Kit Harington for Jimmy Choo Autumn/Winter 2014 Campaign

Luxury footwear brand Jimmy Choo recently unveiled an exciting Autumn/Winter 2014 campaign starring British Game of Thrones actor, Kit Harington.

Immaculately photographed by Peter Lindbergh in Los Angeles, the campaign images were carefully captured at a private home designed by the late American architect, John Lautner. Known for his progressive engineering and space-age creative flair, there really couldn’t have been a more appropriate setting for Jimmy Choo’s latest luxury effort.

Now I must admit, I'm a huge fan of a celebrity fashion campaign or two, so when I heard the news that Kit Harington would be starring, naturally I was stoked. Kit, who is most famous for his role as Jon Snow in HBO’s critically acclaimed Game of Thrones series, models a series of fresh designer products, including eyewear, footwear and accessories. I love the fact that actors like to elude their talent on projects of all nature, and who better to have starring in a global campaign than a man who has it all. Kit is somebody who can act as well as look the part, both of which are certainly portrayed throughout his dramatic advertorial imagery.

This slick new campaign tells a story of the British actor and a female model in a love affair, with a modern backdrop intertwined with luxurious fashion pieces. Both the campaign video and striking images showcase the new men’s Autumn/Winter collection in an edgy light, as well as introducing Kit as the new face of Jimmy Choo’s first fragrance for men, Jimmy Choo MAN. And if that wasn’t enough to appeal to your senses, the Carrera by Jimmy Choo sunglasses capsule collection is also highlighted.

Lindbergh’s imagery captures the electric atmosphere of some intense romantic emotions, while Kit’s masculinity and sensuality seduce throughout.

Sandra Choi, Creative Director at Jimmy Choo expressed her thoughts on the outcome of her latest fashion campaign:

“Kit was the perfect choice for the campaign – he has an innate confidence and projects a playfully rebellious nature. He has an overtly masculine style that feels effortlessly cool and a great sense of humour. Beneath that intensity he is a true gentleman. Peter Lindbergh perfectly captured the spirit of the Jimmy Choo man.”

Set to appear in September issues of high fashion publications across the globe, the Autumn/Winter campaign is accompanied by an exclusive behind the scenes interview with Kit Harington himself. This can be viewed on Youtube here.

Note: All images not taken by me.

Fashion Icon: Nicki Minaj

As much as I don't rate her music all that much, Nicki Minaj is truly a style icon in her own right when it comes to pulling off quirky fashion trends.

Ever since she first burst onto the rap music scene back in 2010 with her debut album, appropriately entitled, 'Pink Friday', I have always noticed Nicki's individual sense of style and personality. It just goes to show that some celebrities can stand out from the crowd for any number of reasons... for Nicki Minaj, it's her striking charisma and Hawaiian looks that get my vote.

Nicknamed 'Harajuku Barbie', what I love about this lady's style is her ability to wear anything and everything, and wear it with confidence. For me, fashion is very much about making your own way and not following any one trend in particular. Fashion and beauty are so diverse in that they can transform a person's look entirely, and Nicki is the perfect role model for transforming her day to day look - I would definitely call her a style chameleon.

Although she may come across to some people as slightly O.T.T, I love her eccentric outfits and make-up choices, and I'm always eager to see what style she will come up with next!

Whether she is playing dress-up as a Punk on the cover of Marie Claire Magazine, amping up the neon factor whilst promoting her MAC Cosmetics campaign or wearing just about every type of wig there is, Nicki Minaj is certainly an inspiration to fashion followers and art lovers alike.

Note: All images are not taken by me.

Best Beauty Products for Summer!

Hey Bloggers,

I hope you're all enjoying a wonderful summer so far? For those who have been lucky enough to head out on vacation, summer is of course the best time to indulge in some quality holiday time. For those who haven't had a holiday, (including myself) well, there's always the winter break. ;) It is my birthday tomorrow though so I can pretend for one day I guess, haha!

Thinking about summer essentials then, what do you like to include in your daily beauty regime? Do you have one or two items that you simply can't leave the house without? When it comes to choosing the best beauty products for my own skin type, my skin is extremely fair so I have to be extra careful in the blazing heat.

I love nothing more than to allow my skin to breathe and although this can prove to be difficult when temperatures are unbearable, one of the most effective ways I do this is to NOT wear any foundation as foundation can sometimes feel a little clammy. Instead, I go for subtle beauty enhancements that are ideal for summer weather. 

Here's what beauty products I'm loving at the moment...

For Lips and Eyes

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Sometimes, lipstick can feel too heavy during summer months so I like to still have a bright pop of colour on my lips, but the added gloss also works very well and catches in the light. :) These Maybelline glosses glide on beautifully and are incredibly addictive to buy in every colour!

For Coverage and Highlighting

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YSL always package their beauty products in luxury packaging, so naturally the gold box was enough to sell 'Touche Eclat' to me, haha! ;) I've also used a Dior radiance booster product in the past, but after my sister recommended using YSL, I've never looked back! I'd say this concealer works better as a highlighter and I tend to combine both this and my Benefit concealer together for optimum coverage.

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This Benefit concealer, although yes it's on the expensive side, it does deliver fantastic results. If you're looking for great quality coverage on dark circles and blemishes, this concealer has industrial strength meaning it is slightly stronger than regular concealers. Whenever my skin is looking red, I like to dab some of this product on and it gives my skin a boost straight away!

For Blush

I originally bought this product as an 'impulse buy' but it hasn't let me down since! You only need the tiniest amount and you can use this lightweight cream on cheeks, or wherever you need some instant radiance. I find it blends really well over the top of my Bourjois blush and gives me a dewy, rosy glow.

For Sun Protection

This sun cream is so convenient to just pop into your handbag, it absorbs really quickly AND it's the least greasy sun cream I've ever bought! Overall, definitely worth £5.50 in price. :)

Note: All images marked with * taken by Myself (Dawn)

Fashionable Snapshots...

Note: All pictures taken by Myself (Dawn)

Inspiring Words...

Lipstick and Crosses

Here are a few make-up looks I have tried and tested over the past couple of weeks. I'm really loving vibrant berry and smokey make-up tones at the moment for lips and eyes, as well as experimenting with custom nail art. I'm all about decorating my hands (even if they do have to be covered up for winter!) so I've recently bought some new rings from Topshop to go with my nail art designs... what do you think?

Products used: Rimmel professional eyebrow pencil in Hazel, Bourjois eyeshadow pot in Blanc, Maybelline Color Tattoo gel-cream eyeshadow in Immortal Charcoal,  Benefit creaseless cream shadow in Static, Topshop brush-on eyeliner in red, Rimmel soft kohl eye liner pencil in Pure White and Maybelline 'The Falsies Volum' Express' mascara

Products used: Rimmel professional eyebrow pencil in Hazel, Benefit creaseless cream shadow in Airbrush, Benefit Maggie Collection shadow in Deco, Barry M blue eyeliner pencil, Rimmel soft kohl eye liner pencil in Pure White and Maybelline 'The Falsies Volum' Express' mascara

Products used: Bloom Lip definer in Trace, Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in Tantrum

Products used: Barry M All in One Base and Topcoat, Barry M Black nail paint, Red nail art brush

Products used: Barry M All in One Base and Topcoat, Barry M Black nail paint, Andrea Fullerton dot and flick pink nail art pen

Products used: Rimmel 'Rock Your Colour' Glitter topcoat in Disco Gold

Products used: Barry M All in One Base and Topcoat, Rimmel Lasting Finish polish in Black Cherries, Bluesea patriotic nail decals, Brit Rocks nail art stickers.

Products used: Barry M All in One Base and Topcoat, Rimmel Lasting Finish polish in Black Cherries, Bluesea patriotic nail decals, Brit Rocks nail art stickers.

Note: All images are taken by me.

Pick-Me-Up...

Hey bloggers! Just a quick post today as I'm under the weather but also don't want to fall behind on my blog updates! After all, I enjoy creating them too much :)

I always find that coffee of any variety perks me up and makes me cheery again, so here is my latest fix for when I cannot get to the coffee outlets... Low Fat Starbucks Vanilla flavoured Frappuccino. Best served iced-cold, straight from the fridge! I never used to be a big fan of cold coffee drinks, but this one has a smooth blend of arabica coffee beans and vanilla extract which tastes so rich.

For me, coffee is the one drink I can't live without. What do you drink when you're under the weather? 

Note: Image is my own

Beauty Buys for October...

Patriotic, Zipper, Leopard print and lace nail decals bought from Amazon

More zipper nail decals bought from Ebay with free gifts!

Here's one I made earlier :)

Vaseline 'Pink Bubbly' Lip therapy with wine extract, and Radox travel size Shower Smoothie: both were too yummy to pass up!

Benefit Powder puff, a gift from big sis :)

Beautiful Benefit goodies, more pressies from big sis!

The Peach blush is a fresh alternative from my usual rosy blush, and the decadent eye shadows are perfect for Autumn!

Benefit Lip Laquer in 'Who does your work?'

Deliciously luscious texture and berry shade

Note: All images taken by Myself (Dawn)

Latest Fashion Buys/Out and about...

Note: All images taken by Myself (Dawn)