Rose

14 January 2019January 14, 2019Milly BoswellStyleAmelia Boswell, Fashion Blogger, Rose t shirt, style blogger, The Curly Haired GirlLeave a comment

At university, you make a lot of mood boards, I mean A LOT. Colour pallets, mood boards, InDesign becomes your best friend. This post should have been called When Life Imitates Universtiy. The colour pallet in these shots and the shadowing are motivational (for me) to try and find new places to shoot. The location is as important as the outfit when blogging.

Pocketing, is that a word? Well, I’m seeing it all over and am so inspired. The utility styling of square pockets really elevates a basic t-shirt. I’m looking to create a serious pocket shirt collection.

T-shirt – Zara | Jeans – Primark | boots – New Look | Lipstick – Loréal Paris ( Mahogany Stud )

Color Matte

13 January 2019January 13, 2019Milly BoswellMake-up90's lipstick, Amelia Boswell, British blogger, brown lipstick, Color matte, Fashion Blogger, lipstick trends, Loréal Paris, style blogger, The Curly Haired GirlLeave a comment

The new Addition.

Blue toned lipstick, not Joey Tribbiani’s famous Japanese blue lipstick commercial, more Mädchen Amick in the early 90’s. Her strong brows, messy long hair and deep red/brown lips are so much of an inspiration right now. This Color Matte lipstick in 636 ( Mahogany Stud) from Loreal Paris is exactly what I was looking for. The blue tone makes your teeth look white so a bonus really. Stays on almost all day. I tested it out at work and it lasted pretty well. From talking to drinking and eating the staying power was pretty great.

The packaging is chic as ever, aged black leather style with gold hardware, it’s stepped right out of the 90’s for sure. The most satisfying click close too. I believe my mother had a similar lipstick in this packaging, it was so elegant and dramatic.

Aesthetics

11 January 2019January 11, 2019Milly BoswellDorset, EventAmelia Boswell, opening night, Sandbanks clinic, style blogger, The Curly Haired GirlLeave a comment

The Sandbanks Clinic is now open!!

I was invited along to the grand opening, the perfect opportunity to have a look around the new space. Exploring the eight new treatment rooms, networking with other invitees. The new location is stunning, I never saw the old one but this one is better. An old building with original features upgraded with modern touches and heavy-duty technical equipment. Every room has been beautifully decorated, each with its own personality and style.

The Clinic

Just Call Me Barbarella

6 January 2019January 6, 2019Milly BoswellDorset, EventAmelia Boswell, Fashion Blogger, little black dress style, outfit of the day, rowan yarns, Sandbanks clinic, style blogger, style influencer, The Curly Haired Girl, Zara bootsLeave a comment

A visual representation of what a spontaneous outfit choice looks like. I’m normally someone who’s pretty good at pre-planning what to wear to an event. I look on Instagram for the location, who else will be there etc. While thinking about what I have in my wardrobe that will suit me and the situation. But this time I grabbed items and dashed out the door on the morning to get to work. I think the look came out reasonably well considering. I did feel a little like Barbarella in the boots and short dress. But I love to style with character.

The newest addition to my wardrobe are these OTK boots, a Zara sales purchase. This 60’s style black mini dress has been the best LBD purchase I’ve ever made and it was from a supermarket. Yeah, that’s right, a bloody supermarket. To top it all off this Rowan Originals cardigan has handed round the women in my family every few years. It’s the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, but with a cardigan.

Dress- Sainsbury’s | Boots – Zara | Cardigan – Rowan Originals

Photographer – Esme

Location – Sandbanks Clinic Launch

The Colours of Düsseldorf

4 January 2019January 4, 2019Milly BoswellTravelAmelia Boswell, colourful houses, Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf Altstadt, Düsseldorf architecture, Düsseldorf pink building, German architecture, Painted houses, The Curly Haired GirlLeave a comment

There is so much content I want to show you from our Düsseldorf trip. Here is another instalment of German splendour. Düsseldorf is a beautiful city, the aesthetics of the city and residential areas are far removed from what I knew of the place. From my research, I knew the Altstadt was full of beautiful buildings of all different colours and brickworks and covered in Christmas lights this time of year. But not much more than that. If you could only wander around the city and the surrounding areas you will find the forgotten wonder of painted walls, tilling and architecture to marvel at. I found so much inspiration while walk around that I thought I’d share with you what inspired me. House inspo and all.

Aren’t the colours just wonderful?

The Big Recap of 2018

2 January 2019January 2, 2019Milly BoswellEvent, TravelAmelia Boswell, British style blogger, style blogger, The Curly Haired Girl, the year in review, TravelLeave a comment

The obligatory recap of the past year post is here. 2018 was filled with some amazing highlights I’m sharing the best bits with you now.

JANUARY

Started off the year with my birthday month. The post-Christmas/New Year lul doesn’t happen for me because come the 20th January it’s party time.

January bought me to Bicester Village for the first time. I also got to work with Footway which was amazing and I got the first snow of the year in Leicester. I also turned 24.

FEBRUARY

I went to Paris with Hayden. I signed up for the university trip but wanted Hayden to come with me so I organised everything for us two to spend a couple of days in the city of love. We met friends in Paris, I went to Premiere Vision, went museum hopping and fell in love with the city and each other. So much so that we are going back again this year.

Hayden and I also celebrated our second anniversary of being together. Two crazy wonderful years. We’ve been on so many adventures together I’m so glad I’ve found someone to walk through life with.

MARCH

The Third snow of the year (the second was in Paris) getting stranded in the countryside is something unto its self. Spun my car trying to drive to university in the snow, the things I do for education.

APRIL

Trips to London with Hayden dragging him around shop after shop, and taking him to see Harmonics in Space for research for a project.

April bought a lot of reflection. Apart from Hayden’s birthday on the 4th (best day ever), April holds World Meningitis Day. I shared about my time with Meningitis.

Celebrate the Dare to Mask launch with The Body Shop in their Southampton store. I shared on the blog lots of goodies that I’m still using now.

Spent some of April networking in Bournemouth. Most of the people at the networking event were dressed in suits and I dressed in my most favourite outfit. Which is not at all like a suit.

MAY

I co-hosted a charity fashion event which was so much fun. We created bags that were sold and all proceeds were given to our chosen charity.

Hayden and I visited bluebell woods for the first time. Of course, there were shots taken. This year Hayden and I have really taken up more photography and are working on creating much more content.

I also had the honour to interview Peter Becker who played Fredrich in War Horse at the Mayflower Theater. It was such an amazing opportunity and I’m so glad to have been given the opportunity.

JUNE

The month of girl power. I spent a lot of time with my gal pals and really developed a true bond with them. Many trips to get coffee and snacks.

ate some Mexican food with some food bloggers and met some new blogging friends. Thanks, Bournemouth Bloggers for the opportunity.

A gin tasting with Ginjams in Westbourne. I drank a lot of gin, you know for research purposes. Listening to the Ginjams guys talk endlessly about gin was really inspiring.

A Lush spa day followed at their Southampton store. I made a Cupcake face mask, which is my favourite. If I could eat it I would.

Looks like didn’t really do much in July, sorry guys.

AUGUST

August sent me to a castle…

…and to the beach.

SEPTEMBER

September was filled with Salisbury. I’ve been to Salisbury so many times throughout my life. but never remember the Abbey. We only had enough time to get the shots before they closed.

Explored Frome with Hayden. All the independent shops give me so much hope for smaller towns.

The pinnacle of September was Centre Parcs. My first friends holiday with a large group. It was amazing fun and the rapids were a huge highlight of the trip. We did the Aerial Adventure, which was us messing around in the trees and zip lining from one platform to the other.

OCTOBER

I went pumpkin picking for the first time at Sopley Farm, Shared my Halloween playlist with you all. Spent the day in London with my uni pals seeing the Frida Kahlo exhibition. Tasted the menu at Brewhouse and Kitchen with the Bournemouth Bloggers. October was really a busy month.

NOVEMBER

Styled more with my favourite William Morris for H&M shirt. I shared with you all on the blog about how easy it is to find amazing vintage pieces and slow our fast fashion consumption down.

DECEMBER

Started the final month off with playing in an upside down house with Hayden and my Nanny. Then of course we headed to Germany for that last part before Christmas.

2018 has been a great year with so many highs, that I really can’t wait to see what 2019 has to offer. I have a few goals in mind for the year ahead. I made plans to travel a little in 2019 and am excited to go to Florence and Paris this year. Thank you for being with me for 2018, bring on 2019. xx

Sunday Lunch

31 December 2018December 31, 2018Milly BoswellFood, WinterAmelia Boswell, BEEFY restaurant, BEEFY restaurant review, restaurant review, roast chicken, sir Ian Botham, style blogger, sunday lunch, The Curly Haired GirlLeave a comment

Need a new Sunday lunch spot? I think I’ve found you the place. BEEFY’s by Sir Ian Botham at Ageas Bowl in Southampton. A beautiful restaurant perfect for couples and families to enjoy some great food with a wonderful view. A wall of windows looks out on to the cricket grounds. Hayden and I were invited to have Sunday lunch which we of course accepted. Some quality time just the two of us.

We ate from the Sunday set lunch menu. I had spiced parsnip soup, my favourite soup in the whole world. Hayden chose the fishcake, which he loved but wanted more of.

We both chose the half roast chicken with family style veg and potatoes. The beautiful chicken was perfectly bronzed. There was some sort of aromatic spice which was fantastic. The family style veg was served lightly in butter. Delicious!

If you decide on the 3-course set (you really should) here is your pudding table. All the heart eyes. Hayden and I talked at great length as to whether we could get more than one pudding. Our waiter sort of said we could but in general terms so we just sampled everything. Which is terribly naughty and totally worth it. I had the pink tart and the apple pie. My two favourite puds on the whole planet, minus Veinetta.

Hayden reported back from across the table that the black forest gateau was the best.

An added touch that really created a lovely atmosphere in the restaurant was the live music. Two chaps one with a sax and one with a keyboard. Playing what I guess you would call smooth jazz. I know nothing about jazz. I’d love to come back the BEEFY when some cricket is on and see the place come to life.

*we were invited to come and have Sunday lunch by BEEFY’s. A discount was given, but as always all opinions are my own.

Knitted Dress & Beret | Düsseldorf

24 December 2018December 24, 2018Milly BoswellStyleAmelia Boswell, DKNY beret, Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf adventure, Düsseldorf style diary, Fashion Blogger, New Look, rathaus, Reserved knitted dress, style blogger, TopshopLeave a comment

The perfect knitted dress for winter comes from Reversed, bought on a whim for something cosy to wear on a warmer day in Düsseldorf. The relaxed fit meant tights wear easily worn underneath without there being bunching. Black boots to elevate the look and a black DKNY beret for added style. Possibly my most Christmasy outfit during the whole trip. I have more shots of this look in a different location and want to share them with you but will create a different post for them.

Dress -Reserved | Beret – DKNY | Boots – New Look| Coat – Topshop

Location | rathaus steps

Photographer – Hayden

Topshop Stripes at Kö-Bogen | Düsseldorf

23 December 2018December 23, 2018Milly BoswellStyle, Travel, WinterAmelia Boswell, AW2018 style, Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf adventure, Fashion Blogger, H&M basics, Kö-Bogen, outfit of the day, pink glitter vans, style blogger, The Curly Haired Girl, Topshop, Topshop cropped t-shirt, vans, Winter Style, YumiLeave a comment

Topshop does some of the best-cropped T-shirts on the high street. This stripey get up will be moving into my summer wardrobe ASAP. Worn Over a turtleneck because German winters are no joke. Thermal socks worn under my jeans pulled to my knees helped keep me warm all holiday.

Cropped T-shirt – Topshop | Turtle neck – H&M | Jeans – Primark | Trainers – Vans| Bag – Yumi

Location – Kö-Bogen

Pink | Düsseldorf

22 December 2018December 22, 2018Milly BoswellStyle, Travel, Winter#hmxme, Amelia Boswell, Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf adventure, Düsseldorf theatre museum, H&M, pink vans, Primark, style blogger, The Curly Haired Girl, Topshop, Winter style 2018 AW18 style, Yumi, ZaraLeave a comment

Düsseldorf Theatre Museum at sunset.

Pink sunsets in the pink city. Düsseldorf is a wonder of colourful delights, from the rainbow buildings, delicious food and friendly people we felt right at home.

packing only hand luggage is sometimes a nightmare when assembling outfits for a week. A lot of re-wearing happened during this Düsseldorf adventure. Trying to be creative in what I wear every day. To create something different proved a real challenge. Pairing these pink glittery SK8-HI Vans with the pink Theatre Museum was a highlight. As I love aesthetics and matching is my favourite thing. Ask Hayden.