Ok, so maybe one morning spent in a very luxurious room in One Aldwych Hotel having my nails done doesn't actually count as having arrived at London Fashion Week, but it's definitely a start.
The event was run specifically for bloggers and so I met loads, who were allmuch cooler than me and knew far more about, well, everything. One, who worked at Dutch Elle, told me that she started as a two month internship, then moved onto six months, and at the end of that was offered a job. You know me, I love a good internship, especially at a glamorous magazine, and I was totally inspired. I'm going to email Lisa and get a reference from her, and some advice on how to apply for a second internship next summer.
Key Trend Spotted: Over-sized 'costume' jewellery with neon. Get on that y'all.
The only colour I ever have on my nails is red, so I went for err, a lovely red, but thought I'd go a bit crazy and have red sparkles over it. This summer, whilst partying in Portugal, I got really very into body glitter. I loved the way it caught the light and made me look like a vampire (because of the way I sparkled in the sun obviously) but when I got back home I thought that couldn't really continue, so this was my last attempt to hold onto the summer. I chose 'Precious Stones' for my top coat and, although it is maybe a little bit Christmassy, it looks fab.
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| A definite look for all my upcoming Bristol Freshers parties at any rate. |
We took liberal advantage of their goodie bags (yesss we all took two. Love, I have a 17 year old sister. I couldn't well go home without one for her could I!?) which were so full of make up, and nail varnish and lipstick that I kept peering into my laden bag with disbelief. My fave gift is the Kate Moss lipstick in shade 107, which is a dark vampy red and my chosen colour for this autumn. It looks particularly hot when worn with a turned up collar on my new grey boyfriend style tweed coat or trusty leather jacket, sunglasses and studded boots - and also with '20s flapper style dresses (of which I own several) for a glam grunge look. I've been wearing Maxfactor Lipstain in shade 06 for a while, but there's nothing like lipstick. I do love a good lipstick, I really do.
With our goodie bags!! We felt like we were on the red carpet
We also went for breakfast at the very classy Delaunay were I had a delicious fruit salad - and the pastries looked a m a z i n g - and a very British pot of tea (with strainer woo). Most exciting, we bought four marshmallows from their shop (don't even ask how much they cost) and they were so yummy it was actually mind blowing. I don't normally like marshmallows because they make me feel like I'm drowning, but even I loved them. Especially the Green Apple flavour. It was so green.
Popping into the Chanel pop up store in Covent Garden probably wasn't the best idea. I totally adore the new purple lipstick. As my friend pointed out, I could become known in Bristol as the girl with the purple lipstick. I like that idea.
It was also not the best idea to pop into the Kurt Geiger store, where 'Everything But The Dress' is in full swing. I literally FELL IN LOVE. How could I not fall in love with Manohlo-esque purple velvet shoes with a gold heel?? The price tag on the new Min is less beautiful so if anyone wants to fund this poor students need for gorgeous footwear, here's where you can find them.
In fact, if someone could just fund this poor student’s need for beautiful purple things, I'd be grateful.
Least glam moment: The Moomin shop, in Covent Garden (which is actually owned by the Finnish Government. When you ring its Foreign Office there's a line for the Moomin shop. True fact). We met actual Moomin. It was an exciting moment for us all.
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