Beauty | My Autumn Beauty Picks

When it comes to beauty products to me Autumn means deep rich berry tones and plenty of nourishing skin care. Here are some of my Autumn Beauty Picks for this year.

MAC Rebel Lipstick | £15.50

My all time favourite lipstick to wear during the Autumn/Winter months is Rebel by MAC. It's a deep plum tone which may look a little scary in the tube but when it is applied it isn't anywhere near as dark so definitely give it a swatch it you haven't already. This is a gorgeous shade that looks nice with a neutral smokey eye, my favourite combination to wear, and it gives my face a really lovely pop of colour. The formula is reasonably moisturising and long lasting too.

Berry Tones Nail Polish such as Essie Bahama Mama | £7.99

Autumn wouldn't be Autumn without berry toned nails and my go to shade is Essie Bahama Mama. Sadly I seem to have misplaced this polish so I haven't been able to picture it here but I have included a darker alternative by Essie called Decadent Dish which is more brown toned and darker but still nice for this time of year.

After wearing paler shades, usually pink or pastels during the Spring and Summer months I love changing this to richer shades later on in the year. It's a refreshing change and I can't get enough of them!

Origins Drink it Up Intensive Over Night Face Mask | £23.00

In Summer the heat can dry out your skin but equally during the colder months this weather can also play havoc. The skin care product I always rely on is the Origins Drink It Up face mask which I was 2-3 times a week overnight to re-hydrate my skin. Not only does my skin glow and look healthier but it also means my makeup applies better as my skin is not dry.

Sleek Pomegranate Blush | £4.49

If you are a fan of blushes this Autumn try Pomegranate by Sleek. It's very similar to Nars Sin but is a fraction of the price and brilliant quality. The formula is pretty dry so it is long lasting when applied to the skin yet it is still very blendable, more so than you would expect. Like all Sleek blushes Pomegranate is also very pigmented so you need very little to add a subtle colour to your cheeks, too much and you could risk looking like a clown so use with caution! This is such a pretty shade I often forget about but should definitely wear more.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Pencil in Smog | £15.50

Throughout the whole year I like to mix up my make-up and this is a product I use all the time but I seem to reach for it more during Autumn and that is my Urban Decay eye liner in Smog. This shade makes a nice alternative to your usual black as it's brown with subtle flecks of gold/bronze. It adds definition to the eye and finishes off a look without making it too dark so it's great to wear both during the day and evening.

I can't rave enough about the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Pencil's. They are the best eye liners I have tried as they are creamy and easy to apply without pulling or irritating the skin but are extremely long lasting. Once applied this eye liner isn't going anywhere until you add make-up remover to it!

What are your Autumn Beauty Picks?

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Blogging | My Favourite Things about Autumn/Winter

If I'm honest I haven't really noticed the change from Summer into Autumn as I was so occupied with planning our wedding and then when the temperature  in the UK dropped I was away in Barbados sunning myself... it was definitely a shock to the system when we came back to dull skies and rain! While pulling my boots and jumpers from their Summer hideaways I got thinking about the things I like about these colder months and this was my inspiration for today's blog post. I would also love to here your favourite things about these months so please leave a comment below and share your thoughts!

Here we go with my favourite's:

Cosy Evenings

As the nights draw in and there is a chill in the air there's nothing better than sitting in front of the TV watching a movie with loved ones with a hot chocolate (with marshmallow's of course) and a candle gently flicking. I find these evenings so relaxing and cosy.

Winter Scents

This leads me onto the scents I like to burn at this time of year. Don't get me wrong, I love burning my black cherry, vanilla and floral scents which are light, happy and summery but I also love the richer Christmas like scents such as cinnamon, apples and spices.  They start to make me feel festive and it makes a nice change to switch things up for different seasons.

Changing Colours

In Spring and Summer it's great to see the leaves on the trees and bright colours from the flower displays, the baby animals being born and the bright sunlight beaming down but I also enjoy the change in nature to the orange, yellow, red and brown tones as the nights draw in and the air becomes crisper. It's just so amazing how this happens.

Berry Tones

Some of my all time makeup has Autumn/Winter tones such as MAC Rebel Lipstick, Cranberry MAC eyeshadow and Essie Bahama Mama Nail Polish. Of course you can wear these any time during the year but I always lean to them more at this time. I enjoy wearing these shades of makeup which has a deep, rich pop of colour but at the same time can still give you a natural look if you are careful how you apply it.

Winter Fashion

I'm definitely a sun bunny at heart but after wearing so many Summer dresses, sandals and strappy tops it it nice to have a change and get out those snuggly jumpers and winter heeled boots. It's like shopping without having to buy anything as I often re-discover items I completely forgot I had.

What are your favourite things about the Autumn and Winter Months?

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Beauty | Autumn Hair and Beauty Trends

The weather in the UK is so changeable at the moment one minute we have beautiful blue skies and it's a warm sunny day and the next there is a chill in the air and raindrops falling on our heads. I'm not ready for Summer to be over just yet and I'm really hoping we get a nice September as it's our wedding in three and a half weeks but controversially I'm also looking forward to Autumn arriving.

As the temperature cools and the pretty golden leaves drop from the trees it offers the perfect opportunity to re-discover your Autumn fashion and beauty favourite's that have been neglected over the Summer months. To me, it feels like shopping without having spending any money as it's also exciting finding products you forgot you had.

This has got me thinking about what hair and beauty trends will grace the pages of our favourite magazines and fill the windows of our favourite shops hoping to tempt us in. Here's what I think will be this years favourite's:

Highlights

When people say highlights they often think of Summer and brightening their hair because it's warmer outside but why not mix things up and do this during Autumn instead? A flash of blonde or auburn running through a hair style looks gorgeous and is perfect for this time of year because it mimics the changing colour's of the leaves on the trees and would look stunning with berry tones. Check out some products used to colour hair here.

Nails

I mentioned berry tones earlier and it's a must during Autumn for nails as well as red. It's a classic and one of my favourite looks which I repeat every year without fail. Sometimes red can be a bit daunting to wear but something deep and rich like Sinful Nail Polish in Dangerous is a great shade. I also love to wear purple if I feel like mixing things up a little and this Attitude Polish in Temptation is really pretty. To have a more unique look but still fit in with this trend why not try adding your own nail art such as a hint of gold sparkle?

Textured Hair

I love adding texture to my hair whether it be beachy waves or curls and although I do this all year round for some reason I tend to do this more in Autumn/Winter. This year I think this look will be popular rather than the sleek straight look but I think high gloss and choppy layers will also be common. A simple high ponytail with plenty of volume or a down do will be the look this year. You can add texture to your hair by using a variety of styling tools to create different looks.

Makeup

Smokey eyes are something I think will be big in Autumn this year, in particular grey, purple and cranberry looks (not necessarily combined). These colours shout Autumn to me as the party season approaches I think the smokey eye will become more popular with a defined black flick or shimmery brown/gold liner. The berry lip is always around during this time of year and I love this look but I think purple lip shades will be more popular. MAC Recently released a gorgeous new deep purple shade in a Limited Edition collection and it's only a matter of time until others follow suit.

I look forward to seeing how many of my predictions are true as Autumn approaches!

What do you think will be the Autumn Hair and Beauty Trends?

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W7 Nail Varnish Review

 

 

 

 

 

Autumn is well and truly here and a perfect nail polish to spice up any of your plain colour bases is definitely Bronze Debris by W7.  This polish is stunning.  I love the pretty black, gold, pale pink specs and glitter... i've have worn it a lot this month already.  It goes with a whole host of colours and is buildable so you can add as much 'debris' to your nail look as you like.  In the picture above I only did one coat as I was in a rush but you can easily add more with a little more time.

The specs and glitter are suspended in a transparent polish which is reasonably thin so doesn't make you nails feel too heavy with cakey polish build up.  The staying power is also amazing.  When teamed with a top coat my nails can easily stay chip free for 7 days if not longer which is pretty unusual!

You can buy W7 Bronze Debris from Nail Polish Direct for £2.95

What do you think of the W7 nail polish?

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The Autumn Tag

I've noticed The Autumn tag doing the rounds and it looked fun so wanted to share my answers with you guys too!  If you fancy doing the tag as well leave your link below and I will check out your posts!

For Autumn, what is your...

1.  Favourite thing about it?  My favourite thing is being snuggled in the warm in front of the TV watching candles gently flickering, wearing super cosy, comfy clothes and seeing everything change from green to brown, red and orange outside.

2.  Favourite drink?  I love drinking drinking hot chocolate, it definitely reminds me of Autumn/Winter and is the perfect drink to warm you up.

3.  Favourite scent/candle?  I absolutely love candles and my two favourite scents at the moment are Oats and Honey by Bubbs and Dimples (see the review here) and A Child's Wish by Yankee Candle (in my favourites here).  These aren't really 'Autumn' scents but I love them!

4.  Best lipstick?  My favourite right now is Rebel by MAC but there are a few other lip products I've also been wearing (see my Autumn lip product posts here).  I've also bought a gorgeous berry shade by YSL that I can't wait to try.

5.  Go to moisturiser?  I've still been sticking to my Clinique Super Defense moisturiser.  It's very light and absorbs quickly.

6.  Go to colours for the eyes?  I'm definitely a neutrals girl and lately I've been particularly into the NARS Alhambra duo, All that Glitters, Patina and Satin Taupe by MAC.

7.  Favourite music or band/singer to listen to?  I am into a bit of everything really so I can't pick just one! It really depends on my mood and who I'm with.

8.  Favourite outfit to wear (i.e. boots & a scarf combo)?  My favourite outfit is either leggings or jeans with a jumper, boots, my Burberry scarf and a cute jacket (at the moment I'm loving flying jackets).

9.  Autumn treat?  New jumpers and boots :) New Look has some amazing ones right now and I recently splashed out on some ankle boots (see the post here).

10.  Favourite place to be?  At home with my family chatting in front of the TV and fire :)

 

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Autumn Nail Polishes

 

 

 

 

 

Autumn is here so I've swapped my pink polishes for my purple, berry and red shades and wanted to share some of my favourites with you.  Here goes:

Essie Bahama Mama

I love this polish and it is one I actually wear all year around.  The deep raspberry tones are gorgeous and this shade goes with a multitude of other colours so you don't have to worry too much about your nails clashing with your outfit (something I hate).  Bahmama Mama is gorgeous to wear both during the day and evening too... It's my favourite! Read the review here.

Essie It's Genius

This polish is a gorgeous purple shade with a metallic finish.  It has very subtle glitters which catch the light and looks lovely with both day and evening wear.  Every time I have used this polish people have commented on it.

Essie In Stitches

In Stitches is not a shade a would usually choose but it was on Fragrance Direct when I was buying other things so I thought I would give it a try.  I was pleasantly surprised.  The shade is a deep terracotta, salmon and is great to wear in Autumn.  It reminds me of leaves.

*W7 Bronze Debris

Bronze Debris is a perfect polish to wear over the top of plain bases to make them a little different.  It contains different sized gold, black and pale pink specs and glitters which look gorgeous.

OPI Diva of Geneva

This polish is a pretty deep purple shade with pink undertones.  It has a pearl finish so you can see a subtle gold shimmer when it catches the light.

 

 

What polish is your favourite for Autumn?

 

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Autumn Winter Ankle Boots

 

 

 

I've said it before and I'll say it again.. I'm a little addicted to shoes/boots.  Three new perfect Autumn/Winter additions to my collection are all very different from each other and any I already own and they are all from New Look.  New Look are really on top of their game at the moment.  I used to shop there when I was around 14 and then seemed to grow out of it a bit and other shops like Topshop, H&M and Jane Norman became my 'go to' stores but now that has all changed.  New Look is by far one of my favourite shops and I love to go in there and see what treats they have on offer.

Black Ankle Boots

 

These black ankle boots are made from real leather with a rough, matte finish.  The block heel means they should be comfortable to wear for several hours if not all day and they are perfect for both casual and evening wear.  The boots have a round toe and black inside zip also.  I love the simple, no fuss design and envisage me wearing these boots a lot of the coming months whether it be with skirts, dresses or trousers.

Tan Buckle Ankle Boots

 

These tan ankle boots are really unusual and nothing like any in my collection.  In store I probably wouldn't have thought twice about buying them but I actually spotted them on the new look website on one of the models and loved them.  Again, these boots can be worn with skirts, dressers or trousers and could be worn for both during the day and evening.  I love the double buckle detailing at the side, the cut outs and contrasting dark brown heel against the tan.  I can't wait to wear them!

Brown Stud Ankle Boots

 

The brown ankle boots sport a distressed leather look and are an unusual shade.  To me, they aren't tan but aren't quite brown either, instead somewhere in between.  They have gorgeous gold stud detailing on the outta edge and top as well as a double zip on the inside and outside of the boot.  The outside one is purely for decoration only.  Again, these boots have a round toe and it is most likely I will wear them with jeans rather than skirts and dresses.  The chunky block heel isn't too high so these boots should be pretty comfortable to wear for a few hours.

 

What boots are your favourite?

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Autumn Lip Products

 

Autumn is here and it is the perfect time of year to start wearing those gorgeous berry and red shades.  Here are some of my favourites:

MUA Lipstick in Shade 6

 

 Priced at only £1 MUA lipsticks are amazing value for money and are available in a variety of colours.  Shade 6 has beautiful deep red/berry tones lwith very subtle gold flecks.

 

MAC Lipstick in Rebel

 

Rebel has been a favourite of mine for around a year now.  It's a gorgeous deep pink berry shade and is perfect to wear on dark evenings to brighten up any look.

 

MUA Lipstick in Shade 1

 

MUA Shade 1 is very similar to shade 6 but feels a little heavier, has a slightly darker, richer tone and a more matte finish. There is still a slight shimmer there but not so much making the colour a little more intense.

 

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Crush

 

Crush is a deep purple/pink balm/stain which gives a pretty sheen to the lips.  This Kissable Balm Stain lasts on my lips for hours even after eating and drinking although the colour does fade.  The best way to wear this is to apply a little and press your lips together as if you use too much I have found it can go patchy after a while.

 

Soap and Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick in Plum Jam

 

Plum Jam is a combination between a gloss and a balm.  The finish is sheer so is perfect for people who don't like a bold lip or are new to wearing berry and red tones.  The colour is buildable too so if you want a little more colour you can get it but it will never be as strong as the lipsticks mentioned above.  Plum Jam is also very moisturising on the lips and looks great both on it's own and over other lip products.

 

Which is your favourite?

 

 

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New Look Autumn Wish List

Autumn is here and sadly the nights are getting darker earlier but I am excited to be able to swap around my wardrobe and discover clothes and shoes I have forgotten about over Summer.  There are also some items in the shops I am loving.  Everywhere I look there are amazing collections popping up and today I will be sharing some of my favourites from the well known brand, New Look:

Parisian Black Fur Collar Bomber Jacket - £44.99

Black Quilted Faux Fur Trim Hooded Jacket - £34.99

Black Chelsea Block Heel Boot - £24.99

Tokyo Doll Black Necklace Trim Dress - £24.99

Black and Red Floral Zip Front Skater Dress - £17.99

Cameo Rose Red Aztec Print Bodycon Dress - £17.99

Cameo Rose Cream Rose Print Fluffy Jumper - £24.99

Pink Love Jumper - £19.99

What do you think of my wish list?

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Pandora Autumn Winter 2013 Collection Launch Event

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello Lovelies!

This summer Pandora celebrated five years of unforgettable moments in the UK with the launch of its new Flagship store in London. Pandora is a brand I have loved for years and I have often admired their jewellery with friends who are also big fans.  It feels like Pandora has been around a lot longer than it has because it is so well established and loved by all.

You can therefore imagine my excitement last week when I was invited to see the 2013 Pandora Autumn Winter Collection at their newly opened store, the largest Pandora store in the world no less.  I was speechless when I received the invitation and jumped at the chance to attend this exclusive event.

The 2013 Autumn Winter collection has an enchanted forest theme and that was clearly noticeable as soon as you entered the room.  Besides the jewellery itself which I will talk about a little later, the food and decorations matched the theme perfectly.  Greenery filled the room and the whole ambiance felt magical.  I was greeted by some lovely girls who worked at Pandora and it was great to find out more about the collection and discuss the preparations that had been put into this exciting launch.

Pandora's Enchanted Forest collection includes a stunning array of delicate, feminine jewellery ranging from mystical and woodland creatures, pretty feathers, flowers and leaves which you can imagine placed on a magical forest floor and beautiful precious jewels.  There are lace-like openwork pattern charms, those to conjure nostalgic memories and many other treasures.  The colours and creatively of this collection is beautiful.  I honestly think there is something that would appeal to everyone as the range is so wide. Whether you want to add to an existing bracelet or create a new one using the new fabric string bracelets that complement the autumn themed charms perfectly. I'm sure you will find this collection as beautiful and enchanting as I did. Of course there are also necklaces and earrings too. One piece in particular I have my eye on is the gorgeous amethyst necklace in the centre of my last set of photo's above... I love it!

As well as looking at this stunning collection we were lucky enough to have some pampering at the nail bar, listen to music from a live DJ and of course speak with fellow bloggers and our hosts. I had an amazing time at the Pandora Enchanted Forest launch and I feel very lucky to have attended.  The people were all very friendly and welcoming, it was great to have an up-close look at the collection and the goodie bag was incredible.  Thank you so much Pandora!

The Enhanted Forest collection is now available in stores so you can go and enjoy the delights too! More information about the collection can also be found at the PANDORA eSTORE and Pandora main site.

What do you think of the Pandora Enchanted Forest collection?

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