Victorias Secret Fashion Show 2016 - Feel like an Angel xo

Victorias Secret Fashion Show = Prettiest show on a catwalk!

Never EVER fails to impress...

The leggy pretty glowy girls and the amazing outfits catches the eyes of all... Of course this year we had the addition of Bella Hadid walking in the show which I was super excited about... She's super pretty in her own unique way.. Gigi, her sister as gorgeous as she is -  Bella always catches my attention way more I feel she has a much more striking look rather than just your typical girl next door thing going on... are you team Gigi or Bella??!!

My fave look of this years show was worn by Miss Kendall Jenner...She looooked unrealllll!!.. 

Now we would all love to be an Angel... but you know I am only 5'4 and my leggys arent the longest in the world.. but you know who says you can't make yourself feel like one of these super princessssssy models... every day is like a catwalk ladies in the way we express ourselves, the way we dress for the world so go glam yourself up....

Here's my take on it... If you wanna feel like a Victorias Secret model then Girlllll you know what you put on that silky robe, you curl your hair all wavyyy baby and you glow up like a muhhhhh f'kin princess and you own that...

This look doesn't need to cost 100's of pounds... I grabbed this silky pink lace hemmed robe from the bargain city central Primark in a size XL (over-sized for a more flowy look), this was about £8 or so! Missguided also do a variety of pretty style Victorias secret robes - defo tell santaaaaa you want one Dolls <3 .... ALSO one of my current fave products is the Topshop cream GLEAM highlighter... I have used this not only on my face but legs, shoulders and collarbones!!! Its a beautiful subtle glow but in the light it makes your skin look super fresh, healthy and young. Another one of my personal fave highlighters is by the brand Sleek... they do some dreamy palettes for highlighting an contouring I would highly recommend if you want a glow on a budget and you don't want to spend super loads of money on higher branded items!! 

Missguided Silk Robe

TOPSHOP GLOW - Gleam

Sleek Solstice Highlighter <3

My fave brand of extensions too use at the moment is actually Lush Extensions, I have found with a lot of clip in hair extension brands I have used previously the hair gets very ratty and knotty... If you are looking for hair extensions that curl beautifully, feel soft and hold a style then look no further... I am currently wearing the following.... Check them out girlys... If you want that princess hair they are defo the place to go get your weaveeeeee!!

Lush Hair Extensions <3 xo

&&& If your are looking to get that VS Aftershow look then the perfect place to look is....

https://www.ohpolly.com/

http://www.houseofcb.com/

They do some lovely evening dresses that are both uber glam and fab!!

This lovely satin olive dressssssssss is perfect.. this fit and the way it sits on your body is so comfy and flattering... 

Hope you are all having a beautiful Saturday....

LCV xo

MISSGUIDED WESTFIELD aka Unicorn Dreams xoxox

Well Missguided aka MG aka UNICORN DREAMY SLAY THAT BAE.COM..congrats and a pat on the back on the opening of the London Westfield Store..It is unreal girls to say the least... Missguided have taken the website and brought it totally too life... Of course knowing what HQ looks like, the store was obviously going to kill it with the way it looked... the mannequins, the box meme's, the layout of everything from denim to lingerie is dreamy to say the least... Keeping with the MG theme the store with super girly, lots of baby pretty pinks around, unicorns and DONUTSSSSS...basically the bomb.com... 

Every thing was SPOT ON... even the mirrors and lighting in the changing rooms were perffff! GREAT LIGHTING IS A MUST... not like some of the shocking changing rooms you may come across, girls these are flattering mirrors with the right kindaaaa lighting.. perfect for selfies also to show off your outfit with the instaaaaa hashtag #BABESOFMISSGUIDED...!!

Now because of it being black friday weekend I had already purchased a few items from the actual website a couple of days before so there wasn't anything in particular I went in for.. I did bag myself a nice little fur baby though ((this is a furry bag - me and my bestie loulaaa call them fur baby's - which are essential in life to jazz an outfit up!!)) and I also recieved a little pout freebie which contained 2 glosses and a lip pencil(yet to try out)! 

I also OF COURSEEEEEE got mysef a can of unicorn dreams from the MG vending machine (still water to all us everyday humans) This was a £1 - which also amazingly enough you can use your card to purchase from the machine, always handy if your not a change carrier!! (GOOD WORK MG))

I went a few days after the official opening, I got up there around 10ish so It wouldn't be too busy so I could really take in and enjoy the new store. Taking the hour and half journey up to westie Stratford London was well worth it too say the least! In comparison actually to Westfield White City I would say Stratford is waaaaaaaay more better for us girls...having the House Of CB store there obvs and a handy big old primark... So if you haven't visited this Westfield yet girls I suggest you get those bootayyyys right up there and enjoy it for all its fabulousness!!!!

So if your a Missguided lover, 100milllionnnnnnnnnn% visit the store <3 xo

LCVxo

Princess Paris..The Kendall Edition 90's Glow - Party Season approaching..

So Happy Birthday to Miss Kendall Jenner! Oh to be 21 again... ain't no spring chicken now....

As usual when it comes to the Kardashian/Jenner lot they always pull out all the works when it comes to outfits and breaking the internet with their stand out dress up combinations....

Obvsssss Kylie K killed it completely with the Halloween Christina Aguilera look.. my absolute teen idol back in the day and I am not ashamed to admit that my wall was literally covered in Aguilera, Britney and Justin Timberlake piccys!!.. Hair brush singing and solo dance routines.. YESSSS it all went down in the bedrooooom!

So Kendall snapped her ultraaaaa shimmery highlighting dress and I was in love... anything lace, satin and sparkles (Princess shit) as we know I just fall head over heels LOVE STRUCK eyeballs in love for....DISCO BALL ALERT..

I then went on the hunt for a 'dupe' of this dress... obvioulsy its not going to be exactly the same but the shimmer and sparkles got me... After a few hours of searching high and low.. OF COURSSSSSE of bloomin course Pretty Little Thing came through for me as always!!!..

So Girls here it is.. if your looking for the perfect glitzy sparkle glowy dress look no further.. this absolute diamond is the one...

With the festive season coming up any way its a must have for any wardrobe.... 

I brought mine in a size 6 of course with a 20% off offer and my premium yearly free delivery....

Pretty Little Thing Sequin dress

If your looking for the perfect choker to team up with your sparkles girls please check out So Monroe...

http://www.somonroe.co.uk/somonroe-store

LEGITTTT if i was a brand... this brand would be it.. its me all over, super girly and glam.. Baby pinks, satins, corsets and diamonds.... whoooo do I think I am!?

Hope you are all having a sparkly Sunday <3

LCVxo

Lacing it up, bringing it all in Hunaaaaays xo

Lace it up...

So I was asked by Fashion Journalism student Rosie a few questions regarding this trend and social media which highly got me motivated to do this post...Credit to her <3 xo

So on trend right now is the Corset... Balmain and The Kardashians have obviously contributed to such a trend.. but as we all know fashion is always rewinding the times and throwing it back when it comes to fashion trends... I mean people get their inspiration from all sorts these days but past time fashion trends I believe have a big impact on designers ideas.

We have seen recently the underwear as outerwear being a 'thing'... and I think personally it works really well if done correctly.. styled with the right combos you could be on to a winner, on point slayyyyyy that girl outfit... fire fireeeeee emojiiiiii! YASSS girl (you get the jist)

I think taking an over-sized tee and placing a pretty little clinching corset over is an amazing idea!... We really have taken Victorian fashion and whack bammmm thanks mam put the 2016 modern twist on it....!! 

Its creating and accentuating curves on women all over the capital... giving women an empowering confidence boost...! 

I first fell in love with Balmain's campaign when Kendall and Gigi stepped out in there baby pink and cream corset, satin combos... I was instantly in love!!... Many brands such as House of CB are killing it right now with the dresses as per and have released some absolute gems with this style...(Corset dresses) but taking a small waist corset and placing it over a tee has really become a hot trend... As always.. PrettyLittleThing.com have stepped up there game ((as they always do)) and released some of these beauty's for the bargain price of £12 YESSSSS £12! Loving life.. and with there constant discounts offered you can even pick these up from the site for £9 or £10! LOVEEEE 

Here are my faves <3 Hope you have a lovely day girlys! xo

Featured Looks - 

Kimmy Belt - PLT

Kimmy Corset 2

HOUSE OF CB ALBERTA

Basic oversized tee can be purchased from H&M basics section I normally get a M or a L (be careful as can shrink in wash/tumble drying!!)

Fluffy Knit Jumper

Mini lace hook up skirt <3

This Balmain inspired outfit is all from the fab Pretty Little Thing!! Under £40... such a pretty combo!

LCVxo

Sketch... Tea Darling...

Hey Girls..!!

I am in current process of trying to revamp my blog... newwww layout is much needed to make this all look pretty and easier for you all to work your way around!!

Now if youu are looking for a little something to do in London on the ohhhh you fancy huh kinda side of town then Girls loooooook NO further!! Sketch in London for afternoon tea is thaaaa one!!

Sketch London Afternoon Tea

So yes its a little overpriced for what you get but so worth it just for the decor and surroundings (( eggy pod toilets))...Pink velvet puffy marshmallow chairs... It's total girly heaven....!

I think all in all for afternoon tea and a drink with a service charge, it worked out to be around £70 each (I knowwww right...itsss alot alot for a few minature sized sarnies))... I don't think I would go again, maybe for a special occasion but not as a 'oooo lets grab a nice bite too eat' kinda place!

Me and maaa bestie Loulabelle's only down side was the fact we only initially got one scone to start with (you can ask for another (no extra charge)) but you almost feel a little uncomfortable or greedy asking for another... I mean our fave part of an afternoon tea is the dreamy scones!! Also the battenberg cake slice was a tad dry but ya know nothing to cry about....

When you visit sketch, you want too make sure you get your cam out, so have your phone fully charged for the endless amount of fun selfies and boomerangs you can grab in here!!... it really is the best for getting fun funky photos!!

I wanted to go kindaaaa casual dressy here so I teamed up a white little sweatshirt with a white ruffle hem scuba skirt and perspex block heels... of course with a diamond choker and little diamond earrings DETAILSSSS and princess vibingggg (( yes i use the word vibe.. cringe as a F but ya knowwww gurl can't help it!)) It was actually raining so hard the day we went - running down regent street in an all white combo was a little dangerous.. but we got through the puddles and made it.. with only a slight amount of frizz to the hair!

My outfit Deets #OOTD

ASOS Frilled hem scuba skirt... I actually got this in the sale now sold out but there are plenty of similar ones floating around websites such as PLT and MG.

ASOS Scuba skirt

Perspex Heels - Kim K


Sweatshirt is just a little number from ebay - so cosy and comfy and good for the bank account

and the shoes now these are myyyy fave shoes ever at the moment.. super comfy, well unless you've been wearing them for a while and your walking around your tootsies could swell a little and you could end up with the Kimmy K preggy feet look (((NOT SEXY or COOL)))  any wayyy yes so my fave shoes are from EGO official... GOOO purchase some of these babies... they go well with like every god damn thing!

 LCVxo

Healthy nutrition & getting that bikini bod - More in detail...

HUMP DAY!!... It is Wednesday Kids! Half way through the week! Well actually I know some of you have short weeks this week, EASTER!!! Bank holiday fun! Lets hope the sun makes an appearance of some sort!

Right so the journey… the temptations…OHHHH the cravings… girl you know THE STRUGGLE…

But I am really proud of myself you know! I could of have had date night with a pack of malted milks biscuits (heavenly dunked in tea) maybe spread a little chocolate spread across for that added extra yumminess but I didn't!! PROUD PROUD... Waking up feel lighter and lighter! On a mission!

So I am only like day 3 back into a strict routine of eating habits… healthier choices and less late night snacks… 

Back at it with my protein shakes 2x Daily and my one healthy green looking meal and yesssss I feel happier with myself already!

Beating the cravings – I tend to have no will power when it comes to sweet treats I have to have a little nibble of something even if it’s just to get the taste! I mean I don’t deprive myself completely, one day of the week a cheat meal is glorious! I think what a lot of people do is have a cheat day though!! I meaaaaaan this is a big no no for me, you don’t have to go to the extreme! Balance it out people. Also if I am craving a little treat of some sort I reach for a little Cadburys freddo frog… Just be careful though, they do come in multi packs and well you could end up eating a few of those frogs in one sitting… STOP YOURSELF!!!!...

Back to the daily intake when being good…

So normally in the morning I have my shake… the one I use is chocolate flavoured so I am already winning in life any way. I blend 2x scoops of this, a scoop of Linwood’s flaxseed, cocoa & berries powder, half a cup of skimmed milk and water (me and too much dairy is a no go). The flaxseed is a great source of magnesium and protein and it’s a good source of fibre. Fibre is key when on such a strict diet routine, shakes especially! You need to make sure you get enough fibre in your body to help digest everything, KEEEEEP THE FLOW GOING! (Sorry kids, yuck I know!)

 These shakes with a low fat milk/milk alternative contain 221 calories per serving and it is rich in protein, which obviously is going to help build muscle in the body. Regardless of being on a strict routine or not, I love these shakes so much I would still have one as my breakfast. Having one of these shakes with two balanced meals a day will help maintain your weight!

Meal wise I am pretty boring I go for the standard bit of fish, mostly tuna, my body loves the tuna. With plenty of spinach and veg. I recently come across butternut squash noodles and oh my PERFECT alternative to pasta/noodles (NO CARBS), low calories and well! all round goodness firing through you! I have plenty of water throughout the day, especially with a meal as this helps keep me feeling fuller for longer!

Personally I don’t eat a lot of fruit as it plays havoc with my stomach and skin, I can eat it in small amounts, say half a banana or half an apple in on serving but I couldn't be having a fruit platter!

I also drink my Herbalife Tea – this is great! Really keeps me buzzing. I tend to only have a couple of these, mainly just one in the morning, maybe one with lunch if I feel I need an energy pick me up. I don’t tend to have any caffeine based drinks after 4pm as I find it hard to sleep! Reaching for a soothing camomile tea before bed is perfect!! This tea helps contribute to mental performance, improve alertness and helps boost your metabolism. Its only around 6 calories per serving and it’s a great alternative to coffee.

Herbalife also provide protein meal replacement bars for on the go when you can’t have your shake, always handy to have and super affordable.

I have been using the products for 3 years now, they have always worked for me! Everyone’s different but personally it’s always been my go too. I have tried other brands in between but for me nothing compares.

I will do a more detailed post on exercises I do without the use of the gym.. watch this spaceeeeee...!!

If you are interested in trying out this plan and ordering, then please feel free to email me missvinicombe@live.co.uk... It works out completely affordable and you can get fab results from the products!! 

LCV xxo

CAKE THIGHS

Work Work Work Work Work yaaa seeeemmeeeeee do maaaa…

Happy Monday Dolls!!...

I was sitting here today, browsing through old pics, looking back on pics from when I really did try and do the body some good and get fit and thinking jeez I need me some of that body again gurlllll! Go sort yourself out, drop the cadburys chocolate bunny and go sweat your life away.I have been loving oats recently and I really don't find they do me justice, they leave me feeling bulky and really heavy, so I am currently back on a mission to drop a few extra pounds and really get my body back to what I am happy with within myself!!

Now being only 5’4 aka little persons (well average for woman) but you know I go for little person, I tend to carry weight more on one particular area of me I think this goes for most people! Some people get a little belly, maybe some extra loving round the hips or like me chunky thighs and butt!!’ ‘BOOTY GOALS’... not so much goals when it isn’t toned and jiggles a little too much when you are doing the simplest tasks (not going to lie here, this could be teeth brushing, yeaaaaah its still wobbling) Don’t judge ok, I ate 5 yorkshire puddings at Christmas dinner and now in March GOD DAMN BASICALLY APRIL I am still suffering for the doughy goodness!

So yeah I do like to keep fit, keep a balanced diet etc… but I thought I would do a post about what personally works for me, SHREDDING SEASON… BIKINI BODY…SUMMER READY and all that jazz!! I never weigh myself too much, I tend to go with how clothes feel. I mean if the jeans are getting a little tight OHHH and they rip (they really did rip after Christmas LOL) then it’s time to drop the choc and pick up a kettle bell or 2 and really give it some!

I find that walking/running is a major thing for me, it works for me personally it helps keep me trim and I also use it a destressing thang. It’s a cheaper alternative to the gym, find some hills and climb them! Music in ears, it does me the world of wonders.

I know myself my body could be a lot better than it is but I am love with the CAKE so products I have been using for years to maintain some sort of decent body is Herbalife. I find my body is really at its best when I’m on my shakes and a having a good leafy green healthy meal! They also provide a tea which I find really helps keep my energy levels up as it contains green tea! Fab for boosting my metabolism, keeping me alert and on the ball! With this combo I always feel a lot lighter, feather feet!

I have also created my own 30 day LBD (Little black dress) Workout plan, when I am feeling a little heavier and I know I have let myself go as well as sticking to a healthy diet I use my workout plan to help cut fat and trim me down. I actually use kettle bells as well at home, I find these great for toning my arms and also my stomach KETTLE BELL TWISTS!! KILLER! I got mine from argos! Really affordable and easy too use!

I have never been one for completely cutting out food, starving my body of goodness, I love eating too much to do that and it actually makes me feel like a balloon if I don’t eat. Eating little and regularly is good, it really does keep your energy levels up! I tend to eat alot of veg, VEG is my best friend, I am not big on fruit and it actually gives me a stomach ache, and my skin breaks out from it (especially bananas) which is sad times for me but you know it is what it is NOOOO nana's for me! I consume alot of spinach, brocolli, lettuce, carrots, sweetcorn with either tuna or salmon. I'm not really big on eating meat like chicken, I feel again my body struggles with digesting it. I will eat it every now and then but its not my go too food. I'm a big cat and I love this fish... MEOW...

Especially as I am not a gym member, been there done that, got my sweats on and all the gear (NO IDEA)… and especially on a rainy day as the last thing you want to do is go running in the rain, splash backs from cars…EURGHHH.. and may I add white man van’s BASTARDS they love to just get as close to the curb to make sure they drown you! Motivation can be hard… what motivates me though is you know what I wanna look good, not only so I fit nicely in clothes but I think it’s important to look after yourself, we only get one body! THE BODY IS YOUR TEMPLE GIRLS! I also find social media a great way to be motivated, fitness pages etc really work for me! There are even some great home work out vids on youtube that are worth a wiggle too!!

LCVxo

p.s I keep my typing real, I say what's in my head as I am typing.. Sorry this means I also get a little OTT haha!

Date Night

DATE NIGHT

I am a complete lover of nudes when it comes to dresses. I find if I do go a little wild with the old fake tan though it can look slightly ridiculous!! You have to get that bronze balance right!! Glowy Goddess!!

So at the moment and for a while I've been digging the brown lip look, dark & sexy.. really accentuates the lips giving you that vampy look. Kylie Jenner has recently been know for this particular look making it more popular here, there && bladddddy everywhere!

Bringing out her own line... THE KYLIE LIP KIT... as soon as I saw True Brown K I was likeeeee omgaaaah NEED in my life gurlll.. SLAY THOSE LIPS...There are so many similar colours on the market though you just need to know where too look *eyeballs*

Few of my Favorite products to achieve this look & dupes of the Kylie True Brown K are;

MAC's Lip Liner - Chesnut 

MAC's Lip Liner - Cork

Charlotte Tiburys Lipstick - Birkin Brown

NYX - True Brown

Barry M Lip Liner - No.6

Here I am wearing Barry M's Lip Liner in no.6.. THISSSS girls is only £2.99!! I get mine from Superdrug (UK store)... It really does stay on all day & keeps lips looking really full..!!

Happy Friday Babys

LCVxxo

In Love

In Love by missvinicombe featuring champagne flutes

Hey Girls!

Sorry I haven't been blogging for a while.. I need to step up my game! Creative juices are flowing!!

So its National Woman's Day..  Who even comes up with these days I have no clue but I am totally one for girl power ((SPICE GIRLS STYLE))

Us women should totally be cheering each other on daily, and with the use of social media even just leaving a little comment underneath a picture is totally empowering and you know you could really perk someone's day up!!

Now I do love Polyvore for creating looks in my head I would love to wear and strut around in
and I'm totally adoring the whole nightie/slip look at the moment... I think its a love hate look but personally I love it! Teamed with the right accessories it can look sexy glam. I wouldn't go for crazy bright colours with this but pastels, creams and nudes work well. I have seen Rihanna wear this look and she pulls this off perfectly (what can't the woman pull off) She SLAYSSSSS every look!

If I had known the faux fur coats were going to bounce back into fashion I would of kept the beautiful cream one I had, except it was an eBay job which I now regret...!! I am loving this white one featured from boohoo! I'm a fan of the cropped length as well.. this coat teamed with a high waisted pair of leathers would be fire! It also comes in a beautiful nude colour! Defo on the wish list!

LCV xxo

Basics

Basics by missvinicombe featuring word wall art