September Favourites

 

 

 

 

I feel human again. Probably going to jinx my health now but I'm feeling so much better so maybe I have finally defeated this illness :) Please I beg don't come back!
We're reaching the end of September which means that a very excited Katie is about to arrive. October is fast approaching so it's nearly Halloween Time. My favourite! Plus you've got Bonfire night in November and then Christmas loving life. I will hopefully get round to doing some Halloween themed blog posts I cannot wait, already trying to come up with some costume ideas. Let's hope I actually do something this year.
Anyways what a ramble, today I'm sharing with you some of my favourites from September. I love watching these videos on YouTube, I may one day attempt to film again but it's just not happening right now.

Make Up and Hair
First up no shocker is my MAC lipstick in Kinda Sexy I've done a blog post all about it so if you want my thoughts on it and wanna find out a little bit more then check that out here

The Bourjois Bronzing powder is a product a lot of people have spoke about in the past. I'm no expert when it comes to using a bronzer but I now cannot do my make up without it. I feel like this adds the right amount of warmth to my complexion without being too orange. It's very easy to work with and blends like a dream. Still learning the technique of contouring and where to put Bronzer but I'm getting there slowly.

Another Bourjois product, a trio of eyeshadows. Unfortunately I do not know the name of the shade as it's rubbed off due to the fact I must have had it for around 4 years maybe longer. It features three varying shades of loveliness. First is a metallic silver which is perfect for a bit of night out glam. Then it has a medium shade brown which I think is perfect as an everyday lid colour. And finally a dark brown which is amazing in the crease. It's one of those products I forgot I had but love it so much.

VO5 mega hold Styling Mousse. How I managed to do my hair without mousse I'll never know  but this stuff is like magic on my hair. I understand now why so many people have said to me that mousse is the key thing to use with curly hair and boy are they right. It's not to sticky and just feels so nice when applying it through my hair. It manages to keep my hair in place throughout all elements of the weather. I loves it

Fashion
I guess you could call this one a summer favourite, it's my Fedora hat from H&M. I've worn this in a couple of outfit posts and people seem to say I suit it. I love hats and I dig the whole fedora trend. It took me a long time to brave actually buying one. I'm not really one to make a bold statement but I love wearing it. It definitely catches peoples attention and instantly transforms what could be seen as a boring outfit.

My Aztec monochrome sandals I have been trying to wear as much as possible during September as I just love them. I don't want to let go. It has been quite warm here so I've managed to bust them out a few times. They are comfy, monochrome and add a bit of pattern so they tick all the boxes. Hopefully now the weather is starting to get colder my feet won't suffer as much.

Random
Bad Neighbours on DVD, Zac Efron is in it need I say any more... I think this film is jokes and it's been perfect for when I'm down and need a bit of cheering up.

I've really been loving the band Lower Than Atlantis, I'm pretty new to hearing their stuff but I just can't stop listening. I remember seeing them at Reading festival on the Main Stage last year and mentioning that they were from Watford (my hometown). I just remember really enjoying their set and they seem like they were having a great time playing. They have a new album out soon so I think that will be purchased (bye student loan)


They are my favourites, September hasn't been the best of months. C'mon October you never let me down.

Welcome To The Jungle

T-shirt- Pull and Bear

Skirt- New Look

Fedora- H&M

Shoes- Converse

Rings- New Look

Yep rocking that fedora hat yet again, it's become a favourite of mine. I'm massively into hats now and it's quite brave for me to wear it :)
Trying to branch out a bit with this outfit. I am a natural wearer of a band t-shirt, I guess its cause I do love my music. However sometimes you can over wear a band t-shirt and jeans (what I'm known to live in). I saw this Guns N Roses t-shirt on the Pull and Bear website and fell in love with it. I guess it's because it wasn't the typical shirt design they are known for with their design on. I love the song' Welcome to the Jungle' and it's such a simple shirt to wear. Plus I'm really digging navy at the moment (blame my mum). I paired with this patterned skirt I bought back in the spring time. Haven't had the chance to wear it that much but it can be worn throughout the year. The colour scheme may not be very Autumnal but that won't put me off.  It has a really cool textured effect showcasing a range of blues, greens and purples. I think it  adds quite a bit of interest to this outfit! Trying to wear more dresses and skirts for every day. I go through phases where I just live in trousers. My converses are a pretty new addition, it just so happens they are the exact same colour as my t-shirt (told you I liked navy at the moment) :)

I don't know why I just really liked this outfit and wanted to share it. Although may have to change my skirt soon as my legs are a tad cold ha!

A Little Haul

Missguided- top and skirt co-ord

New Look- T-shirt

 

New Look- baby blue coat

 

So I thought I would share a few things I have bought recently. I've tried to not buy as much over the summer and think I've done pretty well! However a girl who loves clothes needs a few new additions.

 

I needed an outfit for a party I was invited to, it was almost like a bit of a school reunion. I decided to look on Missguided and see what they had to offer. I've been a bit funny about their clothes before as their sizing is quite small. However it turned out well. I joined the co-ord trend and decided to buy this set above. It consists of an A line skirt and boxy crop t-shirt. It's monochrome which I live in and has a floral print. They both fit really well and I got complimented a few times wearing it which was nice haha. The great thing about it is that the pieces can be worn separately which is perfect.

 

The t-shirt I bought on a trip to a local town near my uni. I got the keys to my house and decided to look round. I liked it as it's simple yet has a twist with the fringing details on the bottom.

 

I have wanted a baby blue coat for such a long time! Saw this coat on Asos as part of the New Look range and had to get it. I love the colour and the length. The quality of it isn't as good as I thought it would be but I can't let go of it. The fabric is quite a fuzzy texture so might be a tad itchy around the neck. However I think its going to be a nice addition and adds interest to my wardrobe. I love the big lapels on it and it has shaping at the back so it sits nicely on my body shape.

 

 

Thanks for reading!

 



 

 



Quick Fix Facials- Exfoliating Scrub Mask

 

 

 

Apologies for the lack of inventive posts lately, I don't know why but I've had a few unproductive days. I need to get my dare I say 'mojo' back haha!

I don't own many skin care products making me the ultimate lazy girl. I need to invest in some more products as I want to improve my skin as I feel like it looks a bit dull lately. I'm quite lucky in the sense that I don't really suffer from spots too often. I suffer from dry/combination skin so exfoliating is really important. I picked up the Quick Fix Exfoliating Scrub mask on a trip to Boots a few months ago. It is amazing!! Its a bargain as well at £4.99.

It's really refreshing to put on the skin and doesn't feel to heavy. It contains a mixture of pink rose clay, pomegranate extract and glycolic acid helping balance out your skin tone and cleanse. It doesn't have an unpleasant smell either which to me is so important as I'm not going to smother something on my face that smells disgusting.

You simply dampen your face, squeeze out a decent amount and massage it for about a minute all over your face and neck. I usually rub it in circular motions. It contains beads which start to exfoliate your skin when you massage it into your face. Leave it for 5-10 minutes and rinse of with warm water. I have to use a flannel to help remove it as it's a bit stubborn to get off with just water.
After I've washed it off my skin feels so soft and has a slight glow. I love it as I feel like it's a treat. I think it'd be perfect if your having a girls night in or fancy a bit of a pamper. And it won't break the bank.

 

 

 



Great Divide

I don't if this is of any interest to anyone, but I want to write things I'm personally interested in and it may give you an incite into what I like a bit more. So being the music junkie I am, I just felt I had to write about my excitement for an album I have been waiting to get my grubby hands on for what feels like forever!!. The album is called Great Divide by the glorious Twin Atlantic. If you don't know who Twin Atlantic are then they are a four piece rock band from Scotland. My friend introduced me to them a couple of years ago and I've been hooked ever since.

Total number of times I've seen them- 4 (I hope to see them again soon)

I would highly recommend this album!! I mean to be honest I doubt I'm going to hate any song they release. This album seems to have a very versatile sounds compared to their last album. I love the fact they create songs that easy to listen to, chorus' you can grasp straight away and the occasional really heavy guitar parts.

The lyrics I love as I feel like they're written for a purpose. So many songs in my opinion nowadays feature lyrics that don't really mean anything, only saying what people think is the norm. Globalisolation and Be a Kid are the perfect examples of lyrics I think are interesting to listen to. If you want a fun song listen to I am an Animal, I bet you can't get through the whole song without doing some form of dancing haha (challenge accepted??)

Heart and Soul and Brothers and Sisters are singles that you may have heard on the radio.

They're a band that are quickly rising in popularity and fully deserve it. I would highly recommend giving this album a listen. Anyone else a Twin Atlantic fan??