Christ Church, Oxford

High Neck Tank - Asos
Skort - Topshop
Shoes - Dr. Martens

So on Sunday I was literally still in bed at 10am, when suddenly I hear my dad yell 'I've just got a call from your Uncle, we're going to Oxford and we're leaving at 12.30' … I've never been more confused and desperate to get ready in my entire life! (And for those who know me, I shamelessly take at least an hour and a half to get ready haha, mostly due to the fact I take 5 minute breaks to check twitter, instagram, blogger etc..)

I wasn't aware that the weather was going to hold up and be so warm, so I naively opted to wear a high neck tank top.. and surprise surprise, in black! I paired it with this beautiful skort that I purchased from Topshop, and firmly secured the monochrome vibe (still living in autumn/winter, clearly.)

Can I just take a second to express how pretty Christ Church is? Its a college associated with Oxford University, and the surroundings are just gorgeous! The grounds were huge, and it was the kind of settings I imagine Charles Dickens would write his novels in. 

Everything about Oxford was so pretty and dainty, I especially enjoyed this cafe, that unfortunately we didn't get to visit (but I vow to visit next time I'm here!)

We took a lovely walk around the grounds, before enjoying a good old boat ride on the River Thames, then finally ending the day with a picnic in the nearby park. 

Next stop - Central! 

War Paint!

4th Row (L-R) - Velvet Teddy, Taupe, Fan Fare, Candy Yum Yum
3rd Row (L-R) - Faux, So Very Good, Speak Louder
2nd Row (L-R) - Rebel, Diva
1st Row - Morange

Since my last lipstick post was received so well (thank you!) I've decided to show you all my full collection of MAC lipsticks, or as I like to refer to them as - my war paint! These are still being added to, with Russian Red and Kinda Sexy being next on my list.

Matte 

Velvet Teddy - Okay so this is a beige toned lippy with a rose tint, which is perfect for when I do deep, brown-based smoky eyes, as it complements my skin tone and really lifts my look. The matte finish is a tricky finish to work with in some cases, and in this case it can crack slightly on the lips, so I'd suggest a good primer and buffing of the lips before application, but apart from that I really love this colour! The opacity is pretty decent, I apply it onto my lips twice before smacking my lips together, and then I'd say I probably have to reapply it once after about 4 hours. Definitely a winning nude shade for Asian/olive skin tones.

Taupe - Ughhhhhhhhhhhhh. This is my favourite nude shade of lipstick E V E R. Anyone who knows me, knows that I constantly complain that anything 'nude' is never nude on me! Including lipsticks! However, this is the perrrrrfect 'your lips but better' shade on me, and when applied, let it settle on your lips, and then apply a plum shade lipliner over the top.. and you've got yourself a mauve colour, similar to that of some of Kylie Jenner's recent lipstick looks. Aside from it being a nude on me, the actual colour is a red-toned brown, which looks stunning against every complexion! 

Candy Yum Yum - Which translates to - a beautiful neon, barbie pink which is a MUST in every girls make up kit! I bought this not knowing whether it would suit the undertones of my skin colour, which is quite yellow based, however I am so impressed with how it just suits anyone! The colour really pops, and in a way, makes the rest of your face glow? Love it.

Diva - I wore this to my prom, and it's the most rich reddy pink, almost burgundy? although sometimes it can look more red than pink. This is a colour that literally does not budge.. whether you're eating, drinking, whatever! It has the perfect staying power. You don't need to use a primer underneath it, and similar to the other lippys, is really creamy during the application stage, so I find that there's no need for a lip balm underneath either!

Satin

Faux - I've mentioned this in my Top 5 Spring Lipstick Shades post, and I'm not afraid to say that this is still one of my favourite frosty pinks!

Rebel - This was one of my first MAC lipsticks, and I love it! It's a very creamy plum shade, which is slightly on the pink side, and I love it because you can dress it up or down, and it's one of those timeless shades that works with any skin colour and any outfit! As it's a satin finish, there is a sheen, which even though I don't usually like much in a lipstick (I'm a true matte kind of girl) really just works, and I dig it! Its fairly opaque but because its a satin finish the staying power isn't as good as a matte, so I find myself reapplying it so that the colour is still quite vivid. Although I suppose you avoid this situation if you were to line your lips first.

Cremesheen

Speak Louder - Another one that I've previously mentioned, however I'm rocking this a lot more now in the summer time, its perfect when you want to keep your eye makeup low key, which in this heat is a definite must!

Fanfare - I've never mentioned this one before, as it's not one of my favourite lipsticks in all honesty. I don't usually wear lipsticks under the cremesheen finish as I find they're not pigmented enough for me, and the colours themselves don't really jump out at me. However when I swatched it in-store, I really liked the colour, until I went a tried it out properly for myself at home. My lips aren't very pink naturally anyway, so I found that the colour just didn't do anything for me, and I've given it to my mum since! However, if you like creamy, soft pinks, then this lipstick is the one for you because the staying power is very decent and the lipstick itself doesn't feel sticky or slip around on your lips even though its a cremesheen!

Amplified Creme

Morange - Another that I've managed to mention, but still a favourite. I find that I wear this most when I'm wearing a simple colour palette, as it adds that touch of colour.

Pro Longwear Lip Creme

So Very Good - As you can see I've barely got any of this left! It was my first ever MAC lipstick, and it is a pearly plum colour, which kind of dries out to feel matte on your lips even though the initial application is ever so creamy and leaves a beautiful mauve colour stain on your lips. This is very true to its name in that when it says long wear, it means long wear! I usually wear this when I know I'm going to be out for a long day, and it easily lasts 12 hours. It can be drying though, so I recommend wearing a lip balm or primer underneath it. 

So there we have it, my MAC lipstick collection!

How I did Wireless Festival!

Hey dolls! So on Sunday me and a group of my close friends and family went to Wireless Festival which was held in Perry Park in Birmingham and Oh. My. God. Kanye West was the headlining act and he was so bloody amazing, his performance was literally everything a Yeezy performance should be… grand! It's funny because I actually cannot even put it into words how well he put on a show, even after waiting in the same spot for around 10 hours, the sudden energy I gained from the sheer force of the crowd reaction due to his stage presence was truly electrifying! Guess he doesn't call himself Yeezus for no reason huh?

Jumpsuit - Topshop
Jacket - H&M
Shoes - River Island
Sunglasses - ASOS

So as promised, this is how I styled myself for the day. I chose to wear a jumpsuit because I was really unsure of how the weather was going to turn out and I kind of figured that even if it was going to be really warm, at least the material was soft and quite thin actually! I got it for around £29 I think, and I am absolutely going to wear this to death this summer, its such a staple piece for my wardrobe! I love the colours in the print most of all, the hints of blue are my absolute favourite. I wore it underneath my black bomber which I wore purely because its waterproof and really lightweight, so when it did get hot I could literally just throw it in my bag with no problem. And lastly my shoes! Obviously many people would have turned to wellies as their best friend when at a festival, buuuuut obviously I decided to risk it and wear slip on skater shoes! They're from River Island and have a black/white snake skin print on them, and are uber comfy! As I said, we were standing for a good 10 hours, and these shoes neither rub, nor make your feet ache.. love it.

I hope this gives you a little inspiration for any upcoming festivals you might be going to, or even for general summer attire, I think this is great for casual occasions! Also, I'd love to know if you'd like to see more style posts.. lemme know dolls!

Jazz xo