New season shopping: Autumn trends, what to buy and how to work it!

Hey guys, sorry i didn't post on sunday, i was at the london dungeons all day and shopping at harrods :))) (you know how i loorrveee london <3) So today i thought id write about the new season, what to buy and how to wear it!

The Trends.
1970's- bright colours, tight trousers, turtle necks, culottes, flares.
1960's- Twiggy, brights, mini skirts, a-line dresses, shift dresses, adrogyny, Brigette Bardot.
Tailoring- little embellishment, grey, navy, monochrome, intimacy, sophistication, refined.
Texture Riot- feathers, fur, sheepskin, ponyskin, leather, faux, colour, textures, ott, shaggy, aviator.
Femininity- chiffon, knee length, chic coats, slouchy sweaters, blouses, seduction, elegance, corset lacing, roll necks.
Geometry- painterly, bold brushstrokes, abstract graffiti, motifs, strong, sharp, optic, angular, graphic, tough, bold colour, vibrant, brown.
New Classics- mid length skirt, tweed jacket, argyle, cable knit, duffel coat, brogue, oxfords, british sensibility, heritage fabrics.

What To Buy.
So above you'll find my favourite trends for the autumn/winter 14 season. There are a few pieces that will work in multiple trends, be your saviour items, and will work in any situation: an aviator, shearling lined jacket; a colourful shift dress; brown leather knee high boots; a grey/beige/white turtle neck top and a black or white sharp blazer.

How YOU Can Wear It.

Don't be scared! This season fashion is fun, flirty and has a definite 'don't care' attitude about it. From Karl Lagerfelds Chanel Shopping Market to Jeremy Scotts fast food fashion, this season anything goes as long as its chic. Whichever trend you choose to wear, do it well, even if you stick to one thing for the whole season, do it well. Invest in some key items and dig up your mums cupboard to find some real gems. Stick to clean lines and basic pieces if your nervous, but if your brave go all out and get some colour!! Look to Brigitte bardot, Twiggy and Audrey Hepburn for inspiration and have fun, thats what fashions for!!

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love you all, byee x gk

Wish List; next buys (fashion and beauty)

Hi everyone, its sundaayyy!
Well i have a non-pupil day at my school tomorrow and so i think I'm gonna go shopping! I thought id let you know whats on my wish list of things to get! First of all, every time i go into topshop i feel myself drawn in to the shoes, i think i have a shoe obsession right now, anyway i have decided my absolute favourites are the black crocodile kinda texture patent skate shoes, THEY ARE PERFECT! Next up, also from topshop, is the tortoiseshell brown/black cat-eye sunglasses, these are so gorgeous, and look just like Alexa Chung's for a fraction of the price. While we're on sunglasses, i have also spotted an absolute steal-buy that i just need in my life, the h&m round sunglasses, they're brown with metal on and their gorgeeeeeeous! The last fashion buy I'm after is a pair of good old jeans, now i don't know where I'm gonna get these from but I'm desperate for a good old pair of comfy denim jeans. Oh and i also really want the h&m white jeggings, there so comfy, i mean seriously, go try 'em on. Moving onto beauty, i really want the Real Techniques expert face brush, I've seen so many you tubers rave about this and i just need to try it out! I also needed the Bourjois happy light luminous primer, it smells amazing, looks amazing, feels amazing, and its PINK, whats not to love!! I'm also on the look out for a bronzer and a big powder brush, not too sure which ones yet though. And last of all, I'm looking for a new red and bright pink lipstick, i think i'lll probably go for the Kate x Rimmel ones because they pply really nicely.

Well i think thats it guys, if you have any ideas on what bronzer i should buy be sure to email me or leave a comment! Make sure you go follow me on instagram too @gracekxdd_

Byeeee x gk

My favourite Beauty and Fashion youtubers!

Hi everyone, today i thought id do a post all about my favourite you tubers, the people that inspire me, and the videos i like to watch!

My favourite has got to be Aspyn Ovard, she's an american beauty and fashion blogger and her videos are so funny and she's just perfect. My favourite video of hers is her morning routine, watch it here; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dADx7kexr4&list=PLutDESP-yH5tEK9uKqPmH10BEDveopcja

My other favourites are Zoella and Tanya Burr, these are probably the most famous fashion and beauty bloggers there are at the moment, with Tanya even having her own lipgloss and nail varnishes out now! Their videos are always beautifully executed and have some amazing advice, they really know what their talking about!  Check out their channels; https://www.youtube.com/user/zoella280390     https://www.youtube.com/user/pixi2woo

There are loads and loads of you tubers that i love, but the last one i'm going to share with you guys is Tess Christine, this american girl is so gorgeous and her videos are just amazing, i <3 her. Check out her running late hairstyle video because its amazing!!!!                              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzj6nQj2oBw

Thats it for today guys, be sure to share this if you found it useful!

Love you lotsssss x gk

Orange; the colour to be wearing!

Hi everyone! Todays post is about a hidden beauty trend, and fashion but mainly beauty, and its the colour Orange! If you look at the ss14 catwalks, you'll notice one thing, and that is the orange lips, nails, cheeks, eyes springing up from everywhere. Its a very bright vibrant colour, that makes everyone feel happy! If your not feeling so brave, go for an electric orange nail, or subtle orange glow to the cheeks, even a hint of an orange eyeshadow- but if your feeling confident and ready to embrace your inner tangerine, then get yourself some bright orange lipstick, a powerful orange eyeliner, and a healthy orange tinted glow. Trust me, it may sound disgusting, but it works so well, and is sooo fashionable atm. Orange screams summer, and you can even try some orange in your clothes and accessories. To be completely fashion savvy, bag yourself some bright orange cut out jelly shoes, these are trending so much right now, and is just the most gorgeous, stand out piece by far for this season.
If you try out this trend, and found this post super helpful, be sure to post a pic on Instagram and tag me in the comment @gracekxdd_

Bye everyone, have a good week! x gk

DIY Fashion: Leather bracelets

Hi guysss, so sorry i haven't posted in so long! I've been really busy with school work and haven't had a second to make a new post! Today I would like to show you my new leather tie up woven bracelets! Ive been making these for a while now and i just wanted to see if you liked them! Please let me know via email; graceoliviakidd@gmail.com if you would like to purchase a bracelet or have any requests for things for me to make or post! I hope your all enjoying the sunshine and the beginning of spring, i know i definitely am! I'll leave you with some images of my bracelets!
Bye! x gk

Hi everyone! Today i've decided to show you all how to make your own fashion and beauty hanging mood board! Here are my easy to follow steps and pictures for daily inspiration!
Step One: Take a large cardboard box and cut out two identical, very big squares. Make sure they don't go over any big folds.
Step two: Using a glue gun or stapler secure the two squares together. This is your canvas!
Step Three: Go through all your fashion and beauty magazines and cut out all the images you like. This could be clothes, adverts, jewellery, celebrities, whatever you like. Try to keep a variety in sizes and shapes to keep it interesting!

Step Four: Lay out all the images in front of you and start to place them on the board. Once you've got all the pictures in places that you really like, start to glue them down with pva glue or lots of pritstick!

Step Five: Once you have glued you images down go over the whole board with a thin layer on PVA glue mixed in with water. This acts as a glossy finishing coat and also protects the images making it last longer.

Step Six: Next you can take a long piece of ribbon and glue it around the edge of the board. This is your frame.

Step Seven: Lastly, Take another piece of ribbon and glue each edge an equal distance apart from the middle along the top. This acts as the hanger. Put a nail in the wall where you want to put it and hang it up!

I hope this step by step tutorial was useful! If you give it a go be sure to leave me a comment and send me a photo of it! 

Bye! x gk