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The Cashmere Hoodie

Ok…so I lured you in under false pretences. This is not actually a cashmere hoodie but an £8 hoodie that feels exactly like an expensive cashmere hoodie. I am in love and I have to tell you about my new found hoodie obsession. If you were to feel it for yourself you wouldn’t believe where it is from.

PRIMARK

Surprisingly this hoodie is from Primark. Even though I have been wearing this hoodie out and about it is actually part of their nightwear range. When you touch the fabric it is hard to believe it is only £8, yet when you step foot in Primark you kind of expect it to be about that price. I feel like it is a great buy and I may need to go and get another one just so I can rotate it in my clothes washing routine.

HOW TO WEAR IT

This hoodie is quite thin so I have found that it is great to layer up during the cold snap that we are experiencing yet will easily transition into the spring and summer when we wont need to layer it. Stick a leather jacket on top for a cool look or wear it before and after your gym class for a cosy vibe. Primark even sell tracksuit bottoms in the same fabric. I wouldn’t suggest venturing out of the house in the full set for fear of looking a little too much like you are out in your PJs.

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Hush Christmas Picks

Every summer for 6 years I have lived in a dress my auntie bought me from Hush. It’s safe to say I have been a fan of Hush for a very long time. Something that my mum and I adore about Hush is that their clothes always come smelling incredible…mum is an aromatherapist and both of us can’t help but smell everything, which is why this is an important point to me haha. Each order comes with Hush’s latest newsletter which is like a gorgeous broad sheet style magazine which I find ever so inspiring.

Hush’s current Christmas collection is gorgeous and as always all of their fabrics are lovely and soft to touch. In fact the grey jersey top you can spy in my header image is aptly called their ‘Slub T’, perfectly named. I am a huge sucker for star prints so my favourite items are their star print PJ’s, dresses and jumpers (the star print PJ shorts are in my header image-look at that gorgeous print). My absolute favourite find from their Christmas party shop, which I am really excited to share with you, is their silk cami body. I am not sure if I am getting old and miserable but I think I have always hated cold air around my belly area. This gorgeous silk body, masquerading as strap top is definitely the answer to my woes. It will also transfer from season to season as a staple in your wardrobe. In the winter you can layer it up with cute cardigans and jackets, whereas in the summer you could simply add a high waisted skirt…keep an eye on my Instagram feed where I am sure to add fashion looks involving this top.

Get Ready With Me

I filmed a ‘Christmas Get Ready With Me’ where I show you how to do an relaxed Christmas party make up look along with what I wore to a Christmas party, featuring some gorgeous products from Hush.

OOTD {November 25th}

I am beginning a new fashion series on my blog which I hope you will all like and be inspired by. I am aiming to put up a blog post once a week which features an OOTD (Outfit Of The Day) which showcase fashion items I have loved during the week. This week I am featuring what has kept me warm over a very chilly weekend break in Wales.

Jacket

If you can’t afford the saught after shearling aviator jacket from Acne then this jacket from Zara is a must have for you. It is near identical. Literally sooo identical that I am not sure how Zara got away with it? Unfortunately for Acne, their loss is my gain and a near £1800 saving.

Hat

A couple of friends at bootcamp had these festive alcohol bobble hats on and I immediately fell in love with them, especially once I realised they had cute alcoholic puns. Gin-gle Bells and Proseco Ho Ho.

I am aiming to keep up with these short and sweet OOTD fashion posts for you to help inspire your seasonal fashion picks.

Treat Yourself This Black Friday

Some people in the UK are showing signs of getting angry that us Brits have started celebrating an American tradition. I personally do not understand why you would be angry at something that is giving us money off a pleasurable experience? Well…for those who fancy a little Black Friday treat for themselves I have rounded up some amazing deals that you can shop right now.

MONOCHROME

BRIGHTS

Just because it is winter, it doesn’t mean we have to stick to colours that look like the dead leaves on the floor (see my last blog post). I am a big lover of everything from Wildfox because their clothes are insanely soft and luxurious. Now that the Black Friday sales have started I am definitely going to be purchasing a huge load of their goodies.

HANDBAGS

A fancy handbag or clutch can add a dash of playfulness and colour to even a simple T-Shirt and jeans combo.

What will you treat yourself to this Black Friday?

Playful Fashion OOTD

As the days are getting darker and more and more rain seems to be falling, I have began to add a hint of colourful playfulness to my outfits. I have realised that I tend to wear all black everything for model castings. Mostly because it is easy to decided what to wear but I recently realised that I kind of looked like a cat burglar. It is with this that I have decided to start adding a little pop of colour and playfulness to my outfits. Whenever I wear one of my tops that I have included in this post someone compliments me on it. It is a great conversation starter for sure.

I may not have spoken French since I flunked my French GCSEs but I am a sucker for a Bretton style top, especially this simple vest from H&M.

Who doesn’t love a flamingo?

Flamingos have been popping up all over the high street. This one is from H&M. I also know for a fact that a high fashion company have flamingos in their collection for AW17! So invest in some flamingos now ahead of the fash pack.

This Mickey Mouse Tshirt is from Topshop and is gorgeously bright. Very simply paired with a pair of black jeans, you have the perfect weekend outfit.

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Have you got any exciting colour pop outfits you can recommend?

# That Coat

One of my most viewed blog posts is this Zara Fashion Haul. When I released it back in April I didn’t realise what or why it would be such a big hit. I featured a printed Zara coat which has become a cult hit! There was even an Instagram account dedicated to that coat! Sure it is a gorgeous coat, which is obviously why I bought it, but when the creator of this Instagram account tagged me a few months ago I was baffled by the sheer popularity. Then last week I was contacted by Look magazine who wanted to feature an image of me wearing it. It seems that Zara have now unfortunately sold out but if I were them I think I would guarantee this obvious money maker.
On an average day in town you are bound to see at least ten women all wearing the same coat. With its popularity I am not sure if I want to wear mine anymore though.
Make sure you head to the shops to pick up your latest copy of Look magazine.

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High Street Haul August 2016

My most popular blogs and vlogs are my high street fashion hauls. You all seem to love the items I buy from Zara so this haul is dedicated to my fellow Zara adorers. I recently had a test shoot with the talented photographer Vaughan Treyvellan. A test shoot is basically an opportunity for a model to update their portfolio with images that are there to help them get booked on the next job or simply get the model called into a casting in the first place. I have been working on shoots and filming a lot lately which has meant that my portfolio is predominately jobbing photos, which are great but are obviously there to promote the product rather than me, myself.
When a model has a test shoot booked in they need to take along a load of clothes to shoot in. I love this opportunity. I get to embrace my inner stylist inspired by my interview with Clare Frith. I go into any shop I like and treat it as my dream wardrobe. I pick up absolutely everything and anything that takes my fancy and buy it all!! No lie!! I then stuff it all in a suitcase and head to my photoshoot. The hard part is trying not to hurt your bank balance by keeping every single item that you buy. Below you will see a few of the items that I did end up keeping.

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CHANEL VIBES
I adore this jacket as it has a touch of smart Chanel-esque vibe to it but is also a bit of a statement at the same time The jacket is super tactile and you will simply have to fondle the embroidered flowers that are loosely attached. Considering the amount of work that has gone into making this jacket I would say it is a complete bargain.

High Street Haul | August 2-16 | Megan Taylor

{Jacket : Zara} {Top : Zara} {Jeans : Topshop}

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PUSSY BOW ELEGANCE
This coat makes me incredibly happy and actually a bit giddy about Christmas. Under this coat I’m imagining a short black dress, black high heels and pearl earrings for my Christmas theatre trip. This coat will immediately dress up any outfit.

{Coat : Zara} {Heels : New Look}

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#MYCALVINS
Calvin Klein have gone crazy for social media campaigns lately and it seems everyone and their mum are obsessing over their Calvin’s like it’s the 90s all over again. This “outfit” would be perfect for a night in with Netflix. …that reminds me I have an epic Netflix Picks list for you currently being lined up.

{Shirt : H&M} {Knickers : Calvin Klein}

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FLAMINGO FUN
This t’shirt is made for jumping with joy. I have worn this t’shirt a couple of times and am constantly asked where I bought it from. You would never believe it was a cheapy tee from H&M…go and buy one before they run out.

{TShirt : H&M} {Jacket : Zara} {Jeans : Topshop} {Trainers : Converse}

My Latest Make Up Obsessions

I am having a bit of a love affair with make up lately and have recently stocked up on plenty of new goodies so expect a lot more make up obsessions to be coming soon to my blog. The pieces I have selected to show you today are from Too Faced, KIKO and Make Up Forever. I hope you enjoy my latest make up obsessions.

KIKO eyeshadow brush
I love KIKO. Everything they sell is affordable so you can try out new products without breaking the bank. This make up brush has been perfect for a bit of precision eye shadow blending.

Make Up Forever eyeshadow brush
This brush is a little chunkier than the KIKO brush which makes it great for an easy application of a large expanse of eye shadow.

Make Up Forever Eyeshadow – Platinum
This eye shadow is absolutely beautiful, it is like a zillion stars clustered together into a little pot. With just a small brush of this on your eyelids when you are on holiday you will be all set to go for your evening ahead.

Too Faced Smokey Eye Palette
I have been a lover of Too Faced for a while now. Their packaging is always very enticing. This Too Faced palette is wonderful. All of the colours are wearable with no eyeshadows that are too “out there”. I normally find that with an eye shadow palette there are colours that I never use but that is not the case with this one. ‘Firefly’ and ‘Cloves’ are my favourite colours to use for a day look and then build it up with the darker colours and the silver ‘In A Flash’.

What make up have you been loving lately?

Blogosphere Magazine Event – Goodie Bag Reveal

A couple of weeks ago I was invited to Blogosphere’s cover reveal party for issue 9 and I had a wonderful time. In a little hidden away spot in Soho we entered into a long winding location full of rooms with different entertainment. The goodie bag was rather epic so I have filmed a video showing you everything that was in it.

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What Was In The Goodie Bag

Blogosphere Magzine
Yes To Facial Wipes
The London Tea Company – Pure Camomile
Snact
Lee Stafford – Coco Loco Genius Lotion
Aeos – Refreshing Hydrating Mist
Inika – Ultimate Lip Balm
UBU – Foundation Brush
Evolve – Satin Leg Gloss
You Beauty Box

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Blogosphere Magazine Event - Goodie Bag Reveal

Launch Party For Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula

This blog post has been a long time coming and I am sorry for the wait. Unfortunately I just had too many other blog post scheduled. Last month I was invited to an event by Palmer’s and their lovely PR team. The location was at the wonderful Ham Yard Hotel. If you are an avid reader of my blog you may remember me recommending Ham Yard Hotel in my ‘A Night Out In Soho’ blog post. Even though I often visit their bar I have never been lucky enough to have drinks on their balcony, until now. The rooftop is idyllic and so quiet that you wouldn’t believe you were a stones throw away from Piccadilly Circus. For more details on Ham Yard Hotel click here.

{A beautiful day for a beautiful location at Ham House Rooftop}

When we entered the lobby it was filled with the scent of coconuts because of both the products and the fact Palmer’s had custom made some candles scented with the fragrance of their products.

{The goodie bag had all the four products in the picture above. There was also a candle scented like the products made especially for the event}

The cocktails and canapés were beautiful and tasted amazing. Like all great events and parties Palmer’s of course had a photo booth which many of us bloggers leapt into and couldn’t get enough of.

{All good parties have to have a photo booth}

{This was my favourite product as it is super thick and moisturising for dry tanned skin}

The evening was quite warm for May so I headed out in skinny jeans, pink pumps and a smart blouse and my Mulberry Lily bag to dress up my outfit a little bit.

{What I Wore – Shirt: Zara, Jeans: Topshop, Shoes: Clarks, Necklace: Monica Vinader, Bag: Mulberry}

High Street Fashion Haul SS16

I have been shopping quite a lot lately so I thought I would compile all of my purchases into one blog/vlog post. I have added all my clothes from Zara, Topshop, Bandy Melville, Next and Dorothy Perkins. All of the outfits are perfect for this weird inbetween-y weather we are experiencing in the UK. Literally one day it is 30° and the next 5° and raining…argh…what to wear?? I actually think the shoes choices is the most difficult. I have shared all the links to where my clothes are from below. The video link is at the bottom. I hope you enjoy it xx

Zara
Blue Striped Off Shoulder Dress
Oversized Light Blue Shirt
Tropical printed Dress

Topshop
Black Printed Dress
Patch Embellished Lucas Jeans