How To Find Your New Personal Style


collagemossSo, I LOVE fashion as you are well aware. I adore trying out new styles, replicating fashions I see on the silver screen and on famous faces. I think finding a new style can often act as a confidence booster. If you can find a way to change your look for the better, you’ll smile when you catch your reflection in a shop window and that, is a great feeling. Knowing that you’re confident in how you look and the way you dress is a feeling we all wanna piece of. It’s not an exaggeration to say that the type of impact this could have can change your life and the way you go through each day. Suddenly, you’ll find you have the self-esteem to approach new possibilities with an open mind and a sense of self. It’s a new year, it’s a little dull and quiet in January and so it’s an ace time to try something new before Spring arrives! Here’s some ways you can find a new style and look at a more brilliant tomorrow, yay! 

Go Shopping! – I know, I’m encouraging you to shop, ooops, but honestly, one of the easiest ways to find a new style is to hit the stores. There, you can try on lots of different outfits and see what type suits you best and which ones you’d be comfortable wearing. You could even think about hiring a personal shopper if you need a hand, or take along a super stylish friend for help as your Stylist for the day. Personal shoppers aren’t just for celebs these days y’know, and for an odd day trip they are quite price convenient. Of course, you have to make sure that you choose one with a certain skill and eye for trends, one that gets where you wanna go with your look!

Take Note From The Celebs – There are certain websites where you can find the style of different celebrities. Take the post I wrote about the girls in Scream Queens as an example. Although, unless you’re in your teens and have a lot of money to throw around I wouldn’t try to get their fashion style exactly! It’s important to think about the celebrity that you want to match the style of, no prizes for guessing who my most favourite style icon is! They really need to be your height, and you can check that out on http://heightline.com/ a fun website I found! A gorgeous dress that looks stunning on someone who’s five foot eight won’t look as glamorous on a lady who is just over five feet, you just have to play around with ideas and find what works for you. Of course, you can trick perception by choosing shoes with very high heels. It just depends on how comfortable you are walking around with these types of shoes on!

Try New Accessories – Alternately, you may want to try some new accessories and see what impact they have on your style. You know as well as I do that the right clutch or necklace can really make an outfit POP! You just have to try different types of accessories until you find the effect that you’re searching for, it’s a whole heap of fun to play!

Get A New Do – A new hairstyle can completely alter the way you look and is a great go-to when you fancy a new look. The right style could perfectly frame your face and even hide features you’re conscious of, a great new do can make you feel so good and can be a great face refresher! If you’re approaching forty you might find that your hair is looking a little thinner. But the right style can hide this fact completely, particularly if you also use bamboo oil products, just spend some time online finding tips. Do this, and you’ll be looking and feeling like your most beautiful self ever, whooopeee! 

Try some of these ideas to give your look a new boost, a little mix-up and a little extra ooomph, you’ll be gettin’ ALL the looks for being the lovliest lady of them all, and surely that’s something we all get a little buzz from! 

Prim’s Pick of The Golden Globes

Yippeee! Red carpet awards season is upon us, it always makes the dreary beginning of a year a bit less gloomy! Last night was The Golden Globes in Hollywood, and DID you SEEEE the dresses?! Wow-weeee! So. Much. Pretty. I like to mark out my most favourite ones and it would seem I always end up choosing the same designers, my taste is obviously pretty well established! I love structure in red carpet gowns, I love quirky details and I love it when a girl in a dress just takes your damn breath away.

Here’s my favourites  from the night;

Rosie Huntington-whiteley in Atelier Versace

– so utterly feminine, adore the delicacy and it’s sooo sexy.rw

Jennifer Lopez in Giambatista Valli

– UH-MAAAZING colour, very 1940’s, Valli is always a favourite of mine.Jennifer-Lopez

Jamie Alexander in GENNY

– great colour, great volume, great neckline…and it has POCKETS!!Jaimie-Alexander

Jenna Dewan-Tatum in Zuhair Murad

– sparkle, great shape, great plunge and again, pockets! Murad is a constant hit for me.jd

Gina Rodriguez in Zac Posen

– quite possibly THE best red carpet Designer in my eyes, Posen aces it here, as always.Gina-Rodriguez

Kate Bosworth in Dolce & Gabanna

– Pink. Sequins. Nothing else needs saying.Kate-Bosworth

Catriona Balfe in Alexander McQueen

– fluttery, feminine but with classic McQueen flamboyance!Caitriona-Balfe

Portia Doubleday in Naeem Khan

– similar cut to others I love, but in matte silver sequins, like a suit of armour, wow.portia-doubleday-0f965698-c08d-4e3e-b6c0-709fc5af64eb

The Wisdom of WRDSMTH

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Now, I am an official lover of words. I talk lots of words, write lots of words and think lots of words. I’m a kinda wordy girl. I am also a known lover of street art and probably my most favourite street art is when it uses words. Phrases, sayings, messages; I love them, I seek them out deliberately. I adore how cities and towns can have words physically written on them, tattooed onto walls and buildings. How brilliant it is when an artist has felt so compelled to say something that they write it big, spray it large, shout it out for others to read, there’s a gorgeous passion and sincerity there. Like little modern love letters publicly proclaimed, there’s an intimacy with the artist and the reader each time it’s read. Words on a wall can provide a smile, a pick-me-up or a quiet confirmation to you in a crowded and uncommunicative city. So, when I started seeing the work of LA based street artist and writer WRDSMTH pop up in places I just fell loopy in love with his work. And, I mean, he uses an old typewriter font too – which I OBVS love as this font has been my business branding waaay before it was cool  for the last 10 years – so, when you add up all the parts of this guys work…it totals something that seriously gives me heart eyes. Born in Ohio, WRDSMTH gave up his day job to move to LA and make his dreams real, to become a Writer, and he did it, he writes. He is a scriptwriter and a published Author. He took up his moniker and began putting words on the street to get him away from his computer screen whilst still using his passion with words. He’s pretty much anonymous as are so many street artists, and his signature style uses a screen print of an old typewriter and then words on a page wheat-pasted onto the wall. He leaves his mark in cities he visits and although most of his work is in LA, he has words in Philadelphia, Paris, Vegas, San Francisco and London.  His words are beautiful. Inspiring, positive, reassuring, gentle, and sincere. I adore everything he does. W3YES

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My Tips For Using Accessories To Be On Trend

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Recently I wrote a post about how expensive Christmas can be and how it can leave you with such teeny amounts of money to spend on yourself. (If your bank account is close to zero, I’m in the same club….*SAD FACE*) The main problem with this is that going into the new year; the chances are that you want to dress to impress and look fashionable. Whether it’s for a party, seeing family or shopping the sales, truth is, we all want to stay looking pretty darn stylish. And, when money is tight, that always seems pretty bloomin’ impossible! The good news though is that with a little creativity and some carefully selected accessories, you can easily look totally great. It’s just a case of learning how to use accessories to stay fashionable. Ask any fashion expert what the key to success is when it comes to dressing stylishly, and they’ll always say accessories! The question is how can you use accessories to add style to your look? I’ve picked up a few tips over the years that have given me an incredible insight into using accessories to add style, and I want to share them with YOU!…

Invest in your shoes. Studies have shown that one of the first things people notice about you is your shoes. So when it comes to being fashionable, stylish shoes are just a must. Teaming any outfit – chic or not, with bad shoes, will take the entire ensemble down. If you want to look cool, you need to get your shoes spot on. Ideally, you need at least five pairs – ankle boots in two colours, flats in a neutral shade, trainers – Converse are totally my favourites and a pair of heels! Treat yourself to jewellery. It’s amazing how a couple of well thought out pieces of jewellery can make a massive difference to your look. The great thing about jewellery is that you don’t have to stress about buying expensive pieces because high street jewellery can be ace for adding style. From bracelets and earrings to belly bars and necklaces, there is so much to choose from. You can never have too many scarves. If you only have a couple of scarves, now is the time to invest in a few more, more, more! When it comes to quickly adding style and colour to a neutral outfit, a scarf is the perfect accessory. From checked designs to printed ones, there are hundreds of scarves to choose from. Aim to have a selection in a range of colours and designs, so that you have one to go with every look. (I recommend having a couple of neutral designs for teaming with brighter looks too!)

So, you really don’t have to treat yourself to a new wardrobe to dress stylishly, all you need are a few well-chosen accessories, and ta-dah! Take your time shopping around to find the perfect bits – as well as shopping at your local mall, shop online, local independent stores and charity shops!

The Best Day Dates For Couples

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I’m a pretty big believer in continuing to date after you and your partner get together. Not much is nicer than dressing up and heading out for a date. You can flirt, talk, and enjoy each other’s company, while spending that often lost quality time together. While most of us choose to date at night – dinner and drinks is the most typical date night for couples, but I kinda like to switch it up a little. When you think about it, day dates are a way better option, as they give you longer together, as well as a wider choice of things to do. (You could even turn your day date into a road trip for two…. James and I LOVE mini road trips to the sea!) Of course, a teeny dilemma that comes with organising a day date is what to wear. It can get you in a pickle choosing an outfit for dinner and drinks, let alone a day date. However, don’t panic, I’ve got you covered! Along with all the best day date ideas, I’ve got some trusty tips for how to dress for them, coz, as every girl knows, looking good is an essential part of dating.

Hop in the car and explore a new city – If you love visiting new places, jump in the car, choose a random place and go and explore it. Aim for somewhere that you’ve never been before or spent much time in so that you can explore together. Ideally, opt for somewhere that’s no further than a couple of hours away, else you’ll spend most of your time driving! Once you arrive, spend your day wandering around together. There’s something beautifully romantic about exploring a new place while hand in hand with your partner. Look in the shops, visit sites of interest, go for lunch. To get an idea of all the best places to eat, have a look on TripAdvisor. That’s the only downside to exploring a new location; you don’t know where serves the best food but a little research will find you that best vegetarian place pretty swiftly! As for your day date fashion, for a casual day out exploring a new area, there are plenty of options. I would suggest dressing nicely but casually, in an outfit that’s warm and comfortable. A pair of skinnies, a jumper, scarf, coat, and stylish pair of ankle boots would be my perfection. Dress smartly but also comfortably, and don’t make the mistake of wearing heels. (As every gal knows, heels and lots of walking really don’t mix – hello, blisters.)

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Get adventurous with a day at a theme park – If you’re in need of a little adventure, how about heading to one of your favourite theme parks? We all need a little bit of fun in our lives, and spending the day at a theme park is the perfect way to make your date day a little more fun. I shall one day get James to take me to Hello Kitty World! Is there a theme park near you – then head there. Or, if you fancy going a little further afield, have a look online for the UK’s best theme parks. Thorpe Park, Alton Towers and Blackpool Pleasure Beach are three of the best theme parks in the country. So if you live close enough to one of these, opt to go there. If you have a look online, you may even be able to get your hands on some discounted tickets, more money left over for arcade fun…whoop! Of course, the question that is most probably on your mind is what should you wear for a theme park date? Well, unless you want to show the world your underwear, don’t wear a dress. Dresses or skirts and roller-coasters really don’t mix. Jeans and a nice top are a safe bet – leave the scarf at home though and stick to trainers or boots, instead of ballet pumps. (Shoes that come off easily are not advisable when going on a theme park rides, for obvious reasons!)

Book into a spa for a day of relaxation – If life has been a little stressful recently, the perfect day date is, of course, a trip to a spa….mmmmm! Book yourself and your partner in for a tranquil day of pampering and spend time relaxing together. Get massages, unwind in the sauna, and sip drinks in the hot tub. Surely, there’s no better day date than that? Don’t let the cost of heading to a spa put you off, if you have a look online, you can find some incredible deals. Look on Voucher Cloud and Wowcher, and you should be able to find some great discounts. You might even find a gem of a deal that includes a fancy lunch or afternoon tea, so it’s worth keeping your peepers open. As for what to wear, a smart-casual outfit, like a day dress and cardigan is ideal, especially if you’re having a fancy lunch afterwards. Just make sure not to forget your swimwear, so that you can relax in the hot tub!

These are just a few simple ideas to get you started on your day date planning; there are so many other ways that you can spend the day together, heaps of endless options, HAVE FUN!