Let the Early Nights Begin with Style and Grace.

                Let the Early Nights Begin with Style and Grace.

With X-Factor starting it seems, dare i say it, Christmas is just around the corner as for me X-factor is usually the countdown to the start of shorter days and darker nights. Which bring all the joys of Chunky Knitwear, Changing Leaves, Hot Chocolate, Halloween, Bonfire, Candles, Christmas Shopping, Christmas scents and so much more. 

Soon it will also be time to change my bedding from my Summer Pin-up girls to my pink roses and grey throws and have all my fairy lights on in my room. 

So this blog post is hopefully here to help you enjoy Autumn and Winter with all the things i love as well as tips on how to keep you hair and skin screaming for help during and once it's over. 

Autumn Colours

One of my most loved thing about Autumn is i get to bring out mustard's, burgundy's, deep green's, burnt oranges items of clothes i owe and those i will purchase (in winter you get away with wearing comfy clothes that look amazing) also i'm going to add blush tones to this years wardrobe, subtle baby pinks, gold, metallic, nudes, grey these all need to be subtle or you may look dreary or that you've just come from the motherboard and again i'll be adding pale blue (pale blue was my colour last year) Don't be afraid to layer things whether it be multiple colours, patterns (just got to be brave) and even textures. It's colder weather so layering is a must to keep you warm as well as stylish. 
Scarf £19.00 Bag £29.00 Pom Pom bag Charm £7.00 (Accessorize)

Jewellery

Jewellery in autumn and winter for me means more statement necklaces with chunky knitwear (my favourite combination) and lots more deep/dark colours can be used without looking depressing. When it comes to A/W i seem to stay more towards gold jewellery but it all depends on what i'm actually wearing. 
Some of my favourite at the moment are these: (All From Accessorize)
All Statement Necklace range from £12.00 - £19.00

Studs £12.00 Hoops £6.00

 Drop Earring £17.00 Gold fanned £6.00

Hoops £6.00 Mermaid pearls £4.00

Heart Ring (this is a normal ring i just got it in a smaller a size to be a midi) £15.00

Don't be afraid of sparkle as it can make a simple outfit look flawless and effortless and whats better then looking flawless and effortless.

Looking after you

In Winter it's important that you keep looking after your skin, hair and feet. Having a Skincare routine is important and even more important in winter due to the lack of sun your skin gets which can lead to it looking dry, tired, run down and in serious need of some TLC. So getting into a skin routine now or just following the simple tips should keep you skin glowing even of the coldest, rainiest of days. Your Hair is also important as the cold, windy weather makes hair brittle and not all soft and shine as we'd like. Finally your feet in winter most of us shove them in boots and do not think about them till the T.V reminds us summer is coming and by then they've got more cracks then a broken mirror.

So here are some of my Tips and Products that i use to help all of that stay away.

Skin Routine

Using a Cleanser, toner and moisturiser both morning and night will help, using a hydrating, creamier moisturiser that can soak in will be better even if it's just at night or using The Body Shop's Vitamin E Overnight Serum-in-oil (£15.00 28ml) (which is a great product and really works) doing this will help keep your skin plump and hydrated. Also keep a moisturiser handy in your purse so that you can use it when you need or remember, The Body Shop moisturisers are all good sizes for you bag as well as being great for your skin (£13.00 50ml)

Hair Routine

For hair using a hair mask with help stop it breaking i use the Toni & Guy Nourish Reconstruction Mask (£6.49  200ml it's currently 3 for 2 in boots and a 1/3 off in superdrug) they also do mask for blondes and brunettes. Also using a leave in Conditioner will help. I use the Aussie Miracle Hair Insurance Conditioner Spray (£4.49 250ml)  and using other products such as Organix argan oil weightless revivig dry oil and their extra penetrating oil. Using products like this will help keep you hair soft, shiny and full of life.

Everything else

Feet - using a foot cream I have three to recommend which are budget, spend and Splurge (I've used all of these products and depending on how cracked and dry your feet are, use the the splurge option but if it's just up keep either budget or spend will do the job just as well and have a more pleasant scent) Budget: Soap & Glory's Heel Genius  (£5.50 125ml) Spend The Body Shop's Peppermint intensive foot rescue (£9.00 100ml) Splurge Flexitol heel balm (£11.50 200g)

Hands - having a hand lotion in your bag will help you to remember to use it, Soap & Glory's Hand Food Travel size (£2.50 50ml)

Lips - Start using Lip balms buy two then keep one in your bag and the other in your room and using Lip Scrubs Lush Lip Scrubs come in a variety of smells which are all delicious (£5.50 25g) this will stop you getting cracked lips and have you pout ready.

Lip Colours

So for A/W i'm usually guilty to sticking to one certain colour but as Sid would say in Ice Age 'I know my Berrys' but this year i found some nice sutble nudes and some bright colours that will make a monochrome/simple outift/look just pop and of course i have to include my favourite red lipstick of all time.

 1. Revlon Colourburst - 105 Demure  (£7.99)
This is pinky peach colour and is is nice a subtle if you were wearing nudes or greys.

2. L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Extraordinaire - 600 Nude Vibrato (£8.99)
This is more of a coral pink and would also compliment nudes and grey's.

3. L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Extraordinaire - 401 Fuschia Drama (£8.99)
This is a bright pink and would be great to brighten up a monochrome outfit.

4. Revlon Ultra HD - 820 Petunia (£7.99)
This is a light berry tone and little bit more pink then a red. Berry tones go with a lot and a nice alternative to a red in A/W

5. Smashbox Be Legendary lipstick -Black Cherry (£17.00)
This a true deep berry tone but i use a lip brush to get a lighter tone.

6. L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Extraordinaire - 401 Ruby Opera (£8.99)
This is a deep red and is going towards the burgundy colour.

7. Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture - 1 (£26.00)
This is my favourite red i have it's a classic Hollywood red and it's really long lasting.

So there are my tips and favourite combination to rock in the A/W, hopefully you found this helpful, tell me what your favourite thing about Autumn or Winter is?



evieeviolet
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