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Nothing inspires me more to be creative with colour than an Autumn palette. Deep berries shades and rust tones are my thing and Autumn is the perfect time to let them shine. For me, this is with both eyeshadow (you can read about my favourite autumn eyeshadow palettes here) and nail polish.
Come this time of year I can't wait to paint my nails, often picking an autumnal base colour and pairing it with a glittery top coat as I like to believe with both Halloween and Christmas on the way I can get away with a little daytime sparkle.
There are endless autumn nail polish shades you could go for but I decided to pick out the most noteworthy shades from my collection. There's a delicious palette of autumnal shades here along with two stunning top coat nail polishes that couldn't be more perfect for this time of year if they tried. Oh, and all nail polishes here are budget-friendly!
Around this time of year, as the leaves begin to fall and there's a pleasant chill in the air, I find myself naturally changing up the makeup products I use. From deeper shades on my eyes to different tones on my nails.
So I thought I'd run down the products I'm purposefully changing up in my makeup bag this autumn/winter in hope to give a little makeup inspiration. I also kind of love talking autumn makeup in general!
As it's now officially Autumn I've been thinking how I want to make the most of one of my favourite seasons before I go full-on Christmas mode come November. To do this I feel I need to be semi pro-active with a seasonal bucket list or Autumn will pass me by.
Below I've listed a few of my favourite things to do this time of year plus a few other ideas that I really to tick off this Autumn. If you are looking for easy autumnal recipes, book recommendations for autumn or simply love this time of year then read on!
In the past few months I've finally got around to reading a few books that I've been meaning to read for years now. The book I've most recently enjoyed reading has been One Day which I can't believe took me so long to get around to - the book celebrates its 10th anniversary this year!
This got me thinking, why not create a book bucket list of all the books I truly want to get around to reading at some point. These aren't your average newly released best sellers but books that get discussed and talked about over and over again, standing out from the rest and loved by seemingly everyone.
I've already started making some headway with my own bucket list books so I thought I'd share with you the ones on my list that make give you a few book recommendations or even inspire you to create your own literary bucket list!
Autumn is without a doubt my favourite season. For me, there's nothing like feeling cosy, so I'm all about lighting candles, snuggling under a soft blanket, and warm clothing... which is basically Autumn in a nutshell. Halloween is also a fun holiday that I enjoy getting excited over, even if it's just watching a few scary movies and by 'scary' I mean Hocus Pocus.
That's why I absolutely love seeking out autumn finds on eBay at this time of year. Mainly because most things are inexpensive but also because the items I generally find I haven't seen online before so while grabbing a bargain I also feel like I'm picking up something special that isn't readily available.
I really love all my eBay autumn finds here and I hope you do too!
Pinterest is awash with inspiration and ideas; from dreamy interiors to endless wanderlust and of course makeup trends. But one beauty item that has blown up in recent years is nail polish with nail polish shade images overtaking nail art.
With seasonal searches bringing a lot of traffic to the platform it's no wonder beauty obsessor and nail addict alike are on the lookout for the best autumnal nail polish shades to add to their collection.
And when I say dupe this polish is certainly a match in colour and even quality.
Candles lovers certainly don't need any excuse to pick up a nice scent but there's no denying candles and autumn go hand in hand. Which could be why I've managed to acquire four new candles in the past month alone.
For me gone are the days I pick up a magazine as a treat (blame the increase in price yet decrease in written content) rather spending the same amount of money on a new candle to light and enjoy of an evening.
While I burn candles all year round the cosiness of autumn as the nights draw in encourages my love of candles, bringing out old favourites and seeking out new scents. So today I wanted to share with you four home fragrance brands that I've loved for years that suit all budgets.
-In collaboration with Leesa-
Bedtime is without a doubt my favourite time of the day - fact. I've simply never been nor wished to be a morning person, much preferring to spend extra time in the comfort of my bed... something I'm sure a lot of people can relate to especially at this time of year!
For me, a bedtime routine is very much self-care practice so having everything just right, from my skincare routine to my bedroom decor and bed is key. Comfort is also beyond important to me, which is probably why I treated myself to a super king size bed at the start of the year and recently upgraded my mattress to a premium foam mattress thanks to Leesa.
So today I wanted to talk through my autumnal bedtime routine, sharing only my most relaxing and comforting products and practices. I hope you enjoy this skincare/lifestyle post from me.
In recent years eyeshadow palettes have totally outshone individual offerings, due to the rise of detailed Youtube eyeshadow tutorials and the clear benefits in price.
For any makeup lover this is a dream come true as we're now spoilt for choice when it comes to both high-end and budget eyeshadow palettes in every shade range, finish and formula you can imagine.
While I'd love to share my own favourite eyeshadow palettes I feel we may be here all day, so I've narrowed it down to five in the best autumnal hues to suit this time of year, even working well into the festive period. Prepare to be amazed at these luscious but budget palettes!
When Autumn rolls around each year I have two thoughts, okay I have more than two, but two things I often wonder about come October is why there's a lack of seasonal doormats in the UK. You know the ones... the modern calligraphy 'Hello Pumpkin' or with some quint pumpkin harvest illustration on. Like, why don't UK retailers realise Autumn lovers are that crazy obsessed?!
Then the other thing I wonder is why there's a lack of Pumpkin Spice things. Yes, things. Because let's face it, if you love Autumn you love the idea of pumpkin spice anything even if you've never tasted a Pumpkin Spice Latte in your life.
So, of course, that's candles - thankfully Homesense/TK Maxx have us covered on that front. But what about body mist, room fragrance, cute logo tee's (Primark, wake up!), illustrated cups, notebooks, the list goes on... we need it all!
But thankfully we do now have a Pumpkin Spice nail polish which is not only the perfect autumnal shade but is actually called PUMPKIN SPICE!!
It's been a while since I put together an eBay edit purely because I don't feel like I need to bombard you will more budget brushes and nail polish bargains.
However with Autumn here I couldn't resist having a look on my favourite budget website for some autumnal themed pieces and if I do say so myself I think I did pretty well, I mean I found a chic Hocus Pocus tee!
Find my top 10 favourite eBay autumn buys below...
With Autumn in full swing, you may still be considering an overhaul on your makeup bag. Along with a switch up of your skincare routine, there's still time to rethink your base makeup, opting for longer lasting more full coverage products, to adding a few berry toned lip colours in there.
However, the one item that can make the most difference and possibly the most fun to treat yourself to is a new eyeshadow palette. Rich in tone to reflect the seasonal change and ideal for taking you through to the colder months.
Below you will find five rich eyeshadow palettes perfect for autumn/winter to suit all budgets...
Come Autumn I'm totally in my element when it comes to makeup. Warm eyeshadow palettes galore and an abundance of gorgeous single eyeshadows - we are spoilt for choice!
While my love for eyeshadow palettes remains strong there's still a place for single offerings, especially at this time of year. When you find yourself lusting after an autumnal shade that isn't in any of the palettes you own or you simply want to try something new on the lids, single eyeshadow are there, all without spending much money.
Below you will find eight autumnal hues in various finishes with one similarity - they're all budget friendly!
With a change of season, I've been looking to update my wardrobe so I thought what better time to put together an autumn style wish list post. Plus also share with you what I've bought for the upcoming colder weather thus far.
For the past few weeks, I've been tinkering with my skincare routine, adding in new products, bring old favourites from last year back in and generally shaking things up in preparation for the colder weather to ahead.
Much like a change of wardrobe with each new season, I believe in doing the same with skincare. While I'm layering up with fine knits I will also be layering up with hydration and aiming to maintain radiant skin well into winter. So today I thought I'd ask the question - How do you change your skincare routine for autumn? Plus sharing what I've been changing up and why.
Whenever a change of season comes around I'm always on the lookout for new nail polish colours to add to my collection - but on a budget.
Over time I've realised that 'budget' doesn't have to mean scrimping on quality, hence why this post is filled with nail polishes from my favourite more premium nail polish brands - Essie, Orly and Ciate. And in some gorgeous autumnal tones!
Read more for nail swatches along with where to find these 5 budget nail polishes perfect for fall...
As we are now officially in Autumn I thought it was the perfect time to talk skin! Not exactly skincare but how to achieve or maintain a glow. I personally love glowy, radiant skin at this time of year because not only is the lighting generally very flattering of a luminous glow but when paired with warm smokey eyes the overall effects can be stunning.
So with my love of glowy autumnal skin, I have detailed six ways to achieve perfect luminosity. Yes, highlighter can do any amazing job but I feel to achieve the ultimate glow you need to rewind and start focusing on the skin.
When I picked up my latest shampoo mainly because it was on offer and had a maple leaf on the front I didn't envisage dedicating a blog post to it.
But on first use, I felt like autumn had come early in my shower and instantly thought "people need to know about this!"... so here I am telling you about it!
With the arrival of a new season, I think most beauty & lifestyle bloggers are thinking of how they can update and style up their flat lays.
As I particularly love cosy autumnal images and start to hoard blog props for Autumn, Halloween, Winter and of course Christmas right about now, I thought I'd share some inexpensive items I've picked up recently.
Along with quite a few other blog prop ideas that won't break the bank!
With just over a week until it's officially Autumn I thought a little lifestyle type post was in order to share my love of the impending season.
I've been autumn ready for weeks so I thought I would share some of the enjoyable pastimes I've been getting up to which I find relaxing and perfect for this time of year. From upping my skin care game with glow-enhancing face masks and facial oils to dusting off my slow cooker for a few comforting dishes both savoury and sweet.
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