yet, but I use this in the hope that it might prevent / delay the wrinklies. I don't use it all over my face; I just use it on my forehead and around my eyes as I figure that those are the areas that are most likely to develop any wrinkles. 

As a contrast to anti-ageing, I also always have a spot treatment on hand, in case I get the attack of any blemish nasties. I recently picked up the Grease Lightning Spot Treatment from Lush when I was on the Manchester Blogger Meet Up (which is incidentally the first time I met Rachel!). I've seen a lot of people talking about this in the blogger community so I was keen to give a shot. It’s full of tea tree and witch hazel, aiming to get rid of any spots before they show themselves. So far I'm pretty impressed and I do think that it has made a difference. I don’t have bad skin by any means, but I am prone to the odd blemish around my chin area every now and again, and I do think that this has reduced the size of any blemishes I've had. The only downside to this product is the pump. Whilst it makes the product very hygienic, I feel that it dispenses too much product at a time, which would be fine if you wanted to use it over a large area, but not if you only want a small amount. 

Then for moisturising, during the summer months I use the L'Occitane Angelica UV Shield as my moisturiser. I'm super pale so an SPF is essential for me and this product has SPF 40 which is perfect. It contains organic angelica water and essential oils so it has a lovely light, smooth texture when you apply it, but doesn't leave the skin feeling at all oily. It just leaves a lovely radiant finish. I have bought multiple bottles of this and am totally hooked! 

Evening routine 

In the evening, I obviously don't need any SPF, plus I look for a slightly more intensive cleanser to remove my make up. 

To take off the grime of the day, I use the Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, which I know is also one of Rachel’s favourites. This is a product that is definitely worth the hype; I absolutely love it. It leaves my face feeling so clean and smooth. It's a really rich cream that you massage into your dry skin and then use the muslin cloths that come with it to gently polish off the cream, followed by rinsing your face off with water. It has a really herby smell which must come from the rosemary in it. Using the muslin cloths is great because it gives you a bit of an exfoliation as well as a cleanse. Once I've dried my skin, I'll pop on some of my No 7 serum and the Grease Lightning if I need any. 

Then it’s time to get down to moisturising. I use the Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser. This does what it says on the tin and is just a simple moisturiser that I have bought time and time again. It doesn't feel as luxurious as the L'Occitane, but then again, what do you expect when you're paying only about 10% of the price! 

My final step is the Eve Lom Eye Cream. This is a really thick eye cream so I only use it at night as it can be a bit rich to try and apply make up on top when I'm in a rush in the mornings. This feels really luxurious, and so it should do for the price tag! 

About once a week, if I fancy a treat, I will pop on a face mask. The ones I'm using currently are from the Avon Planet Spa Face Mask Gift Set which comes with three different types of masks, all in little individual sachets. With face masks, I often find that sachets contain too much product, but these contain just the right amount. You get the Mediterranean Olive Oil Hydrating Face Mask, Japanese Sake and Rice Smoothing Face Mask and the Dead Sea Minerals Facial Mud Mask. My favourite is the mud mask as it just leaves my face feeling so clean. I'll put one onto a freshly cleansed face and even though it’s really thick, it dries in about five minutes. To remove it I use a wet flannel and then give my face a clean with the Liz Earle to make sure that I've removed all of the product. This is a fun, inexpensive set to try if you're looking to try out a few different face masks. 

So there you have it – my current skincare routine! I'm pretty happy with it right now, but if you have any product recommendations for me, please let me know!

Lucy x

The Trendy Chick Guest Post - Round Sunglasses

I am on holiday from 17th August until 24th August so I have arranged for some guest posts from some fabulous bloggers. First up is Scarlett with a fashion post. She is from America so the prices are in dollars. I have used a converter to find approximate conversions in pounds. I hope you enjoy this post.

Rachel x

Hey! My name is Scarlett and I blog over at The Trendy Chick! Today, I am going to talk about a trend that we have seen a lot of during summer 2013, and that is circle sunglasses. Everyone has a different opinion on them, but if you are willing to try a pair, I am going to show you my favourites! 

This first pair are from Shop Sosie. They are only $16 (approx £10) too! If you are looking for a pair of simple black round sunnies, these are for you! 

If you are looking for wire circle sunglasses, then checkout this pair from Forever 21! They are only $7.80 (approx £5), and I love the lenses!

If you enjoy adding color to your outfits, check out this pair from Forever 21! They are $5.80 (approx £4), and will brighten up any day!

Now if you are into the ombre trend, then adding these circle sunglasses to your closet will be perfect! They are $7.80 (approx £5) from Forever 21. 

If you want a pair with a little extra spice on them, check out these Prada Inspired Baroque Sunglasses from HelloFab! They are only $9 (approx £6), and come in many different colors!

If you like red, you will love these sunglasses! They are from Asos, and around $20 (approx £13).

Lastly, if you can pull off nude accessories, then this pair from Asos are a good choice. Plus, they are around $17 (approx £11)!

Tell me if you like circle sunglasses in the comments and which one is your favorite! Don't forget to check out my Pinterest board for more sunglasses inspiration. I would also love it if you would stop by my blog and say hi sometime! :) 

xo, Scarlett