FAIIINT

Sharp

Style

Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Superdry x Timothy Everest Rock Rebel Blazer, Allsaints draped anglaise dress, Rick Owens wedges, Balenciaga city bag. All black outfit.Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Superdry x Timothy Everest Rock Rebel Blazer, Allsaints draped anglaise dress. Tailoring, details.Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Superdry x Timothy Everest Rock Rebel Blazer, Allsaints draped anglaise dress. Tailoring, details.Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Superdry x Timothy Everest Rock Rebel Blazer, Allsaints draped anglaise dress, Rick Owens wedges, Balenciaga city bag. All black outfit.

Superdry x Timothy Everest ‘Rock Rebel’ Blazer * / AllSaints Anglaise Draped Dress / Rick Owens Wedges / Lux & Lou Lion Claw Necklace / Balenciaga City

Every girl needs a good classic blazer, one that works as effortlessly in the office as it does dressed up for a night out. They are a staple in my wardrobe & I have a lot of them hanging up, but this is the most classic looking of them all & a welcome addition. I feel like the older I get, the more I appreciate very classic, traditional cuts like this.

The relaxed, yet sharp fit & the little details are what make this one special; the satin lapels, pink lining & accent pocket, a baby blue velvet under collar & little concealed loops inside for threading headphone cables through. I plan on wearing it casually like this for day time & with the sleeves rolled up, flashing a little of the lining over a fitted dress for night. I have to admit, it’s not something I would have ever expected from Superdry, but it’s a beautiful jacket, as is the rest of this collaboration with acclaimed tailor Timothy Everest. I also have my eye on the ‘town coat‘, it has such a great rock’n’roll, teddy boy kind of vibe about it that’s hard to resist.

Birds

Style

Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Barneys Originals drape leather jacket, Yumi midnight menagerie bird & floral print dress, Bracher Emden classic tote bag, Skin by Finsk lace up wedges, Catarzi fedora, all black outfit, gothic, street style.Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Barneys Originals drape leather jacket, Yumi midnight menagerie bird & floral print dress, Bracher Emden classic tote bag, Skin by Finsk lace up wedges, Catarzi fedora, all black outfit, gothic, street style.Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Skin by Finsk black lace up cut out wedge sandalsFashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Yumi midnight menagerie printed dress, black with bright birds, flowers, floral, dark mirror print.

Barneys Originals Draped Leather Jacket / Yumi Bird Print Dress * / Bracher Emden Classic Bag / Catarzi Fedora / Skin by Finsk Wedges

A few weeks ago I was asked by Yumi if I’d like to take part in their blogger style off. I’m never one to turn down a challenge, and so of course I accepted. There was a lovely black anglaise shirt dress that I had my eye on, but in the spirit of it being a challenge, I thought it would be more fun to choose something I wouldn’t usually pick.

I went for this beautiful bird print dress, I’m not usually a fan of colour or prints, as I’m sure you know, but this really stood out to me. I love that despite there being a few bright colours in the print, it still feels quite dark, muted & melancholy, it fits in effortlessly with my style & doesn’t look out of place on me at all, like I feared it might. I think between this & my galaxy print leggings I’m now convinced that the right kind of print can actually be a nice addition to my wardrobe, and something I shouldn’t be so quick to shy away from in the future. I’ve always had a thing for birds anyway, but I think the print on this is just gorgeous with their outstretched wings, hovering above tropical flowers.

If you guys could go over to their Facebook page & give my outfit a like, it would be much appreciated! The girl with the most likes will win & get a voucher for Yumi, which I would like to giveaway to one of you, if I win! So you could choose this dress, or any of their other lovely pieces for yourself.

Skincare Saviours

Beauty

FAIIINT Skincare for acne prone oily skin. Vichy Idealia Life Serum & Smoothing & illuminating day cream, Philips Visapure facial cleansing brush, Clarins exfoliator brightening toner.

Philips Visapure Facial Cleansing Brush / Vichy Idealia Life Serum / Vichy Idealia Smoothing & Illuminating Cream /
Clarins Gentle Exfoliator Brightening Toner

I’m sure those of you that have me on Twitter have seen me moaning about how awful my skin has been over the last couple of months. To cut a long story short, I had been on the contraceptive pill for over 10 years, then suddenly my doctor recommended that I stop using it due to my constant migraines. The migraines went away, but within a few weeks my skin looked like it had reverted back to being 14 again & with that, the same self consciousness & insecurities too.

I stuck it out for 3 months, hoping it would settle down once my body had adjusted, but if anything it just got worse as my jaw and forehead became covered in painful cystic acne. It sounds shallow, but I couldn’t deal with it & decided I would rather have the migraines than terrible skin (and awful mood swings too). Bad skin can have such a massive impact on your confidence, especially if like me you were teased quite relentlessly about it as a teen. I hoped that once I started taking the pill again my skin would improve, but it didn’t. So, I started researching for products to help get it back on track. I know a few of you were having similar skin issues, so I thought I’d share the products that have made the biggest difference for me so far. My skin’s still not perfect, but it’s so much better than it was.

Philips Visapure Facial Cleansing Brush :
This is basically Philips version of the Clarisonic, an electronic facial brush. I chose this over the Clarins version mainly because I liked the smaller brush & it felt more ergonomic to use, but also because it was cheaper & it looks nicer too! When I first brought this I used it twice a day for about a week & then got so frustrated I considered taking it back, my skin looked worse than ever! After doing a little research though, I discovered that it was my skin purging, bringing all the gross stuff to the surface to get rid of it. I was skeptical, but I persevered. After about a week or two it started to slowly improve, and it’s been getting better & better ever since. It leaves my face feeling so deeply cleansed & smooth and the buffing action gives you a gentle exfoliation too, my muslin cloth just isn’t cutting it after using this. I’ve been using the sensitive brush head on mine with my usual cleanser, as the normal one seemed a bit too rough for using twice a day, especially as I have a separate exfoliator. I think this is the product that has made the most dramatic difference for me. The purging stage is pretty awful & it’s quite an expensive purchase, but the difference it’s made makes it more than worth it in my opinion & it definitely lives up to the hype.

Vichy Idealia Life Serum & Smoothing and Illuminating Cream :
I started using serums & anti-aging moisturizers when I hit 21, and I’ve tried so many different kinds over the years since then. I’m a big fan of Vichys other products, so I was keen to try these out as soon as they launched. They are light, easily absorbed & give a velvety finish to the skin, leaving it feeling plump, hydrated & glowy. The serum has a tiny, barely noticeable amount of shimmer in too, and used under a light foundation gives a similar glowy sheen to YSL’s Touche Eclat foundation. It’s a really pretty finish & instantly gives a nice radiance to dull skin, whilst helping to camouflage spots & scarring too. The best part though, unexpectedly, is that they’ve made a huge difference to my acne too! I’m not sure why, as they aren’t marketed for this problem, but they are so soothing & seem to do a great job at reducing redness & inflammation too. Maybe it’s because they are made with sensitive skin in mind? Whatever it is, I think I’ve found my holy grail of moisturizers & I shall definitely be repurchasing once these run out.

Clarins Gentle Exfoliator Brightening Toner :
This is my little secret weapon. It’s a super gentle chemical exfoliator that dissolves the dull top layers of skin to revel brighter, fresher looking skin underneath. It sounds scary, but it’s so much gentler than a harsh scrub & is the best for getting rid of the dry, flakey skin I usually get on my cheeks & around dried out blemishes. This does state to use only twice a week, but when my skin is really bad I use it on that area every day & it really helps it to heal up much faster, without any averse effects like drying my skin out as most spot treatments do.