Fabulous Internship: Week Two

Time is speeding by this year! Last week was my second and final week of interning and it's gone so quickly, but I suppose they do say that time flies when you're having fun ;) 

The week started off better than last as I didn't get lost! It had cooled down a bit on the tubes which made life seem a bit more bearable. There were four of us interns this week so a very busy and crowded fashion department! Mainly we were working on tackling the huuuuuge pile of returns which we successfully got down! I never thought I'd be so happy to see the corner of a room. Not just that but I was contacting PR companies checking availability and prices. 

One of the other girls Lola went on a menswear shoot this week and it looked so exciting so it was lovely to see all the pictures she took and to hear about a completely different shoot compared to the one that I went on. 

There were points during the week, especially Thursday, where I did feel stuck in the cupboard and like we were being forgotten about but then I remembered that everybody and I mean EVERYBODY starts in the cupboard! You've gotta do the grunt work and it means that when you get higher up you understand all the mechanics of the department because you started at the bottom.

You've gotta be memorable, hard working and a force of fucking nature to get out on that desk. 

By Friday I was feeling good but sad to leave, I felt like I'd hit my stride and knew what I was doing as soon as it was time to say goodbye! Everyone was so lovely and thankful when saying goodbye which really helped me feel appreciated :)

To say goodbye I got some cupcakes and a card which went down a treat and I even got an Instagram picture and an amazing goody bag.

Now that's what I really wanted to talk about, the goody bag. It was like the mother of all goody bags...

It included: Joico Shampoo and Conditioner, Famous Dave's Tan and Tone fake tan, Ciate nail kit, Nars eyeshadow brush, HD Brows Brow Beater, Carmex Moisture plus lip balm, Boots Botanics BB cream, Loreal lipgloss, Make Up Store eyeliner aaaaaaand Escada Elixir perfume! 

Everything I've used so far has been great, I haven't had the chance to use the nail kit which I'm really excited about so I'll post a review soon :)

Is it just me or is everything better when it's free?

:) xoxo

Prairie Charms: Project Blogger.

Prairie Charms? Project Blogger? What's all this?! Prairie Charms is an online accessories boutique and what makes them even more special is that absolutely everything is handmade. They specialise in cute, girly pieces with new and different items added all the time! As part of their 'Project Blogger' Prairie Charms sent me a few bits and I really do love them!

Firstly, I'm a sucker for nice packaging so when this gorgeous gold parcel came through the letter box I was like a little girl on Christmas morning. Already going well before I'd even opened it! I just really loved all the attention to detail, I think it makes customers feel like time and effort has gone into every aspect of their order rather than shoving stuff in a padded envelop! 

I ordered a few bits but I'll just share my favourites with you :) First there was the Millie Wrap in a mustard colour, I really liked the colour against my skin tone and the bracelet had a nice casual, beachy kind of feel to it. Definitely a summer piece! Lovely colour and really well made, all in all I am a happy bunny!

The other piece I ordered was the Lainey Bunting necklace, not something I'd usually go for but again I was pretty chuffed with this! I would normally go for a shorter chain for a necklace of this design but I think it really works a bit longer, nice with pretty much any colour! 

Prairie Charms is definitely one to keep your eye on, especially if you like your accessories a bit more unique and not only that but 10% of the profits go toward Great Ormond Street Hospital :)

I've been a very bad and very busy blogger the last couple of weeks but I will be posting much more soon ;)

oxox :) 

Fabulous Internship: Week One

Lots and lots of clothes, outfits, breakfast and my mantra for the week!

The past week I have, for all intents and purposes, been a fashion assistant at the Sun on Sundays weekly magazine Fabulous so here's a little bit about what I got up to! 

Firstly, working in fashion is not pure hell for those starting out, it isn't the Devil Wears Prada and you don't get to keep the clothes. Sigh. Everyone was really lovely and willing to help, lucky I've been one of three interns this week so we've shared the workload. 

I didn't have the best start in the world because of course I was late! For the first time my iPhone failed me, but anyway, I arrived very hot and flustered... Not a good look. To be completely honest at first I thought that I was going to hate it, I felt a little claustrophobic stuck in the cupboard. BUT after a couple of days and lots of hard work tackling the giant pile of returns I started being asked to more and more and it just got better and better! 

I was even asked to go on a shoot on Thursday which was aaaaamazing! The theme was 80's and dynasty inspired with loads of embellishment and sparkles, basically a magpie like me's dream come true. 

On the shoot I laid out all of the extra jewellery and accessories, steamed the clothes, fetched teas and helped our cover star in and out of her outfits. I was also asked to be the model for the test shots for the lighting which was mortifying! That's when you know that maybe you're a little too helpful... We also had a great buffet lunch, loads of yummy salads and pastries. 

An extra plus was an early finish and a free hair perfume shine spray from the lovely hairstylist. All in all a brilliant day and I'm so grateful for the opportunity from the fashion team. 

Other than that my week consisted of;

Tackling a whole lot of returns

Fetching post (with a lot of banter with the mail room guys) up to three times a day

Writing up the credits for a still life shoot (very important!)

Making teas, something I excel at if I do say so myself ;)

Lots of coffee

Pret breakfasts 

And lots and lots of time spent snoozing on the train!

I had an amazing first week and it's really given me the drive to work my little bum off next year, bring on graduation!

Also don't forget to follow me on Twitter and Instagram!

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:) oxox

The hair is the richest ornament of women; Moroccan Oil Treatment Kit Review.

I think it's true for every girl out there that her hair is VERY important. Nothing can make or break your day like your tresses behaving or misbehaving themselves. I recently spotted a Moroccan oil treatment kit for an amazing £9.99 from Wowcher and I just couldn't resist!

I use a lot of heat when styling my hair, I'm constantly straightening or curling it! I have naturally curly/ frizzy/ ANNOYING hair so I'm always on the hunt for nourishing conditioners and hair products and this didn't disappoint. 

The kit included, a Moisture Repair shampoo, conditioner and hair treatment oil. Firstly it smells delicious! The shampoo is thinner than usual which took some getting used to but it left my hair feeling really fresh and clean. I found that the conditioner was best applied little by little, I have really dry ends so I focused on those and let the conditioner do its thing for about five minutes, silky smooth goodness! 

Now onto the best bit, the treatment oil. The idea of putting oil onto my hair just after washing it seemed a bit strange at first but this was surprisingly light and left my hair feeling super soft and manageable (at last!). 

I'd definitely recommend this kit but if you're strapped for cash (this normally retails at around £30) just go for the treatment oil as there are so many available and it's diviiiiine! 

On a different note, I start a two week internship at Fabulous Magazine on Monday so I'll be posting about that lots!!! Big big thank you to my friend Louisa over at www.fashionfumblings.com! 

:) xoxo

She Eats, She Wears, He cooks: Surf 'n' Turf

I've decided to do something a little different with a guest post by my lovely boyfriend. As I'm a vegetarian and he's a big meat eater I figured I'd balance out my blog a little :) He's a great cook so enjoy! 

 :) xoxo

Surf 'n' Turf. Unison of land and sea on a plate. Every meat eaters dream - well mine at least. Chowing down on a a large tuna steak smothered in the salty goodness that is bacon. I’m no good with recipes, I usually make it up as I go along so I usually combine some unorthodox components. Most likely a combination of what I have in the fridge and cupboards all piled together onto round china. 

Most recently a cod fillet slow baked on a bed of bacon - unsmoked, however smoked adds a further depth of flavour - along with a steak medallion. Fried potatoes to replace chips (a personal favourite).

Take your potatoes stab them several times with a sharp knife, cook in the microwave for around ten minutes for medium sized ‘taters. Once cooked, watch your fingers and cut into slices to your preferred thickness and fry gently in a pan with a hearty wedge of butter.

For your garnish or a side of sorts, I’m usually a touch naughty and go with a cream sauce with fried mushrooms and onion - depending on the mood either spring or good ol’ regular. Fry up your ‘veg’, the term veg held very loosely, season to taste. I find adding a squeeze of lemon juice adds that little bit extra. Then turn the heat down, add your cream and allow to simmer for a while. Trick is to not let it reduce too much as it tends to get a little heavy, just remember to taste often.

On to the most important part - the meat! I prefer to cook both meats separately as they tend to cook better. As an example; back to the central theme of my ramblings - bacon. I prefer my bacon slow cooked to a crisp, and my fish baked with the exception of tuna steaks of which there is no other way but to flash fry dry on a griddle pan.

That’s all folks!

Primark Autumn/ Winter 2013 Collection

I am a sucker for a deal and where else is better for a bargain than Primark? 

Primark is a British institution, a high street staple, the place to go if you're on a budget and on the hunt for cheap basics. But Primark is growing up with its grungy, super cool, sophisticated and on trend A/W collection. Long gone are the days of 'disposable fashion'.

The collection is much more designer-led than previous seasons and oozes style, with a perfect mix of sharp and soft silhouettes. Great tailoring, must have heels, casual dresses, knitwear and winter coats, there's something for everyone! 

What's more the mix of winter plaid, muted hues, soft floral shades and burgundy's are to die for. 

With this collection Primark is fast becoming a real threat to high street giants Zara, Topshop and Dorothy Perkins. 

Here are some of my favourite pieces from the new collection (I wish I could buy it all!);

 

I am absolutely head over heels in love with this black and red dress, teamed with the peep toe boots and I'm sold! I also love the collarless coats and fur detailing.

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The new collection is already in stores so, despite the heatwave, hurry before it's all gone. Primark have also finally taken the plunge and are now on ASOS for a limited time only, all the more reason get your online shop on!

What are your favourite pieces?

:) xoxo