The Style Cheapskate: October 2014

CANDY BLOOM

The beautiful thing about fashion is that you can combine random pieces in your wardrobe to create a very new looking outfit. So, today I paired this blush pink top I've owned for a long time with a bright colourful skirt and blush sandals. I needed to tone down the look with a plain top as the skirt is quite busy. Came across the 'cowrie-inspired' necklace recently and the cheapskate in me leapt for joy..Too cute. I love a good bargain.

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YELLOW VS PURPLE

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Hi guys. Another makeup post has been long overdue. I really like the combination of bright yellow eyes and purple lips.Very playful. This is the first look I created with the MAC Heroine lipstick. Been wanting to purchase it for a while and I'm glad I did. No regrets.

The eyes were mostly achieved using the yellow shades from the House of Tara Margaret Ekpo eyeshadow palette and the Absolute Eighteen Colour Paparazzi palette. My outer-V was the black shade also from the Absolute palette and transition/lower lash line colour was the brown shade from the Sleek Storm palette. Gold Tear duct colour is also from the Sleek Storm palette.

My advice for today: Don't be afraid to play with colours. Come out of your comfort zone and explore. Remember you can get any of these products on BeautyBoon or BeautyKink . See more photos and products used below:

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WILD PRINT

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Prints, prints, prints! The leopard print never goes out of style. I've had this blouse for so long that I don't even remember how i acquired it. For this look, 1 paired it with black crop trousers and a black blazer (hardly wore the blazer throughout the shoot though). No extra accessories except my blue quilt handbag and the faux snakeskin shoes. P.S- I love my tight Brandy/box braids.

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DENIM ON FUSCHIA

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Its the mid week again. Yayy! Today's look is something I've had in my head for a while. Pink is one of my favourite colours and this little peplum dress is one of those untouchable items in my wardrobe. I hardly wear it so I decided to do a post on it today. I'm crazy about this cute sleeveless denim jacket I purchased recently. Its such a major fashion staple in my wardrobe and it gives this outfit an edgy look. Completed the look with a hot pair of purple wedges. This should be nice for an evening/night out on the town.

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COLOUR FRENZY!

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Hey guys! Trust you're all looking forward to the weekend even after a loong holiday. Lol.

Today's post is one of my favorites till date. This jumpsuit was a gift from my mum and i really really adore the colours. I've tried searching for the exact thing online but didn't get much results. However, if you are in the US, you can check JCPenny where she purchased it. And for those of you in Naija, I have some Jumia links below as they share some similarities with the one I'm wearing. Pairing it with this electric blue blazer made it even brighter and the entire outfit combination has an 80's vibe to it. Its a great outfit for a day out with friends.

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OLIVE GREEN VS ORANGE

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I'm thoroughly excited about today's post. Since i promised to be bringing more makeup posts, my fingers have been itching to just keep inventing different looks and I combine colours i think would really look good. This is an olive green smokey eye and bright orange lips. I love love love this orange lipstick i purchased sometime ago. I did a very thin eyeliner which looks almost invincible. By the way, I'm extremely proud of my photography skills in this post. For everyone in Nigeria, you can find majority of the products i use on BeautyKink or BeautyBoon.

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