Friday Fashion

First and foremost happy Friday! 

If you follow my instagram or my profile CharlotteJonsie on Today I'm Wearing you'll know I absolutely love fashion and am a self-proclaimed 'selfie' snapper. In honour of 'selfie' being 'word of the year' I'm going to dedicate my Friday's to fashion, hence the title of this blog post. 

From here on in unfortunately you're going to have to put up with my fashion 'selfies'. Apologies in advance. Here's the first one...

I'm wearing a mustard mini skirt with a black peplum top tucked in both from Primark, teamed with a gold statement necklace and chunky black loafers from New Look. 

I would love to see your fashion 'selfies' send me your blog and instagram links. 

MEN’S FIRST DATE FASHION

It’s no secret women judge a man by his shoes, so the attire that goes with them is just as important. Following on from the recent feature First Date Fashion it’s only fair the opposite sex should also be told what to wear on a first date. Undeniably some guys need a little more help than others.

“Women tend to find men the most appealing when they’re wearing the colour grey,” according to the Daily Mail.

The survey commissioned by vouchercodespro.co.uk found the top five colours worn by men in relationships on a first date are;

1. Grey
2. Black
3. Blue
4. Green
5. White

Taking the colours into consideration, I compiled two great date outfits. Take a look at my feature here

Take note guys! Here’s what to wear and what not to wear (hence the picture above.)

FIRST DATE FASHION

The first date was a success, conversation flowed pleasantly and the both of you laughed all night, but you never heard from him again? Well it could have been down to what you wore according to the Daily Mail.

The newspaper claims a recent study has revealed: “Men are most likely to form a relationship with a woman who wears red on the first date.”

Deciding what to wear on a first date is every woman’s dilemma, however it’s just got a lot easier because according to recent survey conducted by vouchercodes.co.uk all you have to wear is red to attract him. The psychology behind the colour red has long been known for its positive connotations such as passion, love and romance, thus possibly evoking these emotions on a first date.

However the survey concluded ladies are to steer clear of particular colours: “men voted yellow (39 per cent) and brown (28 per cent) as the colours most likely to put them off members of the opposite sex.” 

Ladies if you have a date it’s time to update your wardrobe! Click here for my pick of the best first dates outfits... 

(Let’s hope he picks you up in a red Ferrari!)

Love at first sight...

 Kia Rose Print Jumpsuit, £29.99

The moment you fall in love with an item of clothing, it's like love at first sight. Fashionistas will understand that no matter how hard you try to convince yourself you simply cannot afford it or you don't need it, the more you have to get it!

Despite my lacking bank balance, the moment I see this Kia Rose Print Jumpsuit from Misguided, I needed it immediately. Jumpsuits can be tricky to wear if you're a 'shorty' (like myself) Being 5'1 they usually look like i'm wearing an oversized babygrow. 

If you look on the Misguided website: http://www.missguided.co.uk/kia-rose-print-jumpsuit you can see the bottoms of the jumpsuit reach the models ankles, which is probably why it's the perfect length for me. It fits me so well I bought another one. Perfect jumpsuits for little people.   

I teamed it with black boots and minimal jewellery.

Do you have problems finding jumpsuits? I would love to know, comment below or tweet me @CharlotteJonsie

Flower Power

Finding an outfit for both dining out and a bar can be tricky, you don't want to feel overdressed for the restaurant or underdressed for the bar. A smart/casual dress is perfect for this type of occasion. 

I came across this gorgeous flower ensemble in a small boutique called Dizzy in Romford, Essex... pot luck! I teamed it with blue floral print shoes from River Island and a white clutch from Primark. Jewellery was minimal with a flower necklace from Oasis and earrings and a Bracelet Tresor Paris. 

I usually wear my hair big and bouncy for a night out, however I didn't want the pink to be overpowering. Putting it up in a bun took away some of the attention from my hair. 

What would you wear for this type of occasion? I would love to know.

Monday's Miracle

bareMinerals Ready Bronzer, £24.00

Are you looking for a bronzer that offers a matte natural looking finish? bareMinerals Ready Bronzer could be the answer.


Having used Burberry Beauty Warm Glow Bronzer, £31.00, and Mac Bronzing Powder, £20.00, consistently for the past year. I decided it was time to broaden my horizons and discover a new bronzer. Little did I know I was going to find a new love - bareMinerals Ready Bronzer! 

With a vast range of bronzers on the market it was a little daunting to know where to start. My research consisted of flicking through magazines and looking at online beauty blogs for reviews. Before now I hadn't used the bareMinerals brand before. It's one thing trying a new product, another trying a completely new brand.   

It was when I read the bareMinerals bronzer contains: "antioxidants with cold-pressed carrot oil... and lasts for up to 8 hours" I had to try this! I was enticed in by the natural ingredients because my skin can be sensitive. It also claims: "this silky long-wearing formula delivers skin-nourishing benefits and firmer-looking skin."

Indeed it does live up to it's claims. It leaves my skin with a silky finish and a subtle warm glow. The longevity of this bronzer is amazing! The only time I have to reapply it is after a hardcore gym session. 

There are three shades available to choose from. I was recommended by the sales assistant to use the "skinny dip, light tan." As you can see above it looks very light on my finger, worried it was going to be too light, the sales assistant assured me it's a product that's buildable. Meaning the colour can be built up to the desired shade. So unless you spend ages applying coat after coat of bronzer, there's no chance this bronzer will ever leave you looking like an oompa loompa.

It comes with a handy mirror, perfect for carrying around in your handbag. It's £24.00 here: http://www.bareminerals.co.uk/bareMinerals-READY-Bronzer/Masterreadybronzer,default,pd.html  


If there's anything that will perk up your complexion on a Monday morning it's this bronzer!

Have you tried this bronzer? Do you rate it? I would love to know.

Pretty Gets Gritty

As London Fashion Week kicks off, it can only mean one thing Autumn/Winter 2013 is here!Depressing as it is, we bid farewell to bright corals and rosy cheeks and say hello to punk purples and ‘Vunk’.

Fashion guru Donatella combined the spiky edge of punk and glamour of Versace for her A/W 13’ collection earlier this year, giving birth to a new trend ‘Vunk’. The colour palette black and red showcased gothicism, fetishism and danger with occasional bursts of yellow, white and deep purple.

It’s set to be the hottest trend this season. So be the first to rock the A/W 13’ ‘Vunk’ beauty look and here’s how to do it. Pretty gets gritty this A/W13'

Find out how to rock the A/W13' look here: http://lovethatmag.com/be-healthy/pretty-just-got-gritty/