Twig

Another Mac lipstick post. Yes I am a addict. 

My mum recently went on holiday to Turkey and she flew from Glasgow airport which has a Mac make up counter in the duty free part so of course I sent her with a list of lipsticks that I have been after and see which one see returned with. It was only fair since there was money off with duty free and she went on holiday without me haha.

I have been admiring this mac lipstick, in the shade twig, for ages now. It is just the most typical 'me' kinda colour that I just love! It is a satin finish which means it is a semi-matte finish which isn't completely matte. It is still very rich is colour but still slightly conditioning to the lips, which I really like. 

The colour is so beautiful. It is a brownish-pink shade which is great if you want a slightly brown lip but you aren't feeling brave enough for that. Its a very old school lipstick colour which are my favourite colours at the moment and the finish of it is perfect.

As normal another mac lipstick that I love and don't think will be leaving my lips or bag for a good few weeks haha.

Hope you enjoyed

Plain Jayne x

National Dog Day

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I couldn't believe that I didn't realise until this afternoon that today is national dog day. I have three dogs, Maddie, Alfie and Lilly. They still manage to keep me on my toes.

 Lilly, in the picture above, she is the youngest and my little puppy. She is a Jackawawa which is a cross between a Jack russell and chihuahua.

For anyone that doesn't have a dog, It may not be understood the love a owner has for their dog and also the understanding of the term 'a mans best friend' until you have one yourself. Once they are yours, you are their owner, there to look after them, care for them and give them the love they deserve. Although mine are little monsters at times I couldn't be without them and am sure other dog owners will know the feeling. National dog day is the first holiday which is for everyone to celebrate and to show love for dogs and everything they do for us. 

Am dreading the thought of leaving the three of them when I go to university so, am making the most of seeing them everyday while I can. There will probably be tears involved when it comes to leaving haha.

Did you know it was national dog day?

Plain Jayne x

A twist on a classic

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Can we just take a little moment to stare at these for a moment. yup, am done.

When it comes to fashion, shoes are the one thing I never ever buy, especially trainers. I've never thought they were really my style or that I could pull them off but recently I've been admiring loads of people wearing trainers like Converse, Vans and Stan Smiths and really been liking the way they look. 

Like my last post if someone had told me i'd be buying a pair of converse I probably would have laughed but I've been eyeing up the new Converse chuck taylor II since I saw them and when my mum took a trip over to the metro centre a couple of days ago, I think I screamed a little inside and begged her to buy them (I'd pay her back obviously haha).

These are a slight twist on the normal Converse. They have more cushioning and padding then the traditional pair, also with a non-slip tongue adding even more comfort. I can agree on the comfort to. I bought mine in a size three, I would normally buy a size four in shoes but last time I tried a pair on they were massive so I bought a three. They are a tiny bit tight but am breaking them in and there slowly getting looser.

I can definitely say I am a Converse convert (thats a mouthful) and I have my eye on another pair of trainers as I write this, ooppss. These new chuck taylors are my love though and definetly worth the added money then the traditional Converse. They feel more expensive and better quality, which in my eyes is a bonus.

what do you think of the new Taylors? old or new?

Hope you enjoyed,
Plain Jayne x

Outfit: A few of my favourite things

(Again ignore the paper from the water leak ahah)

(Jeans, Top, Belt, Boots; All ASOS  Waistcoat; Wallis)

Chunky boots; A good crop top; Mostly black outfit; mom Jeans and a little waist coat. Throw it all together in one and well, its pretty much heaven in my eyes (I need the heart eyes emoji right now).

If you'd told me a couple of years ago I'd be living in a pair of jeans, never mind the fact they are a mom style, I probably would have had a good laugh and asked for your next joke. I never used to even own a pair of jeans never mind a more baggy style but now I am a changed lady and can't seem to take this pair off. Seriously,  you'd think someone had superglued them to my legs haha. 

I think a couple of blog posts ago I shared my new love for ASOS. Again something that I probably wouldn't have taken a interest in a couple of years ago but now I don't think theres a day goes by that I don't spend at least five minutes on there (which then turns into about fifty haha). These jeans are so comfy and cute. They are a perfect wash of a blue denim, not being to dark but not being to light.

I've been trying to accessories a little more recently as well, so the belt adds a little edgy twist. I don't think I need to say to much about the crop top apart from the fact its black, its a turtle neck and it has long sleeves (Yes please). Another waist coat I've added to my collection to (I now have three, its getting out of hand haha) and I this one adds a lovely clean look to the outfit and again a more tailored style.

As you can tell am in love with this outfit! hope you enjoyed,

Plain Jayne x

Outfit: Baggy Tailored Style

(Ignore the newspaper on the floor that's just from a leak we had from all the rain haha)

Outfit: Waistcoat;Wallis  Jumper; Topshop  Dress; Zara  Shoes; Asos

Lately my style has been changing all the time but I will always go back to a look that is really cosy and slightly tailored. I love this outfit. It is so simple and cosy but because of the tailored waistcoat it adds a slight dressy look but still being very casual and cute. 

For me, stripes are a very safe bet which add something to a outfit, without you having to do anything at all. Plus it always adds a Parisian twist to a outfit which I'll never complain about haha. I love a good baggy jumper but sometimes its hard to make them look nice on a day to day bases but by putting it over a dress or a skirt I find dresses them up and can make one look more feminine. 

A chunky pair of boots are normally always attached to my little feet for height and a edgy look. Add some jewellery (which I forgot to do in this photo), a cute bag and your pretty much good to go for the day ahead.

Hope you enjoyed,
Plain Jayne x 

Road trip

Whenever your feeling a little stressed or maybe just not completely yourself a day with your favourite girls doing something a little different or something you love, to put a smile on your face, is also the best cure.

A couple of days ago I went on a little road trip to Edinburgh zoo with two of my favourite girlies to do just this. The trip included seeing the penguins, which are my favourite animals, so it couldn't help but to put a smile on my face! 

Outfit: ASOS boots; Topshop black shorts; Topshop blue shirt; Black Topman bandana (Although I did take this out after a while haha) 

We had such a lovely day seeing all the animals and running around like children again for the day. I can't remember the last time I went to the zoo and i've never been to the Edinburgh one before so it was a nice change and a change from being a, well I suppose, a grown up for the day.

I mean come on, who doesn't love baby meerkats, penguins running around and cute, sleepy koala bears? Trips like this before we go off to university are always ones to remember.

Hope you enjoyed this little post,

Plain Jayne x

Something New

Getting back into blogging is going to be kinda weird but am going to give it a go. I find myself writing loads of different posts about all kinds of things but then manage to delete them and tell myself I'll try again another day.

I could explain many reasons why i've been away and not been writing but I thought i'd just keep it simple and starting back with a good old Mac lipstick love post. Who doesn't love one of those? plus one of the best ways to start my 'getting back into blogging' routine. Am gonna try stick to it this time (although I always say that haha).

I recently got back from holiday. When I'm away one of the highlights of my trip is always duty free shopping! On my way home I didn't have much time but managed to spot the Mac counter, straight away running over, grabbing the lipstick I wanted and then jumping on the plane heading for home.

I don't think most people would be to suprised that I picked up the colour syrup. I've heard many people talking about this colour recently that are in love with it! Now totally understanding why, I think its perfect for spring and summer but also autumn and winter. It is a really pretty light colour, that has a slightly purple undertone but with also a hint of pink, which I love. I find purples much easier to wear, especially compared to pinks, so this is a total happy medium. 

Quick lipstick selfie before running off to work.

I really love this lipstick and although they are expensive, they are defiently some of the best on the market and there colour selection is amazing and unlike other brands! 

hope you enjoyed this back to blogging post,

Plain Jayne x