everyone is starry eyed.

The much awaited new capsule collection hit the Topshop website this morning, Stand Storm effortlessly brings to mind  and reflects the 'eclectic mix of sun bleached neons and tarnished, dusty metallics,' inspired by the Nevadan festival Burning Men. The Topshop collections never seem to fail me in terms of quality, imagination and pricewise. Slowly the highstreet is catching up with the latest trends and needs of the make-up industry, and it's just not all about pale pink lippie and blue eyeshadow.

Eye Crayons in Equinox & Zephyr (£8.50)

These remind me of the Mac shade sticks, albeit more affordable. With a metallic finish, they can be used alone for a smokey eye or to be layered under shadow to provide the perfect base. These are the two must-have items i definitely want to try, especially that gunmetal shade. 

Liner in Perpeptual, Infinite and Tarnished - (£8.00)

These are designed as semi-perminant liquid liners, but i'm guessing thats just jargon for long-lasting. Although these shades look a world a way from whats available for that price, the green and gold would look lovely on redheads and brunettes, but looking at the shades they don't look particularly pigmented, no?

Eyeshadow Mousse in Tundra and Glint (£8.00)

Another item rather exciting, great washes fr colour or to be used as a base for shadow. I really hope the quality and pigmentation on these really live up to the hype of the Benefit/Mac cream eyeshadows. Let's hope Topshop bring these to their main line in a whole host of different shades, including a basic eye primer shade.

Creme Lipcolour in Daze and Tawny (£7.50)

Described as a creamy liquid lipgloss, it creates a moisturising matte finish, Matte finish, say what? Interesting. 

Lipgloss Stick in Albaze & Glisten (£8.00)

Described as a sheer, moisturising lipgloss is slightly disappointing, with the amazing, sleek packaging and pop of colours i though these would prove the richest pigmentation. Although, who am i kidding? Sheer pop of colour is right up my street, but i know plenty of friends who would love that rich amount of lipstick in these two shades. On the fence here. 

Nails Duo in Zealous & Wilderness (£9.00)

I love these colour combinations! For a neutral nail kinda girl, i definitely think i need to step out of my comfort zone and try that blue!

All these items are ready to be purchased on the Topshop website, yet i see the blushers, highlighters and  baked eyeshadows are no where to be seen yet - saving best till last? I hope so! What are your first impressions of the Topshop make-up? 

I can't say i'm desperate to get my hands on anything just yet, but i'm sure i'll give the crayons a good play with when i'm next in store.

She's such a charmer.

Ooh after the much coveted Heavy Duty collection, Topshop's new Spring/Summer collection Sandstorm looks equally exciting! Hitting the website it a couple of weeks, this capsule collection reflects the 'eclectic mix of sun bleached neons and tarnished, dusty metallics,' inspired by the Nevadan festival Burning Men. Theres also set to be a few extra shades and colours added to their main line too.

These images were politely stolen from Topshop' blog Inside-Out, where further details are to be released soon. I can't wait to see more photos, and of course, try them out in-store! I do love the look of that bronzer though and pale blue varnish!

Are you looking forward to this collection? I can't wait to see if they bring out any more blush colours, and not to mention the array of summery nail varnishes i'm dying to buy.

i just called to say i love you!

Long time, no see? October has been such a busy month already, i started uni, aged a year, went to Paris and went back to Stylist. And along the way i bought a few bits and i thought i would share. I won't go into the birthday shenanigans just yet, as i'm still recovering from a night of 80's dancing with my best friends, i'll save that (embarrassment) for another ramble!

As i mentioned in one of my earlier posts, Topshop held a student night in some of their larger stores to which my friend Sarah and i attended the Oxford St branch. We also did a bit of shopping here and there and everywhere too, naturally. One of the first stops was Selfridges where they are currently holding The Shoe Galleries, which was fabulous! They have completely transformed their shoe department into an actual gallery which some of the most fiercest shoes on display to completely lust over. Decked out with large human-sized shoes, with the shoe shop designed like no other, you are also invited to try out their very own photo booth, simply selecting a pair of shoes to go pose with and tell your very own shoe story. Wait out side and bam, your polaroid is there to collect! I really recommend going, just for the giggles, lusting and free photo of course!

the lovely Sarah - double trouble 

After trying on a few sneaky pairs of Chanel pumps, we then head over to the more, lets say the more affordable shoes, where i came across these... the brogue. Which i find rather manly, because you know, they are actually designed for men, but for me? It took some strong persuading from Sarah, but i'm so glad. I think they are the comfiest shoes i have ever purchased, and perfect for the winter, a real twist on flats.

River Island Brogues - (£26.99)

We then popped over to H&M, where i had previously spotted this dress online and knew i had to buy. It's very sheer, floral and pretty, perfect with layers, with an added edge of a cuff detail.

If you own an iPhone, be sure to download the H&M app, if you shake it, a 20% voucher will appear to be used in store. Then if you sneaky, like me, delete the app, then re-download and wham! another voucher.

Finally we popped over to Topshop, which was PACKED. Words cannot describe the mad-panic of girls squabbling and rushing around for their size. Being the somewhat freakily obsessed TS fans that we are, we had already sussed out what we were looking to buy, and er thats when things got a little bit expensive.

Let me introduce you to my all-time favourite piece of clothing this winter.

This coat is freeking amazing, it flares, it has fur, its navy, its mine! At the awful price of £95.00. Thank the lord for 20% off (and student loan). The fit is so perfect and very well tailored for a high street coat. I love it.

Then after rummaging around the dresses, i finally came across my dusty pink shift dress. I adore the colour and fit, and i'm so glad i managed to get my hands of it!

After giving my debit card a good burn, we then went to have a play with the new A/W make up, well it would be rude not too.

Sarah modeling the lipstain that i attacked her with, tres fierce. 

One last thing, i just had to show you this fur collar/scarf thing i bought from H&M. Worn with my Topshop trench, it really transforms my trench into a whole other coat, as well as making me feel like Doris Day in a Touch of Mink, ooh the glamour.

Fur Collar - H&M - (£9.99) STEAL

Posts to follow: Paris adventures, Birthday Celebrations, Moar Make-Up.

Just a quick note to say: Paris was lovely, we diddn't get blown up, Sephora was raided, and it diddn't break up our 7 year relationship, he just takes longer than me to get ready and apparently i always need to pee. Insightful ;). && thank you for the birthday wishes.

What have i missed? you!