Move over Edna!

As promised here is my update on the purple rinse attempt ...
The aim was to get a mellow pastel purple ala Kelly Osbourne seen below instead Ive achieved a brighter purple more like the dame herself. I'm happy with it either or though, i know it will dull down and help create a 'grunny grey' look. I would like to apologise for the rough bed head look because i have actually just rolled out of bed :/ In the photos you can see how much breakage you get from this colour of hair. Not so much from the La Riche colours and toners its just the drastic effect that bleach has on your hair.

As you can see my roots are creeping up on me so wont be long till I need to go through the painful process of sitting with bleach on for a good hour weep weep. It seems as soon as your hair gets back to some degree of good condition you then need to bleach it again. But its worth the pain, although i do get alot of negative comments about my hair they are kept to a ratio of positives ones :)
Meghan x

Hair Envy ...

I remember being younger and saying to my mum ... 'when I'm older i want to have rainbow coloured hair', well many years on that ambition has sprung to mind again but not quite to the same extent. I've been keeping an eye on Kelly Osbourne's ever changing purple rinse recently. The latest image of her to make my mind up was at the Grammy's seen below

I currently have greyish white hair and use and endless supply of purple shampoo, to block out the brassy tones. So when i seen Kelly's hair i thought it would be best to take it that one step further and just dye it purple.

Ive ordered the Crazy Colour in Lavender and La Riche Directions in Lilac to try them both. Knowing that they fade it can only help the colour of my hair... it will either be the purple rinse or once faded will help achieve the grey colour i have just now. So whats the worst that could happen ....

Even still Dame Edna's hair is very in right now. I ordered my hair dyes yesterday from Crazy Hair Colour
They do free delivery and discounts for the more you buy, not too bad considering these hair dyes can be quite pricey. So hopefully they should arrive by the end of the week so i can do my hair Friday evening. I'm working all this week so wouldn't want to chance a dye mishap with work the next day, i get enough grief from people at work with my grey locks so couldn't imagine the comments i would get. Here's some more images that inspired me to go for the purple rinse look

 

So I have a week long of work ahead of me and uni on thursday to add to the mix, so after a stressful week I should have a new post with hopefully a successful purple rinse in the style of Kelly O rather than Dame Edna on Friday.

Meghan x 

October Wishlist...

1. Topshop T-shirt Dress - £34 
2. Topshop Lace Panel Tunic - £38
3. Topshop Black Quilted Fur Collar Jacket - £58
4. H&M Biker Boots - £24.99
5. Miss Selfridge Grey Knitted Turban £14 
6. Topshop Black Knitted Snood - £22
7. River Island Pom Pom Hat -£13

Since payday is creeping ever so closer (it feels like a life time since Ive received a decent amount of pennies into my bank account) I have a number of essentials on my wish list for the winter months to follow. I seen this grey jersey dress last week in store and knew it had to be in my wardrobe as soon as. Being back at uni a few weeks has been a struggle to find outfit that's are cosy and casual. This dress could easily be layered up with a cardigan, leather jacket,hat, scarf and biker boots all of above. The lace panel dress also Topshop I thought could be made causal by wearing with a grey chunky knit granny style cardigan... one I've yet to find on the high street. But the dress could also be dressed up for evening time too. I need to make a trip to Primark and stock up on some socks to wear under boots to create a casual look but also to keep my toes cosy!

When looking online at Topshop's Tumblr blog I seen this outfit idea... Another way to style the above grey dress....

I spotted a fringed collar exactly the same if not the actual one in this photo a couple of weeks ago on eBay, just a pity i never imagine it could look that good. I'm gonna keep my eyes open though fingers crossed another one comes up.

Its gonna be a long week ... Roll on Friday :( 
Meghan x

Todays Inspiration...

These boots are the real deal .. these are the designer boots that Topshop have copied - Ambush Glitter Boots

 

Here are some images to hopefully inspire your outfit ideas this weekend. Have a lovely weekend!

P.S. keep in mind your only young the once ;) xxx

September Purchases...

From the start of the month I had a clear wish list, as I always do the moment I complete a wish list I'm onto the next. Here is my successful buys from last month...

I have realise I have a tendency to buy too much of a good thing ... such as Topshop latest boots. I LOVE THEM and i want more. The boots with a zip are Ambush and the Chelsea style are Allegra. The faux leather shorts are H&M and leather look trousers Topshop. The tops are all Topshop (And Finally Fleetwood Mac T-shirt,Leopard heart Top and Crochet Collar Blouse). Since im in between jobs pennies are none existent right now so window shopping it is...

Back Blogging!!!

I realise it has been a while since my last post, due to starting back at uni. Having only been back a couple of weeks, we are expected to organise a placement for next semester. . Living in Aberdeen... A city with little opportunity in terms of fashion related work I have been looking to local newspapers to hopefully get a place writing for the women’s fashion and lifestyle sections.
 When doing some research I came across a new local paper to have started up. When I seen the advert for reporters/ writers to contribute for the paper. I immediately replied to the advert. After a shameful interview, leaving with little hope of ever hearing back from them again, i returned home with little enthusiasm but I received an emailing asking me to send some examples of work i had done for university. After that i sat hitting the refresh button about fifty times a minute. Finally inbox had one message... I was successful. I was asked to write a new article for the following Friday. Not only have i got my work experience sorted for next semester but also have a weekly column to attend to.
So it’s safe to say I’m pretty chuffed with myself  :)  The editor said he will take me on full time for my placement next year. This is the opportunity I need to get some much needed experience for when i graduate.

One of each please

 These boots are just some from a very long list of styles i really want as part of my wardrobe this autumn/ winter. All of the above are from Topshop... Of course!