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March Favorites

Where did the time go this March?!?!? It's already time for another braforme's Monthly Favorites. This past month, I've been obsessing over seven items ranging from makeup to my favorite book. I truly love March, mainly for the fact that it's Persian New Year's and my college spring break! I had plenty of time to relax and enjoy myself, and you can bet I took full advantage. What were your favorites from March?

1. Statement Necklace:

I have been wearing this beauty with basically all my outfits this month, and I still can't believe how much it cost me... Only $5! Yes, believe it! I was running some errands at Wal-Mart, and I happened to check out their jewelry section. As I was looking around my eye was caught by a wall of statement necklaces. Who'd have know Wal-Mart was necklace heaven? The price of all the beauties neatly arranged on that wall ranged from $5 to $10. This particular necklace happened to be one of the $5 pieces. I was amazed by the quality of it, and it shows that Wal-Mart has definietly stepped up in their jewelry department.

2. L'Oreal Eye Makeup Remover:

For the longest time I've been on a hunt to find the best eye makeup remover available. I finally ended up purchasing one from Sephora (for $20... No beuno). I personally don't like oily eye makeup removers, but this one from L'Oreal happens to be the best match for me. It even removes my waterproof mascara and eyeliner without leaving an oily residue behind.

3. NYX Extreme Shine Butter Lipgloss:

This buttery goodness is definitely a lip gloss fanatic's must-have! I adore it, and I will most likely repurchase once it's run out. The color I wore throughout this month was called "Dolly Girl," and it's the perfect shade of glossy, hot pink. It really makes your lips stand out without feeling sticky, leaving just the right amount of gloss.

4. Laura Mercier Foundation;

The smooth finish foundation by Laura Mercier really does give your skin that flawless finish. I love this foundation, even if it's a tad on the pricier side. I love how it gives me a smooth, flawless look with out causing my make up to appear caked on. With the weather getting warmer, I really don't want my skin looking cakey at all.

5. OPI Nail Polish:

If you're a girly girl who loves the color pink, like me, then you would love this polish by OPI. This gorgeous nail polish even has the word pink in its name: "I Think In Pink." I have been wearing this polish nonstop this month, and I may even continue wearing it in the month of April. The nail polish is a light shade, with just a hint of nude tones. This is a perfect polish for a job interview, just to give an example.

6. Batiste Dry Shampoo

I'm by no means a dry shampoo kind of girl, but there are times when my hair just needs a break from real shampoo (mainly because it drys my hair out). I usually use dry shampoo on days that I don't wash my hair (which is basically every other day). This product not only smells good, but helps get rid of the excess natural oils in my hair.

7. "The Last Letter from your Lover" by JoJo Moyes

Earlier this month I was drinking my coffee at Barnes& Nobles Cafe, when decided to walk around and look at some books. I came across this book by JoJo Moyes, and started reading it right there in the store. I ended up reading through five entire chapters before actually purchasing the book. That's how much I loved this romantic story-line. If you're a fan of romance, then you will love her books!

15 Gorgeous Nail Colors for Spring

Springtime is a wonderful time for fashion! One of the hot trends this season is to sport toned down versions of nudes and typically bright colors. Lower the intensity a bit by cooling down colors like neons, baby pink, and fiery reds; instead, go with an elegant rose or yellow tone for a classy, polished look this spring. Don't be afraid to turn up the class by toning down the color!

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Beauty of the Build: VCG meets Darron Coppin of Sven Cycles...

The beauty of frame building is something I have come to really respect and admire. Over my 5 years in the world of cycling, I've been lucky enough to become the proud owner of a British hand-built bicycle, and become friends with some of the incredibly talented UK artisans in this field.

One of these frame builders I recently had the pleasure of meeting was Darron Sven Coppin, of Sven Cycles. Hosted in the stunning B1866 Brooks England store, Darron & Keith Noronha of Reynolds Tubing gave a Q&A session on "The Custom Bicycle". Elements of a custom build from fit and geometry to tube selection was covered at the event, with everyone having the chance to have a feel of some raw tubing and check out some of the amazing bespoke builds Darron had made, including the 'El Loco' single speed...

The turn out for the talk was huge, and Darron was of course a man in demand that evening. I managed to grab a few moments with him for a quick chin-wag about the joy of riding a hand built bicycle. Pleasingly this lead to meeting up with Darron the following morning back at B1866 for a lengthier chat and spin through Covent Garden together...

Darron founded Sven Cycles 3 years ago, and is no stranger to the world of cycling and builds. He's been a keen mountain biker since the very early days of the sport and was taught by his father (a jeweller and vintage car enthusiast) how to braze when he was a teenager. Spending a good few years as a cycle mechanic, it seems to have always been in his blood. His talent, skill and hard work in frame building became even more evident when his Rohloff bike won 'Best Touring Bicycle' at Bespoked - just two years after launching his business.

His Ladies Roadster which was on display at the talk had caught my attention, but with the crowds it was tough to get a proper look. I could now relish the chance to see it up close! It was indeed a splendid build, with subtle detailing providing a good few "oooh, just look at that!" moments when spotted...

The paintwork design on the Roadster was glossy and incredibly smooth: both to look at and to the touch. All of the paintwork for Sven Cycles is done locally and under their careful supervision. From what I'd seen and been told, care to detail is key and the painting / polishing is a meticulously well done job: each frame is initially polished, then powder coated for strength and then polished once again before the wet coat is applied. After that comes the graphics, lacquer and finally it's treated with an internal frame saver. Nothing is skimmed on at all.

Not only is it a visual treat, it's a sturdy steel build too: with Reynolds 631 tubing, the alloy used is a development on their 531 range (which I've previously tested out on the Pashley Clubman), with 10% higher strength. As Darron explained, this was great for the build as it provides a tough but comfortable frame - excellent for long distance rides, and durable enough to last.

Although a steel bicycle it felt incredibly light and fluid to ride, and sturdy at the same time. It wasn't a heavy feeling pedalling along on it, and the the ease of the Alfine electronic gearing system fitted on the Roadster was a new one for me! I'd never been on a bike with this on it before and its one-press smoothness was something I could quite get used to when cycling...

Touches like these give an insight into how Darron goes about his frame building and the design of Sven Cycles. It's a mix of the traditional with his classically styled bikes, but with a modern twist. I love the idea of designing my own custom build, but openly admit I also find the idea quite daunting: I'm not an expert by any stretch so would feel a bit out of my depth about what to ask for other than "it looking nice, please"- people like Darron and this ethos on frame building makes it that bit more approachable.

It was an absolute pleasure meeting Darron and riding with him. Sven Cycles (along with this Roadster and those gorgeous Michaux Liberty print bags - more on those soon) will be at Bespoked Bristol this this year - if you can make it there, I strongly recommend you visit his stand.

Many thanks to Darron, B1866 for allowing us use of the store, and Ian James for all photography for this post.

Lemon Yellow

Hello Sunshines! Ready to brighten up your wardrobe this spring? Add a splash of yellow to your outfits... No, not mustard yellow, but a beautifully vibrant lemon yellow. If you don't like wearing bright colors (like myself, lover of all things black) try wearing a dash of yellow; something a bit simpler like a belt or even some subtle yellow jewelry. Now, just a little warning: there is a such thing as over doing it with this color, so minimize your yellowness to one or two items. Below are a few of my favorite lemon yellow pieces. Let go of your darker yellow tones from fall, and embrace some lemon yellow in your spring closet!

Kelly Green

Happy St. Patty's Day everyone! To celebrate this always fun holiday, I decided to sport a kelly green top I've been holding onto. To spruce up the look, I paired it with a black and white striped skirt, a classy pair of black heels, and a gold clutch. What better way to ring in the holiday than with a fashionable look incorporating green and gold? I hope everyone has had a blast being Irish for a day, and I hope each of you sported a little something green!