Vintage.

Today was an exciting and emotional day, mixed with positive highs. It was my best friend’s graduation and I felt privileged to have been invited. Being surrounded by students in their gowns, there is something quite inspiring about that… what career will they go into, they may become future leaders in some shape or form. I will be graduating next summer, with my degree in Event Management and the idea of walking up on a high platform stage makes me feel nervous- just in case I stumble onto the crowd and squish them. Imagine that, walking in high heels to collect your award and stumbling face forward, with thousands of people watching. Oh the embarrassment. To make things sweeter, I was informed my final year in university will be the most difficult- yet rewarding.  I’m mentally preparing myself for a year of commitment to my studies, even if it means cutting of my social life... well maybe a little balance and prioritisation won't hurt anyone.

I have only ever attended one graduation; my sister’s and I wore a dress for the occasion.  This time I wanted a change, a pretty top and some black jeans did the trick- a mix between trendy and borderline formal. Pairing a pretty green sparkly top, with summer inspired prints and some black jeans, were the perfect combination. This was the first time I wore this top. It was lying in my wardrobe for quite some time and it's now my favourite fashion piece. 

A brown shoulder bag, completed my look and complimented my brown mango heels. The weather had a mind of its own, the transition from sunny to cloudy. Although it was humid, I felt the need to throw on my vintage jacket, just in case... 

Jacket- Vintage, Shirt Top- Vintage, Bag- Vintage, Heeled Boots- Mango, Watch- Michael Kors, Bracelet- Links of London. 

I hope you all are enjoying your Sunday. Have fun and make the most of the day, because we all know what happens next… Monday! Exciting times.   

A. Boston.

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Exhibit A- Nars Blusher.

Red, many people like the colour, some label it after a music album- you guessed it right, Taylor Swift and some think of it as a daring shade. However when it comes to cosmetics, red is mostly worn on the lips. Although you see many people with rosy red cheeks, this is probably the effect of a rosy coloured pink blush, or a reddish tint. I haven't met many people who would wear a bright red shade on their cheeks, as they may think it's ‘too much’. 

After spending my time at a Nars cosmetic counter, I discovered a bright red blusher- this was the same blusher I had set my eyes on, whilst vacationing in New york. With a slight mix up at JFK airport, I was given a completely different shade. When applied to the cheeks, this blusher wasn’t as half as daring as it looked in the pallet. This is now my favourite shade for the summer, as I'm usually a cheek tint kind of person. Making this transition was a huge step forward.

I’m no professional when it comes to make up, but knowing which shades will enhance your features, is a good start. The world of cosmetics is fun, as you can experiment with colours and all types of products. I felt just that, when purchasing the Nars blush. ‘Exhibit A’ is a playful shade and is suitable for most skin tones- from fair skinned to olive. It can be applied lightly for a barely there or a natural flushed look. If you are attending a party or an event, it can be re applied to give your cheeks an instant pop of colour.

I find Nars blushers to be of excellent quality. Although they may be a little pricey there is enough product to last and as it is highly pigmented, a little goes a long way. However, there may be other alternatives at half the price, unfortunately I haven’t discovered them yet. But if you are searching for a top quality blusher, I highly recommend Nars.

Red doesn’t have to be for special occasions, go wild and show your bright side. I hope you all have a fantastic friday and weekend.

A. Boston 

Roman Holiday.

Rome, the city of love, or is that Paris? Whatever it may be, I love this place. It reminds of the Audrey Hepburn classic, ‘Roman Holiday’, from the amazing buildings and the food, the friendly people- who often ask for a dance in the middle of the street and the amazing tourist sights. There is everything for everyone, no matter your preference. I spent a week in Rome and it soon became one of my top traveling destinations and one I will surely re-visit in the future.

I spent my holiday residing at the Hotel Pace Helvezia, it was a lovely, modest hotel, with exquisite décor. The staff members here were very pleasant and accommodating. The breakfast the hotel offered was amazing. I feasted my eyes on a breakfast buffet every morning; the range of food was unbelievable and I was often spoilt for choice. My personal favourites was the sweet section, cakes and pastries and chocolate filled croissants- this resulted in me going back to fill my plate, for thirds, fourths… at times fifths.

Rome is famous for its sights and it promotes a lot of history, one of the many reasons for my visit. From the classic Coliseum, to the Vatican City, the Spanish Steps and the Fontana di Trevi- I made at least three wishes and I am yet waiting for them to take action… anytime now. I also visited the hand of truth- as seen in the ‘Roman Holiday’, this topped my whole sight seeing experiences as I visited virtually all of them and what’s better? I did all this on foot, no transpiration was needed. 

Shopping in Rome is wonderful, as there is a range of versatile shops, all specialising in something unique for everyone. There are many stores here which stock the most amazing fashion pieces I have seen, from jewellery, to genuine leather goods, bags and shoes galore. Just like any other major city, there are luxury branded stores, smaller boutiques and excellent tourist stores. Zara is one of my favourite high street stores and I was glad to find there were a few located around the city, which were within walking distance.

Food glorious food… this is something the romans know well. They know their food and how it should taste. If you are a fan of the Italian cuisine, well let me tell you, you are in luck. The finest stone baked pizza, smothered in mozzarella cheese and basil, fresh pasta with rich tomato sauce and for dessert, the perfect gelato to cool everything. As Rome attracts many tourists, I found there were restaurants and ice cream parlours literally at every corner, so travelling a mile for your food won’t be a problem.

To summarise my ‘Roman Holiday’ experience, it was magnificent, educational and fun. If you are contemplating a visit to Rome, I strongly recommend it!

The world is your oyster, so go explore. I hope you all enjoy your week. 

A. Boston 

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Monochrome with a splash of brown...

Who says colour coordination should be key when planning an outfit together? Well it would be safe to match pieces together. However, differing your accessories and pieces, ever so slightly adds an instant pop of colour to any outfit, even if it means wearing shoes, which are a shade different from your attire… excluding home wear slippers, unless they count for funky.

I was out and about today and decided I would opt for a monochrome, outfit of the day look. Although this look is quite formal, by switching to a pair of jeans, it can add that causal feel. I opted for a classic black blazer that can be paired with virtually anything, my vintage monochrome shirt and some classic black pants. When it came to shoes, I decided to brave some brown moccasins, to add a little splash of colour and to distract the attention from all the black and white... well that and because I’m a daredevil.

Blazer- Zara, Shirt Top- Vintage, Black Slacks- Zara, Bag- Zara, Shoes- Monsoon.

I hope you all enjoy your weekend. Be confident and go experiment, remember it’s all about having fun.

A. Boston.