Beauty Tuesday: Smile Brilliant

I have been thinking of sharing a few more of my favourite beauty products with you all as it's something i have a big love for.
When i'm not shopping for shoes or clothes i can often be found in the wonderful isles of colour and enhancement (lol). Yep makeup and potions and creams are my secret thing.
So i thought maybe i could start sharing some of my new (or old) found favourites with you.
There probably won't be any tutorials because i am actually useless at application! But that doesn't stop me appreciating a great new eye cream/nail colour/ fabulous lipstick.
This week i wanted to start with Smile Brilliant the teeth whitening product.
Now, i have a strong disdain for my teeth. They're wonky and a bit off colour and it just isn't the perfect smile i would love, plus i hate how when i smile with a big toothy grin my face wrinkles up like nobodys business..eek(pass my the wrinkle cream, stat!)
But when Smile Brillant offered me some custom fitted trays i thought it was a sign from the tooth fairy that, hey, i should give this a go. And that i did.

After doing the plasticiney (technical term there,lol) moulding trays and sending them back to the US (which fyi, was very cheap to do .. think it was about £3.00)

Promptly a two weeks later my very own personalised trays arrived.And so i set to get whitening.
The kit comes with a very clear step by step process that is fool proof (thankfully,i can be terribly at these things)
They recommend to leave the trays and whitening agent in for as little as half an hour upwards.
I left mine in for half an hour as was a little apprehensive as to how sensitive it would make my teeth after the treatment, but i can safely report my teeth were absolutely fine afterwards with no additional sensitivity.
The outcome was whiter teeth by a a shade or two. My next step is to leave them in for longer, as this can only be more beneficial and i think would like me with super pearly white teeth.

Have you ever used a teeth whitening process? 

How did you get on?

The service and the product of Smile Brilliant were all exceptional and i will definitely be using them again for more teeth whitening products.

Next Tuesday i hope to share with you my first experience of the Chanel counter...
All i'll say is,
Oh my word!
wow.

Shoetober: Lotus Choices #Giveaway

I mentioned before that i have worked with Lotus for a year now and each pair of shoes i receive from them never lets me down.
Built to last but with the added benefit of inbuilt comfort, they are always my shoe brand of choice.
If i know i'm going to be on my feet all day or doing lots of walking it's always one of my Lotus pairs i turn to.
So with the rather generous £100 Gift card up for grabs (Such a shame i can't enter my own competition ;)) I thought i would share some of my favourites to help and inspire!

The Ankle Boots

Left :Lotus-kaylah-black-suede-ankle-boots

Right: Lotus-jodie-black-leather-ankle-boots-

An item every girl needs in their shoe armoury; The easy-going black ankle boot. Goes with jeans and dresses, easy to wear and comfy. 

But..

Buckles or studs? 

This is the question. 

The Stylish Flats

Left: Lotus-neo-bordeaux-leather-slip-on-loafers

Right: Lotus-tempo-red-suede-glitter-ballerina-shoes

As much as i love me some heels, flats play a huge part of my shoe collection. But flats are no longer the frumpy or boring choice of footwear.

With masculine styles such as the brogue or loafer everywhere this winter, its a great addition for all shoe lovers. Wear with chino's, jeans or skirts and you'll be on to winner.

As for the reds.. well such a timeless colour and shape with the slightly square elegant toe. 

These would work well for you in any season.

 The Knee High Riding Boot

Left:Lotus-chill-black-leather-knee-high-boots

Right: Naturalizer-shoes-macnair-black-leather-knee-high-boots

The knee high boot. Currently on the top of my shoe shopping list!!!

I have been on the look out for weeks for the perfect high leg-knee-high black flat boot.

Perfect with leggings and a tunic for easy day wear, or skinny jeans and your woolly sweaters.

Equally great with dresses or skirts too. 

Last year was very much all about the biker boot, but this winter see's the return of the higher leg boot, which i actually find more flattering as they hit you at a slimmer part of your leg rather than the calf.

My absolute favourites (and trust me i have done weeks of research, scouring all sorts of sites!!) are definitely the Lotus Chill black boot (left), the rounded tops and lace back detail make these the perfect boot! Swoon!!! These are on my MUST BUY list

 The Statement Shoe 

(what i also like to call; the Wild card in the shoe game;)

Left: Lotus-crew-blue-suede-shoe-boots

Right: Lotus-claudia-pewter-pearlised-ankle-boots

And lastly the wild card, the pair of shoes you turn too to carry your outfit from meh to WOW! 

I love me a good statement shoe. 

My favourites are a pair of blue suede shoes even Elvis would be proud of and these beautiufl pewter heeled boots. The metalic heeled boots could not be more on trend for a/w, celebs such as Rosie Huntington Whiteley and Sienna Miller all sporting the luxe look of a pewter boot. 

Plus How perfect for christmas!! 

Don't forget you could win a very amazing £100 to spend on any of these beauties or your own choice!

Tell me, what would you buy if you won?

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Great Dresses with great Plains (Passion 4Fashion Linkup!)

 When Great Plains' new a/w Look Book landed through my door i sat and read it front to back and then again, making mental notes of all the beautiful things i wanted to buy for the coming winter.
There's just something so wonderful about Great Plains Dresses, i love them. They are like the effortlessly stylish dress that every girl wants. Some casual, some dressy... a collection every girl would want (well i sure know i do!)
I instantly fell for this grey sweet dress. The innocent cut, the interesting neckline and the soft brushed cotton fabric. The perfect winter dress! I imagined it with big chunky bright coats, boots and tights and maybe even a little light long sleeve layer underneath.
But mother nature decided that she wasn't going to give me crisp cool days to wear my new dress. So i thought, screw waiting for winter i'm gunna wear my beautiful dress right now! And so i went about dressing it for in-betweeny weather like this...

 I paired it with some snakeskin effect heels a pop of raspberry with the clutch and lips and some fancy pants earings, and i felt like a lady!
I'm still very excited for tights and a nice bright coat with it..watch this space (Mother Nature willing that is)

Just a quick note, i am flying solo at the moment with Passion 4 fashion.. my lovely co-host Lena is taking some well deserved time out whilst she has some amazing things going on IRL.
If you would like to guest co-host with me one week, drop me an email:
rachelturone(at)gmail(dot)com

Ps Don't forget its SHOETOBER here on RTH and Lotus are kindly giving away £100 coucher to one reader this week! check it out and enter here

Fashion is for everyone. 

Whether you're single in the city or a stay at home mum from the country...

we all have a passion for fashion!

Every Friday Lena & I will be co-hosting a fashion free-for-all linkup!

Anything fashion goes!

Link up your outfit posts, a fashion recap, a fashion wishlist, get your kids or hubby in on the fun... if you've got a passion for fashion, this is the place to be!

Celebrate your style with us every Friday!

We'll be pinning our favourite looks to our Passion for Fashion boards on Pinterest!

You can find the board HERE 

Follow both hosts Lena and  Me so we can come visit you!

If you could link back to us via text link or button and help spread the 

Passion For Fashion word.

Then go visit, blog hop, follow and comment on all the fabulous ladies you are meeting!

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Welcome to SHOETOBER (shoe #giveaway)

Welcome to SHOETOBER people, the month that i am officially making all about shoes!

As you all already know i love shoes of all shapes and styles, from flats to sky scrapper heels. Gimme a pretty shoe and i will be your BFF forever.

So this month I have joined up with 4 fantastic Shoe specialists to bring you an amazing shoe giveaway for each week of October  Shoetober.

Are you ready fellow shoe lovers?

 So before i go on to today's Shoe Love, i just wanted to talk briefly about this coat.
After asking the question of pretty peachy pink or camel on Instagram (here) & on twitter here, the lovely social people answered. Lots of people said go for the pink, some said the camel. My heart said pink and fluffy, my sensible head said sensible camel.
Completely confused I turned to my dear hubby and with very good rationale we came to the conclusion that camel colour would be more practical for me and my wardrobe (i wear a lot of reds! which just wouldn't go with the peach)
I'm still totally longing for the coral peachy pink fluffy coat (it was SO pretty!!) but i am super pleased with my new camel coat also. The quality is fantastic and the fit is lovely. I can see me and this coat having a winter long love affair.... (unless i convince my hubby to buy me the pink peachy one too, then i may have to have the occasional fling with it ;)

Today i opted for a little Parisan- esque chic. Breton top, simple black skirt and some tan accessories in the shape of a great (rather large) bag and what shall be known from now on as the most-comfy-loafers-ever-ever (also known as The Neo Tan Leather Loafer from the lovely people at  Lotus Shoes , i just can't resist any shoe with my son's name in it!! can you blame me?)
before i move on to the shoe thing, 'cos it is Shoetober, I have to mention my problem with skater skirts. Does anyone else like the style of them, but dislike wearing them?  I don't know, i just feel like i could potentially expose myself at any point in it, bend over, gust of wind and Bam! Some innocent passer by gets an eye full.. I feel a little bit of a liability in a skater style skirt.. Anyone else? Just me maybe?

 Oh these shoes... they are exactly what i wanted from a tan loafer. I've worn them so much already and i am looking forward to wearing them with tights and dresses through the winter also. They are just great for throwing on for the school run,/shopping/lunch out or anything else where you just want a smart comfy shoe. Do you remember in the summer where i got a nasty infection from wearing in some new shoes? Since then my poor tootsies have been rather delicate when it comes to wearing in shoes and i have to wear new shoes in for short periods at a time, well prepared with plasters and spare shoes at all times.
Well Not with these loafers! uh -uh!! Lotus Shoes have made such a soft comfy shoe that even my delicate feet can wear them all day without hurting. And let me tell you, my tootsies are pleased as punch with this!
Want to win a pair of Lotus shoes like these or even a pair of your choice? Well my friends, you are in luck!

 Top & Camel boyfriend coat: Tesco (breton top from the girls section!)

Skirt: New Look

Golden Bib Necklace: Yosa

Neo Tan Loafer: c/o Lotus Shoes 

Bag: New Look via Asos

So with these lovely loafers in mind i now present the first giveaway of Shoetober to you!
The lovely people at Lotus Shoes (they really are lovely, i have been working with them for over a year now and they are the nicest people!) are offering 1 lucky winner a gift card to the value of £100!!!
Yep, you can grab yourself a pair like these, or maybe something like these totally awesome blue suede shoes (my new personal fave! aren't they gorgeous?!)
The choice is yours!
I'll be showing all my favourites in tomorrows post, but you can get entering right away!
Good Luck

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