Marks & Spencer AW13

Okay, kind of freaking out. On 19 August, British retailer Marks & Spencer-- M&S-- issued a press release revealing their autumn collections campaign. And, well, its RIDICULOUSLY amazing.

It's kind of surprising for M&S, which I knew as a mostly-grocery store. You could always find a couple of gems in their clothing and housewares sections, but this? This is insane. The gorgeous campaign is shot by ANNIE FREAKIN' LEIBOVITZ and features a dozen of Britain's strongest and most inspirational women. The lineup:

        Nicola Adams Olympic Gold Winning Boxer

        Monica Ali Award-Winning Author

        Helen Allen Nurse of the Year 2011

        Darcey Bussell Retired Principal Ballerina at The Royal Ballet

        Grace Coddington Creative Director of US Vogue

        Karen Elson Supermodel and Singer

        Tracey Emin Artist and Professor of Drawing at the Royal Academy

        Ellie Goulding Multiplatinum global recording artist/Brit Award winning Singer/Songwriter

        Helen Mirren Multiple Award-Winning Actress

        Laura Mvula Breakthrough Singer/Songwriter

        Katie Piper Burns survivor, television presenter and charity campaigner.

        Jasmine Whitbread CEO of Save the Children International 

The campaign hits M&S's website on 13 September... P.S.... They offer free shipping to the USA and Canada- score! For more info on the collection, as well as full outfit details for each of the ladies, check out their press release!

 

photos via Marks & Spencer

xoxo, Molly

UK Beauty Bits : The Unattainable

As a dedicated Anglophile, my love of all things British doesn't stop at Prince George and scones. The UK is home of some of the best drugstore makeup there is, a lot of which is impossible (or impossibly expensive) to get here in the USA. 

Because I'm a complete madwoman when it comes to my UK shopping, I already have a must-buy beauty list saved on my computer, waiting impatiently to be thrown into action. 

Your day will come, lovely list. 

In the meantime, I thought I'd share some of my cravings with you! If you frequent UK beauty blogs you'll probably recognize most of these, and if you ARE a UK beauty blogger with a big heart... well... I will reward you handsomely for your easy access to Superdrug.

COMPLEXION

  Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Powder - £12 / Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer - £7.49 / 

Hydraluron Moisture Booster - £16.66 / Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer - £4.19

NAILS

 Barry M Gelly Nail Paint (in Lychee and Grapefruit) - £3.99 / Barry M Gold Foil Nail Effects - £3.99 /  

Bourjois 1 Seconde Nail Enamel (20 Perle Illusion, 03 Beige Distinction, and 04 Taupe Classy) - £5.99

COLOUR

 Bourjois Little Round Pot Cream Blush (03 Rose Tender) - £7.99 / MUA Undress Me Too Palette - £4

That MUA palette... I mean, come on. And Hydraluron seems to be the newest must-have for gorgeous skin- ugh, deprived dull-skinned me. Any international beauty bits you're craving? What are your favorites?

xoxo, Molly