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Just.one: The Perfect Red Lipstick

2013-08-15T15:20:00.000+01:00

Red lipstick...

They say everyone has their perfect shade, the one that they can just apply whatever their mood or look and instantly their outfit is complete.

I thought I found my perfect shade and finish in Revlon's Super Lustrous Matte Lipstick 'Really Red', modest in both price (£7.49) and design. If a red lipstick is all I need, I felt it had to be just as simple and understated as my style. A matte red has all the injection of instant glamour without any of the overdone, high maintenance finish of its glossy counterpart. My high street beauty steal seemed to be a firm keeper... that was until the discovery of Chanel's aptly named 'Allure Velvet'. Beautifully understated, quietly confident in its black lacquered case, it somehow spoke to me on so many levels (believe me when I say this as its rare I get excited about a beauty product or makeup at all). The temptation to discard of the meagre contents in my vanity case, before I realised I'm not now or have ever been blessed with flawless skin. But there was that one tiny moment that made me think... 'all I need is one'.

YSL - Rouge Pur Couture The Mats / Revlon - Super Lustrous Matte / Chanel - Allure Velvet

Just.choosing: The Perfect Court Shoe

2013-07-01T13:49:00.000+01:00

Since finding a little weekend job at quintessentially British brand LK Bennett, I have found myself with the conundrum of which pair of their classic courts to wear. Although immediately drawn to the highest and most beautiful pair of the lot ('Harper'), I feel even with its clever hidden platform running around all day might get a little painful. 'Sledge' the go to favourite of the Duchess is just as high and I have no idea how she covers all the miles in those at most Royal appearances. This leaves me with the rather stylish point toes, 'Florete', (a style favourite over at French Vogue) and the cute kitten heels, 'Bury' for that nod to Audrey Hepburn chic. While I have mastered how to walk in high heels, I've yet to master the pain that comes with them, so for now at least I'll stick to my little 5cm kitten heels that are elegant enough to go with any dress for work or play.

Just.finished: Swarovski Converse

2013-06-06T13:32:00.000+01:00

The finished pair. They add a little something extra to any outfit!

Just.made: Swarovski Covered Converse

2013-06-05T22:12:00.002+01:00

Here's a little video of how to bling up your converse. With a bit of spare time on my hands I felt it was time for a DIY project. Now I have a beautifully bling pair of converse covered in sparkles I think its time to balance things out with a pair covered in studs...

Just.Emmanuelle: Steal her Style

2013-03-21T12:44:00.000+00:00

Think I've found my new style icon... Emmanuelle Alt, Editor at Vogue Paris.

Just.want: To be part of the French Vogue Team!

2013-03-20T12:18:00.000+00:00

Never have I seen a group of women look so effortlessly chic, yet quite so scary. The ladies over at French Vogue certainly know how to throw on beautiful basics. Always seen together in their uniform of all black, skinny jeans, and freshly sharpened stilettos as they sashay round the tuileries during fashion week. They certainly are a fearsome thing to behold! One can't help but conjure up an image of them being titled la mode mafia (fashion mafia) and you would never say no to being part of their mob.

Just.messing: Playing around with .gifs

2013-03-01T20:00:00.000+00:00

As I've been working hard all week glued to my computer screen, I thought what better way to relax and have fun then stare at the screen some more playing around with .gif animations. I managed to come up with a couple of subtle ideas using photos that are part of my editorial for a uni magazine project (which is at the printers as we speak).

Just.gone: February on Instagram

2013-02-28T13:25:00.000+00:00

Round up of my favs from freezing February, what will March have to offer... a little more sunshine and some warmer weather perhaps???

Just.worn: Black & Bling

2013-02-13T22:03:00.001+00:00

Was out in the freezing sub-zero temperatures today shooting some of my jewellery designs for a magazine project we've been working on at uni (Stay tuned to see the final pics, all of which look amazing). Ended up all in black today, all cosy and warm in my sequin skull sweater topped off with a bit of ice queen bling!

Just.worn:

Sneaks - Adidas / Jeans - Dr Denim / Sweater - Urban Outfitters / Coat - Tara Jarmon / Necklaces - Customised Assortment from New Look

Just.worn: Life in the Urban Jungle

2013-02-13T00:02:00.002+00:00

A flash of neon in the urban jungle and me getting carried away in photoshop!

Just.worn:

Black Coat - Tara Jarmon / Grey Cashmere Jumper - Borrowed from my brother / Neon Scarf - Stephen Sprouse x Louis Vuitton / Leather Trousers - Topshop / Boots - Office / Necklace - RCK+SKLL / Ring - Topshop

Just.worn: Skull Sweater and Skirt

2013-02-08T08:48:00.004+00:00

Here's a quick little post of what I was wearing yesterday... a skirt. Not a look I would normally go for, but styled with a more hard edged leather jacket and sweater and I felt right at home in it.

Off to London today to see the team at glam.co.uk for a little chat about working with them over fashion week and an interview for an internship at Imogen Belfield Jewellery. More than a little excited and somehow have found myself deciding on an outfit featuring another skirt, what is going on?

Just.worn:

Leather Jacket - H&M (bought at carboot) / Skull Sweater - Urban Outfitters / Pencil Skirt - Topshop (ebay) / Ambush Boots - Topshop / Watch - DKNY / Cross Bracelet - made by me

Just.worn: Striped Sweater

2013-02-05T22:56:00.000+00:00

Just a casual little something for today.

Just.worn:

Striped Sweater - Zara / Leather Trousers - Topshop / Boots - Carvela / Jacket - Topshop / Necklace - H&M / Sunglasses - Raybans

Just.gone: January on Instagram

2013-02-01T12:46:00.003+00:00

Round up of my favs from snowy, icy January, what will February have to offer... a little romance perhaps???

Just.want: Givenchy!

2013-01-28T14:37:00.002+00:00

Currently in love with all bags designed by Givenchy, this beauty, being number one!

Getting a little too distracted by all of these beautiful bags as I try to hunt down the perfect little (probably not so little as I tend to carry my life around with me) black bag. Although this one above is 1. out of my price range and 2. a little on the small side, I just can't resist its snakeskin print.

Just.seeing: Stripes & Sweaters

2013-01-26T15:56:00.000+00:00

Clockwise from left: Stripe Sleeve - Zara / Shark Attack - Givenchy / Eagle - Boy London / Tiger - Kenzo / Triple Stripe - Iro / Oversize stripe - Zara

With it minus whatever outside, I've decided its the perfect excuse to stay inside and shop for some cosy knits for the time when I have eventually have to venture off out. As much as my favourite is Givenchy's shark print sweater, its a little bit out of my league! Plus I'm totally loving the fact that Zara has its own oversize version of that Iro striped number I keep seeing everywhere!

Just.addicted: Ever Growing Little Black Boot Collection

2013-01-18T09:13:00.000+00:00

How many little black boots is that now?

I make it 7 but I have a feeling I might have missed some out...

What started as just a coupe of pairs is now slowing growing into a collection. Black boots have become my go to shoe for any outfit, give me a pair of flat ankle boots any day over a pair of ballerina pumps. However as the collection grows so does the heel height. My favourite 3 vary in height, from my flat studded pair from office, to my almost skyscraper pair by Deena & Ozzy from Urban Outfitters. Although I have to say I wear my western boots from Kurt Geiger with everything, jeans, leather trousers, skirts and even dresses. They have to be my best buy from last year, not only were they half price in the sale, but are amazingly versatile... not to mention so so so comfortable!

Just.erin: Low Luv

2013-01-09T10:57:00.000+00:00

Just.one: The One Thing This Year

2013-01-01T13:19:00.000+00:00

Just.obsessed: One Last Skull

2012-12-28T12:24:00.000+00:00

One last post about skulls before the year ends, and I should probably add, what a year it has been!

Here's a quick little post mainly about this AWESOME sequin skull jumper I received for Christmas, which can be found in Urban Outfitters. I absolutely love it!

Be sure to check back in the new year where you can see me style this jumper into numerous outfits (seriously, if I can get away with wearing it with everything, then I will)! Hopefully I'll find some other clothes to style together, maybe with some of my new custom designed jewels (check out my instagram - @ninaclewis - to see some of my designs so far) and most definitely more skulls!

Until then... Happy New Year!

Just.ideas: Glittering Gold Gifts

2012-12-06T13:28:00.000+00:00

After watching the new topshop christmas advert with Kate Bosworth surround by gold, I thought I would create a little list of all things golden that would make the perfect Christmas gifts!

Lace & Sequin Bra - All Saints / Sequin Dress - Phase Eight / Black & Gold Skull Bead Bracelet - Lady Lu Jewels / Multi Chain Cross Necklace - Topshop / Sequin Tee Dress - All Saints / Arty Dot Ring - Yves Saint Laurent / Gold Hi Tops - Kurt Geiger / Sequin Clutch Bag - All Saints / Gold Skull Candle - Koff

Just.seen: Winter Wonderland

2012-12-04T10:37:00.002+00:00

Rather like Topshop's Christmas Ad featuring Kate Bosworth (who has even released this song as a single), its beautifully shot (I love the golden tone that lights up the room) and I definitely want those dazzling ruby shoes.

Just.worn: Denim Detail

2012-12-03T10:41:00.000+00:00

A closer look at my Dr Denim jeans and the biker style seam detail on the knees and the ankle zips. Worn simply with chunky wedge boots and a red cashmere jumper (well it is christmas now, so festive colours are a must)!

Just.worn:

Jeans - Dr Denim / Boots - Next / Jumper - John Lewis (mens) / Bracelet - MMM x H&M

Just.worn: Snakeskin Jeans

2012-12-01T13:26:00.000+00:00

It didn't take me long to cross off these jeans on my winter wish list. So here they are with the only coat I will be wearing all christmas!

Just.worn:
Snakeskin Jeans - Zara / Tee - H&M / Boots - Office (bought off ebay) / Belt - H&M / Faux Fur Coat - Vintage (from To Be Worn Again) / Watch - DKNY / Bracelet - Lady Lu Jewels

Just.want: Winter Wishlist

2012-11-30T15:11:00.000+00:00

As today it reached sub-zero temperatures, I decided to stay cosy and warm inside and compile a little winter wish list. Comprising of lots of woolly knits, icy coloured bling and a fantastic pair of boots to stomp about outside.

Whats on everyone's winter wish list???

Just.want:
Sequin Skull Jumper - Urban Outfitters / Chunky Lilac Knit - Designers Remix / Cable Knit Bobble Hat - Topshop / Oversized Fur Collar Coat - Sparkle & Fade / Western Boots - Topshop / Silver Sabian Matinee Necklace - All Saints / ~~Black Snakeskin Jeans - Zara~~ / Crown Chakra Bracelet - Daisy

Just.worn: Neon Necklace

2012-11-29T11:54:00.002+00:00

Came across this LBD in H&M yesterday, and although I'm not normally one for dresses, layering it over trousers seems to take the girly edge off (although I could be tempted to wear it by itself with lots of studs and skulls). Worn here with my latest DIY necklace, with some serious neon green tassels attached to some chunky chains, its the perfect statement piece to offset an otherwise entirely black outfit!

Just.worn:

Sheer Black Dress - H&M / Leather Trousers - Topshop / Chelsea Boots - River Island / Keyring Bracelet - Maison Martin Margiela x H&M