Loving Lauren..

Thanks to popular TV shows Laguna Beach and The Hills, Lauren Conrad has graced our screens for the past 5 years and we've all paid great attention to her Californian-chic style.

From skinny-jeans and courts, to maxi-dresses and flip-flops 'Girl-next-door' LC always looks amazing... So after a trip to Selfridges this half term I decided to pick up her new(ish) book : Style.

LOVE-IT

Like seriously... love it!

"I filmed two reality TV shows, and while people had a hard time believing that our hair, noses and story-lines were real, I can guarantee that our wardrobes were. I dressed myself for the camera for five years- and never repeated an outfit once"

From Chapter 1 'Building your wardrobe' to Chapter 7 'Make-up' and onto Chapter 10 'Travel' this book covers EVERYTHING a girl need know.

My pessimistic mum flicked through saying "Chloe you know all this?!" - and yes, with covering 'everything' it does feature a chapter on 'Jeans and T-Shirts' but ... basics done, Lauren moves onto tips on where to shop, what to stock up on, how to customize without looking like Helena Bonham Carter. -She even gives you a detailed list of what to pack for summer holidays, work weekends and girly breaks.

The girl has impressed and inspired me- £14... a bloody good buy !

ELLE STYLE AWARDS 2011

The ELLE Style Awards (in association with next!) took place last night in London.

The red carpet was graced with celebrities, models and designers all hoping to scoop an award,

yet it was 20 year old Emma Watson who stole the show.

From sweet and shy to glamourous chic, Dame Vivienne Westwood presented gorge Emma Watson with the coverted award for 'Style Icon'

Emma Watson wearing a cut-out dress by Hakaan

Emma watching a little more glam than Hermione in her burgandy Gryfindor get-up!

Cheryl Cole wore a red gown by Alexander McQueen

and picked up the award for 'Best Music'

Alexa Chung wore a tailored YSL dress

Blake Lively stood out in electric blue Pucci and bagged

the award for TV Star

.i.wish.i.was.there.

images taken from Elle.com

14th February..

The one day in February in which people both LOVE... and dread.
But whether you're loved up, or single.. I will be your Valentine this February 14th. (and who says you cant buy yourself a box of chocolates?!)

Our 6th Valentines Day together... Love you bub XX

Pretty, pretty fingers...

Just been having a SNOOP at the Spring/Summer 2011 Nail Varnish Trends on Elle.com

yes, thats right... NAIL VARNISH TRENDS

1. COLOURS

LOVE LOVE LOVEE the baby pink (top right) and mint green (bottom left) here. Pop nail colours always make me feel summery- teamed perfect with a bronze tan!

2. GREY IS THE NEW BLACK

Grey doesnt exactly scream 'Spring/Summer' to me but I can't help but like the hues above. The dark matt grey in the top images are a nice change from the harsh black varnish that everyones been wearing for the past year- say goodbye to those stained nails

Also loving the metallic silvers in the bottom two images for evening/party glam

3. REDS + NUDES

There always seems to be a place for classy red and nude nails whether it summer or winter- and I am yet to find the perfect nude polish anywhere!! Tres annoying but I will keep you updated on my search!

Reality Trash// DASH

IT'S OFFICIAL.
KIM & KOURTNEY TAKE NEW YORK HAS NOW PREMIERED IN THE UK.
And being at blimmin Uni without Sky, has meant I have missed it.... thankgod for Sky+ back at home

Lovee Kourtney's dress

Even though it's safe to say I definatley enjoyed 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' back at the beginning.. when it appeared to be a lot less 'scripted', Khloe was single and HILARIOUS, and Kourt was pregnant and lovely... I think we still all have a weakness for the Kardashian 'drama', Kim's strops and Kris' selfishness!............ Gotta love 'em!!

5 things...

Here are 5 things that I literally cannot live without at the moment...

From left to right

1. No7 Revitalising Hand Saviour

2. CLARINS Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm

3. Chloe Gold Bracelet

4. Bobbi Brown Corrector

5. Blackberry Torch Smartphone

1. This No7 hand 'saviour' is well named; it's warming oil-like base, contains exfoliators which smooth and soften your hands once washed off. Soo nice for chilly, dry, cracked hands

2. I'm not sure how long Clarins' moisture replenishing lip balm has been around for- but I have only just discovered it. It softens lips without that horrid-peeley-rubbingoff effect I often find with Vaseline / Carmex. Also- it comes in the slightest shade of pink so gives your pout a gorge colour as well as silky smooth feeling.

3. My gorgeeeeeeous Chloe bracelet Father Christmas gave me in my stocking this year... I cannot live without this just because its bloomin' beautiful :)

4. Bobbi Brown Corrector - especially made for dark circles (which are my worst nightmare) it's 100times better than any other concealer I have found (for that problem area)... a-mazing, running out and cannot live without!

5. Finally- Blackberry. Speaks for itself really... Blogger, Twitter, Facebook and Glamour magazine all a click away.... girls-best-friend.

XOXO

ITS BACK... and OMG, WHAAAAAAT.....


AS IF the break-up of BLAKE LIVELY & PENN BAGLEY hasn't upset us enough..
but this is SICK.

...I think we can all see what's being hinted at this season....

BLAIR & DAN
WTF?!

This goes against everything 'GOSSIP GIRL' we know, NEVER EVER could this happen!
The question on everybody's minds...... WHAT ABOUT CHUCK?!?!?!

Anyway, whilst I leave you to reminisce over these.. better times..

I VOW NEVER TO WATCH GOSSIP GIRL AGAIN IF BLAIR & DAN GET TOGETHER
...OK maybe that was hasty.

Whatever happened to little J.....

From fresh-faced 'Little J' in Gossip Girl, to grungy lead singer of 'The Pretty Reckless' Taylor Momsen has experienced quiet a turn-around in apperance these last few years.

From appearing in public in fishnet suspenders to swearing during an interview on "This Morning", her brattish behaviour does nothing but BUG me.

However, I thought Taylor's recent Grazia interview would be the perfect opportunity for her to 'change my opinion'. Sadly... no. The girl now annoys me more than ever

Headlined 'I PROBABLY WAS A BAD INFLUENCE ON LOURDES' wow - that's something to be proud of!

Whilst recalling the moment Taylor met with Madonna she states 'I don't get star-stuck, I wasn't nervous.' I'm sorry but no matter how 'famous' you are... WHO wouldnt get star-struck by MADONNA?!?
She goes on to say "My best friend is my vibrator" and "I'm fucking out of my mind, I've been told I was out of my mind since I was 11... half of what I say is bullshit' SERIOUSLY- Stop swearing!! I might sound like an old woman here, but who is honestly impressed by her?! She's SEVENTEEN and a role model to so many young girls... I just want her to wash her face and stop acting like a Hollywood brat. Honestly Blair, teach her some manners!

Mascara SECRETS

I have found THE BEST mascara... so good, I have to share.
















It's YSL's LUXURIOUS MASCARA FOR A FALSE LASH EFFECT

Totally worth the £20 pricetag... and thats coming from me- a poor student!
At LEAST ten people have asked me "What mascara have you got on?" since using it.. it thickens, fans out and lengthens the lashes - with no clumps, streaks or flakes. The perrrrrfect mascara for all. BIG LOVE


Now I'm just lusting after MAC falsies for the total VA-VA-VOOM effect. £10 per set, but also £10 for the glue. Hmmm, anyone want to treat me?!

ELLE FEBRUARY 2011

How AMAZING does Cheryl Cole look on the cover of February's ELLE ??

"COULD YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH A WOMAN?"

...............................I have done with Ms Cole!