Author: Fashion Rootle

School is out for the Christmas holidays in about a week and if like me, you have 1; left it to the last minute and 2; have to purchase a gift for the lovely person that teaches your child then here are some ideas to get you thinking. I have gone for under £10 as £5 is almost impossible to find anything decent unless 5 packs of mince pies is your thing. She has 2 teaching assistants so they will also get gifts. It is exhausting work and they deserve a little something to say Thank You.

Descriptions below;
Top Left; Accessorize Carly Vintage Earrings £8
Top Right; Zara Link Bracelet with Medallion £9.99
Middle left; DECIEM Salicylic Acid Masque £9.90
Middle middle; New Look Mustard Cable Flip Top Gloves £7.99
Middle right; H&M Home Porcelain Tiger Print Cup £3.99
Bottom left; Oliver Bonas Paola Pink Coin Purse £9.50
Bottom middle; Burts Bees Honey Pot Gift Set £ 4.89
Bottom right; Hotel Chocolat Simply Thanks Box £8

Happy Gift Finding…

A couple of years have come around quickly since their last pop up in London Town, and they are back with an even larger space and a lot more to show us, this time located in Covent Garden.

I went on over after I dropped the boy at school and I was welcomed in by a doorman, walking in you immediately get an overload of florals with red and pink prettiness from top to bottom even the wallpaper was covered. Funnily enough they were on Floral St, so the designer gets a gold star for paying attention.

The first thing I did was do a loop of the space so I know what I am dealing with, and I notice a few new products, I wanted them all but I must gain some self control. I asked one of the pink boiler suit wearing glossier girls if they recommend anything and she tells me about Futuredew which comes in a 30ml bottle. You put it on before and after your make up, It apparently lasts for 12 hours and gives you an illuminating finish, SOLD!

I ask for a concealer I have ran out of and the Future dew which came to £38 and then you have a flashback to your well behaved bank balance and proceed with the transaction.

If life gives you translucent skin that doesn’t cost the earth you grab it with both un-manicured hands and leave the vicinity sharply, so I did just that!.

Glossier is at 13 Floral St, Covent Garden until February 9th.
You are welcome!

Aesop Blue Chamomile Facial Hydrating Mask £37

This mask is of clear gel consistency and it is one of my favourite masks. It’s a refreshing change to the clay masks I tend to go for. You put a thin layer on and leave it on for 30minutes. You might forget it’s still on your face because it’s so light so set that timer to wash it off.

I’m impressed with the results there is a noticeable difference of bright dewy skin. This is particularly great if you have a night out looming and put it on just whilst getting ready – your skin will shine. The bottle comes in a good size that will last months.

Fashion Rootle Rating 9/10

Who else is watching Big Little Lies series 2?

Relax, I won’t spoil it for you.

Zoe Kravitz and her ridiculously cool style without even trying is getting my attention. The girl is hot, everything and anything she wears instantly becomes WOW.

I love the way she plays with her look, sometimes girl next door, sometimes grunge, sometimes chic, sometimes bloody YIKES too hot to handle. Also let’s not forget the hair styles, short, long, black, white she looks good in every damn thing. Zoe, we see you, we salute you.

Can a dress go viral? the answer is yes and it has. The £40 Zara dress pictured above is EVERYWHERE! even Victoria Derbyshire the BBC presenter was spotted wearing it on the tele of all places. It even has its own instagram Hot4TheSpot started by stylist Faye Oakenfull.

I spotted 2 people wearing it as I was coming home from Zara and it’s a 5min walk, I have to admit I find this highly amusing that a dress can cause so much hysterics. I promise you if you look, really LOOK you will spot [ pardon the pun ] someone in the dress. It’s comfortable and easy to dress up with a blazer and strappy sandals. It suits old or young.

Usually you will cringe when you see someone wearing the same item as you, but for this, there is an exception – you happen to be in the polka dot dress club.

Own it. Click on the shop tab and then the dress to be taken straight into Zara ( UK )

Glossier Moisturizing Moon Mask – £18

This is completely different to the charcoal mask I reviewed last week. If you have dry skin like mine especially in the winter months, this is a wonderful mask to use. The first time I purchased this was when Glossier had a pop up in London some time ago. The lady shared with me that I could put a thin layer on and sleep in it and I have been doing just that. But you can use it like a regular mask so lay it on your face like the lady in this tub and leave on for 20mins.

It leaves your face so dewy and well moisturised. My skin is nourished and dry no more. Glossier does not lie when it says it is hydrating, and comforting. It doesn’t have a strong scent and no tightening feeling. I recommend this product especially if you have dry skin. It should be a staple in your bathroom cabinet.

Fashion Rootle Rating 9/10

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VB has a You Tube channel and Fashion Rootle lives for it. After an amazing show at London Fashion Week last month, episode one has been uploaded at 6mins long and it is great to see the run up to the show and processes involved.

Mulberry vintage bag

Mackintosh coat

Tom Ford sunglasses

Beauty Review of the Week – Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Mask at £17.

It is a bit steep for a mask but it comes in a good sized glass jar and will last ages. I am really impressed, it is quite thick to apply but once it is on, it dries quickly and gets to work fast, and you feel a sense of tightening.

I leave it on for about 10 mins and then wash it off with a soaked face cloth flannel. This is the pampering of masks, it is to be applied when you have some time in the evening, don’t rush it. My face always feels really clean. I have dry skin so always follow with a moisturiser before bed.

Fashion Rootle Rating 10/10

With the leopard print trend in full swing, I own one leopard print dress, and it’s not a proper dress it’s one of those flimsy maxi dresses that H&M have in their basic section I bought a while ago.

When a trend comes and bites you in the face like the leopard print, it is everywhere! It is a hard print to pull off, you don’t want to end up looking cheap, or even worse like Pat Butcher from Eastenders. The print speaks volumes, it’s ‘hey I’m here, and I’m coming to get ya’ or ‘ move out of my way, I’m coming through’. It’s bolshy, it’s confidence, it’s fierce.

There are only a few people that can pull off a full leopard print outfit;

Debbie harry,

Kendal Jenner, in her slip and jacket teamed with black boots.

or Lady Gaga rocking a Gareth Pugh with exaggerated shoulders, arms, everything.

Not sure we are not cool enough to pull this off so aim for a touch of leopard print. A scarf, or some ankle boots. Go further and get a maxi dress like the one in the shop section from Zara or team a shirt with some skinny jeans. Grrrrrrr…

Who else is getting fed up with wearing white trainers with everything? I have practically worn them from spring, with almost all my outfits, including the pretty dresses.

The trend was wonderful but it’s time to hang up the trainers and go back to wearing shoes. I’ve actually slightly got accustomed to the comfort so much that I wore my ankle boots to work and my god I’ve forgotten how to walk.

People now wear trainers/sneakers more for fashion than doing sport, fashionista’s were rocking their Stan Smiths with their Stella dresses, or those platform 90’s block trainers that the youth are wearing with their crop tops.

I wore trainers as a last option until this year where it’s now been a go to for my entire wardrobe.

It’s going to be difficult to transition back to shoes but I feel it’s time.

I am one of those people who for some reason has never been a big water drinker. I’m not really a fan of fizzy drinks or fruit juice, I am just obsessed with tea and coffee. However, eventually your body will cry out from the pressures of the lack of water. I usually have 500ml a day on average – and decided with my aching joints and fatigue I needed to change.

Did you know;  Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body needs water to work properly. For example, your body uses water to maintain its temperature, remove waste, and lubricate your joints.

I started drinking 500ml more a day, and I didn’t particularly notice much difference, after a week I increased it to 1.5litres and day and noticed a significant difference to my overall health. I started substituting my caffeine drinks to water, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to hit my target. I felt like superwoman. I was less cranky, I woke up with alot more energy, it was quite shocking that for all these years I woke up so sluggish and instantly went for a coffee. I started placing a bottle of water or glass on my beside table to up my target, I know, obsessed.

Get on the water people…preferably in a reusable.