Simple Brows & Eyes ft MUA

Mascara | Eyeliner | Brow Tinted Mascara

I've cut back on make up drastically these past few months and I've been loving it. Back to the beginning of 2015, I was wearing make up every day that I attended uni, to go shopping etc. the only time I didn't was gym.

Nowadays, I've got so comfortable going make up less, whether it be going to uni or going for my driving lesson, throwing on a beanie or a pair of clear lense glasses (I'll have a post on them soon!) does the trick.

I've talked about my relationship with make up before so I won't go into major detail about it.
Taking a step back with make up allows me to enjoy it more when I actually want to wear it for special occasions or when I want to feel extra glam.

Due to not wearing as much, I've been focusing mainly on grooming the brows and wearing mascara/eyelashes. I tried individual lashes but my eyes were very irritated with having to sleep with them and wear them 24/7, I did like them so maybe I'll have to find another glue or something that will not trouble my precious eyes.

I've been needing a new mascara for the longest time, I'd been using my BarryM one until its last breath and it was time for a refresh so I picked up one by MUA. I hate buying mascaras, to me, it's like having to buy a new deodorant, a chore. Spending over a fiver on mascara never appeals to me because of false advertisement, I'd rather go for a cheap one and know that it will get the job done. I usually go for volumising mascaras not lengthening ones.

I haven't worn eye liner in about 2 years and I thought it as time to pick one up. My IG feed has been flooded lately with some amazing eye liner work and it's inspired me to get back on it. I love the way my eyes look with it, especially with eyelashes on, when drawn correctly (which is hardly ever!) my eyes look way bigger, which is great on days I've decided to do a How To Get Away With Murder marathon at 3am.

Lastly, I picked up a brow mascara by MUA. It's so handy to have, when you don't want to do the full works on the brows and just need some darkening or more fullness, it's great to able to whip this out.
When I first used it, I was a bit heavy handed not realising how effective it was until I looked at my face fully in the mirror. I've got the hang of it now and definitely recommend it.

So those are my three staple products I've been using more or less daily, they're handy products to have especially if you want to throw something to go shopping or you want to look alive.
They're fairly cheap too!

Mascara | Eyeliner | Brow Tinted Mascara

Thanks for reading,
Jesslyn

Kicking Off Party Season with Boohoo*

*This post contains gifted items by Boohoo, all views/opinions/experiences expressed within the post are all my own

I'm excited to introduce a new face onto FashionSquash today and it belongs to my beloved sister, Alexandria. If you are subscribed to our channel, you'd know her fairly well but if not, this is the bestie, get to know!

We've teamed up with Boohoo today to share our ultimate party season outfits. Halloween is done and dusted and all we can think about is how Christmas is around the corner.

After Halloween comes Thanksgiving (for the US) and Christmas parties and it's only right to have a few dresses (or jumpsuits because . . . Winter!) stocked up, especially LBD's  as you can never go wrong.

Me and my sister have been loving the off shoulder trend lately, it's so sassy and adds that extra glamour to a simple LBD. The frills on my dress added the vavavoom and the split on my sister's added that spice! All eyes on us during this party season, me and my sis love to slay together, the endless "yassss's" when shooting outfits is hilarious but why not!

You have to subscribe to our Youtube channel, Alexandria & Jesslyn, the laughs you're gonna get from our videos is so worth checking them out.
Also make sure you check out Boohoo and stock up on your party season outfits, be ready for the Christmas cheer!

Hope you guys have enjoyed seeing my sister's beautiful face here on FashionSquash, I'll try and get her on here more often!

WE'RE WEARING

ALL BOOHOO

Dixie Bardot Dress*

Lola Double Ankle Band Heel*

Asia Off The Shoulder Side Split Dress*

Lara Ankle Band Two Part Sandal*

Take care,
Jesslyn

Jesslyn Robert | Faux Fur Gilet

There is this new found confidence when you wear something that you've designed, knowing you can sport something that you've worked on is such a good feeling.

As promised, I'm featuring some Jesslyn Robert pieces on FashionSquash. I never get round to shooting what I've designed and I think it's time that I did share that side of my life on here and make it a habit or a routine of shooting my garms.

I've made many a jacket and Winter is around the corner and I enjoy constructing jackets and coats so I'm looking forward to sharing them with you all.

I've kicked it off with something simple, a faux fur gilet. It was super quick to make and I'm surprised I hadn't made one sooner. I bought the fur a while ago, with not having a clue on what I'd use it for, I just loved the colour and the feel of it. Towards the end of the Summer, I said I'd use this fur because the fabric collection was becoming unbearable so with that, I produced a lovely gilet.

People have asked me if I could make them one and to be honest, I'd love to however I won't be mass producing. I'm a perfectionist so I really want all aspects on my brand to be up and ready to take on customers. If you really (really) want me to make you a fur gilet or anything else I post, just drop me an email at jesslyn_robert@hotmail.co.uk.



I'm wearing

SELECT Dress
JESSLYN ROBERT Faux Fur Gilet
LILYLULU Heels

Thanks for reading and I hope you're looking forward to it. Take care, Jess.

Short Hair Club

A change was needed so a change happened. You guys know I was longing to switch up my hair and not just a little switch. I wanted a statement hairstyle, something that would make everyone say 'wow Jess, I didn't even realise that was you!' 

I accomplished that with this hairstyle, my long curly hair given up for this amazing pixie cut. I'm a huge fan of wigs and weaves so doing a switch up like this didn't hurt me or my hair. I'm never scared to try a new hair do because I know that after 2 weeks, I could be rocking something completely fresh.

I've had some amazing compliments on my hair and it's warmed me up inside. I'm back to uni and it's my last year so creating a look is my challenge this year. By the time I've put my collection out there, I want my style to have been and be a statement. I'm quite a lazy dresser, same with my hair so I definitely want to make more of an effort.

Trust me, you guys are going to see all the looks I'm coming with. my wardrobe has had a revamp.

What do you guys think of my new do? I'm loving it (short is so much easier to manage).

Take care,

Jesslyn

Second Year of Uni | Fashion Design (Practical)

If you want to read how my first year went, definitely have a read of that post first before this one because the experiences were quite different.

I mentioned that I was looking forward to my second year after being on a six month Summer holiday, so you could imagine that my mind was screaming for some structure and routine in my life. I went back to uni, refreshed, ready to tackle the projects. It was great settling back in, you know seeing everyone from last year, everyone's excited, good energy is flowing, there were a few new faces which is always nice.

Gone with the Wind

September is always the month that confuses us. We're preparing for Autumn wanting to whip the knits but we're still getting sunshine and humid days. Many of us probably aren't complaining, I mean who doesn't love good weather but most of you are back to work and those uniforms are not the one in the heat. School kids are feeling it right now, the blazer with the jumper underneath . . . torture!

I'm one of the lucky ones that can dress according to the weather, so if the sun's shining, best believe the toes are coming out. 

I'm surprised I didn't whip out this split tee earlier in the Summer but to be honest I've been in gym gear most of the Summer. I bought it online from Bershka back when I bought my camel biker jacket a while ago. Khaki is in still so why not throw it on, now Autumn is approaching, it'll be great for layering up too.

Are you one of the ones that can dress according to the weather or are you confused just wanting to whip out Winter boots? Let me know!


I'm wearing

BERSHKA Split Tee
PRIMARK Ripped Jeans | Bucket Hat | Sandals
CALVIN KLEIN Tote Bag
THE WATCH HUT Casio Watch


Take care,
Jesslyn.