Having previously blogged about the Celeb Boutique Blazer worn by Georgina Dorsett on TOWIE (which is now sold out and pending a restock), my google stats showed so many people had found my blog through that search term.

As I love her fashion sense, and other girls seem to, I have put together a few other items she has been seen out and about in for style inspiration.... Enjoy xxx

Lipsy Necklace @ ASOS xxxx

I know this early. I know that this is scarily, frighteningly and absurdly early but today I created a folder in my browser called 'Christmas 2012' and started adding things to it. I just got this wave of ideas for people and thought, this is it, I've started! I'm not even sure I care if I'm crazy, I can't go through the same thing that happened in 2011 (A Barcelona holiday a week before Christmas consuming all money and time!)

I am going to vow to buy one or two things each month.... stay tuned to find out if I can stick to this!!!

One of the first things on my list is the Philosophy 'Fun in the Frosty Air' gift set, currently retailing for £22. This is a great present for your gal pals at work as you tend to exchange earlier which means they have a chance to have festive beauty products out in their bathroom before the 25th of December!

I adore my micro-fibre towel! I take excess moisture out of my hair with a regular towel, smother my extensions in Moroccan oil and twist up into the towel for a serious conditioning treatment before blow drying.

It's definitely easier than a regular towel that untwists and feels heavy on my head and I love that it doesn't have a long tail that gets in the way of fake tanning my back!

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Oh my days, what a discovery I made when Lee & I moved house! Packing up an old cupboard, hidden right at the back is this box (pictured below) of Aapri cleansing pillows. I had never heard of them before and I was so intrigued to try them.

Taking one of the pillows you add a few drops of warm water to the beaded side to activate the cleanser and rub all over your face.

Next, flip the pillow over and use the smooth side to cleanse after the exfoliation. My skin feels squeaky clean after doing this, like I've stripped it of everything so I like to use a rich moisturiser following. It is unbeatable at removing hangover makeup or deep seated fake tan!

Best thing of all, you can pick these up at Body Care for under £2!!!

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After seeing new face Georgina on The Only Way is Essex sporting a pelpum tuxedo jacket on the latest episode, I wanted one!!!

Luckily, I tracked it down at celebboutique.com... £84.99

The well documented legal battle concerning design or trademark appeared to come to an end late last year when it was held that the red sole, inherently displayed on Christian Louboutin heels, was not awarded to be a trademark of which, YSL were not breaching copyright.

Louboutin has taken the case and the ruling the the Court of Appeal to contest the decision. I'm no lawyer (yet!) but if I were YSL, I wouldn't even use the colour - it gives out some sort of desperate impression. Diane Von Furstenburg attended with Mr. Louboutin as both friend and advocate for more stringent copyright laws. It surprises me that even in this day and age, very complex legal decisions and precedents are still taking shape. 

Absolutely got to get this Le Breve gilet for walking the dogs this Spring, so cute!

http://www.lebrevejeans.co.uk/Product.php?id=208

I took Lee to Barcelona for his birthday at Christmas and it has become our favourite city - so far!

Coat ~ Miss Selfridge

Scarf ~ A McQ

Glasses ~ Topshop (100 seasons ago)

I treated myself to some Chanel Aqua Lumiere Foundation from Sephora whilst I was there ... Review to follow :-)

We used Unlike to Discover amazing places like La Alcoba Azul to eat and find underground salsa clubs to dance in! (http://barcelona.unlike.net/locations/307224-La-Alcoba-Azul)

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French plaque ~ EBay
Pink glassware ~ TK Maxx
Perfume ~ Jimmy Choo

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Having just moved house, it is natural that I am all-house-related-things obsessed! Casually watching old re-runs of MTV's The City reawakened a deep love of Olivia Palermo's Tribeca apartment. The gorgeous gal lived in a clean, neutral space which gave room for quirky one off soft furnishings and accessories. But it was the CHAIRS that my heart beat so quickly for....

I googled around and found www.made.com do an amazingly similar style chair for a breathtaking £169 - Interior design problem - SOLVED!

The release of the new version of this "classic" has prompted me to purchase and discover what all the Internet hype surrounding this foundation is for. I didn't buy the serum version, I'm a sucker for originals!

Hailed as the high streets most loved foundation, it had a lot to live up to... And it did not disappoint.

I actually got really excited again this morning when I remembered that I got to use it again! It oxidises really well, reminding me of BB 'Skin', which I loved. But at a third of the cost and a better colour match for my skin, I can feel this becoming one of my all time favourite foundations - and that says ALOT. The hype is so worth it, it really is a cult product!
EDIT: My boyfriend asked me that night (after wearing it all day) if I had done something different to my face, did I have new makeup as my skin looked nice and fresh! More of a thumbs up!


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Life began in a dark world... well, ash brown to be fair. It took me the length of my older teenage years to nail the perfect colour of blonde to swish around Liverpool city centre with. Once I got there, I was utterly convinced I would never tread back to the dark side, I didn't even contemplate it without shuddering.

However, as I ploughed into my twenties, too little toner and too  much fake tan made me feel brashy. I swam in a sea of girls looking exactly the same, and it became time to experiment. I meddled from a honey brown to a purple brown, everything in between and I am still attempting to perfect my mop this side of peroxide!

I thought I would share some pictures of my journey for anyone else having a mid-twenties crisis. My learned wisdom is GO FOR IT! I have now developed a total hatred for anyone who says they have a "type", 'I only date brunettes' etc.... I was one last week, but I probably won't be by next pay day so don't pigeon hole yourself or other girls!

                                Platinum Ash Blonde

                          Honey Blonde (7.3)

Dark Ash Blonde (6.3)

Ash Brown (5.53)

Chocolate Brown 

'Chocolate Truffle'

Trying out Coloursport 30 day mascara today, a perfect snowy day for staying indoors and having a true pamper session - guilt free!

I fill out and colour my brows to look like this in a day to day basis... Fingers crossed!



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I have just treated myself to an M&S Autograph pair of Treggings.... J'adore!

They are a mixture of Trousers and Leggings (obviously) and this pair, at £39.50 ,are my going back to University in September staple! Very chic, very wearable and totally comfortable!

Love, Laura - Darling xoxo

Gone are the days of my Infinite Barclays' credit card when my beauty bag was something that a Selfridges counter would be envious of! I am now beauty bargain chick whilst training to be a Solicitor! It has become an interesting concept and twist. I love beauty and I love bargains so I have set about swapping some of my much loved make up designer classics for high street versions. 

This particular post is about Boots 17's latest foundation, 'Adapt-itude'. I loved the concept of it coming in Light, Medium and Dark - how easy to choose but I don't love the product. First of all I thought maybe it was just the coverage (as it is very light) but since then I have realised that it's major downfall is when it oxidases. It leaves my face patchy and colour stained - it has no lasting power at all. It looks okay, and only okay when it first goes on but I want some commitment from my base! 

It has got to be my least favourite foundation I have ever tried ... 0/10.

Stay posted for more bargain beauty help from the Ex- Queen of Chanel and Nars! 

Love, Laura - Darling xoxo