How to style a White Jumpsuit- OOTD's

After lusting over the beautiful white strapless jumpsuit in topshop for months wishing i had the £60 to spend on it. I finally gave in and went on a mission last week to purchase it on my lunch break. Not only did i find it in my size (which they never normally have) but it was also in the sale for an amazing £20!!

Now i know that not everyone has found it in the sale and have acutally spent the £60 on this beautiful formal jumpsuit. So ive put together a few outfits to show the amount of ways you can style this one piece- from extremely casual to extremely formal so that you can get your full moneys worth and wear out of this.

THE CASUALS

Slouchy Casual:
For days you cant be bothered, throw on an
oversized cardigan and sandals with
a messy bun for that slouchy effect

Classic Casual:
Wear it with a denim shirt and your favourite
 trainers for the classic look that
 you can wear everywhere

                                                          

                                                 Edgy Casual:
                                                       Paired with a leather jacket and some
                                               heeled ankle boots for a simple
                                               everyday look

THE FORMALS

 

Classic Formal:
Keeping it classy and elegant, team it with an oversized
blazer and sandal heels for an elegant look

      

Girly Formal:
For those girly girls; team it with a floral jacket
and sandal heels for that cute look

           

Hollywood Formal:
If you want to go all out team it with a gold necklace some block
 coloured heels and a classy updo to look red carpet ready

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Let me know what look is your favourite and how you would 

style this simple jumpsuit from day to night

Lots of Love

Scottishrose

xoxo

Perrie Edwards Inspired Makeup

Perrie Edwards Makeup always looks flawless and i am so envious of it so i thought i would try and create a makeup look inspired by her makeup in the picture above- One of my favourite of Perries looks. In this picture she has black heavy eyelinered eyes and long black lashes to really make her blue eyes pop! Her skin is glowing with strong pink cheeks almost used as a contour with a matching glossy pink lip. Altogether the look is beautiful and perfect for any special occasions or parties.

I have tried to re-create this look using mainly drugstore products to keep it affordable and the whole eye look is based on the Urban Decay Naked Pallet. I loved how this look turned out as the black eyes brings out my blue eyes and the pop of pink in the cheeks and lips really suits blonde hair. Altogether its very pretty and wearable.

Products i used:

• L'Oreal True Match Foundation
• Seventeen Stay Time Concealer
• Topshop Glow Highlighter
• No7 Pop&Glow Cream Blush in Mango Sorbet
• Seventeen Brows That Brow Kit
• Urban Decay Naked Pallet
• L'Oreal False Lash Telescopic
• Rimmel Soft Khol Eyeliner Pencil in 061 Jet Black
• Eylure False Lashes 107
• Collection Lasting Colour Lipstick in 6 Bubblegum
• Clinique Chubby Stick in 06 Whoppin' Watermelon

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Let me know what you think of this look and if you would wear it! 

Lots of Love

ScottishRose

xoxo

Whats In My Bag?

this is a popular post that has been going round the blogging and youtube worlds for a long time and i (being the nosey person that i am) love them and find it interesting having a wee snoop into what people carry around with them in their bag for a daily basis. However it does enourage me to buy things i really would never need or use just to make my bag more interesting "oh look she has a mini toothbrush in her bag i want one of them" are usual thoughts when i read these posts haha!So i thought i'd give all you nosey people like me a little snoop into my bag (the Zara City- origional i know haha) to see if you carry around anything similar to me or if theres anything in my bag that is unusual to any of you- please let me know if there is i would be very interested

My Handbag staples(always in my bag)

The first thing and the main event in everyones bag is a purse; id like to say my purse stays organised but that would be a lie. about every month i have a clear out and organise my cards into certain slots, put change in a certain compartment and have a place for reciepts. but in the end there are coins everywhere, cards in wrong places or even just lying at the bottom of my bag-for me to have a heart attack when i think their lost and stacked full with reciepts and bus tickerts. am i the only one or is this sounding farmiliar?

I also keep my phone (used to take these photos) which is the IPhone 5s in gold in my bag. I try to keep my phone in a certain part of my bag to keep it safe from scratches and smashes. But with the amount of times that i use it, by the end of the day it will end up staying in my pocket for easy access- lazy i know haha

another thing i always carry is my trusty diary/daily planner from Paperchase, it is a saviour for someone who likes to stay organised (or is just plain forgetful like me haha) this means that i can jot down any birthdays, essay deadlines or events that are coming up that i need reminded for. I also use this to keep any important pieces of paper together so save me losing them and it has all my passwords and information as i have so many different usernames and passwords for different thinks its hard to remember them all. This means i have them where ever i go yet if i ever loose it i will be in a sticky situation haha

A blogging journal is a new addition to my back but has very quicky became a very vital item in my handbag. I never thought i would really use one of these so always avoided purchasing one. I've read so many times that a blogging journal will keep you organised with posts and on track and let me be another to tell you this is 100% true, since having this i have been more organised which has made my blog posts become a more regular thing- as you can tell. In this i write down any blogging ideas becuse most of them i think of at the most random places so its good to have this in your bag so you can jot it down where ever. i also write down what i need to do for the blog posts and any vital information i want to include- its a super handy item, even if its just the notes section of your phone.

My Ipod is also something that very rarely leaves my bag (unless its being charged of course) if you are an iphone owner you will know that the battery life is awful at gets drained very quiclkly so wasting the battery on music is a big no from me. i know its unneeded to have an ipod and an iphone but its too damaged to sell and does the trick. I travel an hour to and from work everyday so music is needed for that long journey and is the only thing that keeps it bearable

The final things that stay in my bag at all times are an Umbrella and Sunglasses- both contradicting items but both just as important as the other in scotland. The weather randomly changes within seconds in Scotland and it can go from Pouring with rain to the sun shining so both items are a must! Since the umbrella is small and compact, it can fit in my handbag on a daily basis and wont take up too much room. My sunglasses are kept in a case to stop them being crushed and again dont take up too much room.

Other random items i found that arn't always there:

• Hand Sanitiser
• The days make up for touch ups
• A few lipstick choices
• My work ID card
• A perfume- varies every day
• My tangle teaser
• My kindle (if I'm traveling)
• Spair bobbles and hair clips

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I am currently on the lookout for a new smaller bag seen as the Zara city is so big so please let me know what bags you have and what bags you would recommend! i would also love to have a nosey into what yous carry around in your bags so please like your post below if you have already done this:)

Lots of Love

ScottishRose

xoxo

Apex Spa Hotel- Dundee

As a little treat for finishing my exams, i was taken on a much needed relaxing night away at the Apex Spa hotel in Dundee and i felt the need to share the trip with you for anyone that is looking for a relaxing weekend away or a luxury day at a spa that wont break the bank-  i couldnt recommend the Apex hotel enough!

The package that i had was amazing!! it included: one night stay; a complimentary drink on arrival; 2 luxury spa treatments; full access to the facilities (pool, gym, sauna, jaccuzi etc); a 3 course meal in the evening and a buffet breakfast in the morning- all for around £250 per person BARGAIN! I am unsure if that package is still available but there are always some great deals on the website so have a look through them before you book anything as you will save lots of money!

When we first arrived; we went straight to our spa treatments which we had pre booked. I chose to have a back and shoulder massage and a facial- pure bliss! The treatments were completely customised to you and they used products that were suited to your needs and skin type. The room was so peaceful with the lights dimmed and calming music playing. I came out of the treatments so zen- i could have fallen asleep there and then. After the treatments were done i continued the relaxation with a trip to the steam room and jaccuzzi- why not?

The room was much better than i expected, it was so spacious with extremely comfortable beds; a large flat screen tv, a bath AND a shower. It even came with a complimentary rubber duck in the bath that you could take home with you. yes you read that right! And yes of course i jumped at the chance of taking it home haha! We got a twin room which was more than enough room, it was so spacious and immaculately clean- it even had a beautiful view of a river from our window.

The staff were also so lovely, me being the typical blonde i am, couldnt work the dvd rental on the televison so at midnight i had to ask room service to come up and help. For someone to come up at that time of night just to press a simple button, she was lovely and completely laughed it off. The staff during the meals were also so kind and chatty, i love staff that will have a good conversation or two so this made me extra happy!

Moving onto the meals, i couldn't fault them, the 3 course dinner was from a set menu which was a tad to fancy for me but my mum loved it. The deal also stated that if you didn't like the set menu they would pay £25 towards your meal off of the regular menu, which is a brilliant idea for fussy eaters like me as i only had to pay £5 more and the meal amazing and definatley better than me getting the set menu that i wouldn't eat- smart move Apex!

The hotel is perfectly situated in the middle of Dundee and walking distance (around 10 minutes) from the main street with all of the shopping centres and restaurants. It is also close to the bars and clubs, and across the road from Malmaison which is perfect for fancy cocktails. This means there will always be something to do- aside from all of the things to do in the hotel- and you wont have to pay for a bus or taxi to do so!

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If you are looking for a nice break away then the Apex is THE place to go! There are ones in Dundee, Edinburgh and Dundee so check them out! Let me know if you have been to the Apex before or if you are planning to go and how you liked it! I would love to hear if the Apex in London and Edinburgh compare to the Apex Dundee

Lots of Love

ScottishRose 

xoxo

Hairextensionsale.com Review

I am always so envious of girls who have long thick hair as my hair is the type of hair that can only grow to a certain length without looking thin and ratty (sob sob). The fact that i am forever highlighting my hair with bleach just makes my hair grow less- so add a result of this i have opted to "fake it till i make it" and use clip in hair extensions so that i can achieve my dream of having long flowing hair. Dont get me wrong i love my short hair too and only wear my extensions on certain occasions but for girls who desire to have long hair then i would recommend purchasing them- they are life changing but *WARNING* very addictive haha

i purchased the 18 inch "Ultimate (140-150g) Bleach Blonde hair extensions from hairextensionsale.com and i am obsessed with them! the colour matches perfect and they blend in perfectly making them look so real. I have had so many compliments with them and people have even commented on how they thought it was my own hair- BONUS!

This is the second time that i have purchased extensions from hairextensionsale.com and i couldnt fault the company one bit. However the first time i purchased them i only purchased the Duluxe set (95g-135g) and i would recommend them more than the ultimate set if you have normal to thin hair like me as they are cheaper and more than enough hair! The Ultimate set only comes with 5 more single clips which i was disappointed with at first however it means you have more control over how much hair you wear so i now much prefer that. The clips are quite big which i looove as it grips onto your hair making them much more secure and not sticking out. Although the clips are large they do not feel heavy on your hair and i find them so comfortable to wear- even for full days without pain.

Normally when i wear these extensions i only wear the Duluxe pack, this comes with- one 4 clip, two 3 clips, two 2 clips and two 1 clips. This is more than enough hair and look so natural. I personally prefer to wear my extensions wavy/curly as it blends with your hair making it more natural and it also makes the extensions look much thicker. I only add in the extra 5 clips that came with the Ultimate set if i am going to partys or nights out just for that extra volume but even if i dont use them they are perfect to keep spare for if any of the clips break or become damaged.

My last set lasted for months and that was even after i dyed them, cut them, applied heat to them millions of times and left them in big tangled piles every night (extension wearers will understand haha) even after all of that, none of the clips became loose or fell of i purely binned them as they became too thin after over dying and washing them (my fault) so if you look after these extensions and dont dye them or wash them too much then you will definately get your moneys worth. Speaking about the price, these extensions are a complete bargain (the name even says so) and around £40 approx depending on the package you get, for the quality and amount of wear you get out of them no one could turn down that price.

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So if you are on the hunt for some good quality reasonable priced extensions, first time or regular extensions wearer. Then i couldn't recommend this company enough, out of all the extensions i have bought these are by far the best and i will definately be repurchasing from this company when i need too. In no way was i sponsored to say any or this and i 100% purchased these with my own money, but felt the need to share with you how much i love this brand

Lots of Love

ScottishRose

xoxo

The Liebster Award

i was just looking through my blogging dashboard to notice that someone had left a comment on my recent blog post. I always get excited when i see a comment or a new follower as its such a rewarding feeling that someone apprecitates your voice and opinion. I was even more happy and surprised to see that the comment was from the beutiful  Jordan norminating me for the Liebester Award Thank you so much hun!



11 facts about myself

1. i am 17 years old

2. I am a student studying Advertising and Public Relations

3. I have an extreme phobia of  butterflies..yes butterflies 

4. I only jumped on the !phone band waggon 2 weeks ago- probably the last person in the world

5. I am always cold and have to carry at least one extra layer of clothing with me at all times

6. i am addicted to iced caramel lattes and cant go a day without one- i blame rhiannon ashlee and her vlogs haha

7. i am in love with all things disney yet i have never been to disneyland- poor me sob sob:(:( haha

8. i am still learning to drive- very badly i will add

9. i have kissed a pink dolphin, fed an elephant and hugged a chimpanzee all on a holiday to singapore- it was amazing!

10.  i am a freak when it comes to cleaning and organisation- OCD mad

11. shopping and buying new things is my favourite thing yet i hate spending money

Questions from Jordan

1. Favourite beauty product to use at the moment? 

      At the moment i am OBSESSED with highlighter especially cream highlighters (Topshop glow to be specific) i dont know if its because its summer or i have such dry dull skin but the glow and sheen highlighter gives to my face just completely boosts my confidence.    

2. Summer or Winter?

      Summer no question, i love the idea of winter but when it comes to the reality of the cold weather especially the extremes that Scotland gets, i cant handle it *shivers*. Summer is definately my favourite; there is so much more things to do and everyone comes together and seem much happier when the sun is out- i love it!

3. Have you any siblings?

       Yeah i have an older sister and an older brother, i used to hate being the middle child as there is a lot of claims that the middle child is always the one that is left out. But thankfully for me that is not the case and i prefer being in the middle

4. Favourite skin care products?

        The Origins Drink up Intensive face mask is definately a saviour for my dry skin as it completely re-hydrates my skin and makes it so smooth and soft. Another skin care favourite of mine that i have mentioned in a previous post is the Garnier micellar water, it is amazing for taking off make up and is so good for your skin

5. Have you done anything exciting in the past week?

       Nothing:( i have literally worked all week and been to tired to do anything in the evenings. Such an exciting way for a 17 year old to spend the last few days of summer haha

6. When is your birthday?

     the 28th of April 1997

7. Favourite types of blogs to read?

     I love beauty and fashion blogs obviously, although they do make me want to go on an extreme spending spree and spend all my money on things i dont need haha. Being the OCD freak that i  am i also love organisation type blogs with tips and DIY posts

8. Bought any products that you didnt enjoy?

     This is going to be a shock as this product is a favourite of everyones and completely hyped. But recently i purchased the "MAC Studio Fix Fluid" Foundation and it really wasnt for me. it did not work well with my skin type compared to my other MAC foundations and left my skin orange and patchy, not a fan.

9. What colour eyeshadows do you like to wear?

     Im not really an eyeshadow wearer but when i do i like to keep it quite natural; sticking to only brown and champagne pink tones as i think they are quite natural and bring out my blue eyes

10. What country do you live in?

     Scotland unfortunately, *brrrrrr* haha

11. Favourite nail polish brand?

     Barry M nail Polishes or Tanya Burrs Nail polish lines are my complete favourites- love!

My Questions

1. Your favourite type of blog post to read?

2. What do you order when you go to Starbucks?

3. What blogger do you look up to the most?

4. Favourite lip colour?

5. The one beauty product you couldn't live without?

6. Your favourite Disney film and why?

7. Any interesting hobbies or talents?

8. Your favourite summer memory?

9. Where do you hope to see yourself in 5 years?

10.  Your biggest achievement?

11. A luxury product/item you wish you owned?

i nominate: Tessa Rose, Georgina Cutler, Rebel in Pastels, Erin Adams and Alisha H

♥

Lots of Love

ScottishRose

xoxo

OOTD- Summer Wedding

Dress- Miss Guided 

Shoes- New Look

Blazer coat- Primark

Statement Necklace- Primark

Summer is the perfect season for weddings, and this year was no different. At the beginning of August i went to the most beautiful wedding and the day couldn't have been more perfect for it- the sun was shining, there was a cool summer breeze and it just made the whole atmosphere that tiny bit better!

I love a good wedding as it is the perfect excuse to get all dolled up in a newly bought outfit and its always a perfect day with everyone so happy. I know a lot of people think that you have to buy an amazing new expensive outfit for a wedding even though lets face it, we will probably only wear it that once. But i managed to find the most beautiful dress that was summer wedding appropriate at such a bargain it, it just goes to show that you can look good without forking out too much cash!

♥

Lots of Love 

ScottishRose

xoxo

OOTD- Summer Jungle

Trousers- zara £29.99

Top- Dorothy Perkins £12.00

Heels- New Look £22.00

♥

Lots of Love

ScottishRose

xoxo

FOTD- Summer Glow

- Mac Prep and Prime Skin Base Visage

- Mac Face and Body Foundation- C2 or L'Oreal Nude Magique BB Cream

- Mix foundation/BB cream with Mac Lustre Drop (pink rebel) 

- Mac Select cover up Concealer- NC20

- Bourjous Bronzing Primer

- Revlon Photoready Cream Blush- Pinched Joues Pincees

- Topshop Glow- Polished

- Seventeen Brows that! Brow Kit

- Rimmel Glam Eyes Liquid Liner

- L'Oreal False Lash Telescopic

- Bourjouis Rouge Edition Velver- Ole Flamingo

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Heres a little look into my current 'Go To' summer makeup look for a glowing bronzed look, check out my blog post on my Top 10 Real Techniques Brushes to see what brushes i use to apply Each product.

Lots of Love

ScottishRose

xoxo

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