The Red Carpet: BAFTA vs. Grammy

Last night, the red carpets in London and LA were rolled out for the beautifully dressed attendees of the film industry's BAFTA awards and the music industry's Grammy awards. Both events had worthy winners and there were some winning looks that got me cheering at my TV too!

Comparing the events, I would say that the BAFTAs had my vote for the best red carpet dresses. They were more colourful and elegant, whereas the singers at the Grammys were generally more revealing and daring. Not always in a good way though!

Below are my favourite looks from the BAFTAs and the Grammys. 

Julianne Moore wears Tom Ford

Thandie Newton wears Monique Lhuillier

Hailee Steinfeld wears Miu Miu

Jessica Alba wears Atelier Versace

Florence Welsh wears Givenchy Haute Couture

Lea Michele wears Pucci

Kelly Osbourne wears Tadashi Shoji

Rihanna wears Jean Paul Gaultier

Which red carpet did you enjoy the most? Who did you think dressed the best? 

Love from Lou Lou

*EDIT - I accidentally put J-Lo's outfit in the best of the Grammys but it was meant to be Kelly O!*

New Look

Pink jumper by New Look

Bird print sheer shirt by New Look

Grey jeggings by Wallis

Pink hairband by New Look

Pink pom-pom hair clip by Orelia

Necklaces & bracelet both gifts

I have been shopping rather a lot lately, and cramming my little wardrobe with  many beautiful things! Yesterday I went to Glasgow with my best friend Katz, and discovered loads of vintage shops in the West end. However, we didn't find anything we wanted to buy (except a dreamy fur coat which I love but sadly don't have room for!) so we hit the high-street. That's when I tried on the jumper and shirt as you can see above. I just had to buy them AND wear them together - even better! They're also pretty good transitional pieces which I can wear as the season takes me from Winter to Spring. Perfect!

Love from Lou Lou

Favourite ASOS things

Clockwise from left: Warehouse lace shorts £35, Motel Wallflower Print Ethel Shorts £32, ASOS Premium Oversized Placement Shirt £32, ASOS Suede & Leather Weave Bag £20, ASOS Multi Bow Platform High Shoe £36, ASOS Rose Gold Effect Retro Style Oversized Watch £24, ASOS Premium Marbled Perspex Hard Case Bag £52, House of Harlow 1960 14ct Gold Plated Necklace £75

Shopping in Leeds

Yesterday I took the train down to Leeds for the first time, to see my old housemate Kate. We had a lovely catch up and a VERY successful shop! The high-street favourites had to be visited, including H&M where I bought a pair of faux leather paneled leggings for only £15! 

What I enjoyed the most though were the shops unique to Leeds. In kitsch boutique Culture Vulture we went crazy for the necklaces and were totally spoilt for choice, but whittled them down to two each. Mine were gold pendant necklaces with an Eiffel Tower and a stag. You can also buy Pop Tarts and Lucky Charms if you fancy an old-school breakfast! My favourite part of the boutique had to be their till which was covered with lego bricks and lego skeletons!

The best shop we visited by far was called Mad Elizabeth in the beautiful Corn Exchange. Although it was perhaps the smallest vintage shop I've been too - it had the best vintage pieces I've ever seen! I picked up a whole bundle to try on and in the end went for a chunky eighties cardigan with a purple rose design, a pleated electric blue skirt and a cameo necklace. If you're intending to shop in Leeds any time soon, I strongly recommend you pop into this shop. Below are a couple of pictures I took there.

Love from Lou Lou