Hi guys! It now seems like years ago but I visited home on the weekend and always have a lovely time. I don't go very often as it's so expensive so I try to fit in seeing as many people as possible! On the Friday night I visited my Mom's newish house in a small, pretty town and my sister over came that night too when I dyed her hair. I had two rather exciting things to try/wear on the Saturday as it was my oldest/longest friend's birthday and I was taking her for dinner and then getting a limo for a pub crawl with everyone! The limo was a surprise and it took all my willpower not to mention it while we were eating and shopping!
I got up at about 8am because I was really excited to get ready for a night/day out as the day before I was ecstatic to receive the Cherry Blossom GHD styler! The cherry pink makeover supports Breakthough Breast Cancer so I donated the £10 too as these were given to me as a gift to show you guys. The styler is set to create any hair for any occasion but of course my favourite is the party hair as I am all for big, bouncy curls with height!
Whenever I go to the hair dressers, they blow dry my hair straight and then curl it with straighteners, so the curls simply drop out after an hour. On Saturday I styled my hair normally where I dry sections around a round brush so they have waves, like in the left picture. I was dubious as to whether the styler would add weight to my hair or cause curls to drop out, but it set and smoothed the curls, removing any frizz! There are lots of YouTube videos of how to curl your hair using straighteners, basically twisting them around and then pulling through at an even pace. I can safely say the curls lasted all day too and have a much sleeker, more shiny finish than using my usual conical wand. I'm a convert, I've never had expensive hair tools!
The styler itself is of course divine, with hot pink plates and polka dots, and instead of the mini red light, the 'on' button is a lit up pink ghd logo! They make you feel glamorous just holding them; my first 'grown up' straighteners. They have a handy bag too with a heat protecting department so you can throw them in while the straighteners are still hot - great when I then have to throw on my dress and dash off!
As for my outfit, I didn't want to share this over the weekend as the dress sold out straight away! It's the Deborah Dress from Motel Rocks and the black and red flew off the website so they were restocked quickly - get yours now before they sell out again! I think it's the perfecttt dress to be subtle and 'covered' but flash an understated bit of shoulder and leg for a sexy hint. I was meeting my friend in the afternoon so I teamed the dress with River Island flatforms and leopard socks! I would have worn creepers but I ordered a new River Island pair and they hadn't arrived yet, sob! The dress is so flattering as long sleeved, bodycon fits always are, and now Motel dresses are a little longer too, woo! I also wore the new Kate Moss red lipstick in 111 - loving red lips right now with red hair! x
you look so good! and i love how you unsexified it with flatforms. a girl after my own heart <3
Im so glad small blggers like you still get freebies coz I feel like the big bloggers sound like walking talking ads with the freebies they get eg. the recent spread of the red Valentino rockstud pumps circulating on all the big blogs... all a bit yawn to me
Posted by: tanya | October 18, 2012 at 12:16 PM
I love this dress on you, the shape is amazing!
Maria xxx
Posted by: Maria | October 18, 2012 at 12:55 PM
Oh Selina damn you, you always look so good!
Posted by: daisychain | October 18, 2012 at 03:55 PM
you look stunning as usual! i wish i could do my hair the same as you but i don't have the skills haha! i am so so tempted to get this dress because it's absolutely up my street but i'm just a bit worried because of the shoulder thing, that i mentioned last time, i'm a ten but i guess i have fairly broad shoulders and last time i ordered the debbie dress in a medium it still felt soo tight across the top and i'm worried to pull the stitching because if it still isn't comfortable i won't be able to return it. but i think a large would be silly on my body. ohh decisions! anyway sorry for rambling, great post and it sounds like you had an awesome weekend! xxx
Posted by: hannah | October 18, 2012 at 04:25 PM
Sounds like a fun weekend. Your hair and dress both look amazing!
Posted by: Style Eyes | October 18, 2012 at 08:30 PM
You look so amazing! You are working that dress! I love your straightener, by the way. It's so pretty and pink!
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Posted by: Camille | October 19, 2012 at 02:42 AM
You look stunning, that's dress is lovely.
I love the pink on the straighteners and I find it easier to curl with straighteners most of the time.
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Posted by: Kelly | October 19, 2012 at 10:18 AM
You look gorgeous!!!
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Posted by: Miss drifted Snow White | October 19, 2012 at 05:40 PM
Just stumbled across your blog and love it! You've got some major style and love your hair :) x
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Posted by: Lucy | October 19, 2012 at 10:18 PM
Love the dress. Gorgeous hair!
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Posted by: Pub crawl london | January 03, 2013 at 05:08 AM
This mini hair curling is so convenient, I can take it to anywhere for beauty.you can also beautify wherever.
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Posted by: men styles | January 18, 2013 at 09:28 AM
You look great! Those curls made you look so young! It must be hard keeping the limo ride a surprise. You must have felt so excited to break the news! I guess everyone was so pleased and happy with the surprise.
Posted by: James Perkins | February 15, 2013 at 08:36 PM
i think you like off-shoulder dress. I have read your blogs for months and i think off-shoulder go along with you.
Posted by: hair salons | February 27, 2013 at 02:34 AM
love the way you dress. it is simple. it makes you become friendly
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