| Fall Trend Week | #7 Metallics!

My final Trend Week post! I have to say I am quite sad, because I have loved finding some lovely pieces for ou this week... OK.Metallics. Layers and layers of shiny, glistening fabric that are an amazement to the eye! Here we go, my final outfit...

White Shirt: £28, River Island http://www.riverisland.com/women/blouses--shirts/shirts/White-metal-trim-boxy-shirt-646931
Black Mini Leather Skirt: £55, Asos http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Mini-Skirt-in-Leather/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2908931&cid=2639&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=9999&sort=-1&clr=Black&affid=5571&WT.srch=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=
Green Fur Lied Parka: £39.99, Ark http://www.ark.co.uk/item/only/parka/only-green-lucca-fur-trim-parka/SC3?utm_source=google&utm_medium=merchant_centre&utm_campaign=gmc&gclid=CJSyipe0t7oCFS_KtAod5wcAlA
Metallic Wellington Boots: £53.40, The Outnet http://www.theoutnet.com/intl/product/383656?cm_mmc=ProductSearch-_-gb-_-Boots-_-Original&gclid=COysyYazt7oCFfHItAod32AAiw

| Fall Trend Week | #6 Designer

I apoligise in advance for this post,but in my case, this is the fun one. Its fun because I really could not afford any of this and I dont think many others could too- so for me its like a wishlist and if you know me, I am a weirdo who is obsessed with making lists about everything (my friends suffer... bad.). I love designer clothes because they come into two categories: plain and simple but chic, and so overly decorated that they are fit for a queen. I have put together TWO outfits that celebrate both of these ategories, so enjoy!

LOOK 1:

 

 

Open shoulder Jumper: £220, Acne http://shop.acnestudios.com/shop/women/knits/lotus-merino-dark-grey-melange.html

Print Trousers: £330, Hugo Boss http://store-uk.hugoboss.com/Viscose-composition-trousers-%27Toba%27/hbeu50250578,en_GB,pd.html&cgid=11600#!i%3D30%26color%3D960_Open-Miscellaneous

Black Heels: £490, Stella McCartney http://www.stellamccartney.com/gb/stella-mccartney/courts_cod44564896dn.html

Lambskin Flap Bag: £3,050, Chanel http://www.chanel.com/en_GB/fashion/products/handbags/g/s.lambskin-classic-flap-bag.13B.A58600Y0732696561.sto.ico.html

LOOK 2:

Sea Monster Dress: £525, Vivienne Westwood http://www.viviennewestwood.co.uk/shop/womenswear/dresses/sea-monster-falcon-dress-18061/

Metallic Heels: £474.94, Manolo Blahnik http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418049&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446642127&R=452483654339&P_name=Manolo+Blahnik&N=4294911160+306418049&bmUID=k7QLP0q

Fur Jacket: £320, Diesel http://www.diesel.com/apparel-female#!/9

| Beauty Review | L'oreal Telescopic Lash Mascara

This mascara... is really quite good! I use this mascara from L'oreal on a daily basis because of how well the mascara takes to brush. What I mean by this, is that it doesnt clump and the brush is sculpted to make sure the most mascara goes onto the prts of the brush that you apply to your inner and end lashes. Now, I have a real problem with my lashes, they just don't want to volumize! With this mascara, though, I have noticed that the problems that I did have, aren't a big issue anymore. Although, I still have to use an eyelash curler to give my lashes that extra umph (just telling you my daily eyelash crisis!). As most L'oreal products, you can find this mascara in almost any drugstore like Boots and they are priced at £10.99 each. For me, that is quite expensive, and although I really think it is great and does a great job, I am trying to find a cheaper substitute! Sure, maybe I might spend that much on a Lancome Hypnose mascara or a Stila Glamoureyes mascara but they are well known, well trusted brands and show consistently good things when it comes to mascara... A the end of the day, this mascara is great if you want to avoid clumps and get a good volume on your lashes, but if you are looking for a bargain, it might not be the best choice!
Do you have a favourite mascara? If you do, email me at: thencame.eve.email@gmail.com
Also be sure to tell me if you liked this post and want more!

| Fall Trend Week | #5 High Street

I know that all of the posts this week have included clothes and accessories from high street stores, but those posts were themed; I thought I would just do a high street one that wasn't! All of the clothes that I have picked out for you are clothes that I have walked past and and said 'ooooo' or 'ahhhhh' and tried to find enough pennies to buy them (although, unfortunately for me, pennies are never in my purse!). So here we go, FIVE fashion pieces that don't make an outfit but cerainly look fab!

Sweater Dress: £58, Urban Outfitters http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/cooperative-birdseye-sweater-dress/invt/5130425330546
Embroidered Organza Tee: £38, Topshop http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/clothing-427/tops-443/blouses-1759424/net-organza-embroidery-tee-2267304?refinements=category~[209729|208524]&bi=1&ps=20
Printed Shirt: £29.99, Zara http://www.zara.com/uk/en/woman/shirts-c269186.html
Leather Bag: £5, Republic http://www.usc.co.uk/soulcal-crossbody-coin-bag-704331?colcode=70433105
Acid Wash Skinny Jeans: £65, Religion http://www.asos.com/Religion/Religion-Wicked-Skinny-Jeans/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3279760&cid=1540&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Acid+wash

| Fall Trend Week | #4 Jewels and sparkly things!

Ok Ok, now don't think that I am going to tell you to plant your face in some glitter, because although that idea sounds like a fun one, I am not. Instead, I am going to get the cutest embellishments that have been put on clothes to make them pretty. Also, I decided that to get the best out of jewels and sequins, I would do a  formal evening-wear type outfit... Deep breath. Ooof (yes, because that the sound you make when you take a deep breath!). Here goes:

Where To Buy:

Blue Embellished Dress: Lipsy, £65 http://www.lipsy.co.uk/store/dresses/lipsy-embellished-shift-dress/product-is-DR07229_031
Black Patent Peep- Toe Shoes: Mango, £44.99 http://shop.mango.com/GB/p0/mango/shoes/patent-peep-toe-shoes/?id=13020085_02&n=1&s=zapatos&ident=0__1_0_1382638846974
Black Clutch Bag: BooHoo, £18 http://www.boohoo.com/restofworld/accessories/bags/icat/bags/new-in-accessories/lucy-box-clutch-bag/invt/azz46131
Gold Necklace: Accessorize, £10  http://uk.accessorize.com/view/product/uk_catalog/acc_2,acc_2.3/4822848100
Gold Bracelet: Accessorize, £14  http://uk.accessorize.com/view/product/uk_catalog/acc_2,acc_2.2/4840778100

| Fall Trend Week | #3 Green Glorious Green!

I love green in general. Although I think that colours in clothes are important, so I would not recommend bright greens this fall (unless you want to be noticed!), and instead go for the emeralds and the forest shades! Green can be put onto anything , like suede and fur, and with the right things, it can look amazing! (By the way, not all of these pieces will be green as I am still rolling with the outfit structure.)

Where To Buy:

Green Embellished Shorts- Topshop, £55 http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?searchTerm=green&storeId=12556&productId=12079242&urlRequestType=Base&categoryId=&langId=-1&productIdentifier=product&catalogId=33057

White Blouse- Zara, £29.99 http://www.zara.com/uk/en/woman/shirts/blouse-with-peter-pan-collar-c269186p1296261.html

Burgundy Boyfriend Cardigan- New Look, £17.99 http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/knitwear/burgundy-longline-knitted-cardigan_277113167

Black Buckle Platforms- Topshop, £58 http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/shoes-430/heels-458/liquorice-buckle-platforms-2322013?bi=41&ps=20

Mini Satchel- Jack Wills, £169 http://www.jackwills.com/en-gb/product/forstal-mini-satchel-10000239303

Also a little note, if you have any suggestions for anything that you want me to erite about like a review or lifestyle issue, email me at: thencame.eve.email@gmail.com!

| Fall Trend Week | #2 Best Budget Pieces

Ok, now I don't know about you, but I am really looking forward to this post! I love trying to find the cheapest buys and still feel happy with my outfit... So here they are, I have scoured the best budget stores, trying to find the perfect outfit for you this fall without having to spend a packet!

Where to buy:

Grey Shirt- Matalan, £12  http://www.matalan.co.uk/womens/shop-by-category/blouses-and-shirts/s2534168-c228/printed-denim-shirt

Cream Jumper- H&M, £24.99 http://www.hm.com/gb/product/17759?article=17759-B#cm_vc=SIMILAR_TO_PD

Dark Blue Skinny Jeans- H&M, £9.99 http://www.hm.com/gb/product/00983?article=00983-C

Tan Leather Chelsea Boots- Missguided, £29.99 http://www.missguided.co.uk/teleri-leather-metallic-detail-chelsea-boots-85052

Grey Eyelet Bag- Internacionale, £7 http://www.internacionale.com/bags+purses/grey-eyelet-detail-crossbody/invt/159700ggrey

Cream Skull Print Scarf- Internacionale, £6.99 http://www.internacionale.com/hats+scarves/cream-mini-skull-print-scarf/invt/159616ccream

| Fall Trend Week | #1 Tartan

Yes, of course! I love tartan with a passion and when I walked into Primark yesterday, I was amazingly overwhelmed by all the wonderful tones of tartan that were living in the store. So, I decided that tartan had to be included in this weeks themed post! Tartan, for me, reminds me of Scotland; that's good, considering my favourite place to go is Edinburgh!For a while, I have been building up my collection of tartan, my favourite pieces being my woollen tartan scarf from Edinburgh and a sleeveless tartan top from Topshop. Today, I have put together an eclectic mix of items to create a grunge/mod look:

Tartan top: Topshop, £30 Leather-look skirt: New Look, £16.99 Buckled biker boots: Miss Selfridge, £45 Gold heart necklace: Accessorize, £8

| SOS Week | I'm hungry...

Now ignore me because I am eating a pick n mix at this moment in time but today I am going to talk about eating healthily. Eating healthily is not just about eating horrible fatty foods, but also about hardly eating anything at all. You may think that skipping a meal or two will do wonders for your outsides, but it is actually really hurting your insides more than you could possibly know. That's the same for over eating fatty and sugary foods, apart from you may not like how you look on the outside.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. We all know that it isn't literal, but fruit and veg is important. It's alright if youre not really a fan, but you need to make sure that at least, you get some in each day. Personally, I like to put fruit such as raspberries and strawberries with creme fraiche and other creams, to be served a a desert. Raw carrots and cucumber are nice to eat with a salad that goes with a meal. If you did want something warmer, I cook roasted vegetables (peppers and red onion) with Ainsley Harriot Roasted Vegetable cous cous; this is one of my favourites for winter, it is especially nice if you don't fancy a hearty meal (or if your'e a vegetarian!).

Ok, so you know what to do to eat healthily, but you are still feeling hungry, even sometimes after having a banana and an apple and some grapes! Well, there are healthy snacks out there, just to keep you going untill dinner. My favourites include Go Ahead! snack bars and Nak'd fruit bars. The Go ahead! snack bars are great if you have a sweet tooth but not great if you are conscious of the calories and want to keep as much left for your main meals. However the Nak'd bars are a low calorie snack bar packed full of fibre and are very unusual; they are not for everyone as they taste very odd and I have let some of my friends sample them and they have not liked them at all! I love them very much and have a box full and different flavours hidden in a cupboard in my kitchen.

This is the last post in my | SOS Week |, I did a working week because of my busy schedule but be sure to expect some new posts tomorrow!

| SOS Week | Mirror, Why are you lying?

Lets get one thing straight. Its normal to hate your mirror, but hating it all the time is not too good. It's neither you or the mirror (unless its a skinny mirror, grrr) that's to blame for what you see, it is just who you are and you can't help it. Sure, you can change yourself in a million different ways, although some I would NOT recommend! I think that some of us just wish for things and expect them to happen over night; it doesn't matter how often you tell yourself it works, no enchantments will do the job!

When you stand in the bathroom in the morning, you will usually glance in the mirror to check out your morning face. For me, this is when I stare bad with a ridiculous look on my face and say: Why do I look like this? When this happens, people start to pin point out every little thing that is not super model worthy about your face. Maybe its your nose, or your forehead. It could even be a few blemishes and even your chin. For most people, something is never right with their face and let me tell you, it sticks in your head for the rest of your day! Before I go on and talk about makeup, I will say this: make up is not the be all and end all. I wear make up, partly because I like putting it on (a general thing between ladies) and partly because it makes me feel better, knowing that it is covering things up that I don't want people to see. SKINCARE should be your sole focus for getting nicer skin because if you have a rubbish skincare regime, then you will have lots of impurities. 

My skin isn't the best in the world but that is because I can get quite oily skin, but I definitely recommend for skincare essentials: a cleanser, toner and moisturiser. I don't use moisturiser too often because I find that sometimes it clogs up your pores but the other two I use religiously. In fact, the actual products I use are The Body Shop tea tree oil collection. I have a cleanser, toner, moisturiser, face mask and blemish brush. The cleansers job is to hydrate and bring out your pores. The toner attacks (not literally) your pores and bring forward and blemishes and the moisturiser keeps your face hydrated throughout the day/night, while also breaking down those blemishes. If you were to do this twice a day, seven times a week, you would get into the routine of good facial hygiene and soon the impurities will start to fade. The face mask has the job of a deep cleanse, and it leaves your face feeling really nice and soft. I would only recommend a once weekly routine for this though as it is quite harsh on your skin.

Ok, so you are cleansed, toned and are feeling better already but then the dreaded FULL LENGTH MIRROR appears before your eyes. There is bits of fat here and bits of fat there; you may also feel like you wished that you looked as though you had a bit more meat on you. I want to get this out in the open, never resort to any extreme diet because lets just say, you may get the intended affect on the outside, your insides will be UGLY! I have to admit, for a long time, I had felt as though I looked horrible in everything I wore and was always worried if people were looking at me but then I started doing little bits of fitness. They say (I don't know who 'they' are but oh well) it is really easy to get into fitness, and let me tell you that it is correct. I started running 5k at my local Parkrun event every Saturday (I will post a link down below) and I also started playing tennis. The thing is, you don't have to be brilliant at stuff like that to be fit and enjoy yourself, you just need to get on with it! Now around six months later, I feel so happy and energised and stuff like running and other sports have become part of my life that I really enjoy. So, when I look in that FULL LENGTH MIRROR, I do not feel half as bad.

Another thing that really works clothing that suits your figure and makes it look flattering. This rule also applies to very tall and very short women/man. For example, if you are very short, its probably not a good idea to wear vertically striped clothing and shop in the petite range and if your'e tall, then shop in the tall section. It sounds easy but its not, I have only just started buying from the petite range (5"1, everyone looks so cool from down here!), after years of feeling upset because my jeans don't fit me how I want them to fit! I know it sounds hard, but you also need to accept if you are a size bigger than you want to be, because you tend to look bigger than you are, when you try to squeeze into clothes that clearly don't fit you! I won't discuss my clothing sizes with you because unless you want to email me about it, you aren't going to share that info with me.

I have really enjoyed writing today's post because I think it is one of those things that is nice to talk about after a day in horrible school/work clothes, that drown you and make you look like you have the figure of a boy! More | SOS Week | tomorrow!

http://www.parkrun.org.uk/
http://www.blogilates.com/
http://www.channel4.com/4beauty/style/dress-for-your-body-shape

| SOS Week | late, late, late...

I am not late... everyone else is just early! I am afraid to say this clever excuse does not work after the 6th time. Even if you sound convincing (sorry...). See, the problem is there is not enough time in the day and we all know it, but that does not mean we don't forget it. 

There have been countless times when our bosses have moaned at us for being five minutes late, when our teachers/professors lose there rag when you miss the sign in, when your boyfriend/girlfriend tells you off for missing dinner. Most of these problems occur because of things we can't change like the train being delayed but people just can't seem to remember that when you need them to. Now obviously you cannot use your superpowers to make the bus/ train on time ( unless you have superpowers anyway!), so you have to make your own changes.

If you don't want to be late, I suggest you do a number of things. My friend has a real problem with being on time for things, but more recently she has started to arrive to parties and things on time. I was surprised, so I asked and she said it was all down to post-it notes. Post-it notes! She writes down where she is going and when, and posts them in the places she goes most around the house; for her it was the fridge. Within a couple of hours it was stuck in her head. That solves one problem but not another. If you're late because you are getting ready (I'm guilty of that don't worry), then time yourself doing each thing like makeup, hair and of course picking your outfit. If you did this, then you can see how early you need to start getting ready. I tried this week as I take FOREVER to get ready and it does work! 

The point is, it is really important to be on time for things, and you can only do that if you're sure to make change to how you get ready! Oh and this was meant to be yesterday's post but its late (whoops).

This afternoon there will be another of the | SOS Week | posts so try and get excited...

| Beauty Review | Maybelline New York Colour Tattoo 24h Eyeshadow

What can I say? If you don't own one of these, you really need one because, priced at just 4.99 a pot, this is definitely one for the Christmas list! I really love the fact that they are different from any eyeshadow I have tried before. I have used many palettes from MUA to Dior, but this is a GEL! A GEL! Obviously you have gel eyeliners but the difference is, the colour tattoo is a lot more matte. I use the shade 'permanent taupe' almost everyday as it goes nicely as part of a smokey eye effect without 'too much sparkle'. It has an even greater affect when applied with an eye detailer brush (I use the real techniques accent brush- part of the starter set) because it takes to the brush well and the brush is smaller so you can be more accurate. The one thing I love about these creamy shadows are the variety of colours- you can wear on and on bronze in the day and swap to pomegranate punk for the night (I don't usually get this excited by the way!).

Where to Buy: 
http://www.boots.com/
http://www.superdrug.com/
http://www.maybelline.co.uk/
http://www.feelunique.com/

My next | SOS Week | post will be tomorrow afternoon, but no sneak peeks into what it is going to be! You'll have to wait and see!

| SOS Week | Fancy a little Feng Shui?

Ok, so I am not a crystal healer, and this post is definitely NOT a recommendation for my nearest pixie palace. No, this post is about home organisation and Feng Shui is only a small part of it. For me, I feel much better if a) I know where everything is and b) my workspaces are neat! It is no lie that you get more stressed living in a mess, but don't get me wrong (because I don't want to sound like a neat freak!), not everyone feels like picking that top off the floor and folding those socks over the chair (I seem to think that people really do fold socks... hmmm).

If you feel as though your room/rooms need sorting, take it from me, it is not an overnight job. Before the summer, my room was full of junk. When I say junk I mean there were little ornaments on my windowsill, old boxes and tins cluttering my desk and clothes EVERYWHERE. In the end, I decided that the only way to sort it out, was to take a little trip to Ikea and bring back a mountain of good quality, cheap and matching storage furniture. I took particular interest in the EXPEDIT range, which is very good for your money. I sorted out all of the things that were cluttering my room into two piles: Keep and Chuck. The stuff I decided to keep was arranged into an array of drawers, storage boxes and little tubs that tucked nicely into cupboards. Next on my list was 'the really cool, pretty stuff I want on show'. I am a big fan of simple more than flowery and intricate so I headed straight for a shop called MUJI. Second to Ikea, MUJI is my favourite furniture shop (yes, I am sharing that online!). I wont go into details but spent lots of pennies on jewellery boxes and makeup storage... Not everyone will want to do this, but I highly recommend a visit to those places if you want to change things a little bit.

For people who want to tidy things up but don't have the money to buy new things, it does not matter. You don't need new things to feel better about yourself (that includes break ups too, ladies). It is just a matter of a few change rounds. The best thing to do is to decide to move the biggest object in the room first, as then you can arrange the other things around to suit the room. Think about light: are you a light sleeper? If you are, move your bed so the light will reach you last in the morning (that is, if the sun isn't your alarm in the morning!). Make sure there are no major blockages in the room, for example, the edge of your dressing table creeping across your wardrobe door! All in all, its a question of where everything goes and whether or not its looks right and fits. This seems strangely like the definition of a phrase called Feng Shui...

Here are some links to sites to help you:

http://www.muji.eu/

http://www.muji.com/  (International one if your'e not European)

http://www.ikea.com/

P.S I will be re-editing this to add in some pictures so you can get an idea of what they all look like :) 

| SOS Week | Trying to be 'Super G'

If I was a superhero, I would want have 8 hands. If I was a superhero, I make a double of myself. If I was a superhero, I would make it so I could work as fast as I run. Unfortunately for me, I am definitely NOT a superhero (at least I don't think I am...), hence I can not do everything all at once! Now for me, time management has never really been a major problem until now... As a student, I am used to the workload but just recently I have noticed it starting to creep up. In fact, this past week, my pile of coursework has made sure I can't see over my desk!

I am most definitely stuck with it, there is no excuse for not doing work (or so I am told), but it is physically impossible unless you are 'Super G'. I always try and give it my best, and usually my best is good enough, but alas, that is no more. I have watched endless youtube clips on advice on time management but to me, its nothing I don't do already. I have a wall planner, a timetable and a mound of sticky notes BUT somehow the pieces to this irritating jigsaw just wont fit together. My friends have had the same problem, there has been more than occasion when we have turned up with nothing to show because of this showcase and that essay, this concert, that rehearsal. It's all the same thing, but way more complicated. If only your teachers/professors would understand that everyone has priorities in life! 

Then the epiphany rolled onto the driveway... I don't have to do it all at once! Just by 'chunking' my workload bit by bit, I have found a great weight has been lifted off my shoulders (only to be replaced promptly with my superhero cape!).  Maybe you feel like 'chunking' isn't for you? Then I would advise if you have the same problems as me, try to prioritise your work but still manage to fit it all in- don't think that your plan of action is set in stone, its not and  you can always go back and change it because lets face it, we are not always feeling up to do what you were when you planned it! If worse DID come to worse, go and talk to who ever teaches you, because at the end of the day, they have greater respect for you if your just honest. Also, speaking from (*cough) personal experience, its good to warn your teachers/professors beforehand because they have had a long day and the last thing they want is an unexpected 'Oh, erm, yeah, erm, sorry Sir/Miss' situation going on. 

Hopefully (if my 'time management' skills are up to scratch), a post like this will appear on my blog every day this week. I hope you all like them, as I tend to find reading things like this useful... but then again, that could just be me, and there I go again, assuming that I am one of the cool kids. I think I need to get it into my head that just because I have super powers and a cape, it does not mean I am awesome.

Oh, I do love Sundays!

This guy has fallen over, someone help him.

I don't know? Has it been two months or three? Either way, I have not blogged for a while. I would blame myself completely for my lack of motivation but to be honest I am really not THAT modest so instead, I will just say that I have been VERY VERY BUSY (wink wink).

To celebrate my return (not that you are breaking out the champagne at this point) I thought I would write about what I am doing at the moment: having a lazy Sunday. Now, don't be fooled, my version of a lazy Sunday does not involve being completely useless, I do have things to do but the difference is it happens at a slow, leisurely pace. That means no running around trying to get everything filed and faxed before lunch and then running around town like a mad man/woman getting everything you need for the week before the shops shut. Instead, do what you need to do but have a cup of tea in between and watch a film (I suggest the classic 'Bridget Jones' type of film), then if you do decide to go out, don't exceed to walking more than 3mph! 

I know today has been a short post, but right now I am trying to focus on getting my blog up and running again, and for me to do this I need to do it slowly... just like my lazy Sunday.