Outfit Of The Day

My Look Of The Day...

Today I went with a Mini Skirt, Cool Grey Printed Tee and Black leather look Waist Coat all from River Island, Plimsoles From Next, Ring Miss Selfridge, Rosary Beads Top Shop, Watch Michael Kors and beaded bracelets were gifts.

Get The Look - This week it's 90's beauty Aaliyah

First of all I started with sleeking my hair with straighteners and then lightly sprayed on some hair spray. Then I started on the Make-Up... For this I used my normal foundation Mac Studio Tech color NC40 or NC42. Once that was applied I used Mac Eye Shadow (colour Sable) over the whole lid and under the lower lashes. Next I used liquid liner on the top eye lid just above the eyelashes and Mac Feline on the inner lower rim of the eye. For the cheeks I used Mac Sculpt just below the cheek bone and then lightly mixed Mac Dollymix & Mac Plum Foolery shades over the top. I found a Cherry Red lipstick in my kit and then finished off with Mascara and a highlighter on the brow bone. To match this picture I put in Green contact lenses and also found some fab earrings that I've had for years. Ta-Daah!!! 

What's In My Handbag by Simran Samra

This week we take a look into Simran Samra's Handbag. 

Simran is 25, works as a Radio Project Manager, and lives in South East London. 

Simran Likes:

• The Colour Green
• Family Time
• Dancing
• Key Lime Pie
• and she has a Shoe Addiction

Simran Hates:

• Nail Biting
• Politics
• and Maths

What's in my Jimmy Choo Handbag!?

I dont Have masses of handbags so this was a real investment for me! (shoes on the other hand i could build a house with).

Got this gorgeous light grey number a few years back but love it still as if it were bought fresh yesterday!

Inside I have my Vivienne Westwood Ebury purse, a great staple, with a mixture of Dirhams and Pounds in there (although not that many pounds at this moment in time!) and lots of eating out royalty cards (who lives in london and eats at home?!).

Young persons rail card... I love a good trip back up north and it's saved me millions!

My gorgeous RMK limited edition compact make up case which was a VERY generous present for Xmas. It came with a gold Kate Spade clutch. £75 well spent there!

Super-sparkly nailfile! Deborah Lipman Varnish in the colour "GIRLS JUST WANA HAVE FUN" (very apt) with a clear Rimmel topcoat (I swear by topcoat- gives you an extra 2 days lasting) and Revlon Liquid quick Dry which is fab, miraculous and great for when you're on the move! HATE not having great nails and this is a colour which goes with everything!

My staple Chanel lippy "Rouge Allure 207 Famous". Every girl needs a Chanel Lippy, it stays on rain or shine and I live this one as it has a hint of sparkle! Accompanied by a great balm my mum bought me from South Africa!

Tiny handbag Nivea for every dry emergency!

Cheap sunglasses (as I lose and break them all the time)

The New KitKat peanut Butter Chunky for chocolate emergencies!

Mini Vera Wang Princess-my signature scent!

Mac concealer NC42 and Max factor brush for emergency touch ups!

Gold by Giles Mega Volume Lashes just in case I'm out and about in the day and someone calls me for a last min evening plan, lashes and a few hair pins later, get rid of the tights and voila! Evening ready!

Gorge sparkly ring I picked up off a market in Singapore! Fell in love with it.

And finally, my good luck charm which I caught at a beach concert in Dubai when Snow Patrol did their finale, the front man threw his plectrum into the 17,000 strong crowd and I caught it!!! I can't go anywhere without it now!

And that's my handbag!!

Love Sim x


If you would like to take part and tell us What's in your Handbag then please email SYA@iSYA.co.uk

What's In Your HANDBAG???

We all do it... we all check each-other out, so lets get right down to the nitty gritty and take a snoop in those handbags! 
Have you ever wondered what other people carry around with them on a daily basis? Well now SYAstyles Blog offers readers the chance to have a cheeky little peek into your handbags.

If you would like to take part in this and feature on SYAStyles Blog then please email SYA@iSYA.co.uk. Simply empty out the contents of your handbag take a picture and then tell us what you have in there and why :) Please dont forget to send us details about you including your Occupation, Age and Likes

This is gonna be so much fun. I can't wait!

Rita Ora Turns up to X-Factor Auditions Looking FLY!

Rita Ora has had an amazing year with her number ones and now she rocks up to be a guest judge on X-Factor looking totally amazing. Rita claims most of her style influences come from the one and only Gwen Stefani. Awesome job if you ask me.

Designers Do PINK ;)

Preen Line £280

Roland Mouret £1780

Michael Kors £650

McQ Alexander McQueen £210

Maxi Dress, Day & Night Look

I found this Gorgeous Maxi dress in Miss Selfridge and wanted to show you very quickly how you can make this dress day wear as well as night wear with changing just a few accessories.

Day Wear Accessories: Hat Top Shop £20, Belt Primark £4, Sandals River Island £28

Night Wear Accessories: Necklace Top Shop, Bangle Miss Selfridge £12.50, Wedges Miss Selfridge Last Year

Dress Miss Selfridge £39.00

Click this link to see item on Miss Selfridges website

Top Shop Brights

Top Shop have some really beautiful brights in at the moment and here are a few...

Orange dress £36, Yellow Ponte Boyfriend Blazer £40, Strappy High Sandals by Unique £110

Running with Style ;)

So... I've been shopping for trainers for a while, and then whilst shopping in London's Westfield I came across these beauties and immediately fell in love. As some of you already know I kinda have a footwear addiction!!! 

Nike Lunaracer £87

Click this link to see this item on Nike's website

When I picked up these stunning running shoes I was really surprised as to how light weight they were. These were designed with super light weight construction in mind as well as a ground-hugging profile built for speed. What great motivation to get you going! 

Summer Bikini Body HERE I COME!!!!

VISORS! Retro never gets boring

Visors are Sooooooo in right now! How will you wear yours????

Rihanna loves the visor look. Here she rocks it in two great ways.

Summer Is Officially HERE!!!

Well it took a while but the sun is most definitely here... and to celebrate I went through my whole wardrobe rearranging and pulling out oldies but goodies, and also treated myself to a mini shopping spree on some KEY ITEMS for this summer.... 
Let us know what's in your wardrobe right now by tweeting us on @SoniaYasminAli or emailing us at Contact@iSYA.co.uk.


A few Accessory must haves for this season....

Havaianas £18


I love these simple original flip flops, and they also have some really nice jazzled ones on the market this season. If you like a bit of Bling Bling then go check them out...
Click this link to see item on Havaianas website

Hat From TopShop £20

This hat looks amazing with loose waves and is a bargin at £20. Perfect for keeping the sun out of your eyes yet grabbing the attention of others ;)

Click this link to see item on TopShop's website

Bracelet from Miss Selfridge £12.50

I have to admit, I love the chunky statement jewellery that is out right now. Even just one item, like this bracelet can really give a glam look to a day dress or turn it into a gorgeous evening look.

Click this link to see item on Miss Selfridge's website

SYA  x