Micro-Trend: Blue

Following on from my post about the Spring/Summer 14 runway shows of New York Fashion Week, I thought I would make a short series and highlight some micro trends for you. 

Blue is absolutely HUGE this coming season and it's easy to incorporate blue into your look without having to shell out a small fortune. 

I'm conscious that not all of my readers (or indeed myself) are lucky enough to be employed, and a lot of my readership is made up of students too, so I don't want to include anything in this post that may be too expensive. 

Image: adoreabubbles.blogspot.com
(my nails don't ever look this good)

If you are looking for a pop of blue on your nails, then look no further than the budget brand beloved of almost every beauty blogger, NYC. Their "In a New York Color Minute" range has a fabuous offering, Water Street Blue. It's a bright cerulean shade that will see you through the SS14 season with ease. 

A steal at €1.79 in most Penneys. 

Image: project-swatch.com

If you're like me and you love a touch of sparkle, then hop into any decent Tesco and pick up Sally Hansen's gorgeous Salon Manicure gem, Mermaids Tail. 

It's a tad more expensive, at €8.99 but, as we all know, the Salon Manicure range has incredible staying power. 

TOP TIP: Pair it as an accent nail with Water Street Blue for a beautiful, seaside-inspired mani. 

image: topshop.com

If its accessories your after, TopShop is your only man. 

Check out this glorious chunky blue chain. Top a slouchy grey tee and a pair of blue-jeans with this, and you'll look effortlessly chic, even on your laziest day... 

If you wanted to dress this up you could pair it with a black high-waisted skirt, a crop top and some killer heels. A pop of color will instantly add interest to any monochromatic outfit. 

Buy it HERE for £12.50.

You could also hit up your nearest Penneys and get yourself a beanie, or a scarf, even a cardigan! I have to say, this micro-trend just blue me away! Geddit? 



What do you think of the blue micro-trend? Will you be incorporating it into your everyday look?

Stick around for another Micro Trend post coming soon!!

Amy
xx

The TAG of All Knowledge!!

Hey ladies,

Today, I am unveiling my very own TAG post and I hope it takes off! I've got 10 questions, because 10 is my favorite number. I decided to make up this tag because I thought of one awesome question and decided that a TAG was the best way to get it out there. Of course, to get the ball rolling, I will answer the questions myself and then I'm going to tag 5 of my favorite bloggers to do this. 

1. If you were a rock-star, what items would you demand on your rider? 

If I was a rock-star, I don't think I would demand anything totally insane, to be honest. Gummy-Bears, lactose free milk, the biggest mug for my tea that they had around, and that would be it. I mean, I suppose if I was a diva, I'd go for stuff like gummy bears with all the clear ones picked out and put in a separate dish, a bone China tea-cup and a chaise-lounge... 

2. If you could afford any designer piece, be it clothing, shoes or accessories, what would it be and how would you style it? If you can, post a picture.

Oh lordy! I think I would go for something that I would get a lot of use out of, like this pair of Jeffrey Campbell Litas.

Image: Pinterest

3. What kind of a teenager were you? Goth? Princess? Nerdy? 

I was a straight up freak. I had awesome friends but I really didn't have any cop on at all. I was pretty bookish and got good grades and stuff, was totally addicted to Haribo and generally didn't have much cop on til I turned about 15/16. I then discovered "Emo" and that was me for the duration of the Leaving Cert. 

4. This one is a bit morbid. If you could have any quote as your epitaph, what would it be and why?

I would probably go for the quintessential "Amy" thing and have a lyric from HIM or something. The only quote that sticks out at the moment is "To find yourself, you need the greatest possible freedom to drift", which was said by Francis Bacon, though I don't know to whom. 

5. What fictional character would you most like to have dinner with and why?

Oooooh. I mean so many people come to mind. King Joffrey Baratheon from the Game of Thrones books, just to see if he's as much a bitch as I think he is. Four from the Divergent trilogy but post-Allegiant. People who have read it will know why! Neville Longbottom, Luna Lovegood, Tyler Durden and maybe Michael Schofield from Prison Break. I like a lot of fiction so this is a hard one for me. 

7. Tell me about your first ever make-up purchase.

The first item of makeup I ever purchased was a matte black Urban decay eye-shadow which I still have, surprisingly. I didn't really bother with makeup until i got into my Emo phase so that would explain it... I should probably throw it away but it's still awesome and I hardly use it because of the nostalgia attached. 

8. It's the year 2020, where do you hope to be in life?

I would like to be working in the food industry full time, cooking. I would also hope to be living with Chris. It's my goal for the end of 2015 for us to be living together some place nice. I would also hope to be comfortable in my finances. I'd also hope to still be blogging, duh!

9. What is your drink order of choice when you go out? 

Southern and Lime, please, barman!

10. We all have a "Dirty Sexy Crush", so tell me: Who is yours?

David Caruso from CSI Miami (It's the voice, ladies, and the ginger), Ryan Tubridy (I love him) and also Jeremy Clarkson (He's an arse but hilarious). God I can't believe I'm admitting these things for all the internet to see! What would my mother say?! 

Now, it's time for the fun part. I hope that you guys enjoy this, and I hope you share it around so everyone can have some fun with it. 

I TAG: 

Robyn @ Robyns Rants and Raves 

Natasha @ Natashas Wonderland

Mags @ Magatha May (I miss her blogs, so maybe this will incentivise her to get back on the wagon!)

Kayliegh @ Kayliegh Land

Jamie @ Polka Dot Kisses

I hope you enjoyed this post, guys! 

Amy

xx