Style Winners At The Oscars 2013

Sunday night was the night of The Oscars 2013! We found out who won the awards, but which ladies were the style winners? Here are my top picks from the red carpet.

THE DARK
Adele / Salma Hayek / Sandra Bullock
Black is classic, and these ladies were just that.
My favourite: Adele, who looked every inch the bond girl in her Jenny Packham gown.

THE LIGHT
Charlize Theron / Jennifer Lawrence / Amanda Seyfried
Light pinks and purples, as well as whites, were very popular on the red carpet this year.
My favourite: Charlize Theron. A look that was simple but absolutely stunning. Looking forward to seeing a whole lot more white this spring!

 THE BRIGHT
Jennifer Garner / Kerry Washington / Jennifer Aniston
There were slim pickings for bright coloured gowns this year, but most of the ladies who did wear them got it right.
My favourite: Jennifer Aniston, who looked as vibrant as her dress. What a beautiful lady!

THE SPARKLING
 Catherine Zeta Jones / Jessica Chastain / Halle Berry
These starlets barely needed their metallic gowns to sparkle.
My favourite: Jessica Chastain. She rocked the old hollywood glamour look with this dress, hair and makeup. She may not have won Best Actress but she certainly was a winner style-wise in my books!

This post was created as part of IFB Project #84.
 So, those are my picks, but who wore your favourite looks that evening? Comments always appreciated.
Lots of love and designer gowns,

Top 5 Spring Makeup Trends 2013

Hi there. Spring most definitely has not sprung quite yet, but I'm sure we all want to be prepared for when it does. So here are some beauty trends that I'll be looking forward to for this spring!

1. Matte Lips
 Giles / Burberry Prorsum / Missoni
Drop that lip gloss - the lip texture for this spring is matte. Think velvety and smooth rather than dry. I particularly love the bright coral shade used by Missoni (on the right).

2. Think Pink
 Peter Som / Donna Karan / Costello Tagliapietra

Pink is the colour of this spring beauty-wise, whether it's a pale shade or a vibrant one. The bright pink mascara might be a little much, so instead wear a bright pop of fuchsia on your lips, go for a pink eyeshadow that suits your eye colour, or go a little crazy with the pink blush.

3. Fresh Faced Minimalism
Alexander Wang / Rag & Bone / Oscar De La Renta
Not exactly ground-breaking stuff, but this is a look that's refreshing to see after all the oxblood-stained lips of autumn and winter. It's all about pretty, glowing skin, bronzer and blusher, and possibly (gasp) bare lashes!

4. Stand-Out Liner
Michael Kors / Marc Jacobs / Fendi
Whether its the sixties-inspired look from Marc Jacobs or the bold, bright coloured liner from Michael Kors, this spring is the time to experiment with your liner. Try looking up makeup tutorials for ideas on what you can do with your eyeliner - there's tons of them!

5. Bold, Dark Eyebrows
Jason Wu / Moschino / Marc Jacobs
Go easy on the plucking, and have your eyebrow pencil handy. Bold eyebrows have been in for quite some time now, which is good news if you're like me and have naturally fairly thick brows. As seen on model of the moment Cara Delevingne (she's on the right in the stand-out liner picture).

So what are you looking forward to this spring beauty-wise? Feel free to leave your comments below.

Lots of love and eyeliner,

Liebster Award

Hey there everybody. I was very kindly nominated for the Liebster Award by Britt of Lizzie and Jane! I think I've been nominated for this a couple of times in the past, but for some reason never quite got round to actually participating. That's all changing with this post.

About the Liebster Award:
The Liebster Award is given to up and coming bloggers with less than 200 followers. Bloggers are nominated by other bloggers as a way to network and recognize newcomers to the blogging world!

Rules:

1. List 11 facts about yourself.
2. Answer the 11 questions that the blogger who nominated you gave you.
3. Ask 11 new questions for your nominees to answer.
4. Nominate 11 more bloggers with less than 200 followers.
5. Let each blogger you've nominated know that you have chosen him or her for the award.
6. Thank the blogger who nominated you and put a link back to his or her blog in your post.

11 Facts About Me:

1. I'm English, born and raised.

2. I'll be turning 18 in April this year.

3. I'm a little bit obsessed with the TV show Doctor Who.

4. I will (hopefully) begin studying Computer Science at university in September.

5. I have a love for pastel colours.

6. I am most definitely a dog person.

7. I have phobias of spiders and small spaces.

8. I speak a bit of French and German.

9. My top bucket list items are to travel around Europe, get a book published, and learn how to cook.

10. When I was little I used to make pretend magazines with my fashion designs in them!

11. I don't have a middle name - I wish I did.

Questions From Brittany:

1. Do you prefer coffee or tea?

Neither. I'll have a hot chocolate if I need a warm drink!
2. What is your favorite place you've ever visited and why?

Disney World, Florida. Need I say more?! It was so much fun, I'm lucky enough to be going there again later on this year.
3. Who is your favorite designer or style icon?

It's difficult to choose just one! I suppose my ultimate style icon would be Audrey Hepburn, she was the epitome of class.
4. Would you choose a beach or mountain vacation and why?

Beach. I'm a chilled out kind of girl, not a mountain climber.
5. What are three items that you have in your bag at all times?

My phone, my house keys and my purse.
6. What is your favorite quote and why?

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." It's a good reminder that if you want your life to turn out a certain way, you have to take action - you can't simply let life pass you by and expect everything to fall into place. It's something we all need to be reminded of sometimes.

7. Do you have a signature item? If so, what is it? (piece of jewelry, color, bag, etc.)

I have a little owl coin purse that I usually take with me in my bag. I've never seen anybody else with one like it!
8. How would you describe your personal style in three words?

Casual, comfortable, chic.
9. Who is your favorite author or the most influential book you've read?

Animal Farm and 1984 by George Orwell were interesting reads. I'm a sucker for good dystopian fiction.
10. What motivated or inspired you to start your blog?

I've always loved writing and have wanted to start a blog for ages, and I've always loved fashion, and once the two came together in my head I knew I just had to! I've really enjoyed my blogging experience so far.
11. What do you think is the most important thing to remember about blogging?
Do it because you enjoy it - don't blog for anybody other than yourself.

My Nominees:

1. A Simple Statement

2. The 2nd Avenue

3. The Guilty Hyena

4. A Brit Greek

5. Smashing Style

6. The Chic Addict

7. Informed Style

8. I Am Turquoise

9. Emphatically Elle

10. La Dulcie Vita

11. River City Chic

Questions For My Nominees:

1. What are your favourite places to shop?

2. Where in the world would you most love to visit and why?

3. How many pairs of shoes do you own?

4. What's your guilty pleasure?
5. What's your favourite song right now?

6. What are your favourite colours?

7. Are you an impulse buyer?

8. If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?

9. What would be your dream job?
10. If you could steal any celebrity's closet, whose would it be?

11. What's your favourite thing about being a blogger?

Sorry to my nominees if I miscounted your followers or you have taken part in this before.
Thanks again to Britt for nominating me! Don't forget to check out her blog as well as the above nominees. This is a really great way to spread the word about up and coming blogs, so I hope my nominees will want to participate.
Mit viel Liebe,

Links à la Mode!

Hello lovelies! I was lucky enough to be featured in IFB's Links à la Mode for the second time! My post on different ways to mix prints was featured in the February 14th edition of the weekly round-up, along with some absolutely fantastic other blogs. Check their posts out below! In other news, I now have an official About page. You can check that out in the navigation above if you want to get to know me a little bit better.

Love, Prints & Inspired Style

Edited By: Taylor Davies

This week’s IFB Links a la Mode round up is a mish-mash of things that have me feeling very inspired on this Valentine’s Day. Some posts are about love and love stories (talk about fashionable couples!) some are all about amazing prints, and some are drawing inspiration from cult classic films (Clueless!) and chic new exhibits in New York. Enjoy the round up and have a love-filled day!

Links à la Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup: February 14th

5 Dimes For 9 Lives: ’As If’ Clueless-Inspired Post
Anjelais: Tomboy Aeternus: A Style Journey
Cosmolawlitan: I’ll Pass – Some Labels Skipping New York Fashion Week
Elegant Idiosyncracy: Confessions of a Fashion Obsessed Art Student
Fashion Moriarty: The Fetishisation of Youth in Fashion
Floral Mess: 5 Ways To Mix Prints
Flounces and Flashes: Oscar De La Renta Gives Galliano A Comeback
House of Jeffers: IFB Conference February 2013
IFB: Amy Odell Asks Jennine Jacob & Others About ‘Finding The Next Bryanboy’
Informed Style: Fashion Love Stories Pt. 1
Miss City Chic: DIY Simple Tassel Bracelet
Nothing to Wear: Dirty Thirty
Style Curated: Shoe Obsession: A Preview
Style Sizzle: Embrace Spring’s Fashion Trends Without Spending A Dime
River City Chic: A Girly-Girl’s Guide to Leather
Runway To Style: Victoria Beckham’s Lengthy Sensuality
TLV Birdie: Live it Local #9: Black & White By Castro
The PhotoGramps: Tribal on Trial
Undercover Dress Up Lover: Snakes
What Would You Wear If: …You Were A Hitchcock Heroine

Much love,

5 Ways To Wear A Little Red Dress

Valentine's Day was pretty much a non-event for me, seeing as I don't have a boyfriend and no super hot secret admirers felt the need to present themselves to me (so, if any good-looking, single guys around my age happen to be reading this post... get out while you have the chance, I am a notorious sweet addict, your confectionery will never be safe again).
So, basically, this is as close to a Valentine's day themed blog post as you're going to get from me, red being the colour of love. The gorgeous dress featured in all of these looks comes from Modcloth, but you can probably get a little red dress from most clothing stores.

Casual
Cardigan / Boots / Bracelets / Belt

Going Out
Shoes / Bracelets / Belt

Business Casual
Blazer / Brogues / Necklace

Dark
Leather Jacket / Shoes / Bracelets

Cutesy
Ballet Flats / Hairband / Cardigan

On a different note, you may have noticed I've enabled word verification for comments on my blog. This isn't because I'm a big meanie who wants you to jump through hoops. This is because the blog's been getting a lot of spam recently. Not all of those comments got automatically filtered, and unfortunately it seemed to be the most inappropriate comments that were getting through. I try to keep this blog appropriate in case a young fashion-lover happens to find it, and it's very tedious going through every comment to weed out the spam, so I'm refusing to put up with it!
Buckets of love,