October Favourites

I know this blog post is long overdue and I know we are now officially in November (where has this year gone?), but I still needed to share with you my October Favourites!

As always, I will be sharing my favourites of last month and it will be split up into different sections, so there is something for everybody.

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The first section is hair. Recently, I have been having some serious troubles with my hair. It had become really dry and knotty, and I used to have to leave about 1 day before I would have to re-wash my hair as it was so dry. Therefore, I decided I needed to change up the products I was using. Previously, I had used the Aussie Shampoo and Conditioner set, and it was amazing for my hair, so I decided to repurchase it. As there was a offer on with 3 products for £10, I decided on the Aussie Shampoo, Conditioner and Leave-In Conditioner. Since buying these products and using them on my hair, I have noticed a massive difference in the feeling and texture the products have done to my hair. The Shampoo and Conditioner are very thick, which means you don't have to use a lot of the product on your hand, which makes them last a long time. All the products smell amazing and have reduced the amount of time I need until I choose to re-wash my hair. The dryness of my hair has gone and it is less knotty. I love the Leave-In Conditioner as well as you can decide to use it on both dry or wet hair. Plus, each of the Aussie products specialise in a particular hair treatment, so if you have weak, distressed hair or dry hair like mine, then there is a product suited to your hair needs.

2) Beauty


I have picked up three more beauty products last month which I am currently loving and I have in-cooperated in my daily make-up routine. These products are great for people who are just starting out in make-up like myself, but also are affordable as well. They are all Rimmel products, as I am personally loving Rimmel at the moment. The first beauty product is the Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder - £3.99. I did not own a powder before but I really wanted to get one. I have heard of the Stay Matte powder from Youtubers and the reviews they gave were positive, so I decided to try it out for myself. I would recommend this to anybody. It keeps all your foundation and concealer in place for the entire day. It is a very natural product and is light-weight. The second beauty product I got last month was the Rimmel London Wake Me Up Concealer - £5.49. As with the powder, I had heard about this product from YouTube and I already have the Wake Me Up Foundation and really love that, so I decided to get a new concealer. This is really good, it has a great applier which makes it easy to use. It conceals blemishes, spots and under eye circles, while still looking natural. The final beauty product is the Rimmel London Colour Rush Balm - £5.99. The colour I chose is not the one featured above. I decided on the colour Not An Illusion - 700, which is a autumnal colour, sort of like a slightly dark brown colour. These are so easy to use as they are in the shape of a crayon. They are not messy and do not go everywhere, like some lipsticks can. The Balms moisturise your lips, while adding a slight colour. They have them in a range of colours, from light pinks to dark purples. I find they can dry and give a slight matte look but I personally don't mind that, also the colour I chose smells like chocolate which is so nice.

3) Fashion

I haven't done a section on fashion before, but I did have some favourites that I bought recently. During the half term, I took a trip to Westfield to do some shopping, and I practically spent all my money. I bought a number of things but out of all the things I bought, these two items were my favourite and I can't stop wearing them. The first fashion favourite of October was this long-sleeved crop top from Urban Outfitters. Urban Outfitters is one of my favourite shops, but I always find it expensive, therefore when I do chose to buy something it is normally a treat and something that I would keep on wearing for a long time. I love the acid wash effect this top has. It is in one of my favourite colours but the gold toned detailing makes me love it even more. The cropness of the top is not extreme at all, which was amazing as I don't like crop tops in particular. I really like the high neck and how baggy the top is, which makes it super comfortable to wear. The sleeves of the top are really long but I like that as it adds to the comfort and makes me feel really cosy. Finally, the material of the top is medium, it isn't really thick, but it isn't really thin either, so it is a good balance which means you aren't going to be really hot or cold in this top. I would definitely recommend this to anyone and I think I will get so much use out of this top.

Urban Outfitters - £18 - Staring At Stars Slouchy Acid Tee - Also in Black. 

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My second fashion item is this animal print sweatshirt from Pull And Bear. I had heard many good reviews from this shop, but had never visited it. As soon as I walked in I found about 10 things I instantly fell in love with (I may have asked for some stuff for Christmas!) I love wearing sweatshirts rather than cardigans as I find them so comfortable and can look really nice with a shirt underneath and the collar peeking through. I really liked the unusual print of the bugs on the top. It has a range of insects which include, butterflies, dragonflies, beetles, grasshoppers and hornets. The material inside of the sweatshirt is really fluffy and cosy, which will keep me extra warm when the weather becomes colder. 

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Pull And Bear - £19.99 - Animal Graphic Sweatshirt 

4) TV Shows 

The final section in my October Favourites is my TV Shows. I have enjoyed one new show in October that I thought I would share with you.

The show is How To Get Away With Murder. I really love crime TV Shows and get really excited when a new one comes out. How To Get Away With Murder is slightly different than your typical who-done-it shows. The show follows an attorney lawyer called Annalise (pictured below). She teaches a class at a law school to aspiring lawyers, however she names the class 'How To Get Away With Murder'. She recruits a couple of the students to go along with her to different trials and court cases in order to show them how to win the case. Each episode, there is a different trial and the students and Annalise have to try and uncover evidence to win the case. However, there is a twist, the programme switches back to flashbacks. In the flashbacks, the recruited students are trying to get rid of a body (you don't know who it is until the end of the first episode), the audience does not have any idea of who killed the person or why. It can get confusing but it is so different to your run-of-the-mill crime drama, and I am loving it!

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Hope you enjoyed this blog post! Let me know what you enjoyed in October. 

10 Things I Love About Autumn/Winter

My favourite season has got to be autumn and winter. I love it when the seasons change from summer into autumn as it means the nights draw in and become darker. I get to put away my shorts and sandals and bring out the jeans and boots and I get another excuse to drink more tea! 

I thought it would be a nice idea to share with you why I love autumn so much in 10 ways. Trust me, there are loads more but these are just a few. 

Let me know in the comments what your favourite season is and why you love that season in particular. 

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1) Getting to cosy up in loads of blankets 

I love it the weather changes from being hot to really cold. I have always loved the cold nights and days of winter and if it snowed I was always out there making the most of it. One thing I love about autumn is getting really snug in the evenings and curling up on the sofa watching some trashy TV, with a blanket and a cup of tea, while it is really cold outside. Even if I am the perfect temperature I still love to grab a blanket to curl up with, just to make myself more cosy.

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2) Reading a book 

Although you can read books in the summer (which I also love to do), I always prefer reading in the evenings. Before going to sleep, I always like to read another chapter of my book, before switching off the light. This always makes me more sleepy and tired, putting me into the perfect mood to go to sleep. I know you can read a book at any time, but during the summer if you want to read outside or on holiday I always find the sun gets in my eyes and I can never concentrate for long before I find something that distracts me. At the moment I am currently reading Insurgent and am loving every minute of it.

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3) Wearing Boots 

I love wearing boots when the colder months come along. I am not a big lover of sandals or flip-flops, so when I get to change up my footwear and put away the open-toed shoes and dust off my winter boots, I get extremely excited.

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4) Candles 

Another aspect of autumn/winter I love is getting to light your candles in the evening. I love the look a simple candle can give to a room and it automatically makes the house more homely and cosy to live in. As well as looking snug, a candle can give off the most amazing smells and scents making it even more enjoyable. My favourite types of scents are normally cinnamon and spice scents as they just remind me of Christmas, putting me in the festive spirit.

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5) A Cup Of Tea 

I absolutely love tea! I am constantly drinking it, and now that is is officially autumn, it gives me another excuse to drink more tea to keep warm! I love drinking tea when it is cold and wet outside and I'm snug in the warm with a blanket and a good book.

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6) Chunky Knits

I think every girl loves it when autumn and winter arrives, and we get to snuggle up in our big chunky jumpers and cardigans to keep us extra warm. I have done a blog post a couple of months ago on A/W Jumpers, and I picked out my favourite jumpers this season, so if you want to read that, then click here. 

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7) Movie Nights 

I know you can watch movies any time of the year, but when the nights draw in and it is horrible weather outside, you can snuggle up on the sofa, switch on a chick flick, grab a cup a tea, blanket and hoodie and watch a good old movie, to distract you from the rain and wind outside. I am also thinking about doing a blog post of my favourite chick flick/romantic comedy films, so let me know in the comments if you would like to see that.

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8) Rainy Days 

Another thing I love about autumn/winter is the weather. This might sound so weird that I love horrible, wet and windy weather, but I am not a summer girl. I prefer to be cold than warm any day, so I especially love it when the temperatures drop and the sun goes away and the rain starts to fall. I think part of the reason I don't mind the weather being horrible is because in England, the weather is always raining so I am so used to it.

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9) Big Scarves

A massive plus for fall is the fact I can get my scarves out again. I am such a scarf wearer and I have so many of them, so when I have the chance to wear them again, I cannot wait. I love putting on a massive scarf or snood to wear when going outside, as they are so comfortable, cosy and warm, plus they make a great accessory.

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10) Winter Nights 

And finally.... Winter Nights. I love it when the clocks turn back and it becomes much darker, that way I know that autumn/winter has officially begun. The winter nights are always better when it becomes closer to Christmas as the lights and decorations start to arise and it puts everybody in the festive spirit.

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So, those are a couple of things that I love about autumn/winter. Hope you enjoyed this blog post. Let me know in the comments what you love about autumn/winter and what other posts you would like to see me write.

September Favourites

I can's believe it is already October and soon 2014 will be another year over. This is my first ever favourites blog post, but lately there have been some things I have been loving over the past month and I thought I would just blog about it.

There have been a mixture of things I have loved last month, from skincare to TV. I will be sharing with you my favourites of September!

I will try and do one post of my favourites each month, some may be more longer than others, depending on what I have been loving at that current moment. As this is my first favourites, there will be quite a few things but just bare with and you never know there might be some items that you might want to try out for yourself.

1) Skincare 

Lately I have been having a few outbreaks on my face in particular, so I thought I would start to have a skincare routine, just so my face has the right amount of attention that everything else has. For me personally and for most teenagers, there is nothing worse than breaking out in spots as you become more aware and self-conscious of your face. Plus, it doesn't matter about the amount of make-up you apply to cover up that spot, you still know it is there.
Ever since I have been maintaining a skincare routine, I have noticed a considerable difference in my face and acne. I still get the occasional spot, like everybody else, but I don't have a massive outbreak. All of the products I use are from the drugstore and nothing is expensive. All of my skincare is Simple products as I find it is soft on my skin, good quality and I notice a difference to my skin after using the products over time.



1) Simple Kind To Skin Moisturising Facial Wash - £3.49 - Boots 

The first thing I like to use when I wake up in the morning or after I have taken my make-up off is the Facial Wash by Simple. This makes me feel so refreshed and clean after having a face full of make-up or to wake me up in the morning. This product makes your skin feel thoroughly cleansed and moisturised and is even perfect for sensitive skin. All you have to do is wash your face first, add a small amount of the facial wash in your hands, rub it together and apply onto your face, then wash away.

2) Simple Kind To Skin Soothing Facial Toner - £3.29 - Boots 

This is my favourite product of September by far. After I have come out of the shower or when I have woken up and can't be bothered using the Facial Wash, I apply this Simple Toner. All your have to do is get a cotton pad and put some of the toner onto the pad and smoothly rub into your face. The Toner helps your skin feel clarified and refreshed, and is perfect for sensitive skin. Plus, it is perfect to use in the morning and evening as it isn't harsh on your skin.

3) Simple Kind To Eyes Eye Make-Up Remover - £3.49 - Boots 

Another really good Simple product is the Eye Remover. I bought the miniature version of this first to test it out and see if I liked it before I bought the larger version. Like all the Simple products, this one doesn't disappoint. Apply a few dabs of the liquid onto a cotton pad and apply to your eyes and it removes your eye make-up quickly, easily and mess-free! It can even remove waterproof mascara and is perfect for sensitive skin!

4) Simple Kind To Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser - £1.50 - Boots 

The final product in my Simple favourites of the month is the moisturiser. Again, I purchased this in a smaller bottle to test it out and it is a really light moisturiser which does not feel heavy on the skin. By applying this, it keeps your skin feeling moisturised and pampered, and carries on working for 12 hours.

At the moment in Boots stores and on line, there is a offer on all Simple products. 3 for 2 across all selected facial skincare, hand & body, No7, indulgent bathing, vitamins and minis - cheapest free. 

2) Beauty 

In September, I only had the one make-up item that was my favourite. As I am new to using make-up, I don't have tonnes and tonnes of it, so I can't judge my make-up products against previous ones. I judge my make-up products on what others have said and whether it is good or not, before investing in it myself.

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So, my favourite beauty product of September was the Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation in 100 Ivory. This foundation is so easy to apply to your face, plus you don't even need a lot as it blends really well and covers your face perfectly. It has a great coverage and looks really natural on your skin. I love the packaging of the foundation as well, it is in a glass bottle with a bright orange top, making it easier to find in your make-up bag. Another great thing about this foundation is that it is a pump which makes it less messy than a foundation in which you have to pour. I would recommend this foundation to anybody, but when I eventually run out I will probably choose a different foundation, not because it wasn't good, but I would like to try out different foundations which I have also heard are good. This foundation is currently £8.99 in Boots, but it also has an offer in which you get a free gift when you spend £10 or more on selected Rimmel products. 

3) Hair 

My hair is something I have always struggled with as a child and now as a teenager. I wasn't very adventurous with my hair but I have lately been trying to keep it in the best possible condition, but also trying something new as well. I have never experimented with my hair, but recently I have been gradually going lighter tones with my hair, and I am loving it. As well as lightening my hair, I have been trying to grow it as well, and ensuring it is well kept with regular trims.
I have two favourites regarding hair in September, the first is the Batiste Dry Shampoo in Original - £2.99 from Boots (Offer: On line only - Free Haircare leaflet when you buy selected haircare products)

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This product is perfect if you didn't have time to wash your hair the night before or if your hair feels a little bit greasy in the morning. By applying this to the roots of your hair and gently rubbing it in, it makes your hair smell amazing but also as if you have washed your hair. I have always been apprehensive over dry shampoos as I didn't think they would be any good, or feel any different, but I was mistaken. For only £2.99 for a large bottle, it is well worth the money. I bought mine about 3 months ago, and I still have a large amount left as you don't require a lot in your hair to do the job. They are available in a wide range of scents and colours. I also have the tropical one which smells like coconut.

My second hair favourite of September was the Tangle Teezer - £10.99 - Boots  

Since being a child I have always experienced frizzy hair, which has led me to have knots which occur. After investing in a tangle teezer, I don't think I would ever go back to a normal brush as this is a work of genius. After washing my hair, I use this brush to get rid of all the knots that have occurred and it is so easy and quick to use. It is small and compacted meaning it is great to pack if you go away somewhere. Although it is quite expensive for a brush, it is a great investment as you don't need to use it for long, until you have have smooth, tangle-free hair.

4) TV Shows 

Recently I have been watching some new shows, but also some series are coming to a close and I thought I would share my opinion of these shows, and you never know, you might want to try and watch some of them.

1. Faking It 

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This is a brand new series on MTV and only two episodes have aired so far, so if you do want to watch this show, you will be able to catch up quickly. Basically, it is about these two best friends called Karma and Amy who really want to be popular at high school. They are invited to a house party, where it is believed that the two girls are a lesbian couple. They are nominated to be homecoming queens, and quickly become popular. However, Karma fancies a boy called Liam (pictured above), while Amy begins to have growing feelings for Karma. This show is so good and I am loving it at the moment. It is the perfect chick-flick show and so easy to watch. It has some amusing parts and some eye-candy from Liam (who has also appeared in Wizards of Waverly Place)

2. Awkward 

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Another MTV show which has aired again for its fourth season. This is another easy-to-watch show and is perfect for any girl who loves chick-flick films. This show follows social outcast, Jenna Hamilton, who receives a 'confrontation' letter, which results in an accident, which looks as if she tried to commit suicide. The seasons progress with Jenna dealing with boy troubles, best friend fall outs, and vents all of her problems out in her own blog. Plus, there is more eye-candy in the shape of Matty.

3. Desperate Housewives 

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I know this is quite an old series but I have nearly finished all eight seasons of this show. I am so sad it is coming to the end as I have enjoyed every second of it, and have had a few surprises along the way as well. It reminds me of Pretty Little Liars in a way, but an older version. The show takes place on Wisteria Lane, and follows the lives of a group of women seen through the eyes of their dead neighbour and best friend, who committed suicide in the very first episode. The show follows the lives of Gabriella, Susan, Lynette and Bree for 13 years throughout the eight seasons. It shows their domestic struggles and family life, while dealing with murders, mysteries and secrets. Although it has a lot of seasons, you will quickly become addicted, especially after the first episode, you will start to ask questions and then, you will just have to keep watching in order to find out.

4. Made In Chelsea 

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This is very much an English show, and I have just started watching it. I am currently on season three out of seven and am a little bit of addicted, as you do become a little bit absorbed into their lives. The show is based on the lives of affluent young people in West London. The show also follows the people on their travels to exotic locations including Dubai, Cannes, Amsterdam and South Africa. It contains lots of romances, break-ups, bitching and lots more.

5. The Great British Bake Off 

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My final favourite of September is The Great British Bake Off. Another very English show and extremely popular in the UK. Every year when the Bake Off has aired once more, probably every television in the UK will be tuned in to watch this competition of baking. On the front it does seem very boring, a competition about baking, but in fact it is one of the most tense and exciting shows, who knew there could be so much drama when it comes to baking?
The show is a competition for amateur bakers to fight against each other to win the title of Great British Bake Off. Each episode focuses on a different aspect of baking, for example, one week could be cakes and the next pies. The show features in three rounds: the first is the Signature Bake - a bake using a tried and tested recipe the baker has practised many times before. The next round is the Technical - a recipe is provided by the judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. However, the recipe is sparse and the bakers need to use their intuition to decide what is right. The bakers are not told before hand what the challenge is. The judges also judge the bakes blind as everyone has been given the same recipe, and then the judges rank the bakers from worst to best. The final round is the Show Stopper - a bake designed to impress the judges. This is my favourite part of the show as it is where the bakers get to show off their skills and I love seeing what the bakes look like at the end.

So, those are all my September favourites. Hope you enjoyed this post. Let me know what you loved in September.