BEAUTY: Festival/Summer Hairstyle Inspiration 2014

Anything with either a plait, a few waves or flowers immediately gives off that Summer/Festival vibe that we all strive to achieve each year. Here are a few images to help inspire you to achieve the perfect festival look this summer...

 

A simple wrap around plait such as this one shown on Jennifer Lawrence is easily achieved by separating the hair into two sections, making two plaits and wrapping them around to meet at the front.Or, if like Emma Stone, your hair is not long enough to do that look a simple plait at the front of some wavy locks helps create an easier version of this style.

 

Adding a head band to your look can really help achieve a boho, festival look. 

 A messy side plait is a simple and stylish hairstyle that creates a pretty and feminine summer look.

 

Fishtail braids have become a really popular trend over the last few seasons and will continue to do so over the Summer months. A perfect on-trend summer style.

 

Adding a bit of DIY feathers, beads and string to a simple wavy style or messy up do can really help achieve an individual and unique boho look for the festival season.

Adding a floral head piece or even just a single flower to any hair hairstyle immediately adds a feminine Summer touch to your style.

Hope you enjoyed this and found some hairstyle inspiration that you can tie into your own personal style when creating your Summer/Festival hairstyles this Season!

Lots of Love,

SassieDoll 

xXxXx

Victoria's Secret Swimwear Trends 2014

Hi Girls,

As the summer is fast approaching, I thought I would do a lil post on the latest swimwear trends. And where better to find the best of this than Victoria's Secret? When it comes to lingerie and swimwear trends it all starts at Victoria's Secret.
One of my favorite parts of working as a nightwear/lingerie designer in the past was spending hours on the VS website researching all of the trends and then creating mood/inspiration boards on them.This year, they have introduced 4 new swimwear trends alongside all of the classics, the four key trends are: Strappy swimwear, long line bikini's, Rash-guards and Bralettes. I have broken down the best of each of these trends for you here so you can make sure you are always on trend weather you're at the beach, by the pool or just hanging out in the sun ;) Enjoy...x

Strappy Bikini's:

Long-Line/Crop top Bikini's:

Rash-guards: 

Bralette:

To purchase any of the Swimwear featured above head to VictoriasSecret.com HERE!

FASHION: Arnotts Spring/Summer 2014 Trend Overview

Hi Girls,

In December, I attended the Arnotts SS14 press preview fashion show to have a glimpse at all of the new styles, trends, color palettes etc for the new season. I decided at the time that I would wait until atleast after Christmas before I posted an overview on Summer trends. So today, it has stopped raining (probably not for long) and the sun is shining through my window (although it is still cold out) so I thought now would be a good time to write about some Summery trends. I am a real Summer girl, the sunshine makes me Smile, my birthday is in June and I love Summer Trends and the bright girly colors that come with them :)

The ArnottsSS14 Catwalk

Me at the Fashion Show :) x

Some of the key trends that were apparent on the day were: Monochrome, Metallic, Bright Geometric and Tribal prints, Florals, Nudes, Midi Length skirts and dresses. I also thought there seemed to be quite a 'Pretty Woman' (after she meets Richard gear and goes shopping on Rodeo Drive) :P feel to some of the looks. Such as these ones below...

Nude

This season also sees the introduction of some new exciting brands to Arnotts such as Clover Canyon, Milly, and Halston Heritage which again add a lot of new, interesting prints and colors to the summer season.

Below, I have grouped together some images of the previously mentioned trends so you can see what is coming for the season ahead. Remember all of the looks seen below are available at ARNOTTS! Enjoy Dolls :) xXx

Geometric, Vivid Prints

Monochrome

Florals

A few more looks from the Show...

Xpose presenter Lisa Cannon getting ready to film...