#ABlogADayInMay 4th

Thrift shopping with a £20 budget!

 NAME: Taylor McClure

BLOG NAME: Somewhere Over The Runway

AGE: 13

CHALLENGE NUMBER: 5

TWITTER: @OverTheRunway

INSTAGRAM: @SomewhereOverTheRunway 

FACEBOOK PAGE: Somewhere Over The Runway

FAVORITE MODEL: Coco Rocha

FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND: Kate Spade or J. Crew

When the season changes, so does the weather, and that means I need a new wardrobe, or at least some new clothes. Sometimes getting a whole new wardrobe and tons of new things from high-end stores can’t happen for various reasons. (Like spending all of my money on one really expensive thing that I don’t even need) But that doesn’t mean you can’t get any new clothes or accessories. You just have to find the right place to buy them.

 

I went to Buffalo Exchange several days ago. Buffalo Exchange is a store where you can buy, sell, or trade clothing, shoes, and accessories. Most of the items in the store are brand new and the price averages at $15 (£9).

 I got the Ella Moss dress I am wearing for $15 (£9) and the purse for $8 (£5). The hat was also $8 (£5). The total was $31 or about £19. £1 under the budget!

 You might think that going shopping for a new outfit requires you to spend all of your money, but it doesn’t. Shopping at thrift stores or consignment stores are a great alternative to shopping at a department store, especially if you want something that no one else will have.

 xoxo, Taylor

www.somewhereovertherunway.com

#ABlogADayInMay 2nd

HOW DOES YOUR CITY INSPIRE YOU?

NAME: EVIE STACEY

BLOG NAME: DISTACEFUL

AGE: 21

FAVOURITE MODEL: FREJA BEHA ERICHSEN

FAVOURITE MAKE-UP BRAND: LIME CRIME

BLOG LINK: http://www.distaceful.com

I haven't been living in Brighton for very long, not even a year yet, but already I can sense a tangible change in everything I do, from the way I speak to the way I dress, as a direct result of living here. It's a strange city, everyone seems at once both profoundly different and yet entirely the same. Brighton as a whole has a certain style; the 'trying hard to not try hard' look that is perfected by the masses. It's notoriously tricky to imitate, but when one pulls it off, there are few feelings better than knowing you look great without having to try. Style inspiration doesn't solely come from the good people of Brighton, it's all around; in the buildings, the artwork, the music (as cliché as that sounds). Living here hasn't only altered my fashion sense, it's also introduced me to new music, cultures and notions. Brighton has aged me, in a good way, and I can easily call this place home even though I'll be leaving in a few months. But anyway, this is supposed to be a fashion post, not a dispiriting, self-deprecating ramble. In terms of style, I am being more adventurous, and trying to wear a lot less black. Layers are my best friend, because they always look good and hide any unwanted rolls (upon rolls) of fat. Brighton has a very hippy, boho vibe, so I now have a kimono, some harem pants and a giant vintage denim jacket in my possession. There's not much more to say about Brighton, as it's a difficult place to accurately describe. It has an infectiour atmosphere, and I 

would find it very hard to believe anyone could come here and not be influenced by such a dynamic city. 

#ABlogADayInMay 1st

Hello Stylistas from far and wide.

Welcome to #ABlogADayInMay2014 ! This is the first time we've organised something like this and hope to continue in the next coming years.

May is such a stressful month for young bloggers as it's exams ahoy. So #ABlogADayInMay is what I've culminated to help unload the stress, whilst still providing quality reading content from bloggers around the world. It's also about exposing new bloggers to readers and letting them explore what else occurs in the world, in the eyesight of bloggers. You never know, you might just spot your new fave this month!

To start the month off here's Olivia from Blushing Beauty and her Hot Pink Beauty Edit!

Hot Pink Beauty Edit

For my post in this project I decided I would explore the colour pink in makeup and all things beauty so I hope you enjoy it and get some ideas from it.

1) So.. Dry Shampoo - Probably one of my most raved about projects over on my blog is this dry shampoo. I prefer it to the Batiste as it feels so much more fresher and clean on my roots. Also it makes my hair so much easier to work with on third or second day hair.

2) Vaseline Hand Cream - My favourite hand cream is this one from Vaseline which moisturises my hands and is supposed to keep your nails strong and healthy. My one hate with hand cream is how sticky it can get but this one wasn't and it smelled really good.

3) Elvive Shampoo & Conditioner - This product was a classic blogger influence and of course the glitter in there was a instant winner for me. I would recommend it for fine hair as on my hair (thick) it doesn't work too well. However the glitter specks are super cute and girly too.

4) Baby Lips Pink Punch - Another blogger influenced product was this Baby Lips in a shocking pink called Pink Punch. On top of the moisturising factors and the added SPF, I love the bright colour and its perfect for spring or summer time. However I also love the Cherry Me, it smells amazing.

5) Primark Powder Brush - Just starting off in blogging I needed a powder brush of some sort. For only £1 it doesn't shed any hair at all and does a fairly good job at distributing the makeup product. If I was to give one criticism then It does collect a bit of build up but that can be fixed with some washing.

You can follow me over on http://blushingbeauty9.wordpress.com/ and I really hope you enjoyed reading this!

Coming soon to ArrayO'Style, stay tuned.

'Sorry-for-not-posting-but-still-follow-me-and-love-me' Giveaway

Okay a 'Sorry-for-not-posting-but-still-follow-me-and-love-me' Giveaway is in order.

I haven't hosted a giveaway in a while, but hey this April giveaway will hopefully knock your socks off! With this nice weather, even if you're the person at home on the Internet looking disgustedly towards the sun- this giveaway will cater to you. Infact, I'm disguestedly looking at the sun too. Why is it all pretty and warm during exam season? Like thanks for mocking us sun. Yes those beams must show your happiness.

Surprisingly, I have a big stash of 'Future Stuff to Giveaway' which has been piling up a bit recently so it was time to unleash something fabulous for all of you, and to hopefully attract new viewers. (You can always check out my Facebook/Pinterest/Bloglovin pages if you're looking for pretty past posts to view). This giveaway will last throughout April as exams start in May/June I may post the occasional tweet but nothing permanent throughout this period. But, on the blog- you might not hear from me specifically in May...

On with the giveaway. I will be giving away a set of Models Own goodies! Including a limited edition Clothes Show Live polish, nail file, lip balm, eyebrow pencils and brushes :) So you can keep up with our awesome nail tutorials too: http://arrayostyle.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Nail%20tutorials 

Competition starts Friday 4th April to Sunday 27th April. Ensure with all mandatory options you leave your usernames/names etc so we can detect which comment/like is yours. Only open to UK and Ireland citizens. 

Click this link to be redirected to our giveaway page> http://arrayostyle.blogspot.co.uk/p/giveaway.html

Please note: All blog post comments must be posted back on THIS post, not the giveaway page- to avoid confusion!

Toodles.
K.
xox

Fashion Inspiration

Hi all...

Being emerged into the school work is now what the blog will be like for the next 12 weeks ish. But, I wanted to show you all the inspiration i've been collecting on my download files and thought you'd like it an feel inspired :)

 Which one's your favourite?

#WorldBookDay

World Book Day!

A quick post because I have time! It's the traditional 'World Book Day' today and whilst you may be struggling to get into a boring story, you've probably read 10 times already- why not check out these stylish selections right here? Reading is about getting lost in a world completely different to a world you're in now and enjoying it. Plus, if you read at home regularly- you're more likely to do well in school. And if you're an artist (or have those moments when you feel like drawing- but with no inspiration of what to draw) these books may help you too! As always these books rarely go over £10, but there is the occasional one which is slightly over this budget. So click the links, discover and read on!

COMMENT: What's your favourite book ever?