Payday perks

So the Olympics are here and frankly I have a very limited amount of interest (it is growing slowly). I will admit the opening ceremony was pretty cool and very British. So instead of being glued to the TV, I have browsed the limitless sales online and I will be cheering myself up with a few of the beauties above in an Olympian shopping event. The sun has finally blessed these shores  for a week and  the summer clothes are out in force. There wasn't any real breeze what so ever but as it has rained for so long I won't complain even if the nights were unbearable. It appears the Olympics have brought grey skies and  rain back again unfortunately. I am really feeling pattern and colours which vary from super bright to very deep and intense shades at the moment so that is at the top of my list.

What are your must have payday treats???

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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Nifty NYX (Make up haul)

A while back I did a NYX cream blush post which I raved about and these 6 round lip glosses and 3 lipsticks are my second haul order from the wonderful eBay shop Joys Cosmetics. I received a free gift with my cream blush order which was the apricot gloss and that alone prompted me place my order immediately. I tried to choose colours for all occasions that could be used all year round. I really wanted to do a longer term trial run to ensure the quality of these products really was as great as I thought. They are, these lip glosses are AWESOME! I have been using them non stop since they arrived! 

 Not only do they have staying power but they last a long time. There is no stickiness or weird smells. The glosses that have sparkle are not overpowering and do not chafe my lips. They passed all tests with flying colours! I can't rave about NYX products enough really, they really are excellent. I like wearing my glosses mostly by themselves and these are very pigmented. The lipsticks are super creamy, nourishing and extremely pigmented. My colour choices reflect late summer and autumn trends and they can also be layered with some of the lip glosses to vary the shades and intensity. Seriously dolls I can't say enough good things about these products just gorgeous stuff! I am defiantly eyeing up a few matt finish lipsticks and super gloss lip glosses! Watch out for another haul ;-)

Ps. Many bloggers and vloggers have been hyping queen of Africa as shown above and I can truly hand on heart say believe the hype, it's lovely. Until next time.

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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Fashion passion mood board

Colours, textures, bold prints, cuts, finishes and statements. My last mood board was a tad cluttered so I kept this one very minimal (by my standards heh). I love the bold simplicity of these pieces. They aren't over the top but still make a dramatic statement. The weather is still kaka in London and that usually means that I go for darker colours when I am bored . I have deliberately kept some of these pieces light yet rich in tone. Obviously I can't afford some of these designer pieces but a girl can dream, adapt and substitute right?

In the mean time I drool most unattractively over some of these pieces. What is on your fashion mood boards right now?

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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Are you that primark? (Haul)



Primark can be sooooooo hit and miss its crazy. But when they get it right they get it right and go hard. What I have seen of their SS12/ AW12 collections have been really nice. I have been finding some really nice gems in Primark of late. Nice enough for me to want to line up in sweaty conditions for a good 15 minutes. The women's department is a bit of a shambles but the men's t- shirts and vests have stepped up!! Got me a few bargains for those rare sunny days. I went in for one thing, a pair of beautiful pastel blue sandals and unfortunately they didn't have them in my size anymore and extra kicks in the teeth they had been reduced to £2!!!  *roars and dies*.

Anyways I was in the shop so I decided to have a look through and I found a few good bits. I had too much stuff so I have only shown a few pieces as I got very lazy very quickly. I never try to find a whole outfit in Primark; I stick to individual pieces and accessories then mix and match with other stores and labels. A lot of their stuff for me is throw away fashion so I don't mind if I chuck it away after a few months or ruin it at festivals etc. Not all of their stuff is of bad quality, I find most of their knit wear and jersey products last for ages.

I am really into layering, prints and giving outfits a more textured feel. Don't be afraid to print clash and add fine knits to keep an outfit warm yet stylish without bulking up. Mix and match things such as the loose knit jumper and the high low skirt with a button up shirt for a day time look. Or the neon sandals, Tokyo t-shirt and maxi for a relaxed day in the park. Also try experimenting. If you really like an item but it is slightly off when you try it on customise! I will probably cut the second strap of my sandals and keep them to add to a clutch bag for a neon sports luxe feel.

Are you having any primarni luck at the minute? Let me know where you guys are finding your fav sale items!!

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

xoxo

Mixtape Mondays #1

Chilling on the train trying not to pass out from the noxious fumes emanating from the great unwashed ,usually means some hype hype music is needed to keep me going long enough for the second cup of coffee but today I am having a chilled one for sure. I even let the nosey man finish reading to the end of my newspaper with me lol.

Ben Howard has such a weird raspy warble in his voice. The wolves is a definite tune. My friend bought me his album after we saw him live somewhere last year (no clue where) and I am loving the folksiness of it. It’s nice to hear an actual instrument instead of the usual auto tune, makes me wanna pick up my violin and find a saxophone again .

Emeli Sande has some tunes on her debut album. Suitcase and where I sleep are getting a lot of play from me atm.

Ed Sheeran, well whats not to love about the lil ginger king? Has anyone else noticed guys coming up to them and spitting lines from his songs? Give me love in particular???? busted gtfoh lmao

Frank Oceans swim good . Obviously everyone is hyped about his letter regarding his sexuality. The amount of trolls out there is ridiculous its like get over yourself dick heads, he is an awesome writer and singer and just because he is gay/bi don't act as though you were bopping your heads to his songs last year and doing a 2 step kmt. It isnt contagious.

Melanie Fiona 4am . My friend calls this her battle song. If she needs to hype herself up into the hulk, she plays this and she is ready for attitude lol. Randomly this is also a good song to cook to. Chicken has never been seasoned so well lmao!

Anyways lovers thats all for now. What are you guys listening to of late??

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

xoxo

Sneaker Freak

I love trainers (I am English we don't really say sneakers) a remnant of my tom boy days I suppose. I am more discerning in my crepe choices theses days. There is nothing like a fresh and crisp trainer on a guy or a girl it’s just a good thing. Trainers are comfortable, cool and when donned correctly stylish. I am not a girly girl and I really wasn't feeling the heeled converses when they came out yonks back but I have been swooning over the above wedge heel trainers for the longest time. They can be rocked with anything from a cute lil dress, leggings or jeans. They are incredibly versatile and add a bit of sassy sport luxes to any outfit as well as elongating the legs wonderfully. For those not keen on the wedges a pop of colour always makes an outfit interesting all year round. Show a little personality through your trainer wear.

What are your thoughts?

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

xoxo

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