What's your ideal pair of jeans?

There's so many different styles and colours of jeans out there at the moment it can be hard to find a pair that are ideal for you. In this post I'm going to show you and selection of five of the most popular style of jean at the moment and the perfect ways to style them and when to wear them.

1. Skinny

From left to right
H&M stretch skinny jeans £13
Topshop dark denim skinny jeans £59
Jack Wills stretch skinny jeans £52
J Brand mid-rise jeans £47

As the Guardian states the skinny jean is 'the fashion trend that refuses to die' therefore it's important have at least one quality pair of skinny jeans that will last you over the years because this trend is not going anywhere any time soon! For me, Topshop skinny jeans are perfection, they're super comfortable, come in a range of colours and last a really long time. The skinny jean suits almost every body shape and goes with any outfit, they're the idea pair of jeans!

2. Super High-Waisted

From Left to Right
H&M cotton pants £13
Topshop high rise skinny jeans £38
American Apparel black slim fit jeans  £60
Topshop high rise skinny jeans £38

Ok, now I can talk about how much I love super high waisted jeans forever and ever, I simply adore them. These jeans are perfect for shorter girls with a bit of a tummy they would like to keep a secret as these jean can suck in your stomach whilst still being super comfortable. I own 2 pairs of the Topshop Joni jeans and they're my go to jeans as they can be worn with crop tops, regular length tops and jumpers. Super high waisted jeans and a crop top is always effortlessly stylish.

3. Boyfriend

From Left to Right
Topshop destroyed jeans £55
MANGO destroyed jeans £46
River Island ripped jeans £40

To most people the Boyfriend jean can look very scary, they slightly scare me too. They're super baggy on the legs especially if you're used to wearing skinny jeans 24/7 and are low-rise jeans. Finding the perfect boyfriend jeans for your body shape is very trial and error however once you find them styling them is easy and they look perfect with a simply over sized t-shirt or tighter fitting crop top and show in the Kylie Jenner Style Inspiration post. They're super comfortable as they're baggy on the leg and can create a super laid back, relaxed look.

4. Mom

From Left to Right
ASOS jeans £50
MOTO Black Wash Mom Jeans £40
BDG relaxed fit jeans £48

Mom jeans are very similar to boyfriend jeans as they have a 90's vibe however they're high waisted unlike the boyfriend jean which is the reason i much prefer them. Mom jeans look perfect with a tight cropped top and little black booties and are on of the reasons I loved the 90's trend so much this past year and I intend to wear mom jeans for a very long time.

5. Flared

From Left to Right
Flare jeans £33
River Island flare jeans £45
Free People slim fit jeans £51
Topshop jeans 40

Over the past week this particular style of jeans has started to take over my blog as the 70's are back!

Flared jeans may seem super unusual right now but keep your eyes open because they're going to be seen worn everywhere as they're back for 2015. In my opinion, out of all the different style of jeans these are the 'smartest' and they do tend to look more formal especially dark-washed flared jeans which I suppose is a plus because you can get away with wearing jeans to work! They are low-rise so aren't perfect for you high-waisted lover like me and hey, why not step out your comfort zone and give it a go?

What's your favourite style of jean?

Heleena 

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Paris 2014: part 2

 Day 2: Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and 'Love lock' bridge
On the second day of our trip we did a lot of walking and went to quite a few places around the city. First off we hopped on the train and went to the Champs Elysees. The Champs Elysees, incase you didn't know, is a very busy avenue in the heart of Paris bordered with an array of shops from the Disney store to Cartier.

Waiting for the train

On the walk from the train station to the Champs Elysees we took a small detour to see the Arc de Triomphe, a very popular sight to see when going to Paris. In order to get to the Arc de Triomphe you have to go underground to this incredible tunnel with information written on the walls which makes a great read. You can actually go inside the Arc de Triomphe however we were so excited to rush off to the Champs Elysees we gave it a miss and went on our way.

Arc de Triumph

When arriving on the extremely busy Champs Elysees street performers amongst the massive crowds of tourists coming in and out of the array of shops. We didn't really intend on shopping even though there was a vast amount of shops around us, we just wanted to walk around and take in our surroundings.

Champs Elysees

Champs Elysees street performer

Mercedes store

Next we visited the very famous 'Love-Lock' bridge and saw the thousands of locks with initials and dates across them from when others had visited. It was really sweet to see all the locks placed on with love from people from all across the world.

View from bridge

'Love Lock' Bridge

Thanks for reading

Heleena 

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The 70's are back!

Hey guys,

So all throughout last year you saw the boyfriend and mom jeans return along with the turtle neck tops as the 90s trend took over. Well,  Spring/Summer 2015 is all about the 70's and I'm going to show you cheap, easy and stylish ways to incorporable this up and coming trend to your wardrobe.

1. Flared Trousers

Flared trousers are iconic to the 70's and now is your time to grab a pair and strut your stuff.They look great with a pair of ankle boots and can add sophistication to an outfit whilst still being super comfy, they don't always have to be denim, you can get suede or even cotton flared trousers! In this selection below I adore the grey, comfier option from Topshop and the pocket detailing on the Oasis pair is so cute!

From Left-Right
Topshop £45
Topshop £50
Oasis £45
Warehouse £42

2. Dungarees/Overalls

Dungarees and overalls are so easy to wear and can quickly make a super chic, relaxed outfit. Dungarees and overalls can look scary to try and pull off  but why not give it a go, you may just love them. They're so easy to just pop on and can make a super chic outfit without even trying! Again, like the trousers, they don't have to only be denim you can easily bag yourself suede dungarees or silk or cotton overalls for a comfier option.

From Left-Right
Topshop £79
Asos £45
Topshop £48

3. Statement florals

The 70's are know for statement florals whether you're talking about wallpaper or fashion is another thing. Florals always find a way to crop up in Spring and Summer but now they coming in with a bang, so let go of the all black outfits and add in a floral splash. Adding a statement floral piece to an outfit can get you right on trend this season and give you a glow of confidence. I simply adore the floral maxi dress shown below as it mixes both florals and bohemian, paired with the right accessories   and a high wavy ponytail will set you up perfectly for this spring/summer.

Top, from left-right
Topshop £35
Topshop £55
Topshop £46

Bottom, from left-right
Warehouse £50
ASOS £50
ASOS £21

I hope this post inspires you to bring out your inner 70's diva!

Thanks for reading

Heleena 

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Paris 2014

Earlier this year, i spent a long weekend visiting Paris with my sister. I didn't really know what to expect (apart from the obvious eiffel tower and croissants galore) as I don't know of many people who have visited Paris and had never before been that interested in visiting.

After visiting Paris is can truly and honestly say i adore it. The architecture, the food, the way of life there (this list could go on forever) are just all perfect to me and I have been dreaming to go back

the second I landed back in England.

Day 1: The Eiffel Tower 

On the Friday, we woke up in the comfiest bed I had ever slept in and walked out into the balcony to watch the Parisians outside starting their morning whilst we scoffed a pan au chocolat or two. Then after getting ready we walked 15minutes from our hotel to arrive at the Eiffel Tower! Now, I don't know if this was just me but i really underestimated the size of the Eiffel Tower, it's insanely huge and the moment i set my eyes on it i was in awe. And obviously as soon as we got there we had to climb to the top.

View from our room at Hotel Felicien by Elegancia

My sister on the way to the Eiffel Tower

After walking around and staring at the Eiffel tower with amazement we thought it was only right to climb all the stairs to the top. We bought our tickets and proceeding up the stairs that went on and on and on. It was a fairly hot day and there were obviously loads of people around us also making there way to the top so a break now and again was a must. The Eiffel tower had different floors one containing a restaurant and gift shop!

View from middle of the Eiffel Tower

View from the Eiffel Tower

After making are way back down, we sat on the large grass area around the Eiffel tower and had a quick picnic and sunbathed for a couple of hours.

 We then went on our way and walked to Les Invalides, the military museum and tomb of Napoleon, the outside of the building so breathtaking to look at especially in the glistening sun.

Les Invalides

The Ceiling inside

Me causally admiring a large toe :)


Thanks for reading my first out of three Paris 2014 posts, my second will be up as soon as possible.

Heleena
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Tumblr

Hey guys,
             
 I recently refound my love for Tumblr over the past few months after finishing my exams and I love it so much I thought it would be perfect to write a post on it and share my Tumblr with you guys.

Heleenakhela.tumblr.com

Tumblr is perfect for style/hair/make-up inspiration and can even inspire my blogposts. And yes, I am guilty for spending hours on Tumblr on my laptop then switching directly to my phone, it's just too addictive.
So, if you have Tumblr too check out mine http://heleenakhela.tumblr.com/ and leave yours in the comments below and I'll be sure to give you a follow.

Thanks for reading

Heleena

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Brandy Melville: Carnaby Street, London

Hey guys,

Yesterday my sister and I went to London for the day and whilst we were there i thought it would be a great opportunity to pop into the new Brandy Melville store on Carnaby street.To my knowledge the store is one of the only two Brandy Melville stores in London, the other being on Kings road so when i'm down in London I like to go to a Brandy store as I love the Italian/Californian style it offers at super cheap prices.

Carnaby Street

Front of Brandy Melville

Front window of Brandy Melville

 Brandy Melville stores are mainly scattered around LA,Italy and in other cities such as New York and now London! The style of the the clothing is very relaxed with over sized t shirts and flowy dresses.

Back View of Brandy Melville

Inside the store

I picked up two items;

Vodi Shorts £15

These shorts are perfect for lounge wear as their super soft and super comfy.

Quinn Top £19

This tee is also super comfy and light,perfect to quickly throw on to create a casual outfit.

To check out more of the clothing head to their website here.

What's your favourite Brandy Melville piece?

Heleena

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Spring Makeup Bag Essentials

Spring is right around the corner, so let's make it a beautiful one! Lighter colours are perfect for this time of year, they'll add a glow to your complexion, give you a 'spring' in your step and keep you right on trend.

In need of some ideas for your spring makeup bag?

Spring '14 make-up ideas.

BB/CC Cream
BB and CC creams are ideal for spring and summer time as they give medium coverage without the heavy feel that you get with foundation. Also a lot of BB creams I've tried in the past have been mattifying to the skin so you need not worry about a shiny complexion throughout the day.

Face Powder
As the weather gets hotter the last thing we want is to look oily and greasy, a staple piece for your spring makeup bag is a good finishing powder which can last throughout the day and keep you looking fresh.
(For a less cakey look try a translucent powder).

Lipsticks/Lip balms
A pink and peachy lip is perfect for spring, the splash of colour brings a glow to your complexion and can be worn subtly with just a slightly coloured lip balm or all out with a high pigmented lipstick.

Bronzer
Winter's over and all it's given us is pasty, dull skin but with a good bronzer we can make it through spring looking flawless. Adding subtle touches of bronzer on your cheekbones and on the temples on your forehead can give a natural looking glow to your face.

Blusher
A good blusher for spring can give you the glow you need, peachy/light pink colours are perfect for this time of year and can bring your whole makeup look together perfectly.


The final two products on my Spring Makeup Bag essentials list aren't necessarily your makeup bag but are totally essential for spring.

Moisturiser
Now that it's time to ditch the woolly tights, a good, fast absorbing body moisturiser is so essential to give your skin a glow and leaving it looking soft.
(Spray&Go moisturisers are cheap and handy especially if your always in a quick rush to get out the door in the mornings)

Nails
Of course we need to talk nails, adding a pastel colour to your nails can make a spring outfit perfect!

What's your staple Spring makeup product?

Heleena

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Kylie Jenner Style Inspiration

Kylie Jenner is a big style inspiration for me and for many teenage girls out there. Her everyday,casual style is classy,stylish with a hint of grunge.

Kylie Jenner

Last week Kylie was spotted in this super chic ensemble that when I first saw,I totally fell in love with and am sure a lot of you guys did too. It's a perfect spring outfit and here's some ways you can recreate this look with a much smaller price tag.

Topshop Outfit

Necklace - Topshop £11

Crop Top- Topshop £22

Boyfriend Jeans -Topshop £54

Shoes- Converse £50

Bracelet-Topshop £11

Ring- Topshop £8.99

Bag- Topshop £30

Some even cheaper alternatives for the striped t-shirt, boyfriend jeans and black shoes;

Striped T-shirt

Black & White striped tops.

Top Left- Saturday.com £18

Bottom Left- Miss Selfridge £29

Top Right- Mango £9.99

Bottom Right- H&M £25

Boyfriend Jeans

Boyfriend Jeans

Top Left- John Lewis £20

Bottom Left- Nasty Gal £24

Middle - H&M £20

Top Right- ASOS £16

Bottom Right- ASOS £18

Black Shoes

Black Pumps

Top Left- Converse £50

Middle Left- Amazon £18

Bottom Left- H&M £20

Top Right-Converse £45

Middle Right- Toms £35

Bottom Right- vanmildert.com £10

Do you love Kylie's style?

Heleena

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Mascara Review

If you were to ask me what the one makeup product I couldn't live without was, it would without a doubt be mascara. I rarely wear eyeliner so I like to have mascara that will add volume and thickness my lashes, without too many clumps.

I've tried and tested a wide range of mascaras trying to find the perfect one and I must say I've come pretty close, I now tend to use a small range of mascaras day to day depending on the look I’m going for. Here are a few of my favourites;

Rimmel London SCANDALEYES

Rimmel Scandaleyes £6.99

Also mentioned in My Everyday Makeup

I usually layer this on top of a lengthening mascara as Scandaleyes provides a lot of volume to my lashes however if used on its own will leave me with short, clumpy lashes. If you prefer more natural looking lashes, this mascara is not the ideal one for you as clumps do form however they can be controlled by wiping some of the excess mascara off the applicator brush. You can see from the size of the brush that this mascara will give you very thick and full looking lashes.

L’Oreal Miss Manga

L'Oreal Miss Manga £8.99

Also mentioned in My Everyday Makeup

This is one of my favourite mascaras; it adds both length and volume without a lot of clumps. The applicator brush allows you to easily get right into the lashes in the inner corners of your eye.

Maybelline The Rocket Volume Express

Maybelline The Rocket Volume Express £7.99

The Rocket Volume Express mascara isn't good or bad, it does the job of a mascara however doesn't have much of a wow factor. It gives more of a natural look to what I prefer and never gives me clumpy or stringy looking lashes.

Rimmel Lash Accelerator

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless £7.99

This mascara is great for lengthening lashes as it has added fibres, it has a very think and long applicator wand which makes it really easy to apply. It doesn't add much or any thickness to the lashes so is better for a more natural look.

Benefit Bad gal Lash

Benefit Bad gal Lash £17.50

This mascara in my opinion if fairly similar to the Rimmel Scandaleyes however it’s a lot less clumpy and thick so overall doesn't give the full lash look. It provides volume but not to same extent as Scandaleyes.

What's your favourite mascara?

Heleena

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Topshop Unique AW14

Every lfw I always,without a doubt watch the Topshop Unique show and this time was no different. The AW14 show took place earlier today (16/2/13) and I was glued to my laptop screen watching the feed on topshop.com,which as always ran 'fashionably late'.I thought I'd share with you guys three of my favourite looks from the show,so here they are.

Topshop Unique AW14

Topshop Unique AW14

This look was by far my favourite from the whole collection, I love the layers, the brown tones and the different textures.The light brown/yellow snake skin appearing from underneath gives this look added depth and the big statement coat is a perfect staple piece for autumn/winter.

Topshop Unique AW14

This look is a perfect example of school girl chic.The monochrome colour palette gives the look a smart and sophisticated feel, paired with the mini skirt and over sized fur coat to give it a stylish, slight edgier look.

Topshop Unique AW14

This look is so feminine and one of the more classier looks from the show. The dress can be styled many ways for different looks and is a lovely,versatile autumn winter piece.

If you missed the Toshop Uniue AW14 show, you can watch it all here

How are you liking London fashion week so far?

Heleena

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