Dolores Darling

With this post I'll be showing you all some more of my Collectif collection. If you have seen my previous posts you will know how much I just adore Collectif. You're always guaranteed fabulous quality and gorgeous clothes for a very reasonable price.

I seem to have gone with a theme of their Dolores range.

To start with, the the Dolores dress in black and white. This dress is £50.

I wore this dress on Christmas day (seems so long ago now). I loved swooning around the house feeling like a vintage princess! It has the classic long length to give it a vintage look but still is very flattering for the modern pin up. It is also suitable to wear for college and if I had a job I could wear what I want, that too!

The dress doesn't come with the belt but I think it goes with it so well I always wear it with it!

The Dolores shape is so flattering. Even though I am rather flat chested it still makes the area look pretty. The sleeves widen your shoulders and balance out your body.

I am genuinely in love with this outfit! In one of Collectif's amazing sales (mentioned in my previous Collectif post) I got the Liesel Blackwatch Skirt. After buying the polka dot one in navy I became very fond of the style and fit.

This skirt is currently in the sale so go go go ladies!

I was struggling to find stuff to wear with it because most of my tops are patterned. So I bought the Dolores top in red for £25. These two go perfectly together and creates a gorgeous 1950's inspired modern look.

This Dolores top is actually meant to be navy and white but the camera makes it look black. Like the red one this is also only £25! I've paired it with some denim hot pants to prepare for the summer. The top also looks great with high waisted jeans which are more suitable for the current weather! And, a pink skirt matches stunningly.

Collectif have a large range of tops and dresses with the Dolores shape so go take a look ladies!

Betsy Jo 

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Lindy Bop Jeanette Dress

Hello! I'm back again with a real treat for you all. This one isn't edible but it sure is beautiful. I've been looking at Lindy Bop for a while and have finally bought one of their amazing dresses.

 Lindy Bop specialize in dresses, and they do it well! I bought the Jeanette dress for £29.99 in black and red leopard.

I am so happy with this dress and it hasn't caused too much of a hole in my pocket.

I'm in the garden today as it is becoming reasonably warm!

So this is the dress, isn't it lovely? It reminds me of a 1950's American diner waitress uniform. The fit is is very flattering and I did add a belt because who doesn't love a belt so tight you can't breath in but makes your waist look good?

I ordered a size 10 and it is very true to size.

I think that the quick delivery of this dress deserves a mention. I ordered it on a Monday night and it came Wednesday morning for a standard charge of £1.95!

 As of the lighting the dress looks a little pinker in the photos. It actually has more of an orange tint.

I love these heart buttons on the dress. Little extra cute details always get me excited!

Well the cats seem to approve! What do you all think?

Hope you all have a lovely weekend!

Betsy Jo 

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Pink to Make the Boys Wink!

As you all know, and if you don't, I LOVE LIPSTICK! In my previous blog post about lipsticks I showed you some of my reds. Up until recently I've been a bit of a snob and turned my nose up at any lipstick that isn't red.

But, I took the plunge and have bought a couple of pinks! I love to explore new looks, and when I wear pink lipstick I feel rather cute and love to dress with light blues and yellows.

The two I have bought are, MUA Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquer in the shade Funk and Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm in Showy.

I have had my eye on the MUA Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquers for a while and they finally had them in my local Superdrug. These are £3. Yes, £3, your eyes aren't going funny! The Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm was recommended by my friend, Laura, and are £7.99.

Top - Revlon
Bottom - MUA

 

Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm

I absolutely adore the colour of this balm. I'm very picky with lipsticks, if it doesn't look like I'm wearing any unless you're at least only a meter away, what's the point? I was worried that because this was a balm that it would lose it's strength of pigment. But, it doesn't! It's so moisturizing and doesn't peel, oh and smells of mint! 

Because it's such a nice day and I love the sun I thought I would take a photo of these outside too. Please excuse my squinty eyes!

MUA Velvet Lip Lacquer

This one is a little darker which is great for when I want to wear navy's and black's. I am so impressed with this product. The pigment is amazing and it is so long lasting! I know some of you will be thinking, "Is it as good as the Lime Crime ones?". I haven't ever used their products, but this is so good I would probably say yes.

I love this product so much I am going to by all the other colours, so watch this space!

Selfies in the sun are hard!

Please feel free to leave any comments or questions!

Betsy Jo

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Hair Quickies!

Hello again! I don't know about you gals, but sometimes I feel super lazy with my hair. I see all the beautiful curls and creations girls do with their hair and I just think to myself, where do they get the bloody time?! 

If you're like me, having to get up six times a week before 7am for a not so glamorous job and college. I really don't have time (or energy) to create the fabulous full on vintage inspired hair everyday.

So, I've done this post to show you how I compromise with quick do's with straight hair! Oh, and I got my roots done and wanted to show off my lovely colours.

Number 1

This is my natural hair.

Take the front of your hair and using a curling iron (mine is 19mm) roll the hair towards your face. Pin and spray. I use my favourite spray by Trevor Sorbie called "Curl Creator" (see more on my other hair tutorial).

Leave pinned hair for around 10-15 minutes to cool. I usually do my make up in this time. 

Once you have taken it out. Backcomb with a thick bristled brush to create height.

Then shape with your fingers, using the technique in picture three. Pull it down gently but still keeping height. You may need to brush underneath to smooth the curl.

Take a section of hair from the side of your head around the size of the first picture. Bring it to the top of your head and grip in place. Do this for the other side too (this will work for both middle and side partings).

Fix your front curl with a couple grips by tucking it under and gently sliding the grip in.

Alternative look with the front curl. This is great for when your hair is in an unwearable state and can easily be cute-ified up with a hair accessory!

Number 2

This look is pretty similar but with a different front.

When I usually do this style I just do it with all over straight natural hair. But, in these pictures I have brushed out the front curl I created in the other look. I think this is a much better way and advise you to do the same if you have time!

Take a larger section of the front of the hair and backcomb it all. Smooth the hair out then bring round to the side of the head and twist it slightly to the shape in picture 3 and grip!

Then, bring a small section of hair from the other side of your head and grip it so it meets your first section.

Finally, bring another small section from underneath the first and grip where the other two parts are.

Spray with hairspray!

Tah-dah!

Number 3
If all else fails I always go with the quiff. Even with my shorter front of hair it is easy to achieve and takes less than 5 minutes.

Use a large section of the front of your hair. Most of the 5 minutes is spent backcombing, but this is essential to enable you to get the right texture of

 hair to style it. Spray with hairspray whilst you're at the stage of picture number 2.

Make sure you smooth it out gently so it keeps volume but still looks neat. Pinch the tip and pull back, then push forwards against your head to get the shape of picture 2.

Slightly twist and grip!

Betsy Jo 

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