Review: Very.co.uk & Love Label

Hi All!!

I was kindly contacted by Maria at Very the fashion website http://www.very.co.uk/ and she offered me the chance to order and review any item I wished (within a budget) from the popular site on my blog.

I ordered what I fancied straight away and was looking forward to receiving them quickly, however when my order did arrive Very had mixed my items up with another customer oops! My order was quickly replaced and here is what I ordered:


♥ Love Label Canyon Extreme Platform Heels ♥
£32

As soon as I saw these I knew they were meant to be mine. I have always wanted red heels but have never found any that I really liked. Like many I have admired the extreme platforms you see in shops such as Office, Topshop and River Island but I never had the confidence or determination to buy any because they just seem too high. Luckily these Love Label heels are easy to walk in even at 5inches!

I didn't know what to expect when my order arrived but to my surprise the heels are of the patent, shiny material then the matte look they appear on the website. However I was very happy with this but others may not be?! I think these heels are perfect to finish off a party outfit, even if its a plain black dress, no one will miss these babys!!! I was weary at first of wearing these heels out on thursday night (yes i've worn them already) but I have to say they are SO comfortable!

Take a look at what I wore on Thursday:

Top: Topshop

Bodycon Skirt: Primark

Belt: Primark

Heels: Very.co.uk

Here is a photo of them from my camera..

I also ordered...

♥ Love Label Lace Panel Bodysuit ♥
£18 in current sale

I haven't had the chance to wear it out yet but when I do I'll be sure to make an 'Outfit of the Night' post. I love the perfectly placed panels on this bodysuit and teamed with a cute lace bra to wear underneath and a bodycon skirt, skinny jeans or leggings it will make a sexy outfit.

All in all I am happy with my items and these are the first two items I have ever owned from the Love Label brand. I didn't realise this brand so many cute items.. I reckon I will be ordering some more items in the near future. *Thumbs Up*

Doma-Nikki...x

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Site of the Month: Alex Styles Photography

Hi All!

Website: Alex Styles Photography

http://www.alexstyles.co.uk/

So who remembers when I had this photoshoot for my 23rd birthday September 2009?

Wicked aren't they? Well these were taken by the talented photographer Alex Styles. He is a Wolverhampton based photographer with one of the cutest studios i've ever had the opportunity to be in. With a wide range of props, great facilities and also a very friendly character it's no wonder Alex is one of Wolverhampton's most popular photographers.

My photoshoot with him is what made me want to pursue modelling on a professional level. I enjoyed the shoot so much, Alex made me feel so comfortable and I was able to explore a range of styles and poses.

If you visit many peoples facebooks from Wolverhampton, it's not surprising that their default photo is an Alex Styles product!!! We just can't get enough of him :o)

I am naming his website as 'Site of the Month' because I love his work and would love to work with him again in the future. If anyone is local to him and thinking about getting some cool images whether it be for modelling, family portraits, products and soon enough weddings then don't hesitate! The website has just recently been revamped so I suggest you go take a peek..... oh yeah also.... my mother and I are featured on there hehe!!

You can also follow him on here: www.alexstyles.blogspot.com

Hope you liked!!
Doma-Nikki...x

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Trends: Ruffles & Frills

Hi All!!

So one of my beloved fashion bibles the one and only; Vogue are loving Ruffles and Frills at the moment and I think it's safe to say this trend is widely loved for Spring/Summer 2010.

Here are some of the ideas based around Ruffles & Frills that I am personally loving....

What are your opinions on this trend?
Love or Hate?


Doma-Nikki...x

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NEW!! West Midlands based Make-up Artist!

Hi All!!

So my mother, Jeni is now officially a qualified Make-Up Artist and Beauty Specialist.....

*CONGRATULATIONS MOMMY*

I had to make a post about it at some point right? haha! So i'm going to make a short but sweet post about what services she offers because you never know who may just be interested. As I have recently started modelling I worked with Jeni (mom) on a recent bridal shoot and she did do my make-up very well.. I was very proud of her professionalism and how well she maintained my look throughout the shoot. We haven't received images yet but I will be sure to post them here so you can have a peek.

Now here's a little about her business.....

"Enhancing what nature gave you"

About JRS:
Specialising in the following brands and packages....

• Airbase cosmetics
• Arbonne Cosmetics
• Wedding make-up Packages
• Hen Party Packages
• Facial Treatments
• WOW Treatment- War on Wrinkles

If you want a peek and her websit then just click here If your based in the West Midlands and are interested then feel free to contact he.. especially if you need a MUA for your wedding :D

Doma-Nikki...x

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Did You Miss Me?

Sorry I've been away so long. It pains me that I have neglected my baby, Spoiled Pretty, for so long. But as many of you know, I have a new baby that I'm preparing for. And his due date is approaching more quickly than I could have anticipated, so I've got a lot on my plate right now.

I'm going to do my best to keep this blog up to date. But if I fall off the writing wagon for a few days, try not to hold it against me...and stop back in a day or two for more reviews, news and giveaways.

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NEW: Video of the Week

Hi All!

I've decided from now on I'm going to post a video that I love; not only for the song but its video content and what fashion style it has.

This week:
Madonna: Human Nature (1995)

"Express yourself, don't repress yourself"

As one of my favourite Madonna songs I love everything about it and everything it stands for; plus the video is WICKED!!! The pvc, the bushy hair, the whip and the chihuahua..... oh me oh my I can't get enough!!

I think for the year 1995 this was quite risky to say the least, the sexual innuendos and the pvc.. but that what makes this video great! And the choreography is fantastic!

What are your thoughts?
Doma-Nikki...x

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New Shoes ♥

Hi All!!

These are my latest heels bought for me by the mother who reckons I 'deserved a treat for starting my new job' hehe!

The are from Miss Selfridges and at £15 in the sale I couldn't resist! Oh and yes I know new shoes on a table are supposed to be 'bad luck' but I don't believe in all that malarky haha!

Hope you liked!!
Doma-Nikki...x

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My fab leaving gift & outfit of the night

Hi All!!!!

So I left my job at the funeral directors last week and I am now back in the Recruitment industry (where i belong) as a Recruitment Administrator. It's a full time job, based in Birmingham and theres room for career progression which is what I really need in my life at the moment. I'm 23 years young and still living at home with the mother.... I need to get my own place so bad!! I need to learn to how to drive.. to be honest I just need to grow up haha :D

Well as a leaving gift the guys at the FD's gave me a River Island £15 voucher to which I bought this dress in the sale......

Dress: River Island
Heels: Bertie
Clutch: Topshop

This photo does it no justice but it is aztec designed bodycon with silver chains which hang across the shoulders. I decided to wear it out thursday night and got quite a few compliments on it. I was slightly worried that someone else would be wearing it also due to the sale only starting this week at my local River Island but luckily there wasn't!

Hope you liked!
Doma-Nikki....x

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Nailing It: OPI Funky Dunkey

I don't know what it is. But no matter how hot my nails are looking, I always have nail envy...especially when it comes to my colleague/next door office neighbor, Angela. Every other week, she shows up wearing some super hot color that gives my mani an inferiority complex.

Right now, I'm totally crushing on this grape shade (crushing - get it?) - from OPI's Shrek collection.

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Bath Time!!

Hi All!!

So the weather's getting increasingly warmer now, well apart from the rain we are having this week, and my cat Gizmo is constantly maulting EVERYWHERE! So I thought i'd give him a bath to get rid of the mess he calls a fur coat and well I shan't say anymore....

What I will say though is that he was however a very good kitty and stood still for me the whole time! How cute ♥


Hope you liked!!!
Doma-Nikki...x

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Katy Perry Chris Moyles: Wolverhampton Girls

Hi All

First off I would like to say:

Yes I am a Wolverhampton girl.... and proud ♥

I know this is a slightly delayed post and you may have already heard it, but I wanted to put it in my blog! Chris Moyles and the one and only stunning Katy Perry recorded a parody version of her new tune 'California Gurls'. Listen to it here, but the video is not the actual vid....

So what do you think?

I know their taking the mick but I find it very funny, and the area Low Hill she mentioned is right around the corner from my house haha.

Doma-Nikki...x

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Website Plug: Freakypug

Hi All

So a friend of mine Zara is setting up her own PR Company and I wanted to post a link to the website for you to have a looksy!

If your in a band and solo artist or know anyone who is in a band needing some exposure in the West Midlands. Or if you need a music studio to practise or record your tunes then visit the website or send a third party the link to Freakypug

Enjoy
Doma-Nikki...x

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Outfit of the Day

Hi All!!

So me and Richard went to his sister Dawns birthday meal last night which was bags of fun and I stuffed my face!!! I just thought i'd show you what I wore......

Top: Topshop

Jeggings: Topshop

Heels, belt & Bag: Primark

(click to enlarge)

Heres a close up of my new heels, £12 in the sale at Primark...

And Richard was channeling a lil geek chic also...

Hope you liked
Doma-Nikki....x

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Wall Letters For My Son's Nursery

Not at all beauty related, but...

A few weeks ago, I ordered custom hanging wall letters for my son's nursery. They just came in the mail, and I can't get over how amazing they turned out! I bought them from Jarrett Creations on Etsy and they personalized them based on my color preferences, animal preferences (West's room is jungle/safari themed) and the design of my crib bedding set (I sent them a link to a picture).

If you have a little one (or one on the way) and you're in the market for wall letters, I highly recommend Jarrett Creations. Even personalized, each letter only cost $7. Great product, wonderful customer service and excellent price!

Okay, back to your regularly-scheduled beauty programming...

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Kim Kardashian To Release Second Fragrance In 2011

Yesterday, Kim Kardashian announced, via her blog, that she will release a new fragrance early next year.

I am so excited to tell you guys that my second fragrance will launch in February of 2011!!!!! I wanted to let you guys know here first so you can all share the excitement with me :)

I'm at the commercial shoot now and cannot wait to get all glammed up! Look at these amazing dresses I get to choose from!

I'll keep you guys updated on all my fragrance news here on my blog!

Above is a behind-the-scenes photo from the fragrance photo shoot. The theme was "Glamorous."

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Spoiled Pretty Is Makeup.com's Blog of the Week!

Spoiled Pretty is Makeup.com's Blog of the Week! Check out the rave review...

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Lindsay Lohan's Profane Nail Polish Shows Contempt for Court

A judge may have sentenced Lindsay Lohan to 90 days in jail followed by a 90 day stint in rehab, but it was the wild child - or rather her manicure - that had the last word(s).

What do you think of LiLo giving the judge the middle finger, on the down low? Should the court hold Lindsay, and her profane polish, in contempt? Or should they just be thankful her crazy ass actually showed up this time?

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Forever 21 Launches A Maternity Line

Well, it just figures. Now that I'm just about ready to pop, Forever 21 launches Love 21 Maternity. The small collection includes tanks, tunics, leggings, jeans and handbags - all for under $20. I'm tempted to add a few pieces to my mama-to-be wardrobe...but at this stage of the game, I fear I might go into labor before my order shows up on my doorstep.

Right now, Love 21 Maternity is only available at select Forever 21 stores in Alaska, California, Texas and Utah (kinda random, right?) and online at forever21.com/love21maternity.

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Cosmopoltan Blog Awards: Please vote!!!

Hi All!!

So Cosmopolitan Magazine is holding their first blog competition and I would really appreciate it if people voted for mine?

All you have to do is go here
1. choose the 'fashion & style' category
2. copy and paste my url link
3. type a short reason why you have nominated my blog

I would appreciate this so so soooooo much!!! Please vote!
Thank you ♥

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Outfit of the Night

Hi All!!!


My most recent Oufit of the Night.......

Bodysuit: Topshop

Skirt: Primark

Heels: Office

A lil close up of me... quite simple make-up and wavy hair....

Me and Jamie, my work colleague... who would have thought we work at a funeral directors hehe :)

Having said that, im leaving my job at the end of next week to go back into recruitment *YAY*
Doma-Nikki...x

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Stop... strike a pose!

Hi All!

So I promised you a lil look at the images from my Pin Up syle photoshoot and here they are, you can click them to enlarge...

As you can probably tell, i'm trying to get into modelling at the moment. I love being in front of the camera and thought why not?!! I'm no size 6 or 5ft8 but i have a passion for the industry and love potraying a style or image for photographic form. I unfortunately am not agency represented but you never know what the future holds ;) I have approached some local agencies with no luck of signing but that wont stop me from getting shoots on my own... paid or unpaid im enjoying it and thats the main thing.

This is not the only photoshoot i have taken part in, i've been doing this since April now!! Here's some other images....

Hope you liked!
Doma-Nikki....x

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Lancôme Définicils Precious Cells Mascara Giveaway!!!

Lancôme's latest mascara, Définicils Precious Cells, is now available exclusively at Nordstrom and Nordstrom.com. Définicils Precious Cells is the first mascara from Lancôme to regenerate the condition of lashes, all while delivering definition with lash by lash fullness. Lancôme’s newest ambassadress Julia Roberts is the face of the new mascara.

Définicils Precious Cells Mascara contains the nourishing apple lysate ingredient found in Lancôme's Absolue Precious Cells skincare collection, and boasts an entirely new creamy texture. Just as with the original best-selling Définicils, this formula not only defines lashes beautifully, but also creates a fuller lash look. A blend of five, triple-coated waxes delivers lash fullness from the lash root to tip. Additionally, the new Définicils Precious Cells Mascara formula glides on smoothly while enveloping lashes with conditioning agents. It’s also super-easy to remove, reducing the chance of lash loss.

It wouldn’t be a Lancôme mascara without an innovative, performance-driven brush and Définicils Precious Cells Mascara is no exception. The new multi-faceted brush was specifically developed to work with the creamier formula. The short bristles help deposit the formula in between the lashes, while the flexible, longer bristles allow for a clean application. In combination, the formula and brush deliver optimal lash by lash fullness.

Définicils Precious Cells Mascara is $29 and, as I mentioned before, is now exclusively available at Nordstrom. In August, you can find it at Lancôme counters nationwide and on lancome-usa.com.

But this week, you can score a tube for FREE! Yup…that's right. Lancôme is sending me a sample to try (I wonder how it compares to my favorite lash lengthener of all time, Lancôme Hypnose Drama) and another mascara to give away!!!

Enter to win by leaving a message in the comments section. Make sure to leave your email or another way for me to get in touch, just in case you're the lucky pretty woman!

Contest is open to U.S. and Canadian residents. The giveaway ends at noon (EST) on Friday, July 9, 2010. Good luck!

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Winner of the Avon Glazewear Lip Gloss Giveaway!

Congrats to yourshar0na - winner of the Avon Glazewear Lip Gloss Giveaway! She will receive a full set (16 shades) of America's best-selling lip gloss. Glazewear Lip Gloss delivers glossy high shine that feels light on your lips. Never tacky or sticky, the formula leaves lips feeling moist, with a silky-smooth, ultra comfortable wear.

Even if you didn't win, don't get discouraged. Just visit avon.com and snag your own...they're worth it! I really LOVE these glosses (my new fave shade is Rave) and they are super affordable at just $6 each. That's cheaper than most drugstore glosses, right?

Many thanks to Avon for introducing me to Glazewear and for sponsoring this giveaway. Stay tuned for Spoiled Pretty's next contest.

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HomeGoods, How Do I Love Thee?

HomeGoods, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways…

Since being introduced by my mom a few years ago, HomeGoods and I have grown quite close. HomeGoods has become one of my favorite retail destinations – especially since moving into my new house (movin' on up, Jeffersons style). Every room in my new abode has somehow been touched by HomeGoods – from the baskets I bought to organize my arsenal of beauty products to the artwork in my bathroom to the jungle-themed growth chart and bookends I bought for Westley's nursery.

Besides furniture and decorative home accents, Home Goods has some wonderful bath and body products. My favorites are from CST (Commonwealth Soap & Toiletries), a Massachusetts-based company that develops products for HomeGoods and its sisters, Marshalls and TJ Maxx. I've been crushing on this company for years, thanks to their high quality/reasonably priced beauty products. I've blogged about them before, but I recently discovered something new that warrants another mention.

A few weeks ago, my mom threw me a fabulous baby shower. We played some fun games, and one of the prizes was this soap set my mom found at HomeGoods. The soaps smelled so divine, I felt greedy for coveting a set of my own…especially considering the generous gifts my guests had given me. After the party ended and everyone went home, I was chatting with my mom about the soaps, and she admitted she kept a set for herself. Now, I was super jeal.

But I must have good kharma because, last weekend, Mom and I went to a random HomeGoods in New Jersey and found a set of the soaps. AND they were marked down to $3.50!

So if you're in a HomeGoods, TJ Maxx or Marshalls anytime soon, look for a round box of soaps that looks like the one pictured above. Though it's difficult to accurately describe the scent (I've never been great at that), I would say that it has a subtle, floral/powdery, feminine fragrance. Go get you some. You'll thank me later.

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Outfit of the Day

Hi All!

Here is a summer outfit from the weekend. I was on my way to a photoshoot which was a Pin Up girl theme. Watch out for upcoming posts with the images from the shoot :o)

Dress: Primark

Sandals: Primark

Bag: Primark

(Click photo to enlarge)

And this is how I painted my face.....

Hope you liked this!
Doma-Nikki.......x

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