Top 5 Must Haves for autumn/winter!

Lets face it, not everyone can afford to buy a whole new wardrobe for every season, and with autumn/winter round the corner I've picked the top 5 things you'll need to make your wardrobe on trend for this coming season. (look out for posts on how to style each piece)

The first essential is anything army, camo style print, and what better than getting a winter coat following this trend while getting something you need?! topshop and zara have plenty right now but ive picked out my ultimate favourite!

Fur lined camo jacket, topshop- £75

The second is a trend that you can show through shoes, tops, nails and even makeup. its the galactic space print. Merky mixes of blues, greens and purples with subtle glitter and black. i picked out these leggings as they can be dressed up and down.

Galaxy leggings, missguided £11.99

Next is a top that can literally be work with anything, and its showing the trend of 'collar tips' which is a great way to show embellishment in a more subtle, grungy way. not to mention it goes with the leggings i showed previously!

Black collar tip blouse, missguided £20.99

Second last is something small, grungy and makes me get all excited about winter thinking about it, its a dip dye beanie and will look amazing on anyone, i have no words. (also available in khaki & beige)

Dipdye beanie, topshop £14

The last and not least is the most versatile on the lot, and something I've just treated myself too. 'Vans' are a huge trend right now, they come in all different colours and styles and are super duper comfy. you can also custom make yours online at the vans website. i just bought the black ones as they are super simple and will go with everything.

Vans around £45 (prices vary depending on style of shoe and store)

Hope you enjoyed todays post, look out for more on how to style my favourite autumn winter trends with these items! 

soph's x

Lookbook;styles of the now!

So right now styles consist of studs, leather and different prints and dyes of fabrics. mix textures and colours to create a cult look for yourself!

Look #1

                              

As i mention previously, mixing textures is eye catching but subtly doing it will make your look perfect all round and easier to wear. I styled my model, holly in a denim shirt and lace shorts for a classic but modern style, then added a pair of floral doc martens to toughen up the look.

Look #2

I based look 2 on a way to toughen up floral prints to keep them on trend and mix the look up a little, simply but pairing a leather jacket with a floral playsuit. Try simple black or brown rope, hippie style necklaces and big rings. not forgetting a pretty pair of wedges (the shoes of the now!!)

look #3

You may look at this 3rd style and think its pretty 'tumblr' and yes, but tumblr is full of people with a great style. This picture is showing the simple jewellery and doc martins (any chunky or biker style boots are so perfect for this season) with an ombré jumper which also has studs on the shoulders, the most perfect, jaw dropping mix of styles and textures.

I hope you liked this quick post, whats your favourite trend this autumn??

Cheat your way to a summer body!

All girls have that frantic panic near summer because we all want that model bikini body. Women will try all types of crazy diets just for their idea of looking good in a bikini, but what if I told you their was an easy way to burn more calories safely and efficiently?







Your metabolism is the rate at which you burn & digest food. The faster your metabolism the more calories that will be burnt with no exercise. Males tend to have a faster metabolic rate but there is easy ways to speed this up, which means you'll be burning More calories by the minute!





I'm sharing 5 ways to speed up your metabolism temporally, so incorporate this into your everyday lifestyle and your one step closer to looking fabulous in a bikini!




Tip 1- Stay hydrated.
Try to drink around 8-10 glasses of water a day, not only is it good for your skin, hair and nails but its good for your speedy metabolism too. When you dehydrate your metabolic rate rapidly decreases, try drinking it before and during a meal, this way its easy to keep track of.

Tip 2- Positively Spicy!
This tip is perfect for people like me who love spicy food! They contain chemical compounds which temporally boost your metabolic rate. So add chopped up chillies or chilli powder to pasta sauces, meat marinades and other meals for a kick!

Tip 3- Tone up your muscles!
Muscles burn about 6 calories a day just to sustain itself without moving, where as fat only burns 2. Toning your muscles through sit up and other muscle endurance exercises will also boost your metabolism and adding this to your lifestyle will also help to increase your average daily metabolic rate.

Tip 4 - Green tea crazy.
Green tea is not only good for your skin, hair and helps to fight/prevent cancer and heart problems, but it also boosts your metabolism and gives it a good kick! So get brewing!


Tip 5 - Avoid Crash diets!
This one is an essential for speeding up your metabolic rate. Do NOT crash diet! it may be effective for dropping a few pounds but will cause you to gain even more weight after because its takes the weight from muscles, and the lower the mass of muscle, the slower your metabolic rate will be.


Hope this came in handy, whats your secret for a great summer body?




Sophie. X

Project Summer;DIY Dip Dye Shorts!

Want to follow the dip dye trend? want something original but fun? Then heres something you should defiantly try! I've always wanted a pair of distressed, fun, dip dye denim shorts but never found a pair that i absolutely loved enough to actually purchase them. So I came up with a way to turn any old shorts into amazing new ones that will revamp your wardrobe for this summer! Lets get started!..

What You'll need..
-Boiling water
-Rubber Gloves
-Salt
-Dye (I chose Turquoise and purple)
-Wooden spoon
-Bowl
-pair of shorts










First Step- Colour One.

1- dissolve a good amount of salt into boiling water.

2- put in dye and dissolve that in water too

3- place the desired amount of fabric into the dye (i did about half way up)and soak in the liquid for a good 10-15 minutes.

4- hang on the washing line while you clean the bowl/boil more water and prepare second dye.






Second step- colour Two.

1- Dissolve more salt in boiling water and dissolve second dye in clean bowl/bucket.

2- Clip the shorts to the bowl while dying the reming parts of the shorts you didn't dye with the first colour.

3- leave to soak for the same amount of time and hang out on the washing line to dry.

Third Step!!

When the shorts are Completely Dry, just do the usual wash in the washing machine and tumble dry them. Now they're ready!!

Extra tips..

- Always wear Gloves & old clothes, it can get messy!!
- Make sure you have enough time and don't rush it, or it won't be as good!
- you don't have to use all of the dye at once, it will be a waste of dye and you can save it for any other things!
- Get creative!!

a few quick ways to Style these..

If you try this, send me a picture and ill do a post about it! 

Email: Thesecretclosetblog@yahoo.com

Hope you like it, more coming soon! xoxo, soph!

New eye catchers!- Steve madden.

So I've heard a majority of youtube guru's and bloggers mention the designer 'steve madden' and it wasn't until i spotted an amazing bag (that i have a cheeky eye on!) that I've really taken notice in how good all of the products are. the prices aren't cheap but moderately affordable for a designer brand. So I've picked out the top 5 items from the website that i think are on trend, wearable and something many people can buy. (they do ship internationally!!)

5th place..
Allyy Red Suede heel(5inch)
$89.95 (around £55)
Buy - Here!
These shoes are a great price for essential red heels that every woman should have in her closet. Pair them with black and white for a sexy twist on monochrome or with teal or lilac for a a take on the colour pop trend.








4th place..
HC001 Pewter Shoe clip
$30 (Around £18!)
Buy - Here!

This is such a simple but amazing idea. its just an accesorie that you can clip onto any par of your shoes to transform your look and make your shoes look expensive and unique. not to mention its a steal at around £18!!
(shoes not included)







3rd place..
S5221 Sunglasses
$38 (around £25)
Buy - Here!

These sunglasses are cute, affordable and completely on trend. The ombréd lenses and brown frames with gold embellishing gives it a glamourous, but rocker theme. not to mention the aviator shape lens suits almost anyone and never goes out of style! not forgetting they are only £25! Grab yours now!






2nd place..
Priddde Cognac gladiator sandals.
$69 (about £45)
buy- Here!

These pretty and modern style grecian style sandal is wearable and goes with almost anything. flawy Maxi dresses or cut off shorts and a tank top, these shoes are perfect and would be amazing on a summer holiday or a warm day with jeans. get creative!







1st place!...
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BCHEROKE COGNAC BAG!
(Around £80)
buy- here!

This is seriously my favourite bag that I've ever seen! (with the exception of my dream louis vuitton!) and I'm hopeful i'll get it before going on holiday as its a great travel bag and would match anything! So you could wear it with any outfit you ever wore! and for £80 its a lot more affordable that a chanel or fendi! not to mention real suede!









I hope you guys liked todays post! More coming very soon!
Email me questions, enquires and ideas to Thesecretclosetblog@yahoo.com

xoxo,sophie

Summer Shirts!

Hi again, fashion fanatics,

Summer is fast approaching and the beautiful weather britain has been having lately drove me to turn my casual A/W clothing into breezy summer styles. I've been wearing shirts more often and experimenting with new wasps to style them and different pieces to wear with them. 

(All Pieces are from topshop, Abercrombie or Hollister. Prices vary)

Outfit 1 Features a denim shirt from which is used to layer over high waisted shorts and a denim bralet.The Denim on denim is really on trend and fashion forward as with the acidic pink coloured shorts and Rihanna styled top.

The second is a sweet 'girl next door' look with a white crochet skirt, lace top and a blue striped shirt over the top to give a breezy pretty look to the outfit.

The 3rd is a super cute neutral and navy outfit with a pop of pink on the lips and through the plaid. i just used this as s sub for a jacket or cardigan.

The last is a super cute red and navy look that has a cute nautical theme everyone will love. Its a more causal but gorge look that mixes materials and textiles.

If you have any enquires or need any help please contact Thesecretclosetblog@yahoo.com

xoxo, soph!

 

Bright & Beautiful eyes for spring!

So Spring time is all about being clean and fresh as a daisy, so a simple but beautiful eye look for everyday was in order! Take 5 easy steps everyday to achieve bright and beautiful eyes that will make the colour pop!

How to: Get Bright & beautiful eyes!

Products Used

~Mac studio sculpt concealer~

~Lula&Belle eyebrow powder~

~YSL touche éclat~

~YSL 'shocking' eyeliner pen~

~benefit 'they're real' mascara~

I hope you enjoyed this post! Keep smiling!

Contact me at- thesecretclosetblog@yahoo.com

xoxo, S.