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Empties November 2014!

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Liz Earle Botanical Essence Eau De Parfum no.15 After receiving a sample of this perfume with my purchase of the Cleanse and Polish I knew I had to purchase the full size 50ml version, as I had never come across such an endearing smell. I would definitely say this is an autumn/winter fragrant and as I am awful at describing perfumes and their “notes”, I would recommend anyone to pop to a Liz Earle concession and give this a smell. I have heard this perfume be likened to Viktor and Rolf’s Spicebomb, but after smelling both I definitely think the L.E. perfume is nicer! Overall 10/10 Would I buy again? YES! & Other Stories Body Lotion in Moroccan Tea The first time I had ever been to an & Other Stories store was this year in February and everything about the brand blew me away! I am in love with their accessories, clothing and beauty range! I originally came across a soap bar of this Moroccan Tea scent in the store and as I was about to purchase it I noticed the b

Chevron Chic

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Chevron was once a print which I could only associate with homeware and stationery such as my beloved bright orange/white Tesco bedsheets, but seeing it filter into the high street has made me realise how it is an eye-catching and interesting way to add colour and texture to a garment.  Sleek Layered Necklace http://www.forever21.com/UK/Product/Product.aspxbr=F21&Category=acc_jewellery&ProductID=1000070585 This simple necklace can be used to dress up almost any outfit and would look amazing worn with a shirt as the angles would align with the shirt's collar.  DKNY Quilted Mini Skirt http://www.theoutnet.com/en-GB/product/DKNY/Quilted-stretch-silk-mini-skirt/456830 This cute skirt has a subtle chevron texture as the fabric of the body and could easily be dressed up or dressed down.  The Laden Showroom X Paisie Shirt Dress http://www.asos.com/The-Laden-Showroom/The-Laden-Showroom-X-Paisie-Shirt-Dress-in-Chevron-Print/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx

Winter Wishlist!

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A few things I have my eye on for the upcoming season... Camel Midi Coat http://www.riverisland.com/women/coats--jackets/coats/Camel-double-breasted-midi-coat-660160 You definitely can't go wrong with one of these coats which are seen in almost every high street store at the moment! They are a classic and can be worn with almost any colour underneath and keeps your entire body snug. Burgundy Lipstick http://narscosmetics.co.uk/en_GB/makeup-lips-lipstick/999NACSTNLS01.html?dwvar_999NACSTNLS01_color=7845010609#start=3 I'm becoming rather obsessed with burgundy at the moment and dark lipsticks are definitely a winner for winter! Stella McCartney Chain Bag http://www.stellamccartney.com/gb/stella-mccartney/tote_cod45221399lv.html#detailsContent I seem to be the owner of only boxy bags at the moment and as much as I love them, on the congested street 8:30am walk to university I am fed up of getting in the way of people. To me, this is almost the perfect slouchy bag.

Just a Few Make-up & Skincare Hints/Tips...

Being a fan of beauty blogs and channels for years and experimenting with different products has made me become quite knowledgeable when it comes to talking to others about skincare and make-up. Here are some tips and suggestions that I have learnt along the way, some of which could save you some cash... Having a pale, shimmery shade on the skin around the eye duct area makes your eyes look bigger, especially on photos! I make sure I do this on night's out.  It is important to invest in good brushes, my choice of brand for good quality and durable brushes is Real Techniques. It's one thing having good quality make-up but you need to make sure you have the decent tools to apply it with.  Try to use face wipes only to correct mistakes during make-up application (or for when you've got yourself into a bit of a state after a night out and feel you need to take your make-up off quickly) . Rather than using face wipes which can strip the face of moisture, use a gentle cl