Lily Charmed- Stag Necklace Review

A little while back the lovely Jessica from Lily Charmed contacted us and asked us if we'd like to review one of their pieces of jewellery! After taking a tour through all of their jewellery and much debating (and sending links to our mum's for a second opinion) we chose the beautiful Sterling Silver Stag Necklace!

This necklace is made of sterling silver and can have a polished or matt satin finish, which is a beautiful quality and really has a wow factor. We love how different the necklace is from the ones you'd usually find! It definitely adds a glow to our outfits.

The price is good for such high quality jewellery and they have such a great range of on-trend and kitsch pieces- there is something for everyone to love. Even though some of the pieces are a little pricey, there are plenty of affordable necklaces, to treat yourself or a loved one with. 

The necklace is about 3cm by 1cm in size, which we didn't really notice when we ordered it so we were a little surprised when it arrived as it's a little small. But at the same time, the size makes it look more elegant, which is perfect for adding a personal touch to a smart outfit, particularly for an evening out. It's cute and classy and really gets compliments!

The packaging is so pretty! It's a simple white box with a blue ribbon wrapped around and inside the necklace rested in a card of white on blue which made it really stand out. It makes you feel a little bit special and would be absolutely perfect if you were sending this as a gift to someone!

We absolutely love our stag necklace. It's gorgeous and adds something special to what would be a normal outfit. We think this could easily be worn with any every-day outfit to spice things up or even for a night out!

We decided to create a little woodland-inspired lookbook to showcase it for you all! 

ALSO! We've got a little surprise for all of you!
 If you really like this necklace and want to buy something like it for CHRISTMAS!
Then you can type in the discount code 'EMBRACE' which will give you up to 10% off until December 15th, 2015!

Beauty questions of the day:

Which of their range of jewellery would you buy?
Are you more a necklace or bracelet kind of person? 

PS. We also loved the custard cream charms!  

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Confidence.

Light.

Happiness.

Love, 

Ayah & Kimmy xxx

PS. Lily Charmed sent us these products for review. All opinions are our own. 
PS. All photos in this post are taken by Ayah & Kimmy 

Autumn Bricks| Lookbook

There's a chill in the air and coursework deadlines are looming! It's time to get our study on and so we've gone for a simple hipster style outfit, perfect for a day of lectures. 

For this look we chose very muted tones (to suit the deep grey clouds at the moment!) that will draw the heat and keep a little warmer during the chilly days! You really can't go wrong with a dark outfit like this, it's really easy, especially if you're in a rush and running late for class!

The make up is simple, with a light cover of foundation, blusher and lipstick to add a bit of colour to a cold face! For the eyes we went with a little eyeliner, just on the top lid and a sweep of mascara on both lashes to make the eyes look wider and more alert (which they never are in a 9 am seminar).

Short hair can be difficult to work with but we wanted to show that you can still have fun with it! We divided the hair into a centre parting and did a Dutch braid on both sides. It's cute and great for keeping hair back on a windy day and leaves the hair really wavy afterwards!

Shirt: Next

Jumper: Primark

Shoes: Select

Ring: LucyQ

This is such an easy look, comfortable and smart and so perfect for a day studying in the library or sitting in lectures.

Questions of the day:

What are you loving at the moment?

What nail colour is your go-to for Autumn?

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Hope you enjoyed this post, let us know your thoughts below!

Confidence.

Light.

Happiness.

Love, 

Ayah & Kimmy xxx

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PS. All photos in this post are taken by Ayah & Kimmy 

Storytellers: And The World Turns

The night is closing over us, gently, like a mother tucking her sleeping child into bed. The frosty breeze tickles our ears and whispers tales of where it's been and we listen in silence to it's stories, always ebbing and flowing, twisting and turning as it wraps itself around us and suddenly, as quickly as it came- it's gone.

Our cold hands lock together as we watch the stars waking; blinking their bright eyes and dancing in the inky blackness of the sky. The city below us moves in the sleepy way that cities do after dark. Bright lights move quickly along the streets of hard grey. The office blocks glow blue with the cold, harsh lights of after hours work and tiny dots of warm orange glow from windows.
Gradually they all fade away as people whisper goodnight, turn over and sleep.

We huddle together and watch our city, a place always bound by time, alarms and deadlines, as it closes it's eyes and sleeps. The rest of the world tiptoes by and blows a kiss our way.

Crickets play to us as the wind rustles through the dry leaves of the autumn trees above us. The creak of their branches is comforting, like a grandfather reading a story in a faded velvet armchair, a bowl of mint humbugs by his side. He smiles down at us with a kind, wizened look and reminds us softly that it's past our bedtime too. We don't belong in the dance of the night.

Time to go home.

Paint The Town Red

It's the first of October everyone! Summer went soooo fast, it's insane! But now it's time for autumn with bold warm colours, chunky knits and fierce outfits, it's an exciting season for fashion.

For this look we chose a simple short flowing red dress with a leather jacket to add a bit of a punchy casual element. We felt the chunky black heels made a nice addition to the outfit, giving what is quite a simple dress a bit of a kick and really adds a bit of power to the look. 

For the make up we went with a dark metallic smokey eye with a statement eye-liner and a simple lip, this gives the look a really bold and grungy look but with a touch of class. 

We left the hair really simple, starting with a loose plait before moving to letting the hair down with a lot of volume!

Dress: boohoo

Leather jacket: Stradivarius

Boots: H&M

For quite a simple look we absolutely love it! Perfect for a day when you want to inject a little oomph into your walk and feel a little powerful as you strut down the street.

Questions of the day:

How do you transition into an Autumn wardrobe?

What makes you feel most powerful?

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Confidence.

Light.

Happiness.

Love, 

Ayah & Kimmy xxx

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PS. All photos in this post are taken by Ayah & Kimmy 

Autumn Playlist '15

Summer has come to an end! It's time to listen to chill music, drink some hot cocoa, study

and of course do a lot of blogging! To celebrate the first day of the new season we've put together a list of our current favourite songs for any mood you might be in! 

Brand New- Ben Rector

Wildfire- Seafret

Reality- Lost Frequencies feat Janieck Devy

Disarm- Ben Rector
Feel Again- One Republic
Bittersweet- ARCHIS
Wildest Dreams- Taylor Swift
Agape- Bear's Den
Call Me In The Afternoon- Half Moon Run
Fight Song- Rachel Platten

Remember! You can find our Autumn playlist here on youtube!

QOTD: 

What is your song of the moment? 

What are you most looking forward to about Autumn??

Confidence.

Light.

Happiness.

Love, 

Ayah & Kimmy xxx

PS. This post is not sponsored in any way, shape or form.

PS. All photos in this post are taken by Ayah & Kimmy 

University| How to Survive Freshers Week!

We're just going into our second year of study at University and while we've been getting ready for the looooong journey back, we've had a little think about the stuff we really wanted to know before coming to University. Here's a few things that we wish someone had told us and some thing we've had to learn along the way to get you started on your next adventure!

1) Be confident- There is nothing to be shy or insecure about, you made it into uni and you're a lovely person (we know this because you follow Embrace The Light... kidding... maybe...) You're getting a chance to start over, a new home, new friends, and a whole independent lifestyle. Be confident in your own skin.

2) Be Sociable- this is definitely our most important tip! Remember, the best week where you can make a TON of friends is during freshers week; nobody knows anyone! You've probably been told it before but everyone is in the same boat- they're away from home, they have to learn to use a washing machine and they are desperate to make new friends. Don't stress too much- you will. Spend time with your flatmates, do things you enjoy together, walk home with your course mates, invite people out for coffee.

3) Keep your memories of the past in the past- Don't talk too much about your past life and friends and how much you loved it! Because the truth is, the people you meet will want to get to know you and your personality. It may make things more difficult it you are constantly talking about how awesome your friends back home are.

4) But do keep in touch- Try to find a good balance, it may not seem it now when surrounded by your BFFL's but it is hard to keep in touch! Particulalry when you're at uni and you have to spend time developing new friendships as well as studying and trying to live independently! It may be every week, or every month or even whole semesters between catch ups- find out what works best for you.

4) Go to the Activities& Sports Fair! And join some societies! Maybe have an idea in mind of things you want to do or you'd find helpful, but be open minded and sign up to more than you intend to join- then if you don't join just ask to be dropped off the mailing list! Simple. These provide so many opportunities for growth and for friendship. 

5) Know your Limits- Peer pressure can feel awful, even if it's not specifically said or done, it can feel like you have to join in with things or you'll miss out. We'd say, don't do things you don't want to do- you can find other interests to share- keep your own unique identity. If you don't feel comfortable drinking or don't then just be open from the beginning, you might be suprised at how respectful most uni students are! You can always substitute alcohol for a soft drink! Or if you do want to drink go for a mixer and just a little alcohol. 

6) Watch out for your drinks- people might spike ... Don't fully trust people in your first week!  In fact, remember this for every night out ever! Don't leave your drink alone in a club (if you do, don't drink it, bin that thing, it's not worth the risk). If you're carrying a drink on the dance floor keep an eye on it and look out for your friends too! 

7) It's okay not to feel okay- When you feel down find ways to cope. Whether that's ringing your mum/boyfriend/friend or knocking on a flatmates door and having a bit of a cry, or turning the music up and dancing like crazy- find things that cheer you up and the people who will be there for you. One of the sweetest memories I have of first year was me and my flatmate having a sniffle over cups of tea when we were feeling really down. 

8) Buy tissues- because when fresher's flu hits- it hits baaaad. I was fine for the first few weeks and then I got hit with the flu train and all the cold relief in the local corner shop had sold out! You'll need tissues!

9) Buy some good bedding- You may be blessed with amazing halls as a first year but for most it can get a little chilly. Take some snug blankets, warm pyjamas and an abundance of bright, cute pillows to decorate! It may seem simple but having a cuddly bed will be such a relief at the end of a long day of registration and is really welcoming for your flatmates and friends!

10) Have fun! Really get to know your flat, find the best cafes and explore the city, watch stupid films at three in the morning, read a book in the living room or bond over music. University is an amazing experience and though it may be tough at times, it is so much fun and you meet some of the best people there.

~Remember, time will go by really quickly! Make the most out of it~

Hope you enjoyed reading this post! 

QOTD: 

What is the one thing you loved most/looking forward to about your first year at uni?
Any questions about university? Comment below and we'll answer them!

Confidence.

Light.

Happiness.

Love, 

Ayah & Kimmy xxx

PS. This post is not sponsored in any way, shape or form.

PS. All photos in this post are taken by Ayah & Kimmy 

Vintage 1940s Inspired Lookbook

While raiding Ayah's wardrobe, we found this cute little denim tea-dress, and we were inspired to do a 1940's style lookbook.

To achieve this style, we curled the hair and pinned it slightly back. For makeup we went for a winged eyeliner, whilst keeping the rest quite classic with a pink lip.
The gloves were an impulsive addition, we wanted to add a little bit of class (and let's be honest, it's just fun to wear long gloves!). We decided on simple black flat shoes because we couldn't find a heel to suit the look!

Dress: Forever21

Gloves: An independent store

This photoshoot was so much fun to do! It involved a lot of trotting back and forth as we tried to get good 'natural' action shots, as well as ignoring the strange looks we got from people driving past!

As we said, it's only a Vintage Inspired look, so forgive us for a bit of poetic licence in our historical accuracy!

Questions of the day:

Do you like to channel a little vintage into your everyday look?

What's your favourite era of fashion?

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Confidence.

Light.

Happiness.

Love, 

Ayah & Kimmy xxx

PS. This post is not sponsored in any way, shape or form.
PS. All photos in this post are taken by Ayah & Kimmy