Vamp by Day

Hello Readers

We all have that little black dress in the closet, that dress which has been there for so long you have tons of memories wearing it. The dress still fits you, and it's still pretty isnt't it? However you don't wear it that often because everyone has already seen you in it, and you're afraid that you're going to be dressed up for a night out, or dressed down for a special occasion. Did I get any of this right? 

My favourite way to wear the little black dress is by adding a statement jacket to it, and this way, all eyes will be on the jacket, just the jacket. Avoid matching the bag exactly with the colour of the shoes, or the shoes with the jacket (especially when it's red). Don't be predictable just to 'play it safe'.  I paired dark burgundy shoes, nails and lip colour, and kept the bag black since the jacket is black and white. I did not add any necklaces to let the collar of the jacket stand out, but if the jacket is plain, you can use the same trick but with a statement necklace or earrings. 

Dress: Promod
Jacket: Vintage (Mum's closet)

Bag: Vintage (Mum's closet)

Shoes: Stradivarius

Thanks to my dear friend Robert from Robert Bajada Photography, who once again took the pictures of this blogpost with great talent and a lot of patience. Like his page 'HERE' 

With his help I have started doing makeup on others for some photoshoots, if you're interested check out my makeup portfolio http://makeupbyruth.tumblr.com/ . 

Choose to shine! 

Ruth x x 

Miley and Grunge

Hello readers

I was asked to do a blog post on Grunge style, a style which I really like on other people, but don’t really wear myself because I think not everyone can carry it. It's a style made of basic pieces that everyone owns, but everything is edged up to the 'bad and layed back girl' look without looking slutty. 

There are countless ways in which one could wear Grunge, and I'm going to show you how to by using Miley Cyrus. I love how she plays with this style and gives a modern edge to any basic look. I love Miley's new hairstyle, which I think go perfectly with her personality and very wearable style.

Any accessory or patterned top with either STUDDS, SPIKES, CROSSES or SKELETONS 

leather red dress with spikes 

The best shoes to compliment this style would be either CREEPERS or COMBAT BOOTS. 

creeper combat boots, necklace with cross pendant, camo jacket

SUPER SKINNY PANTS, SHORTS paired with tights, or BOYFRIEND JEANS 

boyfriend jeans

boyfriend jeans, cropped top

PRINTED dark, oversized t-shirts

shorts with ripped tights, leather jacket, printed top

PLAID shirts

plaid shirt

plaid shirt

CROPPED / OVERSIZED tops, paired with super skinny pants or shorts to balance the look

oversized printed vest

skinny jeans, necklace with cross pendant

leather jacket, shorts, creeper slippers 

MILITARY  or LEATHER JACKETS

Shorts with ripped tights, printed dark top, military style jacket

creeper combat boots, necklace with cross pendant, camo jacket

BLACK BEANIES 

necklace with cross, black beanie, oversized vest 

LEOPARD print

creeper combat boots, leopard print skirt, cropped top

As for makeup, I would compliment the style with dark nails, dark or neutral lips, and neutral eyes with thin winged eyeliner. The simpler the better since there is already so much going on with the clothes. 

I hope you have found this useful! Let me know if you have some other requests you want be to blog about or any other questions about this style. I would be more than happy to help.

Choose to shine! 

Ruth x x 

OOTD: The Kid In Me

Hello Readers

We're all super excited about wearing winter clothes aren't we? At least I am. However, our bi-seasonal climate ( #usingtechnicalwords #lookwiser ) which means that we don't actually have a Fall weather, tends to confuse us when it comes to figure out what to wear in the morning. 

I take this weather as an opportunity to wear my favourite summer items, and have fun with them for the last time before the real winter weather starts, and I do this by transitioning them to a warmer look, by adding tights, scarves, and cardigans or thin jackets, which you can add or remove depending on the weather at the time of day.

I have worn this dress countless times in summer, generally with a waist belt, cross body bag and either a wedge or pumps. Here the look is much more warm and Fall adapted. The snood scarf is the cosiest thing in the world, the tights are the easiest trick to keep wearing your summer clothes when the weather changes, the thickness of the cardigan can vary on how cold it is of course, and the brogues are just my partners in crime at the moment, like Bonny and Clyde. Knee high socks would look great with this outfit as well, especially with the brogues.

Dress: Topshop

Cardigan: Pull and Bear

Tights: New Look

Snood: Calliope

Brogues: New Look

Earrings: Claire's

Bracelet: Parfois

You like the photos don't you? Once again they're taken by the awsome Robert Bajada, which you can follow 'HERE' . Like his page, he's really talented, and a great friend. 

Choose to shine !

Ruth x x

OOTD: Polka Pleats

Hello readers,

I had promised you more outfit posts, and here's another one. The pleated skirt was once my mum's, and I get compliments on it whenever I wear it. It's different and daring, but very feminine and stylish. Since I paired it with a sheer black polka dotted shirt, I added a gold necklace and rings to add a pop of colour, and matches the touches of gold on the bag. 

Shirt: Zara
Skirt: Vintage
Shoes: Peacocks
Bag: Accessorize
Double Ring: Dorothy Perkins
Ring: Gift
Necklace: Accessorize

As always, a big thankyou to the talented Robert Bajada for the pictures. Make sure you like his page 'HERE' He has some really cool stuff :)

Choose to shine!

Ruth x x

My Style : The Red Skirt

Hello Readers

You know how we tend to associate Winnie the Pooh with a red T shirt, and Marge Simpsons with a green dress ? Everyone has a piece of clothing which they wear over and over, and people tend to relate the particular item to the person. I have a favourite skirt, my high waisted red skirt, which I have worn countless times, in countless different ways. I think anyone who knows me has seen me wearing this skirt. It is really comfortable and versatile, and if I could wear it every day, I would. This skirt is such a must have in my closet, it solves world crises, I feel like I have turned into my super hero outfit when I have it on. Whenever I'm in a what-to-wear problem, I always turn to it and life is happy again. I'm not saying that everyone should own a high waisted red skirt, but I'm going to show you my favourite ways to wear mine.

Outfit #1: Skirt Stradivarius - Top Zara - Bag Miss Selfridge - Shoes McBailey

Outfit #2: Skirt Stradivarius - Top Stradivarius - Bag Accessorize - Shoes New Look

Outfit #3: Skirt Stradivarius - Top Zara - Bag Berska - Shoes Stivaletti

Outfit #4: Skirt Stradivarius - Top Pull and Bear - Cardigan Peacoks - Bag Accessorize - Shoes Mc Bailey - Necklace Accessorize

In the following outfits, the skirt is paired with items so that the outfit is good for fall and the colder weather. I added a grey tights instead of a black one because I think it's more warm and settle like this. 

Outfit #5: Skirt Stradivarius - Shirt Jennyfer - Bag Accessorize - Shoes Peacocks

Outfit #6: Skirt Stradivarius - Top Zara -  Cardigan Pull and Bear - Bag Accessorize - Shoes New Look

Outfit #7: Skirt Stradivarius - Top Zara - Bag Berska - Shoes Stivaletti

Outfit #8: Skirt Stradivarius - Top Piazza Italia - Bag Accessorize - Shoes Peacocks - Tights New Look

Outfit #9: Skirt Stradivarius - Jacket New Look - Bag Accessorize - Shoes New Look

I hope you enjoyed this blog post and appreciate how versatile the skirt is. As seen in the outfits above, the skirt is not only versatile in season, but can also be dressed down for an everyday look, or else dressed up for a more sophisticated and chic look.

Choose to Shine! 

Ruth x x 

OOTD : Not Just A Doll

Hello Readers

I decided that the best way to give you ideas on outfits for this season, is showing you actual outfits that I would personally wear. Here is an outfit of the day, which reflects my personality quite a lot. I love pairing T-shirts with high wasted skirts because in this way I manage to dress up the T-shirt or dress down the skirt. Here the look is dressed up with heels and blazer, but with flats and a cardigan, a similar look can be turned casual and worn for everyday. 

T-shirt : Zara

Skirt : Bershka

Blazer : Mexx

Bag : Accessorize

Shoes : Peacocks

Earrings : Orsay

Ring : Accessorize

Sunglasses : Mango

A big thank you to my friend and photographer Robert Bajada. Don't forget to like this talented guy's page 'HERE' !!

I promise you more outfit posts in the following weeks, so make sure you keep following if you want to stay updated.

Choose to shine!

Ruth x x