OOTD: Keep It Sassy

Keep It Sassy Rock On Ruby Top

Oh burgundy jacket, let me count the ways I love you!

Layered up over a Rock On Ruby vest and checked shirt - this look is perfectly Sassy for a casual day out! Ok, I admit...these pics were taken a few weeks ago during slightly warmer weather!! But even so, I think layers are key right now! :-)

I based this look around my new Miss Selfridge jeans - how "Rock Chick" are these bad boys?? I can't wait to dress them up with stilettos and a strappy top for a night out.

FYI, these jeans totally have the stretch factor. Event though they are skinny fit, they're extremely comfy and the high waist fits well.

Keep It Sassy Rock On Ruby Top

Outfit: Burgundy Jacket: Boohoo, Keep It Sassy Tee: Rock On Ruby, Checked Shirt: Zara
Black ripped jeans: Miss Selfridge via Fashionchick

Accessories: Earrings: Primark, Snakeskin Boots: River Island, Penny Backpack: Nica Handbags*

Burgundy Boohoo Suede Jacket
Keep It Sassy Rock On Ruby Top
Keep It Sassy Rock On Ruby Top
Keep It Sassy Rock On Ruby Top

So, hope you have a super Sassy week!!


Beauty: Look Fantastic Giveaway

Look Fantastic Beauty Box Review and Giveaway on Rock On Holly

How beautiful is this beauty box!? The packaging is just so luxurious, you'll want to keep it on your vanity table for show!

Inside are even more lovely things, including:

- Elemis Hydra Balance Cream
- Murad Exfoliating Cleanser
- Look Good Eye Shadow brush
- Nuxe Hand cream
- Balance Me Radiance Face Mask

I have teamed up with Look Fantastic to offer one lucky reader the chance to win one of these beauty boxes. You'll receive this and all the items inside. Which, by the way would make a lovely Crimbo pressie for any beauty lover...

Simply head over to my twitter page, Follow and RT my competition tweet to enter. Easy peasy!

Look Fantastic Beauty Box Review and Giveaway on Rock On Holly
Look Fantastic Beauty Box Review and Giveaway on Rock On Holly
Look Fantastic Beauty Box Review and Giveaway on Rock On Holly

Ts and Cs: 

- The competition will run for 2 weeks. A winner will be picked at random and will be contacted within 24 hours after the giveaway ends
- Competition is open worldwide
- The box will be sent with Royal Mail on a tracked service and may need to be signed for on arrival
- You may enter the competition more than once

Good Luck!

OOTD: A Blogger's Boyfriend Makeover

Brown Bag Clothing Blogger Makeover

So here he is, the love of my life! My Knight in shining armour! Haha! I'd like to introduce to you, my boyfriend of around 7 years, Mr Graham Dawson. (Round of applause please!)

Blogger boyfriends generally are quite involved in our posts, possibly as photographers etc, but it's rare that they feature on our posts... My BF typically isn't really into fashion at all. He rarely buys clothes and when he does, he needs help picking everything. We seem to have come to an unspoken agreement that he gets clothes for birthdays and Christmas and that seems to see him through! For the most part he lives in sports gear as he works in the sports industry and when he's not in the studio, he's out on the bike or training.

So, I jumped that the chance to give him a makeover with help from Brown Bag Clothing! The site is perfect for guys like Graham as they offer premium menswear from past seasons, so they often have really good deals. I got my "hamsome" fella a new wardrobe for under £100! Here are my picks:

For a night time look, a Lyle and Scott shirt with a Dapper Stag bomber jacket. I love this shirt! (I would totally wear this!!) I think it fits great, is lovely material and the colour really suits him. I just know, Graham will wear this a LOT.

For a casual day time look, I suggested swapping the shirt for a polo neck (only £10.50!!) . This would allow him to look smart enough for a meeting with a client, but would still fit in with his working gym environment.

Brown Bag Clothing Blogger Makeover

Outfit: The Dapper Stag Bomber Jacket, Polo shirt and Lyle and Scott shirt all via Brown Bag Clothing 

Jeans: American Eagle, Shoes: Next

Brown Bag Clothing Blogger Makeover
Brown Bag Clothing Blogger Makeover
Brown Bag Clothing Blogger Makeover
Brown Bag Clothing Blogger Makeover
Brown Bag Clothing Blogger Makeover

The items arrived really well packaged in a good gift box. Delivery was really quick and I was impressed with the quality of the items!

See below for a before and after picture of Graham's style!

Brown Bag Clothing Blogger Makeover
Brown Bag Clothing Blogger Makeover

I'm really pleased with the final look - and Graham is bringing his new wardrobe on holiday to Prague with us this week!


OOTD: Back To School

ASOS Back To School Striped Shirt

So here we are, already in November and Christmas is looming ahead of us..

Generally around this time of year I start looking for a bit of a wardrobe re-fresh. I normally get a bit bored of the first Winter items that I've probably bought in September and people are already asking what I want for my birthday (in December!!) and Christmas. Woo!

So! I was recently challenged by ASOS to put together a look for that Back to School wardrobe (or work in my case!) The aim is to put together a look that I would wear if I was going to Uni this term.

So my top picks were:

A striped bomber - very on trend right now and could easily be thrown over a T-shirt dress for a night out or worn as shown here for during the day.

Girlfriend Jeans - When you're sat at desk all day, you want comfort!! These Kimmie Jeans are super comfy! I've already worn them to death!

The baggy shirt - When you're a hungover student comfort is key! So I would always recommend basic pieces that you can wear again and again. This longer length could easily be worn as a shirt dress for a night out too to get more wear out of it :-)

Mules - Your party shoes have to get you through pre-drinks, a night out and probably an after party... So you're going to need something comfy! The chunky heel on these mules should keep you on your feet all night, and the colour is just a bit more stylish than basic black.

ASOS Back To School Striped Shirt

Outfit: Striped Shirt, Bomber Jacket and Kimmie Jeans - ASOS*

Accessories: Mules - ASOS*, Bag - Dolcis

ASOS Back To School Striped Shirt
ASOS Back To School Striped Shirt
ASOS Back To School Striped Shirt
ASOS Back To School Striped Shirt

Yes, as a student I probably would have carried around a quirky backpack or tote, but for this day-to-night look, I decided to include one of my fave bags from Dolcis!

ASOS Back To School Striped Shirt
ASOS Back To School Striped Shirt

What do you think of my Back To School Look!?



Contents: Selfie Preparation Kit


Rock On Ruby Make Up bag and Benefit Cosmetics

Ok, so everything has literally just gone wild at work... We've totally hit the Christmas shopping period and that along with the launch of our new Not On The High Street Store (EEK!) means that we've barely had time to catch our breath!

This often means, that I've been dashing straight from work to events and things, so I need to make sure that I have all my essentials in my hand bag! This Selfie Preparation kit bag is ALWAYS with me!! I got the size Medium which is great for a "capsule" beauty bag.

In this post, I wanted to show you some of the things that are in there, and also review some of the handy Benefit samples that I've been using...

I've never really been a full on Bene-babe, although I do think that they're stuff is gorge. I just always worry that some of their best sellers are "hyped" up, so when you do use them, they don't live up to expectations? Whereas if I just found the product by myself, I'd probably think it was really awesome?! I'm not sure.

Anyways, the beauty of Benefit is that it's also available on ASOS, so you can really get some good deals and FREE delivery if you're a premier user like me!!

Roller Lash Review on Rock On Holly blog

Introducing, my new favourite mascara... Roller Lash.

Yes, I know the Bene-faves are They're Real and Bad Gal (sigh) but I've tried them and they weren't for me :-/ This however, is so so good!!! It really lengthens your lashes and does give them some lift - LOVE it. Plus the packaging is super cute. I first tried this as a sample and LOVED it - after that, it went straight in my basket!

Contents: Selfie Preparation Kit Make Up Bag
Porefessional Review on Rock On Holly blog

The newbie... Air Patrol.

At first I got this and I wasn't sure... But after a few uses, I really like this. It's really lightweight and not too greasy at all, so it does keep our make up in place. I think it's a little too sheer to use just by itself (I still use concealer underneath my eyes) however, it also has added benefits like SPF 20!

Air Patrol Review on Rock On Holly blog

Next up...

They're Real push up liner. In all honesty, I couldn't get to grips with this :-( Maybe the full size product would be much easier to apply? I just struggled to get the kohl out of the packaging and then found it tricky to apply.

I'll end on a high though, as I do really like the Porefessional Primer! It goes on really smoothly and hides pores immediately. If you have good skin, you could probably even wear this by itself!?

Rock On Ruby Make Up bag and Benefit Cosmetics

Have you tried any of these products before!?

Definitely keep an eye on ASOS as they often have Beauty offers where you can get up to 30% off your fave products!

OOTD: All Black

Black Fur gilet and Leather Trousers

And so, my love for fur gilets continues!

After the happy arrival of my ombre gilet from Lily Lulu Fashion, I was immediately convinced that I needed more, possibly in every colour... Luckily, this black fur gilet from Firetrap at USC was just what I was looking for.

This is slightly longer than my cream one, so it does seem more like a sleeveless jacket than a waistcoat type thing. However, this does not make it any less appealing!

I wore my gilet over the black Boohoo blazer that I styled up for my Clueless inspired outfit post - this time however, I wore it as a top. Perfect for when you're going for a nice meal or a few Christmas drinks!

Tip: Leather trousers are an essential for any wardrobe in Winter - and I say trousers NOT leggings!! Avoid the dreaded camel toe by going for something a bit sturdier!! These pants are classics from Topshop and have got me through the past few seasons.

The finishing touch? Black patent heels from Primark. Bar-gain.

Black Fur gilet and Leather Trousers

Outfit: Black Fur Gilet - Firetrap at USC*, Leather Trousers - Topshop (similar), Patent Heels - Primark

Accessories: Belt - Zara (similar) Black Cuff - Reiss via Fashionchick, Sunglasses - ASOS (similar), 

Black Fur gilet and Leather Trousers
Black Fur gilet Firetrap
Black Fur gilet and Leather Trousers
Black Boohoo Blazer and Leather Trousers
Black Boohoo Blazer and Leather Trousers
Black Boohoo Blazer and Leather Trousers
Black Boohoo Blazer and Leather Trousers

Tell me, how often are you wearing ALL Black at the moment, without even realising it!?


Beauty: A Soap and Glory Kissmas

Soap And Glory Christmas Gifts

Wishing you guys a VERY Merry Kissmas!

Yes, it's crazy, but I think Christmas is totally underway already this year? I haven't started my shopping yet, but we are crazy busy at work and it's getting veeery busy with Blogger events! A couple of weeks ago, I was invited down to The Botanist in Manchester for some early festive fun with Soap and Glory.

I'm a big fan of their stuff (I'd highly recommend anything from their Sugar Crush range!!) so I couldn't wait to see what was new for Christmas... As always, the range didn't fail to disappoint!

Their perfectly pink packaging, and quirky products make great gifts and stocking fillers. I love the bauble and cracker style boxes!

Have a look at my top picks below:

Soap And Glory Christmas Gifts

Smoothie Star:

A body spray may not seem like the most likely of presents, but this glamorous bottle will look lovely on any dressing table. The scent is floral and fresh - great for every day!

Soap And Glory Christmas Gifts
Soap And Glory Christmas Gifts
Soap And Glory Christmas Gifts

Ooh Sexy Mother Pucker!

I can imagine that this lipgloss will be on Kylie Jenner's wishlist this year! With actual Plumping technology to not only give your lips a good shine, but also literally make them appear fuller too - what more could a gal want?!

Soap And Glory Christmas Gifts - Speed Plump

Speed Plump...

Staying with the Plumping theme! I am currently using this moisturiser as a primer to hydrate and keep my skin looking smooth. I think my skin is quite dehydrated at the moment as I work in an office and we do like to have the heating on... :-) So this seems to be working quite well without being too greasy.

Soap And Glory Christmas Gifts

Soap And Glory Christmas Gifts

Which if these pretty products do you like the look of most?!

FYI - Soap and Glory are currently in Boots special 3 For 2 offer, so you can easily pick up a few bits without spending a fortune!


*Post contains PR samples