At John Lewis
Countryewe
Promod
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Boiled Wool Coats
Coats made of boiled wool are ideal for these clear, cool, non-windy autumn afternoons. Boiled wool is made of knitted fabric that is - as the name says - boiled which causes the knit to felt. This way less air gets though the material and it's much warmer than normal knit. I made a boiled wool skirt for myself two months ago and I love it! Now I'd really like to add a beautiful boiled wool coat to my wardrobe, but these items are not what you call cheap. Maybe I try to make one myself. Until then, I dream about my top three findings. Here they are:
At John Lewis
Countryewe
Promod
At John Lewis Countryewe Promod
Friday, October 30, 2009
If I won the lottery: Dress with large pockets
I found this dress on the internet and while I like all the pieces on Makool Loves You this one is my favorite. And yes, I actually do put stuff like money in decorative pockets on dresses and skirts
Picture: Makool loves you
Picture: Makool loves you
Etsy finding: Ruffle Coat
I just found this amazing coat in pretty-awesome. It's 95 USD and thereby a bit above my current budget *erhm* but I'm sure it won't take long until this fashion gem finds a loving new owner. What I love most about it? Even though it has these sweet ruffles the way they sit on the coat doesn't make it overly cuty-cute. Note the ruffles on the sleeves and the form of the collar - word that comes to my head: "Spacetulip"
Creation and Picture: Neue at Etsy
Creation and Picture: Neue at Etsy
Wanted: Large saddle bag by Cath Kidston
Pictures: Cath Kidston
The exterior is oilcloth.
They're so pretty, I can't even decide which one I like most!
Tutorial: How to make a strawberry coloured honey flavored lipgloss (actually, more a glossy lipcare)
Here is a very easy recipe on how to make a sweet flavored all natural lipgloss. The shade is a lovely transparent strawberry red with a slight purple hint. The honey makes it taste so sweet, you will have to restrain youself to not lick the lipgloss off your lips. And the best: no harmful ingredients, the product is completely natural and it also makes you lips super smooth!
What you'll need:
1. A small container (e.g. muesli bowl) to heat the ingredients in
2. a bigger container (e.g. saucepan) to put the smaller one in
3. A spoon
4. A very small container to fill in the lipgloss
5. a little bit of sheabutter (refined) (get it e.g. here Gracefruit)
6. simple honey (the clear one)
7. beetroot powder (you can find this on ebay for £3 or so)
8. tiny bit of Wodka (it's a grown-up lipgloss)
First step
Put the small container in the bigger one, heat up water, the pour the hot water into the bigger (but not the smaller) container.
Second step
Put a small amount of sheabutter into the small container and wait until it's melted - this might take a few minutes.
Third step
Add the honey to the melted sheabutter (a bit more honey than sheabutter) and let it melt too
(yes, I added the honey before the sheabutter was melted - it doesn't really matter)
Fourth step
Take approx a small half a teaspoon full of beetroot and about the double amount of vodka - mix it.
(I added a bit more liquid because I made more than one lipgloss, but if you make just one use a much smaller amount of Vodka - really jsut enough to "activate" the beetroot - , otherwise the lipgloss becomes too liquid)
There will probably be small particles from the beetroot powder in the mixture but you won't really see them on your lips when applied.
Fifth step
Take the small container out of the big one and let it cool down a little. Then add the beetroot-vodka mixture. Stir!!
Sixth and final step
Pour the mixture into the tiny container.
While pouring you will probably realize that the vodka and the honey/shea don't mix perfectly but again, it does not really matter once you apply the lipgloss on your lips.
Allow the mixture to cool down over night. The stir with the clean end of a spoon again, because the lipgloss has probably separated a bit while cooling down.
Done and ready for a strawberry look and sweet honey taste!
In my experience it's best to use the lipgloss within three weeks.
What you'll need:
1. A small container (e.g. muesli bowl) to heat the ingredients in
2. a bigger container (e.g. saucepan) to put the smaller one in
3. A spoon
4. A very small container to fill in the lipgloss
5. a little bit of sheabutter (refined) (get it e.g. here Gracefruit)
6. simple honey (the clear one)
7. beetroot powder (you can find this on ebay for £3 or so)
8. tiny bit of Wodka (it's a grown-up lipgloss)
First step
Put the small container in the bigger one, heat up water, the pour the hot water into the bigger (but not the smaller) container.
Second step
Put a small amount of sheabutter into the small container and wait until it's melted - this might take a few minutes.
Third step
Add the honey to the melted sheabutter (a bit more honey than sheabutter) and let it melt too
(yes, I added the honey before the sheabutter was melted - it doesn't really matter)
Fourth step
Take approx a small half a teaspoon full of beetroot and about the double amount of vodka - mix it.
(I added a bit more liquid because I made more than one lipgloss, but if you make just one use a much smaller amount of Vodka - really jsut enough to "activate" the beetroot - , otherwise the lipgloss becomes too liquid)
There will probably be small particles from the beetroot powder in the mixture but you won't really see them on your lips when applied.
Fifth step
Take the small container out of the big one and let it cool down a little. Then add the beetroot-vodka mixture. Stir!!
Sixth and final step
Pour the mixture into the tiny container.
While pouring you will probably realize that the vodka and the honey/shea don't mix perfectly but again, it does not really matter once you apply the lipgloss on your lips.
Allow the mixture to cool down over night. The stir with the clean end of a spoon again, because the lipgloss has probably separated a bit while cooling down.
Done and ready for a strawberry look and sweet honey taste!
In my experience it's best to use the lipgloss within three weeks.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Link: DIY Cosmetic and Care Products (in German though)
The best website on how to make your own cosmetic and care products is written in German - sorry for all the Non-German speakers out there. If, however, you studied German at university, still remember these German lessons in highschool, are a native speaker or simply a natural talent, make sure to visit Olionatura
Label: Mina UK
Mina UK specializes in incredibly cute dresses. Here are my top 5 of their most recent collection
How to make all natural blush for rosy cheeks
It's soo easy to make a loose blush in lovely rosy pink.
All you'll need is this:
1. A container with a sieve for you blush (get it e.g. on ebay)
2. Iron Oxid in Rose (e.g. Aromazone - Oxide Rose d'Italie)
Picture: Aromazone
3. Mica Powder White Silk (or Satin) (e.g. from Coastalscents)
I sell small amounts of nearly all the ingredients I use in this blog - in case you prefer to prefer to have no more than you need for a single go. Just write to me.
You need the mica powder because the iron oxide is way too strong in colour. Unless you are going to a costume ball you will need to blend it with the white, shiny mica powder. Add the mica until your blush has the desired colour- that's done!
No harmful ingredients, very affordable and the result is just lovely: Perfect Folk-Queen naturally blushed! You will never buy a ready-made loose rosy blush again..
All you'll need is this:
1. A container with a sieve for you blush (get it e.g. on ebay)
2. Iron Oxid in Rose (e.g. Aromazone - Oxide Rose d'Italie)
Picture: Aromazone
3. Mica Powder White Silk (or Satin) (e.g. from Coastalscents)
I sell small amounts of nearly all the ingredients I use in this blog - in case you prefer to prefer to have no more than you need for a single go. Just write to me.
You need the mica powder because the iron oxide is way too strong in colour. Unless you are going to a costume ball you will need to blend it with the white, shiny mica powder. Add the mica until your blush has the desired colour- that's done!
No harmful ingredients, very affordable and the result is just lovely: Perfect Folk-Queen naturally blushed! You will never buy a ready-made loose rosy blush again..
Queen B
Like oh so many others I adore Blair Waldorf's style in "Gossip Girl". Here are some of my favorite Blair-outfits:
You can also check out Edith&Ella for their advice on how to dress Blair-wise
You can also check out Edith&Ella for their advice on how to dress Blair-wise
Isn't this top incredibly pretty? Imagine it under a dark grey jumper to add some "real colour" to this seasons trend colours.
I would love to order it but the US seller charges 34 USD for shipping!!!
However, if there are two other fashion-lovers who are interested in ordering it too we could share the shipping costs!
The total costs would them amount to £13 each top only! (Add postage if you live outside of England, Scotland or Wales)
Write me quickly if you're interested
I would love to order it but the US seller charges 34 USD for shipping!!!
However, if there are two other fashion-lovers who are interested in ordering it too we could share the shipping costs!
The total costs would them amount to £13 each top only! (Add postage if you live outside of England, Scotland or Wales)
Write me quickly if you're interested
Folk Beauty
Ever since a bought a folk-style skirt on sale a year ago I'm totally obsessed with fashion in Folk-Style. But the colours have to be pretty strong and bold, no pastel, as this make it look to cutie-innocent, and you end up *really* looking like a girl from Smallville when in fact you're aiming at looking like a Folk-Queen
Pictures: Burda
Pictures: Burda
Velvet
Hottest fabric this a/w season? Velvet! Its' classy, feminine and strong at the same time - which makes velvet *the* Folk-Queen fabric!
Actually, velvet strongly reminds me of persian cats, the short haired ones that is.I love cotton velvet skirts in blue and purple and I adore the crushed velvet dresses in burned red showed below!
Pictures from Brigitte
Actually, velvet strongly reminds me of persian cats, the short haired ones that is.I love cotton velvet skirts in blue and purple and I adore the crushed velvet dresses in burned red showed below!
Pictures from Brigitte
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Wanted: Rose socks
Pretty, pretty, pretty socks from WhiteStuff in navy with little roses! I'm sure it looks gorgeous with ankle boots and a just-above-knee skirt
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