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12th July 2016

Tried & Tested: Mario Badescu Skincare

2016 has been a tricky year for me skin-wise. For the first 4-5 months I was suffering from prominent acne down both sides of my cheeks. It was a reminder of just how crippling adult acne can be and I was determined to beat it. I'm a huge fan of Mario Badescu's Drying Lotion and had some success with a couple of other products, so I decided to take the plunge and revert my whole skincare regime to Mario Badescu. This is how I got on. Read more

8th July 2016

Brand Love: Sophia Webster

A Sophia Webster "brand love" post was always inevitable. In my "2015 favourites" blogpost I named Sophia Webster my favourite shoe brand of the year and she continues to surprise and delight with gorgeous designs every season that never fail to raise a smile. These are all the reasons I love her shoe designs. Read more

5th July 2016

A Hong Kong Beauty Haul

If you follow me on Snapchat you'll know that I was in China the week before last. It was probably the most insanely busy trip I've ever done! There was hardly a moment to stop and take a breath but do you really think I was going to let that come in between me and a beauty haul?! Of course not! This is all the crazy and wonderful beauty bits I bagged. Read more

1st July 2016

The Peplum Top We All Need

With a catchy blogpost title like this one(!), I hardly need to write anything else but I'm still going to yabber on about the many, many reasons we all need this sleeveless peplum number in our closet... Read more

28th June 2016

Summer Sales Wish List

Hello, my name is Dominique and I am a sales-aholic. If something is on sale I pretty much can't resist it! Given that we are well and truly into the summer sales season I have scoured the internet for the best buys, many of which are already on their second or third markdown! Read more

21st June 2016

Festival Inspo: Fringe Factor (Look 2)

Fringe is a pretty much a festival staple. The perfect thing about it is as soon as you incorporate it into any outfit it screams summer fun and unshackles that free spirit within you! I am sharing how I am rocking fringe this festival season. Read more

18th June 2016

Brand Watch: Whistle + Bango

Its been a hot minute since I've done a blogpost for my Brand Watch series but boy am I back with a goodun'. Whistle + Bango is a London based jewellery brand specialising in bespoke bangles. It is the brain child of the lovely Ania and Rosie who's unique idea of creating bangles which has relatable meaning to the wearer is making serious waves. Read more

15th June 2016

Festival Inspo: Going Glam (Look 1)

Festival season is well and truly upon us and I thought I'd share a few of my favourite festival looks over the next few weeks. I plan to cover a broad spectrum of different styles so there should be plenty of distinctive looks to draw inspiration from. Read more

8th June 2016

Clashing Colours & Paradoxical Patterns

This post follows on rather nicely from my previous one which was all about adding some colour to you wardrobe and having fun with fashion. In this outfit I wanted to take it one step further by mixing distinctive yet divergent colours and patterns. I am SO ready to be rid of the old matchy-matchy look and embrace this new "any colour goes" mentality! Read more

5th June 2016

Adding Colour and Having Fun

Ever since my year living in LA I've noticed some changes in the ways I dress. First and foremost I've embraced colour which is a million miles away from my old palette of black, grey and navy. The other is I'm a lot more confident in my wacky and crazy choices. These days the wilder and more out there an outfit the better. Here is a few ideas on how to embrace colour and have fun with fashion. Read more

25th May 2016

BRAND LOVE: I Love Mr Mittens

It has been a hot minute since I've done a Brand Love post, the last one was back in January, so I'm bringing the series back with a bang, with a brand I simply cannot get enough of whatever the weather. I Love Mr Mittens is the knitwear brand of knitwear brands and is definitely worth knowing about. Read more

22nd May 2016

PRO:VOKE Liquid Blonde – Simply the Best

Pro:voke Liquid Blonde is a new hair line I can't stop raving about. If you have blonde hair or highlights this is a shampoo, conditioner and hair treatment you need to know about! Read more

19th May 2016

Feeling Nauti-cool

There is something about blue and white together aka nauti-cool which gets me feeling summer ready and puts a spring in my step. It gives me that picnics & Pimms in the park, row boats on the lake kinda feeling. It's comfy, easy breezy and always in style. I'm calling this my Nauti-Cool look. Read more

16th May 2016

Danone Light and Free

One of the many wonderful perks about blogging is getting invited to some fab events by really great brands. When an invite from Danone pinged into my inbox to celebrate the launch of their new Light and Free yoghurt I knew immediately it was a must go. This is what I got up to. Read more

10th May 2016

Fuzzy Bomber

When I heard Charlotte Simone was having an upcoming sample sale it was impossible to resist! I ended up dragging my darling friend half way across London in a flurry of excitement with one goal in mind, I was going to get my hands on one of her fuzzy bomber jackets. Here it is, let me know what you think! Read more

7th May 2016

Five Favourite: Doggy Must Haves

April was National Pet Month and my inbox was awash with pet themed press releases. Yes, you read right, pets don't just get a single day devoted to them, they get a whole month! If I'm honest Simba doesn't really need an excuse to be spoilt as he's already a very pampered pooch but what's another treat or two?! These are 5 fabulous items you and your doggo will love! Read more

4th May 2016

Monochrome Mania

You can never go wrong with monochrome; it's classic, elegant and forever in style. It is a look I can always rely on no matter the occasion. My general rule of thumb is to wear black as the base of the outfit because it's (obviously) far more flattering and add in white accents. Read more

2nd May 2016

Feeling Lacey

These lace overalls are one of my favourite shopping finds in a while. When I saw these it was one of those "I HAVE to HAVE it" moments! They are so versatile and an amazing statement piece but still so wearable. Here is one of the ways I'm styling them this summer. Read more

29th April 2016

Flatforms: Fun and Flirty

The love affair continues with my Kurt Geiger "Lucky" flatforms. As I promised in my previous post I restyled these for a more casual, fun-day out sort of look, whereas the last outfit had more of a smart/sophisticated edge to it. These shoes are just so versatile! Read more

26th April 2016

Flatforms: Keeping it Sophisticated

Hallelujah I think I've found the perfect everyday shoe (especially if you are on the shorter side)! They are everything I love in a pair of shoes; a bold fashion statement combined with practical comfort and are perfect for day-to-day. Talk about the holy grail of shoe design! Keep reading to find out more! Read more

23rd April 2016

A Touch of Boho

These days if something has a pom pom on it I find it impossible to resist. This sweater is not only more adorable than words can say but also super comfortable, so easy to wear with everything, a bargain and has the cutest detailing. Read more

20th April 2016

When One Chapter Closes

This is a bittersweet post for me as this is the last look I wore while still living in beautiful LA. I wore it on my final big night out in LaLaLand, so it brings back super happy memories (most of which involve a lot of tequila!). Read more

17th April 2016

The Ultimate NYX Lip Guide

Now that NYX has finally crossed the pond (hurrah!) I figured I'd whip out my collection and give you a run down of their (many) lip products. The one thing I find hella' confusing about NYX is they're continually bringing out new products which all seem very similar. This is particularly true in the lip department, so I wanted to test as many as possible to see what exactly the differences are, which are the best and whether I would repurchase any. Read more

13th April 2016

Banana Republic OOTD

When I was at University I was a part time sales associate at Banana Republic, so I got to know the quality and fit of the clothes very well. For the best, they are such good value for money so I always like to pop in store whenever I'm Stateside to see what they've got. This season is particularly strong so I got myself a full outfit. Read more

11th April 2016

Spring Fling

I wanted to get this post live stat as this high street dress is a goodie and so well priced for what it is BUT it's selling out fast so be quick! Read more

5th April 2016

Spring Metallics

Metallics are huge this season, particularly if they are in Spring colours. Think dusty rose hues, sky blues, soft greens with touches of rose gold or silver. Amazingly it seems to be the high street who is dominating this trend with so many gorgeous yet affordable key pieces. For the brave there are foil treated pieces or for the more sensible metallic thread. Whatever your preference this trend can cater all tastes. Read more

2nd April 2016

YOLO Fashion

I LOVE this outfit as I think it perfectly straddles the line between sophistication and elegance. In fact, I feel like this is one of the most grown up outfits I've ever worn! As we all know I'm generally a casual, comfort first kinda gal so this is rather a different look for me. Check it out and let me know your thoughts on this more mature look. Read more

30th March 2016

Honest Beauty: First Impressions

Honest Beauty has been on the lips of beauty editors and beauty fanatics for a while despite not being available in the UK, although I'm sure it's only matter before we'll be able to get our mitts on it. Given that I've been Stateside I figured this was the perfect opportunity to give the skincare line a whirl and report back. Read more

24th March 2016

Shabby Chic

As soon as the sun chooses to appear in London I will be rocking this semi-chic, semi-comfy look to the office. It's the perfect in-between look and the bag always raises a smile! Read more

20th March 2016

Thoughts of the Month: What’s Next

One of the questions I get asked over and over again is why I spend so much time in LA, especially when I refer to myself as a "Londoner" or "London blogger" so often. I wrote a "Thoughts of the Month" blogpost nearly a year ago touching on my reasons behind crossing the Atlantic and now seems like an apt time to re-address it since March will sadly be the last month I spend in Los Angeles before returning to my hometown, London, full time. Now that this chapter is coming to an end I wanted to share my thoughts on what happens after you take the plunge. Read more

16th March 2016

Chiara Ferragni Collection

Every time I wear my Chiara Ferragni Collection shoes I receive a shed load of compliments but also quite a few questions about them so I thought I'd do a review style blogpost covering everything you need to know such as comfort, different styles and size guides. Read more

14th March 2016

Stepping into Spring

This time of year is always a strange one. We are all yearning for Spring, bare legs and a little more sunshine but the British weather hasn't quite caught up with our wishes! Even so now is the time to start thinking about shopping for those new Spring pieces because by the time the sun does appear all the best items will be sold out! Read more

12th March 2016

Five Favourite: Beauty Products

In this month's "Five Favourite" I'm sharing the 5 beauty products I could not live without. Whittling down my extensive beauty cupboard was actually surprisingly easy. Without a shadow of doubt these are my most used, most loved, best-est products I own! Read more

9th March 2016

Decades, Melrose Avenue: Part 2

In my second instalment about Decades on Melrose I am sharing my favourite purchase from there. I think this is quite possibly my favourite piece of clothing in my wardrobe EVER! Read more

7th March 2016

Decades, Melrose Avenue: Part 1

The shopaholic in me has been so excited because I recently discovered a new favourite store in LA where fashion dreams come true and I couldn't wait to tell you all about it. Decades on Melrose (opposite the famous pink Paul Smith shop) is the ultimate high end consignment come vintage store. Read more

2nd March 2016

Luxe Joggers: Night

My last blogpost focused on how to style joggers during the day. The great thing about joggers (aside from comfort) is they're super versatile and can be dressed up or down for pretty much any occasion. In this post I want to take the whole jogger phenonomen to the next level by showing how they can glam'd up for an evening on the town. Read more

29th February 2016

Luxe Joggers: Day

As a self confessed "Queen of Comfort" you have no idea how delighted I am sportswear has shifted and now become daily wear and in some cases, evening wear! I know for a lot of people the thought of wearing joggers out and about sends shivers down their spines, so I thought I'd style up a daytime and evening look featuring the most comfortable clothing on the planet! Read more

27th February 2016

Thoughts of the Month: Fashion Armour

The other day I found myself walking home from work with my head held higher and an extra spring in my step. It was all because I was wearing an outfit which made me extra confident and it got me thinking about the power of fashion. Read more

25th February 2016

All Tied Up

I thought it was time I focused on some pure LA content so I shot this look in one of my favourite places to mooch around in West Hollywood. Read more

23rd February 2016

Masculine Tailoring

Probably one of my favourite, most aspirational looks of all time is oversized, masculine tailoring. Sadly I've always loved it from afar as I've never quite managed to pull if off. So it was to my (massive) surprise when I found these perfectly oversized tailored trousers from Old Navy and I knew I had to share! Read more

21st February 2016

Sephora Haul & First Impressions

So ANOTHER Sephora haul happened, the obsession is becoming a bit too much, especially for my bank account! I thought this time I'd throw my first impressions of each of the products into the ring, so you can get a better idea if they're worth purchasing. Read more

18th February 2016

Flats Vs Heels

I wanted to write this post because as I've mentioned at least a hundred times already I'm a comfort first kind of dresser. One of my most important things is ensuring I'm relaxed and at ease without having to compromise on style. The debate of flats vs heels is an old aged one and every woman (even those disinterested in fashion) has an opinion on it, so I thought I'd my throw my hat into the ring and share my opinions. Read more

15th February 2016

Year of the Trainer

I don't know how many times I blogged about trainers in 2015 but I am sure it was way more than I expected to. I shockingly fell hook, line and sinker for them. They're comfortable, versatile and as it turns out, oh so stylish! I'm sharing 3 completely different looks all featuring my beloved trainers! Read more

12th February 2016

That New Dress: Going Forward

That New Dress has had a bit of a revamp so I thought I'd share what to expect from the blog going forward. I'm excited to share a few changes and let you know about all the upcoming content coming your way! Read more

10th February 2016

Acne Studios Dupe Jacket

If you aren't aware of the hype surrounding this seasons must have Acne Studios Velocite jacket where have you been?! Costing £2000 and impossible to get hold of it has been the most coveted item of last year. If like me, this isn't quite in your budget, I'm sharing a great dupe. Read more

8th February 2016

Everyday LA Look

In case you hadn't guessed already, I am back in Los Angeles for a couple more months. Originally I thought my "LA look" would be distinct from my usual everyday (UK) look but surprisingly I think it's fair to say they're pretty similar. It's evident I have a style and I stick to it! Read more

27th January 2016

Brand Love: Gianvito Rossi

It will come as no surprise to a lot of you that Gianvito Rossi is a brand I love. Everything about this shoe label is absolute perfection! The quality, comfort and understated elegance means it reigns (at least for me) as the shoes of all shoes. As an obsessive shoe girl that is a BIG statement! Read on to find out more about the shoe label everyone needs in their life! Read more

23rd January 2016

Thoughts of the Month: Eliminating Negativity

We have hit a brand new year and in my book that means a totally clean slate. If you can't start a fresh year with a positive outlook and a willingness to be a happier, better person then there really isn't any hope! Ultimately I think the first step in being a happier person is identifying and eliminating any negative forces surrounding you. These are a few examples of negativity no one needs in their life! Read more

20th January 2016

Miu Miu Dupes

It's not often I talk about a "fashion dupe". Generally with designer labels, although not exclusively, I find by paying those higher prices you are investing in better quality materials and more expert skills. However, these Miu Miu lookalikes really caught my attention and I had to have them! Read more

18th January 2016

Disappointing Products

I thought I'd keep it real in this beauty post by talking about some of my recent disappointing products. While it is far nicer to say wonderful and lovely things about holy grail products, sometimes it's also helpful to know which products to avoid. Here are a few I've tried recently which stuck out in my mind for all the wrong reasons! Read more

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