What I Wore Wednesday: Meet Miss West End Girl

I love being able to meet fellow Glaswegian bloggers at events and one of my favourite I've met is my soul sista Lynsay. We both have a penchant for all things glitter and she's one of the most likeable people I've ever met. I hope you'll will welcome her today and check out her fab blog!

Hello! I'm Lynsay (AKA Miss West End Girl) and I'm chuffed to be guest posting on Transatlantic Blonde this week! Today's WIWW comes all the way from sunny London, where I spent a few days at the start of this month. The weather was so glorious that I finally got to bust out my sunglasses from Forever 21's Bats and Cats collection, hurrah! I love their exaggerated cat-eye shape and matte black finish - purr-fect (sorry) for prowling around the streets of London! 

That day we decided a trip to the British Museum was in order, and making the most of the sunny weather, decided to walk. I couldn't think of a better way to stay comfy (and cute!) on the way than by wearing my pink Hello Kitty x Vans sneakers. Anyone that knows me will probably tell you that I am RARELY seen without something big/ sparkly/ ridiculous perched on my noggin, so continuing with my kitty theme that day I wore my black rhinestone Liberace ears by Crown and Glory (my favourites!). 

My pink metallic skirt is by ASOS - my top bargain from this years post-Christmas sales (psst...it was only £13!) - it totally makes me want to be a cheerleader from outer space. Until that day comes, I'll continue to rock it as everyday wear! My tank top and biker jacket are from Topshop and polka dot tights are from Forever 21. 

When it comes to jewellery, I'm less a diamonds and more a plastic kinda gal. My brooch and necklace are both by Tatty Devine - another one of my favourites! 

We had an awesome day at the British Museum and if you're ever in London, it's worth checking out! Until the next trip I'm home sweet home for now, and you can read more from me writing about life and style in Glasgow (and beyond!) over at my blog. A huge thanks to the blonde bombshell herself for having me - have a wonderful week everyone! 

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What I Wore Wednesday: Natural You

After a crazy few weeks, including Blondie Boy getting the chicken pox, I was more than happy to go for a night of pampering at Natural You Salon, Scottish Beauty Salon of the year 2013. I headed up with the lovely Paula and with only a slight sat nav hitch we made it to the salon in East Kilbride.

Natural You Salon has over 20 years experience in the Beauty Industry and recently underwent a glamorous new makeover. We were invited to try out some of their signature treatments on the night and first up I had a PRIORI® CoffeeBerry® facial.  Now I'm not normally a facial kind of girl; I tend to have sensitive skin and treatments leave me broken out and red. I was assured that Coffeeberry was for me and would act like a peel without any redness or irritation. I was a bit skeptical if I am honest but I had no need to be. My skin was all glowy and unbelievably smooth afterwards and I didn't break out or go red. It was so relaxing and I could see myself having them again now I know how my skin reacts.

Next up celebrity make-up artist Kevin Moore converted me again! I almost never wear foundation. I just don't like it. The new Vitage® Colour Minerals create a fresh faced, healthy look and are made using only natural occurring minerals that are mined and perfectly mixed to create concentrated colour pigments that perform differently to other minerals.  Kevin tried out the  Natural Daily Perfector mineral mousse on me and I was really surprised. The weightless formula delivers amazing coverage without feeling like you're wearing a mask. I've actually got in on today which is shocking because I never manage anything other than eye makeup before work but it really is that quick and easy.

To finish up my night of pampering I got a Shellac manicure in Grape Gum. It's no shocker I went for purple and I'm such a fan of Shellac manicures. With the proper care (almond oil before bed and in the morning) can last up to two weeks. Who wouldn't want a chip free manicure? If you are someone who is really rough on your hands they also offer a gel base to make your Shellac longer, too.

It was a really lovely evening and I'd 100% go back again. All the staff were so lovely and really did have your best interests in mind when recommending treatments. I also got to catch up with my bloggy bestie Susan who got a stunning makeover of her own.

It was a cold and dreary night and since I'd been home playing nurse to chicken poxy all day I didn't really have it in me to get super glammed up. So I decided to go a little bit rock and a little bit glam and a whole lot of comfy with my outfit.

Guns 'N Roses tee- Target

Pink Gala Glitter Bow- Crown and Glory

The Flirt Jeans- Old Navy

My BFF Sabrina got me this amazing Crown and Glory Gala Glitter Bow for Christmas and I've not had a reason to wear it yet so I decided tonight was the night. Ignore my wonky sleeves on my tee; originally I had both rolled but then I had a facial and got all blissed out and forgot!  I got the tee on mega-sale at Target; it's a men's tee but with the exception of the longer sleeves I like them because they are a longer fit than most women's tees and in general way cheaper.

In my head I was channeling the fab Miss West End Girl but I'm still not 100% if this outfit was a hit or a miss even though I got lots of compliments on my bow.

What do you think? Do giant glitter boys and 80's rock tees work together?

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