Forget Me Not

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Top - Forever 21
Trousers - Zara
Boots - Zara

Oh there's just something about this May breeze.
If there's anyone you fine prancing about with more than just a spring in their step, it's me. Whether this has something to do with that fact my birthday is only two days away, who know's.
But somehow this month has always held many memorable moments for me....it's also always been a super busy month socially so I'm kept on my toes. Other than that I remember the creeping in of spring, running laps around the garden along with my sister while mum tried her best to get on with the gardening and not to get too dizzy with our antics. A sea a wonderful baby blue forget me nots floods the flower beds every year, and as much as we complain about the nuisance they cause, I must say I do love them. This top reminded me of just that as I reached up to pull it off the shop rails.

I'm afraid this post bittersweet. Street & Rail has meant the world to me over the past few years and thank everyone that has followed me till now. Your support along the way has been absolutely amazing and there is no chance I would have gotten this far without you.
I have however reached a point in my life where I am looking to start a career in my new field and enjoy those quiet moments with friends, family and colleagues. By Forget Me Not as I am sureI will be back soon enough, this is but a short break in time :)

Forget Me Not

Kisses, 

Tan xx

Sunday Polish - Naked Navy Petals

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 Essie - Blanc
Essie - Bobbing for Baubles
Rimmel - Soul Session 

Looking pretty in petals this week.
Love this for a pretty and simple spring nail. Really easy too, paint nails as normal, I used two coats each, then a clear base for the flower nails. Using a dotting tool make a circle of 5 dots to create the flowers and dot a spot of glitter into the centre. Done :)

Happy Weekend.

Tan xx


Backless Top

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Out on the town with friends and colleagues all week means I come a little unprepared as my lids are literally closing...
Therefore this is just a teaser post from me today, but the full spread will be up very soon!!! In the meantime it just so happens that you can check what I've been up to this may on Instagram @tanushrid

Wishing you all an amazing day

Tan xx

Bring it On!!!

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Zara - Jeans
Zara - Shirt 
Linzi - Heels

I feel as though I could take on the world
....and it's such a fantastic feeling! 
I returned from Malawi just over a year ago, and not a day goes by where I don't think about all of the wonderful people I got the chance to meet. I take a little time each day to remind myself how incredible lucky I am. How incredibly lucky we all are, No?! A lot has definitely changed since then....

The majority of my days are now spent teetering around the office in a beautiful set of heels and tailored two-piece looking for my meeting room, or tucked neatly behind my desk snacking on endless treats (not that I'm complaining). It seems however, that the definite divide between work and weekend wardrobes is beginning to blur.

As luck has it, that blur makes a killer outfit. Denim...always! A good pair of jeans is ever the life saver, in this case paired with a smart white button down and classic pointed toe courts. Luckily warmer temperatures mean I can get away without a jacket :) 

Ready. Set.
World here I come...

Tan xx

Sunday Polish - Dog Eared

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Essie - Dramatic Drachmas
Essie - Clutch me if you can
MUA - Koala Bear

When I'm not running about London, perfect Sunday afternoons are usually coffee fuelled, sat dog-earring my favourite books, bloggers and magazines. Today's nail post captures this so well with its flooded, dog eared corners.

I started by taping off the bottom half of my nails with sellotape to stop any colour being applied there. Make sure the tape is stuck down will without any air bubbles to stop seeping. 
Apply two coats of your first colour and leave to dry. 
Using a fine paint brush (or the corner of the nail varnish brush if you have a steady hand), paint on a small acute triangle across the base. 
Be careful when peeling off the sellotape, so not to damage your cuticles.

Voila 

Tan xx 

Beauty - Spring Shimmer

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I’m so excited that it’s finally spring and the temperatures are rising. In honour of this, I have created a makeup look that is perfect for that light spring shimmer, because keeping you skin radiant, dewy and fresh is top on the beauty list. 
It's the perfect season to experiment with some colour or super sparkle, and using mostly drug store products, is super easy so let's get started.  

Prep //
A good moisturiser is absolutely essential before any makeup goes on your face. I tend to vary between Simple's rich and light formula dependent on my skin type which changes through the year. I wouldn't recommend anything harsh for young skin, theres no need for fancy formulas that cost you an arm and a leg. I've always preferred minimal ingredients, no-fuss, natural products.

Base //
I struggle with liquid foundations on a good day, so as the temperatures rise I reach out for lighter options like MAC's Studio Fix or Sheer Cover powders. Alternatively you could used tinted moisturises, or BB and CC creams. 
If a foundation is a must for you and a primer isn't already in your beauty staples kits, it should be. A brightening primer like L'oreal's Lumi Magic will also give a 'glow-from-within' look, and this small extra step with give your base a better hold, keeping everything in place for a longer lasting look. 

Blush //
Optional, but for me a must. Applied only to the apple of the cheek and blended slightly up, I like that extra colour and added dimension, especially on slightly darker skin tones like mine. MAC Pinch Me is a great everyday colour for a brighter fresh look, or Max Factor's Cream Puff Blush for added sparkle and highlight.

Glow //
Highlighters and bronzers are not only capable of giving anyone (and any skin tone) that post-holiday radiance, but they also act as a brilliant alternative if you want that added colour without blusher. Don't go for too much shimmer in a bronzer, let the sunshine work its wonders, enhancing your features with the natural filter. 
I would go for firm favourites like Benefits Hoola Bronzer and High Beam, or The Balms Betty and Mary Lou Manizer's. When applying these should be dabbed strategically high on check bones and optionally down the nose and inner corners of the eye. 

Eyes //
Nothing has changed here, I've kept things simple with my ultimate everyday L'oreal favourites. I've used their felt liner for a fine line and slight cat eye, finished with telescopic Mascara and Maybelline The Falsies. 


Lips //
Super soft and primed lips are key, you can follow my how to here. Finish with a little vaseline or your favourite balm and your really to go with a light glossy finish.
The Maybelline Color Drama pencils are a great go to if your looking for easy lasting colour.


*MWAH*

Tan xx

Sunday Polish - Wavy

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Essie - Tomboy No More
No7 - Midnight 

Wavy pretty much sums up my week!
I've been floating through in an almost daze like state, probably from my lack of sleep, but I'd like to thinks its from being insanely happy. 
I am incredibly lucky to have started a new job that I absolutely LOVE, with a brilliant team of people, not to mention summer is slowly but surely rolling in.

Playing more with exposed nude nails I thought this mix would be perfect for something a little out there. 
This ones great cause you really don't need to worry about being neat. Simply used the edge of the brush to steak on wavy lines and your ready to roll.

Keep smiling :)

Tan xx
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