A WARDROBE STAPLE #1.

A white shirt. So simple yet so versatile. Can be dressed up or down. Worn open or closed. Tucked in or left out. The options are endless.

Ever since purchasing this particular shirt from Oxford Street late last year, I've worn it non-stop to all sorts of different occasions and I still can't get enough of it! It's simplicity is down to the little details. The hardware is understated which is something I was looking when I decided I wanted to buy a white shirt as it makes it more wearable. There is one pocket and a slight dropped hem at the back. 

If you feel as though your wardrobe lacks a little bit of something, then I suggest buying a plain white shirt.

 My favourite way to wear it is tucked into my beloved Topshop Joni jeans with some black boots and some silver jewellery. Some people call it boring, I call it minimalistic.

Another way I've worn it was with a fitted nude skirt as it's fair to say that white paired with nude is now definitely a thing. Regardless of how I wear it I always roll up the sleeves to elbows length as I find that suits my style more.

 When buying shirts, I normally gravitate towards a larger size as I feel as though it gives more of a relaxed, boyish feel - which I'm all for!

As much as I love this (admittedly creased) shirt I may have to invest in another one, but made of a different material, just to experiment with textures. Though one thing's for sure; I won't be pushing this shirt to the back of my wardrobe any time soon...

Shirt - Bershka (SIMILAR)

Love Mais.

MY TOP 3: LIPSTICKS.

It's fair to say that all three of these lippy's have a similar hue when they're in the bullet however they're all very different once applied to the lips. Each one has a creamy formula supported by some very luxe packaging.

Revlon ColourBurst Matte Balm in Sultry £7.99 - (The first swatch) This is probably the creamiest out of the three making it a dream to apply and wear. The colour is something that I gravitate towards due to the unusual twist on a classic red and to me it screams 90's/Kate Moss classic. Aside from the beautiful colour, my favourite aspect of this lipstick is the matte finish that it so elegantly gives whilst still feeling comfortable and moisturising on the lips. Basically my ideal red. 

MAC lipstick in LoveLorn £15.50 - (The middle swatch) There is no other way to describe this lipstick besides 'your lips but better' as it's a subtle nude-pink with a slight sheen. Personally I enjoy wearing this over the top of Rimmel's East End Snob Lip Liner or MAC's Pink Treat Lip Liner to give it more of a polished finish. As per usual this MAC lipstick doesn't disappoint where application and colour pay off is concerned. 

Unfortunately 'Called Up' Lipstick from Topshop is no longer sold however I will link an alternative here (£8) - (The last swatch) More of a winter shade though totally acceptable, in my opinion, to wear throughout the year. Lets just take a minute to appreciate the beauty that this lippy holds...this is the perrrrfect dark berry colour that works best when paired with a lip liner as dark lipsticks tend to get rather messy. To top it all off the packaging is so darn cute - as all Topshop makeup is!

The perfect lipstick isn't hard to find nowadays with nearly all brands producing a few 'cult classics'. Everyone has their own faves and at the moment these little beauties are mine.

Love Mais.