The Snugg Ipad 2 keyboard case review

I was so pleased to be asked to try out an iPad case courtesy of The Snugg and I've finally found time amidst mad last minute wedding planning to do a  post about it. There were so many cases to choose from for all generations of iPad but I picked the Snugg Ipad Ultra Slim Keyboard case ($49.99)

As much as I love the touchscreen on my iPad sometimes I think it would be nice to type on a normal keyboard for speed so I chose this nifty bit of kit to try it out.

It arrived super fast and as the company ship from the UK you don't need to worry about overseas shipping or import tax. On first impressions the keyboard is slimline and lightweight and is so easy to connect to your iPad via bluetooth. Your iPad clicks in upright to use the keyboard and can also click in flat to use it as a case to protect your iPad (though the back is not covered so you would need a protective film if your bothered about scratches.)

Its a useful and helpful item - especially for blogging and is really quick to set up. There's no delay on typing and the keyboard charges up via a USB but I haven't had to charge mine yet.

It may feel on first impressions a tad cheap and flimsy but its performance and looks make up for it and the lightweight nature is a bonus for carrying around.

I was really impressed and really happy with the product and there were so many other products to choose from. You buy direct from the website or from their Amazon store

What great products have you tried recently - do you like the idea of an iPad keyboard??

Pizza and Poker

Over Easter I finally got the chance to host my little Poker Night in thanks to BGO, I'd been sent a fun pack containing Pizza Hut vouchers, a great DVD and a poker set.

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With a huge amount of pizza ordered and Oceans Eleven on in the background we set about trying to suss out the game of poker thanks to the handy instructions included. I must confess it was pretty complicated and we soon gave up and played simple 21 instead!! ha ha but the pizza was yummy and it was so cool to get together with a couple of friends for a great night in.

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Things have been so busy recently with the wedding only 7 weeks away it was great to spend Easter eating naughty food and chilling out. We did get alot of wedding jobs done inc lots of painting and decision making and I also headed to Cambridge on the Saturday and spent my birthday money in Primark which I'm hoping to do a post on my little haul soon.

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Blogging has got very side tracked recently thanks to the wedding and work. I'm hoping to get back on form  over he next few weeks and definitely after the wedding I'll be back to my blogging self.

How was your Easter? Did you indulge in food or shopping??

OSiS Recreate Dancing on Ice style

I was asked to recreate Samia's high ponytail look from Dancing on Ice using Schwartzkopf OSiS products and was so happy as I am so stuck in a hair rut at the moment and never try anything a bit different so was excited to try something new for me.

Here's the look I was recreating

 Here's my step by step look.

First I straightened my hair using my GHD's and OSiS Flatliner flat iron serum, which I was impressed made my hair so sleek compared to my usual iron spray.

I tied my hair high up in the crown leaving some pieces around the face loose then adding some OSiS Dust It to my ponytail I back combed it to create some volume. I've never used a matt powder before, and did accidentally put way too much on when it came out pretty fast!! But it did add some texture to the hair and helped hold the back combing in.

Next I smoothed the ponytail down and gave it a spray of OSiS Glamour Queen volumising hairspray to keep it all smooth.

Lastly I used my Enrapture Totem styler to add loose curls and movement to the ponytail and finished off the look with a spray of OSiS Sparkler Shine spray all over which gave my hair a lovely sheen.

And here's the finished look.

I loved the OSiS products I was sent and will most definitely continue to use the Iron Spray and Shine spray as they impressed me the most.

What do you think of the overall look? Have you used OSiS products??

What looks have you tried out recently??

London Fashion Week - What I Wore

Shirt Dress - H&M

Coat _ Dororthy Perkins sale

Necklace - H&M

Loafers - Dune *

Bag - Charity Shop

Bracelets - New Look

Nails - Barry M Gelly in Watermelon

Just a quick post to show you what I wore to LFW at the weekend. I wanted something really comfy and simple and something with a bit of colour to go with my gifted Dune loafers in a lovely teal colour. I opted for this raspberry shirt dress from H&M which was £14.99 so a bit of a bargain and its great done up to the top or left open and is long enough to be a dress or over jeans. 

I wore it with my DP sale coat which I was planning to add a fur collar to but it was very mild out so opted for nothing.

My bargain charity shop bag was perfect to carry my camera and makeup etc in and I stacked up some neon on my wrist with some bracelets from New Look

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I tried out Barry M's new Gelly varnish in the colour Watermelon and although I love the colour I didn't personally find it to be any glossier than some of my normal polishes. Maybe that's because its over fake nails  I'm not sure but I bought it in another colour too so am keen to try that one out too.

I also wore my favourite Kate Moss for Rimmel Matte lipstick in pale pink which I got in a goody bag last LFW. I think its a really lovely colour and does last and for an only recent lipstick convert its one of my favourites.

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I'll do another post this week featuring my LFW catwalk pics but I will say I didn't enjoy the experience as much this season, especially not on my own and decided not to stay for all the shows I had tickets for.

But more of that next post and more pics.

Did you go to LFW?

Guess My Valentine

 

 How amazing is the new range of Guess jewellery and watches??

I know its the day before Valentines but I'm hoping its not too late to put a request in for one of these gorgeous watches?  My favourite is the rose gold sprots watch which is such a beautiful piece. The trend for chunky watches by designers such as Michael Kors and Marc Jacobs is still massive but I truly think Guess have some amazing alternatives and at a fraction of the cost of the competition. They have the much beloved rose gold colour metal as well as the usual silver and gold and some amazingly ornate ones with leopard design.

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I also love their new jewellery range, especially the bracelets which are woven and leather friendship bracelet style. They are really cute designs and in some lovely colours and I like that they have mixed up materials with cord and metals.

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 Its not often I get a press release and just have to post it on the blog but I just loved all the images they sent over to me and had to sharew.

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What do you think of Guess's new ranges?

Its not all about LFW - Cambridge Style Week & John Lewis

Yesterday I was lucky enough to attend the John Lewis and Cambridge Style Week's blogger breakfast. It was a prelude to what's to come at Cambridge Style Week 20th - 24th February and a chance for John Lewis to introduce us to some of their services and their new lines some of which will be showcased at CSW.
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Cambridge Style Week is a series of fashion shows and events all over Cambridge showcasing some of Cambridge's upcoming and established designers as well as shopping experiences and live performances.
Its the first event of its kind in this area and even if your not Cambridge based head over to the website and take a look at whats happening.

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The blogger breakfast was a great event and John Lewis's first ever.

We were welcomed into John Lewis Cambridge before shop opening hours and provided with yummy pastries and coffee in the stores brasserie. Each table had been wonderfully decorated with bright accessories and props.

Split into two groups we were taken to the stores Lingerie department and shown some of the beautiful lines John Lewis stocks including Elle Mcpherson and Calvin Klein and told about their Bra fitting service which caters for all sorts of clients.
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Next stop was the Fashion Advice consultation suite where one to one appointments are held to help anyone for free with style and clothing advice.

Next door we were taken through some of the new ranges for Spring including the range Somerset exclusively designed for John Lewis by Alice Temperley and some amazing prints from Mint Velvet and John Lewis's own range Collection Weekend - I especially loved the floral print trousers from this range.
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Some of the new ranges are incredibly modern and bang on trend and I was impressed as I always previously perceived John Lewis as more for the middle aged lady (terrible I know) but I saw several things I am now coveting for my own wardrobe.
Finally we were all given a free gift thanks to a blogger lucky dip and I went home with a lovely Cath Kidson handcream.

I was incredibly impressed with the ranges at John Lewis and thoroughly enjoyed the blogger event. It was John Lewis's first blogger event and hopefully the first of many as it was wonderfully organised and they made us all feel very welcome.
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John Lewis will be showcasing some of their lines at Cambridge Style week's Best Of British Show as well as the Spring Summer preview event. If you haven't yet heard of Cambridge Style Week here's all the juicy details so you can grab yourself a ticket before they sell out.

Wednesday 20th Feb - Best Of British Gala
Thursday 21st Feb - Cutting Edge Cambridge Style
Friday 22nd Feb - Ethical & Sustainable Fashion
Saturday 23rd Feb - Boutique Shopping experience & Spring Preview Catwalk
Sunday 24th Feb - Wedding, Prom and Ball fair
Final closing party

Most events are being held at the Cambridge City Hotel and tickets can be booked here
I'm hoping to attend the Saturday events and blog all about them here on Bang On Style.
The Wedding Fair is a free event but do still register to reserve your place and there will be lots of events around the city happening which you can find out about using the Live Cambridge app.
Also find Cambridge Style week on Twitter via the hashtag #cambsstyle
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Cambridge Style Week also has a competition on their blog to win a Cambridge Satchel - enter it here  as well as lots of info regarding Cambridge Style Week itself.
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The whole thing is very exciting and a great event for the local area and for Cambridge fashion. I'm Essex based but still plan to go over for some of the events. Which do you like the sound of?
Would you go to Cambridge Style Week?

So Cross I Forgot - New Look Leggings

Leggings - New Look*

Shirt - New Look via ebay

Step hem tank - Primark sale

Boots - George at Asda

Cross - Ebay

Rectangle necklace - H&M

Bracelets - Handmade by me

Rings - Various inc handmade

I stumbled across these photos on my computer and realised I had completely forgotten to post them. I bought these leggings in the New Look sale with a voucher kindly gifted to me. I like to spend vouchers on lots of little things rather than blow it on one big item. I've only just spend the last of it this week on a loop knit cardi which I've been searching for for a while and a couple of other bits and then got an email saying the cardigan was out of stock even though the order had gone through. So annoying as this is the second time I've had this from New Look and I really wanted it. I don't think I'll try buying from their sale again online.

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I've really started to love wearing leggings and own about 10 pairs I think, various patterns and wet look ones too. The key is having enough tops long enough to cover your bum, I'm not a fan of leggings worn as trousers, they're not thick enough for that. I see them as thicker tights nothing more. Do you? This pair were a bargain price of £4 and although Primark basic leggings can cost as low as this New Looks are a better quality and fit. 

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I'm already eyeing up some others. What do you think of these Legging picks? What's your opinion on Legging etiquette?