Lana Del Rey for H&M collection revealed

Back in July it was announced that Lana Del Rey would be face the Autumn/Winter campaign for H&M, which I mentioned in this post. The images show the singer wearing some of the collection from angora knits, tweed and a distinctive 60’s feel to the look, (which is a big trend for A/W) which Lana carries perfectly.

Here is a selection of my favourites from the collection. 

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NOTD - Glitter Gradient

I have had my attempts at trying to create intricate, pretty nail art and I have come to the conclusion that I am not very good at it! So for now I'm sticking to doing the basic stuff that is really easy to do, doesn't take a lot of time or make any mess. I love painting my nails and today I did a glitter gradient on my nails.

I started by using Sally Hansen Hard as Nails in Sweet Pea #61. This is the one I got from Poundland and is very similar to Barry M’s Peach Melba but it does need 2-3 coats.

After this I simply added Mavala in Pink Diamond #215 heavily on the tips and dragging parts up the nail.

I then added Kiko top coat nail lacquer for a glossy finish.

Very simple but very pretty!

Lee Stafford hair care review

I have recently bought a few Lee Stafford hair care products and thought it would be a good time to review them. I am a fan of Lee Stafford and have always been pleased with the products I have bought. I find the range has something a bit different and I like their packaging, although the names are a bit of a mouthful. So here is what I have.

Treatment for hair that never grows past a certain length £ 7.99 (200ml)

I had heard a lot about this product before buying it and was intrigued as to whether it would work.

It claims that it “Improves follicle health which in turn increases the ability of the hair to anchor to the scalp” and“Improves volume and feel of the hair.” I have now had this for a couple of months and I use it about once every 10 days. You have to take an egg sized amount, although I sometimes think that is too much but I do have quite fine hair. You then cover hair from roots to ends and leave it on for 5 minutes after shampooing.

Likes:

Gives hair good moisture and condition

Smells great

Improves hair strength

Verdict:

I am unsure whether it actually makes your hair grow longer, seen as you have to use it over a period of time and your hair will naturally grow in that time anyway. But it is a good product to improve strength of hair and condition. Be careful not to use too much for your hair or too often as it can make hair become greasy.

Would I buy again?

I think I would, but for the fact that it is a really good conditioning treatment for the hair rather than making it grow longer. However it may have just not made much of a difference on the length of my hair and may work well for others.

I hate my hair the day it’s washed solution spray £6.19 (200ml)

I bought this for the obvious reason that I don’t like my hair the day it’s washed. I find it goes a bit too fluffy and you can really notice the flyaways. No matter how many times I straighten it this still happens so I bought this product in the hope it would cure my problem. To apply you just spray it all over freshly washed hair and dry as usual. I have been using this every time I blow dry my hair for the last few weeks.

Likes:

I does tame frizz and has stopped my hair from getting static

It’s very easy to use

Verdict:

I do really like this and do think it makes a difference. I have quite naturally straight hair and I’d imagine if you have frizzy or curly hair it will work wonders too! It also smells nice and is very light on the hair and does not weigh it down.

Would I buy it again?

Yes, but I won’t need to for a while as I have only used a ¼ so worth the money.

Sun Kissed Lightening Spray £7.99 (100ml)

I came across this when browsing in boots and immediately picked it up. I had my hair done at a different hairdressers and really wasn’t pleased with what he had done. Why do hairdressers never seem to get it how you want it? I will be going back to my usual next time! Basically I didn’t want a bright blonde on my roots but wanted something that would blend my natural colour to my already light blonde hair. I don’t think he left the colour in for long enough because you could hardly see a difference. Anyway, I picked this up thinking it might lighten my roots, and I am so pleased I got it!

You can use this product on your roots, all over or to ombre your hair. You just spray on to towel dried hair carefully choosing where you want it. It contains Hydrogen Peroxide so be careful and also it does say not to use this on chemically treated hair, which I didn’t see until after I first used it. But for my roots it was fine. It does not show straight away so don’t expect to see it once dried. But if you use it 3-4 times (I did it every other wash) you will soon see a difference.

Likes:

This is great for blondes who hate the sign of roots coming through and want to use something to hide it.

Easy to use

Good price

Verdict:

I love this and I am really impressed that it worked! This will last a long while as well because you won’t always be using it. I would say depending on your hair colour it will give more of a golden/honey tone than bleach blond but it still looks great.

Would I buy again?

Yes!

Boots are currently doing 3 for £12 on the Lee Stafford range here which is a great deal!

The Kardashian Kollection at Dorothy Perkins

It was announced yesterday that the Kardashian sisters are launching their clothing line this autumn at Dorothy Perkins. The Kardashian Kollection, which has had massive success in the US, exclusively to Sears will now head over-seas and will be stocked in 250 Dorothy Perkins stores. The range will have over 100 pieces and launch in November just in time for Christmas. At first I wouldn’t have thought Dorothy Perkins as the shop to sell the collection (I usually think of it as being for older women), although I do sometimes shop there myself. However, when seeing their previous US collections, I can see why the range is suited to this store, although I am not sure they have the demographic completely right. Of course it is none other than one of Sir Phillip Green’s fashion brands chosen out of his Arcadia Group selection, Miss Selfridge, Wallis, Topshop and Evans.

A/W 12 US Collection for SEARS 
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I knew that is was only a matter of time before the Kardashian’s would bring their clothing line to the UK and seeing tweets between the sister’s the other night, my first thought was that they were hinting about their collection in the UK.

I know these girls get a bit of stick for their reality TV show and various other things but I actually like them. They have always been interested in the business of fashion with their own boutique from 2006 so I think it is good they are offering affordable fashion to the public. Of course they are fashion icons to many people so I am sure their clothing line will spark a lot of attention when it hits the stores!

What do you think about Dorothy Perkins being the chosen store for the clothing collection? Do you think it would have been better suited to somewhere else?