Thursday, 18 July 2013

Girls AND curls

Okay, so maybe it's just our straight-hair-complex here at Mombasa HQ, but we absolutely love curling our hair. I mean curling your hair just makes it so fun and bouncy!
Curling, be it small waves or ringlets, gives your hair great movement- not to mention the heat gives your hair a wonderful gloss!
Curling can be done so many different ways too, of course- here at Mombasa we've tried curling tongs, wrapping bits of fabric up in our hair so that it looks like you have a million zillion ant hills on your head and even just tying our hair up into a wet, messy bun overnight! However after trying all the different ways possible, we've found the best way is to curl your hair with your straightener!
Yes, we said with your straightener. Bit of a contradiction, I know, but trust us- it works!
To prove it, one of our HQ girls, Holly, even tested it out and look how well it's turned out!
Woooohooo! So, after hours of stalking Youtube, she found this tutorial which we believe is the best one! It's easy, well instructed and makes absolutely beautiful curls! So off you go!




Love, Mombasa Rose x

Denim-th Heaven

At Mombasa, we love denim everything! Skirts, dresses, overalls, Boyfriend Jeans and especially denim on denim (double the demin, double the fun)!

Pretty much, we are in denim-th heaven this season!
Tune in for some tips on how to style denim like our fave celebs! Ta, ta!

Miranda Kerr
Miranda- She's out girl! Always ahead of the trends, she's spot on with this seasons denim on denim look! pair that with a classic sports lux watch and a classic leather tote!
ps- Child optinal.

Rihanna
Rihanna knows how to play it cool in denim on denim- use differents colours and textures to mis up this look and add chic femine details to 'class' it up! Can't go wrong with Rih Rih!

Alexa Chung
We've said it before and we'll say it again- we heart alexa! This girl can do no wrong! Mix tomboy denim overalls with lady like lace tops, topped off with her signature boat shoes and you've got yourself a classic 'Alexa' look!


Later skaters!
Mombasa Rose x

Weekly Playlist


Listen to our sweet, sweet office tunes, Homeslice!
About You- XXYYXX ( This guy is so talented and he's only 17- WHUUUUUT!)
Satellite Heart- Anya Marina (This is forever one of our favourite downtime songs! We'd also recommend her cover of 'Whatever You Like' too, so grooovy!)
I Need Answers- ASTA (ASTA stands for Amazing, Stunning, Talented and Astounding, to us!)
Bad Girls- M.I.A (She ain't no Rih Rih, but they definitely agree that bad girls do it well!)
Balloons- Foals (Foals Forever <3)
Forever- Ben Harper (Ben, can you sing to us whilst we sleep, please? Kthxbai)
Bravado- Lorde (Lorde is very quickly becoming you of our new favourite artists!)
Retrograde- James Blake (James Blake. Enough said.)

Monday, 13 May 2013

When In Doubt- Pout!


Ever wondered how celebrities get that perfect, red carpet ready pout? Well here's your chance! Check out our "Perfect Pout" tutorial below!
And there you go! A perfectly, pretty pout! Check back in next week for another tutorial!
Love, Mombasa Rose x

When Pretty Met Punk


With the 2013 Met Ball just been and gone, at Mombasa we're still reeling over all the beautiful, punk-a-licious outfits! With some of our faves being from Emma Watson to Cara Delevingne we are loving the pretty punk vibe hitting our winter wardrobes!
To pull of the edgy look, the trick lies in balancing the pretty with the punk! Mix lace with leathers and rose golds with blacks and the possibilities are endless! Ditch the bubble gum pink lipstick for bold purple reds for cool, impact look (try 'Rebel' by Mac cosmetics)!
We're also loving strappy, simple shoes paired with cluttered dresses for a punk-tastic vibe! Check out our inspo board for more funky-punky ideas!
Clockwise from top left: Red Skater Skirt- $, Lace top- $39.99, Dress Skater Tropical Empire- $54.99, Bow Shorts in Faux Leather- $49.99, Spotty Sunglasses- $14.99, Dress Wave in Flame Red- $49.99, Top Pleather Frills-$39.99, Jumper Sweater Crop in Black Daisy- $39.99, Romper Playsuit Lace Lover in Red- $59.99

Just remember though kiddies, while trends come and go, some things, like tattoos, last for ever. So in the eternal words of Daria,

Later skaters,
Mombasa Rose x