Ashleigh's nails!

As well as fashion,another passion of mine is nail art! Yes, ever since I got my hands on a nail pen i've been completely addicted! So,I've decided to update you all on my weekly nail art newbies! Occasionally there will be one or two changes in the week so ill post up every one with a little tutorial/explanation of how they're created! Heres two from this week! 

The image above is my first attempt at houndstooth nails. A top trend along with tartan this autumn so I just had to give it a go! After watching a little tutorial from another blog and I was ready to go! You need a black base polish to start and a white nail pen/ brush. Ill post the tutorial I used below as its a little fiddly and also very tricky to explain in words (I tried and had to give up!)

My second mani of the week is a little more wild than monochrome! I specifically chose leopard print as I new I would be wearing my fave leopard print pumps the next day and who doesn't love a little matchy matchy! Anyway, to create this look I used a nude/brown Maybelline gel polish base and then topped it with a matte gold crackle polish from O.P.I. Nails. After the crackle dried I added small dots of the the same colour as the base on top. Then simply added the blavk lining details and a few extra spots to create this lush leopard effect, top with a high gloss top coat and your good to go! 

Hope you enjoy my weekly nails and feel free to comment below with requests or blogs that I can follow for inspo! Thanks for viewing! 

LoveAsh-xx

Winter Warmers

As you can probably feel in the air, winter is defiantly on it's way. Wether you love it or you hate it, there is always one good thing that come's from it.. a brand new winter wardrobe! Here in England the weather certainly doesn't disappoint on the cold front so us girls need to be warm as well as stylish. This is where this seasons top style-tip comes in- layering! Knitwear upon knitwear, chunky tights layered with chunky socks and comfy boots is a key element of this winter season style; paired with tartan punk, gothic and leather luxe trends. 

Chosen from a few of my favourite high street brands I have selected some key item's that we all need in our winter wardrobes for every type of weather this great british weather throws at us! First thing's first the one essential we all have, fashionista or not is a good pair of trousers! Patterned boy-fit's are certainly a bold style in for this A/W13 but if you don't want to stand out just as much then there is always the perfect pair of comfy warm and essential winter jeans. Now 'mom' jeans are a big hit this season and perfect for windy weather as the high waist keeps your tummy nice and warm as well as allowing you to wear the perfect cropped knitted jumper (also very in this fall). Leather luxe is another favourite of mine, these faux leather jeans look great on and even paired with a white t-shirt you look effortlessly stylish and bang on trend.

Another key item in every wardrobe is the perfect coat! I know everyone has their own unique style and choosing a key element such as the coat can be a tricky decision.. however I have selected 3 of my favourites styles for this winter. Firstly the denim jacket, not always the warmest in cold weather but great for these few autumn days that are left. I love pairing a chunky vintage denim jacket with a little skater dress,tight's and boots for that casual comfy look. Secondly for the warmer option a big comfy boyfriend jacket, i'm loving this particular colour block coat from Rebecca Taylor , it's great come rain or snow for keeping you cosy and on trend. Last but not least the essential leather jacket, a key item all year round but go for a jacket with fur lining for that extra padding this winter. I love this Topshop quilted fur collar jacket, it's most defiantly on my to buy list at only £58!          

Overall I think that the key to looking great this winter is to feel comfortable and cosy in whatever you wear! Hope that these little style tips help you on your way to finding the perfect winter wardrobe! Feel free to leave comment's if you have any tips or suggestions for my next blog! Below is a little taster of a winter style of my own! Enjoy, Stay sensible and stay stylish.

LoveAsh-xx

Beautiful Boutiques!

As much as I love going into my favourite stores on the high-street and getting to look around, feel the clothes and try items on; I must admit I love to shop online also. Its an easy and quick way to simply select what you want and go, without being distracted onto the things you didn't even know you needed (wanted). Another bonus with shopping online is that your free to explore the whole world of fashion boutiques and high-street favourites from the comfort of your own sofa! I love finding new boutiques and feeling the excitement of unique styles and clothes from all over the world available at my fingertips. I thought I'd let the select of you that read this, into a little secret of my favourite affordable and best online Boutiques! 

To start,one of my favourite boutiques all the way from down under is 'BeginningBoutique'. Although the postage fee's may be a little higher than your average UK boutique, it's defiantly worth it! With top quality and stunning variety of items on offer, it's hard to resist  Every week the page is updated with new items and even better, if your in Britain because as Australia have their not so cold winter's most of their summer items go on sale perfect timing for our warmer months! They also have a great Instagram page if you want to check that out, it's how I discovered them! 

Next in line for another great boutique is a e-store a little closer to home! This Boutique is a popular hit with thousands in the UK but still not as big as the branded boutiques such as miss-guided and Ark. This means the prices aren't as high (Bonus!) but still great quality items. Daisy street is a celebrity led fashion store but has great unique individual items for great prices, along with reasonable P&P charges. Below are a few of my favourite items from the store, catching on with this seasons punk and winter  ankle boots Daisy street is the boutique to stop at for your winter essentials.

                            

Last but certainly not least, is another British Boutique called 'prettylittlething'. This e-store offers everything from the  perfect fashion inspo blog to the ideal OOTD. You can grab your basic's from as little as £4 as well as picking up new trend favourites from under £40! This shop is also available world wide, not just the UK so Europe, America & Australia you're all in luck! This is one of my top 3 out of all these beaut boutique stores's ive picked out for you, it has style advice, celeb take-overs and prices that wont make your bank balance shiver with fear! Take a look for yourself and here's some of my top picks.

That's all from me for know, and if there's any cute boutiques you think I should know about feel free to drop a comment below! Thanks for reading and ill be back soon,

LoveAsh-xx