Parisian Style Lookbook

Last week, I spent a few days travelling around Paris and, of course, I had to make the effort when it came to fashion. Paris is one of the long-standing fashion capitals of the world, and I’ve always loved and admired the simplicity and effortlessness of Parisian style and culture. During my exploration of the city, I wanted to wear classic and comfortable pieces (especially because the weather was so hot!) that looked well put together and somewhat paid homage to the fashion of the capital.

Look One - Casual Boiler Suit

Boiler suit - Boohoo (https://www.boohoo.com/oversized-ecru-boilersuit/FZZ92273-124-30.html)

Bag - New Look

Shoes - Primark

Accessories - Primark / Lovisa

Now, if you know me, you know that I love a jumpsuit as they’re such effortless pieces to wear. This one is made of thin, breathable cotton which makes it a lot more comfortable for hotter weather, and I love the details of the buttons and stitching on it. I wore this look for exploring the landmarks of the city, such as the Eiffel Tower, which I took way too many pictures of. I paired it with gold accessories, which are amongst my favourite things to wear to glam up any outfit, and a white backpack for ease.

Look Two - Parisian Chic

Top - Primark

Trousers - Pretty Little Thing

Accessories - Primark

I loved this look as it was super comfortable, and one that I feel embodies Parisian style a lot. It’s classic and elegant, but never too much. I wore this when visiting the Palace of Versailles, which is honestly one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen and definitely worth the two hour wait in the queue! I also love the shoes I wore throughout the trip, a simple Chanel inspired espadrille from Primark, as it matched everything and was very comfortable to wear and walk in all day. The only downside is the embarrassingly harsh tan line that I now have on my feet!

Look Three - Disneyland Magic

Top - Pretty Little Thing

Jeans - Primark

Accessories - Primark

Shoes - Nike Air Force Ones

I thoroughly enjoyed acting like a big kid at Disneyland all day, and I wanted to wear something super comfortable but on theme for exploring the park all day, but I did get a little hot and bothered in this outfit so note to self, wear thinner layers and less tight shoes! As you may know, Aladdin is my all-time favourite film and Jasmine is my favourite princess, so I just had to wear this top, and the characters loved it! I’m probably way too old to get as gassed as I did, but nevertheless, I had such a good time that day.

Look Four - Classic Pinstripes

Top - H&M

Trousers - Not sure

 
For my final day in Paris, which I spent visiting the Louvre Museum, I went for another more simplistic and elegant look. I really liked the fit of these trousers as they were super flattering yet comfortable to wear, and I decided to tie the shirt to give the look a bit more of a summery vibe, despite the very rainy weather!

I was slightly apprehensive beforehand, due to the alleged Islamophobic attitudes of the country and their laws around the hijab, but my trip went without a hitch (apart from some disapproving looks, which I’m very used to)! Despite this, I had the most wonderful time exploring Paris, and it’s a city that I would love to visit again in the future.

Au revoir!

♥

Best of Beauty 2018

Hello everyone, I hope you’re doing well and I wish you a happy new year!

I wanted to collate together all of my beauty favourites of 2018 in this post for you all; I made the effort to explore different trends this past year, trying new brands, products and looks that I wouldn't normally wear in order to venture out of my beauty comfort zone and better my makeup skills. Out of this exploration, I managed to find new holy grail products that I'll definitely be repurchasing in 2019, and also maintained my love of some old favourites that I'll probably never stop using!

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

I was on a search this year for a perfect bronzer as I've always found them to look too ashy or orange, which I know is the case for many South Asian girls like me. Benefit's Hoola has been raved about for years and after discovering it recently, I can see why! It is the perfect shade for me, giving a natural sunkissed look but still being easy to layer for a more intense, bronzed vibe (which I looooove). For any other brown girls in the search for a perfect bronzer, do try this if you haven't already!

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

Image from Gemma Etc.

This concealer has been a holy grail product of mine since I first started wearing makeup; although I tried different concealers this year such as the Mac Prolong Wear and LA Girl Pro-Conceal, I returned to this little gem as it has incredible coverage and I love the way it looks on my skin. Other concealers did not beat it and despite the colour match being slightly off, you really cannot complain as it is such a bargain price! I wear this on an every-day basis with a little powder on top, making sure to thoroughly blend it with fluffy brushes and a beauty blender, and it gives a beautiful skin-like finish whilst covering all of my acne scars, redness and blemishes. I can't praise this product enough!

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

Image from Google

I really aimed to make my makeup base look more creamy, natural and, well, skin-like this year as it's been a 2018 beauty trend that I have personally been obsessed with. I found it difficult to nail with my problematic skin but with the right products and tools, such as this sponge, I think I'm getting the hang of it! I use this sponge damp to apply and blend products, and it is the key to perfecting my base and maintaining the soft, natural finish that I aim for.

Eyelash curler and waterproof mascara

This may seem a bit weird, but I only started using a lash curler this year and it's really elevated the lash game for me! I constantly get asked if I'm wearing fake lashes but I hardly do, it is just me utilising a lash curler and locking the curl in with waterproof mascara (a tip I learnt from Alice T on Instagram). I particularly like this Maybelline waterproof mascara but I'm going to be trying a few, more affordable alternatives soon as I'm constantly running out of this one.

Pixi + Maryam Maquillage Strobe & Sculpt Highlight & Contour Palette

Image from Google

I was gifted this palette for my birthday and it has become a firm favourite of mine that I use every day (hence why my own version is really battered and I can't bear to show you all). The blush gives a lovely flush of colour to the cheeks, the highlight is a beautiful golden/champagne colour which builds up in intensity well, and the banana powder is what I use on an everyday basis to set my highlighting concealer. The bronzer shades are great too, though some are too dark for me so I use them as eyeshadow and they work really well. Overall, it's a great little palette with a lot of versatility!

Fenty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in Fenty Glow

Now, this is a bloody good lip gloss. I love using it as it smells like sweets, is a gorgeous colour that really compliments me and it gives an intense wet-look that is oh so beautiful. I also just love the brand overall, Fenty's inclusivity is something I really commend and I love supporting Rihanna and her vision with her makeup brand, I also can't wait to get my hands on her foundation and this gloss in its new shades!

L'Oreal Hydra Genius Hyaluronic Acid & Aloe Liquid Moisturiser

I wanted to include a few skincare favourites too as good skincare plays a big part in my foundation looking great. This L'Oreal moisturiser is brilliant in hydrating my skin, making it look super plump and feel really soft. It contains hyaluronic acid, which is great for moisturising as it helps the skin retain water, and aloe vera, which is really calming. Any time my skin is looking dry and dull, this really helps restore some moisture back into my face and keeps my makeup looking good. I mix it in with a thicker moisturiser as its a thin consistency (at the moment it's one by Simple) and apply it after a facial oil and before my foundation every day.

Fruits of Nature Acne Removal Cream

This little blue tub is magic! When I use this cream consistently my skin looks and feels amazing. It's a really natural product (which is important to me with skincare), containing just a few key, skin-loving ingredients like as shea butter, tea tree, rosehip and vitamin E oil which work amazingly well in keeping my skin glowy and healthy.

So, they're just a few on my 2018 beauty favourites which I have loved using over the past year. As for 2019, I'm hoping it's a wonderful year for us all; I'm aiming to be much more active on this blog and produce quality content for you all as it's what I love to do. Here is to success, creativity and happiness in 2019! 

Lots of love, Furvah x

Belle Âme

My lovely friend Megan has recently released her own clothing line, Belle Âme, with stunning and classic pieces that are perfect for any girl who loves fashion as much as I know I do. So, I wanted to do a little post to collate together my favourite pieces from her new collection to showcase to you all!

Cream Snake Satin Shirt - £25

I love how this piece brings together two key fashion trends at the moment, snake print and satin! It looks like a perfect item for a night out or classy dinner and I can't wait to get my hands on it as it seems like a very versatile piece! I think I would wear this with jeans and a pair of brogues or strappy heels, depending on the occasion.

Cream Snake Wide Leg Flare Trousers - £30

A perfect item to match the shirt above, these trousers are beautiful in their cut and design. I love flowing, flared trousers as I think they really compliment my figure and these trousers are no different. And again, the snake print is a must have from today's trends! One of the ways that I would wear this item is with trainers, a turtleneck and a leather or denim jacket for a nice, everyday look.

Black Cable Knit Tie Loungewear Set - £35

I love being comfortable in whatever I wear yet still looking presentable and on trend, which this loungewear set does perfectly! It looks really cosy, which is perfect for the colder months, as it is made from a soft knit, but it would still keep you looking like you've put effort into your outfit when you created it in no more than a few minutes. I would pair this set with a leather jacket and white trainers.

Black Faux Leather High Waisted Leggings - £20

These leggings are definitely one of my favourite item's from Megan's Belle Âme collection, as they're really on trend at the moment but still very classic and versatile. I think these leggings would amp up any simple, everyday look and give it a new edge. I'd wear them with an oversized, chunky jumper and knee high boots, which would be a great outfit for a Wintery shopping trip.

Belle Ame Slogan Top - £18

I love simple, slogan T-Shirts just like this one, as they're really easy to style and chuck on in a rush whilst still feeling confident and comfortable in your outfit. I like Megan's styling of this item, with the leather look leggings previously mentioned, and I would probably style it similarly or with mom/skinny jeans.

I hope you've enjoyed this blog post, and please do check out Belle Âme on Instagram at @belleamefashion.co.uk and their website https://www.belleamefashion.co.uk - they also have 10% off at the moment with the code GET10, so grab some items whilst you can get them discounted! A huge congratulations to Megan also on the launch of her lovely, little brand!

What's your favourite Belle Âme item?

♥

Minimalist Maxi Dress.

Dress - Stradivarius (£19.99)

Boots - Primark (£12)

Jacket - Boohoo (around £25)

Jewellery - Primark (£1-£3)

I am in love this dress and have been wearing it non-stop since I purchased it (which you will probably tell by the amount of times it's been featured on my Instagram!). It's a great transitional piece for the colder seasons and can be worn dressed up or down as it is very versatile, too. Here, I have paired it with tights, boots, a coat and complimenting jewellery for an evening look but I also like wearing it with a denim jacket and trainers for the day!

What's your favourite transitional piece in your wardrobe?

♥

Cool Blues

Top - H&M

Jeans - Primark

Shoes - Primark

Belt - Primark

For the hotter days that we’ve been having in the UK recently, I love oversized shirts and flowy materials to help keep me comfortable yet still looking nice. I always have a pair of mom jeans on whatever the weather, and paired with this pinstripe shirt, I really enjoyed the cute little look I created!

Hope you’re having a lovely summer!

Everyday Denim

Top - Primark

Trousers - Missguided

Denim - Levi’s

Trainers - Adidas Originals

Backpack - New Look

I love being feeling super comfy and relaxed I’m what I’m wearing on an everyday basis, and simple pieces like these are staples in my wardrobe. This denim jacket is one of my most worn and loved items ever; it’s such high quality and I love the oversized fit of this men’s medium size too!

Thank you for reading x