Author: JoannaLovesStyle

It should be getting warmer and my summer holiday has been booked, so now’s the time to buy a nice beach dress (right?) I have been looking for a nice cream boho off the shoulder style dress for a while now, but they have all been a little too short. I tried this one on from Primark and was surprised at how lovely it was, it certainly didn’t look £13 that’s for sure. It has a tiered effect with little straps, and an elasticated off the shoulder detail with flared sleeves just below the elbow. It also has an underskirt so its not see through. I think this looks great with flat sliders for a daytime look like the ones I’m wearing, or some gold or even red wedge espadrilles for a smarter night time look on holiday. I really love this, its floaty and easy to pull on, you do need to size down though as it comes up big. I have included a few more photos and some links below.

RIVER ISLAND Gold chain tropical envelope clutch £20. (bought in the Newcastle store)This tropical print one is not on their website but here is the link for the leopard print one  https://www.riverisland.com/women/bags–purses/cross-body-bags/beige-leopard-print-envelope-chain-bag-699921

You can see the detail on the sleeve its very pretty

Black studded sliders from RIVER ISLAND £32 These are so comfy and look really stylish https://www.riverisland.com/women/shoes–boots/sandals/black-cross-strap-stud-sliders-694713

This photo shows the tiered detail and the sleeve detail the best, it really is a lovely dress and its a great price too, even if you only wear it on holiday its worth the money.

Hopefully your local Primark will have one in your size!

Happy shopping, Joanna x

Red, Black and Gold.. three of my favourite colours in one outfit. This red pleated skirt is such a lovely silky material and the red is a really bright pinky red which I love. Its also a great length as it just covers your knees. This skirt is from H&M and is £17.99 http://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0478156002.html#Red

This black Badasss tee from Harls & Ted looks great with the red skirt it really sets the colour off. Good quality tee and a fun slogan too. Available from http://harlsandted.com/products/badass-mother-tee for £19.99

These River Island black studded sliders are so comfy and look really stylish, they really stand out with the red skirt and are £32 https://www.riverisland.com/women/shoes–boots/sandals/black-cross-strap-stud-sliders-694713

This black and gold bag is a great lightweight cross body, the flash of gold and the initials really set it off and makes it personal too. Paint your toes red for that extra flash of red with the sliders. I love this outfit its one of my faves! Bag available at https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/509911233/cross-body-bagmetallic?ref=shop_home_active_10

Hope you liked my outfit today, it was nice to get a skirt on for a change!

Have a lovely evening, Joanna x

If you follow my Instagram you will know that I used to live in Paris and I always like to go back and visit every now and then.

I went back to Paris for bank holiday weekend with my family and my parents. We decided to go last summer when the BBC series Versailles started, my mum and I got a little excited and booked a hotel in Versailles right next to the Chateau De Versailles. I have been to the Palace twice already but I don’t think I could ever get bored of visiting this magnificent place.

Below is a brief description about the Palace. (all photos are my own)

The Palace of Versailles has been listed as a World Heritage Site for 30 years and is one of the greatest achievements in French 17^th century art. Louis XIII’s old hunting pavilion was transformed and extended by his son, Louis XIV, when he installed the court and government there in 1682 (link is external). A succession of kings continued to embellish the Palace up until the French Revolution.

I had an amazing time and it was lovely to spend some quality time with my parents. I hope you enjoyed my photos.

Have a lovely evening, Joanna x

If you saw my Instagram post yesterday you would know that I had a lovely experience at the Armani Beauty counter in House of Fraser. I was invited to have a full makeover by the lovely Claudia, she immediately made me feel relaxed and at ease. She talked me through every product she was using and made sure she used the right products for my skin type.

Claudia started by taking off my makeup using the Giorgio Armani cleansing range. The products used are listed below:

Mineral Cleansing Milk £35 and Eye make-up remover £23

Then she used the Luminessence Bright Primer Essence-in-lotion which felt amazing on my skin. The product is below:

Luminessence Bright Primer Essence-in-lotion £67

Claudia then applied Luminous Silk Foundation in 3.5, this gave a great coverage but didn’t feel heavy at all. This was applied using the Designer brush and Blender brush. Product details below:

Luminous Silk Foundation £40

Claudia then applied the High Precision Retouch in number 3 applied with the Concealer brush. She then applied the Luminous Silk Compact Loose Powder in 01 with their Face Brush. Product details below:

High Precision Retouch £28 Luminous Silk Loose Powder £33

Bronzer was then applied using Sun Fabric in 400 using the Sculpting Brush. Product below:

Sun Fabric Bronzer in 400 £50

Cheek fabric blusher was then applied using the Blush Brush. Product below:

Cheek Fabric in 506 £35

We then moved onto the eyes where Claudia used the Eyes To Kill Classico and the Eyes To Kill Intense number 8. Sunset Cruise collection palette. Product details below:

Cruise Collection Sunset and Sunrise palettes used as eyeshadow and bronzer.

Eyes To Kill Classico £28 and Eyes To Kill Intense £28

My brows were defined using the High Precision Brow pencil in 01. Product below:

Brow pencil £25

A lovely silky lipstick and lip liner was applied using the Smooth Silk Lip Liner in 9 and Rouge D’armani lipstick in 501 peony. Product details below:

Lip Pencil £19 and lipstick £28

The whole look was then finished of with the Prima Finishing Spray which holds your make-up in place. Product below:

Finishing spray £30

My finished look was perfect with a lovely smoky eye that wasn’t too heavy for an everyday look. If you are local to the House of Fraser Metrocentre then please pop in to see Claudia.

All products can be found via this link  https://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/beauty/makeup/giorgio-armani/01.100.0.0033933373.0.0.pl

Have a lovely evening, Joanna x

I came across this gorgeous boutique through Instagram and couldn’t believe it was only 20 minutes away from where I live!

Eleven Boutique is a fashion and lifestyle boutique which opened in November 2014 and is located in the old village in Cramlington, Northumberland. The boutique is light and welcoming and has 2 spacious fitting rooms. The staff immediately make you feel welcome and offer great fashion and outfit inspiration. They stock a great range of clothing, footwear and accessories with stylish on trend brands including, ICHI, Silvian Heach, A Postcard from Brighton, Mos Mosh, NU Denmark, Black Lily, B.Young and Saint Tropez. They also stock local brands Tutti & Co and Rose Mae Jewellery.

They are also launching homeware which will form part of their Eleven Living range, including candles, and I know we all love a nice candle.

If you cant get to Eleven Boutique that’s not a problem as they deliver nationwide and offer free delivery too! Checkout their Instagram page (elevenboutiquenorthumberland) for outfit inspiration.

You can call or email Sally Oliver on 01670737332/info@elevenboutique.co.uk

I have posted a few photos of some of the gorgeous pieces they have in at the moment.

Black chiffon dress available now by NU Denmark. Black slip worn underneath (MODELS OWN)

Gorgeous blue culottes suit by Silvian Heach dressed down with trainers and leather jacket.

Or dress it up for a night out with heels.

This cute t-shirt from Saint Tropez with strap detail, great with black jeans and espadrilles.

I love these trousers by NU Denmark they are so comfy and look perfect with just a plain tee and trainers to set them off.

Gorgeous black tee with white heart by A Postcard from Brighton, perfect with blue jeans and white trainers

Lots of beautiful pieces to wear for spring/summer including this stunning dress below which is a beautiful colour and flattering shape, perfect for an upcoming event and you want to make an entrance.

If you live local then please pop in you wont be disappointed.

Have a lovely evening, Joanna x

 

Floral and tulle skirts are all over the high street for spring/summer and I was a little scared of them at first, I suppose I just wasn’t sure how to wear them maybe feeling a little bit too overdressed for daytime. However having tried a few on and styling it differently with trainers or flats, I actually love them and I have to stop myself from buying too many. This one above I did wear with high heels for a night out, but also looked great dressed down with white trainers too. This floral net skirt was only £10 from Primark but looks way more expensive, in fact River Island have an identical one in at the minute which is 3 times that price!

I’m going to link my favourites below with the price, and tell you what I think would look good with them too.

Black floral print ruffle hem skirt £38. I would wear this with black flat slip-ons and a plain black tee to dress it down a little, this would also look good with a white vest and white trainers.  http://www.riverisland.com/women/skirts/maxi-skirts/black-floral-print-ruffle-hem-wrap-maxi-skirt-698137

White floral print frill midi skirt £36. I love how they have styled this here with the denim jacket and white pumps it looks perfect, such a pretty skirt that can also be dressed up for a special occasion.  http://www.riverisland.com/women/skirts/midi-skirts/white-floral-print-frill-midi-skirt-703864

White floral hanky hem skirt £19.99. This is gorgeous and I think this one is best dressed up a little bit, some gold flat gladiator sandals with a blush pink V-neck tee would look great.  http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/skirts/white-floral-print-hanky-hem-skirt-_531188019

Black floral print midi skater skirt £27.99. Love this skirt and its such a good price too. Style this with black sandals and a black or pink cami for holiday.  http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/skirts/black-floral-print-midi-skater-skirt-_509599809

Blue stripe floral tie waist midi skirt £35.00. I love this styled with a block heel sandal and an off the shoulder bardot top just like the photo, this is such a pretty look for summer days.  http://www.riverisland.com/women/skirts/midi-skirts/blue-stripe-floral-print-tie-waist-midi-skirt-701642

Asos midi skirt in satin print £38.00. This looks great with the black high heels, but I think would look stylish with a pair of black trainers and black t-shirt, great skirt for dressing up or down. Available through http://www.asos.com/?hrd=1

Glamorous maxi skirt with split £28.00. This will look great with trainers, t-shirt and denim jacket for a casual daytime look. I also love the neutral ankle boots with it too for a more dressed up look.  Available from http://www.asos.com/?hrd=1

Pleated midi skirt £49.99. This is not floral print but I just love the colour, I think this would look great with silver sandals and a white bardot top  http://shop.mango.com/GB/p0/woman/clothing/skirts/midi/pleated-midi-skirt?id=83063056_53&n=1&s=prendas.faldas

Black floral print midi skirt £35.99. I would definitely dress this one up with black high heeled court shoes and a lace fitted top. This is a gorgeous skirt and well worth the money  http://shop.mango.com/GB/p0/woman/clothing/skirts/midi/fluted-hem-skirt?id=83053611_87&n=1&s=prendas.faldas

I hope you like my skirt choices tonight, wishing you a lovely evening.

Joanna x

 

 

 

 

 

The holiday season will soon be upon us and I know I always panic at the last minute about what to take on holiday. I always end up taking too much and wearing the same thing over and over again. I thought I would have a little browse of the internet and see what beach/holiday dresses stood out.

I bought a couple and I’m going to put them away for my summer holiday, as I usually see something I like and then leave it until nearer the time, then I’m too late, they’ve gone. I have posted a couple of the photographs from my insta stories too, just for a change.

The tropical print dress above is from Mango and its a great price of £15.99 this is so good for holiday as its really easy to pull on and could be worn day or night, it also comes in 3 other colours. The link for this dress is below  http://shop.mango.com/GB/p0/woman/clothing/dresses/short/off-shoulder-dress?id=81095581_05&n=1&s=prendas.vestidos

This little spotty number is one of my favourites, its cute and floaty and perfect with flat sandals on an evening, this dress is £17.99 I couldn’t find this dress online I think its just new in, so keep checking.

This little black number was an absolute bargain, it was £7 on the ticket and when I got to the till it was £3.19! I will probably wear this to the beach with a black bikini underneath and flip flops. The link for this dress is here  http://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0430201001.html#Black

This maxi dress is an ideal dress for the pool, easy to throw on, light and airy and a great colour. This dress is available from Primark stores swimwear and beachwear section.

This is another Primark beach dress ideal for pool or beach, team this with espadrilles, a straw bag and a big sun hat. Available from Primark stores for £12.00  https://www.primark.com/en/product/white-embroidered-kaftan,R35397151145007

You cant beat M&S for a good holiday dress, especially this one. Its a really silky cotton with lace detail, its a little bit more expensive at £39.50 but you can definitely feel the quality in the material. This dress is available in Marks and Spencer stores.

I just love the colour of this green dress from Mango, I can see this with gold accessories for a night out at the beach bar, its £35.99 and you can shop this from the link here  http://shop.mango.com/GB/p0/woman/clothing/dresses/short/halter-neck-dress?id=81037571_47&n=1&s=prendas.vestidos

This is a beautiful kaftan dress from H&M for £29.99 I would wear this during the day for a nice lunch by the sea with flat gladiator sandals. You can shop this dress below  http://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0406252001.html#Natural white/Blue

This is a perfect evening dress for a warm night out, its £49.99 and it has an amazing embroidered peacock on the front of the dress. Shop with the link below  http://shop.mango.com/GB/p0/woman/clothing/dresses/long/embroidery-bead-dress?id=83085598_99&n=1&s=prendas.vestidos

Marks and Spencer tropical print high neck maxi dress £35.00 This would be a really good holiday dress, its long and floaty and has a gorgeous print too. Link below  http://www.marksandspencer.com/tropical-print-high-neck-maxi-dress/p/p22501677?image=SD_02_T52_6434_XT_X_EC_90&color=TEALMIX&prevPage=plp

I could have posted dresses all night, but I have to stop somewhere and there is champagne to be consumed!

Happy shopping 😉

Joanna xx

I love makeup, it has been part of my life since my early teens. I have always worn it, it is part of my morning routine and the only time I leave the house without it is when I’m going to the gym, and even then I usually pop on some mascara, it just opens my eyes and makes me feel better. I always try and make an effort when makeup and hair is concerned, but I do still stick to my old routines, I’m not someone who spends hours contouring with different palettes, I’m pretty old school. I like a good foundation, a good under eye brightener, a good bronzer/blusher, lipstick and mascara they are my every day tools.

Would you be shocked if I told you I do my own hair? I must have been to loads of hairdressers and asked for my hair to be done a certain way and I have yet to walk out of somewhere and be totally happy with the results. This is the colour I’m talking about not the cut, I always have my hair cut professionally, but I do the colour myself and I have always used L’Oréal Hair colorants. I really need to look after my hair with it being blonde so I do use a good shampoo and conditioner and a treatment every week (when I remember) Its definitely worth spending a little bit more money on good products and seeing results.

I have listed below all the products I use on a daily basis, including the hair treatment.

Mac Face and Body foundation £29.50 is so silky and light when applied its a lovely coverage not too heavy, I use colour c2   http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13847/32554/products/makeup/face/foundation/mac-studio-face-and-body-foundation-120-ml#/shade/N1

Benefit Dew The Hoola £24.50 is the bomb, I wear it mixed in with the foundation to give a natural glow its a must item for me  https://www.johnlewis.com/benefit-dew-the-hoola-liquid-bronzer/p2543295

Benefit Ooh La Lift £19.50 under eye brightener is one of my favourites from Benefit as it really does what it says, my eyes look so much better when I have applied this  https://www.johnlewis.com/benefit-ooh-la-lift-under-eye-brightening-boost/p113328

Benefit bronzer £24.50 this is the perfect bronzer for me it just gives the right amount of colour and its not sparkly which I don’t like  https://www.johnlewis.com/benefit-hoola-bronzer/p133185

Mac eyeshadow in Gesso £13.50 I have used this eyeshadow for years it instantly wakes my eyes up and makes them look brighter  http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13840/363/products/makeup/eyes/shadow/eye-shadow#/shade/Gesso

 

Dior Diorshow mascara £25.50 has to be one of the best in my opinion it just makes me look like I’m wearing false eyelashes!  https://www.johnlewis.com/dior-diorshow-mascara/p1913159?colour=Black 090

Mac Makeup Patent Polish Lip Pencil £18.00 is a great lipstick/gloss its really silky and easy to apply, my favourite colour is Hopelessly Devoted  http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13853/29745/products/makeup/lips/lipgloss/patent-polish-lip-pencil#/shade/Hopelessly_Devoted

Rosie for Autograph lipstick £14.00 in Lady Rose this is a good lipstick, it goes on lovely and stays on too, also very pretty packaging if you like that  http://www.marksandspencer.com/i-love-you-so-much-lipstick/p/p22445274?prevPage=srp&pdpredirect

Philip Kingsley Re-Moisturising shampoo and conditioner £18.00-£21.00 great duo together they are really worth it as I have dry hair and these two just do the job  https://www.johnlewis.com/philip-kingsley-re-moisturizing-conditioner-250ml/p84696

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer £30.00 150ml An excellent treatment for dry damaged/colour treated hair  https://www.johnlewis.com/philip-kingsley-elasticizer-150ml/p230430296

Hope you have enjoyed the sun today, wishing you a lovely evening, Joanna xx

 

 

I have been looking for the perfect gingham top for ages now. Ever since it came into fashion I must have tried on ten or more tops but none of them quite right, apart from a gingham shirt that I bought from Zara which had embroidery down the front, I had yet to find the one.

I wanted a plain gingham top that would look good with jeans and trainers, not too dressy. When I had a good look through Instagram there was a couple of nice ones, I really liked the topshop one on other people but wasn’t keen on the shape of the sleeves on me.

So when I walked into Primark and spotted this one, I was thrilled that this was a nice thin material not stiff like the others I have tried on, and because of the frill at the waist and the sleeves, it gives it more of shape that suits my body. The frill on the sleeve isn’t too big, and there is a lovely open back detail to this top too which I will show you in my other photos. I’ve paired this with my H&M jeans and Mango trainers, but this would also work well dressed up with black skinnies, a nice high heel and a red clutch for a night out.

I’ve included some more photos so you can see the detail at the back of the top. I might be wearing this a lot!

 

If you like my outfit you can click on the links below

Gingham top from  https://www.primark.com/en/homepage

Jeans from  http://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0443983001.html#Denim blue trashed

Trainers from  http://shop.mango.com/GB/p0/woman/accessories/shoes/sneakers/contrast-applique-sneakers?id=83020163_01&n=1&s=accesorios.zapatos

Have a lovely evening, Joanna xx

 

 

Summer is hopefully just around the corner, so I have started to get the spring/summer shoes out of the cupboards in hope that the sun is going to make an appearance. I mean I love wearing boots but when you’ve been wearing them for months its nice to get the feet out and into some pretty footwear so you can show off that lovely pedicure.

Espadrilles are probably one of the biggest shoe trends of summer with their versatility and easy style. There is a style for everyone, with a choice of flats, backless, heeled, ribbon ties or buckles. Whether they’re flat or wedged heel they just seem to go with everything. The photo above are of some wedge espadrilles I purchased in Dubai two years ago, I fell in love with the leopard print and now its all the fashion again they will definitely be coming out the their box and getting some air time now its a bit milder, and because they aren’t too high they are great for every day. They are probably my favourite holiday shoe as they aren’t too dressy but yet still look smart with dresses and shorts.

I have done a bit of internet browsing for you and found some of my favourite wedge heeled espadrilles and some flatties too, all linked below. Happy Shopping..

Marks and Spencer £19.50 available in red, navy and black  http://www.marksandspencer.com/wide-fit-wedge-closed-toe-espadrilles/p/p60093936?image=SD_01_T02_1124W_Y0_X_EC_90&color=BLACK&prevPage=plp

ASOS Glamourous gold wedge £32.00  http://www.asos.com/glamorous/glamorous-gold-wedge-espadrilles/prd/7254797?iid=7254797&clr=Gold&SearchQuery=gold wedges&pgesize=7&pge=0&totalstyles=7&gridsize=3&gridrow=1&gridcolumn=1

ASOS Tie leg espadrille £25.00  http://www.asos.com/asos/asos-juicier-tie-leg-espadrille-wedges/prd/7216640?iid=7216640&clr=Black&SearchQuery=black wedges&pgesize=28&pge=0&totalstyles=28&gridsize=3&gridrow=4&gridcolumn=1

ASOS Miss KG £38.00  http://www.asos.com/miss-kg/miss-kg-leonie-wedge-espadrille/prd/7251808?iid=7251808&clr=Whitepu&SearchQuery=KG Wedges&pgesize=2&pge=0&totalstyles=2&gridsize=3&gridrow=1&gridcolumn=1

Castaner washed canvas wedge £68.00  http://www.castaner.com/en-uk/carina-6-325-washed-canvas#92=1970

KG Snake print wedge £120.00  https://www.kurtgeiger.com/women/shoes/sandals/wedges/mimi-beige-other-leather-kg-kurt-geiger

ASOS Studded espadrille £18.00  http://www.asos.com/asos/asos-jinxie-studded-espadrilles/prd/7235648?iid=7235648&clr=Black&SearchQuery=asos espadrilles&pgesize=36&pge=0&totalstyles=141&gridsize=3&gridrow=10&gridcolumn=3

KG Navy suede espadrille £60.00  http://www.kurtgeiger.com/women/shoes/sandals/wedges/lea-navy-suedette-miss-kg

Castaner canvas wedges £68.00  http://www.castaner.com/en-uk/carina-6-600-classic-canvas#92=262

La Redoute £29.00  http://www.laredoute.co.uk/ppdp/prod-350050749.aspx?docid=210017#searchkeyword=espadrille

La Redoute £17.50 (sale)  http://www.laredoute.co.uk/ppdp/prod-350008118.aspx?docid=746616#searchkeyword=espadrille

La Redoute £48.30 (sale)  http://www.laredoute.co.uk/ppdp/prod-350027610.aspx?docid=221816#searchkeyword=espadrille

John Lewis leopard espadrille £75.00  https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-leola-leopard-two-part-espadrilles-multi/p3167104

Mint Velvet riley espadrille £79.00  https://www.johnlewis.com/mint-velvet-riley-espadrilles/p3180037?colour=Natural

Espadrilles pink £40.00  http://espadrille.co.uk/raspberry-pink-wedge-espadrilles-with-platform-444

Espadrilles cognac suede £90.00  http://espadrille.co.uk/low-wedge-espadrilles-with-ties-tan-556

Wishing you a lovely evening

Joanna xx