15 OF FEBRUARY'S PHOTOS

This month I wanted to start something new. I’ve been into photography for a long time now, and ever since I can remember I would steal my dad’s camera and take photos while we were on holiday. Nowadays I don’t have much chance to take any pictures, except of the beautiful sunsets outside my windows, so that’s the main thing that will be featured on these posts. I’m thinking of doing these monthly, and posting 10 of my favourite photos of the month.

BENEFIT-ULTRA PLUSH LIP BALMS

I was very excited when I first saw the Benefit Ultra Plush Lip Balms on the shelf. They were also on sale, so it was a sign that I had to get them! Once I tried them I knew that they would be some of my favourite lip products, as my lips in this season are always very dry, and balms are the best products for my lips. 

Dallas is a antique pink shade, which is one of my absolute favourites. Hoola is a light nude, which is very similar to my actual lip colour, so it acts more as a transparent lip balm. Sugarbomb is a dark pink nude, whereas Dandelion is a light pink nude. Coralista is a vibrant orange, and this is such a beautiful shade. Bella Bamba is a red/pin shade, and this one looks amazing with a smoky eye. They are all extremely hydrating and are great if, like me, you have extremely dry lips. I think they still may be on sale online on the Sephora store, so make sure to go and see. 

Bella Bamba-Coralis-Dandelion-Sugarbomb-Hoola-Dallas

Do you like Benefit’s lip products? Love, Sara xx

ps. they are still on sale, so make sure to pick them up, they're amazing!

HOW TO MAKE ITALIAN VEGETARIAN PARMIGIANA

Vegetarian Italian Parmigiana

Recipe for 4 people

Ingredients:

800 g of aubergines or 600 g if you can find frozen and already grilled ones

150 g mozzarella

200 g parmesan

500 g passata

80 g pesto or basil leaves

Method:

If using fresh aubergines, slice and grill well.In an oven dish, make layers in the following order: passata, aubergines, passata, pesto/basil leaves, mozzarella and parmesan, aubergines, passata, pesto/basil leaves, mozzarella and parmesan… until the ingredients are finished. Bake at 180 Cº for 30 minutes.

This is one of my favourite recipes ever, so I would definitely recommend it. It's quite healthy, and the less cheese you put in, the healthier it gets!

Love, Sara xx

DIOR BY DIOR REVIEW

Over the last 7 or 8 years that I’ve had a big passion for fashion and fashion designing, I’ve been given quite a few books related to the subject, and I now have a lovely collection of about 25 books to find inspiration from. Recently I was given the Christian Dior autobiography: Dior by Dior. I immediately started reading it, to find myself completely immersed in the book starting from the first sentence. I have now read it all, and I can definitely say that it is the best autobiography I have ever read. It shows every part of his life, from when he started Maison Dior to when he passed away. I absolutely recommend this to anybody that is interested in fashion. Even if you aren’t, trust me, it’s a very good read! I think I might have to read it again next year from how much I loved it! 

ps. I’m thinking of doing some of these book review posts when I finish books about fashion, what do you think? Love, Sara xx

MY FAVOURITE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS

When I started thinking about writing this post, I had two accounts in mind that I wanted to talk about. Now I have five. So these are the five people/accounts you have to be following on Instagram. By the way, my Instagram is undergroundfairytales, so make sure to check me out and follow me. 

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I came across her account a few months ago, when I saw someone tweet about her feed. I quickly went to check out what all the commotion was about, and pretty much straight away I followed her. She’s a travel blogger, which absolutely stunning pictures, that look like they’ve been taken in paradise. Other than that, she is beautiful as well, making every photo, whether it be of her or of the scenery, perfect. 

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We all know that I have a slight obsession with Kylie. Her style is always on pointe, her makeup is flawless, her body is goals, and she makes the funniest snapchats. 

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My queen recently. Also a big fashion inspiration, she always has an original touch to every outfit, and she is absolutely stunning. Sometimes you might even get a 15 second glimpse of a new song or a cover, and those are just heaven. 

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A typical, stunning, blonde model, with a body to die for. Her boyfriend is also goals, and he makes the most beautiful videos of her in different places of the world on his youtube channel.

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This is one of those accounts that posts videos of all the things I wish I could do perfectly, like my nails, cooking, DIYs and perfect contour. It’s really useful to get ideas for different makeup looks, hair styles and nail inspiration for when you go to the salon. 

These are my top 5 Instagram accounts that I am loving at the moment. What are yours? Love, Sara xx

OOTD-BURGUNDY PINAFORE

SEPHORA: LIP LINERS TO GO-NUDES

In February I have been only buying lip products, as I’ve decided I want to focus on different products in different months, so by the time my Makeup Collection video is up, I have the amount of products I would like.

LUXURY FASHION WISHLIST

Today I thought I would show you five items of clothing on my luxury wishlist. Later on I’ll share with you my beauty and accessories wishlist as well, so keep your eyes peeled for those. 

Saint Laurent- Bomber Sequined Jacket: this jacket looks amazing from the front, but when you see the back you will just fall in love even more… http://www.mytheresa.com/en-de/bomber-jacket-541289.html?catref=category

Kenzo- Tiger Embroidered Sweatshirt: this casual sweatshirt is cute and cozy, with a beautiful embroidered design of the Kenzo logo… http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/kenzo-tiger-embroidered-sweatshirt_50-3002785-F562SW7274XE/?previewAttribute=Black

Christopher Kane- Heart Embroidered Lace Skirt: this midi and flow skirt is absolutely stunning and very detailed. Perfect for any occasion… http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/christopher-kane-heart-embroidered-lace-skirt_238-3001513-SK589R6W36/?previewAttribute=Black

Diane Von Furstenberg- Melilla Embellished Stretch-crepe Dress: the perfect little black dress for any night out or special occasion… http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/diane-von-furstenberg-melilla-embellished-stretch-crepe-dress_151-3004543-D946701R15/?previewAttribute=Black

Elie Saab- Semi-sheer Lace Gown: this is very probably my favourite out of all this list, which is why I kept it last. I will admit, where would we where it to? But it is just heaven… http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/elie-saab-semi-sheer-lace-gown_238-3003885-7364/?previewAttribute=Black

What are your favourite luxury pieces of clothing? Love, Sara xx

Ps. These photos have not been taken by me. 

PEOPLE I ADMIRE IN THE FASHION WORLD

Admiration is a feeling I have towards a lot of people. I have admiration for my parents, for important figures in my life, for celebrities and for people who have changed the world, or at least my world. Today I’m going to talk about 3 people who I admire because they have impacted the way I design and my outlook on the fashion world. 

I admire Christian Dior because he is one of my biggest inspirations when I design. He went from having a little design house to creating the New Look, which evolved fashion in such a way that no one could have predicted. He only had his fashion label for almost 11 years before he passed, but he still managed to make such an impact on the world of fashion. 

I admire Elie Saab, because somehow he manages to make all his dresses look immaculate. His details are always on point, and I am always so inspired by how he manages to make all his designs have a pattern, so his collections look put together and always stunning. 

I admire Gaby Aghion, because she created one of my favourite luxury brands: Chloè. I am in love with especially the bags, which are created in beautiful shades and perfect sizes. When I buy my first designer handbag, I’m pretty sure it’s going to be a Chloè bag, as they are made so beautifully, with a range of colours that go with absolutely everything. 

And lastly who inspires my own personal style:

I admire Kylie Jenner, whose sense of style impresses me even when it’s just leggings and a hoodie. She is definitely my biggest style influencer, and I admire how bold and fashion forward she is. I will forever be grateful to her for inspiring my latest collection that I am drawing, and when I’m having a bit of ‘designer’s block’, I can always turn to her to feel inspired again.

Who do you admire in the fashion world? Do you have someone who aspire to be able to dress like? Love, Sara xx

WHAT TO GET YOUR GIRLFRIEND ON VALENTINES DAY

A few days ago a friend of mine asked me what he could get his girlfriend for Valentines day. I told him I would think about it, and then I sent him a list of all the possible things a girl would like. I thought I would write a post about it, in case there are any guys out there who need a little help…

1. Take her out to dinner. You should do this and then give her the present you have bought for her. Of course it doesn’t have to necessarily be dinner, it could be a film at the cinema, a picnic… whatever you know she likes to do with you. 
2. Flowers: any girl would love a bunch of roses, or her favourite flower(if you don’t know what her favourite flower is, which most guys wouldn’t, then stick with roses), with a special note of course on which is written a super cute message. 
3. Chocolates: subtly try and find out what her favourite type of chocolate is and buy her lots of, and put it in heart shaped box. Or you can buy her a pre made one, which won’t be as thoughtful though.
4. If you’ve got the money, a trip. Who wouldn’t like a little holiday with her favourite guy?
5. A frame with a photo of you two on a special day. Maybe you can even sneak a cute little message on the back of the photo…
6. A movie that you both love to watch together.
7. If you’re artistic in any way, you could draw her something, write her a poem or a song… Work on your strong points.

These are the things I would like to receive for Valentines day, but you have to try and pick out one that you know your girlfriend will love! Good luck in finding the perfect gift! Love, Sara xx

GWEN STEFANI URBAN DECAY PALETTE

As most of you guys might know, a large part of my collection is made up of eyeshadow palettes. Recently I have found a new one which has become my everyday essential. It’s the Gwen Stefani Urban Decay palette. There are fifteen shades to choose from, which range from very light nudes, like Bathwater, to darker shades like Serious or Blackout. The colours are extremely easy to blend, and I’ve been loving creating shades in my crease with the shade Zone. Even though most of the colours are browns and neutral colours, there are some shades that really ‘pop’. Punk is a dark plum shade, which is absolutely beautiful with a dark lip. Harajuku is a glittery pink which actually goes really well with Danger, which is a glittery midnight blue. Then there’s 1987, which is a gold shimmery shade. My favourite shades are definitely Baby, Zone, Steady, Punk and 1987, but I’m determined to do a tutorial using Harajuku and Danger, to do a glittery bright eye. It’s a really good addition to any collection, especially as it includes neutral colours, but also some other shades that wouldn’t normally be included in a nude palette. Have you ever tried this palette? 

Love, Sara xx

JANUARY LOVE LIST

For a while I’ve been thinking to do something like a monthly favourite, blog edition, but when Victoria started doing monthly Love Lists on her channel, I knew I would have to give it a go on here. 

What I Ate: I went to a vegan restaurant that is in my town about four times this month, and I tried 

                  the most amazing vegan coffee sorbet with dark chocolate.

What I Watched: my favourite series this month has definitely been season 4 of Homeland. If 

                           you’ve never watched Homeland before you are missing out on a great   

                           adrenaline pumping series. It really pulls you into the story, and I always end up 

                           watching one series in a few days, because I can’t wait to find out what happens.

What I Snapped: my favourite photo this month was one I took for one of my Tips for Aspiring 

                            Fashion Designers. I don’t know what it is about it, but I feel like the combination 

                            of colours and textures is really pretty.

Who I Loved: this month I started reading Poppy Deyes’ blog a lot more. Her posts are mainly 

                      about food and travel, and trust me, the foods she cooks are very enticing. I really 

                      recommend you go and head over to her blog to read all about her. 

What I Wore: lately I’ve really enjoyed wearing knitted jumpers and cosy clothes. Most of my 

                      favourite ones are from H&M and Zara, but New Look also have some great ones.

What I Did: on the 15th I did my first mock exam! Now, this wasn’t a particularly exciting thing, but 

                   I am definitely looking forward to finishing all my exams. 

What I Drank: this month water has been my go to drink. I know this sounds a bit ‘yes but we all 

                       drink water’, but that is all I drank, and lots of it! I’ve been trying to lose a bit of 

                       weight(ignore the point above) and water is the best way to eat a bit less and stay a 

                       bit more hydrated. 

Where I Went: this weekend I went over to the UK to visit my brother and make a final decision on 

                        what school I’m going to be going to next year. It was really exciting, but also 

                        difficult decision, but I’m happy with the choice I’ve made!

What I Heard: this month I have absolutely been loving a few of Hayley Kiyoko’s songs. “Girls like 

                       girls” has been one of my favourites for a while now, but recently I’ve also been 

                       listening to “Cliffs Edge”. Her songs are paradise. That is all I have to say.

What I Used: I have recently been using the Aussie Shampoo and Conditioner, and they are now 

                     my favourites. If you want, you can read my review here.

This is it guys! Let me know what you thought in the comments below, and I will see you on Wednesday! Love, Sara xx