Showing posts with label autumn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label autumn. Show all posts

Sunday, 1 November 2015

Autumn Makeup Edit // Burnt Orange

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Although the most typical autumn makeup look is the dark lipsticks, I think burnt orange is a really nice trend for this autumn, I went for a brown toned nude lipstick and also orangey brown on the eyes. Something quite different about the products I used, was I actually used a bronzer as an eyeshadow to get that orange/brown tone. I think it actually works really well and I will definitely wear it as an eye shadow more often.

I primed my face using the Benefit Porefessional and then applied the Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation because recently my skin has been quite bad so I need a bit of extra coverage. I concealed my blemishes with the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer and then set all my make-up with the Rimmel Stay Matte.

I wanted a pop of colour on my cheeks, but I didn't want to use a pink shade which could clash with the orange toned eyes. So I used an orange blush from the Barry M Starry Eyed Palette, this shade really reminds me of pumpkins and Halloween! I then took the bronzer, which I also used on my eyes, which is the Stila Sun Bonzing Powder, and bronzed/ contoured my face a little bit.

I always do my eyebrows before my eyeshadow, no particular reason its just a habit. I used my new favourite Soap and Glory Brow Archer which I did a review on here . Onto the eyeshadow, I loaded my brush, I used the Real Technique Domed Shadow Brush, with the Stila Bronzer and patted that onto my lids, also blending it through the crease. I think it gives the eyes a really subtle colour without being too orange. I also applied a little bit on my lower lash line. The mascara I used was the Soap and Glory Thick and Fast.

The lipstick I used was a brown/nude shade, I wanted it to compliment the eyes. So I used the Estee Lauder lipstick in Barely Nude. Its definitely more of a dark nude lipstick but I think dark nudes are really suitable for autumn!

Sunday, 20 September 2015

10 Reasons Why I Love Autumn


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photo credit weheartit.com

1) It's time to wear cosy knitwear and scarves and autumn colours.
2) Finally have an excuse to wear my dark berry lipsticks and feel all autumnal.
3) It starts to get dark early so you have to turn the lights on (I don't know why I like that but it makes me feel all cosy and wintery.)
4) It's a lot colder so it means I can wear winter pyjamas and not get too hot.
5) Hot Chocolate mmmm.
6) Trees turn into pretty colours and the leaves fall everywhere.
7) Christmas is nearly here! 
8) Shops bring out all the Christmas ranges and autumn clothes.
9) It's finally time to light all the Autumnal scented candles.
10) I can watch all the Halloween and Christmas movies I want!

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

My Top Autumn Lipsticks

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top autumn lipsticks

top autumn lipsticks
Autumn is a time of berry shades and dark lipsticks. So I bring you my Top 3 Autumn lipsticks consisting of a dark vampy shade, a classic red and a berry shade. How very autumnal!

Rimmel Kate Moss 107
Probably the most typical autumn lipstick out there, but it's because it is the most perfect autumnal shade! It's the perfect mix between a red and a purple creating the most beautiful dark vampy berry shade. However it's not too dark that it is still very wearable. I can see myself wearing this lipstick a lot this season (whose to say I haven't already worn it?) It is a matte finish which I think is best for such a bold lipstick. It also means that it lasts a long time and doesn't slip and slide everywhere. For around the £5 mark, you can't go wrong with this lipstick

Revlon Lip Butter 'Berry Smoothie'
Sometimes you may want to have a more subtle autumn lip option, and for me that is this lipstick. The Revlon Lip Butters are like a very pigmented tinted lip balm, they are moisturising, hydrating but also have a lot of colour in them. This shade is a really pretty pinky berry colour (hence the name) and when applied will leave you lips feeling nice and moisturised but also leaves a nice tint on them!

Rimmel Kate Moss 08
This doesn't look like your typical autumn lipstick shade as it's more of an autumn nude shade. I really love the colour of this lipstick as it is a dark mauve/ pink nude shade and is definitely, for me, a my lips but better shade. I never really hear many people talking about this lipstick but the colour is stunning and so is the formula. It isn't a matte finish like the 107 shade, but it is very creamy and pigmented and smells really nice as well!

L'Oreal Colour Riche 461 'Scarlett Creme' 
I think red is probably the best autumn and winter colour. So why not wear it as a lipstick? I'd say this is more for Christmas time as red is very festive. But it's September now so that means Christmas is very near (as you can tell I'm very excited for Christmas!) the quality of L'Oreal Lipsricks are incredible and they are about £7 which is so good for the lipstick! The lipstick is very pigmented and glides on smoothly. I really recommend you try out some of the L'Oreal Lipsticks!

What are your favourite Autumn Lipsticks?

Wednesday, 7 January 2015

The Ultimate Winter Palette

 
 
 
I remember looking at this palette on the Barry M website a few months ago when it came out and I absolutely loved it. The colours screamed autumn and winter to me. But I only just picked it up a few weeks ago and let me tell you it is the prettiest palette ever. The colours are so different and autumnal, ranging from  mattes and shimmers. It is called the Starry Eyed Palette which I think is a cute name, but the thing that drew me to it was definitely the shades.

First of all, the outer packaging is a deep purple wine colour which is perfect for winter. Like the other Barry M palettes, it contains 6 eyeshadows and a blush. The Starry Eyed Palette contains a shimmery orange with a hint of gold shimmer which is nice as I don't have a shade of blush like this. There are 3 shimmer eyeshadow shades and 3 mattes, I do love matte shades so that is always good. The first colour is a creamy beige, more of a nude skin tone shade. The next one is a shimmery blue which I haven't used yet but I think that could be gorgeous for a party. One of my favourite shades is the matte mahogany red shade which is peerrrrfeeectt for autumn! There is also a shimmery gold and a matte dark brown which is another one of my favourites. The last shade is beautiful, its a shimmery brown with red and gold glitter, quite similar to the shade blackheart in the Urban Decay Naked 3 palette.

As you can see I really do love the colours in this palette, however I do have to say they aren't the most pigmented shadows I've worked with but they are still relatively pigmented. The shimmers to tend to have quite a bit of glitter fallout but I'm sure I can work with that. Overall, this palette is stunning and I am really impressed by it, it is Limited Edition though so you better get it quickly if you want it! Thank you for reading, I hope you liked this post!

Friday, 7 November 2014

10 Things I love about Winter!

photo credit: weheartit.com but edited myself

Winter is probably my favourite season, I think its probably because Christmas is in this season and oh do I love Christmas! Winter is such a lovely time and here are 10 reasons why I think that:

1) It starts to feel like Christmas
2) I can wear warm and cute pyjamas
3) My bed somehow gets 10x more cosy
4) I get to drink hot chocolate more often
5) It gets dark around 4 p.m which most people hate but I love
6) I have an excuse to wear black clothes and dark lips
7) All the shops bring out their winter clothes and scarves
8) There is a chance that it just might snow
9) Its colder and rains a lot more
10) Warm baths filled with Lush products (and especially when Lush bring out their Christmas edition bath products

Thursday, 23 October 2014

Top 5 Thursday - Autumn Nail Varnishes

 

 
 
 

I'm back again with a Top 5 Thursday post which is going to be a monthly thing. Last month I did my Top 5 perfumes and today I am going to tell you about my top 5 Autumn Nail Varnishes. When I think of autumn I think of burgundies, purple, reds and dark colours. I think my choice of nail varnishes really represents these autumnal vibes!

Bourjois So Lacquer in 24 'Rouge Escarpin'
If you're looking for a very sophisticated red then this is the one to go for. It applies very easily and smooth and you really only need one coat because it's so opaque. I think the quality of this nail varnish is great and it dries quickly to a gloss.

Essie Leading Lady
Glitters are perfect for the Christmas season and this gorgeous Essie nail varnish in the shade leading Lady is perfect for the festive season. It's a dark red plum colour with red glitters and I think this could look stunning on all the nails or as an accent nail. As usual for Essies, this nail varnish is great quality and needs about 2 coats but the results afterwards are lovely on the nails.

O.P.I Silver Shatter
This nail varnish is a top coat and has the crack/shatter effect similar to Barry am crocodile nails if you've ever tried that. It looks lovely on top of a bright red or simply white. I think the silver gives it a very winters feel which is why I think it's great for autumn. Only one coat is needed.

O.P.I Magazine Cover Mouse - Minnie Mouse Collection
I got this nail varnish in a set of 4 from the Minnie Mouse Collection, I feel like this nail varnish has the most festive feeling about it, I think its the gold sparkles in the red. This applies really nicely and only needs 1-2 coats. It is one of the O.P.I liquid sands so it has a sandy, gritty texture but looks great!

The last nail varnish doesn't have a name so I am unsure about the brand and shade; but it came in a set and I got it as a gift so I don't know where its from. But I think the colour is very autumnal, plums and berries are always on trend in autumn so if you can find a shade similar then please tell me!

There you have it, all my top 5 autumn nail varnishes, I don't have many autumnal shades as I have more of the bright spring and summer shades :( But thank you for reading and have a nice day, bye!
 


Saturday, 18 October 2014

Autumn Lips #FallintoAutum Series



Today's post in myself and Fran's series #FallintoAutumn is our Autumn Lipstick!

I have chosen the Nina Ricci lipstick which I am unsure of what it is called as it doesn't say. But it was limited edition anyway so I don't think you can purchase it anymore :( But anyway, I think it is a perfect autumnal shade. I have also featured it in a FOTD post here if you are interested in seeing what it looks like on me.

This lipstick is quite a creamy, glossy consistency which does mean it can easily slip and slide during the day and doesn't last very long. However, I think the colour is gorgeous, it is a dark red/plum shade, perfect for autumn! You can probably get very similar shades to this from other brands but this is the most autumnal lipstick I have. As you can see from the swatches it is also very pigmented which is great.

So that is my perfect autumn lipstick! What is yours? Thank you for reading and have a nice day, bye!

Sunday, 28 September 2014

Autumn Makeup FOTD - Dark Berry Lip

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

What I'm Wearing:

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer
Rimmel Professional Brow Pencil
Barry M Natural Glow Palette
Barry M Glmaour Puss Palette
Maybelline Gel Eyeliner
Benefit Bad Gal Eyeliner
Soap and Glory Thick and Fast Mascara
Nina Ricci Lipstick Satin 14 (I'm not sure what it's called?)

Grey high neck top - Topshop
Red Plaid Shirt - Hollister

 
One of my favourite things about autumn is that the dark berry lip comes back into trend. I love wearing dark vampy colours as it just makes me so excited and it feels so autumnal. Today I decided to wear a Nina Ricci lipstick that is actually my mums but she doesn't use it anymore! I think it was limited edition so you probably won't be able to buy it anymore, sorry!

For my eyes I mixed the matte brown shade in the Barry M Natural Glow Palette wight the purple shade in the Barry M Glamour Puss Palette. I then added the cream shade from the Natural Glow palette all over my lid. Using the Maybelline Gel Eyeliner I lined my lash line and then I took the Benefit Bad Gal eyeliner in my tight line.

So that is my face of the day (FOTD) and I hope you enjoyed this autumnal makeup look! Thanks for reading!

Saturday, 27 September 2014

Autumn Wishlist #FallintoAutumn

Today I have another post in the FallintoAutumn series I am doing with Fran, you can visit her blog here! This post is an autumn wishlist! There are so many things I want this autumn, from deep red lispticks to oversized boyfriend coats. What's on your autumn wishlist?


Black Floppy Hat - River Island
Tartan Skirt and Crop Top - American Apparel
Grey Michael Kors Bag
Black Chunky Chealsea Boots - Topshop
M.A.C. Velvet Teddy
Dogtooth Skirt - Topshop
Black Oversized Coat - H&M
Black Chunky Boots - Doc Martins
Black Backpack - Mulberry
Faux Leather Zip Skirt - Topshop
Grey High Neck Crop Top - Topshop
Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick 107
Tartan Skirt and Crop Top - Amercian Apparel

Sunday, 21 September 2014

Pink Plaid for Autumn - OOTD










It's that time of year where summer has disappeared and it is not acceptable to wear shorts or skirts without tights anymore as it's just too cold! But it's too hot to wear knit sweaters, scarves and coats. This is where transitional clothing pieces come in handy as they are appropriate for the not-yet-winter-but-not-quite-summer times.

I think the skater skirt adds quite a girly touch to the look and paired with the grey high neck top is an outfit I will be reaching for more often. High necks are going to be in this A/W so before they all sell out I would pick up one of these 'rib funnel' tops as they are called on the topshop website. I would've worn this outfit with my leather jacket, but it was far too much black and although black is nice sometimes, I didn't feel like wearing too much of it. So I chose this shirt from A&F and I think it goes quite nicely and adds a splash of colour as well as keeping me warm. Everything I am wearing in this outfit is listed below:

Pink Checked Shirt - Abercrombie & Fitch
Grey High Neck Top - Topshop 
Black Skater Skirt - New Look
Necklace - Primark
Black Chunky Boots - New Look

Saturday, 20 September 2014

Fall into Autumn - Collab Series

original photo source - weheartit but edited by myself
The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder. When it's time to wear knit sweaters and dark berry lips it can only mean one thing, autumn is here! To make this autumn extra special, myself and Fran from Fran's World will be doing a collaboration series on all things autumn. We've decided to name it Fall into Autumn and there shall be many exciting posts to get you ready for this season. We shall be posting autumn related fashion and beauty posts all the way through September and October so keep your eyes peeled for that! We will also be using the #FallintoAutumn on twitter so you can be up to date with our series. I hope you enjoy the idea of this series and make sure you check out her blog http://franciscarockey.blogspot.co.uk ! Thanks for reading, bye!

Monday, 8 September 2014

Favourite Highstreet Fashion Picks #teenblogseries

It's Monday! Which means another post for the #teenblogseries! Today's topic is our favourite fashion shop and picks! I decided to pick New Look because I think there are so many great fashion steals which you can get from there that aren't going to break the banks! I shall just show you some of my favourite items from there! Even though a lot lf these clothes are suitable for summer I think you could also wear them in autumn too.



 
 




 
 

Monochrome Aztec Print Tank Top
Gingham Wrap Skirt ( I did a post on this here)
Black Skort
Light Blue Mom Shorts
Black Shift Dress
Lilac Lace Dress
Black Chunky Boots with Gold Buckles