Styling Rainboots Pt1

Hey Guys, 

today's post is the first part of my styling series, Styling Rain boots. 

I recently rediscovered my rain boots and I realised that there are many different ways in which one can style these boots.

Rain boots are perfect for the rainy season however; they are great for spring as well. I mean they easy to wear, comfy and they are waterproof! 

When you wear them, you feel like a kid again and who doesn't enjoy such moments?

The weather has been absolutely amazing today, it felt like a summer's day for sure. Because of the lovely weather I decided to pair my rain boots with one of my favourite dresses, which in this post I wore as a skirt.

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The look:

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For this outfit I paired my houndstooth printed rain boots with a black pleather dress. To keep warm I added (my current obsession) a grey fluffy knit pullover and for jewelry I went for a simple silver ring statement necklace.

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Fluffy Knit // Double Zero

Dress // Henry Holland X MrP

Rain Boots // Pnp Clothing

Statement Necklace // Local Store

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Thank you for reading!

 & don't forget to leave your comments, suggestions and requests in the comment section below.

God Bless!

Kristen 

July | Favourites

Yet another month has flown by  and today's post is my July favourites. 

The weather this past month has been very yucky, so I stayed in most days, curled up with my blankie. 

None the less I do have some fashion and beauty favourites to share with you guys.

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Firstly I have to share my current nail color obsession- Cornflower Blue.
I have been loving this color on my nails lately. 
It is a great shade with subtle shimmers, suitable for all skin tones and it can be worn year round. 
This is Sally Hansen Hard as nails in 'Hard bitten' and it is also a dupe for the Essie's 'Bikini so teeny'

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So this past month the weather has been confusing with really cold and rainy to clear and sunny days. To keep warm  i've been wearing lots of coats as they are warm and easy to style. However recently I have been loving my statement coat, this 3/4 sleeve houndstooth coat. This coat is easy to style and no accessories are necessary. 

Coat // Jo Borkett

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Another piece I have been enjoying this month is my  fluffy knit.
I think everyone should have at least one of these, I on the other hand wouldn't mind having them in every color possible. They keep you warm, they're soft and fluffy, and they add a touch of class to your outfit so what more could you ask for.

Fluffy knit // Cotton On 

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Black skinny jeans are most definitely a closet must- have. They match with literally anything and can be worn from day to night, casual to formal and everything in between. 
These are just perfect!
I have been wearing my pair a ton this past month and will probably for months to come.

Skinny Jeans // Forever 21

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These chelsea boots were gifted to me about a month ago and I have been living in them. They are easy to slip on no zippers and buckles. They are the perfect pair of little booties, they are black, comfy and can be transitioned from one season to the next.

Robin Chelsea boots // Mossimo

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My last fashion favourite has to be my new favourite little leopard printed crossbody. This bag is the perfect size to fit all my essentials and adds a touch of leopard print to my outfits, which I absolutely love.

Crossbody // Nine West

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A couple of months ago I decided to give myself a purple ombre, and of course I had to lighten my hair which we all know is damaging. So recently my parent were in America and I asked them to bring me a product which would nourish, smooth and glossen my hair but not leave it oily. 
This Wild Harvest Hair 'silk drops' are amazing, it is a silk serum and does a perfect job at everything I have been looking for and doesn't leave my hair oily at all! 

Wild Harvest Hair 'Silk Drops' 

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This month I decided to add my snack favourites, because  it's winter I find myself snacking constantly, which I know I am going to regret!
 I have been obsessed with these mini Oreo's - which has always been my favourite cookie. Also I have been enjoying Wonka Nerds! why did I ever stop eating these?


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And lastly my make-up favourites. I have be wearing this warm brown shimmery eye look nearly every single day and it is so incredibly easy to achieve.

1. Firstly I prime my eyelids with the e.l.f shadow lock to hold my eyeshadows in place all day.
2. I then use the brown shade in my Essence Ready for Boarding palette in 'Beauty on Tour' I placed this shade on the outer half of my lid, in and slightly above my crease.
3. Next I take this Elizabeth Arden matte taupe shade and added it to my crease to deepen it.
4.I then take some of my e.l.f. Bronzer in 'Warm tan' and applied it to the inner corners of my lids and blend it onto the center of my lids as well as in my crease and just above it.
5. And finally I curl my lashes and apply 2 coats of Colormates dual waterproof mascara


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I hope you all enjoyed today's post, Let me know what you have been enjoying this past month in the comments section below.

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Thank you all for reading!

God Bless
Kristen

Checkmate

Hey Guys!

Today's post is an #OOTD as I haven't posted one in a while. 

The weather has been so icky today, its cold, grey and windy resulting in having to take my outfit pictures indoors and the lighting was not so great. 

Well that's enough whining let's get right into today's post. 

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For this outfit I went for a more laid back look.

I paired this fitted flannel shirt with a pair of beige winter trousers and lastly for shoes I added some black Chelsea boots.

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Flannel Shirt // 1955 Vintage

Trousers // The Clothing Company

Chelsea Boots // Mossimo

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Thank you for reading!

Don't forget to comments below :)

& remember to share your recreations using the hastag 

#thosesartorialmoments

God Bless!

Kristen

e.l.f. Cosmetics review

Hi guys, 

 Today I will be doing an e.l.f.(eyes.lips.face) review, on some of their brushes as well as swatches for three of their face products. 

e.l.f is an inexpensive american founded cosmetic company, with prices that range between $1 and $6. 

As far as I know e.l.f is not sold in South Africa but can be bought online. However, my parents were in America recently and of course I had to ask them to bring me all the things my favourite beauty gurus are constantly raving about.

 All these items are from their Essential line, and are most definitely worth buying!

ALL * MARKED RED ARE THE AMOUNT OF STARS I GIVE THE PRODUCT

Shadow Lock Eyelid Primer 

in "Sheer"

eye shadow primer

This product does exactly what it says, it holds your shadow in place all day without any creasing.The color of this primer is quite light but when blended it will work for all skin types and shades. 
*****


Shimmering Facial Whip 

in "Lilac Petal"

highlight

This stuff is amazing! 
I normally wouldn't go for products with shimmer, but this has just the right amount of fine shimmer.
This is a perfect highlighting, and a little definitely goes a long way.
It can also be used on the lips and eyelids, however I only use it on the parts of my face I  want highlighted.
*****

Healthy Glow Bronzer Powder 

in "Warm Tan"

Bronzer

I am naturally tanned so I don't need to bronze my face, but I do love using this bronzer for my contour and also as an eyeshadow.
I simply love the beautiful bronze shade on my skin and also the love amount of shimmer it adds to the skin.
*****

Blending Eye Brush

This brush is so soft and is perfect for blending your eyeshadow and I do however like using it to apply shadow all over my lids too.
This brush is the perfect size as it is not too big or small for blending beautifully.
*****

Eye Crease Brush

This little one is perfect for getting right into the crease, helping to create the perfect crease and different eye shapes.
And not to mention how soft it is too.
*****

Eyeshadow Brush

This brush is great for packing on eyeshadow, especially on the centre of the lids. The best part about them is that they are flat, which means you can just flip the brush over and use the other side for a different eyeshadow color.
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Total Face Brush

This is probably my favorite brush of them all. This brush is so soft and is perfect of mineral foundations and setting powders.
It is not to large but, is the perfect size to apply your powder in just a few sweeps .
*****

Thank you so much for reading. Do let me know what your favourite inexpensive makeup products are. 

Also don't forget to leave your comment, suggestions and ideas in the comment section below.

God Bless

Kirsten 

The Ultimate Vegas Outfit

Hi Guys 

The other day I saw the hashtag #UltimateVegasOutfit and it got me thinking about what I would wear if I were to visit Las Vegas and stay in one of the many Las Vegas hotels. 

As you know I live in Cape Town, South Africa and I have never been to America before,so one would think How could I possibly create an outfit look for a place I know nothing about. 

Well it was easier than you think. I hopped onto Vegas.com and was able to read literally everything there is to know about what to do in Vegas.  
Vegas is not only about the casinos and eloping to an Elvis impersonator, there are many family friendly activities, so your trip to vegas could be a fun family vacation.  

With all that being said in today's post I will be sharing 3 outfits for a day out in Vegas.

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Outfit number one is a very simple casual look. 
I chose to have breakfast at Hash House A Go Go they are know for their-''Sophisticated food in a comfortable atmosphere and large portions. 
This casual dining restaurant features "twisted farm food"--a delicious selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner options made from fresh ingredients.''

I decided to wear something light and easy for the morning. For outfit one I opted for a sunflower printed dress as Vegas is in the middle of a desert and it will most likely be quite hot.
I then added a beige kimono and white plimsolls.

Kimono // Charlotte Russe

Sunflower Dress // Cotton On

Plimsolls // MrP

Watch // Lassale



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Fashion Show mall - over 170,000m²
 of shopping! who wouldn't want to experience that? When doing research for this blog post Fashion Show mall caught my attention. Not only is this a massive shopping mall, every weekend there are live fashion shows in the mall's central atrium.

 ^{I have heard many things about the beautiful  Caesar's Palace, so of course I had to add it to my day of shopping. This place is not only filled with shopping for all walks for life, but also has exotic fish aquariums, talking statues, world renowned restaurants and breathtaking architecture.}
What more could you ask for?

^{I went for an outfit that was easy to take off and put on as I would likely be trying on everything.} 

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Top // Monki 

Circle Skirt // MrP

Boots // Mossimo

Bag // Nine West</sup>

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And last but not least when in Vegas you have to see some sort of show. I have alway wanted to see Cirque Du Soleil. Therefore I decided on Mystere by Cirque Du Soleil, it has no age restrictions and is suitable for the whole family.  ''Mystère is classic Cirque du Soleil, combining the powerful athleticism, high-energy acrobatics and inspiring imagery that has become the company's hallmark.Deemed a theatrical "flower in the desert," Mystère thrills generations of audiences with its exhilarating blend of whimsy, drama and the unimaginable brought to life on stage.'' 

Finally for outfit number three I decided on some warmer clothing as it does get chilly in the theatre. For this look I styled these flowy printed pants with a sky blue mesh insert shirt and a pair of holographic heels and accessorized with a silver bag. 

Shirt // MrP

Pants // MrP

Heels // MrP

Bag //(Frattapolesine) Aldo 

Watch // Lassale  


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So remember to check out Vegas.com the next time you are planning a vacation with your family and friends.

Thank you all for reading!

God Bless
Kristen