Autumn Style Staples

This autumn, I'm all about slouchy jumpers, a-line skirts and western style ankle boots. Throw on a cosy scarf or bobble hat (blush pink of course!) and you're good to go! Autumn/Winter fashion is my favourite, I just love layering, wrapping up and adding winter accessories to my outfits! 

- a little note, check out the lovely Michelle's gorgeous new shop Honey + Chai for autumn staples & heavenly hand-picked pieces!

I picked up this gorgeous, soft blush scarf from Asos, it's one of those long, squashy types that you can bundle up in and wrap around and around you to lock out the cold. It's ideal for adding a little colour and pairs well with grey or black coats. I also adore a blush bobble hat, mines an oldie from Topshop but this Asos one is just as cute!

Another staple for me in Autumn/Winter is a watch. I really don't enjoy fumbling around in my bag with gloves on, trying to check the time on my iPhone and so I always make sure to wear a watch to keep track of the time. The Daniel Wellington Classic Sheffield* is a divine pick - minamilistic, classic and chic, it works well with every outfit! 

A-line skirts are a must-have for me in autumn, they're so flattering and ideal to pair with the cult Primark fleece-lined tights (SO snug)! I picked up this cute jacquard print skirt last year, this Asos denim pick is the latest addition to my collection and this cute burgundy cord piece is ideal to tuck slouchy jumpers like this dusky Pull & Bear number into.

Lastly, I can't be without my Ash Jalouse-esque New Look boots, they're comfy, stylish and super affordable at just a fraction of the price of the Ash pair. These cute Western boots are similar too, they work so well with skirts, dresses, ripped jeans...they're a staple for autumn!

What are your Autumn style staples?

A Halloween Wishlist

With just over a couple of weeks until Halloween, the shops have flooded with spooky, festive buys. Although my plans on Halloween normally consist of pumpkin carving, baking and a film or two in Halloween pyjamas, I like to sport a vampy lip, cute tee or lbd leading up to the occasion! Here's a round up of some of my favourite picks - I just love the cute cat ear headbands, the tulle skirt and the Lazy Bones Pyjamas!

New Season Must-Haves

Now that we're heading into a new season, it's the ideal time to start switching things up and to invest in a few new staples for the cold month's ahead. I've rounded up a few of my autumn must-haves, beauty staples, hair saviours and home comforts to help get you through the chilly autumn days!

Hair Clips
As the wild autumn breeze whips through styled hair, transforming it into a tangled mess in a matter of minutes, a pretty, gold hair clip is ideal for pinning back and taming tresses. I find that wind swept hair is often easily tamed by twisting and pinning back the side sections, giving you that effortless, messy, un-done vibe. I love warm gold clips for autumn, this Asos leaf clip is so adorable, icy silvers look dreamy too!

Berry Lips

Once autumn roll's around, bold, berry lips are a must-have. Paired with dewy skin, knitted grey scarves and shimmery champagne eyes, it's such a gorgeous staple beauty look for autumn. MAC Plumful is a beautiful pick for everyday, a pretty pink/mauve berry and as it's a lustre finish, it's light and comfortable on the lips. Mac Rebel is the ultimate autumnal hue, a gorgeous long lasting, rich berry.

Cups & Mugs
Cute mugs are a must for autumn/winter. I recommend this adorable blush cat print Anthropologie pick, for those frosty mornings when only a bowl full of hot tea will suffice, these pretty h&m mugs for a strong afternoon hit of coffee, and a monogrammed mug for hot chocolates, topped with cinnamon and marshmallows for Harry Potter marathons on a rainy day!

Netflix

For those dark evenings, spent inside snuggled up under a blanker or two, when it's waay too cold to venture outside, a Netflix spree can be that comforting fix that you crave during autumn. There are so many great series to get hooked on - try Stranger Things or Teen Wolf for the lead up to Halloween, catch up on Once Upon a Time ready for the new series (SO excited for S6!) or binge watch Reign, Gilmore Girls or The Originals!

Spiced Candles

Perfect to lift spirits, bring warmth, comfort and light to the home, is there anything better than an autumnal scented candle flickering on a rainy day?! Opt for a luxe spiced scent, that's fitting for the new season like Diptyque Pomander or this heavenly scented pumpkin souffle pick. Diptyque Baies is another dreamy scent, it fills the whole room with the divine scent of delicate rose and fresh blackcurrant leaves.

What are your must-haves for autumn?

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New In: Beauty & Style

With summer sales, boots points to be spent and Asos discounts floating around I couldn't resist a little spree! Lately I've been picking up velvet textures, transitional lip shades and dreamy bath bombs from Lush...

I fell instantly in love with these gorgeous Asos velvet heels and snapped them up in both the black and dusky pink hue so that I could choose a pair to keep. They look ideal for parties, for Autumn/Halloween or paired with a chic black dress. It's so rare that I find a pretty pair that comes in a size 2 but unfortunately they're still a little too big on me (sob!), I think I'll try some inserts or invisible socks, I'm smitten with the black pair, I'll be so sad to send these back!

I also finally picked up the This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray, a soothing sleep spray that helps you to drift off at night. I haven't quite got the pillow misting technique down just yet but so far its worked wonders. Just one spritz of this dreamy lavender and chamomile spray over my pillow has left me well rested, relaxed and with more energy in the mornings. The scent lingers for a couple of days too and so although it's a little pricey, I can see it lasting me a while! 

After hearing great things about the NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipsticks, I thought that I would part with some of my boots points and pick up a couple of shades to try out. 

Looking past the (quite disappointing) fact that although the packaging of the suedes is bigger than the NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams, there's less product in the tube, it is actually a really lovely lip cream. The NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipsticks are creamy, pigmented and comfortable on the lips - slightly lighter feeling than the soft matte lip creams, and a little less drying. The shade range is heavenly - 90's picks galore, deep reds and bold brights. The shades that I picked up are a dream to wear, budge proof and gorgeous hues, Soft Spoken is a wearable rosy brown that's supposedly a dupe for Kylie's Dolce K and Vintage, a divine vampy mauve brown that looks perfect for autumn. I've got my eye on their reds to pick up next!

Lastly I popped into Lush to restock my stash, I picked up Intergalactic, one of my top lush picks - a ethereal bath pick that puts on an incredible display with swirling glitter, neon clouds and leaves the bath water a deep sparkling blue, like the night's sky. I also stocked up on the Lush Rose Jam Bubbleroon bar - an uplifting bubble bar that creates divine silky pink bubbles and has heavenly sweet, sharp and rose scented notes that fill the whole bathroom!

What do you think of my haul? 

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Five New Accessories

I've recently picked up a few new bits - some classic, statement pieces along with a couple of bright picks for summer. I normally shop for accessories in autumn or winter and so don't have many summer appropriate pieces, with so many pretty picks in store at the moment, there's so much to choose from! Here's what I picked up...

Firstly, I have to give another little mention to this dreamy Topshop Bag, it's simple, structured and chic. The blush pink lining, gold detailing and sleek black finish make this bag feel more high-end than high-street, it's so practical and so far goes with everything I own!

After browsing Asos for some summery accessories (flower crowns, gold leaf headbands etc) I ended up with a couple of all year round picks instead. So far, the cold weather has left me reaching for vampy shades, muted tones and almost halloween-esque picks - like this Velvet Choker necklace. Paired with winged liner, matte eyeshadows, highlighted skin and MAC Whirl on the lips, it creates a gorgeous, chic look that's so 90's!

I also added this bright Pom Pom Ring to a small Asos order to bump it up to free delivery, it's pretty adorable but not really that wearable. It looks ideal for a prop for blog photos and instagram snaps though so I may hang onto it!

With size 2 feet, it's often hard to find a pair of shoes that I love, I was so happy to find these gorgeous M&S Ballerina Ghillies, they're ideal for summer and although they're actually kids shoes, are available in adult sizes too! I had to downsize to a size 1 for these as they come up a little larger than normal, they were pretty painful to wear in too - I definitely recommend wearing them paired with invisible socks for the first few wears!

Lastly, these dreamy rose gold sunnies are a new favourite pick. They're a beautiful metallic rose gold with a pink/red tone to them and are such a flattering style. I had been wearing them non-stop until the sun disappeared, they're so pretty -  super affordable too!

A Summery Wishlist

Although it's still a little gloomy and rainy outside, summer must be on it's way soon so I thought that I would pull together a huge wishlist packed full of summery picks, floaty dresses and things for the home. There are loads of dreamy picks in stores at the moment - heavenly scents, cute tees and pretty home decor pieces, so many lovely things to choose from!
Hydrating/cooling misting sprays, dewy summer make up and studded nude pink flats are at the top my wishlist this summer, here are some of my summer picks:

What's on your summer wishlist?

H&M Sunglasses

H&M are hands down my favourite store at the moment, I love everything from their heavenly home decor to incredible accessories, I just can't keep away! After yet another visit, I fell in love with their sunglasses and ended up walking away with three pairs!

Aside from my everyday pair (shown here) the two that I'm the most excited about are these dreamy mirrored picks. They're SO similar to their Ray-ban Round Metal counterparts at just a fraction of the price - which makes me feel totally justified in buying both pairs, ...right?

The first pair that I picked up were these gorgeous duo chromed ones with a blue/purple/green toned tint to the lenses. I love the combination of the blue lenses with the gold frames, one for summer holidays, they're fun and so flattering!

I just couldn't resist the rose gold metallic pair too. The rose gold frames are beautiful, and they have a slight pink red tone to the lenses which looks so flattering on. I can't get enough of rose gold this spring and these mirrored sunnies are such a cute pick!

Here are a few more similar dupes, I adore those Accessorize ones!

What's In My Bag

Can we just take a minute to appreciate how dreamy this bag is - swoon! I don't think I've ever coveted a bag as much as I have this gorgeous Topshop number, everything from the luxe shape and blush pink lining to the gold detailing makes this my ideal bag. I snapped it up as soon as I could! The only downside is the clasp, the fact that it doesn't zip up or secure closed makes it not the most practical/safe pick. I've mentioned before that I prefer to carry around a small bag on an everyday basis and although I've been using this as my daily bag for now, it's really to replace my old Zara City bag so it'll mainly be used for car trips, quick trips to visit family and short train breaks away - which makes it the perfect fit!

I thought I would share a few things that I've been carrying around with me lately whilst I'm using it as an everyday bag. Aside from the essentials (keys, purse, phone) I carry around a few lip products, some sunnies and far too many rose gold accessories! 

This gorgeous Rose Gold Sunglasses Case was a steal from H&M, it's secure and study - my glasses don't slide around and it's a similar style to the Rayban cases which I love. My sunglasses are also from H&M, I think I've finally found a flattering shape and a pair that suits me. They're so simple and chic - I may have to pop back to H&M to look for a couple more pairs!
A few more rose gold picks include my blush pink pom pom keyring (similar here), this dreamy Accessorize card holder and my Layla headphones - so that I can listen to music or watch youtube videos whilst on the move!

For beauty, I always carry a nude liner to brighten up my tired peepers throughout the day. The H&M Soft Eyeliner Pencil in Pale Nude is perfect to pop on your waterline, it's creamy, stays put for hours and the packaging is beautiful!

I like to keep my bag quite minimal and so aside from the occasional loose bobby pin, cadburys wrapper or receipt it's fairly clutter free. I've also cut down on the amount of lip products I carry, narrowing it down to just three at the moment. The Nars Satin Lip Pencil in Yu is a spring staple, it's creamy on the lips, a gorgeous shocking pink and budge-proof. Another pick is the Charlotte Tilbury Kissing Lipstick in Coachella Coral, a dreamy coral pink that's ideal to perk up and freshen your make up on the go. Lastly, I can't be without a lip balm and the Korres Lip Butter in Quince is my current go to pick. I'm actually on the look out for a new balm, something that's nourishing, hydrating and that you don't have to dip your finger in the pot when out and about, the Nuxe Reve De Miel Lip Stick looks ideal!

What are your everyday must haves?

New In: A Spring Haul

Despite the occasional frosty morning, there's been a definite hint of spring in the air. I've been doing my fair share of spring shopping, picking up accessories, make up and home decor ready for the warmer months!

After hearing the exciting news about ASOS's new reward system last week, I placed an order straight away. After resolving to find the perfect pair of sunglasses this year (they just don't seem to suit me!) I picked up a variety of pairs to try out. In the end, I fell in love with this pair, they're comfortable, flattering and the gold detailing is beautiful!

For the home, I finally took the plunge and ordered this dreamy brass West Elm Love Sign. Placed among prints, alongside books on a shelf or on a dressing table, it looks so pretty and homely.

I also invested in a couple of Charlotte Tilbury beauty picks. The Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerise in Jean is an everyday staple, this shimmery champagne, vitamin e enriched cream eyeshadow brightens the whole eye area with it's light reflecting pigments, I also opted for the Charlotte Tilbury Kissing Lipstick in Coachella Coral, a perky coral pink, this looks like the ideal shade for spring.

Another beauty pick I snapped up is the Barry M Mani Mask as my nails have been feeling quite dry. This works well as a base coat or as a wash of colour worn on it's own, hopefully it will help to inject a little moisture back into my nails!

Lastly, Topshop currently have an array of dreamy lingerie and I just couldn't resist this delicate mint Lace Triangle Bra with rose gold detailing. Ideal for lazy days at home, this bralette is so comfy, it's elasticated band means that it's easy to size up or down depending on your cup size too! I've already got my eye on the pink and burgundy shade to get next!

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A Wardrobe Overhaul

Following on with my de-cluttering plan for the new year, I've started off this month by tackling my wardrobe. 

Out of everything that I own, I find my clothes the most difficult things to sort. Sequined dresses are packed away just incase, items for potential halloween costumes are stored away (even though I haven't gone out for halloween in about 6 years!) and red velvet skirts saved to be whipped out at Christmas. I just can't let go! I've pulled together a plan that will hopefully lead me on to a fresh, clutter free wardrobe, hopefully they can help you too!

Change the way I store my clothes:
By following the Marie Kondo method of folding and storing my clothes in drawers, it's really helped me to streamline my them, 1000 black tops don't all fit when stacked neatly in a line and so it's really helped me to prioritise and organise my stash.
I've also invested in a clothes rail from Ikea, new copper hangers and drawer dividers. Keeping my clothes minimal, neat and clutter free makes the whole area look a lot more appealing and makes for the ideal dressing area.

Organise into piles:
I've found it best to gather all of my clothes into three piles; Keep, Maybe, and Donate/Sell. I place the Keep pile, which consists of clothes I wear every week, new clothes and clothes I want to make an effort to wear more back into my drawers and closet, the Maybe pile gets stored in a box. This way if I miss anything too much I can always pull it back out again, if by the end of the year I haven't missed anything, then I can go through it again and donate most of it! Lastly the Donate/Sell pile gets sorted out straight away and put up on depop/ebay or whisked off to the charity shop so that I can't change my mind!

Be Ruthless:
Try things on, wear them for a day - are they comfortable? Do they make you feel good? If not, then give them to a better home, someone who will enjoy and appreciate them!

Buy:
I've found that planning a shopping trip or a cheeky Asos haul (this LBD is such great staple!) can help me to part ways with some of my pre-loved but no longer needed items. If I get rid of 10 pieces, selling and donating, then I can treat myself to a new item that I'll make sure I love and get a lot of wear from.

How do you de-clutter your wardrobe?

A WINTRY ASOS WISHLIST

With far too many saved items just waiting to be added to my Asos basket, I thought I would do a little round up of my latest picks for winter. As the days have been getting colder I've been coveting scarves, coats and Christmas Jumpers to keep me warm! Here are my picks:

What's on your Asos Wishlist?