Autumn Transitional Favourites

                         Autumn is one of those seasons where the weather really is unpredictable. You just can't call on what is going to happen. Last week, I had my coat out for the first half of the week and then put it away towards the end. With the dark mornings making a return its time to give the makeup and skincare routine a shake up to get ready for the cold season. I thought I would share with you my favourite transitional items...                    

                                       

Summer to Autumn Fashion Transition

The weather is taking a turn this week and its officially going to be the start of the cold days and nights, rain and all the autumnal feels. To celebrate the end of the summer, Joe Browns have launched their Shaken and Stirred quiz to help pick an outfit to wear when we go out or in the current situation - stay in...

 

Bath & Body Works Autumn Haul

Did you know that the famous Bath and Body Works is FINALLY opening in the UK soon? I saw it over on twitter, as they were advertising for jobs across the country and when I went to the one in Hawaii, the manager there mentioned it to me! This was my first visit and it was incredible. The shop was quite small, with more body items compared to candles, which is what I really wanted due to them moving shop locations but all in all it was worth it. It put my mind at rest and I managed to pick up some 'fall' bits to keep me going. 

Summer to Autumn

Its officially September, the boots are out and the PSL is back in store. Which only means one thing, AUTUMN IS HERE, AUTUMN IS HERE. I am so excited that its finally time for my favourite season of all time, I love the sun but the cosiness of this time of year makes me all giddy inside. In this post, I am sharing my favourites for the transitional period. From lifestyle to beauty... 

Everyday Makeup

My current makeup storage is a thin cabinet outside my room, which means that all my makeup isn't where I get ready. It has taken me some time to get used to it, but now I have a little section on top of my chest of draws that hoards the makeup that I wear everyday. It doesn't really change on a day to basis, other than the occasional switch up of lip colour and addition of eye makeup if I can be bothered. I give myself about 20 minutes in the morning to do my makeup and hair, so this is what I love to use. 

Autumn Fashion with Lasula

As soon as the 1st of November hit, my wardrobe became a autumn wonderland. Out came the chunky knits, jumper dress, tights and of course boots. I love this time of year as it is perfect to wear anything and everything that is going to keep you warm and every so cosy. This post is a very exciting one, the lovely Lasula have collaborated with me to show you two gorgeous, easy and very inexpensive autumn/winter outfits that I am going to be wearing a whole lot for the next few months. 

Eyeshadow for the Autumn

It seems like Autumn has well and truly taken over my life, my instagram, my candles, basically everything. It was only a matter of time until my makeup gets the Autumn bug too, I posted all about my top lipsticks last week and this week is about eyeshadow. I am not someone who wears eye makeup everyday as it is far too much effort, but when I do wear it, I love going all out and having shades on that match the season and time of year.                                    

Keeping The Glow After Summer

Like every other blogger, I am so excited that autumn is just around the corner. There will be a lot of mention about the season on here and my social media over the next few months, I just love the season so much. This summer however, I really got into having glowy skin. From my base to the highlighter that I apply on my cheeks, I have become obsessed with being dewy. Today's post is in collaboration with TAM Beauty, the brand who has many other brands under its umbrella from Freedom to Makeup Revolution. In this post, I am showing you some inexpensive and good quality products that are perfect for the autumn and still capture some summer glow. 

Things That Make You Smile

If there is one thing that I stand by, then its been positive. I always look for the 'brighter side' of things in life, I'm one of those people that can't help but smile. No matter how much sleep, what's going on in my head I am always smiling. To the point where I even show my teeth, can't smile without showing them! At this time of year especially, there are always times to smile and things that make you.

Getting Autumn Ready

Autumn is here, autumn is here!! I love this time of year, perfect for hot chocolates, slippers, movie nights and of course cosy fashion. What better way to kick off the the season then investing in a a new handbag and a new jumper to keep you warm day and night. This post is in collaboration with the one and only Boutique of Molly, who I have worked with several times and this time is even better because...they've just launched a range of bags!

The new bags include everything from small for a night out to the larger shoppers to help you through everyday. 

Autumn Slogan T-Shirts

I am a big lover of slogan t-shirts infact I declare them as my 'monday wardrobe' because I know that the sass of some of them is too much to handle for some people. Lush T-shirts are a site I love my previous Let it Snow t-shirt is coming out of he cupboard today as it is officially November and for me the countdown to Christmas! These are some of there newer range and I had to share with you because of how amazing they are! Of all of them, my favourite has to be the 'You had me at I hate that bitch too' it has me and many of my friends written all over it. 

NOTHING TO WEAR - £14.99

CHEAT DAY EVERYDAY -  £14.99

YOU HAD ME AT I HATE THAT BITCH TOO - £14.99

JUST BECAUSE I DON'T REACT - £14.99

CHECK YOUR EGO AMIGO - £14.99

I GET MY CARDIO BY RUNNING - £14.99

Who doesn't love a good slogan tee?

 

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My Go To Autumnal Makeup Look

In my mind, autumn is well and truly here and the cold weather is making its presence. I thought i would just share my go to current makeup look and the products that I am loving. It all starts with the base for which I use The amazing L'Oreal True Match without any primer underneath (SHOCKER) but this is because the new formula allows me to use it with just moisturiser underneath. Then to hid those awful bag I have been loving the L.A Concealer it covers, lasts well and it incredibly cream then set with the Rimmel Stay Matte.  I skip blusher in the winter and go straight to a little bit of bronzer to give me some colour.

Then for the eyes I have been obsessed with the Little Mix Eyes Palette all the colours are so pigmented and the first three gold shades are perfect for the autumn. Underneath this as a base and a primer I used the Bourjois Colourband in Brun which is pretty much the same colour as my eyelids making it pointless but ah well. For mascara I am still in love with the Benefit Roller Lash it gives my lashes length and they look like spider legs. And on my lower lash line I am started to smudge some brown eyeliner like the MAC lady did a few weeks ago for me, I can't do it as great as her but I try. 

Then for lips the main autumnal focus, for this I mix two different shades of berry/red one of them is the Wet n Wild Lipstick in Cinnamon (which is now available to buy on Amazon eep!) and the Bourjois Velvet Lipstick in Grand Cru together these are like superwoman on my lips.


I guess that gold eyes and berry lips are the standard autumn makeup look, but swapping red for nude is cool too!

What are your autumn must haves? 

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Trilogy Stores Autumn Winter Wishlist

Source - Trilogy Stores

Denim Edit

I am in desperate neds for some new jeans but finding the right ones can be a pain and I always end up going for the same style. I want that to change and am lusting over these three different ones, first up we have the straight leg - basic but comfortable and great to wear with anything you own. I am also loving the look of white jeans, little did I know that you can pull them off in the winter as well with a chunky knit. Then the one pair of jeans I really want to get my hands on leather jeans. They are rocker-chic and the small detailing such as zips add such an edge. Can you imagine them with a burgundy top and a biker jacket *heart eyed emoji*

Source - Trilogy Stores

Perfect Knits

Who doesn't love a good chunky sweater? At the moment the weather is all over the place but I am taking every chance to get out the jumpers and more recently cardigans. Not the ones you throw on top of a t-shirt the big wooly ones. I love the look of these long and fluffly cardigans as a chance to layer up and great to keep warm. 

Folk Fall Tales

Then we have a trend that I have a lot about but never seem to know how to wear it. I read somewhere once that its like Bohemian but more simple with bold colours that pop. One piece that I love from the Trilogy Stores range is this Jumpsuit from the Alexa Chung for AG Jeans, How beautiful is it? Its a classic denim colour yet the long sleeves makes it look different and very chic. I would also add a over-sized scarf to complete the look and a cute little hat.  

If you ever find your self in a fashion rut and need some inspiration take a look at Trilogy Store Lookbook, including how to wear the very tough material that is suede.  

 

*POST IN COLLABORATION WITH TRILOGY STORES*

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Autumn is Coming - Lips

Now for the instalment of Autumn Is Coming that I have been very excited for - LIPS! By far my favourite make-up item out there, I could spend £1 or even 1 million pounds on them - they are just amazing. There are a lot of colours that I love at this time of year, and ones that I am still finding when browsing instagram. But these four are the ones I have been going for these past few weeks making them more of my 'current favourites' rather than all time. 

1. (Bottom) Wet 'n' Wild in Cinnamon Spice £2.20 Amazon

This is the berriest shade of the four and it a lipstick that is to die for. I am so thankful for Mollie sending me this in the swap that we did because Wet 'n' Wild lipsticks that amazing, and worth the hyper that surronds them. They are only £2 and are creamy, long lasting and smell glorious. The lipstick glides on to the lips like butter and the semi-matte finish doesn't cake or flake away. I do find some bleeding after a few hours but this is due to no lip liner which is changing from today, as I am on the hunt for a berry lip liner for all these colours. 

2. Seveteen Stay Pout in Rule Breaker £4.49 Boots 

I spoke about this wonderful lipstick just a few weeks ago in my 2 Seventeen Lip Products You Need To Try post. I love this lipstick because even though it is rich in colour and has a pinky undertone it's slightly glossy, making it easier to wear during the day. It is also very hydrating so perfect for those dry and cold lips. 

3. Revlon Lip-Butter in Red Velvet £7.99 Boots

I always thought that Revlon Lip butters were only for the summer time, this is due to the shades I had but infact after a trip to Boots last month I realised I was missing out. This lip butter not only has a name that makes me go hungry every time I use it but its a great colour. This is very red compared to the others, yet not a scary colour as the formula of butters are sheer. This means you can either wear it so that it doesn't really show, or build it up. Similar to the Seventeen lipstick the formula is moisturising and 'buttery' making you want to wear it as often as possible.

4. (Top) Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet in Frambourjoise £8.99 Superdrug

Finally we have a lipstick that is a completely different colour to the other three, this is a true pink, Don't let pink scare you, or make you think that its only for summer nights because it most definitely isn't. If reds and berrys scare you then going pink is your next option and a formula like the velvet ones are perfect as it lasts all day and feels amazing on the lips. If you mix it with a red lip liner you deepen the colour and make it more autumnal. 

What are your favourite autumnal lip products?

 

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Brantano Autumn/Winter Wishlist

'Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world' what a great saying. I truly believe that the shoes you wear can make you feel like woman in power and that you are going to have a great day ahead just by putting on a pair of comfy shoes. Sandals no longer have a home in my heart but fluffly slippers and winter boots do! Brantano have recently bought out their Autumn/Winter range and I am just slightly in love. Here are my top 6 picks from the range...

1. Tweedy Wellington Boots - £ 26.00

Shoes in the winter have two be two things 1. Practice and 2.Stylish, that's where Wellies come in. They are great for a day out in the cold weather and if they look as nice as these tweedy ones why wouldn't you want to wear them. 

2. Mountain Peak Outbound Walking Boots - £28.00

One thing that I love to do in the Autumn but don't do enough of is go for a stroll. The crisp autumn leaves underneath your feet and the fresh air that surrounds you. My university is all on campus which means that I really don't get out much, but maybe a pair of walking boots would encourage me to get out there and walk. Its good exercise and a chance for me to listen to all the music on my ipod that hasn't been listened to. I love that the detailing on these boots is purple my favourite colour. 

3. Mountain Peak Laverock Snow Boots - £34.00

England isn't really known for the typical snowy winter weather but when it does come we do enjoy it to the fullest! I never seem to know what shoes to wear when it does snow, do i wear boots and risk slipping over? Or do I wear wellies and get them wet through? Brantano have a range of snow boots which are to die for. They look so warm and cosy that I want to buy some now and wear them just so my feet are kept warm. The Laverock ones don't look too bulky either so they won't be weighing you down. 

4.  Caravelle Leather Antique Knee High Boots - Was £90.00 Now £49.00

Now we get into the wishlist that consists of your more everyday footwear. First up is a gorgeous tan coloured pair of knee high boots. I seem to only ever buy black boots that go over the knee but these tan coloured ones look stunning and the heel is a perfect size for me. They seem to be slightly ashy as well which is unusual but paired with blue jeans and a white shirt would look amazing. 

5. Emilio Luca X Red Quilted Ankle Boots - £38.00

6. Emilio Luca X Red Snake Ankle Boots - £38.00

Then we have my newest obsession of footwear - ankle boots. These are great if you love boots but don't like the whole knee high thing as they sit nicely on the bottom half of your leg and come in various different styles. My personal favourites are ones with a little heel on as the flat ones make me feet look huge. The black ones are your typical style with the quilted design at the back it is perfect for informal and formal days. But then there are the red ones which are just unbelievable. The snake like pattern gives them this edge and matches the majority of lipsticks and nail polishes I currently use - who doesn't love coordinating?

The whole Brantano A/W range is amazing and I could spend hours browsing the site to see all the different shoes if you fancy it then you can view the entire Autumn/Winter Range over on their site! 

*post in collaboration with Brantano*

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Primark Autumn Trench Coat

I hate winter coat shopping. Going round every single shop and having to try on different colours, styles and sizes until I can find one that fits me like a glove. This year I was determined to find a coat that isn't like my previous ones, I don't want one of those baggy, parka coats I want something different.

What this different style was I had no clue at first, then on a recent trip to Primark I managed to pick up this beauty of a trench coat. Never in my life have I owned one but see Victoria from IntheFrow wearing all the time, and she kind of persuaded me to buy one/try one. The colour is a subtle pink but yet neutral. The buttons  and the strap around the waist is black plus as bonus has two pockets on the side.

I AM IN LOVE. It goes with everything in my wardrobe everything from informal jeans to my posh going out dresses. I can't remember the price off the top of my head but it was around £15 which I think is completely reasonable.

Do you love it or hate it? 

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Why I Bloody Love Autumn

It's officially September and in my mind that means it's Autumn/Winter Season! I probably sound like the typical blogger right now because I love the season so damn much, but I genuinely do and here are a few reasons why..

1. Sweater Weather 

I love wearing thick woolly jumpers that you can layer over leggings, a scarf and long/ankle boots. Just thinking about it is making me want to put one on right now, I also love the fact that half my uni wardrobe will be this.

2. Dark Colour's 

Clothing that is dark can be hard to pull off during the summer but towards the end of the year you don't have any excuse! Wearing everything black/grey is perfectly acceptable and the best thing it doesn't even have to match. 

3. Hot Drinks aka Starbucks PSL

Here comes the American inside of me, it's nearly time for the Pumpkin Spice Latte to come back in stores and also a bonus if you don't like coffee try the Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate - divine!

4. Smelly Candles

Long time reader then you should then I love candles and will always buy them (even though my university doesn't allow them). Around this time of year I always repurchase the same ones eg Vanilla Chai and Salted Caramel - for more recommendations have a look at my previous posts.

5. Boots

I briefly mentioned these in 1. but it deserves an entire ramble - BOOTS! Knee Length, Short, Ankle, Leather, Pleather, Suede - all of them. I love buying and wearing them because they go with everything and look so stylish at the same time. Primark always have some great ones as do BHS and now is the best time to get them because they sell out quickly. 

6. Movie Nights

Any excuse to watch a film all year round but during the winter when you don't want to be going out then staying in is the best option. A good old girly film, blankets, popcorn and of course hot chocolate with marshmallows to top it all off. I watch all the same films, Confessions of a Shopaholic, The Notebook. 

7. Leather Jackets

Another fashion favourite this time of year has to be leather jackets, I have a nude one from Primark that is stunning. Looks amazing with leggings and a jumper and they are oh so snug. It takes a while to get used to them again as they can feel sticky at first.

8. Red/Berry Lips

There is going to be a whole post on this very soon but I still had to mention it of course. Dark, berry lips are a staple in my beauty routine - so many options to choose from as well from berry berry to deep reds. I prefer matte formulas as they last longer and look much better, however I hate dry lips. Pain!

9. Smell

This is a weird one to talk about but there must be someone who understands what I mean. The fresh, smell of Autumn is a good one. The crisp leaves and dark nights create like a breezy smell and everywhere I go I can smell it and just admire the area around me. Ooh and the sound of walking on leaves - adore. 

10.  The C Word

Dare I even say it but as soon as September hits I secretly start counting down to Christmas. There I said it. But it is really just around the corner, I am a planning freak so have to get mentally prepared from now - sad I know. 

I have become that obsessed that I just had to create a Pinterest board, which you can find over here and it includes lots of cute photos like the one above and a series of blog posts coming your way very soon!

What do you love about Autumn?

 

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Aumtum Picks; Berry + Nude Lips

Another Autumn Picks for you today, if you missed my previous one then make sure to check it out here.  I've done nails and it makes sense in my mind to now do lips, in the Autumn I love wearing Berry colours and deep reds but as you can guess by the title I also wear nudes? Is that allowed? Well, I do and I am sure so many others do. 

In the order of the swatches above; 

2True Lipgloss// I have no idea what shade this is but this lip gloss is less than £2, and its an plum shade and looks amazing in the winter time. If you want something that isn't too heavy in colour so you can still wear it even if you are scared of bold lip colours.

 - MUA Matte in Wild Berry// This is such a gorgeous colour and an amazing formula. This was my most worn lipstick last year and even though it looks like a berry colour in the tube (very deceiving) it comes out this lovely deep pink colour and is warm toned. I wouldn't say it lasts all day and is awful when you have dry lips it looks so flaky. 

- Bourjois Rouge in Nude-ist// This is by far my favourite from the whole range, and I think will look perfect in this season because when its on the lips I think it looks really deep and lovely. I won't ramble on for too long because i just love them ok. 

Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait// Now on to the nude colours, this one is slightly a pinker nude and is great for you non daring girls. This time of year, its a lovely colour to wear everyday and at night and these are so moisturising too. 

Revlon Matte Balm in Sultry// Now, my favourite of the bunch and one I will wear the most this year. This matte balm is a muted red/brown shade and looks natural on the lips even if it looks scary in the tube, the formula is also amazing and very long lasting I suggest you certainly try it out!

 

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Small Autumn Primark Haul

I did a tiny little bit of shopping in Primark the week, even though I went in with the mind set of buying lots of things I didn't because it was crazy and I just wanted to get out! The things I did pick up however have filled up that little bit of extra space in my wardrobe! 

The first place I went to was the shoe department, for some new wide foot flat pumps as mine are on the verge of collapsing! Primark have the cheapest ones compared to anywhere else in the world and even though they don't last very long, they are very very comfy!

I then picked up some more nails and if you saw this post, then you will know that I loved the first packet I got and it was a no-brainer that I would be picking up some more. This time the patterned ones didn't appeal to me and instead I went with the plain coloured ones! 

Like I said, Primark was very busy and so I decided not to spend so much time looking around the busy areas and instead just picked up two things for myself. The first thing on the left is one of their basic t-shirts that has a lovely spotty pattern on, along with long sleeves so perfect for this time of year! The other buy was a patterned shirt, not only is the pattern very elegant and nice but the shirt also has a peplum feature and looks surprisingly flattering on me!

No doubt I will be going back to Primark soon to stock up on jumpers and boots! 

 

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Autumn Picks| NEW BarryM Gelly's

Seen as though its nearly the end of summer and we are approaching the Autumn season and months, I thought this would be the perfect time to kick off a new little 'series' titled Autumn Picks. By far my favourite season for so many reasons, and what better way to talk about it then blog about it! Each post that you see over the next three months will be all about different things, including makeup, clothes and even some random foody things! To read all the posts from this series click here and soon you will be able to see them all! 

This post is going to be all about the NEW BarryM Gelly's that have launched, I only picked these up yesterday and just had to post a quick swatch and tell about them. For me the change in my nail colour and lip colour is the start to any new season, and this new collection has got me super excited! There's a total of 6 new shades in the collection, and being a big fan of them already I KNEW that I had to pick up at last 3 of the new colours and they were 3 for 2 in Superdrug..sooo?! There are around 6 new shades I think, but these three appealed to me most..who knows I may just buy the others, but I own similar to those colours and the ones I did pick up are different to any others I have every owned.

T-B Mustard, Paprika and Chilli

I love these three colours, they scream Autumn! The names are so cute and so are the colours! The swatches above are two coats and I think that if you are looking for some transitional colours to take you in to the next two seasons then these are defo for you. My favourite of the three has to be Paprika because its a colour that I don't own and is so pretty when I saw it in real life, but the other two also need an honourable mention! 

 

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