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BEAUTY/ Benefit Air Patrol
As you know I’m all in on fashion/style posts and hardly ever do anything beauty, let alone a post on a single product. That’s how you know that I’m pretty into the new Benefit Air Patrol. I bought it 3 days after it launched as an impulse purchase when I was buying some more of my fave Roller Lash mascara (which was £10 off on special offer, score!) so I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks now
I always like the #benefit packaging as they really commit to the product name; I’m totally digging the wing tip top and muted grey airline colours. The top makes it really easy to find in my make up bag as well.Benefit advertise this as a BB cream eyelid primer that “helps protect your delicate eyelids against sun, smoke and pollutants” and adjusts to you natural skin tone…tall order right? There’s also this unique Cushion Calm tip that’s meant to be “softer than your pinkie” *
It is indeed as soft as blending in with you finger, in fact its even better because you don’t get the liquid on your hands. As it was described to me when I bought it, it’s almost like massaging your eyes awake in the morning! Another fab feature is the click release at the bottom- click right for the amount you need (it says one click per eye which is about right) but if too much comes out, we’ve all done it when we’re starting a new product haven’t we, simply click right and it gets sucked back in…I mean, how fab??I’ve used it on my under eyes as well as on the lids (I’m not sure you’re supposed to but hey) and found that it blends in really well to my pale-ish skin tone and creates a really nice base. For the first week I just used this with a little eyeliner and mascara and it looked really good, no eye bags! Particularly great as I haven’t been sleeping well lately. For the last week I’ve applied shadow and a tiny bit of concealer to the corners of my under eyes and it stayed put alllllll day which doesn’t usually happen (re-dressing eyeliner that’s slid under your eyes by midday is not cute).
Verdict: impulse purchases can pay off, and this is definitely my new go to
*quotes taken from Benefit website, correct at September 2015
I’d really like to hear anyone else’s experiences with trying this out too, so tweet/comment and let me know
Stay Stylish
J 😘xx
I: @thisisjennychat
Depop: @iamjennychat
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FASHION/ LOTD
Now I have a job again I’ve been experimenting with work outfits that suit both the business environment I’m working in and my fashion-ey side. So I’ve started with garment shape – cigarette trousers and a silky fit tee, which was kindly sent for me to try out courtesy of new fashion brand LOTD in celebration of their collaboration with #towie fashionista Ferne McCann.I’ve had the top for a few weeks – my original intention was to style it with the matching shorts when I was on holiday but they didn’t arrive in time…But I think this worked just as well in a different way
For once the sunnies aren’t meant to be part of the outfit – I’d been at #LadbrokesLadiesDay until really late the day before and wasn’t feeling the best when I got up, I wasn’t wearing make up and basically didn’t want to scare anyone!These trousers are a really comfy crepe and an absolute bargain at £12 (that’s full price!) I’m glad I bought them in camel too. I probably wouldn’t have worn these as part of office attire as they’re a bit delicate, but I’ve hardly bought any work stuff as yet so have been cobbling outfits together. In my opinion – if it’s monochrome, it’s fine by me!
Top LOTD by Ferne/ Trousers Pretty Little Thing/ Shoes New Look/ Sunnies Cherry Diva
Feel free to share your workwear essentials with me in the comments or on social media too!
Stay Stylish
J 😘xx
I: @thisisjennychat
Depop: @iamjennychat
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Say Whaaat…?? NO Shame in my Game
Over the weekend I had a slightly uncomfortable encounter. It started with deciding to try out my new extreme ripped jeans (not the ones in this pic, you’ll see them another time) to be brave and push my boundaries. However whilst I was wearing them…first, an older lady looked at me quizzically and started muttering unfavourable comments under her breath as she walked next to me. Shortly after, another girl who looked about my age but was a different dress size to me proceeded to give me the most obvious look of disgusted contempt I’ve ever seen as she walked past.Both of these women’s reactions initially made me really cross – fair enough if they don’t like what I’m wearing, but did my outfit REALLY warrant such an overtly negative reaction? Nothing was hanging out that shouldn’t have been so it was a perfectly acceptable daytime look. So what if they wouldn’t have worn it; I wasn’t exactly crazy about their outfits either but they didn’t see me openly judging them!
After I cooled down and had a bit more of a think about it; I decided I felt more pity than anger for these women. When I wear clothes I have fun- I enjoy trying different styles and looking for inspiration around me. I don’t profess to always get if right but I do make sure I feel good in what I’m wearing whenever I step outside the house. I suspect these women felt the need to judge because they saw me as different and maybe a bit braver than they would ever hope to be themselves. They’re the ones who are missing out on the experience of trying something new and realising how good it can feel when that works out and you look great. More to the point, women should support each other, not tear away at each other’s sense of self for no discernible reason. That’s never okay.
And that is why I stand by this quote 100%
I’ll forever wear what I want and, as long as I’m happy with that, that’s all I care about.
Jacket In the Style/ Jeggings Miss Pap/ Fedora New Look/ Shoe Boots Primark
Stay Stylish (and Supportive!)
J 😘xx
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FASHION/ Celeb Style Round Up
I’m so glad I was right last week when I predicted Fashion Week month would throw up some ultra fab #celebstyle – so far I’ve been beside myself with #NYFW and #LFW is looking pretty spectacular already.
NYC be Jumpin’
Serious – how HOT HAWT HAUTE are these women though?!?! The perfect combo over covered in with a hint of boob, and I’d forgotten how much I adored navy for this time of year. I’m definitely pining to go back to NYC now…steal Kloe’s style in this beaut Top Shop number.
Dark, but not Moody
That said, these gals do look a little bit moody! I think it’s more of a “we’re looking good and we damn well know it” face actually. I adore a bit of classic Fashion Week black (hence why I did head to toe black at the last LFW). Awesome looks ladies!
Wrapping up for Aurumn
It’s time for transitional dressing…but since the weather has been ridiculous lately it’s either a dark palette of summer cool a la Mollie, or button up cosy like Mylene. I’d totally wear both of these – this Quiz blazer will help any sassy black look pop like Ms King, Mylene’s cape is from her own #Littlewoods collection here.Working that FRow
Ridiculously simple yet chic and beautiful looks from these former #towie beauties, absolutely perfect for #LFW great muted tones and shapes of each piece. ADORE. I’ve found a great copy of Sam’s dress by Boohoo and these culottes by Pretty Little Thing (which I own; stay tuned for a potential rip off look) will help replicate Lucy’s outfit.
Jenner Watch
What’s fashion week without one now right? Kylie just had fun with fashion and will try everything which is the part of style that I enjoy most. In one week she’s done ghetto-preppy with those fabulous Gold Nike Air Max, cute lil white skater and cheeky cut out top complete with exposed bra. Moving on to sexy-ethereal mermaid (which can be created using the cute Boohoo coord) and finishing with ultra chic all black black cool n oversized Vera Wang…boom.Thanks for reading, don’t forget to catch up with my latest style post here as well.
Stay Stylish
J 😘xx
I: @thisisjennychat
Depop: @iamjennychat
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Fashion, Food and Fun/ I See Girls
I always enjoy it when I get to do a post that includes all three of my passions! And this one about my VIP trip to #LadbrokesLadiesDay at Doncaster Racecourse last week means that all of them are on POINT.
I’ve been a big fan of this racecourse since I visited last year – its really clean, has loads of places to eat/drink and good undercover space if the weather isn’t so good (though you’ll see by my pics that it was glorious)
My lil’ bag of race day essentials courtesy of the gorgeous girlies from Branded3 
I immediately found my Scholl Party Feet a saving grace, as I don’t wear very high heels as much as I used to I can’t stand up in them for too long!
FOOD/ Conduit Restaurant
This is at the top of the main grandstand with a great view of the finish line and people watching (as you’ll notice from my first two pics). I’ve been lucky enough to have eaten at some really great restaurants in my time, however I don’t think many of them would live up to the ultra attentive service we got from the restaurant manager James, we were all very impressed! The staff were super accommodating about taking our orders when WE were ready and bringing our food when WE wanted it; none of that rushed ‘get it out, clear the table’ malarkey. And the food was pretty yummy too- I just didn’t quite get a shot of my dessert because my camera was full (rather fittingly, so was I)
FASHION/ My Ladies Day #ootd
I decided I wanted to wear something that was simple and flattering. Oh, and something that would match my new GOSH Velvet Touch Matt Lipstick
Forever obsessed with sunnies
I couldn’t decide between black or white accessories, so I did both. These snakeskin beauties will go with errrrthang.
This dress was perfect – it fitted my ‘simple yet flattering’ requirements with the shape and the ruching, and the material was great for moving around/sitting/eating. 
It looks very like my graduation dress in a different colour, until I turn around and display even more fabulous ruching all the way up
I may have temporarily ‘borrowed’ this bag…it just looked soooo good with my outfit! 
Shoes AX Paris/ Dress Bag Skinnydip x Felicity Hayward by ASOSFUN/ …What Else?
My particular fun started at 9.30am on the train from Hull with my girl Charlotte courtesy of a couple of (fun sized) bottles of fizz and some long overdue girly chatter. It’s totally fine to enjoy a couple of glasses at that time on race days…oh wait, I said bottles didn’t I, oops!
I’m usually fairly lucky when I bet on horses, apparently my luck has run out for the time being though, boooooo. Well, I suppose I did bet on one called ‘Canny Style’ but really, how could I NOT??
Then the prosecco/Pimms really started flowing and our ‘sultry’ poses came ouuuut!The lovely Holly who’s also the co-founder of my fave Rock on Ruby. FYI: she’s not really that short, I was standing on a higher step
My only regret is that I didn’t get some more pictures of everybody together, damn you camera memory! If you’d like to see more shots from the VIP bloggers you can see them on Twitter and Instagram under the hashtag #LadbrokesLadiesDayI’m definitely looking forward to heading to Doncaster again next year, thanks to the restaurant staff, Branded3 and Ladbrokes I had an absolute ball!
Stay Stylish
J 😘xx
About Me
I’m Jenny, nice to meet you. I’m a thirty-something who likes fashion, holidays and wondering about life. A lot.
