MAC-a-licious!

So Boo and I did something very exciting today: we signed for our dream flat next year!! Both us and our other flatmate's couldn't have been more excited, so after a celebratory drink (a little bit earlier than is usually allowed) I decided to take myself off to the MAC counter at Harvey Nics for a victory shop. 

I don't know what, but, for me, there is something about MAC. Whenever I crack open a new FluidLine Eyeliner or a brand new lipstick, I'm always able to justify it as money well spent as soon as I apply said item. The products all seem to last forever - I only usually buy a new foundation from MAC around every three months, and considering I've been known to reapply up to three times a day, that's quite an achievement. 

Today's visit was simply a trip to do just this - although I couldn't help but stop my the eye shadow section for a sneeky peek. I recently bought 'Atlantic Blue' which looks fab against my red hair, and I'm also tempted by 'Humid', a beautiful deep green shimmer which would look great with my Urban Outfitters leopard print maxi. But alas, having just paid the deposit for the new flat, my bank account wouldn't agree, so I skulked off over to the counter with my bottle of StudioFix. 

I am a very, very loyal customer to MAC. I don't know why and how it started, but when I was about fifteen, one of my favorite Saturday morning trips would be to get the train into London and go to the MAC store just off Carnaby Street. I loved trying out new colours and styles and have worked myself up quite a collection over the years. But having recently dyed my hair from blonde to red, I'm having to re-think a lot of my make up styles. I've even had to change the colour of red lipstick I use, going from my old favorite Lady Danger to the more recently introduced Ruby Woo. 

Another thing I love about MAC is it's constant introducing of new collections. Last year we had Viva Glam, fronted by Lady GaGa and Cindy Lauper, and this year we have the Wonder Woman collection with its quirky, noticeable packaging, and Peacocky, a collection of gorgeous blues, purples and greens. 

If you, like me, are addicted to expensive make up but can't get over the guilt, I propose this: make-up is something which you wear everyday. It is applied to the place where you are most critically studied. It should be of the best quality, because your skin is your most vital organ and it's protection is of the up most importance. 

Also, it's really, really pretty. 

Take a look for yourself:

 The Peacocky Collection and the magical colours of the Eye Shadow stand

 The Wonder Woman Collection flyer: could be my favorite ad campaign ever! 

Love Coco xxx

The Return Of The Wide Leg

For the last few years, trousers have been all about the skinny. And although still in fashion, finally a fully fledged alternative has come full circle from the seventies to be reintroduced to the catwalks this season. Yes folks, curvy girls everywhere are rejoicing: the wide legged trouser is back. 

Personally, I couldn't be happier. Although the maxi skirt is also making a comeback this season, there is something ultimately more casual in a trouser. And once again, the highstreet has come up trumps, having taken inspiration from the likes of Chloe on the Autumn catwalks last year and creating an amazing selection of printed and pleated versions, usually for around £30-£45. 

I'd pair a plain set with huge chunky statement jewelery (like the 'Stag Skull' necklace from Galibardy.com, below) or a large turquoise ring (like the one from Urban outfitters, below) to keep that seventies vibe which is so lusted after this season. As for a printed pair, I'd go for a plain cami, vest top or even a three quarter length loose fitted shirt to avoid looking too busy. Try not to add full length sleeves or you risk looking a little too covered up. A nice detail such as pussy bow blouse, a leather belt or large, gold buttons will add that something extra to the outfit if you feel it needs it. 

Topshop

Topshop

Topshop

      Topshop, Miss Selfridge 

Miss Selfridge

     Miss Selfridge 

 ASOS

 Chloe, Autumn 2010

Galibardy.com

 Urban Outfitters

 

 Miss Selfridge, Topshop

While I'm on the subject of seventies fashion, I must mention Miss Selfridge. They are doing a great job of replicating some serious seventies styles with similar fabrics and fab prints, so if the style suits you they are a must. My favorite thing about their current collection is the gorgeous burnt caramel suede colour which runs through it, which they're calling 'rust'. The website doesn't do the clothes justice so pop in store if you want to have a lust over it. 

Peace out folks, Coco xxx

August Sander

Today was gorgeous and was one of those days when everything is so quiet and still and it's lovely just because it's a Sunday. There was literally no activity in the flat and me and Lewis decided to go to the Modern Art gallery to the August Sander exhibition.

I've studied the photographer in my History of Art classes at University and the exhibition was really thought provoking, moving and, at times, laugh out loud funny. Its crazy that the photos were so strong yet you forget he didn't have a digital camera and all the photoshopping we have access to today...it almost makes you question the talent of some contemporary photographers.

My Dad sent me the pics of where I'm holidaying today; soooooo excited! Sooooo I'm off to the gym - got a bikini to think of...

Boo x

Twist and Shout

It's such a beautiful day in the city of Edinburgh today!! I've been walking around in the sunshine drinking coffee and charity shopping (managed to find a copy of Walt Whitman poetry which made me happy).

Tonight Coco and I are going to 'Twist and Shout', a club night in Edinburgh thats plays to the soundtrack of the fifties and sixties. So to get in the mood, and because I'm deviously procrastinating from actually doing work, god forbid!, here's a little bit of nostalgia....

the final pic is of the last retro night coco and I were at waaaaaay back when we were freshers, we're the two on the right. seems like we were just little girls back then...

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Coco's Study Outfit

Coco's Study Outfit by cocoandboo featuring see by chloe handbags

I HAVE to be cosy whilst studying, because I always leave my work till the last minute, so my outfit has to cater to the fact that I'm not allowed to move for a long time. That's why these leggings and snood are perfect for me - exactly the right thing to snuggle into. For me, a pretty ring such as this Alexander McQueen is essential, least of all to keep me entertained as I look down at my fingers mid-type. And what girl could carry her Macbook in anything less than a Chloe satchel...well..a girl can dream..

Boo's Study Outfit

Boo's Study Outfit by cocoandboo featuring leather leggings
I say this would be my study outfit but this is basically just my everyday wear...I literally live in leggings, skinny panks or short skirts and baggy jumpers and tees. I'm on the hunt for some new wet look leather style leggings and I looooooove this little grey sweater. And aren't the Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony boots just divine!? I need all of these in my life right now please!!

Also...how funny is it how different my choices are from Coco's. S'why we go together so well. We're both cooped up doing essays at the moment but we took a short break to polyvore our nuts out. I needed some relief from being down about the fact that I was offered the opportunity to cover a LFW party tomorrow night for a magazine but couldn't make it down. sadface.

boo x

hair envy.

coco must be sick of me by now because i think at least once everyday i grab my short messy hair in my hands and moan "GROW HAIR GROW!" I've had short hair for about...four years now (?) and now i'm determined to grow it to my collarbone at least. I constantly find myself looking through magazines at the mo seeing this whole messy long hair thing and i'm like "WANT!"
see what i mean...

from: http://www.thekooples.com/blog/

mary-kate

abbey lee

alexa

drew

also found out i'm going on holiday in summer today!! so time to get buff!!!!!! 

boo x

p.s me and coco are planning some super cool photoshoots in the very near future...

Proust Questionnaire

Evening friends!
To introduce ourselves a little further, Boo and I have decided to each complete the famous Proust Questionnaire. Enjoy! Coco x


Coco

Your favorite virtues:
Reason and humor.

Your favorite qualities in a man:
Sense of humor, wit, wisdom and kindness.

Your favorite qualities in a woman:
Fairness, friendliness, wisdom and courage.

Your chief characteristic:
Optimism.

What you appreciate the most in your friends:
Their solid advice and loyalty.

Your main fault:
Making hasty decisions and getting easily distracted.

Your favourite occupation:
Student (obvs).

Your idea of happiness
 Sunday mornings with my friends and family, drinking coffee and reading the papers.

Your idea of misery:

Feeling totally alone with no responsibility.

If not yourself, who would you be:
Ben Fogle.

Where would you like to live:
Right in the centre of any city: namely London, Berlin or New York.

Your favourite colour and flower.
 Favorite colour is yellow and flower is white roses.

Your favorite prose authors:
Shakespeare.

Your favorite poets:
Rabbie Burns, Lewis Carroll

Your favorite heroes in fiction:
Mark Renton from Trainspotting/Porno by Irvine Welsh

Your favorite heroines in fiction:
Amber St Clare from Forever Amber, Scarlett O’Hara from Gone With the Wind, Lol from This Is England

Your favorite painters and composers:
Bethany Crowe, Frank Turner, Iggy Pop, Pete Doherty, Lady Gaga (what? She has a way with words).

Your heroes/heroines in real life: 

Mum, Dad, Sister and all of my grandparents. They’re all surprisingly different considering they’re mostly from the same stock

What characters in history do you most dislike:
Thomas Howard 3^rd Duke of Norfolk, all of the standard rapers/pillagers/racists

Your favorite food and drink:
Dark rum and diet coke, my mumma’s roast dinners

Your favorite names:
Eva/Ava/Ida, Alex/George/William

What I hate the most:
How quickly time goes, pessimism, people trying to push their beliefs upon you and those with no sense of humor or morality.

World history characters I hate the most:
errrrrrrrrm…Hitler etc

The natural talent I’d like to be gifted with:
Drawing or dancing.

How I wish to die:
Surrounded by those I love.

What is your present state of mind:
Content.

For what fault have you most toleration:
Frustration.

Your favorite motto:
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. 

Boo

Your favorite virtue:
Selflessness.

Your favorite qualities in a man:
Creativity and a sense of humour.

Your favorite qualities in a woman:
Self respect.

Your chief characteristic:
Geekiness and creativeness.

What you appreciate the most in your friends:
To be able to put themselves in other people's shoes.

Your main fault:
Worrying. The need to be liked.

Your favourite occupation:
Writing, reading and drawing.

Your idea of happiness
Feeling content and being in love/loved. 

Your idea of misery:
Loss, loneliness.

If not yourself, who would you be:
I wouldn't care to know.

Where would you like to live:
Paris.

Your favourite colour and flower.
Favourite colour is green, favourite flower are lilies. 

Your favorite prose authors:
Oscar Wilde, Truman Capote, D.H Lawrence

Your favorite poets:
Emily Dickinson, William Blake.

Your favorite heroes in fiction:
Oberon.

Your favorite heroines in fiction:
Holly Golightly, .

Your favorite painters and composers:
Painters would be Dali, Basquiat, Hockney. Composers would be Ryuchi Sakamoto, Ennio Morricone and Bob Dylan.

Your heroes/heroines in real life: My parents.

What characters in history do you most dislike:
Anyone who made it their business to punish others for living the way they did.

Your favorite food and drink:
Sushi and wine.

Your favorite names:
It always changes.

What I hate the most:
Prejudice. Racism. Liars. Bullshitters.

World history characters I hate the most:
See above.

The natural talent I’d like to be gifted with:
Natural ability to play a musical instrument well.

How I wish to die:
Happy.

What is your present state of mind:
Calm.

For what fault have you most toleration:
Feeling shit.

Your favorite motto:
'Everything happens for a reason'.

American Night..

so while most twenty year olds would be taking full advantage of student night on a thursday in edinburgh, coco and i have spent the night making ribs (coco) and veggie quesadillas (boo), drinking coronas and buds, and watching american beauty. as coco perfectly described it; a night of beer, ribs and tittttttiiiiieees!! such classy folk that we are.

boo (coco is sat right next to me) x

HIYA

this is who we are. coco and boo. two best friends sharing their thoughts on clothes, cupcakes and creativity. lewis took these pictures quickly this afternoon; you'll probably never get a photo where we both look nice and normal, cause most of the times we're acting like arses. it's a constant theme with the two of us.

boo x