intuMetroCentre Pre-View Blogger Event

The MetroCentre is profoundly known for their season fashion shows but the start to this years was a little bit different. This year they welcomed bloggers from across the North-East to join them to pre-view what the top high-street stores have to offer this season.

Welcomed with drinks and mini vanilla and chocolate cupcakes that no-one could resisit (especially me, when I see food it's like I have daggers for eyes) was just the beginning to an incredible evening. The fashion show was hosted by radio presenter - Anna Foster who praised bloggers for their contribution to fashion and beauty highlighting that they are the future.

Before we knew it the models were out strutting their stuff to songs like 'Love Runs Out'  by One Republic, I couldn't help but dance along. The theme of the runway was 'Let Your True Colours Shine' and so the catwalk was bursting with colour.

The bloggers and I were shown the collections from seven different retailers including Topshop, RiverIsland, Warehouse, Superdry, Tessuti, French Connection and House of Fraser. My personal favourite was French Connection, I just loved the pop of colour and I think turquoise is a classic colour that is so vibrant.

Strong colourful patterns are going to be in this summer if you're brave enough along with kharki if you aren't so brave. The models had their hair transformed from the average pony as the hairstylist added a classic twist.

It was such a fun evening especially chatting to all the stylists and other bloggers that were there too. The fashion shows are running until Sunday so I'd strongly recommend you go and see these looks for yourself!

Amy x

Beauty Photo Shoot

Hiya everyone,

Today was the day I made my debut as a photographer shooting the beauty pages for BloggersUNITE. I had so much fun doing it and felt so relaxed and I think that's mainly because I had a great team behind me. Well team of two - My model, Christina Newton and my make-up artist Holly Robinson.

It was great seeing Holly make the ideas to come life after I spoke to Make-Up artist Josephine Birkett to see what looks would be in this Spring and I can't wait to design the pages the pictures will feature on. The title will be 'Release your inner succubus' for anyone who is unfamiliar with the term and isn't a fan of 'Lost Girl' like me it's a term used to describe a woman (demon) who seduces men.

Unfortunately, the demon then kills them (please don't suduce your man then kill him that's not what I'm trying to say however annoying he may be). For me this article is speaking out to women and asking them to explore and be more adventurous with their make-up and release a side of their nature that has always been there. They are just too shy to let it out.

That's enough from me today but for now, just for you guys, here is a sneak peak at some of the shots from today's shoot and some behind the scenes ones as well!

I'm back

There comes a time in every bloggers life when they have to flee the nest for a bit, in my case it was longer than I thought. University has played a heavy part in my disappearance as I'm putting all my energy into achieving the best grade possible and making BloggersUNITE - My dissertation magazine the best it can be.

I decided to embrace both and give you an insight into what I've been doing. So be prepared to expect posts about photoshoots, blogger events an more. Ta Ta for now.

Amy