Holly Sharpe Illustrations & Limited Collection For Marks & Spencer

Hey everyone and Happy Sunday. I hope you have had a great weekend so far. Apologies for not blogging this week until now, but it was my first week back at work after a long break, I had a couple of birthday celebrations to attend and we have been putting together some bedroom furniture at home which is still ongoing today.

For this post I want to talk about the fabulous designs of fashion illustrator Holly Sharpe and her Limited Collection which has now launched as of Jan 9th in Marks & Spencer stores as well as online for SS14.

Holly's illustrations I first noticed when perusing the Hey Sailor website.

This Exotic Girl A4 Print is the design that really caught my eye when I first saw her work.

Well now I am chuffed to see that this very design has been applied to Holly's Limited Collection with M&S.

There are lots of fabulous items including make-up, nail polish, an iPhone 5 case, a wash bag and an eau de toilette.

I have an iPhone 4 which makes me sad so no phone case for me :( I will however be popping into M&S very soon, especially as my birthday is this month. The Eau de Toilette I think will be my must have as the scent sounds scrumptious and I can then keep the beautifully designed bottle.

A lot of the shades in this collection appear to be taken from Holly's 'Exotic Girl' illustration which I think is such a great way of reminding us to be inspired and creative when applying our make-up and painting our nails.

I wish Holly the best of luck in her career and this M&S launch. I am sure it will be off the shelves in no time. Well done to M&S for choosing to work with such a talented artist.

Will you be picking up any items from this Holly Sharpe Limited Collection at M&S? With prices starting at £5 how can you resist? Let me know your favourites in the comments below.

Love to you all

Up And Coming Fashion Brands

Hi guys and welcome back or hello if it's your first visit to Beautiful Addictions. Today I have an exciting post to introduce you to up and coming fashion brands. Last night I attended an event at The Penthouse London which was organised by Bloggers Love. I won't ramble on anymore as there are so many good things to show you.

Cupcakes were placed on tables for guests to enjoy. There was also the opportunity to be pampered with a manicure or a smokey eye look.

I managed to take one of these Yuko hair treatments before I left, but I missed out on the goodie bags as I thought they were giving them out at the end and there was none left :(

Before it got hectic. This is the area where the 10 fashion brands had some of their pieces on display ready for guests to peruse and purchase.

I really like the semi-circle clutch bags. The pleating is a lovely detail.

Meena Bhambra MD

meenahandbags.co.uk

These earrings have a real aztec/tribal vibe. Love them.

A fantastic piece. I would wear this with jeans and a white t-shirt.

kenzaaccessories.com has such a great collection and at really affordable prices.

I can't believe this peace sign necklace was only £4. So cool for that summer vibe.

These sunglasses are brilliant. I really like that cross chain necklace too.

More cool shades with that 60's edge.

Wear these with a plain LBD and you go from simple to simply stunning.

Check out heysailor.co.uk for some real bargains. They have some amazing jewellery, accessories, vintage and items for the home. I love their beautiful prints.

The shoppers are apparently very popular, but I love the pink printed clutch at the front.

Jasmine D'Cruz

Jasmine hand prints every single piece herself. Each item has it's own unique print so no two pieces are the same. I asked Jasmine what her favourite style of print is and she said architecture. You can view her products on jdcruz.co.uk

Loving the red Chanel clutch.

dontwearitanymore.com is the place to sell the items you simply don't wear anymore. Primarily pieces that are sold are designer, but some luxury high street items also sell.

This dress with spiked stud detailing on the shoulders caught my eye immediately in this collection.

Fab structured detail around the bust with snake print.

This snapback is blingtastic.

A fab array of pieces.

Catherine Drain from loveitunique.co.uk

There are fantastic items from this range. I would definitely recommend checking them out.

Are you a Barbie girl?

Crystal Amaze customise shoes, clothes, swimwear and accessories.

Futuristic leather.

How amazing is this jacket.

I absolutely fell in love with this dress. It's got everything. Bright, floral and print.

byrose.co.uk are a fabulous fashion brand that's pieces look so unique and great quality. Check out their lookbook for inspired products.

Influenced by the 90's which is a very popular style right now fashion brand majorlondon05.com have wonderful creations such as these pieces. Their collection comprises of menswear and womenswear.

Ferne from TOWIE doing a little shopping.

 

Lauren Goodger (former TOWIE cast member) from Laurens Way also attended.

 Now for the catwalk show .......

Such a cute detailed top.

Cheeky

Beautiful

Hell yeah you work it girl.

Such an amazing look.

Loving the lights on the shoes.

A photographer showed some guests his moves.

And that concludes a wonderful night. Thanks so much to Bloggers Love for inviting me along. I hope that you find at least one or two brands from this event that you like as I think there are some really exciting pieces that I am glad I got to share with you.

Love to you all