False Nails:

False nails are the most annoying thing right? I mean why do I continue to put myself through this hell of sticking plastic painted claws that stop me from being able to have any use of my hands? However, no matter how bad these things annoy me, I'm probably not going to ever stop wearing them, they are just so much better than natural nails! So, this post isn't just a rant. It's how to make false nails easier in all ways.

1. Firstly, some people try to paint false nails before you put them on. DON'T. Painting them before is a nightmare. Having to find a way to hold the nail and paint it whilst staying paint free is a challenge of its own. So I recommend gluing them on first before painting them.

2. Next, MAKE SURE THEY ARE PRACTICAL. Seriously, If you are spending all day in a bust workplace of at school maybe stiletto nails aren't the best. I learnt this from experience considering I used extremely sharp nails whilst at school: BIG MISTAKE. Make sure if you want stiletto nails to get short ones because they can look just as good and still be practical enough to open cans of coke. 

3. Also, make sure they fit. False nails should look real because otherwise they look amateur and never look as nice. If you buy false nails they should come in a range of sizes so don't use all of the same shape on all the nails otherwise they wont fit in the nail bed. 

4. Finally, Remember to give your nails a break! Nail glue is practically the same as superglue! Just think I am putting practically superglue on my nails on a daily basis, is that really safe? As long as now and again you give them a break, your nails should stay healthy and strong as ever! 

Hope this helped you all 

xoxo Charlie 

Dry Skin?

Dry Skin is a nightmare, and moisturizing can sometimes feel like a chore, so when you do find the time to moisturize your skin you want to make sure that you are doing what is right for it right?

Here is my top 3 face and body moisturizers. 

1.  Mango Body butter from Body Shop

This product is my favorite product from the body shop. With this product i do feel that it definatley does keep your skin moisturized for a good quantity of time. I can 100% be certain that this particular product has a very wide age range due to the smell mainly. This product is very good for keeping skin feeling healthy and it helps to maintain the way skin looks. I would only use this product on my body and not my face because my personal opinion is that i only use moisturizers that are specially made for you face as the skin is sensitive there.  However, i have two complaints about this moisturizer firstly i feel that this moisturizer tends to leave a slimy and very sticky feeling on your arms so make sure to rub it in extra well. Also, i wouldn't start of using this if you have very dry skin. For me i had to start off with a different moisturizer that fixed my dry skin, THEN i hanged to this one just to maintain my skins condition. This product is a price of £13 and i feel like you get what you pay for here. The smell is very strong and stays well so your skin will smell fresh and like mangoes for a very long time. This product is only sold at the body shop and in online on their website. 

2. Hollister Body Lotion from Hollister 

Hollister has only made two body lotions this one and another scented one very similar to this, however i have only tried this one so it is the only one i can actually review fully. With a narrow age range this product is really aimed at teenagers to young adults mainly because of the smell. Because it leaves my skin soft, i fins myself using this product often only on my body because once again i wouldn't use these type of products on my face. I used this product when i first tried to fix my dry skin and honestly it worked well in areas that weren't that bad but it didn't seem to help the really bad areas at all. My only complaint with this product is i find it quite greasy. It works wonders but for a while afterwards you feel all greasy and it can be quite unpleasant. The smell however doesn't linger as long as i would have liked it too but nevertheless it still smells strong just for a shorter period of time.

3. Nivea Daily Essentials

My favorite face product. I have very sensitive sin so i only use the very best for my skin and i only use what i need so i don't buy fancy moisturizers that are fragranced for my face. I only put on my face what it needs. This product is great and it can be used for any ages. You could use it as a teenager to an elderly lady, this product doesn't have a smell or a color, it is a very basic moisturizer which is what you need for your face. I find that within a week of using this product my dry skin on my face has visibly improved. Whether you have mild or quite visable and bad dry skin, this product will help to remove it and leave your face felling fresh. The only issue i have is that, when you apply this product i feel that it needs to be rubbed in very thoroughly and it takes a while, leaving your skin quite red which is a downside but other than that this product is a miracle worker.

Hope this helped you all

xoxo Charliye. 

Mondays Makeover!

Hey guys it's Charliye.

Belts can really pull together a look as long as you know what you're doing, however if they are dressed badly they can also stick out and make the look a lot less stylish and a lot more clashy. 

1. Woven Belt.

I love this belt from beyond retro, it is a perfect belt for so many looks. The look i would use it for would be a skater skirt. I know that sounds quite strange at first however i feel that it would really tie together a look like this. Knowing that skater skirts are in for the fall it would be a good way to make one stand out. I would add a floral type lace skater skirt with a woven belt to stand out and make the skater skirt look fresh and new. With this look, i feel like a plain white cami would look good with a pendant necklace, just because i feel like in my opinion this look, would be easily overbearing with a heavy patterned top. This look should be kept quite simple to keep the girly vibe. 

2. Bright belt. 

I love bright belts in summer so i feel like these would be out of season but it you were to go on holiday somewhere hot, i would recommend this look then. Again this look is girly and i love the color of this particular belt. My personal opinion of this belt is that it would look great on a simple outfit with little jewelry. A dress that is plain white, or maybe even a subtle yellow tint would go well with this look. Light blue flats would go perfect with this look. If i was to wear this outfit i would pick the white dress as well as very subtle gold jewelry.


Hope this helped you all

xoxo Charliye.

Saturdays Favorite: Foil Nail effects

Hey guys it's Charliye and today's post is product of the week. I love painting my nails but sometimes if your busy or just don't feel like going through the whole process for quirky nails, doing your nails can be a real chore. So when i came across this product i immediately knew i was going to love it.

Barry M Instant nail effects foil. 

I myself have only tested the silver one of the two so i will only be commenting on that. This silver nail effects is my favorite one i have tried from Barry m and honestly i am completely in love with it. This product is really opaque and i feel that it only really needs one coat to cover your nails. I like it because it gives off a very sheer metal almost look yet also it is very thin and soft and it doesn't look clumpy on. It applies just like normal nail polish and it also doesn't clump or stick together so it looks perfect for a quick nail fix. I chose the silver one because if one of my nails chips badly, i can either remove the last of the polish on that finger or apply two coats of this over the chipped nail and my manicure looks almost brand new because this silver looks good with many other colors o. However, if your nails are white or a bright color and a very matte i wouldn't recommend doing that. I feel that it is a good accent nail almost, maybe you could choose a paint with a shimmer and leave a finger or two out on each hand and then add the silver in for a quirky yet quick look. 

 This nail product dries quickly, and because it only needs one coat, i feel that maybe it would only take about 2 minutes to do your nails with this product. Whenever i wear this product i will add a bead or a jewel onto a couple accent nails just so that it really makes the look professional. This look is definatley a quick fix if you are running late and need to finish your nails with a sophisticated looks. 

Hope this helped 

xoxo Charliye

Makeover Mondays: Combat Boots

I love combat boots and i feel like having these is a must because the outfit possibilities are endless!

1. Girly look. I love the combat girly look. i think it is very different to many other looks and i absolutely  love it. I would add this with a Canyon dress from Hollister and i would also add a white long cardigan just to tie the look together.  I would add maybe a short necklace and very little and subtle jewelry to get the ultimate girly look. 

2. The second way to style this would be to go all out edgy. I would and some completely ripped up jeans by asos with and maybe style it with either a stylish white top or a cami and a jacket. This look is the very extreme of edgy but still a great outfit without going over the top too much. This outfit is definatley for the bravest of the brave. 

3. the thrid look is very casual. I think it is great for a day when you don't want to think about your outfit and want the easy route out. I would add some short shorts in a washed out denim because you are really trying for the casual and then i would add any shirt i wanted, maybe a cami or maybe add a tucked in sleeveless collar shirt or even a tucked in band tee. Printed cardigan would be great to throw over because i feel like cardigans are always great to girl up a look. Messy bun and subtle makeup always works well with this look because it really looks casual yet like you made an effort even if you didn't. 

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Hope this helped. Peace and love 

xoxo Charliye.

Must Have Sunday: Clean and clear Face wash

Hey guys its Charliye and i don't know about you but having a good skin is something that i stress over a lot. It can be tough finding face washes that don't irritate or burn, that don't have a smell and that actually keep my skin in good condition. The reason i recommend no fragrance is because mainly it may irritate your skin and on your face you only want the best products for it, you don't want to be putting anything on your face that doesn't need to be there.

This is the clean and clear soothe wash. I love this, i use this twice a day every day and it really works wonders. I could only find this product at £5 per bottle however as of right now there is a sale on at boots which is every 2 items for £5 which i think is great because if you bought a good exfoliate your skin would love you! I don't know if the packaging will be the same all over the world but in the UK they certainly look like this, if you want to find it try the clean and clear website because they will have all the packaging types on there. 

This product works wonders and has really transformed my skin. Before i started using this my skin was terrible, i had very dry patchy skin with lots of blemishes due to a very bad face wash. This face wash is great i find that it always leave my skin feeling soft and refreshed but it also always leaves your skin clean and no residue on your skin. 

Hope this helped, Peace and love as always

xoxo Charliye

Ps. If you want to get in touch with me either message me on kik at charliyee or email me at charliee2k13@gmail.com

Saturdays Favorite: Aussie Hair Products

Hey guys it's Charliye. Here i'm going to talk about my absolutely favorite hair product brand called Aussie Hair.  Click here for the link to the website. (All opinions are mine)

As much as i love this brand i have only tried a handful of products from this brand. I myself have tried The Aussie Color Mate shampoo which i love, it has an amazing smell, almost of peach fruity smell. I love this product it keeps my hair in good condition and it always keeps it clean without leaving a bad smell. This shampoo is a great price for £6 for 500ml of this product, which i think is only a small price to pay to keep colored hair in better condition than ever before! I find this product doesn't remove color from your hair like other brands do which can be annoying! This brand makes my hair feel soft and feel as if it has never been dyed once.

 I have also tried the Color Mate Conditioner which i love also. I love the smell, it is the same fruity smell as the shampoo and this conditioner always leave my hair super soft. Because i dye my hair i have to make sure to find the best conditioners for my hair that keep my hair soft without removing the dye. The conditioner is also a decent price of £6, which i think is a good price for healthy hair. This condition makes my hair feel silky and i find that i only need to use a small amount of it even though i have thick long hair. This product goes a long way with just a small amount.

The 3 minute miracle deep conditioner by them is also very good, It leaves your hair in good condition, i find it helps with frizz well, it also makes damage hair look and appear soft. This 3 minute miracle conditioner works quite well, for 250ml this is £5. It is almost as much for half the amount of conditioner so i feel this is slightly overpriced because compared to the rest of the brand itself however i do find myself using this product quite often. I find this product is very good for keeping hair soft ans silky but it works just as well as the conditioner with is almost half the price for twice the amount. 

Aussie has a multiple array of products but i myself have only used those particular ones because theses are the ones that are to be used on dyed hair. They also have volume brands, heat brands and i think other brands of Aussie products which i cannot wait to try. I do recommend these products because i feel that for dyed hair these products can be make or break. 

Hope this helped you all 

xoxo Charliye

Nail Art Friday: Dotted Ombre

Hey guys it's Charliye. I'm going to show you step by step how to do the,dotted ombré nail.

This look is easy, simple and it is also very good for practicing a steady hand.

What you'll need:

Nicole O.P.I Base coat plus 

Sally Hansen Top Coat

Barry M: Berry Ice Cream

Barry M: Gelly Hi Shine PURPLE.

Barry M: Black.

Rimmel Color Show: Purple Gem.

Sally Hansen White tips.

step 1:

Prepare your nails!

I applied a base coat, i also filed my nails to my desired shape to make sure that my nails were fully prepared to be painted without any consequences of staining. 

step 2:

Apply a fully white coat, because of the particular nail varnish i used, i had too apply 2-3 coats per nail. It really depends on which type/brand of nail polish you use. I suggest two coats because you need to make sure it is completely opaque. 

Step 3:

Begin to add the dots. I took a bobby pin and flattened it out so that it was easier to create dots with. I took the lightest purple and dunked the end of the bobby pin in before applying 3-4 dot. I then repeated that process with the other two purple colors. 

step 4:

Only on the thumb apply the black dots, i think that it looks a lot better that way. Take your time and really concentrate in order to achieve the perfect look. I really like this look mainly because you can change the colors to match your look easily. 

step 5:

Apply a thin top coat then you are done! I love this look because when done right looks so advanced however after a few practice runs this an be done with ease! You could do this look with many colors and maybe even change the base color too! This look is always a go to nail art look of mine and i really like the way it looks. 

Hope this helped you all, Peace and Love as Always 

xoxo Charliye

(Oh and if you see any designs that you would like me too show you how to create, either message me on kik at Charliyee or email me at Charliee2k13@gmail.com)

Must Have Mondays: Faded Jeans

Make over Mondays! 

Everybody has one of those pairs of skinny jeans that are hidden at the back of our closet. We have half a mind to through them out but before you do, these are a few ways to make the faded jeans work with your back to school style!

1. The first way to make a very simple way to make faded jeans work with an everyday look. Start off with a simple vest top, preferably grey. I would choose the  heathered tank from forever 21 then i would add a gingham plaid shirt again probably the tartan plaid from forever 21. I think that maybe a leather belt would be a good option preferably the asos belt that looks so prefect and it ties together the look. Personally i would add a long gold pendant necklace like the one in the link from accessorize. I would pair this with just some plain black converse just to tie together the look. This look would be great with long straight hair and i think that subtle makeup with eyeliner and a red lip would be great. I personally wouldn't want to wear bracelets with this, i would wear a big gold watch just to keep the look tidy. Another thing for this look is for your nails you would clearly have to do the gingham nail pattern to match your shirt and tie the look in.

2. To style this look up and make it more stylish and sophisticated almost i would style this with a pink layered cami like this one from miss selfridge. Then i would add a silver chain belt with some silver bangles from accessorize. This outfit could be worn with a large floppy hat and sunglasses and sandals however, i would pair it more with a leather jacket and some boots. In all honesty i feel like the boots that i found should be slightly shorter but they were the best ones i could find. I feel like for a bag that would go well with this outfit would be a large bag possibly a handbag. I think that shoulder length straight hair would be perfect then maybe a grey smokey eye and a nude lip would be perfect for this look. Rhinestone nails would be awesome with this outfit.

3. I feel like this look would be much more girly. I think that a floral cami would be great, maybe like a one from Pretty little thing. Then possibly some sandals would tie in the girly look and floral nails would be great, just to really take the floral look as the main feature. Curly any length hair would be amazing with this look because it would just give off this girly vibe. A cross body bag would be cute with this bag especially if the color matched the color of your sandals, if they were both a tan color. This outfit would look good also with just some mascara and lip gloss and maybe even some sunglasses. This look could look great with silver necklaces and bracelets or you could just leave it bare and it would also look really good too.

Must Have: Baby Lips

In the UK the electro baby lips have just launched. They come in four different shades. Strike a rose is the very rose soft pink color which is very soft but has a good build up.Pink shock is the second color which is almost like a toned down hot pink. The third color is a violet color called berry bomb. And the final color is a very pretty orange color called oh orange. My personal favorite is called oh orange because that color is very subtle but has great build up like all the rest of them but this one goes very well with a lot of fashions that are in as the coral shade itself is in style also.

All these colors are perfect for back to school because it is subtle enough not to look overbearing but can be built up and it still compliments a look. These baby lips are a great price and at superdrug right now they are on sale for buy 1 get 1 half price. I personally like these more than the original five that came out a little while back, the reason why is there are more colors, the colors are much nicer and mainly the colors are much more prominent.

I seriously recommend these products. Hope this helped you all. Peace and Love as Always 

xoxo Charliye

Top 10 of: Forever 21

Hey guys, it's Charliye. Here i am going to list quite a few of my favorite items from forever 21.

(If you want to see the actual products and not just some info about forever 21 skip back to the black writing underneath) Forever 21 is a clothing site that is personally one of my favorites. They have multiple sales on constantly which change frequently and i feel that they always have up to date items. They ship to multiple places including the UK, Canada, America and Europe. (My own opinions!)

1. Headwrap Forever 21 does the most amazing headwraps i love them! These headwraps are amazing for maybe a casual day when you throw your hair in the messy bun, you could wrap the headwraps around your hair to keep it out of your face. They look very creative and pretty and i think they have many different styles. They have a very girly vibes with the floral patterns however, they also have gingham and many other patterns that have a much more casual vibe.

2.  Open knit Sweater I love this sweater. This sweater is perfect for the coming fall seasons, It is very girly and chic and the color choices are very good. I love this rose color that comes in it, it is a very wall color which is perfect for the fall, i also like the black sweater because it looks so pretty and i personally love black sweaters. The white sweater looks very pretty too, however i feel like white sweaters in fall can look too cold in the months when it begins to get cold (maybe not in other countries but in the UK starting in September it can begin to get colder) that the later in the year the warmer colors should be worn.

3. Fit and Flare This dress is perfect, i love everything about it. This dress is only £17.50 but it seems good quality too. The only downside is that this dress only comes in a rusty color. The color itself is very pretty however i feel like this dress would be grey in a few other colors too. The pinched in waist is perfect for getting a very slim waist as it gives the allusion of a flatter stomach. I love the flared out edge with the slight ruffle it gives the dress a feature which is something that i love, by that i mean that i love when dresses have a feature and are not plain.

4. Leather Jacket This leather jacket is so stylish. I love leather jackets that have a biker almost look. It is almost a staple item because i feel like everyone needs a leather jacket, however i feel that if it was in black it would look a lot more edgy and less girly. At a reasonable price of £23 i feel like right now while it is on sale that everybody needs to get this. I personally am in love with this item as it is girly and edgy with the leather and the pink.

5. High tops High tops i always think look amazing, especially these ones! I love the red white and blue pattern i feel like with a lot on forever 21, they should do it with a lot more colors. Even though the color choice is limited i still feel like this is a good buy as for almost £30 you would normally have to pay more for high tops. These would go great with skinny jeans and a band tee. (My personal favorite look),

6. Romper I love rompers, i feel they are almost like a little dress type of thing. I feel like you can relax in just a plain romper, but throw on the right accessories ad shoes and it is a stylish look that always looks great. I myself totally obsess over this pattern as it is so pretty, i love how the blue is different from the other contrasting colors. For £18 i feel like this is a total bargain as this piece is great for many looks.

7. High waisted Shorts Initially when i saw these shorts themselves, i didn't like them very much however now i look at them more i seem to find myself liking the distressed look more and more. These shorts would be great if you tucked in maybe like a black tank top for just a casual day with a pendant necklace. Or you could throw on a cardigan with an aztec print and i feel like that would tie the look together and make it look complete. 

8. Makeup Bag Forever 21 stocks many makeup bags but i have to admit that the puppy print cosmetic bag is by far my favorite. There isn't much to say about this bag except it is perfect for holiday makeup and that i love the little puppy on the front.

9. Sweatpants Every person has a pair of sweatpants and if you don't your lying. I feel like sweatpants are a must have because pair these with a old worn out shirt and it is the perfect outfit for the day in. I like these sweatpants because they look comfy and they also look pretty, they are not the typical messy sweatpants, they look very not stylish, but still you look like you put effort in even when you didn't.

10. Crossbag bag. This crossbag is perfect. I like how it is a stylish black bag with a stylish pattern. It is very much a night going out type of bag. I feel like it is too much in the day because of the pattern itself however i feel with a sophisticated dress. This bag also comes in a bright red which i don't particularly care for but it is still very pretty. 

I hope this helped you. Peace and Love as always. 

xoxo Charliye

20 must haves for £40 (Or Less!)

Here is the list for back to school items that are absolute must haves that are under £40. I chose 40 of the best items that will be great for back to school.

1.  Laced Up Buckle Combats Boots. These are from Forever 21 and are a good price of £29.50. They come in three colors, black grey and a wine color. I personally think that the black color is the best because mainly it would be a staple item.. These combat boots are perfect because they are to full off diamonds or over the top but at the same time the zippers give it an edgy look. You could add some ripped jeans and a shirt or you could pair it with a dress to give a girly look some edge. 

2. Black Ripped Skinny Jeans. Black ripped skinny jeans are a must. at £35 these are great price for ASOS.  I feel that skinny jeans make your legs look great, especially black because black is a slimming color. Black skinny jeans can be used as just a dressed down outfit for school with a band shirt and converse. On the other hand you could were a jacket and a stylish top with it to dress it up and make it more formal. 

3. Checkered Skater Dress. This checkered skater dress from TopShop is gorgeous. It is the perfect length for the coming fall, it isn't too short however, it isn't too long, it is the perfect mid length. It is a very pretty dress and has a great color combination, different to the original red color combo. I think this dress is so pretty and for £20 it is great value. It has a high neck which i personally think is very stylish and it really compliments the dress. The way the fabric appears on the front gives a slight slimming appearance which i think is awesome. 

4. Print Cami. I love print camis. Print camis are a must have, they are another key item that can be dressed up and down. Print camis are so pretty and can bright color to a bright outfit. This shirt is £14 from Dorothy Perkins and is quite a colorful top. I feel like is you picked out a color on the shirt you could use as the outfits main color. This shirt can be used great in autumn because if you throw a leather jacket on top it is a stylish look that keeps the floral look too. 

5. Twist lock Crossbag. This twist lock Crossbag is the perfect bag. It is the perfect size for going out with friends and meeting up because it has enough room for your phone, purse and other necessities however, it's not so big that the bag itself begins to get in the way or it's not too small that you cannot get anything into the bag itself. £18 is the price of this bag and i think that for a good quality cross bag the price fits. I think this bag is 

6 Tie Dye Backpack. I love this tie dye backpack, it is perfect for school because it is the right size, right shape, perfect colors and it looks great. I think that at £29, it is the perfect school bag, because you are not paying too much for a bag that is going to take quite a beating going through the school day. It has lots of pockets and space so that you can organised your bag which i find it makes things easier. This bag looks great with a uniform or with most normal school looks because it is a very fun bag. 

7.Striped Cardigan.  This striped cardigan would be great for autumn back to school. This cardigan would be cute with high waisted shorts because this would give off a great girly vibe. The cardigan itself is about £17 from wet seal and is definatly worth the money. These cardigans always look great with a plain shirt and a long necklace just to space out the patterns. The length of the cardigan is perfect, i love the very long sleeves, it looks so girly and cute. 

8. High rise shorts. These £24 shorts from Hollister and so pretty. They would go great with a large sweater shirt, a light weighted shirt though, i feel like a heavy shirt would swamp the shorts themselves. The only downside is that these shorts are an online exclusive so you will have to pay for delivery too, although right now as i'm posting this there is a free shipping on but i don' know how long it lasts. (Only free shipping in the EU and UK.) Other than that these shorts are great price from Hollister as i sometimes find that Hollister can be slightly overpriced but this time i feel like for the quality these shorts are great. 

9. Preppy Playsuit.  This playsuit is from superdry and is £40, I love the look of this, i feel like it is slightly summery though, so maybe if you go to school in a warm place that it would be okay but i guess that if you styled it right it would be a very nice outfit to wear. I have never worn a playsuit before but i very much like the look of this one. 

10. Red Jeans. I love colorful jeans. I feel like they add a blast of color too a bland repetitive outfit. I feel like a band tee with just some converse would look great. Colorful jeans when replaced with black jeans make a casual look so much more stylish. I feel like having a range of colored jeans would be good because then you are changing up your look a lot. 

11. Graphic tees. Graphic tees are a go to shirt. I feel like they are a very casual approach to shirts. I love abercrombe and fitch shirts right now, they all look so pretty and for £30 i feel like there are slightly better priced graphic shirts because i feel like £30 for a graphic shirt is too much but you pay for a name here. Primark is a good place for graphic tees, sometimes with primark though when you buy cheap, you but twice. 

12. Beanies. Beanies are amazing, they hide bed head REALLY well. They look great with lots of different looks and they look amazing with all types of hair too. You can never go wrong with a beanie and sweats. Beanies are so casual and look great in every color possible. 

13. Hipster bracelet. Hipster bracelets are amazing! They look so great and i feel that they are casual bracelets and just look cute. They are very teenage aimed and i love wearing them. I love these bracelets so much, you can find these on Etsy, but you can also buy them from lots of different shops as well. They are kind of like friendship bracelets which i have always loved.

14..Ballet Pumps Ballet pumps look so elegant and girly. These are £10 from new look and are very cute. I love the sparkles on the side as i think it makes the shoe even more elegant. New look always has a wide range of shoes for a very good price, the sizes are always fitted perfectly. They have lots of different flats in lots of different colors so they match a lot of different outfits. 

15. Leggings These leggings from River Island are £20 and are limited edition. I suggest that you buy these as soon as possible because they will probably sell out fast. Leggings are a great alternative to jeans because they are softer and feel so much nicer than tight skinny jeans. Leggings are a more comfy often but still look stylish. Patterned leggings are the best type i think because they look so stylish and pretty. 

16.  Button up Shirts Button up shirts are just adorable. With high waisted shorts they would look amazing. This shirt from river island is a decent £22 and i would totally but it. I love collars and i also love sleeveless shirts. You can buy these anywhere but i personally love this particular one because it looks sophisticated but when paired with the right things, it looks perfect for a teenager. 

17. Dress This £30 dress from topshop is so adorable. I love this fringe on the hem of the dress, it makes it look all ripped up and edgy. I also love the led zeppelin front on it, it has a really edgy look and is perfect with combats. I love quirky dresses because they are so unique.

18 Wedges Wedges are perfect for the fall. They look so pretty in tan and you can get lots of different types of wedges from different websites. I like these ones from dorothy perkins.  They are £30 and i think that that is a great price for tan ankle boots. These would be great with skinny jeans, i feel like they wouldn't look very good with bootleg or straight leg or anything like that because i feel like they would look lost in the outfit. 

19: Purse This purse from river island is very pretty. At £20 i myself would not pay that much because i do not use purses often but if you wanted to invest in a good purse, it would be good for that. Purses are always so pretty and you can buy them from lots of different shops. This particular purse is very cute and it is very stylish too. 

20.  Sweater This sweater is so gorgeous. The elbow patches make it very girly and the sweater is very cute. Pairing this with shirts would be great for the fall. I love sweaters in the fall, i think that this outfit would be great with shorts, jeggings or jeans.On boohoo.com there are a multiple array of sweaters all for £20. 

Hope this Helped. Peace and Love as always 

xoxo Charliye

Back to School Hairstyles:

Hey guys its charlie and I've got a bunch of hairstyles to show you that are perfect for back to school.

Messy Bun. 
This one is the obvious Messy Bun. It is the five minute go to hairstyle that just keeps your hair out of your face. I personally love this one because it really is a running late fix. To do this simply put your hair into a high ponytail with one hairband. Then with a second hairband wrap all your hair around the first hairband and then take the second hairband and place it over twisting the hairband around it making it into a bun.

Front plait. 
This one is simple. Take about a one inch section of hair at the front of your face and begin to plait it. Cross over abut twice and then start to french plait it, if you don't know what french plaiting is it is basically when every time you cross over you grab a section of hair and take it with it. So continue to french plait it and then bobby pin it to the side of your head.

Plaited Bun
Start off by placing your hair into a mid ponytail. Then plait it in wither just a normal plait or maybe a fishtail and tie the end. Then simply wrap the plait around the bobble that had created the ponytail. Bobby pin the plait in place and there you have it! A prefect plait bun.

Straighten your hair.
Just take a straightener and run it through your hair too tame bed head!

Curl your hair.
If you're feeling fancy you can sit and curl your hair thoroughly making it look really pretty and it looks as if you put time into your look. To make it look great for school only curl from halfway down (Only works with straight hair first!)

Hope this helped Peace and love as always

xoxo Charliye

Back to School:Nails.

Doing your nails is possibly the most time consuming thing in the world sometimes. Although, if you put the effort in it can look great, i have found a few ways to get amazing nail art quickly.

Preparation:
You want to make sure your nails are fully prepared and in the best care before you pain them because you don't want to stain or damage your nails.

• Make sure to remove old polish. To make sure to remove all of it use a nail polish remover and some cotton wool. Costly: http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod1320238 This polish remover at $6 is great. It removes even the blackest of polishes quickly and well. Cheap: http://www.boots.com/en/Cutex-Strengthening-Nail-Polish-Remover-100ml_1047610/ I personally love this remover, i use it all the time. I find that it really does strengthen your nails. 
• Make sure your cuticles are pushed back.  You can even buy cuticle oil however you don't need to do this as it's not necessary. 
• Make sure you file your nails. To get the best finish file all your nails to the desired shape.
• Apply a base coat. Base coats are a must have. Costly: http://www.essie.co.uk/Nail-Care/base-coat.aspx at £9 it is in the upper end of base coats for nails. Essie is a very good brand and is very good quality. In the base coat range, there is an option for growing faster, stronger, plain base coat or an all in one. I recommend the £9 all in one, because it has all the qualities to keep your nails healthy. Remember to always use a base coat because otherwise you will stain your nails which will take a while to remove. Cheap: http://www.boots.com/en/Miss-Sporty-Nail-Expert-Base-Glossy-Top-Coat_1416227/ Miss sporty base coat seems very good at what a base coat should do. Unlike the Essie, it doesn't help to strengthen nails or anything like the Essie ones do, however it is a basic base coat.  Also a good thing about this product is it also doubles up as a top coat. 
• Apply a top coat. After letting the design dry on your nails, you must use a top coat on top to seal your design and stop it from chipping. 

Penguin: 

The penguin nail is popular design in the winter, but if you choose the right colors, it makes for a perfect design all year round. 

Step 1:

Apply a basic color to all of your nails. Blue is a recommended color but you could also use pink or yellow or any color really. You could even use a multiple array of base colors to cover your nails. As in maybe you could do your thumbs green, and your pinkies blue etc. When i did this i used the Mint Candy Apple by Essie. I just applied two quick coats of the basic blue color and let it dry thoroughly.  

Step 2:

I then used the White tips from the manicure kit by sally Hansen to paint down the middle a little curved edge rectangle. I would recommend making the white almost the length of the nail, leaving a gap at the top with the cuticle. I let that dry straight away.
Step 3:
I then take a bobby pin and bend it straight and create a kind of dotting tool. You can buy dotting tools but bobby pins work just as well. I used the Barry M Black nail polish. i placed the bobby pin in so that the end was covered with black polish then i dotted two black dots at the top of the white near the cuticle to make the eyes.
Step 4: 
Then, i would take the sally Hansen nail art pen in orange and draw a very small line across just below the two black dots.
step 5:
I then went and took the other end of the bobby pin and dipped it into the orange Essie nail polish in clam bake. I painted then two dots at the other end of the nail to make the feet then let it all dry.
Once that has all dried apply a top coat. 

Disney:
This is a very mickey and Minnie mouse themed nail art. For this one you will need a dotting tool.
Step 1: 
Paint your thumb, index, middle and pinky finger on each hand a deep red. I would recommend the OPI red however there are many more red nail paints that are cheaper. On your ring finger paint it white. I would recommend the Barry M white.
Step 2:
On all of the red nails take the white Barry M nail paint and the dotting tool and place medium sized dots on all of them.
Step 3:
On the white nails take your dotting tool and place the medium sized black dots on the nail.
Step 4:
Take a smaller dotting tool and on either size of the black dots place a small red dot using the opi nail paint.
Finish with a top coat after it is all dry. 

French manicure (Revamped) 
This design is only going to focus on the white on your nail so this would mainly work on long nails.
Step 1:
Find a very nude light nail polish that is quite translucent and place on coat on every nail so it still appears natural. I would suggest the Barry M nude paint.
Step 2:
I then chose 5 colors that are quite bright. I would suggest choosing five Essie nail polishes as they have a vast array of colors. Only place it on the white of the nail. If you don't feel like you can get it on the white of your nail straight. Once the nude color dries stick on a french manicure sticker to the end of the pink where the white meets and paint then.
Apply a top coat once everything has dried.

Back to School: Makeup

Wearing makeup can always enhance a girls natural beauty. One thing you have to remember is that you are beautiful without it. You don't need makeup. However, makeup can be used to enhance your features. Also i try to choose all of this off of one website, just because i thought it would be easier for you all too find it.

Face wash. Make sure to properly wash your face morning and night regardless of makeup use. I use the clean and clear range so that would be the one i suggest because it is kind to skin and for me i have had good results.

Foundation vs BB cream. I would say that for school a BB cream is the best look. Mainly because at school you don't need to pile on the makeup, just wear a subtle amount if you have to. I would suggest the Maybelline BB cream.  It is a light BB cream so it doesn't cake your face but it has a lot of different benefits towards your skin.

Or use concealer! Why don't you wear even less makeup, just slap on a bit of concealer on a spot or two! I would suggest the Barry m concealer as i found it has amazing results.

Powder! If you use BB cream you don't need powder however if you do ever use a powder i would suggest the maybelline super stay because it lasts long and does cover shine effortlessly.

Mascara. Mascara is a must have. It can enhance your eyes greatly by a quick bit of it. I would suggest either miss sporty because it really does brighten your eyes or waterproof collection mascara.

Eyeliner. Eyeliner looks really nice constantly and if you do it right, it can be done in seconds and yet look amazing. I would recommend the Barry M brink precision eyeliner, It has a good price at £4.59 and yet it still has an extra fine tip which makes it easier to have slicker designs with your eyeliner.

Brows! Brows are a perfect way to define the face, they really finish off a makeup look, you only really need to fill in your brows if there are spaces but try not to draw them on, just add to them. Find a color that suits it well. If you are blonde use a color maybe the tiniest bit darker, and if you have dark brows, try going with a slightly lighter color, nothing too dramatic.

Lipstick vs Lip gloss: I would say for school you can use light colors and that would look better so maybe go for a lip gloss. A lipstick however i would recommend the Rimmel lipstick because it looks very subtle yet it still makes your lips look amazing. A lip gloss i recommend is the Max factor lip gloss in cherry red. It is perfect for that red lip look yet it doesn't look to heavy and it really suits the school look.


Hope this helps you all, i am not saying that you need to wear all or any of this. I would pick and choose what to wear to create a multiple array of makeup looks. Peace and Love as always. Charlie xoxo

Back to school: What should be in your bag.

Hey guys its Charliye and this is a list of must have items to be in your bag. I am going to include my personal favorites i have in my bag in case of emergencies.

Makeup bag. Only if you wear makeup up. I will have a makeup bag post up soon with what you could possibly put in there so for now i will just say Makeup bag.

Lip Balm. My personal favorites are
EOS lip balm 
Burt's bees. Both of these lip balms are colorless which is something i prefer in a lip balm mainly because i tend to use it before applying a color to my lips. Both of these leave your lips feeling super soft and refreshed.

Pencil case. I have already made a pencil case post so just scroll down and you will find it ;).

School books. School books are a must. You can be forgetting those!

Reading Book. I don't know about america (Though i assume its the same) we have to keep a book to read with us at all times. I have a couple to recommend.

• The fault in out stars. - Of course!
• Miranda hart - Is it just me?
• Wreck this journal - so much fun!

Also maybe invest in a kindle. It would be a much easier way than carrying books around constantly.

Mints/Gum. Even if your school doesn't allow it, sometimes it is nice to have a quick mint after lunch to help with fresh breath. 

These are just a few of the must haves in your bag! Hope this helped so peace and love as always. Charliye xoxo

Back to School supplies: Actual Supplies.

Hey guys, its charlie. Here i'm going to find the best price affordable back to school supplies that are a must have to make the hell of another year if school slightly more bearable. 

Pencil cases: The basics, literally everyone even you, remembers to get the pencil case but i have found a few cute pencil cases, that are awesome yet affordable. 
http://www.paperchase.co.uk/stationery/essentials/pencil-cases/mi-pack-gumballs-pencil-case.html This is a very cute pencil case, that is minute and fits in the smallest of bags, although it has seemed to make me very hungry for gumballs! (£8)
http://www.target.com/p/yoobi-fuzzy-pencil-case-green/-/A-15163623#prodSlot=large_1_17&term=pencil+case Although i live in the UK I had a look on the target website for people who live near a target, even though this isn't available online, this and more will be available in store for a measly $4.
http://www.tedbaker.com/uk/Womens/Accessories/Gift-Accessories/PAM-Bow-pencil-case-Nude-Pink/p/108775-57-NUDE-PINK This pencil case is slightly more on the expensive side at £19 however it is designer. So in all honesty you pay for the name here, i just thought it was very pretty and that you guys would want to see this.

Stationary: I'm just picking out different pens and pencils to hint at you different prices and types. 
- Paperchase, has the most quirky pens with lots of different patterns, which is only £1.25 each and you can also by ink for the pens in packs so you don t have to get rid of the pens.-

1. Pens
2. Pencils
3. Rubber/Eraser
4. Ruler
5. Sharpener
6. Stapler
7. Glue
8. Tippex/Whiteout

Binders. Everyone needs a pretty binder to put all your hard work into. 

http://www.paperchase.co.uk/gaucho-glam-teal-spot-ringbinder.html This is just a very cute binder, that is quite plain, however you could doodle and very much personalize it. 

http://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/word-ringbinder/product/35711407 I very much like this binder as it is cute and again you can still draw over and make it your own.  

Back to School series: Supplies - Bags

Hey guys, its Charliye. Back to school supplies can be expensive and a pain to find the right ones. Well i have found the best school supplies whether they are affordable or extravagant i have picked out a few placed to get the best back to school items at the best prices. 

Back to school bags: There are many different types of bags that are possible for school. There are satchels, handbags, backpacks and many more different types and sizes. Here i will list quite a lot of different bags, i have either used or would use for school.

Satchel: These bags are suitable if you don't have a lot to carry yet want a stylish bag to hold your belongings. These bags have a neat look and are the perfect size to stay out of the way whilst continuing on with day to day life.
Extravagant: https://www.cambridgesatchel.com/buy/the-classic/ I love these bags, they look amazing, i feel like the classic would be the best choice as even though they are the extravagant option they are still more affordable than others and they are good quality. I myself would choose the 15" (£120 is the price for a 15") bag as i feel anything less than that would be slightly to small to put books as well as everything you would need. These bags look stylish, they come in a variety of colors which can brighten up a dull school uniform (If you are unlucky enough to have to wear one like me). The bags overall look neat and have a shoulder strap which would mean they would be better to use for school instead of carrying them around by hand. Also if you buy from this website you can personalize this bag with the option of embossing (at an extra price). The only downside to this bag would seem to be the price but it would be a great present to get as it looks quite long lasting. 
Affordable: http://www.zatchels.com/bags.html?bag_type=56 These bags are also handmade leather bags and although they are quite expensive they are in the affordable category because as of right now, they are on sale at roughly half price per satchel. These satchels are the same size as the extravagant one and have lots of patterns as well. However they are only on sale for a little while so i would suggest getting one whilst you can! The bags come in plain color of they can come with multiple different patterns (such as roses and even hello kitty!) Another small downside is that they don't do any embossing (or at least i couldn't find any embossing options.) One more thing i found out which cannot really be blamed for is that as of right sizes are selling out fast so for certain bags the sizes will not be great. However they are great quality and right now are at amazing prices!
Affordable.2:  http://www.boohoo.com/restofworld/accessories/bags/icat/bags/new-in-accessories/anne-two-tone-large-satchel/invt/azz23871 i felt as if since the first affordable ones would soon possibly be going back up in price, is should include a second one. I really like this satchel because it is £22 pounds so it is a very decent price, it has an inside zip pocket which would ensure that nothing would fly out if you didn't fasten it tight. The only downside i could find about this bag is that it only comes in two colors, of course like on the other two websites there are other types of satchels you may prefer i just thought that these ones would be the best for school. The colors are nice although if there were more colours and maybe a couple patterns that it would be much more appealing.


Handbags: Handbags are a nice choice for school main because of all there compartments and they are a very stylish and sophisticated approach towards a school bag. 
Extravaagent: http://www.harveynichols.com/91704-jet-set-white-saffiano-leather-tote/?istCompanyId=c721e458-728e-4a28-bc83-6a1d2abf7708&istItemId=wxaqalaat&istBid=tzwl&_$ja=cgid:9022264434%7ctsid:54357%7ccid:172235394%7clid:28758350283%7cnw:g%7ccrid:46145509914%7crnd:2708822052222837280%7cdvc:c%7cadp:1o3&gclid=Cj0KEQjwjZefBRDfsY28oNjbgeABEiQA8kVt3ZQ8RFZUZe1af3pbLS73y_KeuWREdQVS0zRRAeVYBHMaAu1j8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds this bag is so pretty. It is very sophisticated which although looks stunning is an expensive £240 which is quite a decent price for a Michael Kors bag. I'm not to certain what color that bag can come in but it defiantly comes in white which is not great for school. White will stain and smudge the bag when there is a mark, and when it is £240 you don't want the bag covered in marks. Inside the bag there is a multiple array of compartments which is great for school so that you can just reach into bag and find what you want easily. This bag would be the perfect splurge bag although it still is slightly small for school if you have to carry a lot around.
Affordable: http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/bags-and-purses/tan-double-zip-tote-bag_318090318 this bag is possibly my favorite bag i have chosen for this, it is at a very affordable price for its size and quality.The quality is very good too, so it is defiantly not a case of buy cheap buy twice. i searched a lot for a bag like this and i very much like the array of colors. It has a vast choice option from very vintage colors to more modern colors, so it is suitable for an array of people. However this bag doesn't have compartments, it has plenty of space inside and a small pocket to put the smaller objects you need to keep near you.

Rucksacks: Rucksacks are a very typical go to bag. it is perfect for carrying multiple books and anything else you would need. 
Extravagant: http://www.asos.com/Herschel/Herschel-Little-America-Mid-Backpack-in-Floral-Print/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3951356&cid=12496&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=2&clr=Multi This bag is very good for school. Although it is pricey, it goes with a mass amount of outfits. It has a big space inside which is perfect for carrying everything you need for that busy day at school. It looks very nice and it looks different from the other bags at school so it won't look drab it looks bright and floral which always looks so much better than just plain color.Even though i have it in the pricey range i still think it is priced right for what it is.
Affordable: https://www.victoriassecret.com/pink/accessories-backpacks/campus-backpack-pink?ProductID=201627&CatalogueType=OLS This bag is great for school, it has so many pockets for organizing and storing things, it also has lots of room for those big binders that you have to carry everywhere with you. It looks different from the normal backpack and even though it comes in a variety of patterns it still has a almost tomboy aura towards it.  It can be used for many different things, whether doing some workouts at the gym or your first day back to school. It is a very multiuse bag.

Purse: I of course had to choose a couple purses because every girl needs a purse to carry around everything essential.  
Extravagant:  http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Radley+On+the+run+pale+blue+large+trifold+matinee+purse/198928497,default,pd.html This £69 radley purse is so cute! The signature dogs are clearly apparent on this purse which couple in a small choice of colors, it has many sections which makes it easy for finding what you were looking for.
Affordable:   http://uk.accessorize.com/view/product/uk_catalog/acc_17,acc_1.1/6900322200 This purse is so adorable, it looks really cute and yet is a simple coin purse which can be shoved in your bag and your ready to go!