'Tis The Season To... Wear Darker Lips

Now it's December it's officially okay to wear darker lips. Some people have been wearing darker lips for a while now, but I find myself only reaching for my darker lipsticks when it starts to get just that little bit colder. There are three lipsticks that are always my go-to's and there's one to suit every budget!

Clockwise From The Top:
Mac Matte in Shade Russian Red //
 No7 'Stay Perfect' in Shade 35 Grace //

Rimmel 'The Only 1' in Shade 800 Under My Spell

Mac // No7 // Rimmel

As I said before, there's one to suit every budget. Rimmel 'The Only 1' is £6.99, No7 'Stay Perfect' is £9.95 and the Mac Lipstick is £15.50. I know Russian Red can be worn all year round, and I do wear it all year round, but I think it's fitting for this time of year. It's a bit deeper than a lot of other reds and gives a somewhat festive vibe. 'Grace' by No7 has been a firm favourite of mine for many years now, where as 'Under My Spell' by Rimmel is a very recent purchase. I've only worn this lipstick once but I love the colour and it has good staying power. You can also layer it up to make it more of a darker purple.

Which are your favourite lipsticks for this season?

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Becky
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Top 5 A/W 2015 Highstreet Coat Picks

Coats are one clothing item that I just love. I just can't help myself when I see a beautiful coat or jacket, I think it's because you can wear them year after year, which you can't do with many pieces of clothing. Last year my obsession got so bad that I didn't allow myself to buy another coat before I'd given one or two to charity, so thats what I did. That means this year, I'm free to buy coats again! So without further a-do, here are my top 5 picks so far this A/W season...

Miss Selfridge Faux Fur Collar Belted Coat

£89.00

This is definitely one of my favourites. You can wear it with basically anything. The faux fur on the collar makes it look so warm and the belt will just pull you in at the waist and makes it look a bit more put together. 

New Look Burgundy Faux Fur Long Line Biker Coat

£49.99

The colour of this one is what first drew me in. I usually go for black or grey coats, as you'll see from the rest of the coats in this post, so I think it would be nice to have a more colourful coat. 

Topshop Slouchy Boucle Wool Blend Coat

£85.00

I like the relaxed look of this coat. It has double-breasted popper fastenings (try say that fast a few times!) inside the coat, with them being hidden, it makes the coat look a lot 'cleaner'. It looks as though it has elasticated cuffs to keep the cold out, but it doesn't actually specify this on the description.

River Island Grey Block Panel Blazer

£55.00

To me, this is more of a dressy coat, it's not necessarily something you'd wear everyday. Although it'd described as a blazer, I'd say more blazer-coat, it has the look of a blazer but it looks a lot thicker. I love the leather-look patches that add a bit of interest.

River Island Light Grey Padded Faux Fur Coat

£95.00

This is probably my second favourite. As soon as I saw this I couldn't help but include it. It has all the things I love a coat to have, a faux fur collar, belt, padded, texture and silver hardware, whats not to love! 

What's one thing you look for in a coat?

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Becky

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Three Ways To Wear Long Dungarees

I recently bought these Long Black Dungarees by Liquor & Poker from Asos (identical ones from Boohoo here). I'd been wanting some for a while, I looked at the blue denim ones, but decided they weren't for me so eventually took the plunge and went for black. They only had a size 10 left so I bought them and hoped for the best as I can sometimes be a 12 on the bottom. When they arrived I liked them and they fit but I wasn't 100% sure on them (I thought I maybe looked a bit too much like a painter and decorator...), but now I really love them and I've come to realise how amazingly versatile they are!

I decided to make this post as I think a lot of people might be wary of buying dungarees for fear they won't suit them, or they won't get enough wear out of them, as that's exactly what I thought. Hopefully this might help you decide whether to buy some or not, or if you already own some, give you some quick outfit ideas. 

Outfit 1: Everyday Casual

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Miss Selfridge Crop Top (similar) // Miss Selfridge Necklace // Forever 21 Bag (similar)// Steve Madden Shoes

I like the look of long sleeved crop tops with dungarees as it breaks up the outfit a bit by giving a flash of flesh on the waist. These Steve Madden slip on's are perfect for the cold damp weather, the keep my feet dry and warm throughout the autumn/winter seasons. 

Outfit 2: Winter Layering

H&M Scarf (similar) // New Look Sleeveless Jumper // River Island Boots (similar) // Apple Watch

I love layering and dungarees are perfect for this! Throw a jumper on underneath them with an oversized scarf over the top and you're good to go. Pair with your favourite boots and you'll be ready to tackle the cooler autumn days. If you want to wear a sleeveless jumper, like I have here, but are cautious about your arms getting cold. Make sure you wear an oversized scarf because they can often double up as a cape or shawl so you'll never get caught out. 

Outfit 3: Going Out Out

Miss Selfridge Embellished Top // TK Maxx Clutch (similar) // New Look Heels (similar)

You might not immediately think of dressing up dungarees, but they look perfect with heels and an embellished top like this one I got in the sale at Miss Selfridge recently. I like the all-black look for a night out, I feel it makes the dungarees look more night-time appropriate and classy. However, if you're more into colour, you could easily inject some in there with a pair of bright heels and/or a colourful clutch.

Becky

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Asos A/W 2015 Wishlist

I find this time of year a really difficult time to buy clothes. It's in-between Summer and Autumn so shops just seem to have a bit of everything in, and none of it is really all that great if I'm honest! However, I was having a bit of a look through Asos and came across a few pieces I liked, so here they are. 

Daisy Street Maxi Shirt // ASOS 2 Pack Bardot Tops // 

ASOS Raw Edge PU Wrap Skirt // New Look Wide Fit Block Heeled Boots

I think bardot tops are so versatile, you can dress them up or down, and this 2 pack is great because you get a long sleeved and a short sleeved one for just £20! Another one of my favourites from this list are these New Look boots. The only problem is, they only come in Wide Fit and I have slim feet so I know these just won't fit me, but I decided to include them anyway because I love the look of them. 

All the pieces I picked can be worn most of the year round (especially here in England when you sometimes need to bring the boots out when you should actually need sandals...), and this is what I liked about them. The weather's been unpredictable at the moment so all these items can be layered up or worn on their own, which is perfect for this time of year.

Becky

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Summer To Autumn Transition Nail Colours

Finding colours that will take you through from Summer to Autumn can be a bit tricky. It's those in-between-seasons times that can catch us out and make you unsure of what colours you should be wearing and when. Here I'll run you through my four favourite nail colours for this transition period.

From Left to Right:

1. Hanover Square by Nails Inc. // 2. Watermelon by Barry M // 

3. Raspberry by Barry M // 4. Berry Stain by Maybelline

I love these colours for the Summer/Autumn season because they give a nice pop of colour without being too summery. I think the thing that makes these perfect for this time of year is that they would look just as good laid by the pool, as they would cozying up by the fire on an autumn night. 

I have to say, out of these three brands of nail varnishes, Maybelline is my favourite. The Forever Strong Super Stay varnishes that they do are amazing, they stay on for ages without chipping and the colour doesn't fade with wear. It's also really easy to apply as the brush is domed on the end instead of flat like regular brushes. I'd definitely recommend giving them a try!

What are your go to nail varnishes for this time of year? 

*Just FYI, in person, Raspberry by Barry M is more of a darker berry red than it's showing up on camera, it didn't photograph well unfortunately!*

Becky

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