Wednesday Want - VALENTINES

This Wednesday is based around wait for it, VALENTINES! And whether I get the date I am dreaming of or not, I am wanting a new outfit to celebrate (or console my broken soul! haha)  Single girls may claim  to despise the day but if were lucky enough to get brought a drink by the hot guy at the bar or even get asked on that date, we ALL get the butterflies.

I've put together these outfits to inspire you for the day of love whether you are out with your girls hoping to catch someones eye or on the date of your dreams. My favourite high street stores have got it down for coffee dates, casual drinks or a full on dinner date. These outfits aim to get you noticed and feel on top of the world so lets get shopping!

All these ideas are about colour. This year there is no time to hide behind your little black dress,  its about feeling confident, beautiful and making heads turn.

The first outfit is laid back and casual. Day dates are hard when its this cold but I think these shades of red will help you get in the mood for Valentines. My second outfit is definitely my favourite: girly but brave. This could easily could be worn for day time too by throwing on a lightweight jumper, tights and a delicate scarf. If the pink is just a bit too much you could always opt for a black cami but I think the pink brings out the colour of the skirt and will be a breath of fresh air for your date.

White Princess is also wearable for your drinks date if you are not brave enough for a skirt. I love the crystal cream and whites as they add a bit of sparkle and the light coloured jeans are feminine and ideal for s/s. The string bag teamed with the flats is a great way to keep the outfit casual and maybe the perfect items for a getaway if things go terribly wrong...

Lady in red is bold and beautiful. I avoided teaming it with black and introduced a cream which softens the bold red. With these simple rings the dress does the talking making it a delicate delightful outfit. I really encourage people to try injecting a bright bold colour such as red, even if its some glossy heels as this can give a great boost of confidence and will definitely make sure you are a date to remember. Finally if you need something a little darker, a bit grungier this Miss Selfridge dress is perfect striking the perfect balance between safe and sexy. Picking up on the turquoise and teal pattern these shoes will make sure your date is looking at you top to toe. You could always swap these for some plain black heels and the outfit would still look fab but be brave, go for the brights!

Valentines Outfits by katie-constable on polyvore.com

Has anyone got any plans for Valentines? Just remember, it doesn't always have to about dating tomorrow: going out with your girls, having drinks and feeling fabulous with the people you love is just as exciting as dating. Whatever your plans are.... HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

Legging love affair

Winter demands thick layers, warmth and comfort and this winter gone I turned to leggings. Nothing feels better than having that release from denim and pulling on some light, soft to the skin jersey. It is fair to say with this dodgy weather Winter is lasting longer than expected and this means my wardrobe needed expanding to accommodate for my legging love affair.


I am not a bum barer type of girl (where you can pants through leggings, yuk!) so I was looking for something longer that looked smart yet trendy.

I managed to grab this dress from River Island  in the sale a few months ago which was amazing as I saw and loved this when it was full price. They only had a 6 left, which I brought, a little hopeful but Hurrah! It does fit. Maybe a little tight but IT FITS and that is all that matters. You could probably get away with wearing this with tights but as it comes quite short at the front I felt leggings were more suited, got to love a legging.

'They're Real' Benefit mascara Review

In attempt to shake up my make up brand I splurged out on this Benefit mascara. I normally stick to cheap sticks such as Max Factor or Rimmel but after being impressed with the Benefit's Bad Lash mascara I decided it was time to invest in my make up bag.

When I saw this in the shop they had images showing a before and after effect. I was pretty impressed with what I saw and decided to try it myself. I can safely say this mascara is the best I have tried to date. Whether that is just from taking a few steps up the label ladder I am not entirely sure but this product does a great job in elongating my lashes. I wouldn't say it thickened out your lashes but it definitely makes a noticeable difference without being too over powering. They look real, just as the bottle says.

The product is tough to remove, seeming quite thick but actually it doesn't feel heavy at all on the eyes. I decided to show my before and after so you can see the dramatic effects.

Before - no mascara.

After - WITH Benefit 'They're real' mascara.

£18.50 was quite a jump in price point for me compared to my £5-8 mascaras but with these results, I am quite happy to pay the price and highly recommend it as a must for your make up bag. Has anyone else tried it or got any other brands to recommend?

xxx