transitional beauty picks

We're heading towards my favourite time of year! I decided to pull out some beauty products all ready to use for when Autumn arrives. There are some nudes and still some colours in there from burgundy to golds. 

The first thing I pulled out was a fragrance by Bronnley England called Zealous Flower*. It is a lovely bottle filled with Pink Pepper, Pear, Jasmine and Mandarine. It's fresh on the skin and just utterly divine.

For skin in the evenings I will slather my skin in the Sleepy Body Lotion from Lush. I know I always talk about this product but It really does what it says. With the coco-butter, oats and calming lavender over your skin, it will help you drift off to sleep.
Under my make-up I will be using the NYX Illuminating Primer Base to brighten up my skin under my foundation. I love how this gives you that natural glow even without using foundation!

On my lips I will be wearing the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Madrid, the perfect colour for Autumn. If you want to go bold like me, then you should get the NYX Lip Liner in Dark Soul to draw on those lips and then add in the matte lip cream over the top. This is a fab look paired with black liquid liner and strong lashes on the eyes.

For highlighter, Revolution Strobe Highlighter in Moon Glow is simply gorgeous. I honestly thought this wouldn't be such a good highlighter for £3, with a tiny bit on the tops of my cheek bones it certainly works to bring my face to life. On the tops of my cheeks I will be using H&M's Pure Radiance Powder Blusher in Rosy Brown. This is ideal for Autumn, silky soft blusher sculpts the cheeks flawlessly. The dusky pink works well paired with vampy lips and brings radiance to the skin.

To brighten up tired eyes I will be using the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk. Lining your waterline can make such a difference to tired eyes, white liner really opens up the eyes but if you're a little worried about how it may look and want more of a nude, I would recommend Rimmel's Scandal Eyes Waterproof Liner in Nude.

For when I do my smokey eyes I will always have my trusty Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion to make sure my eyes stay in tact.

Lastly, on my nails I have pulled out two Essie nail polishes. First one being Smokin Hot which has purple and grey tones, it's a lovely colour to wear everyday. And I have also got In Stitches to wear, this is my favourite red. It reminds me of a colour you would see on some Autumn leaves.

What do you think of my picks?

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cosy must haves

Today I have noticed how much it is finally feeling like Autumn. We can now start concentrating on trying to make my bedroom a lot more cosy as the colder nights start to come in. Now that brings me tons of joy! Here are some things I like to include to make a space as snug as a bug for the coming months.

Light Some Candles: I've realised how warm and fuzzy it makes me feel when I light my scented candles, they become such a treat. For the Autumn evenings I recommend Diptyque Vanille, which smells spicy and worth the money.

Face Masks: You can't beat slathering your face in a charcoal face mask to brighten up your skin ready for the colder mornings. I love using The Body Shop's version as it smooths my skin and makes it look cleaner.

Paint Your Nails: Painting your nails can instantly lift up your mood especially if you're feeling under the weather. At this time of the year I love to get out my dark Essie colours like The Lace Is On which is a gorgeous plum colour and Master Plan a lovely grey colour.
After I have painted my nails, I love to put on some hand scrub to make my hands and fingers look fresh. Lush's Salted Coconut smells incredible!

Stick On A Cosy TV Show: I don't think there is anything better than getting lost in a TV series. Friends is always a winner, the humour lightens up my mood and it is just a proper feel good show. I have also just started Once Upon A Time again - very ideal for Disney fans.

Run A Bubble Bath: I just love sliding into a hot bath, filled with bubbles and the smell of lavender. In the evenings I love to treat myself to Lush treats to make me feel stress-free. If I am feeling run down then I will go for the Comforter, a lovely bubble bar with a lot of fragrance.

Cute Lounge-Wear: Next, it is time to get into those soft and comfy pj's to help you drift off to sleep like you are on a cloud.

What do you like to do on your cosy evenings?

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most used beauty brushes

Spectrum A02 & A21 . Black Marbleous Collection - I got this twelve set collection at Clothes Show a couple of years ago for an absolute BARGAIN and I couldn't of been anymore happier as these brushes have taken over my make-up routine. The one I tend to use for foundation is A02 which is an angled foundation brush. This helps me achieve an effortless and flawless finish. With the A21 brush I use this to blend in my concealers so It covers my redness and blemishes straight away.

Luxie Rose Gold Angled Face Brush - How dreamy is this brush?! I love using this for my blush, it's super soft and it is cruelty free. I got this brush in one of my Glossy Boxes and never knew anything about this brand and now I just want to own the whole rose gold set. It picks up powders so perfectly and blends like a dream.

NYX no13 Eyeshadow Pro Brush - The fluffy soft brush picks up the right amount of product, sweeps over my eye with ease also blending effortlessly. I want to pick up more of NYX's brushes.

Docolor Eyebrow Brush - After I had my eyebrows waxed and tinted for the first time at Benefit brows, I wanted to get myself a professional eyebrow brush. So whilst on Amazon I was browsing and I came across this one for £5.99. I have been using it everyday to brush up my brows and also use the small angled brush at the end to shape by dipping it into my Benefit Ka-Brow.

Nanshy Blending Eyeshadow Brush - Lastly, an everyday pick, a friend of mine gave me this as she had two. This is so soft and fluffy. It's not as wide as other blending brushes are so you are definitely more in control with this one. Which is great for me as I quite small lids. Also another great cruelty free brand!

What are your most used beauty brushes?

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everyday eyeshadows

Out of all the other eyeshadow palettes that I own, I always reach for these from Tanya Burr's beauty collection on an everyday basis. If I am feeling a lil risky then I will try some darker shades but I mainly stick to these shades.

These palettes are insanely beautiful and perfect for autumn/fall. They're cruelty free drugstore make-up and very affordable. Here's a little bit about each palette:

Tanya Burr Birthday Suit Eyeshadow Palette: This is from her Soft Luxe Collection which also has dreamy 90's style liquid lipsticks. I picked this up on Feel Unique as I couldn't mind it anywhere in Superdrug at the time. The shades in particular are perfect for everyday looks and has gorgeous warmer toned shadows which are my absolute favourites. The four shades inside are Marzipan, Toast, Coca Sugar and Soft Truffle. I have mostly been using Marzipan all over the lid and a mixture of Toast and Soft Truffle blended into the crease, I just wish they were a little more pigmented.

Tanya Burr My Paradise Eyeshadow Palette: Another beauty is this palette from her Chasing The Sun Collection which is filled with summery rose gold shades. Champagne Cocktail is all I wore over my lid when I was on holiday in Barcelona. Teamed with some mascara your eyes will pop. I love the pineapples, it was a lovely surprise when I opened the packaging for the first time. Although it's in a cheap feel cardboard packaging, just the rose gold and mirror inside makes it ideal to take away on trips.

Which is your favourite palette?

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new in - beauty bits

Crabtree & Evelyn London  . Pomegrante & Argan Oil Collection . Body Wash & Hand Therapy * - The lovely PR team at Crabtree & Evelyn London kindly sent me some of their wonderful products to try as they have a new collection coming out soon. Out of all the other products and scents I decided to pick the Pomegrante & Argan oil range because I liked the idea that It leaves your skin nourished and because I love the smell of pomegrante so much. I have already used the hand therapy and the smell lingers on your skin which I love. Definitely a luxury skincare brand which would be perfect as a Christmas gift. I will go into more depth about these in a separate post once I have had more use out of them.

NYX Matte Finish Setting Spray - I was very intrigued when I saw this on the NYX counter, I had never heard of it, but It sounded like something I would really love. I have quite the oily t-zone and the only setting spray I have tried is the Urban Decay All Nighter which I will always talk about. I'll keep you updated on this one.

NYX Born To Glow . Illuminating Primer Base - I bought this as I heard that this is the dupe for MAC's Strobe Cream and for the price I paid I thought "it better be worth it". If you have tried this primer yourself, let me know.

Lush Bunny Moon Jelly Face Mask - While I was in Bath a couple of weeks ago I thought I would visit the Lush store and I came across these new jelly face masks. One that caught my eye was Bunny Moon (the name was just too cute not to refuse.) I'm so excited to give this a try one night as the smell and look of it makes me intrigued.

Nip + Fab Skin . Dragons Blood Fix Cleansing Pads - When I saw these on offer in Boots, I put them straight into my basket. I have heard so many great things about these pads especially from Millie Mackintosh who has raved about these. Once I have removed my make-up completely, I will use these pads to cleanse into my pores and hydrate my skin.

Have you tried any of these beauty finds?

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five tv shows you need to watch

When A/W rolls around and you get those cosy evenings, I like to watch my favourite shows either on the sofa with a soft blanket or in my bed amongst pillows whilst eating a snack. I thought I would share with you my top TV show picks:

Suits | I remember watching the first episode of Suits when it aired on the channel Dave and then I just never saw the others until I saw them on Netflix, then I was hooked! It focuses on a character named Mike Ross, a talented college dropout guy, who started working for a law firm as a law associate for Harvey Spector. However, Mike never actually attended law school. It's a really good series and I am fully up to date with it. Plus, you get to see men in suits.

Pretty Little Liars | Even though this series is now over, it still has a place in my heart. If you're a girl like me and loves a good 'thriller' then you will love it past the first season as it can come across a bit meh for first impressions. It's based on four young girls who try and figure out where their friend Alison is, who has gone missing. They get tormented by a mystery person who call themselves 'A'. It's a great teen series and I still put it on sometimes just to have it in the background whilst I do some work.

Gossip Girl | If you're a close person to me, then you will know that I LOVE Gossip Girl. This is another one that is now finished and still makes me sad to this day. I remember when this aired in the UK and everybody in my school was obsessed (as I went to an all girls school.) It's all filmed in New York City so when you watch it you see all the amazing locations. Also, Blair Waldorf is just my favourite person on the show.

Game Of Thrones | Onto one that I have recently been watching. Sean was watching this one day and I was just doing some work and then I ended up watching it. Didn't really get me that interested until I read more about it on Twitter and friends told me to give it a try. So I decided to start from the first season and I did find it hard to get into at first, but it is one that I quickly binged watched before the new season was released.

Gilmore Girls | When I find a series that I like I really go all in with it and one of them is this one. It's one of those shows to definitely watch in A/W time as it makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Sean bought me a Borg Jacket for Christmas last year because of this show. Also, Stars Hallow is the place to live and Luke's Diner is a great place for coffee!

Have you watched any of these shows?

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my current skincare routine

Before I apply my make-up I go on to using the Skin Kissed Serum* as a base primer. With a few drops it is designed to remove acne and help reduce signs of ageing. It has the ability to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, whilst hydrating and leaving your skin with a natural glow.

Firstly after a regular make-up day I would use my trusty Garnier Skin Active Micellar Cleansing Water to remove all my make-up and cleanse my skin also. Every morning and evening I would go over my face with the Clinique Clarifying Lotion which leaves my skin feeling super clean and looking fresh especially when I have blemishes.

After cleansing my skin in the evening I would go onto using the Alphah Liquid Rose Gold Edition. I had never heard about this product or brand before so when I received it in my Tili box last month I was really intrigued by the packaging and how it will work. It has been great for making my skin look more hydrated as it works over night.

I rarely tone my face but when I do I use Lush's Eau Roma Water and I just love this. It's my 5th bottle now, it's refreshing on my skin and doesn't leave my skin feeling tight which most other toner waters do to my skin.

After all the cleansing and treatments I would then go onto my moisturiser which is the Clinique Ant-Blemish Solutions Clearing Moisturiser. This moisturiser has a great texture to the cream when applied as it turns into a gel when massaged into. It's light and not greasy!

Lastly I would apply my Simple Kind To Eyes Soothing Eye Balm which I have always had. It brightens your eyes especially after using it the night before and I wake up as it gets rid of the puffiness. I pop this balm onto my eye lids and underneath.

What's included in your skincare routine?

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my august to do list

Can you believe how fast this year is going, it's now August! Time to savour the last of the Summer we have left and I am determind to complete this to do list I have for this month...

1. Use up the last products in my Lush stash in the evenings so I am ready to go and buy some of the A/W Range when it hits the shops.

2. Read the rest of my books on my "to read" pile.

3. Stock up on more of the Yoo Moo Frozen Yogurt Lollies that I discovered in Waitrose. These are suitable for vegans if you're interested.

4. Go on a hunt for a cute affordable statement rug for my bedroom.

5. Start driving lessons again. I am aiming towards getting my driving licence in the next 2 months so I will be getting back on the road again and revising for my theory test.

6. Get my fitness back on track. Quitting the gym had it's reasons, but I want to still try and work out even if it's at home or seeing a personal trainer once a week.

7. Spend time outside when the weather gets that little bit warmer.

8. Cook some delicious recipes I have found on Pinterest. Stay away from the takeaways!

9. Let someone else tackle my brows. I think it's time to book in to get my brows waxed and tinted. I have let them grow bushy purposly so I can get them done professionally.

10. Continue watching Game Of Thrones and Suits every week.

What's on your to do list for August?

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