Summer Sunglasses

Hi everyone!

With summer coming up, most people will be in vital need of some sunglasses.
Your face shape will determine what shape sunnies will suit you best. There are so many styles out there and so many shops that they are available from. I hope this post helps and gives you a few ideas on some hot sunglasses to check out for this summer!

Square Face-
YES- Aviators
         Detailed big oversized sunglasses
         Solid-rimmed oval and round shades
         Soft-edged rectangular frames
         Oversized butterfly frames
       
NO- Heavy detailing on the brow area

Round Face-
YES- Wide frames
          Angular frames
          Embellished arms on sunglasses
          Cat-eye frames
          Wayfarer shades
          Square and rectangular frames

NO- Round frames

Oblong Face-
YES- Oversized oval frames
          Aviators
          Square frames with blunt edges

NO- Too large or too small frames, a perfect fit and size is needed

Heart/Diamond Face- 
YES- Cat-eye frames
          Small uncomplicated styles
          Solid, metal rectangular frames
          Wayfarer
          Butterfly frames

NO- Big OTT shapes and frames

Oval Face- 
YES- Large frames
          Detailed arms on the sunglasses
          Dark metalwork on the frames

NO- Low arms on the glasses

Obviously there are many sunglasses trends this summer. Below I will list a few of each style and they will all be under £20!


Glamorous cat-eye sunglasses are going to be a big hit this summer. Traditional leopard print heightens the glamour even more.
ASOS- £12.00. Suitable for round, heart, diamond and oval face shapes.

The classic wayfarer shape is perfect for achieving festival chic.
ASOS- £12.00. Suitable for oblong, heart and diamond face shapes.

Oversized 70's sunnies will add sophistication to any occasion.
ASOS- £12.00. Suitable for square, round and oval face shapes.

These glasses have been seen on so many celebs already. The 'John Lennon' shape is set to be THE look to wear this summer.
ASOS- £15.00. Suitable for square, heart, diamond and oval face shapes.

These look like proper Rayban's but at a fraction of the price. The pastel effect will also be a big hit this summer.
TOPSHOP- £16.00. Suitable for oblong, round, heart and diamond face shapes.

Square glasses add a real retro vibe to your look.
TOPSHOP- £16.00. Suitable for square, round and oval face shapes.

These aviators in a classic grey will stand the test of time.
TOPSHOP- £16.00. Suitable for round, oblong, heart, diamond and oval face shapes.









Of course, so many other shops will stock great sunglasses but these two shops are my personal faves for summer sunnies.

Stay Glamorous,
Ella xo



















       

May favourites 2012

Hey everybody!

To add to the new changes in my blog, I thought I would start doing monthly favourite posts! So here are my beauty and miscellaneous favourites from the month of May-

This has been doing wonders for my skin and I just love it. It gets off all the dead skin and leaves your face so smooth. Of course it's not going to make your spots disappear in an instant but it does help to control the problem. It's a thick grainy formula that is good for people with oily or combination skin.

I'm doing a separate post on my updated face routine for the summer months. I'm still using my Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Gel as it is so light and never clogs up my pores. It gives my oily skin just enough moisture and it preps my skin perfectly for foundation.
I then use a tiny bit of my Revlon PhotoReady foundation in 007 Cool Beige which is one shade darker than my skin colour, but it's fine in summer when I tan. I mix with it my Laura Mercier Illuminating tinted moisturiser in Natural Radiance. This has SPF 20 in it which is great for summer. These two products combined give me a tanned colour with a matte finish. However the tinted moisturiser still gives me a dewy glow. I know I said before I didn't like the Revlon foundation but it is definitely growing on me!

I wasn't sure about these at first but they are amazing! This is 'Sweetie Pie' Shower Jelly from Lush which smells exactly like black currants which is one of my favourite smells. I also got 'Whooosh' which smells of lemon and lime which is amazing too.
These foam up so well and make you feel squeaky clean. The smells of both of them wake you up so much and a little really does go a long way. They're relatively cheap and I really suggest them to anybody!

Now that I have a little bit of a tan I feel I can finally use my NARS blush! Throughout autumn and winter I've only been using a bronzer to give me some colour. Now I use my bronzer only for contouring and I apply this blush to the apples for my cheeks.
This is NARS 'Torrid' and it's such a gorgeous shimmery coral colour. It gives you a natural flush and looks lovely with a tan. It was quite expensive but it is so pigmented and the colour is so great for my skin tone and I think it would suit loads of other skin tones too.








Those were my beauty favourites and I only have two fashion favourites to share with you!

Now the weather is hopefully getting warmer I can't wait to start wearing shorts. High waisted Levi's like the ones here are my favourite and I like customising them with studs etc. Dip dyed, frayed, studded and pastel shorts are going to be such a trend this summer!

I also have been loving my Creepers. These are such unique shoes that add edge and grunge to any outfit. They are so comfy and can be worn with or without socks depending on your outfit.









FAVOURITE SONG- Somebody to Love by Leighton Meester
FAVOURITE MOVIE- What to expect when you're expecting
FAVOURITE TV PROGRAMMES- 90210/ Gossip Girl/ The Hills/Teen Mom

I hope you've enjoyed reading this post!

Stay Glamorous,
Ella xo